Find past news and announcements for 3rd Quarter 2010 for your reference. And don't forget to check out the Troop Calendar for scheduled current and future events.
September 20, 2010
Troop Committee Meeting - Wednesday September 22 7:30 PM
The meeting will be held as usual at my house this coming Wednesday at 7:30 PM The address is 405 Hillcrest Road, San Carlos (off of Arundel Rd). All adults are welcome to attend. Interested new parents to the Troop are especially welcome and encouraged to attend!
Please forward any additions to the draft Agenda (below) to me by 5:00 PM, Wednesday.
Email me here.
Best Regards,
Kristin H., Troop 321 Committee Chair
Agenda (Draft)
Review Action Items from June Meeting
Financial Report (Muller)
Popcorn/Fundraising (Clay)
Troop Program (Meetings) (Keenan)
Camping Trips for the Next Month (Keenan/Thrift)
Webelos Recruiting (Keenan, Frangos)
Summer Camps (Keenan, Juri)
Training for Adults (Park)
Philmont 2011 Plans and Preparations (Keenan, Foor)
Eagle Scout Advancement Update (Corpos)
Open Adult Positions (Hotti)
POPCORN Update - 9-19-2010
Hello all Scouts:
Are you all having popping fun selling POPCORN?
I have setup a meeting with the San Carlos rotary Club ( which is our Charter organization) on this Coming Friday to give them (about 50 or so) a small presentation about the Troop activities, a presentation by Phillip D. about his Eagle project, and would love to have a few younger scouts that can go table to table to sell popcorn to the Rotarians!!!! Yes this is a new idea. I am scheduling a similar meeting for the San Carlos Lions which is set for Thursday October 14th at Pete’s Harbor at 6:00 to 7:30 or so, and the San Carlos Kiwanis Club.
If you would like to participate or have your Scout participate please let me know and we can discuss the details further on Tuesday. For decision purposes we will be at Piacere from about
12 – 1 or so.
I have arranged for two local corporations to participate in the fundraiser by selling popcorn to their employees. If you know of anyone who owns and/or runs a small local company let me know and we can get them involved!!!!!
A few Scouts have come by my office and Picked Up popcorn to sell directly door to door.
Call me about anything related to popcorn!!! Email is fine tooooo…
Thanks
Kevin C., CCIM
September 19, 2010
Trail to Eagle Reminder
Tuesday, September 21st, 7:30 PM is the trail to eagle meeting.
If a scout expects to attain Eagle rank this year, he should attend. This applies to all scouts that have not completed their Eagle board of review, even if they have completed a project or other work.
Ideally all scouts in 9th grade or higher should attend, independent of their current rank. If you absolutely have a conflict on the 21st, please contact me about rescheduling. The location will be Mahaney Hall. (1336 Arroyo Avenue, San Carlos, CA)
The Patrol Leaders' Council will meet at 7 PM prior to the Troop Meeting.
When planning the boys’ rides, please remember that meetings are scheduled to end at 8:30 PM.
September 17, 2010
Samuel P. Taylor Campout 9/25-9/26
I would like to introduce myself to the new members of troop 321 who do not know me. This is Sally B., mother of current Life Scout Greg B., member of Troop 321 since 2001. Last night at the parent meeting I volunteered to organize the car camping overnight trip to Samuel Taylor State Park during the weekend of 9/25-9/26
This is a really fun, easy, one night car camping trip that will really help your scout kick off the coming year with his buddies in Troop 321. This park is in Marin area, so not too far/long of a drive. The Webelos will also be invited to join us. This trip is only one week from Saturday! Please let me know ASAP if your scout would like to attend! ALSO as with all trips, this cannot happen without the proper number of adult leaders/supervisors.
So please email me if you can volunteer to be an adult leader on this trip.
Thank You, Sally B.
September 16, 2010
Road to Eagle
Next week's meeting, Tuesday, September 21st, will be focused on scouts working on Eagle. The location will be Mahaney Hall. (1336 Arroyo Avenue, San Carlos, CA)
If a scout expects to attain Eagle rank this year, he should attend. This applies to all scouts that have not completed their Eagle board of review, even if they have completed a project or other work. Ideally all scouts in 9th grade or higher should attend, independent of their current rank.
If you would like to attend but absolutely have a conflict on the 21st, please contact me about rescheduling.
- Scoutmaster Mark K.
Fair Share Program
Hi Scout Families!
On Tuesday night at the parents meeting, we kicked off our 2010 Fair Share drive. I am the Fair Share Coordinator for our troop. Fair Share is the program driven by our Pacific Skyline Council to raise funds that support all of the troops and packs within the council.
PacSky provides the background support that enables us to exist as a troop. Wages for permanent staff at the Scout Store, adult and youth leadership training and the ScoutReach program are all funded by Fair Share.
Further, our major camping excursions to Philmont, Oljato, Cutter and Boulder Creek and much of the Venturing program received key funding that eliminates or lowers the events fees we have to pay.
PacSky's budget is 44% Camping and Activities, 38% Program Services, Training and Recognition, 10% ScoutReach and 8% Administration.
It costs the Council $175 a year to provide these programs and services for one scout. That is the true "Fair Share" cost for each scout.
The Council appreciates that each family's situation is unique. Whether you give less than the $175 Fair Share amount, give at the $175 level or are in a position to give more, your support is critical to providing a quality scouting experience for your child.
No family will be denied a scouting experince because of their finalcial situation. If you cannot give the $175 Fair Share, a contribution that is meaningful and possible for your family would be appreciated.
It is very important to Troop 321 that we have maximum participation in this Fair Share Drive. Matching contributors at corporations often inquire how many members are participating in the program. We want a good answer to that! Please go to the PacSky site where you will find more information, FAQs and and Online Donation link just below Hank Scherf's opening letter. The link is easy to follow. There is no need to sign in. You can choose to contribute without signing in. The site will allow you to contribute at whatever level you choose ($25 min), credit cards or PayPal. If you cannot contribute at the $25 minimum level on the site, I will be happy to send you a hard copy Fair Share Commitment Form where you can enter any amount or a statement that you support the objectives but cannot contribute at this time.
http://pacsky.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=23441
Again, 100% participation from Troop 321 is our goal. Please contribute whatever you can.
Please call or email me with any questions.
Thanks for helping PacSky and Troop 321 provide a great scouting experience!
Mike M.
Troop 321 Fair Share Coordinator
p.s. Couple of items I forgot to note in my original ....
1. If you mail in or online your contribution, please email me you did so. I intend to cross check with PacSky to ensure we get credit.
2. At least one Troop 321 parent has already obtained a matching gift from her company. If your employer has such a program, please try to get a match and let me know if you are successful!
Philmont 2011
Space is available on Troop 321’s treks at the Philmont Scout Ranch, July 12-25, 2011. Many people consider Philmont to be the pinnacle of Scouting, the chance of a lifetime.
The elevations are from 6,000 to 11,000 feet, eleven days on the trail backpacking.
Treks are re-supplied with food every few days, reducing the amount of food that must be carried. Most campsites have clean water, so filtering of water is not required, although tablets or MSR drops may be added to the water.
The website is at www.philmontscoutranch.org/. The 2011 Council and Unit Planning Guide is accessible from a link here www.philmontscoutranch.org/Camping.aspx .
Many camps are staffed and have activities. The crew selects a trek that has the activities the crew wants to see. Philmont assigns a guide to accompany the crew for the first two days.
Many campsites have showers and a place to wash clothes. Since polyester dries in a few hours, it is possible to have clean clothes and socks at all times.
Scouts must be 14 years of age or have completed 8th Grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation.
Please send an email to me, Evan Cromwell or Mark Keenan if you would like to attend Philmont this summer. The deposit of $100 plus the first installment of $312.50 is now due. One more installment of $312.50 will be due in March 2011.
Robin F.
Next opportunities to help rebuild the 4H Farm
Yet another terrific opportunity to get involved with SC 4-H's rebuilding effort. My son helped for 4 hours several weeks ago. This is a great way to secure meaningful community service project hours for rank advancement.
YIS,
Jeff W.
All,
This weekend we will be pouring the first concrete at the Farm and will continue to dig out places for future retaining walls and the drainage system. For anyone who can help, we will be working from 9-1 on Saturday the 18th.
The big push comes next weekend Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th both days from 9-5. We will be doing form work to build retaining walls. We need all the help we can get. Anyone who has experience with constructing concrete forms would be especially welcome. Although there will be plenty of things for anyone who shows up to help with.
Come for 1 hour if that is all you can help or stay for the whole day its up to you.
Please email me if you can, to let me know if and when you plan on showing up.
Thanks
Scot Marsters
450-0990
PS Thank you to all of you who have helped so far.
September 15, 2010
POPCORN Online Patrol Challenge and more!
Welcome to another year of Scouting!
Mr. Clay did a fabulous job kicking off this years program and patrol challenge. The next steps are to get your scout registered for online sales. Download a quick tutorial that we will review at next Tuesday's troop meeting - Sept. 21st. But for those eager-beavers who want to get a head-start; GO FOR IT!
Important notes:
· This program runs thru Nov. 4th
· That gives us just seven (7) weeks to support our troop and donate to the US troops
· Salesmen merit badge requirements can be checked off for this activity. Mr. Clay has a sign-up sheet.
· First Class requirement #11 will be covered: Internet safety/cyberbully/precautions
· We MUST beat Pack 321 last years sales of $8,531
I'll have handouts, an overhead projection slideshow and discussion on how to get started on Trails-End popcorn sales, speak about the Salesmen MB and run thru internet safety so please plan on attending.
Yours in scouting,
Lee M.
ASM T321
PS: Positions still available:
1. Blitz Coordinator “Kernel” - Oversee and coordinate 1-2 patrol organized sales events. Simple coordination and phone work
2. Corporate Sales Coordinator “Kernel” – coordinate and schedule (Mr. Clay will Present) several corporation presentations and donation efforts.
September 14, 2010
Mandatory Meeting for Parents
The meeting next Tuesday, September 14th, is the mandatory fall meeting for parents. The location will be Mahaney Hall. (1336 Arroyo Avenue, San Carlos, CA)
The Patrol Leaders' Council will meet at 7 PM prior to the Troop Meeting.
When planning the boys’ rides, please remember that meetings are
scheduled to end at 8:30 PM
September 13, 2010
Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jonathan Foor
You are cordially invited
to attend the
Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Honoring
Jonathan Earl Foor
San Carlos Troop 321
Sunday, October 17, 2010
5:00 p.m.
San Carlos Adult Community Center
601 Chestnut Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Please RSVP by Oct. 4, 2010
650-591-5390 or
robin_foor@msn.com
September 12, 2010
Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Travis Boothe
Please note the following
Boy Scouts of America
San Carlos Troop 321
REQUESTS THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE
AT THE
Eagle Scout Court of Honor
FOR TRAVIS WILLIAM BOOTHE
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM
The Woodside Village Church
3154 Woodside Road
Woodside, California
Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 15
suziboothe7@aol.com
or
650-654-9726
lunch will be served
September 11, 2010
San Carlos/Belmont Community Emergency Command Center Needs Your Supplies/Help
Dear Local Scouting Families in the San Carlos/Belmont Community,
In the wake of the recent tragic fire in the neighboring city of San Bruno, I am asking our local community to come together to help me provision a critical community resource--the San Carlos/Belmont Emergency Command Center and Supply Depot, which I am organizing as part of my Boy Scout Eagle Project.
In the event of civic emergencies such as earthquakes, gas leaks, fires, and floods, affected residents may be asked to congregate in Arguello Park, where emergency personnel will attend to their needs. I have been working with members of the Belmont/San Carlos Fire Departments, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Department to establish an operations base to be used in such an emergency. The depot will hold first aid supplies, rescue tools, and many other important pieces of equipment that would be crucial, perhaps even to you and your family, in an emergency situation. Many of the needed supplies are items which may be lying unused in your garage or place of business. While many of your neighbors and local merchants have donated materials and funds, with a budget surpassing $1,500 dollars, cash donations are still needed to purchase rescue equipment in particular.
If you can donate any of the materials below or can make a tax deductible cash donation, please contact me, Philip DeTurck, at hobopiper@aol.com or by phone at (650) 576-9067 by September 30, 2010, which is my targeted completion date for the project.
I would appreciate it if you would please forward this email to your Troop and Pack families, sports teams, neighbors, friends, and family, as well as any local businesses who might have available supplies. Interested youth should contact me to earn service hours for school, church, or Scouts by distributing flyers to merchants or at sports matches and schools.
Supplies/Materials Needed
Construction-Related:
heavy duty power extension cords 50' - 200'
gas leak detector
electric work lights (Halogen)
power generator
hard hats
saw horses
folding type work planks (2"x8"x 6')
AM-FM Construction Radio
electric drill w/ bits
bolt cutters
Orange/Green Road Cones
crow bars
pry bars
assorted 4X4 blocks (Cribbing Materials)
shovels (scoop/spade)
tool box
hammers - carpenters
screw drivers wire cutters
pipe wrenches
crescent wrenches
vise grips
sheet metal shears
pliers
Safety vests
Household/Garden:
Plastic storage containers
wire shelving
first aid supplies
rubber work boots
fuel cans (5gallon)
rain ponchos
medical exam gloves
battery operated weather alert radio
ice chest
water coolers
paper cups
large 5-gallon water bottles with tops
clip boards (letter size)
step ladders
rakes - heavy duty
folding ladder
trash cans - with lid
fire extinguishers
digital camera
flash lights (maglite)
water service shut off tool
gas shut-off tool
tree trimmer pole
pick/mattock
rope
lap top computer
portable printer/scanner
garage broom (push broom)
sweep broom (corn broom)
dust pans/brooms
Extension Cord with surge protection
Power strips
Folding Cot
Batteries (All sizes)
Other Important Items:
Alpha Lock Wheel Boot
Draw-tite Trailer Hitch
Multipurpose Axe with Sheath and Handle
Pulaski Fire Axe
Hoe/Rake Fire Tool Combo
Emergency Flares (box of 36)
10'x10' Outdoor Carpet
Triage Management Tarp 8'x10' (in the following colors: black, red, green, yellow)
Triage Tags
Emergency blankets (space blankets)
Financial contributions to purchase some of the critical items are gratefully accepted. Please make all donations of supplies and money by September 30th, 2010.
Thank you San Carlos/Belmont Families!
Contact: Philip DeTurck at: hobopiper@aol.com or by telephone at (650) 576-9067
September 10, 2010
BSA - September eNews
Friends,
It’s a great day to be a Scout! Welcome to another exciting year of Scouting. The fall is packed full of fun and exciting events, activities and trainings to support your Scouting adventure. Download the latest edition of the eNews for your review. Please pass it on to your Scouting friends and families. Thank you for supporting the Boy Scouts!
Kent Downing
Scout Executive/CEO
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
1150 Chess Dr.
Foster City, CA 94404
business 650-341-5633
fax 650-341-4527
cell 650-642-8266
www.pacsky.org
September 9, 2010
POPCORN Committee Meeting - Tonight - 5:30
Hello All:
Tonight will be the first organizational meeting for the Popcorn Committee to get off to a roaring start. Please consider attending to make a small contribution to the main fundraising event for your scout and the Troop and the Council.
Positions still available:
1. Blitz Coordinator “Kernel” - Oversee and coordinate 1-2 patrol organized sales events. Simple coordination and phone work
2. Corporate Sales Coordinator “Kernel” – coordinate and schedule (I will Present) several corporation presentations and donation efforts.
If your scout sells enough popcorn 20% of the proceeds might very well pay for summer camp!!!!!
See you all tonight…
Thanks
Kevin P. Clay
September 8, 2010
A Scout is Reverent - Catholic Scouting's Ad Altare Dei Award
The Pacific Skyline Council's Catholic Relationship Committee, in conjunction with the Catholic Committee on Scouting/Campfire of the Diocese of San Jose and the Archdiocese of San Francisco's Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry, is coordinating classes to allow boy scout's to achieve the Ad Altare Dei award.
For general description of the award, please refer to email dated: September 8 with subject line of: [Troop321] A Scout is Reverent--Catholic Scouting's Ad Altare Dei Award.
The award is designed for boys 13-14 years old who have completed the 6th grade. Boys will form small groups of 6 to 8, and the program is designed to last 6 to 8 months. For the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the award requirements can be completed before the mass for religious recognitions on June 5, 2011.
I have volunteered to coordinate interest in the award by scouts that are primarily focused in the San Carlos area (T321, 301 and 149). I will be in touch with St Charles Pastor Dave Ghiorso and the St Charles Confirmation Coordinator (Tammy Palladino) so that scheduling conflicts can be kept to a minimum. The group coordinator and dates/location are still to be determined.
For more information on catholic scouting, please see the attached and www.pacsky.org.
When you let me know of your son's interest (email is best), I will follow-up with additional details once the schedule is set and a location is selected.
Scoutmasters, Pack Committee Chairpersons and Religious Emblem Coordinators--please pass along to your unit.
Best Regards,
Jeff Wilson
ASM, T321
Pacific Skyline Council's Catholic Relationship Committee
scflyfisher@gmail.com / 650-632-4522
September 7, 2010
Training and Planning Calendar
Download the Troop 321 monthly planning calendar for 2010-2011, or check the Calendar page.
Training for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training is this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at the Palo Alto Scout Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto from 8 am to 4:30 pm. You can register online at www.pacsky.org.
Click here to see the training calendar on the Pacsky website at . Select “Training” in the Show Activities For box. Merit Badge Counselor training is the 14th of Sept. in Palo Alto and the 23rd in Redwood City.
Introduction to Basic Outdoor Leader Skills begins Oct. 5 in Foster City (Part 1). Registration is here.
Part 2 of Basic Leader Outdoor Skills is Oct. 22-24 at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation. Registration is here.
The University of Scouting is November 6th at Ralston Middle School in Belmont.
Venture Advisor Specific Training is Nov. 13th in Foster City. Registration is here.
The Santa Clara County Council also has a training program described on their web site at www.scccbsa.org.
This month, on Sept. 18th, Venture Advisor Specific Training is from 8:30 – 4:00 pm at 970 West Julian Street in San Jose. Registration online is here.
Basic Outdoor Leader Skills is being taught from Sept. 17 -19 at the Chesebrough Scout Reservation. Registration is here and the deadline is Sept. 10th.
High Adventure Training, which is highly recommended for Philmont, will be offered in the Spring of 2011.
Adult leaders are required to have Youth Protection Training. Adult leaders should have Basic Outdoor Leader Skills training and Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training. It is particularly important that adult leaders that go on campouts, and particularly to Philmont or to other high adventure destinations, have Outdoor Leader Skills and High Adventure training.
~ Robin
September 3, 2010
Youth Protection Training-YPT
To all,
The list was provided by the district commissioner. It shows what training is recorded if Foster City.
If you have taken the training and it does not show on the list, I would advise you go back and look at the certificate of completion for each course. It should have your name, date of completion and your BSA ID number on it. Then contact the FC office and get it worked out.
Please remember YPT is now only good for 2 years. Please update it if yours has expired. It is also a requirement that at least one leader of any outing certified in YPT. Ever leader on an outing should have taken this.
What the Youth Protection training will give you is a clear explanation of how to avoid any precarious circumstances you may come across, by helping you to be able to recognize a potential problem before it occurs. What the Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training will offer you, is a clear explanation of what “two deep leadership” is, and what the expectation is of an adult leader/parent when out in the field with the scouts. While you are in the process of doing “Youth Protection” training, I would also encourage you to complete the “Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training” at the same time. If you are participating in any adventure that has water involved, i.e. white
water rafting, swimming, canoeing, etc. you need to take “Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense.”
It is in your best interest, as well as the troop’s, to get training. Think about the other organizations and programs that are currently out there today. AYSO has “Safe Haven” and Little League Baseball has “PCA” (Positive Coaching Alliance) youth protection training just to name a couple. AYSO training takes 2 hours and Little League takes about 20-30 minutes online. These groups make it mandatory to complete these courses if you are going to participate in their youth sports. There is no reason that
comes to mind, why we should be any different, when it comes to this topic.
All of the courses are available on line at www.packsky.org. To access the courses go to the website and you will see training listed on the left side of the front page. Click on,
Online Training, and follow the directions. It is that simple. All these courses take about 20-30 minutes to complete. Prior to signing on to take the course, you should locate and have ready, the number that is written on your BSA card. It was number assigned to you when you became a new member. If you no longer have the card with the number on it, you can call Jan Partin at the BSA office in Foster City. The number is 650-341-5633. If she is not available, someone else can look up the number for you.
Please be advised that you do not have to have the number ready in order to take the
online course. You can complete it and then come back on another day and add the number to the file. When you complete these courses, they will go on file at the Foster City BSA office, so that BSA can keep track of who is trained.
Be Prepared.
Bruce Park
bruce@parksalinas.com
September 2, 2010
Weather Merit Badge Program at Hiller Aviation Museum
Dear Scout/Scout Parent,
As a past participant in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Aviation Merit Badge program for Boy Scouts, you have had an opportunity to experience firsthand our unique environment for explorations in aerospace and aviation. We are pleased to announce a new program at the Hiller Aviation Museum for 2010-2011: The Boy Scout Weather Merit Badge.
Weather is a crucial consideration for aviators and outdoorsmen alike, and the Hiller Aviation Museum is able to provide exceptional resources and experiences to Scouts seeking to earn the Weather Merit Badge. Our seven-hour, hands-on program completes the requirements for the Weather Merit Badge with exciting and interactive activities and demonstrations, including:
- Air Pressure Demonstrations
- Cloud Identification Models
- Aircraft Icing Demonstration With Dry Ice
- Take-Home Weather Station Construction
- Instrument Weather Flight Simulation
All requirements needed to earn the Weather Badge will be completed in one day except for a one-week series of weather observations (Requirement 8A). Scouts will build and take home a weather station and data sheet suitable for completing this requirement, which may then be submitted by mail to the Museum’s counselors to receive the final Blue Card endorsement.
Visit our website for schedules and more information about our Merit Badge programs or to download our Merit Badge Registration Form to enroll today. We hope to see you at the Museum again soon for another adventure with Scouting in Aviation.
Sincerely,
Jon Welte
Education Programs Manager
Hiller Aviation Museum
(650) 654-0200 x 222
education@hiller.org
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