Scoutmaster's Minute

Webelos Woods Coming Soon

Troop 380 Scouts and Adults can sign up to be part of the staff for the Council's Webelos Woods on the weekend of September 30 - October 2, 2011, at Camp Pollock. Please see Chris Ishikawa if you are interested in being part of this great program.

Yosemite Service Project

Troop 380 has been selected to perform a Service Project at Yosemite National Park on the Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5, 2011. We will camp at Yellow Pines Campground and perform a service project on Saturday. Scouts may opt to participate in a special overnight backpacking trip on the Pohono Trail and view Yosemite's views from the Southern rim of the valley. Permission slips are available on the Troop Website.

Troop 380's own Bar B Que Sauce

Troop 380 is now selling their own label of Bar B Que Sauces and Marinades as a fund raiser. We have already sold over 600 bottles of sauce. We now have Smooth and Spicy Bar B Que Sauce, Spicy Chipotle Bar B Ques Sauce, Sizzlin' Habanero Bar B Que Sauce, and Zindandel Tri-tip Marinade. The 13 ounce bottles sell for $5.00. The order form is now available on line.

Camp Pahatsi Weekend

Troop 380 in conjunction with Troop 601, Troop 259, Troop 281, Troop 363, Crew 380, and Crew 808 will be hosting a special weekend at the former site of Camp Pahatsi near Soda Springs. Activities for the weekend include a hike to Devil's Peak, overnighter at Long Lake, campfire, rifle shooting, interfaith service, Pioneering Merit Badge, Basketry Merit Badge, Leatherworking Merit Badge, and Fish and Wildlife Merit Badge, fantastic food and much more. Reserve August 19-21, 2011 for this special weekend. All Scouts must have a medical on file with their unit to particpate. The fee for the weekend is $20.00 which includes five meals and a cracker barrel.

Troop Calendar Planning Meeting

Troop 380 will be planning the 2012 program calendar at a special PLC on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 6:00 PM, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. All patrol leaders, assistant patrol leaders, and leadership are invited. Crew 380 will also be on hand. Please bring $2.00 for pizza and soda. Class A Uniforms are requested. Adult leaders are encouraged to attend, but remember it is a youth planned calendar.

Camp Pahatsi Weekend

Troop Calendar Planning Meeting

Troop Swim Night

Troop 380 is having a Swim Night at the College Greens Swim and Racquet Club, 2707 Norte Dame Drive, on Monday, July 18, 2011, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Scouts should come dressed to swim. Please let Mike Kuykendall know if you are planning on attending. We need to give the swim club a count before we arrive.

Camp Pahatsi Weekend

Troop 380 in conjunction with Troop 601, Troop 259, Troop 281, Crew 380, and Crew 808 will be hosting a special weekend at the former site of Camp Pahatsi near Soda Springs. Activities for the weekend include a hike to Devil's Peak, overnighter at Long Lake, campfire, rifle shooting, interfaith service, Pioneering Merit Badge, Basketry Merit Badge, Leatherworking Merit Badge, and Fish and Wildlife Merit Badge, fantastic food and much more. Reserve August 19-21, 2011 for this special weekend. All Scouts must have a medical on file with their unit to particpate. The fee for the weekend is $20.00 which includes five meals and a cracker barrel.

Troop 380 Bar B Que Sauces and Marinade

Troop 380 is now selling their own label of Bar B Que Sauces and Marinades as a fund raiser. We now have Smooth and Spicy Bar B Que Sauce, Spicy Chipotle Bar B Ques Sauce, Sizzlin' Habanero Bar B Que Sauce, and Zindandel Tri-tip Marinade. The 13 ounce bottles sell for $5.00. Look for the order form on line soon.

SMUD PIcnic

Our biggest fund raising event of the year, the SMUD Employee Association Picnic, will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Parents and Scouts can sign up at the Troop Meetings before the event. We will need all families to participate in this huge project. Please see LaMar Mitchell, Don Dier, or Zenaida Kamine for details.

Troop Meeting: Monday, July 11, 2011

Our next Troop Meeting will be on Monday, July 11, 2011. Uniform for the meeting will be ash polos. We will discuss SMUD Picnic, Camp Pahatsi Weekend, Yosemite, and the Bar B Que Sauce Fund Raiser.

Camp Marin Sierra: July 10-16, 2011

A small contingent of Troop 380 Scouts will be attending Camp Marin Sierra on July 10-16, 2011. There are still openings for the week at camp. If you would like to attend, please contact me or Erik Carlson. Camp Marin Sierra is located near Yuba Gap on I-80 in the Sierra Nevada.

Golf Night and Practice: June 27 and 29, 2011

Our annual Troop 380 Golf Night will be on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The first tee time will be at 5:00 PM. We will meet at the Bradshaw Ranch Golf Center on Bradshaw Road between Florin and Gerber. Cost for the event is $6.00 for Troop 380 Scouts and $8.00 for all others. We will also provide hot dogs when you have completed the course. You must be in attendance at the Monday, June 27th Troop Meeting for the practice and orientation session. We have golf balls and short irons for Scouts if you do not have clubs. This year we have invited the Webelos from several packs. Sign up at the troop meeting for your foursome. You don't have to know how to golf to give it a try.

Troop Parent Meeting: June 28, 2011

Our monthly Troop Parent Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 28,2011. Check my email for location, as we may be changing meeting place for this meeting. The meeting time will remain at 7:30 PM. All parents of Troop 380 Scouts and Leaders are highly encouraged to participate in the Troop Parent Meetings. We discuss how you can support the troop and your son, fund raising, future events, and evaluate past events. Please note we will not be having a Troop Parent Meeting in July, because of the World Jamboree and the Crew Trip to Florida Sea Base. Please contact Zenaida Kamine, Troop Committee Chairperson, if you have any questions concerning the Troop Committee.

Golf Night: June 27, 2011

Plan on Attending the June 13th Meeting

I made a mistake on the SM Blog. I want everyone to come to the June 13th meeting for last minute summer camp details. We will not have a Troop Meeting on June 20th. Most of the Troop will be at Summer Camp.

Camp Chawanakee: June 19-25, 2011

Please attend June 20th Troop Meeting to receive last minute Camp Instructions. All forms and fees are due by Monday night. Please take care of all financial obligations by this evening. We are excited about Camp. The snow is clearning and we'll have a great time at camp.

Troop Meeting; Monday June 20th - Last Meeting Before Camp and Last Merit Badge Session

The Troop Meeting on Monday, June 20th, is an important eveing. We will be conducting our final merit badge session for the spring at 6:30 PM. We will be going over last minute preparation for Camp Chawanakee. Bring in your permission slips, medicals, and medication forms. All fees should be finalized. Believe it or not we still have openings for camp. Class A Uniforms. See you at the meeting.

Capital City District Roundtable: Thursday, June 9, 2011

Come join the fun, fellowship, and information at the monthly district roundtable. Roundtable invites all adult leaders and parents to this informative gathering at the LDS Church at 3001 Wisseman Drive. The fun starts at 7:00 PM. The Order of the Arrow will be selling Root Beer Float to raise money for the chapter. By the way the chapter meets at 6:00 PM on the same evenings. Come meet Scouters from all over the Capital City District. See you at Roundtable!

Camp Forms Due: Medicals, Permission Slips and Medication

All Summer Camp forms are now due. Please bring your forms to the Court of Honor on Monday, June 6, 2011 or to the troop meeting on Monday, June 13, 2011. All Scouts and leaders must turn in their medical form, permission slip, and medication form as soon as possible. Forms were passed out at the mandatory Summer Camp meeting back on May 16th. Please download the medical form off the troop website or Sequoia Council website.

New Location for Summer Court of Honor: June 6th

The Troop Parent Committee has decided to move the Summer Court of Honor to Edward Harris,Jr. Middle School, at 8691 Power Inn Road, in Elk Grove (95624). The school is located just south of Lowes on Calvin Road (near Highway 99 south). We will start at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP Dave Ishikawa at sm-380@comcast.net. We were concerned about the weather and the lack of outside eating space at the church. See you on Monday, June 6, 2011

Summer Court of Honor: Monday, June 6, 2011

Troop and Crew 380 will host its Summer Court of Honor on Monday, June 6, 2011, at 6:30 PM. Something new this year will be a Taco Bar. All families are asked to bring ingredients for tacos. The whole family is welcome to attend. Please contact Sally Shaw at fsgshaw@frontiernet.net if you have any questions about the food. The Court of Honor program will feature awards and recognition including the Spring Camporee, Mission Peak, Mt. Diablo, Malakoff Diggins, merit badges, leadership, Honor Scout, attendance, and badges of rank. Don Dier is preparing a photo show as always. Don't forget to bring the family.

Mt. Diablo Camp Out and Hike

Both Troop and Crew 380 will be participating in the Camp Out and Hike to Mt. Diablo State Park. The Crew will depart on Friday, June 3rd. The Troop will join them on the Saturday, June 4th. Joseph Jacobs and Peter Brown will be leading the Troop portion of the activity and LaMar Mitchell will be handling the Crew. Saturday will feature a Rim of the Bay hike to the top of Mt. Diablo. Mt. Diablo is one Northern California's most significant landmarks since it is visible from all over the Bay Area and Central Valley. On Sunday, the Crew and Troop will break camp and head to the Jelly Belly Factory for lunch and a tour of this famous candy factory.

Troop Parent Meeting - Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The monthly Troop Parent Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at 7:30 PM. All Troop parents are encouraged to participate in the meetings. We will be discussing upcoming activities and how parents can support the troop. Please contact Zenaida Kamine, Troop Committee Chairperson, if you have any questions.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Elections

Elections for Assistant Senior Patrol Leader will be held on Monday, May 23, 2011. If you would like to be part of the Troop 380 leadership team, please call Dave and declare your candidacy. Candidates and their parents should meet with Dave at 6:15 PM on Monday before the meeting. Scouts must be 1st Class and have Scoutmaster approval.

Final Summer Camp Payments are Due.

Final Camp Chawanakee summer camp payments are due by the troop meeting on May 23, 2011. Please check with Becky Mesker on your final balance. Camp Marin Sierra fees are now due. We do have some openings for Summer Camp. Please see Dave if you would like to go to camp. We will be attending camp on June 19-25, 2011 (Camp Chawanakee) and July 10-16, 2011 (Camp Marin Sierra).

Final Camp Chawanakee Payment Due

Summer Court of Honor

Our Summer Court of Honor will be held on Monday, June 6, 2011, at the church. This year the Court of Honor will feature a Taco Bar. Please sign up if you can bring ingredients for the dinner. The Taco Bar will open at 6:00 PM and the Court of Honor will begin at 7:00 PM. The Court of Honor will feature recognition including the Spring Camporee, Mt.Diablo, rank, merit badges, attendance, and leadership.

Summer Court of Honor

Mt. Diablo Camp Out and Hike

Troop 380 will camp out at Mt. Diablo State Park on June 4-5, 2011. On Saturday, June 4th we will hike to the top of Mt. Diablo. Crew 380 will be hosting the camp out and will be feeding us dinner on Saturday evening, and breakfast on Sunday morning. On our way home we will tour the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield. Please bring a water bottle, day pack, and cash for lunch at the Jelly Belly Factory. Please be prepared for all types of weather. Please see Joseph Jacobs if you have any questions about this trip.

Fair Oaks Cemetery Service Project

Troop 380 will be participating in a weekend service project at the Fair Oaks Cemetery. Scouts will assist with flag set up and take down of the Avenue of Flags. They will also help with the Services held on Saturday, May 28th. Scouts will also be needed on Monday, May 30th. Please see Elizabeth Ruygt if you have any questions.

Crew 380 Fundraiser at Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill

Join us on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill between 2:00 and 9:00 PM. 20% of your check will be donated to Crew 380. Rubio's is located next to Lowe's at 3221 Zinfandel Drive, in Rancho Cordova. See you on Sunday! Lots of us are planning to be there around 5:00 PM.

Malakoff Diggins Camp Out

Troop 380 is headed for Malakoff Diggins State Park for our May 20-22 camp out. Malakoff Diggins is a historic Placer mining operation in the Sierra Nevada, not far from Grass Valley. Michael Kuykendall will be heading up this weekend camping trip. Please fill out a permission slip available on the troop website.

Mandatory Summer Camp Meeting

All Scouts and parents of Scouts attending either of the summer camps, Camp Chawanakee (June 19-25), or Camp Marin Sierra (July 10-16) are required to attend our Summer Camp Preparation Meeting on Monday, May 16, 2011. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM. We will discuss program, transportation, medicals, and leadership. Please contact Dave if you have any questions.

Capital City District Recognition Dinner

The Capital City District will be hosting its first annual District Recognition Dinner on Saturday, May 7, 2011. The dinner will be held at the LDS Church at 51st and Dover. The dinner will feature the presentation of district adult recognition including the Silver Bear Award. The cost of the dinner is $21.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth. It promises to be a great evening. Dress for the evening is Class A Uniforms. See Chris Ishikawa if you have any questions.

Troop Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 26, 2011

All Troop 380 parents and adult leaders are encouraged to participate in the monthly Troop Parent Meeting. The meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month. Parents and leaders gather at the Emmanuel Baptist Church at 7:30 PM on the second floor of the church offices. Please come and be part of the success of Troop 380. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Please contact Committee Chairperson, Zenaida Kamine if you have any questions.

Capital City District Spring Camporee

The biggest camping event of the year is coming on april 29-May 1, 2011, at Rancho Seco Park. Join Scouts and Scouters from the Capital City District for our first Spring Camporee. Highlights include patrol competition, a Dutch Oven Cooking Contest, flag retirement ceremony, Order of the Arrow Call Out Ceremony, Scout Interfaith Service, and much more. Sign up at the troop meeting. The permission slip is posted on the website.

Jamie B's Eagle Scout Project

Jamie B's Eagle Scout Project will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the First Covenant Church of Sacramento, in Rancho Cordova. Jamie is presenting a Safety Fair for children. The hours for the fair are 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Please contact Jamie B. for more information.

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.

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