Geo Scouts - Second Class Mystery Cache

THE SOLUTION


N = 4 2 (D-F+E) (B*B) (D+C+F) (D-C) (AE-F)

W = 7 1 (A+B) (D+E+F) (C+E) (D-C+B) (E*E)

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

As you probably of guessed by now the Advancement Codes are the dates my son earned that rank. He had a goal date to accomplish each rank, This rank he almost did not meet. But after talking with the Scoutmaster they came up with a plan to accomplish my sons goal. My son was very happy because of this.

I try to keep this series as winter friendly as possible.

To log this cache you will need to complete the following requirements first.

Please add the dates that you found the nessessary caches.
(or the date that you had it published)

1. Find "GEO-SCOUTS - TENDERFOOT" and get the advancement code to solve the coordinates for this cache. AB-CD-EF
   
2. To prove that you can still use a compass (aka: primitive GPSr) find two of the following caches.
   
   • Horse Hill Multiple Choice
   • Twelfth Night or What You Will (now archived)
   • Voulez-vous cacher avec moi (ce soir)?
   • Resurrection or What It Was
   • Orienteering Merit Badge
   • Still looking for others that fit the requirements.
3. To prove that you have been an active member attend a total of at least 3 (three) events since 03-04-08. (The beginning of Geo-Scouts/The Merit Badge Challenge)
   
4. (Due to new guidlines this is just a request)
   To prove that you understand the importance of eating right you will need to take a picture of "your" Food Pyramid.
   - See my picture as an example.
   - Post your picture with your "Found It" log.
   
5. To prove you are willing to take care of our caching community attend a CITO Event OR find an EARTH cache after 03-04-08 (The beginning of Geo-Scouts/The Merit Badge Challenge).
   
   

GEO-SCOUT REQUIREMENTS

Now that we are advancing higher in the ranks we will be focusing on more of the requirements. Second Class and First Class ranks are vital in the building of a Good Geo-Scout, here you will learn and be tested on the basic skills to become a True Geo-Scout.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell (the one responsible for the creation of the Scouting Movement in 1907) refers to a Scout not being a true Scout until he is First Class.

THE SERIES

Our family has been involved in Scouting since 1997. This series is a mix of Scouting and Caching.
You MUST earn each rank in order, so that is why all of the other caches in the series will be Mystery caches.
The series will be open to all Premier Members only. This will reflect the “Dues” the Scouts contribute to the program.
You will need to gather the "Advancement Clue" in the cache to help solve the next one and so on.
Look inside the cover of the log book for the Advancement Clue for the next cache. As you progress, just like in scouting, the ranks will get more involved to earn.
We will not be focusing on all of the BSA requirements for the caches, BUT we will be focusing on some of them to "EARN" your GEO-RANK.

THE RANKS

TIGER -BOBCAT -WOLF -BEAR -WEBELOS -ARROW OF LIGHT

SCOUT -TENDERFOOT -SECOND CLASS -FIRST CLASS - STAR - LIFE

EAGLE
ORDER OF THE ARROW
ORDEAL - BROTHERHOOD - VIGIL



NEW

Check out the

GEO-SCOUT Advancement Chart.

We will see what comes after this later on in the series.

REQUIREMENTS for BSA 2nd CLASS
NOTE: These requirements may be worked on simultaneously with those for the Tenderfoot and First Class ranks; however these ranks must be earned in sequence.

1a.	Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Explain what map symbols mean.
1b.	Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian. (Note: If you use a wheelchair or crutches, or if it is difficult for you to get around, you may substitute "trip" for "hike.")
2a.	Since joining, have participated in five separate troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which included camping overnight.
2b.	On one of these campouts, select your patrol site and sleep in a tent that you pitched.
2c.	On one campout, demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they should be used.
2d.	Use the tools listed in requirement 2c to prepare tinder, ?kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire.
2e.	Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a lightweight stove. Discuss the safety procedures for using both.
2f.	Demonstrate how to light a fire and a lightweight stove.
2g.	On one campout, plan and cook over an open fire one hot breakfast or lunch for yourself, selecting foods from the food pyramid. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Tell how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected.
3.	Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious institution, chartered organization, community, or troop activity.
4.	Participate in an approved (minimum of one hour) service project.
5.	Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, mollusks) found in your community.
6a.	Show what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped breathing, serious bleeding, and ingested poisoning.
6b.	Prepare a personal first-aid kit to take with you on a hike.
6c.	Demonstrate first aid for the following: Object in the eye Bite of a suspected rabid animal Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fishhook Serious burns (partial thickness, or second-degree) Heat exhaustion Shock Heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation
7a.	Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
7b.	Demonstrate your ability to jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your ?starting place.
7c.	Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable object, and by throwing lines and objects. Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible, and explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.
8a.	Participate in a school, community, or troop program on the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and other practices that could be harmful to your health. Discuss your participation in the program with your family.
8b.	Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.
9.	Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life.
10.	Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
11.	Complete your board of review.

DISCLAIMER
If for some reason a required cache is archived please let me know and we will work out an alternative.

If for some reason a required cache is "Temporarily Disabled" and the owner is not taking care of the issue in a timely manner please let me know and I will do what I can to get the cache up and running or find an alternative.