Troop 68

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

May 1, 2012

All tickets for Sunday’s luncheon or the money for the tickets is due tonight!!!

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Compass and Navigation Skills

Upcoming Events

May  6             Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

May 12                        One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena

May 27-28       Flags with Yolo Post 77

June 17                        Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

Now that the cabin fundraiser is complete, all of our efforts will go into the Tri-Tip dinner on May 6.  This is the only fundraiser during the year that raises funds for troop gear and supplies.  Each scout family is asked to purchase or sell at least six tickets.

Day Hike

On Saturday, May 12 the troop will hike to the top of Mt. St Helena outside of Calistoga.  This aggressive 10 mile round trip hike will count toward the hiking merit badge and help condition the scouts for the 50-mile hike and scout camp.  We will leave the scout cabin at 7:30 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m.  Please bring a sack lunch, day pack and two water bottles.  Family members are welcome to attend.  Please respond directly to this e-mail if you or your son plan to attend.

Memorial Day Flags

On Sunday May 27^th We will be putting the small flags on all the Veterans graves at 0900hrs and on Monday May 28^th  at 0700hrs we will be putting the big flags on the perimeter and roads throughout the cemetery .  As in the past we are requesting the assistance of Troop 68.  The Memorial Ceremony will begin at 1100hrs.

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount and currently have 11 signed up.

50-Mile Hike and Camp Winton

We currently have 9 scouts and five adults signed up for the fifty miler and 14 scouts and two adults signed up for camp.  Now is the time to schedule your annual physical for the trips.  Be sure to check your physical date from last year.  I have attached a copy of the forms.  These need to be completed by June 10.  http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/parts_ab.pdf

We will also be having a camp/hike informaiton night in two weeks on May 15.

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

May 8, 2012

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Compass and Navigation Skills

Upcoming Events

May 12                        One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena

May 15                        Mandatory 50-miler/Camp Winton Family Meeting

May 15                        Recruitment night with remainder of Pack 499

May 27-28       Flags with Yolo Post 77

June 3              Community Service with Woodland Athletics

June 3              Introductory SCUBA class with Dolphin SCUBA

June 17                        Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

Thank you to Mr. Long for organizing the Troop 68 fundraser and to Mr. Caughie for securing the Woodland Masonic Temple for the event.  Also, thank you to all of the families that helped with the event (Rupport, Ross, Conner, Gollober, Lahm, Villarreal).  We look forward to expanding this event next year.

Day Hike

On Saturday, May 12 the troop will hike to the top of Mt. St Helena outside of Calistoga.  This aggressive 10 mile round trip hike will count toward the hiking merit badge and help condition the scouts for the 50-mile hike and scout camp.  We will leave the scout cabin at 7:30 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m.  Please bring a sack lunch, day pack and two water bottles and a permission slip (attached) .  Family members are welcome to attend.  To date I have the following scouts/adults signed up:  Mr. Engel, Mr. Ross, Mr. Russell, Jacob Engel, Trevor Engel, Ken Osario, Eugene Long, David Sax, Andrew Baugus, Christian Lahm, Braxton Difuntorum, Lowell Ross.  I need to know by tonight if additional scouts or leaders are attending to arrange driving.

Memorial Day Flags

On Sunday May 27^th We will be putting the small flags on all the Veterans graves at 0900hrs and on Monday May 28^th  at 0700hrs we will be putting the big flags on the perimeter and roads throughout the cemetery .  As in the past we are requesting the assistance of Troop 68.  The Memorial Ceremony will begin at 1100hrs.

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount and currently have 11 signed up.

50-Mile Hike and Camp Winton

We currently have 9 scouts and five adults signed up for the fifty miler and 14 scouts and two adults signed up for camp.  Now is the time to schedule your annual physical for the trips.  Be sure to check your physical date from last yearThese need to be completed by June 10.  There will be a mandatory Camp Winton/50-Miler meeting for all families attending on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:15 at the scout cabin.

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

April 24, 2012

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Compass and Navigation Skills

Upcoming Events

May  6             Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

May 12                        One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena or Snow Mt.

June 17                        Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Cabin Fundraiser

Thank you for all of the participation in the fundraiser for the cabin.  Between the dinner, raffle and a grant from the Rotary Foundation, nearly $13,000 was raised to fix up the cabin.

Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

Now that the cabin fundraiser is complete, all of our efforts will go into the Tri-Tip dinner on May 6.  This is the only fundraiser during the year that raises funds for troop gear and supplies.  Each scout family is asked to purchase or sell at least six tickets.

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount and currently have 11 signed up.

Troop 68 Committee
April 16, 2012

Attendees: Ed Caughie, Kathleen Ross, Brad Gollober, Carlos Villarreal, Dave Long
Scoutmasters: John Russell, Rich Engel

Minutes passed for February and March minutes with adjustment of $ .01 of closing budget in Treasurer’s report.

Scoutmasters Report:  as scouts are getting older, participation in events is going down but overall participation at meetings is still very strong. Patrol Leaders are going to call scouts before meetings and activities to get more participation.

Treasurer’s Report
Opening Balance of $22,793.64
Receipts: $506
Disbursements: $4674.81
Closing Balance: $18,624.83
GEC Account: $206.20

Motion to approve.  Treasurer’s report passed unanimously with adjustment for scout and adult not attending camp.

Completed Outings
Report on Camporee, Hike and Cabrillo Club Dinner

Eagle Projects: Nico and Trevor have started.  Thomas is getting ready to start

Communication:
Two Rivercats games will cater to scouts: Father’s Day and an Overnighter on July 13
Big push for Expo in September
Council is presenting Scout Cards to raise money
Autumn in the Park - October 12. Fundraiser for Council.

Recruitment:
Last week’s Webelos Day went  very well.  We did a mix of pizza making and knot’s sledge game.  Very well received and we will repeat this week.
Troop 68 is being asked to attend an info session at Lee Middle School this Friday for all scouts but we are unable to attend.

Upcoming Events:
Lasagna Feed: 12 tickets and 9 volunteers
Scout Day with  A’s - still need 14 tickets to get discount.
Hike in May
50 mile Hike Set
Camp WintonSet

Scout Cabin - Fundraiser this weekend

Motion to approve purchase of map program.  Approved unanimously.

Webmaster Report:
Committee minutes to be posted.

New Business:
Summer Camp 2013-looking at Royanee, Navarro and Oljado, Wolfsburro
Scout Expo and OA Conclave at Marin Sierra.  Conclave is week before Expo in September.

Old Business:
BBQ Fundraiser: Donations coming along.  Dave Long has many aspects put together.

Meeting adjourned 8:12 p.m. (12 minutes slow Carlos).

Respectfully submitted,
Richard Engel- Scoutmaster, Secretary and Smart Alec.

Tonight is our second recruitment night and a repeat of last week.

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

April 17, 2012

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Compass and Navigation Skills

Upcoming Events

April 21           Lasagna Fundraiser for Scout Cabin

May  6             Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

May 12                        One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena or Snow Mt.

June 17                        Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Cabin Fundraiser

All four troops are combining to assist with a Lasagna Dinner fundraiser on April 21 at 6:00 p.m.  We have distributed tickets to scouts and have asked that they either bring the money in for the tickets for those family members attending ($12 for adults/$5 for children under 10) or the tickets back to be resold.

Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

A tri-tip dinner will replace the rummage sale as our annual fundraising event for troop gear and supplies.  Each scout or family is expected to sell or purchase six tickets to this event.  Call Mr. Long for more details on ways to help.

Summer Camp

Fifteen Scouts and three adults are signed up for camp.  Additional slots are available.  Please talk to Mr. Engel if interested.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult. 

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount. Let me know who is interested as everyone is invited, (scouts, parents, siblings, grandparents, etc..)

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

April 3, 2012

 

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Compass and Navigation Skills

O/C

Lightning

 

Upcoming Events

April 13-14      Overnighter hike to Mt. Diablo

April 14           Cabrillo Club Sopa Dinner

April 21           Lasagna Fundraiser for Scout Cabin

May  6             Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

May 12            One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena

June 17            Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

 

 

Overnighter

Troop 68 will conduct a family overnighter and practice hike on FRIDAY, April 13 and SATURDAY April 14.  We will return Saturday afternoon.  Families are invited to join us for a Friday trip to Mt. Diablo Regional Park.  We will camp and have a nice breakfast.  Those wishing (everyone going on the 50 miler) will then climb Mt. Diablo with weighted day packs.  We will meet the families at the top before returning to Woodland late in the afternoon.  I need to know who is going no later than Friday of this week.

 

Cabrillo Club Dinner

The troop has once again been asked to assist the Cabrillo Club with a dinner.  The date has been changes to Saturday, April 14^th at 6:30 p.m. at the recreation center next to Holy Rosary School on California Street.  We need 6-10 scouts and 3-4 adults.  (Yes we will be back from Mt. Diablo by this time)

 

Cabin Fundraiser

All four troops are combining to assist with a Lasagna Dinner fundraiser on April 21 at 6:00 p.m.  We have distributed tickets to scouts and have asked that they either bring the money in for the tickets for those family members attending ($12 for adults/$5 for children under 10) or the tickets back to be resold.

 

Summer Camp

Fifteen Scouts and three adults are signed up for camp.  Additional slots are available.  Please talk to Mr. Engel if interested.

 

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult. 

 

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount. Let me know who is interested as everyone is invited, (scouts, parents, siblings, grandparents, etc..)

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

April 3, 2012

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Compass and Navigation Skills

Upcoming Events

April 13-14      Overnighter hike to Mt. Diablo

April 14           Cabrillo Club Sopa Dinner

April 21           Lasagna Fundraiser for Scout Cabin

May  6             Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

May 12            One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena

June 17            Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Overnighter

Troop 68 will conduct a family overnighter and practice hike on FRIDAY, April 13 and SATURDAY April 14.  We will return Saturday afternoon.  Families are invited to join us for a Friday trip to Mt. Diablo Regional Park.  We will camp and have a nice breakfast.  Those wishing (everyone going on the 50 miler) will then climb Mt. Diablo with weighted day packs.  We will meet the families at the top before returning to Woodland late in the afternoon.  I need to know who is going no later than Friday of this week.

Cabrillo Club Dinner

The troop has once again been asked to assist the Cabrillo Club with a dinner.  The date has been changes to Saturday, April 14^th at 6:30 p.m. at the recreation center next to Holy Rosary School on California Street.  We need 6-10 scouts and 3-4 adults.  (Yes we will be back from Mt. Diablo by this time)

Cabin Fundraiser

All four troops are combining to assist with a Lasagna Dinner fundraiser on April 21 at 6:00 p.m.  We have distributed tickets to scouts and have asked that they either bring the money in for the tickets for those family members attending ($12 for adults/$5 for children under 10) or the tickets back to be resold.

Summer Camp

Fifteen Scouts and three adults are signed up for camp.  Additional slots are available.  Please talk to Mr. Engel if interested.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult. 

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount. Let me know who is interested as everyone is invited, (scouts, parents, siblings, grandparents, etc..)

Troop 68 Committee Meeting - March 19, 2012
Attendees: Brad Gollober, Carlos Villarreal, Ed Caughie, Dave Long
Guests: Rich Engel
NO QUORUM

Scoutmasters Minute - Rich Engel
Troop is working on First Aid.  New officers are fitting in well.  Patrol Leaders are settling in well. We have added four scouts since fall.

Treasurer Report - Brad Gollaber
Total Receipts $305
Expenses: $58.24
Balance: $22793.63

Completed Outings/Events
1.  Trail blazer  merit badge camp

Eagle Projects- Several underway
Nico, Trevor, Thomas, Braxton

Communication- Camporee coming up.  Expo in Fall.  Need to expand communications.

Recruitment:  Pack 166 visiting April 17.  Working with 499 on Camporee

Upcoming events:
Camporee
Overnighter April 14-15
Scout Cabin Lasagna Feed- April 21
Cabrillo Club Dinner - April 21
Troop 68 Fundraiser - May 6
Day Hike May 13
Scout Day with the A’s - Need 25 to buy discounted tickets

Scout Cabin - Lasagna Feed

Scout Equipment
1.  Rope is in and cut into 15 and 25 foot lengths
2 First test for backpacking gear is coming up at Camporee.

Trailer
1.  Still need strap system
2 Fran Reysack is applying logos on the side.

Fundraiser BBQ
1. Dave is leading
2. Coming along with location and meal plan
3. Looking at $20-25 per ticket.

Next meeting: April 16, 2012

Meeting adjourned at 8:15

Recruitment:  Andrew Baugus and Luis Acevedo are our newest scouts.

Recruitment:  Andrew Baugus and Luis Acevedo are our newest scouts.

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

March 20, 2012

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Communications

Upcoming Events

March 23-25    Camporee – Dunnigan

April 14-15      Overnighter hike to Muir Woods

April 21           Lasagna Fundraiser for Scout Cabin

April 21           Cabrillo Club Sopa Dinner

May  6             Troop 68 Fundraiser Dinner

May 12                        One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena

June 17                        Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Camporee

The Camporee is coming up March 23-25.  Cost is $20/scout (This includes the scouts camping with OA as they will be eating with the troop.)   I need all payments and permission slips tonight.

Lasagna Feed

The Scout Cabin fundraising dinner is April 21.  I have checked out dinenr tickets to several scouts.  Please bring either th emoney for those tickets or the tickets back this week.

Summer Camp

Fifteen Scouts and three adults are signed up for camp.  Additional slots may become available in March.  Please talk to Mr. Engel if interested.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult. 

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount. Let me know who is interested as everyone is invited, (scouts, parents, siblings, grandparents, etc..)

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

March 6, 2012

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  First Aid

Upcoming Events

March 8           Life to Eagle Seminar

March 23-25    Camporee – Dunnigan

April 14-15      Overnighter hike to Muir Woods

April 21           Lasagna Fundraiser for Scout Cabin

April 21           Cabrillo Club Sopa Dinner

May 4-6           NYLT – Part 1

May 18-20       NYLT – Part 2

May 12                        One day practice hike up Mt. St . Helena

June 17                        Scout Day at the A’s

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Lie to Eagle Seminar

Linda Paumer will be hosting a Life to Eagle Seminar on Thursday, March 8 at the Woodland LDS Church on Cottonwood.  Please be sure to run your project ideas by Mr. Russell or Mr. Engel prior to setting up individual appointments with Ms. Paumer.

Camporee

The Camporee is coming up March 23-25.  Cost is $20/scout (This includes the scouts camping with OA as they will be eating with the troop.)  I am trying to get T-shirts made which will be an additional $10 which we will collect separately.

Summer Camp

Fifteen Scouts and three adults are signed up for camp.  Additional slots may become available in March.  Please talk to Mr. Engel if interested.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult. 

National Youth Leadership Training

This leadership course is open to Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts age (13) thirteen years of age by the first day of the course or older, first class rank and have completed Troop Leadership Training (TLT) and be recommended by their unit leader.  This course consists of two 3-day sessions and has a cost of $250/scout.

Scout Day at the A’s

Mr. Villarreal received the attached flier form the Oakland A’s and they are once again offering Scout Day with the A’s on June 17th. As may of you remember we had a great time late time sitting two rows behind the A’s bullpen and even caught a foul ball. Everyone that comes and walks in the parade around the field gets a Scouting Day with the A’s patch and this day is also a give way day of a Chia Coco Crisp, my guess is a Chia pet of one of the players. We need to meet the 25 ticket number to get the discount. Let me know who is interested as everyone is invited, (scouts, parents, siblings, grandparents, etc..)