Troop 220 - Chino Hills, CA

Changes to Rank Requirements
The new 2010 rank requirements are now in effect.  Even if you are currently working on a rank in the old Boy Scout Handbook, the new requirements must also be met.  To get a copy of the new requirements, click on this link.

Temescal District Band
Any scout who is currently in band or plays an instrument and is interested in joining the Temescal District band should see Mr. Jack T.

Veterinary Merit Badge

On April 3rd following roadside clean-up, the scouts will have an opportunity to earn the veterinarian medicine merit badge.  We will be departing from Grand Avenue Park at approximately 9:30am and going to the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicines located in Pomona.  We will be returning to Grand Avenue Park at 1pm.  Anyone interested in attending should contact Mr. Jack T. for more information.  Each scout will be responsible for providing their own transportation.

Civil War Reenactment
The Civil War reenactment will be held on April 9th and 10th at Prado Regional Park.  We will be reserving a campsite for any scout wishing to attend.   Please see Mr. Jack T. for more information or to let him know that you are interested in attending.

April Campout
We will be going to Lake Perris on April 16 to 18th.  The cost will be $34 per scout.  Each scout will have the opportunity to earn the Motor boating merit badge.  Additionally we will be setting up a geocashing course for the scouts. We will be departing from the Old Civic Center parking lot on April 16th and returning at noon on April 18st.  Please see Mr. Greg G. for more information or to let him know that you are interested in attending.

Roadside Clean-up
The next roadside clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 3rd at 8am at Grand Avenue Park.  We perform this as a service project to the Lion's Club who is our chartered organization.  It is important that we get as many scouts as possible to help.  As a reminder, roadside clean-up is required for rank advancement.

Scouting Centennial Anniversary
2010 marks the 100th anniversary of scouting and the council has scheduled several special events that will be held throughout the year.  The troop needs to have at least 5 scout volunteers to be Scout Ambassadors to represent the troop at Centennial events.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mr. Carlos L.

Summer Camps 2010
Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about summer camps.  We are planning on attending the following summer camps:

Camp John Mensinger (near Sonora):  www.bsa-gyc.org/sections/Camping/mensinger
Date:  July 11 - 17, 2010
Cost:  $270.00
Payment Schedule:  December 8th:  $100.00  January 5th:  $60.00  February 2nd: $60.00  March 2nd: $50.00
Contact Mr. Jonathan W. for more information or to let him know that you are interested in going.

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Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch(Near Big Bear): www.sgvcbsa.org/camping_hvsr.php
Date:  August 8 - 14, 2010
Cost: TBA                                                  
Payment Schedule:  December 8th:  $100.00  January 5th:  $100.00  February 2nd: $100.00  March 2nd: $55.00
Contact Mr. Daniel R. or Mr. John E. for more information or to let them know that you are interested in going.

Parts A, B, and C of the new medical form are required for both camps, so please do not delay and get the medical forms completed as soon as possible.   The old medical forms are no longer valid and will not be accepted at either summer camp.

Scoutmaster Conferences
All scouts are required to bring their 10 essentials and wear their hiking boots to all Scoutmaster Conferences.

Dress Code Requirements
The following changes have been made to the troop’s uniform dress code:
The top button of the class ‘A’ uniform is to be buttoned.
The troop neckerchief is to be worn over the collar.
The neckerchief needs to be secured with an appropriate slide (tied neckerchiefs and rubber bands are not acceptable).
Hats need to be brought to all campouts (the troop hat is highly recommended).
Scouts will be required to wear hiking shoes or boots to all camping trips.

Adult Leadership Needed
Scouts, we need your help. Please ask your parents if they would like to be an adult leader with the troop. Adult leaders are an important ongoing need for the Troop, and as Scouts and parents graduate from the Troop, more Scouts and parents are necessary to make Troop 220 the best it can be.   Please see any of the adult leaders to find out how you can help.

Flag Ceremony
March 2nd – Wildcats
March 9th – Turtles
March 16th – Buffalo
March 23rd – Court of Honor

March 30th – PLC