Lawrence Scouting Crew to Visit Ranch in New Mexico

Editor's Note: The following is a news release from Venture Crew #414 of Lawrence Township.

Venture Crew #414 Lawrenceville, sponsored by , is proud to sponsor a contingent of scouts, joined by members of Venture Crew #17 Denville, on an adventure to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimmeron, New Mexico, next month. 

The scouts - Michael, Jay, Ashley, Madelein, Catiee, Jackie, Emily, Robbie and Andy - will be joined by co-advisor to the crew, Cathi Macheda, and adult volunteer, Claude Monkin. 

"We will be horseback riding and camping in the Rocky Mountains for about 10 days," says Catiee. "Everyone is very excited and ready to ride!"

Venture Crew #414 Lawrenceville provides a coed-group of 14- to 21-year-olds scouting opportunities and experiences while providing community service.

Additionally they participate with educational activities, celebrations, and performances of the Native American culture, and dance with the Gold Feather Dance Team, an Order of the Arrow group of Boy Scouts mostly from Troop #33 West Trenton. 

For more information, contact the crew's advisors: Matt Schulte and Cathi Macheda.