Scoutmaster’s Minute June 22, 2025

Greetings Troop 380 Scouts, Leaders, and Families,

Here is information on upcoming troop events:

Next Troop Meeting

  • Monday, June 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
  • Uniform: Class B uniform (Red Shirts)
  • Camp Royaneh Meeting! (More details below)
  • Last Chance for tie-dye! (More details below)
  • Sign up for golf night


Camp Royaneh Opening

  • We have one opening for Camp Royaneh, July 13-19, 2025
  • A full or partial campership may be available for camp; all requests for financial support are confidential.
  • Please see Dave Ishikawa or email him at sm-380@comcast.net if you would like to go to camp

Summer Camp Meeting 

All Scouts and parents of Scouts planning on attending Camp Royaneh should attend this meeting.

  • Monday, June 23, 7:30 – 8:15 PM
  • Agenda:
    • Transportation
    • Merit Badges and Advancement
    • What to Bring to Camp
    • Medicals
    • Permission Slips
    • Special Program Participation
    • Scout Expectations

Russian River Preparation – SATURDAY! JUNE 28

  • Everyone who is attending the Russian River trip is REQUIRED to participate in a Canoe Practice Session.
  • Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
  • Time: We will meet at 6:00 AM at Nyecon and travel together to Lake Natomas.
  • Uniform:  Please come dressed for water activity and in your Class B red shirt please. Remember to wear closed-toe footwear for canoeing.
  • Bring: A snack in a waterproof bag, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
  • If you cannot participate in this activity, please talk to Dave or Michael.

Tie-Dye T-shirts – Last Chance TOMORROW

  • Your last chance to create your Tie Dye T-shirt for summer is at the Troop Meeting tomorrow 6/23!
  • Please arrive by 6:00 PM
  • We do have a few extra shirts if you would like to participate
  • $15.00 for shirts – please pay the treasurer at the meeting
  • Please email Dave if you want to reserve a shirt at sm-380@comcast.net

Golf Night 

Save the date for Troop 380’s annual golf night on Monday, July 28th, 2025! Play 9-holes of golf and feast on hot dogs after your round. Sign up at the troop meeting on Monday!  We also have plans for the meetings leading up to the Golf Night.

  • Golf Clinics on June 30, July 7, and July 21
  • Clinics include the following
    1. Putting – practice putting
    2. Short Shots – practice short shots with a real golf ball
    3. Driving and Swing – practice long shots and your swing with a wiffle golf ball
    4. Etiquette – learn about how to behave on the golf course
  • The troop can provide clubs and balls for all golfers.
  • We will have several contests: Longest Drive, Closest to the Hole, and Putting Contest.
  • Sign-ups continue on Monday at the meeting for foursomes.  Adults are welcome to play.
  • Contact Gary Smilkstein for more information

2026 National Jamboree

Would you like to find out more about the upcoming 2026 National Jamboree in West Virginia? We have scouts from Troop 380 attending with the Golden Empire Council contingent.  Parents and scouts should tune in to one of the upcoming Zoom Rallies to learn more:

  • Friday, June 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 7:00 PM

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85642605666?pwd=uLFC8wikWXxa5SCacbF5SNJ50oBefQ.1

Yours In Scouting,
Communications Manager for
Michael Speer
Scoutmaster T-380