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The official Newsletter for BSA’s #1 Troop-Troop 220 July 2010
Boy Scout Troop 220, Chino Hills, CA Charter Organization: Chino Valley Lions Club
California Inland Empire Council, Temescal District
www.troop220bsa.com
Scoutmaster: Jack T. Troop 220sm@netscape.net
Committee Chair: Tina A.
Advancement Coordinator: Kathleen M.
Breeze Editor: Lori H.
Troop Website
The troop’s website address is: www.troop220bsa.com
4th of July Fundraiser
The troop thanks everyone who helped with our 4th of July fundraiser at the Chino Hills Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic to make it another success. We especially thank the Mesa family for donating the grille and Mrs. Donna M. for coordinating the event. The scouts also did a great job in leading the flag ceremony.
Ronald Regan Library Trip
On Saturday July 31st, the troop will be visiting the Ronald Regan Library in Simi Valley to work on the American Heritage merit badge. This will be an all day event. Each scout attending will be required to wear their Class-A uniform. Admission is free to the scouts. For more information, please contact Mr. Jack T. or Mrs. Leigh M.
Annual Planner
The troop’s annual planner will be on Saturday August 21st from 9am to 1pm at Mr. Daniel R’s house. All patrol leaders and adult leaders are requested to attend. All scouts should talk to their patrol leaders prior to the planner to let them know what activities they would like to have over the next year. All patrol leaders should be prepared to discuss at least three activities that should include weekend camp, troop activities, and summer camp ideas. Lunch will be provided by the troop. Please contact Mr. Daniel R. for directions to his house.
September Backpacking Trip
In September the troop will be going on a backpacking trip to Mt. Jacinto. The dates of the trip are September 18th to the 19th. The cost is $25 per person. Please contact Mr. Bob G. for more information.
Roadside Clean-up
The next roadside clean-up is scheduled for Saturday August 7th 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.
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, please go to the troop website and click on the advancement information link.
Changes to Scoutmaster Conferences
When scheduling a scoutmaster conference, each scout must provide verification from Mr. Daniel R. that they have attended at least one roadside clean-up since their last rank advancement. For those ranks that require a leadership position (Star and Life) the scout needs to provide verification from Mr. Gregg G. that they have held a leadership position with the troop. No scoutmaster conference will be scheduled without these items being verified.
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.
Scouts will be required to wear either the troop or an approved BSA hat to all camping trips and outdoor functions.
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
July 6 – Turtles
July 13th – No meeting
July 20th – Buffaloes
July 27th – PLC
August 3rd – Indians
August 10th - Wildcats
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