Check Out the Troop Newsletter: The Eagle

Don't forget you can download a copy of the our Troop Newsletter: The Eagle from this website. Go to the download section and look for the newsletter tab. You can actually lookup past newsletter and find out about Troop 380. Many thanks to our editor Sheri Rush.

Skills Camp Out Reschedule for the Indian Grinding Rock Camp Out

Because of the flooding at Camp Pollock we were forced to reschedule the Skills Camp Out. We will now hold the Skills Weekend in conjunction with the Indian Grinding Rock Camp Out on the weekend of April 8-10, 2011. Scouts will also have the opportunity to work on the Indian Lore Merit Badge. Please contact Charles Potter for more information. We will need assistance with transportation on this camp out. Indian Grinding Rock is located near Pine Grove.

Mission Peak Hike

We have rescheduled the Mission Peak Hike for Sunday, April 3, 2011. This Rim of the Bay Hike will take you to the top Mission Peak overlooking the East Bay. Charles Potter will be leading this hike. Free, but bring a lunch, water, and raingear in your favorite day pack. Parents are welcome to hike.

Spring Court of Honor: Monday, March 21, 2011

Come celebrate the beginning of the spring season with Troop 380 at the Spring Court of Honor, on Monday, March 21, 2011. The program begins at 6:30 PM. We will be presenting awards for our winter months. All parents of Scouts and Scouts should attend. We will present awards and recognition for the Klondike Derby, Scout Sunday, Bowling Night, advancement, leadership, and much more. Following the program we will have a cupcake bar. Don't miss the festivities.

Sleepover with the Kings

On Friday, April 1, 2011, Scouts can stay overnight in Power Balance Pavilion (formerly ARCO Arena) after watching the Kings take on the Denver Nuggets. Tickets are now on sale on the Golden Empire Council Website at www.gec-bsa.org. The game will begin at 7:00 PM. After the game scouts can hang out in the massive arena, watch movies on the giant screen, play games in the upper concourse, and take some shots on the court. See Dave for more information.

Skills Camp Out to Welcome New Scouts

On March 19 & 20, 2011, Troop 380 will welcome our newest Scouts at Camp Pollock on our annual Skills Camp Out. This camp out is designed to help our new Scouts make the transition into Boy Scouts. Scouts will arrive on Saturday morning and stay until noon on Sunday. The Skills Camp Out Staff will meet on Friday, March 18th, at Camp Pollock to prepare for the event. Please contact Neil Ishikawa for more information.

Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop

The American Numismatic Association is offering a Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop at their convention to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011. The conference will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center. check in begins at 9:30 AM, the workshop will run from 10:00 AM to noon. Parents and Scouts will be admitted free to the convention and workshop. Pre-reqquisites must be completed before attending the workshop. Please get list of requirements from me before attending. Space is limited. You and your parents can also enjoy the collectors exhibits, displays from the U.S. Mint, and the ANA Museum Showcase. Please make sure you pick up a merit badge card from Gary or Floyd before attending.

Order of the Arrow Elections: Monday, February 28, 2011

The Order of the Arrow will be conducting elections for membership into the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service at the Troop Meeting on Monday, February 28, 2011. Scouts who have attained the rank of First Class and have a total of 15 days and nights of camping are eligible for voting into the Order of the Arrow. Included in the 15 days and nights of camping must be a long term camping trip such as summer camp or a high adventure. All candidates must have Scoutmaster approval to be put on the ballot. Candidates will be announced at the Spring Camporee on April 30th, at the evening campfire. Once named a candidate the Scout must complete an Ordeal to seal their membership in the Brotherhood.

Grover Hot Springs Camp Out

Our February Camp Out will be to the remote Sierra Nevada town of Markleeville. We will camp near the Grover Hot Springs State Park. Enjoy the hot springs and go for an icy dip in pool and earn your Order of the Ice Cube. Also on the schedule is a snowshoe hike in Hope Valley. See Floyd Brown for details.

Zach B's Eagle Scout Court of Honor: Monday, February 21, 2011

You are invited to celebrate with Zachary B. on achieving Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout, at a special Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Monday, February 21, 2011, at 7:00 PM, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Please join Zachary and his family as celebrate this special event.

Troop Meeting: Monday, February 14, 2011

Dave will be sharing information on Merit Badges offered at Camp Chawanakee. It is very important to get your Merit Badge form at this meeting to get your name in for those hard to get merit badges. Also we will have our ASPL elections. This is also the last meeting before our Grover Hot Springs Camp Out. Get your permission slip on the website.

Family Snow Play Day - February 13, 2011

Troop 380 is headed for Boreal Ski Resort on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Scouts and family members can ski, snowboard, cross country ski, or try tubing. Participants receive a group price. It's a great way to learn how to ski and snowboard. Boreal is a great place for beginners and families. See Neil Ishikawa for details.

Scout Sunday - February 6, 2011

Troop 380 Scouts and Family Members are welcome to attend services on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at 11:00 PM, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Church is our charter sponsor. Please join the congregation for services and a pot luck luncheon to follow. Please see Zenaida Kamine for details. We encourage all Scouts and Scouters to wear their uniforms.

Golden Empire Council Recognition Dinner

Each year the Golden Empire Council recognizes its outstanding volunteers at the annual dinner. This year's dinner will be held at Beale Air Force Base at the Community Center, on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 6:00 PM. Troop 380's own Tonia Cameron has been selected to receive the council's top honor, the Silver Beaver Award. Please join us as we celebrate Tonia's recognition. Please see Chris Ishikawa for details.

Troop Parent Meeting

All Troop 380 parents are invited to participate in the monthly Troop Parent Meeting. These meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 7:30 PM. Parents discuss how to support the Troop and Scouts. It is important that we get all parents to help. See Zenaida Kamine for more information.

Klondike Derby

Troop 380 will participate in the Capital City District Klondike Derby on the weekend of January 28-30, 2011. This winter camporee will be held at Cisco Grove. Sign up at the meeting on Monday, January 24, 2011. The food fee is $12.00.

Snowshoe Building

Meet at Joe Reynold's home on Monday, January 17, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at 9109 Cecile to build a pair of snowshoes for the Klondike Derby. Troop 380 will provide materials for snowshoes. Please let Joe know you plan on building a pair of snowshoes.

Capital City District Roundtable

See you on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the LDS Church, at 3001 Wisseman Drive. I need Scouts to assist with the opening ceremony. Please contact me if you can help. Roundtable starts at 7:00 PM. We'll need Scouts to report at 6:30 PM to assist with the ceremony.

Christmas Tree Pick Up in Rosemont and Mather

Troop 380 will pick up Christmas Trees in the Rosemont and Mather neighborhoods on January 2 and 8, 2011. If you would like your tree picked up please call 916-383-4692 and leave the date (January 2 or 8), your address, and phone number. We are asking for a $10.00 donation. Your donation will help scouts go to summer camp. Thank you.

Winter Merit Badges

Our winter merit badge series will begin on January 10, 2011. We will offer two Eagle required merit badges and two optional merit badges. Sheri Rush will offer Citizenship in the Community. Elizabeth Ruygt will offer Family Life. Gary Lentsch will offer Gardening. Erik Carlson will offer Pets. Merit Badge sessions will be on January 10, 31, February 7, 28, March 7, and 14. All sessions will begin at 6:30 PM.

White Elephant Party: Saturday, January 8, 2011

All Troop 380 Parents are invited to attend the annual White Elephant Party on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at 7:00 PM. Our hosts are Peter and Sherri Brown at their home in Gold River. Please bring something to eat and a white elephant gift. Remember adults only. Don't miss this great evening of fun, food, and laughter.

Christmas Tree Pick Up: Saturday, January 2, 2010

The flier distribution went very well. We passed out over 5,000 fliers. We will pick up trees on Saturday, January 2 and 8. Meet at Sequoia Elementary School at 9:00 AM. Please wear work clothes and your Troop 380 hat. We need trucks and trailers.

Bowling Party: Monday, December 27, 2011

We will meet at Strikes Bowling Center on Laguna Blvd. in Elk Grove at 6:00 PM, sharp, on Monday, December 27th. This promises to be a great way to celebrate the holidays. Make sure you give yourself some extra time to travel out to Elk Grove. The traffic can be a challenge on Laguna Blvd. Wear your Troop 380 Red T-shirts. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Happy Holidays

Chris and I want to wish all of you the happiest of holidays. We hope that everyone in our Troop and Crew 380 Scouting family have a wonderful and safe Christmas. 2011 will be another great year for Troop 380. Thank you all for your support.

Troop Bowling Night

Please sign up for the Troop Bowling Night on Monday, December 27, 2010, at Strikes Bowling Center in Elk Grove. Scouts bowl for $8.00. Parents and siblings bowl for $13.00. Fee includes: Bowling, Shoe Rental, Pizza, Soda, and Game Tokens. You must sign up in advance at the Troop Meeting on December 20th or email Dave.

Christmas Tree Recycling Project

Make sure you attend the meeting on Monday, December 20th, to find out your assignments for the Christmas Tree Recycling Project. We will begin distributing fliers on Tuesday, December 21st. Please wear your Red Troop 380 gear. We will meet at the church at 9:00 AM for flier distribution. We will also meet on January 2 and 8, 2011, at Sequoia School, to collect trees. This project is a great way to earn money for your Scout accounts.

Troop Meeting: Monday, December 20, 2010

We will be discussing the upcoming Christmas Tree Recycling Project on Monday. Make sure you are there to find out how you can participate. Please do not miss the Bowling Sign Ups. This will be your only chance to sign up for this special event. Please wear your new 100th Anniversary Neckerchief.

Mission Peak Hike Postponed

The weather does not seem to be cooperating this past month. We have to postpone the Mission Peak Hike because of the upcoming weather forecast. Stay tuned for more details about a new date. Pray for clear weather.

Grover Hot Springs Camp Out Postponed

Due to the weather forecast we have postponed the Grover Hot Springs Camp Out. Please attend the Troop Meeting on Monday to find our more about the future date for this camp out.

Winter Court of Honor: Monday, December 13, 2010

The Winter Court of Honor will be held at Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School, at 8691 Power Inn Road, in Elk Grove. The Court will be on Monday, December 13, 2010, starting at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be served at at 6:30 PM. The cost will be $2.00 per person. Troop 380 Scouts and Venture Crew 380 eat for free. All families are asked to bring a LARGE festive salad, sidedish, or dessert. The troop is preparing tri-tip and hot dogs. Please sign up at the Troop Meeting prior to the December 6th meeting. Don't miss this special Court of Honor.

Mission Peak Hike - Rim of the Bay

Our next Rim of the Bay Hike will be on Saturday, December 4, 2010 to the top of Mission Peak. This is a great hike to view the South end of San Francisco Bay. The permission slip is available on this website. See Charles Potter for more information.

Grover Hot Springs Camp Out

Our next overnighter will be to Grover Hot Springs in the Sierra Nevada near the town of Markleeville. We'll have a wonderful time swimming in the hot springs and cool pool, hike, and eat great meals. Permission Slips are available on this website for this November 20-21, 2010 camp out. See Mark Woosley for details.

Scouting for Food: Saturday, November 13, 2010

Troop 380 will conduct its annual service project, Scouting for Food, on Saturday, November 13th. We will meet at the parking lot of Save Mart on Kiefer Blvd, at 8:30 AM. We will work until 4:00 PM. The troop will serve breakfast and lunch. Please wear your class A Uniform.

William R's Eagle Scout Court of Honor: Sunday, November 7, 2010

Join William and his family at New San Juan High School on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 3:00 PM as Troop 380 presents its newest Eagle Scout. Refreshment will follow the Court of Honor prepared by the school's culinary school. Congratulations William!

Troop Open House: Monday, November 8, 2010

Troop 380 would like to invite all potential members of Troop 380 to our Open House on Monday, November 8, 2010, at 7:00 PM. Please bring your parents for this special evening introducing you to our program and activities. Please contact Scoutmaster Dave Ishikawa if you would like more information at sm-380@comcast.net.

Troop Parent Meeting

It's time for our monthly Troop Parent Meeting, on the last Tuesday of the month. The date of the October meeting is Tuesday, October 26, 2010. We have lots of items to discuss and help out the Troop with including; Fall Camporee, Scouting for Food, Winter Court of Honor, and Fund Raising. It is important that parents get involved in your son's troop. See you on Tuesday.

Capital City District Fall Camporee

Join the Scouts from the Capital City District at Van Vleck Ranch (near Rancho Murietta) on Halloween weekend, October 29-31, 2010. Troop 380 will compete in this Halloween theme camporee. Sign up at the troop meeting.

Safetyville Halloween Haunt Service Project

Troop 380 has been asked to assist at Safetyville USA on Saturday, October 23, 2010.  Annually Safetyville hosts "Halloween Haunt."  Thousands of little trick or treaters visit the miniature town to play games and eat food. Troop 380 will act as a service unit at this event.

2012 Yellowstone Trip Planning Meeting

Scouts and adults interested in getting more information, or participating in our road trip to Yellowstone National Park and to Camp Buffalo Bill, during the summer of 2012 should attend the meeting on Monday, October 18, 2010, at 8:00 PM, following the troop meeting. We will discuss camp, travel, sight seeing in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, and much more. This trip is open to all Troop 380 Scouts.

Merit Badge Counselor Session for All Adults

We will offer a Merit Badge Counselor Session on Monday, October 11, 2010, at 6:30 PM. Adult leaders will be able to fill out the merit badge counselor application, adult registration form, and turn in Youth Protection certificates. If you have not completed Youth Protection you may complete a live course on Monday night. We will also talk about "How to be a Merit Badge Counselor." Please contact Dave if you plan on participating so we can have enough materials available.

Pathfinding Merit Badge - Historic Merit Badge Workshop

Mike Kuykendall, Neil Ishikawa, and Jon Traum will offer the Pathfinding Merit Badge to all troop members on Monday, October 11, 2010. The workshop will begin at 6:00 PM. This is a Historic Merit Badge and will only be offered in 2010 and must be completed by the end of the year. Please bring pencil and paper.

Popcorn Order Due

All Trails End Popcorn Sales are due on Monday, October 11, 2010.  You will be eligible for prizes and earn credits for you Scout Account.  Please contact Naomi Mellerski if you have any questions.

Webelos Woods

Scouts and adults that signed up for staff at Webelos Woods are to meet at Camp Pollock on Friday night, October 8th. Please bring a sack dinner for the evening. We will have a cracker barrel, staff training, and a possible movie. If you can only work on Saturday, that is okay we'll see you at Camp Pollock. It will be lots of fun.

Magazine Sales

Don't forget Magazine Sale Order forms are due at the October 4th Troop Meeting.

Troop Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Troop 380 parents are encouraged to attend the Troop Parent Meeting to support your son and the troop. We meet at the Emmanuel Baptist Church at 7:30 PM. Please contact Zenaida Kamine if you have any questions.

Webelos Woods Staff

Webelos Woods returns on October 9-10, 2010, at Camp Pollock. Chris Ishikawa is looking for adults and Scouts to serve on Staff. Please fill out an application for this great event. Staff development will begin on Friday, October 8, 2010. Cost for staff is $15.00 which includes food and a hat. Please talk to Chris if you have any questions.

Fall Court of Honor: Ice Cream Sundaes!

Our Fall Court of Honor will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010, at 6:30 PM. It promises to be a great Court with lots of awards and recognition. Summer camp, golf, Hig Sierra Trek, Pinnacles, and much more will be on the agenda, plus photos from our summer events. We will follow the program with do it yourself Ice Cream Sundaes. Don't miss it. Parents and families members are encouraged to attend.

Historic Carpentry Merit Badge Workshop

Mark Woosley, Frank Shaw, Don Dier, and Ralph Merrill will be offering Scouts the opportunity to earn the Carpentry Merit Badge. This is a historic merit badge only offered during the centennial year (2010). The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Mark Woosley's house. Please sign up at the Troop Meeting September 13, 2010. A small fee will be collected to help pay for the project that is required as part of the merit badge.

New District Roundtable: September 9, 2010

Come and participate in our New District Roundtable and meet Scout leaders from all over our newly merged district.  Also find out the New District name, learn about upcoming district and council activities, and get some great training. We also give out prizes and have lots of fun. Roundtable is held on the second Thursday of each month at the LDS Church at 3001 Wisseman Drive.  See you there!

Monterey Trip: Labor Day Weekend

Come join us in beautiful Monterey on the Labor Day Weekend. Troop members may visit the famous and spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium. Scouts can also earn the Pinnacles National Monument segment of the Rim of the Bay Hike series.

Troop Parent Meeting: Tuesday, August 31, 2010

All Troop Parents are encouraged to participate in the monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. We will be discussing the calendar planned by the Patrol Leaders' Council, upcoming fund raising events, Eagle Scout projects, Webelos Woods, and much more.

Jamboree Night

Scouts and leaders who have attended any Jamboree are encouraged to bring their patches, photos, and souvenirs to display at the meeting on Monday, Agusut 30, 2010. Set up will begin at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.

Alistair's Eagle Court of Honor

Come and celebrate Alistair F. being presented Scouting's highest award, the rank of Eagle Scout, at a court of honor on Monday, August 23, 2010, at 7:00 PM. Please join Jennifer and Howard, Alistair's parents, as we pay tribute to this great achievement. Refreshments will be served immediately following the Court of Honor.

Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

The Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma is on Sunday, August 22, 2010, at Infineon Raceway. This is a great opportunity to see the official BSA Racecar driven by Scott Dixon, or drivers like Danica Patrick and Dario Franchitti. Scouts and Adults in Uniform can get in free if you wear your uniform and have a free Scout ticket. Please see Maryann Evans if you are interested in participating in this great event.

High Sierra Trek

It's not too late to join this great adventure along the Pacific Crest Trail on August 19-22, 2010. This 25 mile backpacking trip will follow the Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe-Yosemite Trail between Ebbett's Pass and Carson Pass. If school is already in session you can join the group on August 20, 2010. Please contact Jon Traum for more information.

SMUD PIcnic

Scouts and parents working at the SMUD Picnic should meet at Rancho Seco by 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Please allow time to travel to Rancho Seco. Adults and Scouts should wear red t-shirts. This is your ticket into the park along with your parking pass. The picnic should wrap up at approximately 5:00 PM. Please report to Chris and Zenaida when you check in at the Group Picnic area.

RDO Roundtable: Last District Activity

Come to the final Rio Del Oro District Activity as we say farewell to a great district. Thursday, August 12, 2010, at 7:00 PM, will be our final Roundtable at the Cordova LDS Church on Cordova Lane. We are asking folks to bring an appetizer or a dessert to share. Johnie Pennington is putting together a special slide show. Lots of special activities and prizes. See you there!

Calendar Planning Meeting

The Patrol Leaders' Council will gather at the church on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 5:30 PM to plan the 2011 Troop 380 Activities Calendar. Please bring your calendars. Class A Uniforms. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Adult ASMs are to RSVP with Dave before the meeting meeting on Monday, August 9, 2010.

SMUD PIcnic - August 14, 2010 - Save the Date

Please save Saturday, August 14, 2010 for the SMUD Picnic. We will be assisting the SMUD Employee Association with their annual employee's picnic at Rancho Seco Park.

Patrol Camp Out

We will host a Patrol Camp Out on the weekend of July 23-25, 2010, at Rancho Seco Park. The emphasis for the weekend will be for Tenderfoot to First Class Advancement. Please see Michael Kuykendall for more information.

Assistant Scoutmaster and SMUD Picnic Planning Meeting

All Assistant Scoutmaster and those who would like to consider being a Troop 380 Assistant Scoutmaster are asked to meet on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at 7:00 PM. We will meet at the church. Also those helping with the planning of the SMUD Picnic will meet at this time. We will work on the picnic first and then move on to the ASM meeting.

No Troop Meeting - Monday, July 5, 2010

Don't forget, due to the fact we have 50 at summer camp this week, we will NOT be meeting on Monday, July 5, 2010. See you on the 12th!

Corey Reynold's Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Corey Reynold's will be presented Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout, on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Please join Joe and Socorro Reynolds, Corey's parents as they celebrate this special occasion at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Court of Honor will begin at 6:00 PM with refreshments to follow. Congratulations Corey on a job well done.

Summer Camp Just Around Corner

We will be departing for Camp Royaneh at 7:00 AM on Sunday, July 4, 2010. We will meet at Sequoia School at about 6:30 AM. Please have your paperwork turned in prior to our departure. Medicals, permission slips, and merit badge/program request sheets are due. Have Fun in the Sun at Camp Royaneh.

Troop to Celebrate 4th of July Early

Chris and Dave want to invite everyone over on Friday, July 2nd for an early 4th of July Celebration. We'll have a pot luck. We'll provide the hot dogs and drinks. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. Also don't forget your chairs to sit on the lawn and of course bring some fireworks (safe and sane only) for the evenings festivities. We will gather at 7:00 PM. Please call Dave and Chris for more information.

Troop Parent Meeting: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

All parents are encouraged to attend our monthly Troop Parent Meeting. Parents of Scouts are all considered members of the Troop Committee, which meets on the last Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church at 7:30 PM. Please contact Committee Chairperson, Zenaida Kamine if you have any questions.

Troop Newsletter Eagle Available on Website

Please make sure you download a copy of the Troop Newsletter. Anyone who downloads the newsletter should enter a note after this message and be eligible for a great prize. Thanks to editor Sheri Rush and Historian Bret A.

Scout Night at the River Cats Game: Saturday, June 19th

Gates will open at 5:00 PM. Chalk talk with a coach and player at 5:20 PM. Parade at 6:05 PM. River Cats vs. Salt Lake City Bees at 7:05 PM. Fireworks after the game. Wear your Scout uniform to participate in the pre-game parade. See you at the Game.

Golf Night: Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Scouts and parents will tee off beginning at 5:00 PM at Bradshaw Golf Center. You don't have to know how to golf to participate. Scouts golf for $6.00 and adults for $8.00. The troop will provide hot dogs. Bring money for drinks to purchase in the pro shop. Please contact Mark Woosley if you have any questions.

Englebright Lake Camp Out

Sign up at the meeting for our trip to Englebright Lake. You'll have the opportunity to either canoe or backpack into the camp ground on the shores of this popular lake. Also check out one of the last covered bridges in the United States. We head for the lake on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Permission Slips are available on this website.

Get Ready for Troop 380's Golf Night

Troop 380 will head for Bradshaw Ranch Golf Course on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Tee times will begin at 5:00 PM. Sign up at the troop meeting for a foursome. One adult must be with each foursome. All family members are welcome to participate. Cost for the round of golf is $6.00 for Scouts and $8.00 for adults. On Monday, June 7th, Scouts will practice golf. Bring your clubs for a practice session at the church. Remember you don't need to know how to golf to participate. We'll help you with clubs and golf balls. See Mark Woosley for assistance.

Summer Court of Honor and Pot Luck - June 14, 2010

Troop 380 will bring in the summer with our annual hot dog feed and pot luck. We will provide hot dogs, drinks, and paper products. We ask that families bring a dessert, salad, or side dish for the hot dog feed. You may want to also bring lawn chairs. It is important that all Scouts and Parents attend our Summer Court of Honor on Monday, June 14, 2010, at 6:30 PM. Awards for the Northern California Jamboree, Scout Expo, Year of Celebration, advancement, and leadership will be presented. See you at the Court of Honor.

Greg B's Eagle Court of Honor

All Scouts and Parents are invited to attend Greg B's Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 6:00 PM, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. The Eagle Rank is the highest rank that can be earned by a Scout. Only 3-4% of all youth that join the Boy Scouts earn this high honor. Please join Greg and his family as we celebrate the great achievement.

Troop Parent Meeting - Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Please plan on attending our Troop Parent Meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 7:30 PM. All parents of Scouts in Troop 380 are encouraged to support the troop by attending the Troop Parent Meetings. On the agenda this month: Summer Camp, Fund Raising, Upcoming Events, Mini Trek, Golf Night, 2011 Planning, and Summer Court of Honor. We meet on the 2nd floor of the Church Business Building. See you there.

Summer Camp Meeting

All Scouts and at least one parent must attend the Pre Summer Camp Meeting on Monday, May 24, 2010, at 7:30 PM. The troop meeting will begin at 7:00 PM followed by the Summer Camp Meeting. Please be prepared to discuss transportation, merit badges, advancement, uniforms, what to bring, and much more. All payments for camp must be complete by the May 17th meeting. Get ready to have fun in the sun at Camp Royaneh! We do have a few spots left.

River Cats Scout Night

Troop 380 will be heading for Raley Field on Saturday, June 19, 2010 for a game featuring the PCL champion River Cats and the Salt Lake Bees. The first pitch will be delivered at 7:05 PM. Group tickets are $12.00 each and are available to all Scouts and family members. Scout Night will feature a pre-game parade around the field, a River Cats Scout Patch, a motivational chalk talk with a player and coach, and fireworks after the game. Play Ball! Sign up soon at the troop meeting.

Mother and Scout Raft Trip

Let's correct the date from the first message. It should say Sunday, May 16, 2010. Moms and Scouts can float down the American River from Sunrise Bridge to River Bend Park. Sign up at the troop meeting. Contact Sherri Brown for more information.

Mother and Scout Raft Trip

Moms and Scouts are invited to float down the American River on Sunday, April 16, 2010. We'll pick up our rafts at the Sunrise Bridge and float to River Bend Park. Some of the dads and leaders will meet you on the route with a fabulous lunch. Get ready to enjoy the beauty of the American River Parkway and the fun of the river. Sign up at a meeting soon. Sherri Brown is the chairperson for this event.

Historic Scout Expo Coming Soon

Troop 380 will be participating in the Golden Empire Council's 2010 Scout Expo, at Beale Air Force Base, on April 30-May 2, 2010. Highlighting this event will be the Order of the Arrow Call Out ceremony, Flight Line Exhibit, Action Alley, Merit Badge Midway, Awesome Arena Show, Community Showcase, Sub Camp Competition, Fly overs, Interfaith Services, OA Village, Venturing Exhibit, Webelos Academy, Cub Scout Landing Zone,and much more. Sign up as soon as possible. The early bird deadline has past so the fee is now $30.00 per person. We are looking for staff and adult assistance. Dave Ishikawa is the chairperson for this event that will draw over 7,000 scouts and leaders. Mike Kuykendall will serve as Scoutmaster for the weekend. See you at Expo!

Summer Camp Sign Ups

Troop 380 is headed for summer camp at Camp Royaneh during the week of July 4-10, 2010. Camp Royaneh is located near the Russian River near the town of Cazadero. Featuring redwoods, COPE Course, the Diamond R Corral, Mountain Man program, large swimming pool, nature center, outstanding handy craft area, shooting sports, and more this camp is one of Troop 380 favorite destinations. Sign up as soon as possible, we only have a few spots left for the summer. See Dave for details. Cost for the week is $345.00

Troop Parent Meeting

All parents are encouraged to participate in the Troop Parent Meeting on the last Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 7:30 PM. We meet on the second floor of the Church's business offices. Please plan on attending, we need every parent's support.

Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting

The PLC will meet after the Spring Cleaning at 7:30 PM at Dave and Chris' House on Monday, March 29, 2010. Please bring your notebooks.

Spring Cleaning at the Ishikawa's

The troop will meet at Chris and Dave Ishikawa's house at 9054 Tokay Lane for Spring Cleaning on Monday, March 29, 2010. Cleaning starts at 5:00 PM. The troop will supply hot dogs and drinks. Parents are welcome to come by and help out. We will finish up at 7:30 PM. Tokay Lane is off of Hedge Ave. between Elder Creek Road and Florin Road.

Spring Court of Honor- Monday, March 22, 2010

Don't miss the Spring Court of Honor on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 6:30 PM. Awards and recognition will be featured and announcements about upcoming events. A dessert competition is part of the evening events. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Court of Honor.

Aquatics Day at CSUS

Sign up for this special day at the California State University Aquatics Center at Lake Natomas. Scouts will gather at the center on Monday, March 29, 2010. Scouts must have qualified for the swimmer classification in order to participate. Sign up at the troop meeting.

Skills Camp Out

All New Scouts are encouraged to participate in the Skills Camp Out on March 20-21, 2010, at Camp Pollock. Scouts will learn about working with Troop 380 gear and how the troop prepares for camping. Sign up at the meeting. Experienced Scouts will report on March 19th for staff development. Cost for the weekend is $12.00.

Welcome New Scouts and Families

Troop 380 would like to welcome all of our new members, both Scouts and Parents to the 380 family. Please check out our website for a lot of great information and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Snow Camp Out: March 6-7, 2010

Don't forget to sign up for the Snow Camp Out on March 6-7, 2010. All Scouts and Leaders are required to have a pair of snowshoes for the trip. Please pack appropriately for the weekend.

Order of the Arrow Candidate Elections

Elections for candidates for the Order of the Arrow will be held at the Troop Meeting on March 1, 2010. Candidates will be Called Out during a special ceremony at Scout Expo on Friday, April 30, 2010.

Troop Parent Meeting

All parents and parents of past members are considered Troop Committee Members. The Troop Parents Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 7:30 PM. Please come to the meeting to support your Scout and Troop 380. We will be discussing Ski and Snowboard Day, Snow Camping, Skills Camp Out, Fundraising, Northern California Jamboree, Scout Expo, Summer Camp, High Adventure, and much more. See you on the 23rd.

Last Chance to Sign Up for Snowboarding and Skiing

If you were inspired by the Olympics, why not sign up for the Family Ski and Snowboard Day at Boreal Ski Resort on Saturday, February 27th. Beginner packages, rentals, and lift tickets are all available for the weekend. Please see Jon Traum if you have any questions. It will be Boy Scout Day at Boreal so you can work on the Snow Sports Merit Badges. All family members are welcome to attend.

Erik Carlson Selected as Silver Beaver

Erik Carlson will be presented the highest honor that can be presented to a volunteer by a council, the Silver Beaver Award. Erik will join numerous Troop 380 Scouters who have received this coveted award (See adult scouters in this website). The presentation will take place at the Golden Empire Council Recognition Dinner on Saturday, February 20, 2010.

BSA Birthday Celebration! Monday, February 8th

Come celebrate the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary at an old fashioned Birthday Party. Cake and Ice Cream will be served. We will play some great party games and sing Happy Birthday to the BSA. Don't miss the festivities!

Snow Camp Date Rescheduled for March 6-7, 2010

The Snow Camp Out has been reschedule for March 6-7, 2010. The change was made to accommodate the new Family Ski and Snowboard Day Date. We will be preparing for this camp out at the February troop meetings.

Reschedule Family Ski and Snowboard Date is Saturday February 27, 2010

The new date for the Family Ski and Snowboard Date is Saturday, February 27, 2010. We will gather at Boreal Ski Resort for their Boy Scout Day. We will have demonstration on Snowboarding, Downhill Skiing, and Nordic Skiing at our meetings on February 1, 8, and 22, 2010.

Scout Sunday: February 7, 2010

Scout Sunday will be on February 7, 2010, at 11:00 PM. Parents and Scouts are invited to attend the worship service at the Emmanuel Baptist Church to show support for their generous hospitality.

Family Ski and Snowboard Day Rescheduled

We have rescheduled Family Ski and Snowboard Day for Saturday, January 27, 2010. Because we were so busy during the month of January we wanted more time to prepare and promote the event. Look for snowboard, downhill skiing, and cross country skiing demonstrations at the Troop Meetings in February. Please contact Jon Traum if you have any questions. Neil Ishikawa is working with scouts on the Snow Sports Merit Badge.

Family Ski and Snowboard Day at Boreal

Troop 380's annual Family Ski and Snowboard Day will take place on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Boreal Ski Resort. Find out how you and your family can participate by attending the meeting on Monday, January 25, 2010.

TWBW Cancelled

TWBW has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Mark Woosley reported that he did not receive enough response for the scheduled event. We'll try again some other time.

Parent Meeting

Troop 380 parents are asked to participate in the Troop Parent Meeting on the last Tuesday of each month. Come out and support the Scouts and your Troop. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 26, 2010, at 7:30 PM. We meet on the second floor of the Church office building. See you there!