CPR Update

Sudden
cardiac arrest is still a leading killer in the United States. In its continuing
efforts to decrease mortality rates, the American Heart Association made changes
in 2005 to the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) standard. The changes
consist of faster, harder, and more chest compressions with fewer breaks for
mouth-to-mouth breathing. The new ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths at a
rate of 100 compressions per minute. The other option is 200 compressions for
two minutes without pausing for breaths if the airway can be kept open to allow
for passive breathing—compressions will draw air into the chest if the airway
can be kept open by maintaining the same tilt of the head required for
mouth-to-mouth breathing.

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Hi to all,

I've been wanting to get this out to everyone in the Troop.
The
calendar has been run through the Committee and is a compilation of
many peoples hard work. Make sure that you remember to thank your
Assistant Scoutmasters for their effort in providing their guidance
and direction.

Sorry to have missed you last Thursday.
Please
know that I'm never too concerned, when I have to miss a meeting. I
know that I have left you in the very capable hands of your SLP and
ASPL (under the guidance of the Assistant Scoutmasters). These guys
won't let you down.
As most of you know this was not a random
disappearance on my behalf. This was the 2nd of 3 four day weekends
that I have been preparing all year for... and yes, it was Scout
related. I am part of the Staff instructing Daniel Webster Councils
Wood Badge Course, NE-I-259.
For the uninitiated Wood Badge is the
'Doctorate' of Scout training. The folks that complete the course are
some of the finest and best leaders that the Scouting movement has. I
am VERY proud of my fellow Scouter's; Ray O'Brien and Scott Steesy.
They have both sacrificed, taken the time, and are expending the effort
to bring a better program to all of our youth. Look out for the
powerfully positive things to come for our Unit from these two men.

I'll see you all Thursday night.

Mr. C

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