Good morning Troop 380 family and friends!
First, I would like to extend thanks to Isaac Andrews and Jon Traum for their excellent leadership on the Las Trampas hike on yesterday. It was a beautiful day, and the first of many new hikes for our troop to experience!
Also, as we approach the summer season, I first wanted to take a moment to reflect on the most active time of the year for our Troop. We have 3 huge events this summer: Camp Meriwether, Camp Chawankee, and National Jamboree. These all promise to provide life-long memories for our Scouts and Scouters, and I look forward to hearing about these memories first-hand!
Second, as I stated during the Court of Honor, it takes many adults to make an organization such as Troop 380 successful, and we are always looking for more adult leaders to help support our program. During the committee meeting this last week, many great ideas were floated that could help drive engagement from adults who are on the sideline and unsure how best to help out. We have many ways for you to help your scout succeed, whether it be as a committee member, driver, or trained adult leader. Stepping into one of these roles does not need to be a scary or concerning decision, we are here to support you!
As scouts age out and their parents “retire” from the leadership and volunteer roles, it is very important that we backfill these vacant positions with newer faces to help drive the troop forward. Currently, we are actively looking leaders and volunteers to serve in these positions:
- Patrol ASM
- Popcorn Kernel – chairperson for popcorn sales fundraiser
- Training Coordinator – helps ensure that upcoming scout and adult training is promoted, and tracks expiring certifications so that we can ensure our scouts are supported in the most complete way possible.
If you are interested in supporting the troop in a more official capacity, or if you have other skills or talents you think could serve or enrich the troop, please reach out to Alison Milobar (alisonmilobar@yahoo.com) or me by email or find us at any troop meeting. I’m sure we can find the perfect fit for you!
Next Troop Meeting – Tomorrow
Monday, May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Uniform: Class A
Program: MAC Night Intros and Patrol Corners
Sign up for the following events (details below):
Tressa Long’s Eagle Project – Day 2 on 5/16
District Roundtable Cookoff – 5/21
Memorial Day Cemetery Project – 5/23
Philmont 2027 Information Session – Tomorrow After Meeting
If you are interested in learning more about our Troop’s Philmont expedition, please join us for an in person meeting following the Troop meeting tomorrow. Here are the basic details:
Monday, July 12, 2027, through Saturday, July 24, 2027.
Youth participants must be at least 14 years old, or 13 years old and will complete the 8th grade prior to arrival at Philmont.
We have space for 24 Scouts and 12 adults
Summer Activity Medical Evaluations – Due June 1
As summer camp approaches, this is your reminder that we need your completed medical form (see attached). Part A and B are filled out by the families, but for camp, you must also have a physician complete Part C. Having proper paperwork is non-negotiable and your scout (and possibly you) will not be able to go to summer camp if all required forms are not turned in on time.
Please make your doctor appointments now because we need forms completed and turned in no later than June 1. If/when you have them complete, please turn in to Nathan Davis, Dave Ishikawa, or me.
Mother’s Day Rafting Trip – POSTPONED
Due to a very tight timeline and potentially unsafe conditions on the American River, it was decided to postpone the planned rafting trip. Stay tuned for updates! And do something nice for the moms in your life 🙂
Tressa Long’s Eagle Project – Build Day #2
Tressa is building bluebird boxes for her Eagle Project, and needs some Scouts to assist. Whether you can come for the entire time, or just an hour or two, all help is appreciated!
When: May 16, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: 428 Little River Way
What: We will continue building the boxes, and hopefully begin coating the boxes with wood sealer.
Who: 10-15 Scouts
Wear: Class B
Bring: Water, work gloves if you have them. Food will be provided.
RSVP to Phil Long by phone/text at 916-730-3138
District Roundtable Cook-off
The Three Rivers District is hosting a cook-off for all scouts and scouters at the next District Roundtable, which is being held at our home this month. Patrols will cook as teams and compete during Roundtable and families are welcome to compete as well!
May 21, 7:00 PM (Patrols may show up early to cook if they would like!)
Emmanuel Baptist Church
The troop will provide all cooking utensils, but they must provide me with a list of necessary cooking utensils to bring.
Patrols are currently planning their menus during troop meetings, and will need to purchase their own food for the competition.
Fair Oaks Cemetery Memorial Day Service Project
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.”
Saturday, May 23, 8:30-11:30
Fair Oaks Cemetery (7780 Olive Street, Fair Oaks)
Earn community service hours or money for Scout account
Please sign up at the troop meeting
Questions? See Theo Roth at the meeting, or contact Elizabeth Ruygt (goldrivmom@comcast.net)
We begin with several practices for the flag ceremony, which Troop 380 performs during this celebration. Then we direct parking within the cemetery and handout programs for the Memorial Day service, which starts at 10:00 AM. Troop families are welcome and encouraged to attend the event. The service includes brief speeches from our local politicians, and this year’s theme is “Celebrating the USO’s 85th Anniversary.” After the event we will take down the chairs and awnings, and enjoy refreshments of homemade cookies, ice cream, and lemonade.
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser
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!
Dustin Trute
Troop 380 Scoutmaster
t380scoutmaster@gmail.com
