Troop 68

Upcoming Events -  There are several events coming up in January that will require fees, including summer camp deposit, Klondike Derby and the snow day.  I will be mailing out forms in advance to help facilitate the process but wanted to provide a heads up.

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern July 11-17, 2010.  Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno.  Our first deposit of $50.00 for summer camp will be due in January!

Snow Day – Troop 68 will be taking a day trip to the Yuba Gap Snow Park on Saturday, January 9^th.  We will leave the Scout Cabin at 9:00 a.m. and return by 5:30 p.m.  In addition to a fun day in the snow, the Scouts will be practicing their skills for the Klondike Derby and refining their cold weather camping abilities.  The cost is $5 which will include lunch.  Additional adults are invited to participate.

Klondike Derby – The Yolo District will be hosting the Klondike Derby January 29-31 in Tahoe City.  In addition to developing cold weather camping skills, the Scouts will participate in competitive events testing their pioneering, first aid, personal fitness, fire building and survival skills.  The cost is $20 per Scout which includes meals.

Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th.  If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days!  More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock.  If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course.  Registration will be available after December 1^st.  If you are interested in attending please talk to the Scoutmaster.

Adventure Base 100 – To celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America a special 10,000 sq. ft. rolling museum is being built.  Don’t miss out on this special event.  Adventure Base 100 will be in Sacramento for the Sportsman’s Expo January 21-24, 2010.To learn more go to www.scouting.org

Merit Badge Saturday – Meet at the Scout Cabin at 7:45 a.m. with your permission slip, merit badge book, blue card and a notebook.  Field uniforms are required.  We will depart at 8:00 sharp for Winters and return by 5:00 p.m.  Be sure to  complete any pre-requisites this week.

Klondike Derby – Troop meetings for December and January will be spent working on scout skills required for the Klondike Derby.  Parents are invited to assist patrols as the patrol leaders work on knots, fire starting, first aid and lashings.

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern July 11-17, 2010.  Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno.  Our first deposit of $50.00 for summer camp will be due in January!

Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th.  If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days!  More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock.  If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course.  Registration will be available after December 1^st.  If you are interested in attending please talk to the Scoutmaster.

National is bringing back some original Merit Badges! – For the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting in the United States you will be able to earn 4 of the original merit badges!  During 2010 Scouts can earn “Pathfinder”, “Carpentry”, “Signaling” and/or “Tracking”.  This will only be offered during 2010!

New Merit Badges – in 2010 there will be some new and exciting merit badges that Scouts can earn……….Scuba, GPS, Robotics and Scouting Heritage.

Adventure Base 100 – To celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America a special 10,000 sq. ft. rolling museum is being built.  Don’t miss out on this special event.  Adventure Base 100 will be in Sacramento for the Sportsman’s Expo January 21-24, 2010. To learn more go to www.scouting.org

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern July 11-17, 2010.  Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno.  Our first deposit of $50.00 for summer camp will be due in January!

Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th.  If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days!  More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock.  If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course.  Registration will be available after December 1^st.  If you are interested in attending please talk to the Scoutmaster.

National is bringing back some original Merit Badges! – For the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting in the United States you will be able to earn 4 of the original merit badges!  During 2010 Scouts can earn “Pathfinder”, “Carpentry”, “Signaling” and/or “Tracking”.  This will only be offered during 2010!

New Merit Badges – in 2010 there will be some new and exciting merit badges that Scouts can earn……….Scuba, GPS, Robotics and Scouting Heritage.

Adventure Base 100 – To celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America a special 10,000 sq. ft. rolling museum is being built.  Don’t miss out on this special event.  Adventure Base 100 will be in Sacramento for the Sportsman’s Expo January 21-24, 2010. To learn more go to www.scouting.org

Scouting for Food – We will then meet at 10am on the following Saturday, November 14^th to pick up food items.  Scouts need to be in field uniform.  We need parents to volunteer as drivers for this event.
Veteran’s Day Flags – Scouts will be needed to assist with putting up flags at the Woodland Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11^th.   We have also been asked to help with the ceremony at the Woodland Court House that morning.  Scouts should plan on being at the Woodland cematery on West Street/Cross Street by 7:30am in full field uniform.  Afterwards we will set up chairs at the courthouse.  The ceremony will start at approx. 11am.  That afternoon flags will be taken down at the cemetery at 4pm.

Court of Honor – Our fall Court of Honor will be held on Tuesday, November 17^th at 7pm at the Scout Cabin.  We are asking each family to bring one dozen cookies to share.

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern in 2010.  Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno.  Our first deposit of $50.00 for summer camp will be due in January!
Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th.  If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days!  More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock.  If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course. 

National is bringing back some original Merit Badges! – For the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting in the United States you will be able to earn 4 of the original merit badges!  During 2010 Scouts can earn “Pathfinder”, “Carpentry”, “Signaling” and/or “Tracking”.  This will only be offered during 2010!
Adventure Base 100 – To celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America a special 10,000 sq. ft. rolling museum is being built.  Don’t miss out on this special event.  Adventure Base 100 will be in Sacramento for the Sportman’s Expo January 21-24, 2010.

To learn more go to www.scouting.org

Scouting for Food – We will meet on Saturday November 7^th at 9am at the Woodland Presbyterian Church parking lot to pass out bags.  We will then meet at 10am on the following Saturday, November 14^th to pick up food items.  Scouts need to be in field uniform.  We need parents to volunteer as drivers for this event.
Veteran’s Day Flags – Scouts will be needed to assist with putting up flags at the Woodland Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11^th.   We have also been asked to help with the ceremony at the Woodland Court House that morning.  Scouts should plan on being at the cemetary by 7:30am in full field uniform.  Afterwards we will set up chairs at the courthouse.  The ceremony will start at approx. 11am.  That afternoon flags will be taken down at the cemetery aat 4pm.
Merit Badge Saturday –  Some of you have not yet turned in your request for Merit Badge Saturday!  The event will take place in Winters on Saturday, December 5^th.  Registration closes on November 14^th.  Classes fill up quickly!  Be sure to turn in your requests ASAP!  We still need a couple of adults to volunteer to help out with this event!

Court of Honor – Our fall Court of Honor will be held on Tuesday, November 17^th at 7pm at the Scout Cabin.  We are asking each family to bring one dozen cookies to share.

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern in 2010.  Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno.  Our first deposit of $50.00 for summer camp will be due in January!
Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th.  If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days!  More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock.  If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course. 

Annual Planning Meeting – Scouts and parents are asked to attend our annual planning meeting on Tuesday, November 10^th at 7pm at the Boy Scout Cabin.

Scouting for Food – We will meet on Saturday November 7^th at 9am at the Woodland Presbyterian Church parking lot to pass out bags. We will then meet at 10am on the following Saturday, November 14^th to pick up food items. Scouts need to be in field uniform. We need parents to volunteer as drivers for this event.

Veteran’s Day Flags – Scouts will be needed to assist with putting up flags at the Woodland Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11^th. We have also been asked to help with the ceremony at the Woodland Court House that morning. Scouts should plan on being at the cemetary by 8am and the Court House by 10:30am in full field uniform.

Merit Badge Saturday – Some of you have not yet turned in your request for Merit Badge Saturday! The event will take place in Winters on Saturday, December 5^th. Registration closes on November 14^th. Classes fill up quickly! Be sure to turn in your requests ASAP! We still need a couple of adults to volunteer to help out with this event!

Wreath Sales – Don’t forget to get out there and sell your wreaths! Proceeds go to off set your summer camp expenses!

Boards of Review – Be ready for your Board of Review on October 27^th with a back up date of November 2^nd. Please be in uniform with your Scout handbooks ready to go! If you still need a Scoutmasters Conference be sure to schedule that with one of the adult leaders!

Court of Honor – Our fall Court of Honor will be held on Tuesday, November 17^th at 7pm at the Scout Cabin. We are asking each family to bring one dozen cookies to share.

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern’s in 2010. Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno. Our first deposit of $50.00 for summer camp will be due in January!

Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th. If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days! More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock. If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course.

Capitol March – We will meet Saturday, October 24^th at 7am at the Woodland Elk’s Lodge Parking lot and plan on departing no later than 7:30am. Scouts need to be in full uniform. Please go to the Troop web page and print off your permissions slip for the event. Scouts may want to bring spending money for the Trading Post! Please……for security reasons, leave your pocket knives at home! Be sure to eat breakfast!

Merit Badge Saturday – Some of you have not yet turned in your request for Merit Badge Saturday! The event will take place in Winters on Saturday, December 5^th. Registration closes on November 14^th. Classes fill up quickly! Be sure to turn in your requests ASAP! We still need a couple of adults to volunteer to help out with this event!

Popcorn Sales! Great job Troop! It looks like we sold over $4,000 worth of popcorn!

Wreath Sales – Don’t forget to get out there and sell your wreaths! Proceeds go to off set your summer camp expenses!

Boards of Review – We will be holding Boards of Review on October 20th, October 27^th with a back up date of November 2^nd. Please be in uniform with your Scout handbooks ready to go! If you still need a Scoutmasters Conference be sure to schedule that with one of the adult leaders!

Court of Honor – Our fall Court of Honor will be held on Tuesday, November 17^th at 7pm at the Scout Cabin. We are asking each family to bring one dozen cookies to share.

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern’s in 2010. Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno. Our first deposit for summer camp will be due in January!

Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th. If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days! More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock. If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course.

Troop Outing – October 10-11 at Cache Creek Canyon park. Sign up with Mr. Russell if you plan on attending this event.

Catholic Scouters – REGISTER NOW for the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem Award weekend retreat October 16^th-17^th - this is for Scouts who have completed the 6^th grade. Scouts will spend a fun filled weekend together working on the requirements for this award. Registration as well as event information is on line at www.gec-bsa.org , just click on event registration. Slots are filling up quickly!

Religious Emblem Awards for Other Faiths – If you are interested in learning how you can earn an award for your faith contact the Scoutmaster for assistance.

Capitol March – Last chance to sign up with the Troop! The cost is now $30/Scout which includes a catered lunch, commemorative pin, neckerchief, and patch along with other goodies. Entertainment and activities will be going on before and after the march at Raley Field. Registration ends October 2^nd!!!

Capitol March Trading Post – Souvenir items are available for purchase on the Golden Empire web site www.gec-bsa.org under event registration!

Merit Badge Saturday – We will be signing up as a Troop (this is recommended). Please check your email for the registration form and permission slip as well as class information. I would like to have your requests in by October 13^th in order to sign up early. Classes fill up quickly! Be sure to fill out the paperwork completely – including alternate classes.

Popcorn Sales! Don’t forget to get your popcorn orders! Remember this will go towards summer camp for next year!

Boards of Review will be held in October in anticipation of our

Fall Court of Honor on November 17^th

Boards of Review will be held in October in anticipation of our

Fall Court of Honor on November 17^th!

Order of the Arrow Members – Our Chapter meeting is this Thursday at the Davis Community Church Scout Room from 7pm to 8pm. Please contact the Scoutmaster if you would like transportation to and from the meeting. Also, Fall Fellowship registration is available on line at www.gec-bsa.org Fall Fellowship will be October 9-11^th!

Catholic Scouters – REGISTER NOW for the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem Award weekend retreat October 16^th-17^th Ad Altare Dei is for those Scouts who have completed the 6^th grade. Scouts will spend a fun filled weekend together working on the requirements for this award. Registration as well as event information is on line at www.gec-bsa.org , just click on event registration. Slots are filling up quickly!

Religious Emblem Awards for Other Faiths – If you are interested in learning how you can earn an award for your faith contact the Scoutmaster for assistance.

Capitol March – Last chance to sign up with the Troop! The cost is now $30/Scout which includes a catered lunch, commemorative pin, neckerchief, and patch along with other goodies. Entertainment and activities will be going on before and after the march at Raley Field. Registration ends October 2^nd!!!

Capitol March Trading Post – Souvenir items are available for purchase on the Golden Empire web site www.gec-bsa.org under event registration!

Merit Badge Saturday – We will be signing up as a Troop (this is recommended). Please check your email for the registration form and permission slip as well as class information. I would like to have your requests in by October 13^th in order to sign up early. Classes fill up quickly! Be sure to fill out the paperwork completely – including alternate classes.

Popcorn Sales! Don’t forget to get your popcorn orders! Remember this will go towards summer camp for next year!

Popcorn Sales – A great big THANK YOU to all the Scouts and parents who came out to sell popcorn for the Troop. What a great fundraiser! The popcorn was SOLD OUT!

Saturday Fun Night this Saturday! – Our Troop has been asked to host a fun night for Pack 499. Scouts may be in activity uniforms for this event. Please be at the cabin for this event Saturday from 5pm to 7pm.

Catholic Scouters – REGISTER NOW for the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem Award weekend retreat October 16^th-17^th Ad Altare Dei is for those Scouts who have completed the 6^th grade. Scouts will spend a fun filled weekend together working on the requirements for this award. Registration as well as event information is on line at www.gec-bsa.org , just click on event registration Slots are filling up quickly!

Religious Emblem Awards for Other Faiths – If you are interested in learning how you can earn an award for your faith contact the Scoutmaster for assistance.

Capitol March – Last chance to sign up with the Troop! The cost is now $30/Scout which includes a catered lunch, commemorative pin, neckerchief, and patch along with other goodies. Entertainment and activities will be going on before and after the march at Raley Field.

Capitol March Trading Post – Souvenir items are available for purchase on the Golden Empire web site www.gec-bsa.org under event registration!

Merit Badge Saturday – We will be signing up as a Troop (this is recommended). Please check your email for the registration form and permission slip as well as class information. I would like to have your requests in by October 13^th in order to sign up early. Classes fill up quickly! Be sure to fill out the paperwork completely – including alternate classes.