Hello Troop 380 Scouts, families, and friends!
We have a lot of activities coming up and a lot of opportunities to show our scouting spirit! Tressa’s Eagle Scout Project is TOMORROW, and then we have a full slate of activities in the coming month. Please see below for details!
Looking forward, we would like to begin another round of merit badge sessions for MAC night. If you are an adult leader and are available to lead a merit badge session for the next 3-4 months, please let me know. I would like us to offer 6-8 merit badges for the scouts with a good mix of Eagle required and electives. Thank you in advance for your support!
Finally, as I stated during Monday’s Court of Honor, it is time to begin planning on shuffling up the patrols. We welcome any feedback as we strive to make the patrols the strongest that they can be! This process is likely to take a month or so and our goal is to have this process complete BEFORE summer camp so that the scouts have a chance to adjust to their new patrols.
Next Troop Meeting – Monday
- Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM
- Uniform: Class A
- Program: Patrol Meetings & Patrol Competitions
- Sign up for the following events (details below):
- Rim of the Bay Hike – Last Chance!
- Tressa Long’s Eagle Project – Day 2 on 5/16
- Mother’s Day River Rafting
- Memorial Day Cemetery Project
- District Roundtable Cookoff
Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting – Monday
- Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 PM
- Atonement Lutheran Church
- It is crucial for families to join us at our monthly meeting in order to provide backing for your scout and the troop. Our agenda for the evening includes conversations about upcoming events, fundraising initiatives, and plans for the upcoming summer camps and activities. Your presence and support as a parent play a vital role in ensuring the success of our troop!
Tressa is building bluebird boxes, and needs 10-15 Scouts to assist. The first of two work days is tomorrow! Additional details attached, including RSVP info. We will be doing a second day on May 16.
- When: April 26, 10 AM – 2 PM
- Where: 428 Little River Way
- What: We will be cutting out the pieces of the bird boxes and then lightly sanding them down. If there is extra time, we will start the building process.
- Who: 10-15 Scouts, and adults to use the saws
- Wear: Class B
- Bring: Water, work gloves if you have them. Food will be provided.
Day Hike at Las Trampas Peak – Next Saturday
This outing will be a great opportunity to participate in a brand-new hike that Troop 380 has never done before. Hope you’ll join us!
- Saturday, May 2
- Sign up at the troop meeting
- See Isaac Andrews or Jon Traum for more information
Mothers Day River Rafting
Have a mom that doesn’t want brunch, flowers, or jewelry? Or maybe the mom in your life wants some peace and quiet to take a nap or binge a favorite TV show. Join us to celebrate our awesome moms with a river raft trip – with or without her!
- When: May 10, 2026
- Where: American River River Rafting
- Cost: $25
- Sign up at troop meeting
District Roundtable Cook-off
The Three Rivers District is hosting a cook-off for all scouts and scouters at the May 21 District Roundtable. Patrols will cook as teams and compete during Roundtable and families are welcome to compete as well! More details to follow.
Fair Oaks Cemetery Memorial Day Service Project – SAVE THE DATE
- Troop 380 has a long tradition of serving our community at this event. The troop even has its own bench in the cemetery to honor that! This year’s theme is “Celebrating the USO’s 85th Anniversary.” More details to come!
- Saturday, May 23, 8:30-11:30
- Fair Oaks Cemetery, 7780 Olive Street, Fair Oaks
- Earn community service hours or money for their account
- Please sign up at the troop meeting
- Questions? See Theo Roth at the meeting, or contact Elizabeth Ruygt (goldrivmom@comcast.net)
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser – Save the Date
Support the troop and enjoy dinner out!
- Wednesday May 27th
- 20% of all food and beverage sales generated from our event will be donated directly to our Troop
- How: Dine In, Take Out, Online Ordering, or Curbside Service
- More details to come!
Philmont 2027
- Monday, July 12, 2027, through Saturday, July 24, 2027.
- Youth participants must be at least 14 years old, or 13 years old and have completed the 8th grade prior to arrival.
- In person meeting for those wishing to attend on 5/4/2026
Troop 380 Scoutmaster
