The Proper Mountain Woman Club

The Bulletin Board · shared by troop members

Pinned up at Club HQ

A few fresh things from out on the trail — real merit badges, real snapshots, and a line or two from Fall 2026. New pins every time you stop by.

“We stitch together quilts of meaning to keep us warm and safe, with whatever patches of beauty and utility we have on hand.”

— Anne Lamott

Eileen Truscott of Ogden, Utah earned her Cut From the Same Cloth Merit Badge · Oct 31

“Several years ago, my daughter gave me a calendar for Christmas with the idea that we would schedule time together every month. Since that time, we spend at least one day per month together crafting, working on projects, helping each other in our homes or simply having lunch. This has brought us closer. Membership in the Proper Mountain Women club was her gift to me for my birthday this year. Now we have even more opportunities to cheer one another on.”

Emily Boyle of Monticello, UT earned her Persian Pickle Club Merit Badge · Oct 31

A story from the troop

Unplugged Merit Badge

I actually enjoyed not having any electronics or phone for a few days. It is amazing how much more you talk with your husband. We even played cards and fixed meals together. We were Camping above Sun Valley Idaho and no one else was within a few miles from us. No service and it was so dark at night that you cannot see your hands. The moon and the sun were so beautiful. We had the time to pay attention to the beauty that surrounded us. We need to do it more often.

— Becky Robertson, of Paul, Idaho

This week in the troop

106 women earned the Vote Merit Badge

Katie Calder of Las Vegas, NV earned her Inktober Merit Badge · Oct 31

Carolann Lucian of Escondido, CA earned her Garlic Girl Merit Badge · Oct 31

“My favorite time of year! In San Diego, the best day is to plant on Halloween! I panted an entire beds worth of garlic this year!”

**Becky Harms** earned her Inktober Merit Badge · Oct 31

**Sue Guest** earned her Outdoor Track I Merit Badge · Oct 31

Eileen Truscott of Ogden, Utah earned her Quilt Shop Merit Badge · Oct 31

“Visited both Village Dry Goods in Brigham City and The Quilted Beehive at the mouth of Ogden Canyon.”

This week in the troop

50 women earned the Puzzle Marathon Merit Badge

The board only holds so many pins — log a merit badge and share it with the troop to end up here.