Dear Troop Families,

• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop (ILST) - October 15th 2023

• Our annual Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop (ILST) training is planned for Sunday, October 15th 2023 from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM at RHL.

• Signups for ILST 2023 are available on the troop website here.

• Mandatory training for anyone working Tree Lot 2023 Sales booth - October 17th

• For anyone wanting to work a sales booth this year we will be having training on October 17th at the same time as the troop meeting. This training is required to be eligible to sign up for a shift in the sales booth. 

• For any new parents who will be working in Tree Lot for the first time this year this would be an amazing opportunity for you to see how the sales booth works and see if you would be interested in this position. 

• Look for the sign up to become available in the coming weeks. Hope to see you there.

• Please contact the Tree Lot Manager (Mr. Labahn) for any further details.

• Shooting and Rockets campout - October 20th - 22nd 2023

• Thanks to Mr. Fordham for leading the planning for one of our most popular monthly campouts. If weather permits, the troop will be shooting rockets on Sunday morning. Scouts must bring their own model rockets and supplies. The troop will provide the launching stations.Scouts should start working on their rockets now!!

• Please RSVP on the troop website here.

• Troop 235 Family Picnic / Meet and Greet with Packs - Sunday, October 29th 2023

• Please mark your calendars. The troop will be hosting a fun family picnic event on Sunday, October 29th 2023 at Cedar Grove Park in Tustin from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. 

• Thanks to Mrs. Caliguire for leading the planning for this event. More details along with RSVP options will be added on the troop website in the next few weeks.

• Our troop will be hosting families from Packs 235, 217 and 541 and this will be a great opportunity for our scouts to interact with the younger cub scouts and motivate them to continue their scouting journey!

Yours In Scouting,

Pankaj Swami

Back to Troop Night-Troop 235

October 10, 2023

6:30 pm Sharp!!!

Parents,

 Back to Troop Night is right around the corner and we are excited to have you join us as it will be an exciting night with music, prizes, and networking with other parents!

 In order to make BTTN successful, DO NOT WAIT to complete forms!!!

Please note:

*Youth Protection Training takes - 30 minutes 

*California AB 506 Required Training – 2 hours

*Medical Form Part C only required for summer camp or any activity over 72 hours!!! No need to rush out and get a doctor’s appointment for BTTN!!!

The following is a station-by-station break-down of what to expect and what you will need to bring as well as links to necessary forms.  Please ensure all forms have the current required information!                 

You will need your CHECKBOOK and CALENDAR! 

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop (ILST)

 Scouts, 

 ILST is mandatory for all Scouts who want to take on a leadership position in the troop. All Scouts are encouraged to attend whether or not they are taking on a leadership position. This training is offered only one time a year (typically in September / October). 

Scouts who plan to take on leadership positions for the Jan 2024- June 2024 term or the July 2024- December 2024 term need to attend ILST in 2023 even if they have taken this training previously.  This is applicable for all youth leadership positions for 2023 terms.

Scouts need to have attained the rank of First Class to be eligible for leadership positions in the troop. Scouts currently working on requirements for second class / first class are also encouraged to attend the ILST training in October 2023 so they can apply for leadership positions in 2024 after earning the rank of First Class.

For 2023, ILST training schedule is as follows:

Dear Troop Families,

• Summit Bechtel High Adventure 2024 - Roster updates - September 20th 2023

• Initial roster for Summit Bechtel 2024 High Adventure was presented at the parent meeting on September 19th. The roster has been updated on the troop website here.

• Non Refundable deposits are due no later than Tuesday, October 24th 2023. Details are on the troop website.

• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop (ILST) - October 15th 2023

• Our annual Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop (ILST) training is planned for Sunday, October 15th 2023 from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM at RHL.

• Signups for ILST 2023 will be on the troop website here.

• Shooting and Rockets campout - October 20th - 22nd 2023

• Thanks to Mr. Fordham for leading the planning for one of our most popular monthly campouts. If weather permits, the troop will be shooting rockets on Sunday morning. Scouts must bring their own model rockets and supplies. The troop will provide the launching stations.Scouts should start working on their rockets now!!

• Please RSVP on the troop website here.

• Troop 235 Family Picnic / Meet and Greet with Packs - Sunday, October 29th 2023

• Please mark your calendars. The troop will be hosting a fun family picnic event on Sunday, October 29th 2023 at Cedar Grove Park in Tustin from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. 

• Thanks to Mrs. Caliguire for leading the planning for this event. More details along with RSVP options will be added on the troop website in the next few weeks.

• Our troop will be hosting families from Packs 235, 217 and 541 and this will be a great opportunity for our scouts to interact with the younger cub scouts and motivate them to continue their scouting journey!

Yours In Scouting,

Pankaj Swami 

Dear Troop Families,

• 2024 Annual campout planning - September 19th 2023

• The scouts will vote on locations for summer camp 2024 and monthly campouts for the 2024 calendar at our troop meeting on September 19th 2023. 

• All scouts are encouraged to attend so they can share their opinions on the camping locations for 2023.

• Summit Bechtel High Adventure 2024 - Roster updates - September 19th 2023

• Initial roster for Summit Bechtel 2024 High Adventure trip will be presented at the parent meeting on September 19th. Troop families interested in learning more about high adventure selection criteria should attend the parent meeting next week. 

• BSA Youth Protection Training - Important Update for all troop adults

• It is very important that all adults complete their YPT training by Back To Troop night on Tuesday, October 10th. You can find more details at https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/

• YPT is mandatory for all adults in our troop because of Tree Lot. If you have an expiration in 2024 (only an expiration date of anytime in 2025 will be accepted), you still need to complete it as OCBSA is requiring YPT to be done every year now.

• Once you have completed your YPT training, please print out 3 copies and hand them in person to Ms. Alison Baker at Back To Troop Night on October 10th.

• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop (ILST) - October 15th 2023

• Our annual Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop (ILST) training is planned for Sunday, October 15th 2023 from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM at RHL.

• Signups for ILST 2023 are available on the troop website here.

• Scouts who plan to take on leadership positions for the Jan 2024- June 2024 term or the July 2024- December 2024 term need to attend ILST in 2023 even if they have taken this training previously.  This is applicable for all youth leadership positions for 2024 terms.

• Shooting and Rockets campout - October 20th - 22nd 2023

• Thanks to Mr. Fordham for leading the planning for one of our most popular monthly campouts. If weather permits, the troop will be shooting rockets on Sunday morning. Scouts must bring their own model rockets and supplies. The troop will provide the launching stations.Scouts should start working on their rockets now!!

• Please RSVP on the troop website here.

• Troop 235 Family Picnic / Meet and Greet with Packs - Sunday, October 29th 2023

• Please mark your calendars. The troop will be hosting a fun family picnic event on Sunday, October 29th 2023 at Cedar Grove Park in Tustin from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. 

• Thanks to Mrs. Caliguire for leading the planning for this event. More details along with RSVP options will be added on the troop website in the next few weeks.

• Our troop will be hosting families from Packs 235, 217 and 541 and this will be a great opportunity for our scouts to interact with the younger cub scouts and motivate them to continue their scouting journey!

Yours In Scouting,

Pankaj Swami