Boy Scouts of America

Troop 270


Announcements:


1/9/2012

Troop Committee Meeting
and
Patrol Leaders' Counsel

Tuesday,  January 10, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

at the Scout House

All parents and adult leaders are invited to attend
the Troop Committee Meeting

Patrol Leaders (or Assistants) plus all Troop officers
should attend the Patrol Leaders Counsel meeting



Merit Badge Fair
UCR - January 29, 2012
http://ieee.ee.ucr.edu/MBFair.html

Merit Badges that can be earned:

Electronics BadgeElectronics     Computer BadgeComputers    Electricity BadgeElectricity




10/10/2011

Tonight I announced that the Troop will attempt a fundraiser – selling Christmas wreaths.
Preliminary information is posted at: http://riversidescouts.com/fundraising.html.

NOTE: We aren’t quite ready to sell yet – but I want to let everyone know that the prices listed on the information that I handed out does NOT include shipping. Shipping will be $3.00 per item, in addition to the listed prices.  Please keep this in mind as you start discussing sales of these quality wreaths with family and friends.

I hope to have sales packages and more specific information for the Troop within the next week.

This is a voluntary fundraiser – not mandatory.  However, all profits will go to the individual Scout account.  This is an opportunity for Scouts and parents to earn money for Summer Camp and High Adventure Camp.

Stan



Help re-build the pool house at Camp Helendade!
Flyer



February 19, 2011
5k run/walk
Honoring slain officer Ryan Bonaminio
Flyer



Youth Leathership Training - 2011

Foxfire
June 11-18, 2011

Buckskin
June 13-18, 2011
June 20-25, 2011

Scouts:  Write a scholarship request letter to the Scoutmaster!


Re-registration!

Dues for registration for 2010 are due November 29, 2010

Scouts:
$15.00 Registration
$  6.00 Insurance
$12.00 Boys Life (Optional but highly recommended)
Total: $33.00

Adults (Scouters):
$15.00 Registration
$  6.00   Insurance
Total: $21.00


Dues for registration for 2010 are due November 29, 2010

Pay the Troop Treasurer



October 8, 2010

A worthy Food Drive is in process!

The food goes to the Second Harvest Food Bank here in Riverside.
The food is distributed to the poor of the community so they have food especially during the holidays.

Please bring canned and sealed/packaged food, that you would like to donate, to the Scout House by October 31st.

Any questions - please contact Mr. McVeigh


September 27, 2010

The Troop 270 flag is currently on-board the USS Essex
USS Essex

The flag will be flown on the USS Essex, and I hope to be able to post a photo soon!

Thanks to Mr. Leonardi for arranging this through a friend of the family, Randall,  who is an active duty Marine.

Popcorn Sales start on August 20,  2010
Earn $$$$ for SeaBase, Cherry Valley, or weekend camping trips!
Profits go to the Scouts - 100% !


2010 Historic Merit Badge Program
(Information as posted on meritbadge.org)

Updates:

Historic Merit Badges
Updated Requirements
Rev. 4/30/2010

Troop 90 will be conducting a Merit Badge Day on June 19th.
Information available at www.bsatroop90.org/

Troop 270 will be conducting workshops, for T270 Scouts.
The volunteer merit badge counselors will each be discussing and presenting information pertaining to the Historic merit badges on the dates listed below.
Although you may be able to work on the worksheets during the workshop, you will not be able to fully complete the merit badges on these workshop dates.
It will be up to each Scout to work with the merit badge counselors to complete the badges.
Date Historic Merit Badge Presentation Date Counselor
Tracking June 7, 2010 Brian C.
Signaling June 14, 2010 Ray B.   
Carpentry June 21, 2010 Rick P.
Pathfinding July 5, 2010 Stan D.

In the last 99 years, there have been many changes in the merit badge offerings. As society has changed, the Boy Scouts of America has adapted by revising the requirements, implementing name changes, adding new merit badges, and in some instances, eliminating some badges altogether.

For the 100th Anniversary Celebration, four vintage merit badges are being released for the centennial celebration year only, giving Boy Scouts the hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of Scouting while learning how our world has changed in that 100 years.

The historical merit badges will count toward a Scout’s rank advancement. However, Scouts must start and finish all requirements within the year 2010. So if your guys built furniture for their patrol kitchen at last year’s summer camp, they can’t use that product for the Carpentry merit badge. And don’t delay—after Dec. 31, 2010, these merit badges will go back on the “retired” list.

Badges may be earned by individual Scouts, but districts and councils are encouraged to offer opportunities to complete requirements for at least some of these merit badges at summer camp, local merit badge workshops, BSA 100th Anniversary events, and other special venues.

Overview of historical merit badge requirements

2010 Historic Merit Badge Program Resources
Carpentry Workbook BSA Page Packet Merit Badge Book
Pathfinding Workbook BSA Page Packet Merit Badge Book
Signaling Workbook BSA Page Packet Merit Badge Book
Tracking Workbook BSA Page Packet Merit Badge Book

Stan has also downloaded the workbooks and merit badge pamphlets for each of these merit badges, and will make them available upon request.

More information


T270 Trailer
Many thanks to Betty for arranging for the installation of 
the great logos on the Troop's trailer!


Let’s Have Rock’in Fun

 Hangar 18 6935 Arlington Ave., Riverside

 Cost is 15.00 per person with a minimum of 20

 Includes a staff 1 to 5 ratio

 All equipment included

 The staff will show students how to rock climb

 If you are interested in participating please print your name on this form and return to Mary Valdes, either in person or through webmaster@riversidescouts.com

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Hangar 18 Rock Climbing

Return to Mary Valdes

 

Name:_____________________________________________________


Message from Mary Valdes:

Personal Management Merit badge clinic

There is an opportunity for anyone interested in attending a merit badge clinic on Wed. February 24, 2010.  This will be a partial.  I have someone that has a Bachelor's and Masters degree in Economics and Finance that will go over the topics that involve investments and understanding stocks, mutual funds, CD's etc...We are asking for 5.00 dollars per person.  I will sign off on the blue cards (partial) for those who are attending.
 
Date:  February 24, 2010 Wednesday
Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location:  Emmeritus Senior Living 5881 El Palomino Dr. Riverside
              near the Indian Hills Golf Course
Cost:  $5.00
Bring blue card:
 
If anyone is interested in attending please e-mail me or call me (or reach Mary through webmaster@riversidescouts.com)
 
Thanks,
Mary



Re-registration!
Dues for registration for 2010 were due Monday, December 7th, 2009
Please pay the Troop Treasurer ASAP

Scouts:
$15.00 Registration
$2.00   Insurance
$12.00 Boys Life (Optional but recommended)
Total: $29.00

Adults (Scouters):
$15.00 Registration
$2.00   Insurance
Total: $17.00

Dues for registration for 2010 were due Monday, December 7th, 2009
Please pay the Troop Treasurer ASAP

2010 Troop Dues

Reminder

There is a discount available of which you may want to take advantage.

If you pay the full year's dues for 2010 by January 31st, the total cost will be only $50.00 per Scout.

This is a savings of $10.00 per Scout, compared to paying monthly.



7/15/09
updated 1/30/10

The Centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is now available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.  See Handout.



Troop Records

The Troop is in need of the following, completed forms, for each Scout and Scouter (adult):

Parent/Guardian Consent Form for Annual Scouting Participation 

Annual Health and Medical Record 
Parts "A" and "C" are needed immediately for regular Troop activities.
Part "B" will be needed for all Scouts and Scouters that plan to attend Camp Chawanakee.
(For Northern Tier participants, use the Northern Tier medical record form).

These forms are available on the "Downloads" page, and a link is provided above.
Please turn in this necessary and required information as soon as practical to Mr. McVeigh.


Cedar Badge leadership training (2009)
Recommended for all T-270 Scouts.  No minimum age or rank.
April 18, 2009
October 10, 2009
Flyer



Frank Willette

It is with regret that I post this message.
Frank Willette, long-time advocate for Troop 270, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2009.

Frank was 75, and will be missed by the Troop.


Scouts praised for response to tornado in Iowa

4 Scouts died in this disaster - Thursday, June 12, 2008
News article
Think of them in your prayers.

The Sequoia Camping Trip has been Cancelled

(May 23-26, 2008



Troop Dues Discount now available!

Troop 270,
 Thank you for your support and effort this past year. In last nights committee meeting I proposed a suggestion for a $10 credit for dues if they are paid in full by Jan 31st. of each year, a savings of $10. This proposition was passed and I hope this helps you all.
 See you all next meeting,
Jim
Treasurer, Troop 270


Order of the Arrow "ArrowCorps5" - National Service Project
http://www.event.oa-bsa.org/
(Scroll over the photos at the bottome to get service project information)
5 Service Projects throughout the United States!
California project is Shasta-Trinity National Forest
July 12-19, 2008
Boy's Life Link


New Troop Trailer
Scoutmaster Tom has generously donated and set-up a new trailer for use by Troop 270.
I am sure that all of the Scouts and Scouters of T-270 join me in sincerely thanking Tom for his dedication and generosity to the Troop.
New Troop Trailer


Eagle Project Ideas:

Hidden Valley Nature Center
Norco, Ca.

Plenty of Eagle projects available
Contact Margie Valdez at the Nature Center
11401 Arlington Ave., Riverside CA 92505 | Phone: (951) 785-7452


Rubidoux Nature Center
Riverside, CA

I have been informed by Sherry, who runs the Rubidoux Nature Center
at the Santa Ana River Wildlife Area, that she has a number of good Eagle project
ideas, and would love to have Life Scouts work on their Eagle project at
her center. Sherry is the mom of an Eagle Scout herself, and very pro-Scout,
so please don't hesitate to visit her at the nature center or give her a call
at 683-4880. The nature center is located at 5370 Riverview Drive. MAP


Jurupa Cultural Center
Riverside, CA

Mary Burns at the Jurupa Mountain Cultural Center is also looking for eagle scouts to do projects.
Jurupa Mountain Cultural Center website
Map
List of Current Projects (as of 10/20/08)

Related message from Marcelyn:
This is more info for the guys looking for Eagle Projects.
The Louis Rubidoux Nature center (where Mike H. did his project) suffered heavy damage when the river changed course. 
At least one of the bridges mentioned was made as an Eagle project.
This place is near and dear us in the past they have always be great to us helping Cub Scouts with requirements,
helping Boy Scouts with various things they needed including learning about poisonous plants.
It's another resource for Scouts looking for Eagle Projects.
Sherry mentioned to Beth H. that she did have a wish list, so there may be other things needed as well.


Living Free Animal Sanctuary
Mountain View, CA

Masthead_Dog 
 Celebrating 30 years of rescuing cats and dogs from imminent shelter euthanasia
Eagle Scout Projects Available
 
Eagle Scout Medel
Living Free Animal Sanctuary would like to extend an invitation to all Scouts looking for projects worthy of Eagle grade.  
 
We are a nonprofit donor supported, no-kill, cat and dog rescue located in the heart of Riverside County, high up in the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center.  Living Free's mission is to rescue cats and dogs slated for euthanasia in public shelters and find them forever loving homes. Each project we've identified helps make life better for our rescued cats and dogs while they reside with us until they're adopted to new families.
 
For each completed project Living Free will mount a plaque with the Scouts name, date, and troop number in dedication to their achievement. We will also include a posting on our web site with photo and details of the project, along with submission of press releases to local newspapers.  
 
For more information and details on several projects we have available, visit our web site at www.living-free.org and follow the "How To Help" navigation to Volunteer / Boy Scout Eagle Projects
 

We invite you to visit Living Free for a tour of our 153 acre facility.  Please contact me if you have any additional questions.  
On behalf of all our rescued cats and dogs, we thank you for considering Living Free Animal Sanctuary for your Eagle Scout projects. 
  
 
Clay Helgren
Public Relations Specialist
Living Free Animal Sanctuary
951-659-4687
www.living-free.org

 

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