Scoutmaster’s minute – 9/14/25

Greetings Troop 380 Scouts, Leaders, and Families,

We have a very busy week ahead! Here are the details and information about other events coming up.

Open House – TOMORROW and all hands on deck!

It’s not too late to invite your friends and neighbors to our open house to see what Troop 380 is all about. Please see the attached flier for all of the details, and forward on to anyone who might be interested!

  • Monday, September 15
  • Troop 380 Scout arrival: 5:30 PM
  • Guest arrival: 6:15 PM
  • Uniform: Full Class A uniform
  • See Drew Walters or Nate Roth with any questions

Lake Tahoe Family Campout – Next weekend!

  • September 19 – 21, 2025
  • Sugar Pine Point State Park
  • General Creek Group (Large) Campsite G006
  • Families will travel independently. We will not be meeting at Nyecon HQ Check-in is at 2:00 pm.
  • The cost per camper to pay for the campsite is $10 per person for the weekend. There may be a vehicle parking fee.
  • Families provide food, gear, and equipment; bring something for the Potluck on Saturday Night.
  • See Bruce Nye for more information or contact him at bruce@nyeconinc.com 
Rosemont Community Day

  • September 20th
  • Rosemont Community park
  • We need scouts to assist with the climbing wall and the recruitment table.
  • See Robert Mills for more information

Eagle Projects

Oak Ishikawa is constructing a seed library, and needs the assistance of 3-4 scouts who can help construct a seed library.
  • September 28
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 16 Zorba Ct.
  • Lunch will be provided
  • Please contact Oak if you would like to help out.

A huge thanks to the scouts who came out yesterday to help Cam McDowell with completing the cabinet build and for getting them primed and painted. The install day will be on October 11. Please save the date; details to follow.

Merit Badge Counselor Training

 
All current and future Merit Badge Counselors should take this course. Please join us!

  • Thursday, September 18, 2025  
  • 5:30-7:00 PM
  • Emmanuel Baptist Church
  • No Cost
  • You must RSVP by Monday, September 15th
  • Contact Dave Ishikawa to sign up and if you have any questions sm-380@comcast.net

Summer Camp Registration

Spots for our two summer camps next year are filling fast! Don’t be left without a place to go next summer. Please sign up at the next troop meeting.

Camp Meriwether

Where: Oregon Coast
When: June 27 – July 5, 2026
Cost: $820; $50 deposit due now or upon sign up.
Camp Chawanakee

Where: Shaver Lake
When: July 19 – 25, 2026
Cost: $800, $20 deposit due now or upon sign up.
National Jamboree

The Golden Empire Council Contingent to the 2026 National Jamboree almost filled. Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the greatest experience in Scouting. Contact Dave Ishikawa ASAP for more information at sm-380@comcast.net or (916) 217-1367.
Don’t forget to sign up for these upcoming events:
Eternal Flame – October 17-19th
Pumpkin Patch – October 25th
Yours in Scouting,

Michael Speer

Scoutmaster T-380B