Troop 68

HELP WANTED: IMMEDIATE OPENING - AWARDS CHAIR

JOB REQUIREMENTS – COMPUTER SKILLS, RECORD KEEPING OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENTS, ETC. PLEASE CONTACT PENNY OR TANI IF INTERESTED.

Yolo District Camporee – March 27-29, 2009 “Scouting through the Decades!” Our Troop will have the ‘60’s! The location for this event will be Three Feathers Regional Park in the Capay Valley. Scouts need to sign up NO LATER THAN TONIGH! Remember…backpacks are a better choice for this outing since you will be hiking in! We will plan on meeting Thursday night from 6-7pm to pack the Troop trailer. If you can be there with your pack that will help us to get out of town quicker on Friday. We plan on meeting at the Scout Cabin Friday at 4:30pm and leaving the cabin no later than 5pm! Bring a sack dinner. Please bring your tie dyed shirts if you have one! Peace signs and love beads are always a good choice too! We will be returning on Sunday at approx. 12 noon. See separate packing information.

Summer Camp - Cherry Valley is scheduled for July 12-18, 2009. Payment of $100/Scout due TONIGHT by March 24^th. Our final payment is due by April 21st. Please get your payments in on time so that we can get our discount. Some of you have less than $100 due at this point. An email will go out to those individuals to let you know about you balance due. Gear must be packed in a duffle bag – NO BACKPACKS! All gear will need to be marked with some type of red marking with CCV written on it. This could be ribbon, tape or luggage tag. Scouts should plan on bringing a “daypack” such as a school backpack to haul their swim gear, merit badge books, pen/pencils, sunscreen, chapstick and water bottle around the camp during the day.

National Youth Leadership Training - If you are 13 years of age or older and First Class Rank or above then you should consider attending this incredible leadership training course. Two courses are being offered. Sign up with the Scoutmaster if interested!

Troop Activity Shirts and Hats – Hats and activity shirts will be available no later than March 27^th. Hats=$10, Shirts=$13. New Scouts will receive one hat free of charge.

Capital March – On October 24^th approximately 10,000 Scouts from all over California will march from Raley Field to the west steps of the State Capitol to present Gov. Schwarzenegger with the annual Scout report. Joining us on this kick off to the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting will be the Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca. Scouts will enjoy pre and post event activities at Raley Field, be presented with a commemorative gift bag, neckerchief and patch. A catered boxed lunch will also be provided.

Troop Information packet – We are excited to say that the troop information packet is now available to you through our web site!

Please take the time to review it.

Troop Rummage Sale – this event is a big fundraiser for the Troop. Please start saving items that you would like to donate. This will be held May 2^nd. We will set up on Friday night and the rummage sale will be Saturday morning. Scouts and their family members that help out with this event will earn credit to help offset the cost of summer camp!

Troop Committee Meeting – These are monthly meetings which are held on the Monday after the second Thursday! Sound confusing? The District Roundtable meeting is the second Thursday of each month. Leaders attend this meeting then report to the Committee the following Monday. All parents are encouraged to attend these meetings. At these meetings we discuss things like – Troop activities, recruitment, fundraising, equipment, transportation, etc.

Patrol Leader’s Council Meeting – This is a monthly meeting of the Boy Scout Leaders. Boys meet to plan out the weekly meetings, outings, etc. Any Scout in a leadership role is encouraged to attend……….Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, Scribe, QM, etc.

Please Check the latest roster and call Tani Lahm with any corrections!

HELP WANTED: IMMEDIATE OPENING - AWARDS CHAIR

JOB REQUIREMENTS – COMPUTER SKILLS, RECORD KEEPING OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENTS, ETC. PLEASE CONTACT PENNY OR TANI IF INTERESTED.

Yolo District Camporee – March 27-29, 2009 “Scouting through the Decades!” Our Troop will have the ‘60’s! The location for this event will be Three Feathers Regional Park in the Capay Valley. Scouts need to sign up by March 24^th. Remember…backpacks are a better choice for this outing since you will be hiking in! We will plan on meeting Thursday night from 6-7pm to pack the Troop trailer. If you can be there with your pack that will help us to get out of town quicker on Friday. We plan on meeting at the Scout Cabin Friday at 4:30pm and leaving the cabin no later than 5pm! Bring a sack dinner.

Please bring your tie dyed shirts if you have them! Peace signs and love beads are always a good choice too! We will be returning on Sunday at approx. 12 noon.

Summer Camp - Cherry Valley is scheduled for July 12-18, 2009. We will have our next payment of $100/Scout due by March 24^th and our final payment due by April 21st. Please get your payments in on time so that we can get our discount. Some of you have less than $100 due at this point. An email will go out to those individuals to let you know about you balance due. Gear must be packed in a duffle bag – NO BACKPACKS! All gear will need to be marked with some type of red marking with CCV written on it. This could be ribbon, tape or luggage tag. Scouts should plan on bringing a “daypack” such as a school backpack to haul their swim gear, merit badge books, pen/pencils, sunscreen, chapstick and water bottle.

Tamale Sales – Please be sure to pick up your orders from Carrie Ruport on March 19^th. Remember that this is a food item and requires proper handling. Be sure to distribute them immediately. Orders must be picked up between 5:30pm and 9:00pm!!!

National Youth Leadership Training - If you are 13 years of age or older and First Class Rank or above then you should consider attending this incredible leadership training course. It will be offered the first and third weekends in May at Camp Pollock in Sacramento. Talk to the Scoutmaster if you are interested in signing up.

First Aid Merit Badge – Our merit badge counselor will be here to work with Scouts on Tuesday, March 24^th. Please read the merit badge booklet and come prepared to learn some very useful skills.

Troop Activity Shirts and Hats – Hats and activity shirts will be available no later than March 27^th. Hats=$10, Shirts=$13. New Scouts will receive a new hat free of charge.

Capital March – On October 24^th approximately 10,000 Scouts from all over California will march from Raley Field to the west steps of the State Capitol to present Gov. Schwarzenegger with the annual Scout report. Joining us on this kick off to the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting will be the Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca. Scouts will enjoy pre and post event activities at Raley Field, be presented with a commemorative gift bag, neckerchief and patch. A catered boxed lunch will also be provided.

Troop Information packet – We are excited to say that the troop information packet is now available to you through our web site! Please take the time to review it.

Troop Rummage Sale – this event is a big fundraiser for the Troop. Please start saving items that you would like to donate. We will set up on Friday night and the rummage sale will be Saturday morning. Scouts and their family members that help out with this event will earn credit to help offset the cost of summer camp!

Troop Committee Meeting – These are monthly meetings which are held on the Monday after the second Thursday! Sound confusing? The District Roundtable meeting is the second Thursday of each month. Leaders attend this meeting then report to the Committee the following Monday. All parents are encouraged to attend these meetings. At these meetings we discuss things like – Troop activities, recruitment, fundraising, equipment, transportation, etc.

Patrol Leader’s Council Meeting – This is a monthly meeting of the Boy Scout Leaders. Boys meet to plan out the weekly meetings, outings, etc. Any Scout in a leadership role is encouraged to attend……….Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, Scribe, QM, etc.

Please Check the latest roster and call Tani Lahm with any corrections!

Yolo District Camporee – March 27-29, 2009 “Scouting through the Decades!” Our Troop will have the ‘60’s! The location for this event will be Three Feathers Regional Park in the Capay Valley. Scouts will need to bring personal camping gear, jacket, mess kits, bug repellant, etc. A more detailed packing list will follow.

Summer Camp - Cherry Valley is scheduled for July 12-18, 2009. We will have our next payment of $100/Scout due by March 24^th and our final payment due by April 21st. Please get your payments in on time so that we can get our discount.

Tamale Sales – Please be sure to get your orders in to Carrie Ruport by March 12^th. Remember that this is a food item and requires proper handling. Be sure to distribute them immediately. Orders will be ready for delivery on March 19^th.

National Youth Leadership Training - If you are 13 years of age or older and First Class Rank or above then you should consider attending this incredible leadership training course. It will be offered the first and third weekends in May at Camp Pollock in Sacramento. Talk to the Scoutmaster if you are interested in signing up.

First Aid Merit Badge – Our merit badge counselor will be here to work with Scouts on Tuesday, March 24^th. Please read the merit badge booklet and come prepared to learn some very useful skills.

Troop Activity Shirts and Hats – We will be taking orders for activity shirts and hats. In order to have them in time for Camporee we will be placing the order THIS WEEK!!! Be sure to get your order in on time!

Capital March – On October 24^th approximately 10,000 Scouts from all over California will march from Raley Field to the west steps of the State Capitol to present Gov. Schwarzenegger with the annual Scout report. Joining us on this kick off to the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting will be the Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca. Scouts will enjoy pre and post event activities at Raley Field, be presented with a commemorative gift bag, neckerchief and patch. A catered boxed lunch will also be provided.

Troop Information packet – We are excited to say that the troop information packet will soon be available to you through our web page!

Yolo District Roundtable Meeting – March 12^th – 7pm – LDS Church – Cottonwood St.

Next Troop Committee Meeting - Monday, March 16^th at 7pm at the Martin’s home.

Next Patrol Leaders Council Meeting - Sunday, April 5th at 5pm at the Scout Cabin.

Troop Committee Meeting – These are monthly meetings which are held on the Monday after the second Thursday! Sound confusing? The District Roundtable meeting is the second Thursday of each month. Leaders attend this meeting then report to the Committee the following Monday. All parents are encouraged to attend these meetings. At these meetings we discuss things like – Troop activities, recruitment, fundraising, equipment, transportation, etc.

Patrol Leader’s Council Meeting – This is a monthly meeting of the Boy Scout Leaders. Boys meet to plan out the weekly meetings, outings, etc. Any Scout in a leadership role is encouraged to attend……….Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, Scribe, QM, etc.

Please Check the latest roster and call Tani Lahm with any corrections!

Troop 68 would like to welcome all of our new Scouts!

Jacob E, Braxton D, Andy R, Joshua B, Christian L, Chrystian V, Robbie R, Parker R, Michael C, Ben E, Eugene L, Tim B, Will B, Carson J and Evan J

Please remember to get your registration paperwork turned in.

Yolo District Camporee – March 27-29, 2009 “Scouting through the Decades!” Our Troop will have the ‘60’s! The location for this event has been changed to Three Feathers Regional Park in the Capay Valley. Scouts will need to bring personal camping gear, jacket, mess kits, bug repellant, etc. A more detailed packing list will follow.

Summer Camp - Cherry Valley is scheduled for July 12-18, 2009. We will have our next payment of $100/Scout due by March 24^th and our final payment due by April 21st. Please get your payments in on time so that we can get our discount.

Tamale Sales – Please be sure to get your orders in to Carrie Ruport no later that March 12^th. It is suggested that you bring a cooler with blue ice (all clearly marked with your name) to the Court of Honor on Tuesday, March 10^th. This will make it easier for order pick up and distribution.

National Youth Leadership Training - If you are 13 years of age or older and First Class Rank or above then you should consider attending this incredible leadership training course. It will be offered the first and third weekends in May at Camp Pollock in Sacramento. Talk to the Scoutmaster if you are interested in signing up.

Court of Honor-DATE CHANGE – We will be having our Court of Honor on Tuesday, March 10th. The change of dates occurred to enable all the new Scouts to complete their requirements for the Scout Badge. Please bring a dessert to share!

First Aid Merit Badge – Our merit badge counselor will be here to work with Scouts on Tuesday, March 24^th. Please read the merit badge booklet and come prepared to learn some very useful skills.

Troop Activity Shirts and Hats – We will be taking orders for activity shirts and hats at the Court of Honor on March 10th. Please be sure to bring your checkbooks!

Please Check the latest roster and call Tani Lahm with any corrections!

Yolo District Roundtable Meeting – Thursday, March 12^th LDS Church on Cottonwood

Next Troop Committee Meeting - Monday, March 16^th at 7pm at the Martin’s home.

Next Patrol Leaders Council Meeting - Sunday, March 22^nd at 5pm at the Scout Cabin.