BEAST The BEAST or Best Everything Amazing Study Trophy is the pinnacle of Lumberjane achievement in the area of observation and research It is a comprehensive creature research project a veritable but not literal A to Z of the wondrous world of living breathing creatures that scouts encounter To receive this honor scouts must compile and present a cross section of material that demonstrates their curiosity and ability to interact with and learn more about the world around them Previous BEAST trophy recipients include Lady Dana Deveroe Anastasia Mistytoe Brienne Bristle Beastly Bonnaroo Katy Canelope Creature Canasta Frances Fuzzy Furnower Rosie Scouts are encouraged to find new creative ways to interact interact with the creatures they study and to present the results of their research All creature contact must be mindful of the creatures and their environment and approved by supervisors before being pursued by scouts This research will be presented to the Lumberjanes council council for review please allow at least one week for processing Good luck scouts 1
Honored Members of the Lumberjane Council My name is Jen Lumberjane counselor astronomer constant worrier I have had the privilege of being the counselor for Roanoke cabin charged with the care of five bright scouts April Ripley Jo Mal and Molly I am submitting these scouts with the addition of Barney of Zodiac cabin for the honor of the BEAST Best Everything Amazing Study Trophy the highest achievement in Lumber know-how a scout can achieve When the scouts of Roanoke approached me with the proposition to do the BEAST and asked me to supervise along with Camp Director Rosie I noted that this award is one often bestowed upon scouts with years more experience than the scouts of Roanoke cabin I also noted that April Ripley Jo Mal Molly and Barney are exceptional scouts and the BEAST would be a perfect perfect challenge for them Because like all good scouts they love a challenge There are few scouts as dedicated and never-in-the-place they-said-they-would-be as these six From the time the sun peeks over the horizon to the second the moon blooms in the sky and sometimes even much later than that the scouts of Roanoke Roanoke can be found or not being the best scouts they can be In 2
the time they have been in my charge I have been constantly amazed and often terrified by their adventurous spirits and by their desire to find new incredibly dangerous things to do In addition to seeking out activities that put them in peril the scouts of Roanoke have always been voracious learners learners Avid bookworms daylight and late-night readers they are always asking questions wanting to understand more about the world around them All of them have achieved their Book and See Library pins and their ReSearch Party I Saw the Signs Living Living the Plant Life See You a Well-Rounded Better Safety Than Sorry Right on Track Anthropolo-ME badges among many more I think it is possible that April has recently run out of room on her three badge sashes As part of their prep for the BEAST they have climbed many a mountain crossed several rivers scaled at least a dozen treetops and gotten into some heady conversations with many a Greek deity They have learned about moons and meditation breakfast habits and new languages And they have put it all into this collected work I am so delighted to be submitting these scouts for this achievement because of how they have inspired me and the other scouts at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types I learn something new every day for knowing these scouts which makes it worth the stress I think And so without further ado I present their efforts here for your consideration Jen 3
