Troop 68

Veteran’s Coalition Dinner – The Troop has been asked to once again assist with this annual event. We will be asking those who are not attending summer camp to volunteer for this event since those who are going to camp will be leaving at approx. 3-4am! If you are going to summer camp and still want to volunteer for the dinner……..you can! I know some of you look forward to this fabulous steak dinner each year! Scouts will need to be in Field Uniform at the Eagles Hall on Hwy. 16 just west of town at 5:30pm

Summer Camp – Gear must be packed in a duffle bag – NO BACKPACKS! Put your name on everything! Nothing can be attached to the outside of the bag!!! 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. Full field uniform (class A) is needed for camp – Scout Shirt, Scout Pants, Scout Shorts, Scout Belt, Scout Socks, Troop Neckerchief, Troop Hat, and Troop Activity Shirt. DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR MEDICAL FORMS, TALENT RELEASE FORMS AND MERIT BADGE CLASS LIST TURNED IN FOR SUMMER CAMP!!!  More information about Cherry Valley can be found on this page.

Rank Advancement – Are you are track? Do you feel like things aren’t moving as quickly as you would like? All Scouts should bring their handbooks to each and every Troop meeting! The Leaders are looking to assist Scouts with rank advancement, but we can’t do it without your handbooks! Our next Court of Honor is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25^th. We will be holding Boards of Review August 4^th and August 11^th. Please do not wait until the last minute to get your Scoutmaster’s conference and/or to look at your requirements for the next rank!

First Aid Merit Badge – If you do not turn in your completed worksheet by next week then it will be your responsibility to get the form to Dr. Bernard on your own! We will be setting a date after summer camp for the CPR day.

Stebbins Cold Canyon Hike – We had 12 Scouts and 4 Adults attend the June outing. It was a great day. Scouts starting working with map and compass, identified poisonous plants and had lunch on the peak of the mountaintop with an incredible view of Lake Berryessa and the Sacramento Valley.

June Troop Outing – Day hike at Stebben’s Cold Canyon. We will meet at the Boy Scout Cabin at 7:30am on Saturday, June 27^th. Scouts are to wear their Troop activity shirt, bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water and a compass. You may wish to bring a camera as the views are spectacular! This hike will take care of many advancement requirements: 5 miles with map and compass, plant and animal identification. Don’t forget to print off a permission slip from the Troop webpage!

Veteran’s Coalition Dinner – The Troop has been asked to once again assist with this annual event. We will be asking those who are not attending summer camp to volunteer for this event since those who are going to camp will be leaving at approx. 3-4am! If you are going to summer camp and still want to volunteer for the dinner……..you can! I know some of you look forward to this fabulous steak dinner each year! Scouts will need to be in Field Uniform at the Eagles Hall on Hwy. 16 just west of town at 5:30pm.

Camp Cayuse – Boy Scouts are being asked to volunteer time for the annual Cub Scout twilight camp. Help is needed on Saturday, June 20^th at 9:30am at Cache Creek Nature Preserve. Scouts can also volunteer to help out with the camp on June 25-27^th. Let the Scoutmaster know if you are interested in signing up. Remember this will help you with your rank advancement requirements for service hours!!!

Summer Camp – Gear must be packed in a duffle bag – NO BACKPACKS! Put your name on everything! Nothing can be attached to the outside of the bag!!! 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. Full field uniform (class A) is needed for camp – Scout Shirt, Scout Pants, Scout Shorts, Scout Belt, Scout Socks, Troop Neckerchief, Troop Hat, and Troop Activity Shirt. DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR MEDICAL FORMS, TALENT RELEASE FORMS AND MERIT BADGE CLASS LIST TURNED IN FOR SUMMER CAMP!!!

Rank Advancement – Are you are track? Do you feel like things aren’t moving as quickly as you would like? All Scouts should bring their handbooks to each and every Troop meeting! The Leaders are looking to assist Scouts with rank advancement, but we can’t do it without your handbooks! Our next Court of Honor is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25^th. We will be holding Boards of Review August 4^th and August 11^th. Please do not wait until the last minute to get your Scoutmaster’s conference and/or to look at your requirements for the next rank!

Victor V, Paul V, PJ S and Matt G have been inducted into the Order of the Arrow…………Congratulations guys!

June Troop Outing – Day hike at Stebben’s Cold Canyon. We will meet at the Boy Scout Cabin at 7:30am on Saturday, June 27^th. Scouts are to wear their Troop activity shirt, bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water and a compass. You may wish to bring a camera as the views are spectacular! This hike will take care of many advancement requirements: 5 miles with map and compass, plant and animal identification. Don’t forget to print off a permission slip from the Troop webpage!

Veteran’s Coalition Dinner – The Troop has been asked to once again assist with this annual event. We will be asking those who are not attending summer camp to volunteer for this event since those who are going to camp will be leaving at approx. 3-4am! If you are going to summer camp and still want to volunteer for the dinner……..you can! I know some of you look forward to this fabulous steak dinner each year! Scouts will need to be in Field Uniform at the Eagles Hall on Hwy. 16 just west of town at 5:30pm.

Camp Cayuse – Boy Scouts are being asked to volunteer time for the annual Cub Scout twilight camp. Help is needed on Saturday, June 20^th at 9:30am at Cache Creek Nature Preserve. Scouts can also volunteer to help out with the camp on June 25-27^th. Let the Scoutmaster know if you are interested in signing up. Remember this will help you with your rank advancement requirements for service hours!!!

Summer Camp – Gear must be packed in a duffle bag – NO BACKPACKS! Put your name on everything! Nothing can be attached to the outside of the bag!!! 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. Full field uniform (class A) is needed for camp – Scout Shirt, Scout Pants, Scout Shorts, Scout Belt, Scout Socks, Troop Neckerchief, Troop Hat, and Troop Activity Shirt.

DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR MEDICAL FORMS, TALENT RELEASE FORMS AND MERIT BADGE CLASS LIST TURNED IN FOR SUMMER CAMP!!!

First Aid Merit Badge – COMPLETED WORKSHEETS NEED TO BE TURNED IN!!! Scout who still need to have their personal first aid kits checked off need to do so by next Tuesday also! We will be setting up a day for CPR training. This will more than likely be held on a Saturday sometime after summer camp. Information about this will be available soon!

Rank Advancement – Are you are track? Do you feel like things aren’t moving as quickly as you would like? All Scouts should bring their handbooks to each and every Troop meeting! The Leaders are looking to assist Scouts with rank advancement, but we can’t do it without your handbooks! Our next Court of Honor is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25^th. We will be holding Boards of Review August 4^th and August 11^th. Please do not wait until the last minute to get your Scoutmaster’s conference and/or to look at your requirements for the next rank!

A special THANKS to Ian, Christian, Parker and Chrystian, for

participating in Jace P’s bridging ceremony on Saturday!

Court of Honor – DATE CHANGED!!! In order to allow Scouts more time to complete Boards of Review and to get thru finals at school, the Court of Honor has been postponed until June 9^th! The will be a dessert potluck. Please bring a dessert to share!

Scout Day at the A’s - We have an opportunity to attend an Oakland A’s game on Scout Day, June 7^th. Tickets will be approx. $18 each. Scouts will receive a special patch and also have an opportunity to be on the field prior to the game! If interested please contact Carlos Villarreal at Carlos.Villarreal@yolocounty.org

Summer Camp – DID YOU MISS THE INFORMATION MEETING? DID YOUR PARENTS MISS THE MEETING? If so please talk with the Scoutmaster to get caught up to date on everything!

Gear must be packed in a duffle bag – NO BACKPACKS! Put your name on everything!

Nothing can be attached to the outside of the bag!!! 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. Full field uniform (class A) is needed for camp – Scout Shirt, Scout Pants, Scout Shorts, Scout Belt, Scout Socks, Troop Neckerchief, Troop Hat, and Troop Activity Shirt.

DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR MEDICAL FORMS, TALENT RELEASE FORMS AND MERIT BADGE CLASS LIST TURNED IN!!!

Order of the Arrow members and candidates – Don’t forget to register for the Ordeal! Registration for the Lassen Ordeal is available on line at www.gec-bsa.org under event registration. Current Ordeal members may volunteer as Elangomats and if you are ready………….go for your Brotherhood! Let the Scoutmaster know if you need a ride.

Also – you must be up to date on your membership dues BY THE END OF MAY!!!

First Aid Merit Badge – COMPLETED WORKSHEETS NEED TO BE TURNED IN BY NEXT TUESDAY!!! Scout who still need to have their personal first aid kits checked off need to do so by next Tuesday also! We will be setting up a day for CPR training. This will more than likely be held on a Saturday. Information about this will be available soon!