Scoutmasters Minute – June 30, 2024

Greetings All,

 
We just returned from an unforgettable week at camp high sierra. The trip was truly amazing, full of adventure, laughter and new acquaintances. Our time in the mountains was truly special thanks to the breathtaking scenery, fresh mountain air and exciting activities. Throughout the week the scout did an amazing job obtaining over 60 merit badges and 1st place in the campwide games. I want to express my gratitude to Dave, Jim and Amber for accompanying me on this memorable journey. The trip was truly unforgettable and I am grateful for their help throughout the week. It was a great way to connect with nature and make lasting memories with new acquaintances. I am looking forward to returning to camp high sierra in the future.
 
Here our some of our remaining activities for the Summer Months:

  • Eagle Scout Court of Honors: 
    • Tomorrow night, Monday, July 1st, at 6:30PM, we will be hosting an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to honor Hunter G and Darin K for achieving the highest rank in Scouting. This special event will celebrate their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the Scouting program. Family, friends, and fellow Scouts are all invited to join us in recognizing and congratulating Hunter and Darin on their remarkable achievement. We look forward to coming together to commemorate this significant milestone in their Scouting journey. This ECOH will take place at our normal meeting Spot,  Please Wear full Class A uniforms
    • On Saturday, August 17th, we will be honoring Josh W at his Eagle Court of Honor. Invitations will be sent out soon. We look forward to seeing everyone there to celebrate his commitment and effort. It will be a special event to recognize Josh’s achievements and dedication.
  • Nicky B Eagle Scout Project: Nicky is excited to announce that he will be working on his Eagle Scout Project on two separate dates, July 6th and August 3rd, from 9:00 to 12:00, at Mac Weir’s hangar located at 9925 Grant Line Road in Elk Grove. Don’t forget to wear your class B t-shirt and come hungry as food will be provided for all volunteers. Nicky’s project involves constructing two Backpack carts for Northridge Elementary School in Fair Oaks. Your support and assistance are greatly appreciated in helping Nicky accomplish this meaningful project. If you have any queries or require additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact Nicky at here or call 916-260-7196 or 415-225-7262.
  • PLC: On July 8th at 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.
  • Sacramento Republic FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC Match: Saturday, August 3, 2024, 7:00 PM, at Heart Health Park.  For those individuals we have reserved tickets please make sure you make payment to our treasurer for your tickets.  Tickets are $22.00.  Please let us know at the next meeting if you need a ticket.  We can purchase more, but we need to know ASAP.
  • Camp Royaneh:  As the countdown to our departure for Camp Hi Royaneh continues, we are now just a few weeks away from our exciting adventure. It is essential that all scouts attend the Troop Meeting on Monday, July 15th to ensure that everyone is fully prepared for camp. Following the troop meeting, we will have a brief meeting to address any final updates or questions. Dustin has already distributed the merit badge schedules, so please take a moment to review your assigned times. I apologise for the typo in my last email, Our departure for camp is set for Saturday, July 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM from Nyecon, Inc. If you are available to help with loading up for camp we will be meeting on July 17th at 6:30PM at Nycon, Make sure to pack at least one (or better yet, 2 or more) Troop 380 Red T-shirts and a Troop 380 red sweatshirt. And don’t forget to bring your Hawaiian Shirt for added fun during our time at camp!
 

Please feel free to reach me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns and again.

Yours in Scouting,

Michael Speer
Scoutmaster T-380B