Philmont 1998, Crew 704-H

Carry On Crew Gear

_____ Banker's Ledger Pad
_____ Binder's Twine (or equivalent), small amount for tying hip belts for travel
_____ Briefcase for all paperwork and maps (see next page for paperwork)
_____ Cameras (2), with fresh batteries installed
_____ Camera Batteries, extra, replacement, for installation at Basecamp just prior to the trek
_____ Cameras, "Wet," Disposable (2), for Whitewater Rafting Trip
_____ Cash, minimum $500
_____ CB Radios (= to the number of rental vans), with fresh batteries (if applicable)
_____ CB Antennas, Magnetic Mount, broken down for travel
_____ Checks, 4 - 6
_____ Crew Bandanna's (if any)
_____ Crew Hat's (if any)
_____ Crew T-Shirts (if any)
_____ Crew Chief's Help Lists (Baldy Prep, Bedtime Check-off List, Camp Set-up, Duty Roster)
_____ Diary Pad, with 2 good pens
_____ Dryer Pads (small box), for Basecamp Laundry
_____ Duct Tape, Gray, 2 full rolls for wrapping packs for return trip
_____ Duct Tape, Yellow, for Crew Gear and for names on packs for travel
_____ Film, need about 6 rolls (36 exp) per day for preliminary activities in Colorado/New Mexico
_____ Laundry Soap (small bottle), for Basecamp Laundry
_____ Magic Markers, Large, for general marking duties of crew gear and backpacks for travel
_____ Postcard Stamps (20 - 40)
_____ Prescription Medications, extras, for all participants
_____ Roll of Quarters for Basecamp Laundry
_____ Rope for tying items onto van roof-racks
_____ Toilet Paper (1 - 2 Rolls), for use at stops in Colorado/New Mexico
_____ Trashbags, enough for use at stops in Colorado/New Mexico, plus enough to wrap all backpacks for return trip after Philmont (minimum 2 per backpack)
_____ Travel First Aid Kit (Can be the Crew First Aid Kit for Trail Use)
_____ Travel Tapes (for vans)

PAPERWORK:

_____ Airline Tickets, Printed Schedules
_____ Awards (if any)
_____ "Event Folders" (Directions, Reservation Information, Receipts, Contact Names and Numbers, and Brochures (if useful)) for all events and stopping/meals/layover points.
_____ Expense Ledger, with 2 pens
_____ Itinerary (Detailed Schedule), Working Copy
_____ Maps (Colorado, New Mexico, Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Philmont)
_____ Merit Badge Materials (optional)
_____ Philmont "Critical Forms" (Crew Roster, CPR Certs., First Aid Certs., National Tour Permit, Philmont Account Summary (final), Philmont Medicals (with photocopies of Insurance Cards), and Trek Confirmation Card. Note that proof of Youth Protection Training may also be required for future treks (but is currently not required.)
_____ Philmont Guidebook to Adventure, PEAKS Book, and Planning Guide, current copies (all optional, useful for inexperienced Advisors)
_____ Receipts Folder
_____ Crew Chief and Advisor Training Guides (optional)
_____ Troop Medical Forms
_____ Van Reservation Information Folder

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26 June 1998