Greetings All,
What a fantastic past weekend at the Three Rivers District Klondike! Despite the cold temperatures and only a small amount of snow blanketing the ground the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. The scouts truly excelled showcasing their skills and teamwork by placing in many different activities and they earned the title of overall top spirit troop which was a remarkable achievement. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Theo and Nate for their exceptional planning and leadership throughout the event. Their efforts were instrumental in making the weekend enjoyable and successful. Additionally we would like to express our gratitude to Jim Brown and Rainbow for their invaluable participation as adult leaders. Their support and guidance played a crucial role in ensuring a memorable and enriching experience for all the scouts involved. Please remember if you borrowed any gear from the troop cold weather clothing closet that it gets returned Monday night.
I also received reports back confirming that both Jullian and Ethan successfully completed the first parts of their Eagle projects. This is a significant milestone in their journey and I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed their time and effort to support these dedicated scouts. Your assistance has been invaluable. Dates for the second part of their projects will be announced at Monday’s meeting so please be sure to sign up and continue showing your support for their endeavors.
Please see below some important events remaining for February and March:
- PLC: Monday, February 24 2025: 6:15 PM , we will have a patrol leaders council meeting to talk about upcoming activities and plan for the next few months. It is important that all Patrol leaders and ASMs attend this meeting.
- Troop Meeting: Monday February 24 2025: Please remember to wear your Class A uniform unless you went to Klondike. We will be Continuing our Winter of merit badges and Advancement.
- Troop Parent Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 , 7:00 PM, at the Atonement Lutheran Church. Alison Milobar would like all parents to come out and support your scout and the troop by participating in our monthly parent meeting. Please show your support by attending our monthly meetings. Not only will you learn about the troop, but you will be helping to create a wonderful program for your scout.
- Scouting for Food: Saturday, March 1st, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Scouting for Food is our annual project that will help those less fortunate. We will collect food in the Rosemont neighborhood and donate the food to the Rancho Cordova Food Closet. Troop 380 annually collects well over two tons of food during the project. Our expectation is that all Scouts participate in this project. We need 100% participation so we can cover our area. Please see Kiah McDowell or Katy Hammond if you would like to assist with the project. Sign up at the troop meeting. Don’t forget two bring canned foods to the troop meeting on 24th. The patrol that collects the most will receive a prize.
- Three Rivers District Awards Night: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:45 PM, Buddhist Church of Sacramento. We are proud to announce Matt Okamoto has been named the recipient of the District Award of Merit, the highest honor at the district level to be presented as a volunteer. Also the following Scouters will be honored at the Awards Night with the following awards:
- Jim Buell – Phil Bollhoefer Spirit of Scouting Award
- Robert Mills – Unit Leader of the Year Award
- Becky Walters – Unit Leader of the Year Award
- Belt Family (Tim, Giuliane, Nicky) – Unit Family of the Year Award
- Nye Family (Bruce, Carol) – Unit Family of the Year Award
Also a special presentation will be made to our Eagle Scouts Class of 2024. The following scouts will be presented a special Three Rivers District Eagle Recognition. A parent is encouraged to attend along with the scout to make the presentation:
- Joshua Walters (presented by Becky Walters)
- Charlie Cuttle (presented by Tanci Cuttle)
- Martin Long (presented by Amber Long)
- Tyler Woodhull (presented by Amy Woodhull)
Congratulations to all our Award Recipients. Let’s support our scouters, Please join us at this special evening of awards and fellowship. A sign up sheet will be available at the Troop Meeting to reserve your spot. Refreshments will be served following the presentations. There is no cost to attendees. Many thanks to Michelle Ronshausen and the district for hosting this event.
- Skills Camp Out: March 21-23, 2025. Our most popular camp out of the year will take place at Beals Point which is part of the Folsom Lake State Park. This is our annual opportunity to sharpen our scout skills. Older scouts will be asked to help teach or review skills. Younger scouts will work on advancement. It will also be a time to get ready for the Spring Camporee, Summer Camp and future troop outings. Drew Walters will be our Scout in Charge with guidance from ASMs Nate Roth and Nathan Davis. Sign ups are available at the Troop Meetings. Get ready for a great camp out with food, fun and great instruction.
- Capital City Airshow: We will once again be supporting the airshow by hosting some concession booths. It is a great way to see the show and help at the same time. This year will be somewhat different from past years as we have some new exciting opportunities for volunteers. If interested, please see Tonia Cameron at the February 24th troop meeting to learn more and sign up. All signups need to be completed by March 1st to ensure we have everything in place for the event.
- Eagle Advancement Camp at Camp High Sierra: The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council is offering a special Eagle Advancement Camp at Camp High Sierra, June 29-July 3. The cost is $650.00. Badges available include;
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All classes will be on-demand available. You are guaranteed spots in four classes.Please contact Dave Ishikawa if you are interested. We do have scouts attending this special session. There are only a limited number of spaces available. This camp is filling fast.
Yours in Scouting,
Michael Speer
Scoutmaster T-380
(916) 236-8938
