Last Monday’s Court of Honor was an outstanding success and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the numerous individuals who came together to pull off such a wonderful event. It truly demonstrates the spirit of teamwork and dedication that our troop embodies.
As the year begins to wind down it’s essential to remember that we in Troop 380 are still actively involved and committed to our activities. Please take a moment to read the details below regarding the exciting upcoming events we have planned for the next few months. Your participation and support are crucial to making these events memorable and enriching for everyone involved.
Christmas Extravaganza 🎄🎁🎅
December 23, 2023, This Monday’s troop meeting we will be hosting our annual and eagerly awaited Christmas gift exchange. The theme for the night is ugly sweaters and Christmas hats, but Class A uniforms are also acceptable. This year, we will have a white elephant gift exchange among the scouts, so please bring a wrapped gift valued at under $10. Gifts can be serious or humorous, but they should be new and unused. We kindly ask parents to contribute a treat for the meeting, and we will provide hot chocolate.
Ugly Sweater Night, or Class A Uniform. Holiday headgear is encouraged! Contest for adults and Scouts!
Bring a treat to share.
Bring a gift for the gift exchange. Please keep it under $10.00.
Bowling Night
Last Night to Sign Up! The final night to sign up for the annual Bowling Night is Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Troop Meeting. Over 50 scout and family members have signed up already! Don’t miss out on one of our favorite scout and family activities of the year. We only have a few spots left for Bowling Night.
Date/Time: Thursday, December 26, 2024
5:30 – 6:00 PM – Check In
6:30 PM – Bowling
Location: FLB Entertainment Center – 511 East Bidwell Street, Folsom 95630
Cost: $25.00 per participant – includes; 2 hours bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda and fun. Please pay your fees to Carol Nye or Tim Belt at the Troop Meeting.
Attire: Hawaiian Shirts or Red Troop 380 T-shirts are the tradition.
Questions: Please contact Chris or Dave Ishikawa at 916-217-1367 or sm-380@comcast.net if you have any questions. Please check the list at the information table on Monday to make sure you are signed up.
Christmas Tree Pick Up Day
Saturday, January 4th : All Scouts and families are asked to help on Tree Pick Up Day. We are in need of trucks and trailers to pick up and deliver trees to the dump. All hours worked by Scouts will count as conservation service hours (need for Star Rank), service hours and/or scout credit. All hours worked by family and friends will count as scout credit. This is a great way to earn scout credit for camp outs, summer camps, and other scouting activities. We will meet at the Church at 8:30am to form teams and receive route instructions and supplies. Scouts and family members should wear work clothes and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring water and a sack lunch. The end time will depend on the number of trees we are asked to collect. The more participation from Scouts and families/friends the faster we will be able to work. Questions contact Becky Walters at smileplease78@yahoo.com.
Tyler Woodhull’s Eagle Court of Honor:
Brian and Amy Woodhull warmly invite everyone to join them for Tyler’s Eagle Court of Honor, a significant milestone in his Scouting journey which will take place on January 10th at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. The evening will begin with a delicious dinner served at 6 PM followed by a special program that will commence at 7 PM celebrating Tyler’s achievements and dedication. We kindly ask that you RSVP by January 2nd to ensure proper arrangements can be made. Please send your responses to AMW1376@gmail. com. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with all of you!
Round Table Pizza Fundraising Night
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, all day at Roundtable on Kiefer Blvd. Invite your friends, relatives and neighbors to Roundtable and help the Troop raise money. Let’s fill the restaurant! Funds will assist with our camping program. Please make sure you bring a flier with you and tell them Troop 380 sent you. We will also be hosting our monthly Troop Parent Meeting at Roundtable at 7:00 PM in the meeting room. Please share on social media so we get lots of pizza fans to this event. Take out order count too! See the attachment.
Pathfinder Hike Program (formerly the Rim of the Bay Program):
A new patch has been created by the Golden Gate Area Council for the hiking series. The new center patch can be sewn on a jacket and you can place your segments (rockers) around the patch. The Patch is $7.00 for adults. Scouts who have not received a center patch (Rim Rover Center patches included) are eligible to receive a free center patch. If a Scout wishes to get a new center patch to replace the older Rim of the Bay patch they may purchase a new patch for $7.00. Please see Chris and Dave at the information table. Patches will be ordered after the January 13th Troop Meeting.
Summer Camp Deposits Due:
Troop 380 is offering two great choices for summer camp in 2025.
Camp Marin Sierra
Located in the Sierra Nevada just off Interstate 80 near Yuba Gap. Marin Sierra offers a wonderful opportunity to earn many different merit badges. Marin Sierra features a great lake with aquatic merit badges and activities not offered by Royaneh, which is our second camp.
Dates: June 29 – July 5, 2025
Cost: $675.00 if fees paid by March26, 2025. Adult fee is $225.00 if paid by March 26, 2025.
Deposit: $100.00 will guarantee your spot at Camp Marin-Sierra. Deposits due by January 13, 2025
Camp Royaneh
One of Troop 380’s favorite camps. Lots of choices for merit badges. Horseback riding is offered, which is a very unique program. An excellent COPE course is offered for older scouts. COPE and Horseback riding is not offered at Camp High Sierra.
Dates: July 13-19, 2025
Cost: $784.00 if paid by March 26, 2025. Adult fee is $475.00 if paid by March 26, 2025
Deposit: $250.00 will guarantee your spot at camp. Deposits due by January 13, 2025
Camperships: We know that the price of summer camp keeps going up. Troop 380 offers financial assistance for scouts wishing to attend summer camp. In order for scouts to be eligible for camperships we highly recommend participation in troop fundraising activities like popcorn sales, camp card sales, Christmas tree pick up, and candy sales. Please see Dave Ishikawa to apply for the Mary Ishikawa Campership Fund. We want all scouts to attend camp. All requests are handled in a confidential manner.
Scouts and adults attending camp are expected to complete a BSA Annual Health Medical Record form, which requires a physician’s approval in order to attend camp. Please start planning your appointment early.
Please see Michael Speer or Dave Ishikawa if you have any questions about these two wonderful opportunities. Add your names to the list for Summer Camp 2025 at the Troop Meeting and pay your deposits by the deadlines.
International Sportsmen’s Expo
Be part of the biggest Sport Show in Northern California. Troop 380 will be a participant in the Golden Empire Council exhibit at Cal Expo on January 17-19, 2025. Scouts and adults will assist with the Climbing Wall, Pinewood Derby, Scout Games, Cub Scout Crafts, Fishing Pond, STEM, and Shooting Sports (Archery and BB Guns) and more. You get into the show for free if you are in your uniform (adults too) We are looking for help from Scouts and Parents during the following shifts:
Friday, January 17, 2025 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, January 18, 2025 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 19, 2025 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Break Down)
Sign up for a shift or two at the Troop Meeting. The International Sportsmen’s Expo features fishing, hunting, camping, boating, food and much, much more. See Dave Ishikawa if you have any questions about the show, or how you can help. Dave is the Chairperson for the Golden Empire Council exhibit.
Pinnacles Campout
We are excited to announce that we will be heading to Pinnacles National Park from January 18th through the 20th for an unforgettable adventure in nature! The total cost for this trip is $35 which covers both food and the park entrance fee. During our time there we will also be completing an exhilarating Rim of the Bay hike allowing us to take in breathtaking views and experience the beauty of the landscape. Please make sure to sign up at the upcoming troop meeting. If you have any questions or need further information feel free to see Neil Ishikawa.
Yours in Scouting,
Michael Speer
Scoutmaster T-380
