Troop 68

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

January 10, 2012

Tonight is a Board of Review   All scouts wishing to advance should be in FULL uniform and bring their scout handbooks.  Tonight is also a recruitment night so please invite a friend.

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Winter Outdoor Skills

O/C  Falcons and Bugler

Group Activity:  Recruitment Night/Board of Review

Breakout:  Recruitment Night Activities

Additional Activity:  None

SMM:  Mr.  Engel

Upcoming Events

January 10       Woodland Scout Troop Recruitment Night/Board of Review

January 14-15  Winter Skills Overnighter

January 17       Court of Honor/Friends of Scouting Presentation

January 24       OA Meeting in conjunction with Troop Meeting

February 3-5    Klondike Derby

February 11     First Aid Round-up

March 24-25    Camporee

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Boards of Review/Court of Honor

We will hold Boards of review for rank advancement on January 3^rd and 10^th.  Our next Court of Honor will be held on January 17^th.  Full uniforms required and all scouts must bring their handbooks.

Personal Management

Several scouts have inquired about starting this eagle required mb.    Mr. Russell will be setting up a class for this merit badge in the next couple of weeks.

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 14-15 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.  As there is no snow in the Sierra Nevada, we will be going to Lake Solano Park to practice our skills and complete the overnight requirement for those needing it.  We will also be taking a brisk 5 –mile hike on Sunday morning in preparation for upcoming backpacking trips.  Sign ups to date;  Rich Engel, John Russell, Parker Russell, Jim Epperson, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Paul Vithayaveroj, Jacob Engel, Trevor Engel, Andy Reysack, Chris Clavelli

Klondike Derby:  February 3-5:

Jim Epperson, Trevor Engel, John Russell, Parker Russell, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Tim Bishop, Paul Vithayaveroj, Ken Osario, Christian Lahm, Aidan Caughie

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.  Sign-Ups to Date:  Rich Engel, Trevor Engel, Robbie Ruport, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Paul Vithayaveroj, Eugene Long, Evan Jones, Bryan Sheffield,

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December. Sign-Ups to Date:  Parker Russell, John Russell, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Will Bishop, Tim Bishop, Rich Engel, Jacob Engel, Aidan Caughie, Bryan Sheffield

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Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

January 3, 2012

Tonight is a Board of Review   All scouts wishing to advance should be in FULL uniform and bring their scout handbooks.

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Winter Outdoor Skills

O/C  Polar Bears

Group Activity:  Advancement Night/Recruitment Prep/Board of Review

Breakout:  Recruitment Night Practice

Additional Activity:  Patrol Relays

SMM:  Mr.  Engel

Upcoming Events

January 3          Advancement Night/Board of Review

January 10        Woodland Scout Troop Recruitment Night/Board of Review

January 14-15   Winter Skills Overnighter

January 17        Court of Honor/Friends of Scouting Presentation

January 24        OA Meeting in conjunction with Troop Meeting

February 3-5     Klondike Derby

February 11      First Aid Round-up

March 24-25     Camporee

June 26-30        50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Boards of Review/Court of Honor

We will hold Boards of review for rank advancement on January 3^rd and 10^th.  Our next Court of Honor will be held on January 17^th.  Full uniforms required and all scouts must bring their handbooks.

Recruitment Night

On January 10, Troops 68. 69. 131 and 464 will team up for a recruitment night.  Please have all scouts invite a friend to this meeting. 

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 14-15 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.  Mr. Engel is pricing cross country ski/snowshoe rentals to use in conjunction with our scout skill practices.  Currently there is very little snow which will alter this from snow camping to cold weather camping practice. Sign ups to date;  Rich Engel, John Russell, Parker Russell, Jim Epperson, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Paul Vithayaveroj, Jacob Engel, Trevor Engel

Klondike Derby:  February 3-5:

Jim Epperson, Trevor Engel, John Russell, Parker Russell, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Tim Bishop, Paul Vithayaveroj, Ken Osario, Christian Lahm

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.  Sign-Ups to Date:  Rich Engel, Trevor Engel, Robbie Ruport, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Paul Vithayaveroj, Eugene Long, Evan Jones

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December. Sign-Ups to Date:  Parker Russell, John Russell, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

December 13, 2011

We will no longer be printing weekly newsletters.  Please refer to the online (woodlandtroop68.org) or e-mail versions.

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Scout Basics

O/C  Lightning

Group Activity:  Equipment Checklist – Mr. Engel

Breakout:  Prepare Secondary patrol Boxes

Additional Activity:  Ninja

SMM:  Mr.  Epperson

Upcoming Events

December 20    Family End of Year Potluck and 2012 Annual Planning/Eagle Scout COH

January 3          Advancement Night/Board of Review

January 10        Woodland Scout Troop Recruitment Night/Board of Review/OA Meeting

January 14-15   Winter Skills Overnighter

January 17        Court of Honor/Friends of Scouting Presentation

February 3-5     Klondike Derby

February 11      First Aid Round-up

March 24-25     Camporee

June 26-30        50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Family Potluck/2012 Planning

December 20 will be the last meeting of the year and a family potluck dinner at the scout cabin.  We will begin at 6:30 that evening rather than 7:00.  I will have a sign-up sheet at tonight’s meeting for families to use to identify a dish to bring for 12.  Dessert will be provided by the Carlenzoli Family.  Please bring a main dish, side dish, salad or drinks.  In addition to the meeting, we will be having an Eagle Scout COH for Sam Carlenzoli and a presentation on Eagle Scout Projects.

Boards of Review/Court of Honor

We will hold Boards of review for rank advancement on January 3^rd and 10^th.  Our next Court of Honor will be held on January 17^th.

Recruitment Night

On January 10, Troops 68. 69. 131 and 464 will team up for a recruitment night.  Please have all scouts invite a friend to this meeting.  There will also be a lodge OA meeting at the cabin on this night as well as a Board of review for our Scouts.

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 14-15 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.  Mr. Engel is pricing cross country ski/snowshoe rentals to use in conjunction with our scout skill practices.

Klondike Derby:  February 3-5:

Jim Epperson, Trevor Engel, John Russell, Parker Russell, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Tim Bishop, Paul Vithayaveroj

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.  Sign-Ups to Date:  Rich Engel, Trevor Engel, Robbie Ruport, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross, Jacob Engel

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December. Sign-Ups to Date:  Parker Russell, John Russell, Matthew Smith, Lowell Ross, Doug Ross

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

December 6, 2011

We will no longer be printing weekly newsletters.  Please refer to the online (woodlandtroop68.org) or e-mail versions.

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Scout Basics

O/C  Sharks

Group Activity:  Cooking Contest

Breakout:  Cooking Contest

Additional Activity:  Cooking Contest

SMM:  Mr.  Vithayaveroj

Upcoming Events

December 20   Family End of Year Potluck and 2012 Annual Planning

January 3         Advancement Night/Board of Review

January 10       Woodland Scout Troop Recruitment Night/Board of Review

January 14-15  Winter Skills Overnighter

January 17       Court of Honor/Friends of Scouting Presentation

February 3-5    Klondike Derby

February 11     First Aid Round-up

March 24-25    Camporee

June 26-30       50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Cooking Contest Tonight:  Each Patrol will prepare a meal tonight and properly clean-up within the allotted time.  Parents are invited to stay this evening to serve as judges for the event.

Family Potluck/2012 Planning

December 20 will be the last meeting of the year and a family potluck dinner at the scout cabin.  We will begin at 6:30 that evening rather than 7:00.  I will have a sign-up sheet at tonight’s meeting for families to use to identify a dish to bring for 12.

Boards of Review/Court of Honor

We will hold Boards of review for rank advancement on January 3^rd and 10^th.  Our next Court of Honor will be held on January 17^th.

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 16-17 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.  Mr. Engel is pricing cross country ski/snowshoe rentals to use in conjunction with our scout skill practices.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.  Sign-Ups to Date:  R Engel, T Engel, R Ruport, L Ross, D Ross, J Engel

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December. Sign-Ups to Date:  P.Russell, J. Russell, M.Smith, L.Ross, D.Ross

University of Scouting

Come join the fun, fellowship, training, and special activities that will rock your program and take you beyond the basic trainings you have already experienced! Be prepared to have fun, meet new and old friends, exchange ideas, and gain valuable skills to help our youth succeed in the Scouting program.
Dozens of hands-on workshops and training courses will be offered for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, OA, and Sea Scouts leaders.   Other highlights for the day include a Midway full of displays, activities, and a great Scout store to purchase items you need to succeed. Den Chief Training will also be offered.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Location: Edward Harris, Jr., Middle School, 8691 Power Inn Road, Elk Grove
Registration: Available November 1, 2011, on line at www.gec-bsa.org

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

November 29, 2011

We will no longer be printing weekly newsletters.  Please refer to the online (woodlandtroop68.0rg) or e-mail versions.

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Shooting Sports

O/C  Falcons

Group Activity:  Winter Camping Prep

Breakout:  Plan recruitment Night

SMM:  Mr. Engel

Upcoming Events

December 3      Merit Badge Saturday

January 14-15   Winter Skills Overnighter

February 3-5     Klondike Derby

February 11      First Aid Round-up

March 24-25     Camporee

June 26-30        50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 16-17 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December.

University of Scouting

Come join the fun, fellowship, training, and special activities that will rock your program and take you beyond the basic trainings you have already experienced! Be prepared to have fun, meet new and old friends, exchange ideas, and gain valuable skills to help our youth succeed in the Scouting program.
Dozens of hands-on workshops and training courses will be offered for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, OA, and Sea Scouts leaders.   Other highlights for the day include a Midway full of displays, activities, and a great Scout store to purchase items you need to succeed. Den Chief Training will also be offered.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Location: Edward Harris, Jr., Middle School, 8691 Power Inn Road, Elk Grove
Registration: Available November 1, 2011, on line at www.gec-bsa.org

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

November 15, 2011

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Scout Basics

O/C Lightning

Group Activity:  Backpacking Preparation and Safety – Mr. Engel

Breakout:  Backpacking lists/equipment overview

SMM:  Mr. Russell

Upcoming Events

November – All Month - Recharter

November 19    Recruitment Night

December 3      Merit Badge Saturday

January 14-15   Winter Skills Overnighter

February 3-5     Klondike Derby

February 11      First Aid Round-up

March 24-25     Camporee

June 26-30        50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Recharter:

Recharter dues were due last week.  $50/scout and $15 for scout leaders or committee members.

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 16-17 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December

University of Scouting

Come join the fun, fellowship, training, and special activities that will rock your program and take you beyond the basic trainings you have already experienced! Be prepared to have fun, meet new and old friends, exchange ideas, and gain valuable skills to help our youth succeed in the Scouting program.
Dozens of hands-on workshops and training courses will be offered for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, OA, and Sea Scouts leaders.   Other highlights for the day include a Midway full of displays, activities, and a great Scout store to purchase items you need to succeed. Den Chief Training will also be offered.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Location: Edward Harris, Jr., Middle School, 8691 Power Inn Road, Elk Grove
Registration: Available November 1, 2011, on line at www.gec-bsa.org

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

November 8, 2011

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Shooting Sports

O/C Lightning

Group Activity:  Fire Safety/Knife Safety

Breakout:  Plan recruitment Night

SMM:  Mr. Engel

Upcoming Events

November – All Month - Recharter

November 11 – Flags at Woodland Cemetery (7 am and 4 pm)

November 11 – Veterans Ceremony at County Courthouse

November 13 PLC – 4:00 at the Scout Cabin

November 19    Recruitment Night

December 3      Merit Badge Saturday

January 14-15   Winter Skills Overnighter

February 3-5     Klondike Derby

February 11      First Aid Round-up

March 24-25     Camporee

June 26-30        50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Veteran’s Day Program

The American legion would like our help putting up flags at 7:00 am on Friday and taking them down at 4:00 p.m.  Only a limited number of flags will be put up this year.

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 16-17 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December.

University of Scouting

Come join the fun, fellowship, training, and special activities that will rock your program and take you beyond the basic trainings you have already experienced! Be prepared to have fun, meet new and old friends, exchange ideas, and gain valuable skills to help our youth succeed in the Scouting program.
Dozens of hands-on workshops and training courses will be offered for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, OA, and Sea Scouts leaders.   Other highlights for the day include a Midway full of displays, activities, and a great Scout store to purchase items you need to succeed. Den Chief Training will also be offered.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Location: Edward Harris, Jr., Middle School, 8691 Power Inn Road, Elk Grove
Registration: Available November 1, 2011, on line at www.gec-bsa.org

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

November 1, 2011

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Shooting Sports

O/C Sharks

Group Activity: Incorporating EDGE into scout training (James)

Breakout:  Teaching through EDGE

Group Activity:  TBD

SMM: Mr. Russell

 Upcoming Events

November – All Month - Recharter

November 5      Scouting for Food – Can pick-up and sorting

November 5      Sporting Clay Shoot

November 19    Recruitment Night

December 3      Merit Badge Saturday

January 14-15   Winter Skills Overnighter

February 3-5     Klondike Derby

February 11      First Aid Round-up

March 24-25     Camporee

June 26-30        50-Mile Hike

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Wreath Sales

Wreath sales are now open and materials were placed in each family’s mail box.  Orders are due by the end of the month and wreaths will be distributed after Thanksgiving.

Scouting for Food:

Scouting for Food is a city-wide effort to enhance the stocks of the Yolo County Foodbank prior to the holiday season.  Troop 68 will be assigned sections of town and will place bags on door knobs on October 29 (2-3 hours) and pick up bags of food on November 5 (1-3 hours).  Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Ross for agreeing to lead this activity for Troop 68.  All scouts, siblings and parents are encouraged to assist with this annual community service project.  Please see attached lists for current signups.

Sporting Clays:

The theme for October is shooting sports.  Meetings will focus on bow, rifle and shotgun safety.  Mr. Long has arranged a sporting clay shoot for Saturday, November 5^th after the completion of Scouting for Food.   Cost will be approximately $20/scout or adult.  Sign-ups to date:  James Conner, Lowell Ross, Chris Clavelli, Parker Russell, Thomas Holcomb, Bryan Sheffield, Brennan Murray, Jordan DeKnikker, Trevor Engel, Ben Epperson, Chrystian Villarreal, Jacob Hockman, David Sax, Will Bishop, Matthew Smith, Tim Bishop

Winter Camping Skills Night:

Troop 68 will be conducting a winter overnighter on January 16-17 to cover cold weather camping skills and snow activities prior to the February Klondike Derby.

50-Mile Hike:

June 26-30 will be the troop’s 50-mile (yes 50 full miles) hike from Camp Richardson to Camp Winton.  Cost will be approximately $50/scout or adult.

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December.

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

October 25, 2011

Tonight we will be preparing for Scouting for Food.  Each Scout is asked to bring a stapler and extra staples.

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Shooting Sports

O/C Falcons

Group Activity: Incorporating EDGE into scout training (James)

Breakout:  Teaching through EDGE

SMM: Mr. Vithayaveroj

Upcoming Events

October 29        Scouting for Food – Bag Placement

November 5      Scouting for Food – Can pick-up and sorting

November 5      Sporting Clay Shoot

November 19    Recharter Night

December 3      Merit Badge Saturday

February 3-5     Klondike Derby

February 11      First Aid Round-up

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Wreath Sales

Wreath sales are now open and materials were placed in each family’s mail box last week.  Orders are due by the end of the month and wreaths will be distributed after Thanksgiving.

Scouting for Food:

Scouting for Food is a city-wide effort to enhance the stocks of the Yolo County Foodbank prior to the holiday season.  Troop 68 will be assigned sections of town and will place bags on door knobs on October 29 (2-3 hours) and pick up bags of food on November 5 (1-3 hours).  Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Ross for agreeing to lead this activity for Troop 68.  All scouts, siblings and parents are encouraged to assist with this annual community service project.  Please see attached lists for current signups.

Sporting Clays:

The theme for October is shooting sports.  Meetings will focus on bow, rifle and shotgun safety.  Mr. Long has arranged a sporting clay shoot for Saturday, November 5^th after the completion of Scouting for Food.   Cost will be approximately $20/scout or adult.  Sign-ups to date:  James C, Lowell R, Chris C, Parker R, Thomas H, Bryan S, Brennan M, Jordan DK, Trevor E, Ben E, Chrystian V

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp.  First deposits will be due in December.

University of Scouting

Come join the fun, fellowship, training, and special activities that will rock your program and take you beyond the basic trainings you have already experienced! Be prepared to have fun, meet new and old friends, exchange ideas, and gain valuable skills to help our youth succeed in the Scouting program.
Dozens of hands-on workshops and training courses will be offered for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, OA, and Sea Scouts leaders.   Other highlights for the day include a Midway full of displays, activities, and a great Scout store to purchase items you need to succeed. Den Chief Training will also be offered.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Location: Edward Harris, Jr., Middle School, 8691 Power Inn Road, Elk Grove
Registration: Available November 1, 2011, on line at www.gec-bsa.org

Boy Scout of America Troop 68……………….”Always True!”

www.WoodlandTroop68.org

October 18, 2011

Tonight we will be preparing for Scouting for Food.  Each Scout is asked to bring a stapler and extra staples.

Tonight’s Agenda – Theme for the Month:  Shooting Sports

O/C Polar Bears

Skill Activity:  Planning for Upcoming Activities

Breakout: Preparing Scouting for Food Bags

Group Activity: TBD

SMM:  Mr. Epperson

Upcoming Events

October 29       Scouting for Food – Bag Placement

November 5     Scouting for Food – Can pick-up and sorting

November 5     Sporting Clay Shoot

November 19   Recharter Night

December 3     Merit Badge Saturday

February 3-5    Klondike Derby

February 11     First Aid Round-up

July 1-7, 2012   Camp Winton

Wreath Sales

Wreath sales are now open and materials were placed in each family’s mail box last week.  Orders are due by the end of the month and wreaths will be distributed after Thanksgiving.

Scouting for Food:

Scouting for Food is a city-wide effort to enhance the stocks of the Yolo County Foodbank prior to the holiday season.  Troop 68 will be assigned sections of town and will place bags on door knobs on October 29 (2-3 hours) and pick up bags of food on November 5 (1-3 hours).  Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Ross for agreeing to lead this activity for Troop 68.  All scouts, siblings and parents are encouraged to assist with this annual community service project.  Please see attached lists for current signups.

Sporting Clays:

The theme for October is shooting sports.  Meetings will focus on bow, rifle and shotgun safety.  Mr. Long has arranged a sporting clay shoot for Saturday, November 5^th after the completion of Scouting for Food.   Cost will be approximately $20/scout or adult.  Sign-ups to date:  James C, Lowell R, Chris C, Parker R, Thomas H.

Summer Camp

Camp this next summer will be two weeks earlier (July 1-7).  An associated fifty miler will either hike into camp or out of camp depending upon the snow and trail conditions in the Sierra Nevada.  First deposits will be due in December.

University of Scouting

Come join the fun, fellowship, training, and special activities that will rock your program and take you beyond the basic trainings you have already experienced! Be prepared to have fun, meet new and old friends, exchange ideas, and gain valuable skills to help our youth succeed in the Scouting program.
Dozens of hands-on workshops and training courses will be offered for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity, OA, and Sea Scouts leaders.   Other highlights for the day include a Midway full of displays, activities, and a great Scout store to purchase items you need to succeed. Den Chief Training will also be offered.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Location: Edward Harris, Jr., Middle School, 8691 Power Inn Road, Elk Grove
Registration: Available November 1, 2011, on line at www.gec-bsa.org