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Download The Eagle - Troop 380 Newsletter

The latest edition of the Troop 380 Newsletter is now available to download on this website. Take a look at all the past events and all the upcoming events for the troop. Go to the Download tab and look for the newsletter. You might find yourself on the pages of the Eagle.

Troop Family Bowling Night

Our annual Family Bowling Night will be on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at 5:00 PM, at Country Club Lanes on Watt Ave. Sign up at the Troop Meeting. Remember all family members are welcome. Cost of the evening is $7.00 for Troop 380 Scouts and $12.00 for adults and guests. Costs include bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. It has become one of our favorite Troop 380 evenings out.

Winter Court of Honor - December 9, 2013

Troop 380 will meet at the Rancho Cordova City Hall for its annual Winter Court of Honor on Monday, December 9, 2013. Dinner will be catered by Hickory Hanks Bar B Que. Awards for the Rim of Bay hikes to Mt. St. Helena and Mt. Wittenberg, Webelos Woods staff, merit badge, and rank will be presented. We will also have a Wood Badge Beading presentation. Don't miss this special evening with a special gift who is rumored to be bringing gifts for all good little scouts.

Folsom Adventure - Saturday, December 7, 2013

The troop will try out an urban hike on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Scouts and leaders will take Light Rail to Old Historic Folsom. The troop has arranged for Ice Skating at the turntable. After lunch we'll tour the Old Folsom Powerhouse. A little holiday shopping and back on Light Rail. Just a fun and informative day with the troop.

Troop Parent Meeting - Tuesday, November 26, 2013

All parents and leaders are encouraged to attend our monthly Troop Parent Meetings held on the last Tuesday of each month. We meet at the Atonement Lutheran Church on Kiefer Blvd. at 7:30 PM. Please contact Zenaida Kamine, committee chairperson, if you have questions about our Troop Parent Meetings. We'll see you at the meetings.

No Troop Meeting on Veteran's Day - Monday, November 11, 2013

In observance of Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11th, the Troop will not be holding a Troop Meeting.  Our next meeting will be on Monday, November 18th.  See you soon.

Capital City District Roundtable: Thursday, November 14, 2013

The November 14th Roundtable will feature Dr. Bruce Ostertag. Dr. Ostertag will be making a presentation entitled "Working with Scouts with Disabilities." Adult leaders should plan on joining us a Roundtable at 7:30 PM, at the LDS Church, at 3001 Wissemann Drive. Class A uniforms please.

Monster Golf: Monday, November 4,2013

Troop 380 will meet at Monster Golf at the Nimbus Winery at Hazel and Folsom Blvd. at 6:00 PM. Cost for the evening is $8.00 for Scouts and $10.00 for adults. Please let Dave know if you want to sign up asap.

Samuel P Taylor State Park Camp Out

Our November adventure will take us to Samuel P Taylor State Park in Marin County. We will travel to the park on November 9-11, 2013, Veteran's Day Weekend. Highlights for the trip include a Rim of the Bay Hike to the top of Mt. Wittenberg at Point Reyes National Seashore, a trip to the Point Reyes National Seashore Lighthouse, and a trip to the ocean. Please contact Kim Perry-Reed if you have any questions.

Scouting for Food - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Our annual service project to help those less fortunate will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013. We will meet at the Rosemont Shopping Center at 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM. We hope to collect two tons of food for the Sacramento Food Bank. Please wear your Class A uniforms. Parents are encouraged to wear uniforms or their Troop 380 Red T-shirts. All parents are encouraged to get involved, it is a great project and you get to help out the community. Other troops have been invited to attend.

Special Halloween Troop Meeting - Monday, October 28, 2013

Our Troop Meetong on Monday, October 28th will have a Halloween theme. Scouts and adults are encouraged to wear a costume. We will give prizes away for best costume scouts, siblings, and adults. We will also have refreshments and games. We will conduct a brief meeting to go over upcoming events, like Scouting for Food, "A Century of Honor," Samuel P Taylor Camp Out, and Eagle Scout projects. If you don't have a costume you can wear your class A uniform. Parents wishing to help out are welcome to bring a dish (appetizer type foods, I think we have plenty of sweets). Happy Haunting!

Troop Open House - Monday, October 21, 2013

Webelos, interested youth, and parents are invited to attend Troop 380's Fall Open House on Monday, October 21, 2013. We will begin at 6:45 PM at the Emmanuel Baptist Church at 9350 Kiefer Blvd. Come and find out about how Troop 380 operates and what adventures we have to offer. Remember the Open House is for anyone interested in joining a Boy Scout Troop. See you there.

Eagle Court of Honor - Monday, October 14, 2013

Daniel Richardson will be presented his Eagle Scout on Monday, October 14, 2013, at 7:00 PM. Daniel and his parents invite all Scouts and parents to attend his presentation of Scouting's highest award. Congratulations to Daniel and his family.

Webelos Woods Staff Needed

Scouts and adults are asked to help out at the Council's Webelos Woods event at Gibson Ranch on the weekend of October 18-20, 2013. Chris Ishikawa is the chairperson and would like you assistance. Webelos from all over the GEC will be attending this event. Please see Chris if you can help for a half a day, day, or weekend.

Bothe-Napa State Park and Mt. St. Helena Hike

We are headed for Bothe-Napa State Park in the beautiful Napa Valley on October 11-13, 2013. Part of our weekend will feature a hike to the top of Mt. St. Helena, a Rim of the Bay Hike. The view of the Napa Valley is spectacular so don't miss it. Phil Allen is the adult in charge. We also need drivers for the weekend.

New Hogan Reservoir Service Project

Ben Heningburg will be leading a group of scouts and leaders at New Hogan Reservoir on Saturday, October 5, 2013.  This service project is being hosted by the Capital City District to support our use of the campground for the Spring Camporee.  Lunch will be provided.  Please see Ben for more information.  We will need transportation to and from the lake.  

Trails End Popcorn

Scouts can earn credits for their Scout accounts and help out the council by selling the delicious Trails End Popcorn. You should have received a brochure in the mail from the Golden Empire Council. Please see Naomi Kamine-Mellerski if you have questions or you need more forms.

Camp Pahatsi Weekend - September 20-22, 2013

The troop will travel to Soda Springs for a family weekend at what was Camp Pahatsi on Lake Kilgore. We will take the troop canoes, set up a rifle and shotgun range, go hiking, put on a campfire, and eat some great food. See you on the hill!

Fall Court of Honor

Don't miss the Fall Court of Honor on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM. The Eagle Patrol and the Panther Patrol are asked to bring cookies for refreshments. Awards and recognition will be made for Camp Royaneh, Lost Coast Trip, Golf Night, Merit Badges, Rank, Attendance, and Venturing. Parents are encouraged to attend with their Scouts.

Camp Pahatsi Weekend

Troop 380 is headed for Camp Pahatsi for the weekend of September 20-22, 2013. Pahatsi is located near Soda Springs and was once the location of a Golden Empire Council camp. We will take the canoes, swim, and hike the surrounding area.

Check Out Our 2014 Calendar

The Patrol Leaders' Council just completed our 2014 Program Calendar. We have a year's worth of great activities. Check out the Calendar Tab and see what we have planned. We selected to travel to Central Oregon to Camp Makualla for summer camp. We will also be taking a road trip to canoe in British Columbia. Other highlights include an overnight on the USS Pampanito, Rim of the Bay Hikes, canoe and backpacking trips. Kudos to our PLC!

Yosemite National Park Service Project Weekend

Troop 380 will visit Yosemite National Park during the Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 2, 2013. This four day trip will be part of a service project at one of the most beautiful parks in the world. We will camp at the Yellow Pines campground and complete a service project for the park service on Saturday. Sign ups are limited to a total of 30 campers so sign up early. Jon Traum is heading up this trip.

Eagle Scout Projects

Matthew B., Ian C., and Charlie P. are all planning and executing their Eagle Scout Projects in the next two months. Please support these Scouts as they work toward earning Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout. Please check the calendar for dates as they are announced.

Mini Trek - August 11-13, 2013

Our annual short term backpack trip will take us to Loon Lake and the Desolation Valley Wilderness Area. This will be be a trip for both experienced and beginning backpackers. Scouts will have a choice of several destinations on the trip. Cost is $16.00. Please see Peter Brown for more details.

Lost Coast Backpack Trip - July 27-31, 2013

Troop 380 will take on the Lost Coast Trail on July 27-31, 2013.  This remote stretch of Northern California coast will be the site of our next backpack trip.   We will also have an overnight stay at Humbolt Redwoods State Park.  The permission slip is available on the troop website.  The cost is $90.00 which includes; permits, camping fees, food, and t-shirt.  Charles Potter will be heading up this trip.

Golf Night: July 8, 2013

Troop 380 will meet at Bradshaw Ranch Golf Center on Monday, July 8, 2013 for a round of golf. Our tee times start at 4:30 PM. The troop will provide hot dogs and chips. The cost a round of golf is $5.00 for Troop 380 members and $8.00 for others. Please bring money for beverages that must be purchased in the club house. We will also have a putting contest, closest to the hole, and driving accuracy contest. We will have a practice clinic at the troop meeting on July 1, 2013 as part of the meeting. We have extra clubs and golf balls for scouts who have never played golf. Please see Joseph Jacobs for details.

Camp Royaneh: June 23-29, 2013

Troop 380 is headed for Camp Royaneh during the week of June 23-29, 2013. Scouts will enjoy horseback riding, handicrafts, COPE course, shooting sports, swimming pool, and much more. Camp Royaneh is owned an operated by the San Francisco Bay Area Council. The camp is located near the town of Cazadero near the Russian River and Pacific Ocean.

Russian River Adventure

We are headed for the Russian River on Saturday, June 22, 2013. We will float down the river and stay the night at Camp Royaneh. Sign up a the Troop Meeting. Scouts attending summer camp can go on the canoe trip or come on Sunday.

River Cats Scout Night

Troop 380 is headed for Raley Field on Saturday, June 1, 2013 for the annual Scout Night. Scouts will be able to participate in the pre-game coaches talk, Scout parade, and watch the fireworks. See you at Raley Field.

Troop Parent Meeting - Rescheduled

The Troop Parent Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Heritage Peak Charter School at 8065 Elk Grove Florin Road. The school is located right behind the Taco Bell at the corner of Elk Grove-Florin Road and Vintage Park Drive. We encourage all parents and leaders to attend these meetings. Please contact Zenaida Kamine, Committee Chairperson if you have any questions about the Troop Parent Meeting.

Pack 380 50th Anniversary Celebration

Pack 380 will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special dinner on Saturday, June 8, 2013.  Please see Kim Perry-Reed or Johnie Pennington if you are interested in attending this event.  Tickets are $10.00.  

Crystal Basin Camp Out

Troop 380 is headed for the Crystal Basin on the weekend of May 31-June 2, 2013. We will camp near Union Valley Reservoir. Scouts will be able to try out their canoeing skills and do some special cooking. Peter Brown and Logan are heading up this camp out.

Fair Oaks Cemetery Service Project

Troop 380 will once again provide service to the Fair Oaks Cemetery on the Memorial Day Weekend. Scouts will help set up the memorial service on Saturday, May 25th. Scouts will also help put up and take down the flags in the cemetery on both Saturday, May 25th and Monday, May 27th. Grayden and Elizabeth will be contacting Scouts who have signed up for the project.

Englebright Lake Canoe and Backpacking Trip

Troop 380 will visit Englebright Lake on May 18-19, 2013. Scouts will have the choice of canoeing or backpacking into the Defiance Point Campground. This will serve as one of the tune up trips for the 2014 British Columbia Road Trip to the Bowron Lakes. Ben Heningburg and Nick I. will be in charge of this trip.

Planning for the British Columbia Road Trip

In 2014 Troop 380 will travel to Bowron Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia. The Bowron Lakes are located in the Canadian Rockies and provide an approximately 75 mile circuit of lakes and portages. We will visit Seattle, Vancouver, and much more on our trip to this beautiful park.

Camp Cards on the Way

Troop 380 will be participating in the Camp Cards fund raising program. Scouts can earn 50% on each card sold. The cards sell for $5.00 and provide discounts at a number of local businesses. The cards should be available at the April 15th meeting. Please see Michelle Tyler for more information.

Capital City District Spring Camporee - April 19-21, 2013

The troop will participate in the Capital City District Spring Camporee on the weekend of April 19-21, 2013 at New Hogan Lake.  Highlighting this Celtic themed  weekend will be the Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony, patrol competition, flag retirement ceremony, Dutch oven cooking contest, kite design and flying contest, interfaith service and much more.  Charles Potter and Matthew Brown will be in charge of our participation.  Don't miss the Saturday night campfire and call out ceremonies.  All parents are invited to attend the campfire.  Permission slips will be available on the website. Fees for food will be determined by each patrol.

Aquaitcs Day - March 25, 2013

Scouts have the opportunity to take advantage of the facilities at the California State University Aquatics Center on Monday, March 25, 2013. Scouts need to have the swimmers classification from summer camp. Scouts are to meet at the CSU Aquatics Center at 8:30 AM.  Please have sunscreen, swim wear, sunglasses, towel, and hat.  Please see Floyd Brown for more information on this day long event. The cost for the day is $25.00 and scouts must fill out a release. Forms may be downloaded from the Troop Website.

Skills Camp Out and Spring Court of Honor

Our March activity will take us to Camp Nauvoo, the Golden Empire Council's newest property, near Placerville. This camp will serve as the new training center and Cub Scout resident camp for our council in the near future. We will host our Skills Camp Out on the weekend of March 22-24, 2013. We have a few new Scouts joining the troop and we will teach them the skills to be a successful Scout. Neil Ishikawa will head up the skills camp out. On Sunday, March 24th we are inviting the parents to attend the Spring Court of Honor at Camp Nauvoo before we return home. The Scouts will prepare lunch at 1:30 PM and will follow with our Spring Awards. Awards and Recognition include University of Scouting, Den Chief Training, Klondike Derby, and Bowling Night, plus leadership, rank and merit badges. This will be a great opportunity to visit the camp and have lunch with the scouts. The troop will be picking up the cost of the lunch, but you must sign up. We will arrange for car pools. The camp is less than 45 minutes from our meeting place.

Skills Camp Out and Spring Court of Honor

Our March activity will take us to Camp Nauvoo, the Golden Empire Council's newest property, near Placerville. This camp will serve as the new training center and Cub Scout resident camp for our council in the near future. We will host our Skills Camp Out on the weekend of March 22-24, 2013. We have a few new Scouts joining the troop and we will teach them the skills to be a successful Scout. Neil Ishikawa will head up the skills camp out. On Sunday, March 24th we are inviting the parents to attend the Spring Court of Honor at Camp Nauvoo before we return home. The Scouts will prepare lunch at 1:30 PM and will follow with our Spring Awards. Awards and Recognition include University of Scouting, Den Chief Training, Klondike Derby, and Bowling Night, plus leadership, rank and merit badges. This will be a great opportunity to visit the camp and have lunch with the scouts. The troop will be picking up the cost of the lunch, but you must sign up. We will arrange for car pools. The camp is less than 45 minutes from our meeting place.

Aquatics Day - Monday, March 25, 2013

Scouts have the opportunity to take advantage of the facilities at the California State University Aquatics Center on Monday, March 25, 2013. Scouts need to have the swimmers classification from summer camp. Scouts are to meet at the CSU Aquatics Center at 8:30 AM.  Please have sunscreen, swim wear, sunglasses, towel, and hat.  Please see Floyd Brown for more information on this day long event. The cost for the day is $25.00 and scouts must fill out a release. Forms may be downloaded from the Troop Website.

Spring Camporee - April 19-21, 2013

The troop will participate in the Capital City District Spring Camporee on the weekend of April 19-21, 2013 at New Hogan Lake.  Highlighting this Celtic themed  weekend will be the Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony, patrol competition, flag retirement ceremony, Dutch oven cooking contest, kite design and flying contest, interfaith service and much more.  Charles Potter and Matthew Brown will be in charge of our participation.  Don't miss the Saturday night campfire and call out ceremonies.  All parents are invited to attend the campfire.  Permission slips will be available on the website.

Stockton Thunder Scout Night - March 16, 2013

Troop 380 will travel to Stockton Arena on the night of March 16, 2013 for ice hockey game. It's Scout Night and you get a game ticket, hot dog, soda, and a Stockton Thunder Scout Night patch for $16.00. Sign up by our March 4th meeting. Family members are invited to come along.

Aquatics Day at CSUS - March 25, 2013

Scouts have the opportunity to take advantage of the facilities at the California State University Aquatics Center on Monday, March 25, 2013. Scouts need to have the swimmers classification from summer camp. Please see Floyd Brown for more information on this day long event. The cost for the day is $25.00 and scouts must fill out a release.

Skills Camp Out and Spring Court of Honor

Our March activity will take us to Camp Nauvoo, the Golden Empire Council's newest property, near Placerville. This camp will serve as the new training center and Cub Scout resident camp for our council in the near future. We will host our Skills Camp Out on the weekend of March 22-24, 2013. We have a few new Scouts joining the troop and we will teach them the skills to be a successful Scout. Neil Ishikawa will head up the skills camp out. On Sunday, March 24th we are inviting the parents to attend the Spring Court of Honor at Camp Nauvoo before we return home. The Scouts will prepare lunch at 1:30 PM and will follow with our Spring Awards. Awards and Recognition include University of Scouting, Den Chief Training, Klondike Derby, and Bowling Night, plus leadership, rank and merit badges. This will be a great opportunity to visit the camp and have lunch with the scouts. The troop will be picking up the cost of the lunch, but you must sign up. We will arrange for car pools. The camp is less than 45 minutes from our meeting place.

Troop Parent Meeting - Tuesday, February 26, 2013

All parents and leaders are asked to attend the Troop Parent Meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. We will be discussing some important issues regarding the future of Troop 380. We will discuss upcoming events, Friends of Scouting, Eagle projects, adult leadership, troop organization, fund raising policies, and much more. Please plan on attending.

Klondike Derby

The Capital City District Camporee, Klondike Derby, will take place on the weekend of February 22-24, 2013. We will rendezvous at Martis Creek Lake, near Truckee on a Army of Corp of Engineers site. We have been prepping for over a month for this event and is should be loads of fun. Michael Kuykendall has been getting the troop ready for the competition and snow camping. See you at the Klondike.

Golden Empire Council Dinner - February 9, 2013

Join the dedicated Scouters of the Golden Empire Council on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Red Lion Woodlake Inn for the annual Council Dinner. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award, the council's highest volunteer award. This year former Troop 380 Scouter, Norm Parker has been selected as a recipient for this award. See Chris Ishikawa for more information.

Troop 380 Can Assist With Your E-Waste

Do you want your e-waste picked up and support the Scouts at the same time. Click on the RECYCLE Tab at the top of this page. Or contact www.ewaste4good.com or call 1-800-317-3112 and the company will pick up your e-waste by appointment. The Scouts of Troop 380 will receive a credit from the company which will help scouts attend camp and other activities. Thank you for supporting Troop 380.

Klondike Derby

The Capital City District is hosting its annual camporee in the snow, at Martis Creek Lake, near Truckee, on February 22-24, 2013. Join in on the competition with the troop. Contact Michael Kuykendall for more information.

Snow Camp Out

Troop 380 is heading for the Sierra Nevada on January 26 & 27, 2013. With snow shoes on our feet we will head toward the Peter Grubb Hut near Donner Summit. We will meet at my house at 7:00 AM on Saturday. Make sure you gear is checked out and ready to go.

Troop 380 will pick up your E-waste

Do you want your e-waste picked up and support the Scouts at the same time. Click on the RECYCLE Tab at the top of this page. Or contact www.ewaste4good.com or call 1-800-317-3112 and the company will pick up your e-waste by appointment. The Scouts of Troop 380 will receive a credit from the company which will help scouts attend camp and other activities. Thank you for supporting Troop 380.

Harlem Globetrotter Game - Monday, January 21, 2013

Scouts can participate in the opening ceremony at the Harlem Globetrotter Game on Monday, January 21, 2013, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 2:00 PM. Come see the famous clowns of basketball at Sleep Train Arena. A special $26.50 ticket is available to troop members and family for $16.00. Scouts (cubs and venturing) may participate in the garrison flag ceremony by contacting me before the event. Please reserve your tickets by the January 14th Troop Meeting.

University of Scouting - Saturday, January 19, 2013

Adult leaders and current and potential den chiefs should take part in this all day training hosted by the Golden Empire Council at Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School, on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Adult leaders have an amazing selection of classes to further your knowledge of Scouting and help improve the program for our Scouts. Registration for everyone is on the GEC website. Please see Johnie Pennington about Den Chief Training. The fee for Den Chiefs is $10.00 and adult leaders are $22.00. The fee covers training, lunch and a patch.

Snow Shoe Hike - Sunday, January 13, 2013

Troop 380 will try out their new snow shoes on a hike to Echo Summit, on Sunday, January 13, 2013. This day hike is for those wishing to participate in the Klondike Derby and Snow Camp Outs coming up later this month and next. Family members may participate, but you are responsible for snow shoe rental. Permission Slips are available on this website. The cost will be determined after everyone has signed up. Please see Charles Potter for details. Pack a hearty lunch and bring plenty of water. Don't forget the sunglasses, sunscreen, chapstick and day pack. Be prepared for any kind of weather.

Harlem Globetrotter Game - Monday, January 13, 2013

Scouts can participate in the opening ceremony at the Harlem Globetrotter Game on Monday, January 21, 2013, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 2:00 PM. Come see the famous clown of basketball at Sleep Train Arena. A special $26.50 ticket is available to troop members and family for $16.00. Scouts (cubs and venturing) may participate in the garrison flag ceremony by contacting me before the event. Please reserve your tickets by the January 14th Troop Meeting.

University of Scouting - Saturday, January 19, 2013

Adult leaders and den chiefs should take part in this all day training hosted by the Golden Empire Council at Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School, on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Registration for everyone is on the GEC website. Please see Johnie Pennington about Den Chief Training. The fee for Den Chiefs is $10.00 and adult leaders are $22.00. The fee covers training, lunch and a patch.

Snow Shoe HIke - January 13, 2013

Troop 380 will try out their new snow shoes on a hike to Echo Summit. This day hike is for those wishing to participate in the Klondike Derby and Snow Camp Outs coming up later this month and next. Family members may participate, but you are responsible for snow shoe rental. Permission Slips are available on this website. The cost will be determined after everyone has signed up. Please see Charles Potter for details. Pack a hearty lunch and bring plenty of water. Don't forget the sunglasses, sunscreen, chapstick and day pack. Be prepared for any kind of weather. Sunday, January 13, 2013.

Troop 380 Will Pick Up Your Christmas Tree

Please click on the Recycle Tab above and we will pick up your Christmas Tree on Saturday, January 5th. Please have your tree out by 8:00 AM. We pick up trees in the Rosemont and Mather neighborhood. If you have questions please contact us at sm-380@comcast.net.

Troop 380 will pick up your Christmas Tree

Just click on the Recycle tab at the top of the page and you can enter in your information to have Troop 380 pick up your Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 29, 2012, or Saturday, January 5, 2013 if you live in the Rosemont or Mather areas.  We ask for a $10.00 donation. Beginning on Monday, December 24, 2012 you can leave a voicemail message at 916-363-0380.

E-waste Recycling

Do you want your e-waste picked up and support the Scouts at the same time. Contact www.ewaste4good.com or call 1-800-317-3112 and the company will pick up your e-waste by appointment. The Scouts of Troop 380 will receive a credit from the company which will help scouts attend camp and other activities. Thank you for supporting Troop 380.

Troop 380 Family Bowling Night

Troop 380 will be hosting its annual Family Bowling Night at Country Club Lanes on Watt Avenue, on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at 6:00 PM. You should have signed up for the event. If you have any questions, please give me a call or email me. Remember to be there by 5:30 PM.

Troop 380 Sponsors E-waste Pick Up

Do you want your e-waste picked up and support the Scouts at the same time. Contact www.ewaste4good.com or call 1-800-317-3112 and the company will pick up your e-waste by appointment. Thanks for supporting Troop 380.

Christmas Tree Recycling Project

Troop 380 will pick up Christmas Trees in the Rosemont and Mather areas during the holiday season. Scouts will deliver fliers announcing how to get your tree picked up on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Trees will be picked up on Saturday, December 29, 2012, and Saturday, January 5, 2013. Please contact Troop 380 at sm-380@comcast.net if you would like more information. The troop will also arrange for e-waste pick up.

Family Bowling Night

Troop 380 will be headed for Country Club Lanes on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at 6:00 PM for their annual Bowling Night. Scouts will bowl for $5.00, parents and siblings bowl for $12.00. The fee includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, drinks, and a lot of fun. Sign up at the troop meeting by December 17th.

Winter Court of Honor: Monday, December 10, 2012

Our annual Winter Court of Honor will take place on Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Rancho Cordova City Hall, American River Room, at 6:15 PM. Awards and recognition will be presented for Scout Expo, Mt. Wittenberg, Pinnacles, merit badges, rank, Venturing, attendance, and Honor Scout. Santa will be visiting with special gifts for all Scouts who have followed the Scout Oath and Law. Dinner will include chicken, pasta, salad, rolls, drinks, and desserts. Scouts eat for free and adults are $7.00. Siblings are $5.00.

Mt. Wittenberg Hike Postponed - New Date: December 8th

Due to the wet weather we have postponed the Mt. Wittenberg Hike. The new date will be on Saturday, December 8, 2012. This Rim of the Bay Hike is the shortest of the hikes in the series. The fee for the hike is $5.00. Please bring a lunch, water, and cash for the ride home. See Kim Perry-Reed for more information.

Winter Court of Honor: December 10, 2012

The Winter Court of Honor will be held at the Rancho Cordova City Hall (2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova) on Monday, December 10, 2012, at 6:15 PM. The troop invites everyone for dinner. Scouts will eat for free. Siblings under 10 are $5.00 and adults are $7.00. The menu will include chicken, pasta, salad, and rolls. If you plan on attending, please register by the December 3rd Troop Meeting. The evening will feature awards and recognition, dinner, a special guest with a white beard, and a special drawing. This will be a very special evening so don't miss it. If you were a good scout this year you may even receive a gift from our special guest.

Mt. Wittenberg Hike - Saturday, December 1, 2012

Troop 380 will hike to the top of Mt. Wittenberg on Saturday, December 1, 2012. This is a Rim of the Bay Hike so don't miss your chance to earn another segment. Kim Perry-Reed will be in charge of this outing.

Trails End Popcorn Sales Due November 26th

Our Trails End Popcorn Sale will be ending on Monday, November 26, 2012. All order forms and money is due to Naomi Mellerski. Don't miss this great opportunity to earn credit for your Scout account.

Monterey Trip: November 10-12, 2012

Troop 380 will travel to Monterey on the Veteran's Day weekend, November 10-12, 2012. Scouts and adults will have the opportunity to visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sign up at the troop meeting.

Troop Open House; November 5, 2012

Troop 380 will host its annual Open House on Monday, November 5th at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. We are inviting all potential Scouts to attend and find out about our program. The program will begin at 6:30 PM.

Scouting for Food: November 3, 2012

Scouting for Food will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012. This is our annual community service project in which we collect non-perishable foods. We ask that all family members get involved. We will begin at 8:30 AM at the Save Mart Shopping Center and work until 3:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to help those less fortunate.

Angel Island Trip: October 13-14, 2012

Our October camp out will take the troop to Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Scouts have the option of riding their bikes or hiking to the service camp. Angel Island is rich in history, considered the Ellis Island of the West Coast, this one time military fort and immigration station is not a state park. We will trailer our bikes and backpacks to the town of Tiburon and ride a ferry to the island. We will perform a service project and hike the island. There are spectacular views of San Francisco and the bay area cities. The cost for the trip is $20.00 which include the ferry ride to the island and food. Permission slips are available on the troop website on the download page.

E-Waste Project

Troop 380 has partnered with EWaste for Good to help the environment and earn money for the Troop. This company will pick up E-waste and give a credit to our troop. Just go on line and make sure you click Boy Scout Troop 380 to help out the troop. The website is at http://ewaste4good.com.

Magazine Sale in Progress

Our annual Magazine Sale in now in progress. Scouts earn 50% of their total sales. Scouts will receive credits to their Scout Accounts to be use for summer camp, National Jamboree, or future high adventures. The deadline for sales is September 24, 2012.

Labor Day: No Troop Meeting

Don't forget we will NOT have a Troop Meeting on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012. Please enjoy the weekend.

Assistant Scoutmasters Meeting: Tuesday, August 28, 2012

All ASMs are asked to meet at 7:00 PM at Roundtable Pizza on Kiefer for an Assistant Scoutmaster's Meeting. We will discuss 2013 activities. We will meet just before the Troop Parent Meeting at 7:30 PM.

Trails End Popcorn On Line Sales

Scouts can earn credits for their Scout accounts and prizes by selling Trails End Popcorn on-line.  Go to www.trails-end.com and set up an account and start selling.  These sales go toward your sales totals for the fall.  Good luck and earn money for camp, Jamboree, and high adventure.

August Parent Meeting at Roundtable Pizza: August 28, 2012

We will be holding our August Parent Meeting at Roundtable Pizza on Kiefer Blvd. on Tuesday, August 28th, at 7:30 PM.  Come early to purchase a pizza and visit with other parents and leaders.  Please no children.

Leader Specific Training: August 25, 2012

Adults wishing to get an introductory training class on the Scouting program should sign up for Leader Specifc Training on Saturday, August 25, 2012. The course will be held at the LDS Church on Wisseman Drive, from 8:00 to 5:00 PM. This course is for potential assistant scoutmasters, committee members, and other leaders who want to help the troop grow and be successful. Registration is on line at www.gec-bsa.org. There is no cost for the training, but you should bring a lunch. Uniforms are encouraged. Contact Sharon Jonas if you have any questions.

Mother and Scout Raft Trip: August 18, 2012

Okay mothers of Scouts, its time to get wet on the American River. Troop 380 Scouts and their mother, grandmother, aunt, or significant female adult are invited to participate in the annual raft trip down the river. Troop 380 has made arrangements to rent rafts and will float from Sunrise to River Bend Park. Sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot. See Sherri and Peter Brown for details.

SMUD Picnic: August 11, 2012

Troop 380 has been asked to help host the SMUD Employee Association Picnic at Rancho Seco Park on Saturday, August 11, 2012. The Troop will provide set up,food, drinks, cooks, music, game operations, parking lot supervision, break down and clean up at the annual event. Scouts and parents are encouraged to participate and earn credits for their Scout Accounts. Workers should arrive by 8:00 AM. Clean up and events will end at 5:00 PM. All scouts and adults should wear a red Troop 380 t-shirt. See you at Rancho Seco.

Mini Trek - August 3-5, 2012

Our annual mini-trek will be held on the weekend of August 3-5, 2012 on the Pacific Crest Trail. Scouts will hike from near Donner Summit to Barker Pass. This is a great way to start your backpacking experience if you are a new or inexperienced backpacker. Jon Traum is leading the hike and is a great backpacker and you'll learn a lot. There are some great views of the Sierra Nevada from the PCT, including Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, Devil's Peak, Squaw Valley and much more. Don't miss this opportunity. See Jon Traum for more details. Cost for the trip is $20.00.

Golf Night - August 1, 2012

Troop 380's annual Golf Night will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at the Bradshaw Ranch Golf Center. We will all tee off with a shotgun start at 6:00 PM. All Golfers should arrive by 5:30 PM at the latest. We will have a practice night at the Troop Meeting on Monday, July 23, 2012. Bring your clubs, but if you don't have any that is okay. I have clubs for most and golf balls too. You may want to borrow a putter from a friend or relative. The fee for Scouts is just $5.00 which includes a hot dog dinner. You'll need some cash to purchase a drink in the pro shop. Sign up at the Troop Meeting. Foursomes will be assigned when you sign up. Dress for the evening is red Troop 380 T-shirts. Adults are $9.00 and welcome to play. See Mike Kuykendall for more information.

Troop Parent Meeting - Tuesday, July 31, 2012

All parents and adult leaders are invited to attend the Troop Parent Meetings. The meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, unless announced otherwise. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 7:30 PM at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. We meet on the second floor of the church's business building. Please contact Zenaida Kamine, Committee Chairperson if you have any questions about the Troop Parent Meetings. It is a great way to get involved. We will be discussing our upcoming Troop Calendar Planning Meeting, SMUD Picnic, and future activities for Troop 380. See you there. Assistant Scoutmasters will meet at 6:30 PM before the meeting.

Camp Out at Raley Field

Scouts will have the opportunity to camp out at Raley Field, the home of the Sacramento River Cats on Friday, July 13, 2012. Tickets are now available for this special evening. See Paul Keefer if you need more information. Price includes; ticket to the River Cats Game, overnight camping at Raley Field, and breakfast. Sounds like lots of fun!

Troop Parent Meeting

Our next Troop Parent Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. We will not be hosting a parent meeting in June, since many of our leadership and parents will be on the Yellowstone trip. Please see Zenaida Kamine if you have any questions.

Special Troop Meeting: Monday, June 25, 2012

We will have a special troop meeting on Monday, June 25th at the home of Frank, Sally and Grayden Shaw. We will have a presentation on shooting safety. This will help all Scouts better understand shooting sports and prepare them for one of the activities at the upcoming Scout Expo in September.

Court of Honor Tonight: Monday, June 18, 2012

We will see everyone at 6:30 PM for our Summer Court of Honor. Picnic dinner and all families are invited. A special presentation of the Ner Tamid Jewish Award will be made.

Summer Camps Almost Here

Troop 380 will be attending two summer camps this summer. We will be traveling to Camp Buffalo Bill near Yellowstone National Park on June 20 - July 3. We will actually be at Camp Buffalo Bill on June 24-30. The troop will visit Grand Tetons National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, Cody, and the Buffalo Bill Museum.

On July 15-21, 2012, the troop will be attending Camp Winton at Bear River Reservoir. We do have one opening for this camping experience so please see me asap if you would like to go to summer camp.

Remember you must have your medical forms in as soon as possible.

Scout Expo 2012 Registration

Scout Expo 2012 is only four months away. This will be the biggest event in Golden Empire Council history. The location for this historic event is Beale Air Force Base on September 28-30, 2012. Approximately 7,000 - 8,000 Scouts and leaders will be attending this event. The program will feature climbing walls, bmx bicycles, shooting ranges, military displays, an amazing arena show, ceremonies, interfaith services, merit badge midway and much more. Registration is critical because the military required a security clearance on on participants. Please let us know asap if you plan on being part of this huge event.

Two Eagle Scout Court of Honors - Three Eagle Scouts

Troop 380 will be presenting three Eagle Scout Awards at two Eagle Court of Honors. Angel Echevarria and Travers Hopkins will be presented Scouting's highest award on Monday, June 4, 2012, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. The ceremonies will begin at 7:00 PM. Jamie Brown will be presented his Eagle Scout Award on Friday, June 8, 2012, at the First Covenant Church of Sacramento. Starting time is 6:32 PM. Jamie will also presented his religious award, God and Country Four Star award. All Scouts and parents are invited and encouraged to attend these activities. Congratulations to Troop 380 newest Eagles!

Troop Parent Meeting: Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Don't miss the Troop Parent Meeting on Tuesday night at 7:30 PM. Come out and support the troop and you son. We will be discussing upcoming events and how parents can help out the troop. We will not be having a June Parent Meeting since many of our parents will be on the Yellowstone trip. Contact Zenaida Kamine if you have questions about the Troop Parent Meetings. See you on Tuesday.

Xtreme Scout Expo 2012 Sign Up

The Early Bird deadline for Scout Expo 2012 is just around the corner. Please sign up to participate in this Golden Empire Council historic event at Beale Air Force Base on September 28-30, 2012. Just place a $5.00 deposit to hold your spot on the Troop Participation List. You will save $5.00 by signing up before the deadline. You won't want to miss this great event.

Big Basin Camp Out

On June 1-3, 2012, Troop 380 will travel to Big Basin State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Big Basin was the first state park in California. It is a beautiful park in a magnificent Redwood Grove. In addition to car camping, scouts may participate in a backpack trip over the weekend as an option. Jason Scholl and Jacob M. are heading up this trip. Permission slips are available on our troop website.

Fair Oaks Cemetery Service Project

Troop 380 has been invited to participate in the annual Fair Oaks Cemetery Memorial Day Weekend Services. Scouts will assist with flags, set up and clean up. Scouts can earn service credits. The dates for the project are Saturday, May 26, 2012 and Monday, May 28, 2012. Please see Elizabeth Ruygt or Ian C. for more information about the project.

Bodega Bay Camp Out

Our May adventure will take us to Bodega Bay on the weekend of May 18-20, 2012. We will camp at Doran Beach Regional Park near Bodega Bay. It is right on the beach so get out the sunscreen, chapstick, and sunglasses. The fee for the weekend is $18.00. Please see Wei Hsieh for details.

Capital City District Dinner May 12, 2012

Come join the parents and leaders of Troop 380 as we honor the district leaders, Spark Plug Awardees, and the Silver Bear recipients at the annual District Dinner. This special event will be held at the LDS Church at 51st and Dover. Please see Chris for more information and be part of the Troop 380 reservation. Adults are $21.00. Youth are $10.00.