Troop 68

Dear Troop 68 families,

Tomorrow night is the summer Court of Honor where we will be recognizing the scouts’ accomplishments over the past four month.  The COH will take place at the Woodland Presbyterian Church which is located near the intersection of Gibson and CR 98.  The ceremony will start at 7:00 sharp and we are asking scouts to arrive at 6:45 for set-up.  Each scout should bring the following:

- Full uniform including merit badge and OA sashes

- Entire family

- One dozen cookies to share

- Items for care package to be sent to troops in Afghanistan (optional)

We will also be distributing the new Troop 68 neckerchief slides for those families that have paid.  Slides are $5 each.  Troop 68 neckerchiefs can be purchased for $7.

Upcoming events:

We have several upcoming events.  I have attached  a sign-up sheet for your convenience to help plan  out Sept-November.

Popcorn sales:

Thank you to Carrie Ruport and the families that participated in the show and sale portion of popcorn sales,  Over $500 was raised from popcorn sales and another $330 in donations for the troops.  Order sales will be starting soon.

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

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

August 17, 2010

Reminder:  Full field uniforms are required for all
meetings beginning tonight.

All
Scouts need to bring their books to the meeting for requirement sign-offs and
Boards of Review.

Tonight at 6:00   Scout Cabin Maintenance

August 17            Board of Review

August 21            Parking at Yolo County Fair (12-4 or
2-6)

August 28-29      Popcorn Sales

August 31            Court of Honor

September 1        Registration Deadline for Fall Woodbadge

September 11, 18              Red Cross Wilderness First Aid
Course

September 25-26               Backpacking trip to Lock Leaven
Lakes

October 15-17    Fall Camporee

November 7        Scout Day at the Oakland Raiders

Tonight’s Agenda:

O/C  Lightning

Scout Song – Songmaster Robbie R.

Group/Skills: Cabin Clean-up/Advancement/Skills/Ropemaking w
Jordan DeK.

Breakout:  Advancement
Continued

SMM:  Mr. Engel

Cabin Clean-up 6:00 PM

August is Troop 68’s month to
maintain the cabin and make any needed repairs.
Mr. Sandovol and Mr. Russell will be at the cabin at 6:00 p.m. TONIGHT
to lead this effort.  Parents and
siblings are invited to assist as well.
In addition to sweeping and mopping the main floor, we will be cleaning
out the breakout rooms, Troop 68 closet, chair and table storage room and
kitchen.  There is also some weeding to
do outside, cobwebs to be cleaned from all windows and the front porch gutter
to clean.  Please bring any additional
garden tools, brooms and mops with you this evening.  Trevor E. has already mowed and edged the
front lawn for us this week.  Scouts can wear their activity shirts for
the initial clean-up and then change into their field uniform for the rest of
the meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Yolo County Fair Parking

Post 77 has asked for
assistance with parking on Saturday, August 21 at the Yolo County Fair.  Please respond to Mr. Engel if you are
available for a four hour shift (12-4 or 2-6) and are at least 13 years old,
please respond to Mr. Engel at rctjengel4@yahoo.com.  Currently we only have two scouts signed
up.  Please respond if you are available
to help with either, or both shifts.  These
hours count as community service.

Popcorn Sales

A few slots remain for the
August 28-29 Popcorn Sale.  This is a
prelude to our individual sales and a large portion of the proceeds benefit the
troop.  An updated sign-up sheed is
attached.

Board of Review

The final Board of Review
will take place tonight. There will not be a make up board of review.  Scouts need to complete any partials and
participate in a Scout master’s conference prior to a board of review.

Court of Honor

The summer Court of Honor
will take place on August 31 at Woodland Presbyterian Church (1324 Columbia
Dr). Parker
R. will be planning the ceremony and serving as MC.

Backpacking Trip

September 25-26 the troop will be backpacking into Loch Leaven
Lakes near Yuba Gap.  This 5.6 mile hike
(to the lower lake, 8 miles to the upper lakes) provides great scenery and
excellent trout fishing.  More details in
the coming weeks.

Fall Camporee

The Yolo District will be
holding a fall Camporee on October 15-17 on Cache Creek near Brooks.  More information to follow but please mark
your calendars.

Adult Leader Training - Woodbadge

Wood Badge is a leadership course that completes Scouting’s Basic
Leadership Training program for all levels of Scouting (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Varsity Scouts and Venturing.) Wood Badge for the 21st Century is a two
weekend training.  Full time participation in both weekends is required to
be certified.

1st session on September 23-25, 2010.

2nd Session on October 7-9, 2010.

Each session begins on Thursday (approx. 7:00 am) and ends on
Saturday Afternoon (approx. 6:00 pm). Breakfast on Thursday not provided.
Please eat breakfast before arriving. Wednesday over-night accommodations can
be made by advance notice

Scout Day at the Oakland Raiders

 Scouts will be honored prior to the November 7^th
Raiders/Chiefs Game at the Oakland Coliseum.
An informational flier is attached but we will get more information on minimum
required numbers to make this work.  If
you are interested, please send Rich Engel a quick e-mail to rctjengel4@yahoo.com.

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.