Scoutmasters Minute – 11/23/2024

Please take a moment to read the information below regarding some upcoming events that you won’t want to miss!

• PLC:  Monday, November 25th, 2024. 6:30 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 25 November: We will be diligently completing our winter merit badges and preparing for Advancement in time for the upcoming winter Court of Honor. It’s essential to remember to bring all assigned homework as well as your Scout handbooks to ensure we have everything we need for the meeting. Let’s make sure we are fully prepared and ready to showcase our accomplishments!

• Troop Parent Meeting: Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 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.

• Mt Tam Hike:  Saturday, December 7, 2023.  This will be a great day hike.  Scouts and their parents are welcome to participate.  The hike is free, but you’ll need to pack a good lunch, bring water and bring some cash for the ride home (for our traditional stop at In N Out)  . We need transportation to and from the hike.  You will receive a patch for your efforts.  

• Folsom Ice Skating and Christmas Street Fair: Sunday, December 8, 2024.  Our special event in Folsom is filling up quickly.  We will ride to and from Folsom via Light Rail.  Skating will take place at 10:00 AM at the rink in Historic Folsom.  Parents and family members can enjoy skating or just roam the many vendors on historic Sutter Street.   Some parents have reserved spots for breakfast, brunch or lunch.  We have over 30 skaters and more to come.  The cost is $20.00 per skater, payable to Carol Nye, Troop Treasurer.  The cost includes skate rental and 90 minutes of skating.  Light Rail fees vary by person.  Some have passes and other rates apply.  Dress is casual.  Please have your Troop 380 red hat available for the group photo.  We have well over 30 skaters so far.  Don’t be left out we do have a limited number.  Sign up at the Troop Meeting on Monday, or December 2nd before we hit our capacity. Also don’t forget all skaters, youth and adults, must sign a waiver available when you add your name to the list.   The only reason we will cancel is if there is a downpour.  We have already made a non-refundable deposit.  Please contact Chris or Dave Ishikawa if you have any questions. Skate On! – Dave and Chris Ishikawa

• Christmas Tree Flier Distribution:  Saturday, December 14, 2024.  We are looking for a lot of help this Saturday to distribute fliers in the Rosemont Community. We will meet at the church at 8:30 AM for instructions.  We need parents to drive,  Remember everyone who participates will earn Scout Credits for Summer Camp and High Adventure.  Please bring a sack lunch as we will work until we are finished. We hope to be done around 3:00 PM.  If you cannot work the full hours, please help as much as you can.  The more fliers we distribute the more trees we pick up.  Please contact Alison Milobar if you have any questions.  Please wear your Class A uniform and dress for the weather. We will pick up Christmas Trees on Saturday, January 4, 2025. This project is very important to the troop and community.  All Hands On Deck, Please!

• Winter Court of Honor: Monday, December 16, 2024, 6:30 PM.  Everyone is invited to attend our Winter Court at the cordova church of christ.  We will be enjoying a catered Mexican dinner. We will be presenting badges of rank, merit badges, activity patches, leadership recognition, attendance awards and much more.  Please wear your class A Uniforms.  Families are highly encouraged to attend with their Scouts, especially those receiving badges of rank. We will also be announcing upcoming events.  Be sure to sign up at the troop meeting

• Bowling Night:  Thursday, December 26, 2024.  Our annual troop bowling night will be held at FLB Entertainment Center in Folsom.  Check in from 5:30-6:00 PM, pick up bowling shoes at 6:00 and start bowling at 6:30 PM.  This is a great way to show off your bowling skills, or just get started.  There is no longer a Bowling Merit Badge, but bowling is part of the Sports Merit Badge requirements.  Maybe you can get started on the Merit Badge.  Dress for the evening is Hawaiian Shirts, or Holiday wear. $25.00 cover two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda and lots of fun.   Your fee is payable to Carol Nye, Troop Treasurer.  Landin Speer is our Scout in Charge.  Chris Ishikawa is the adult in charge.  The FLB Entertainment Center is located at 511 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, CA 95630.  Don’t miss your chance to take part in one of our favorite Troop activities.  Family members are welcome.  –  Chris Ishikawa.

• See’s Candy:  Chris distributed See’s Candy orders at the Troop Meeting last Monday.  We discovered we were short a few items, but she will have them at the meeting on Monday.  Stop by the table for your missing part of your orders.  Please make sure you bring payment in as soon as possible so we can credit your Scout Accounts.  Thanks for participating.  We sold over $2,000.00 in orders in a short turnaround period.  Thank you Chris for providing this opportunity.
• 2026 National Jamboree:  The most exciting event in Scouting is coming to West Virginia in 2026 and you can go!  Find out about the National Jamboree at one of the following Zoom meetings.  Join 30,000 of your closest friends in the hills of West Virginia for 10 days and tour the Washington DC area before landing at the Jamboree.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Dave Ishikawa