Below please find a list of important dates, outings and deadlines in August and September.
Monday, August 31 (Last night for Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review) – This is the last night that Scouts can have Scoutmaster conferences and Board of Reviews for ranks to be award at the September Court of Honor. Do not wait until the last day. Schedule your Scoutmaster conferences and Board of Reviews during any of the Troop meetings in August.
Canoeing merit badge indoor classroom instruction from 6 PM to 7 PM at the church – If you want to earn your Canoeing merit badge, you need to attend this classroom training with Mr. Alvarez from 6 PM to 7 PM at First Baptist church. Then you can attend the Canoeing merit badge day on Sunday, September 13 at Lake Perris. You can sign up for this event on Monday night. See the attached flyer for more details. See Mr. Alvarez for any questions.
Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) – There will be No Troop 2 Meeting on this night due to the holiday.
Saturday, September 12 (Be Prepared Challenge) – We will be meeting at the Jurupa Mountain Discovery Center at 8 AM to Noon. The ‘Be Prepared Challenge’ is a series of scenarios selected from the Scout Handbook. Troop 2 does this twice a year at the end of each Senior Patrol Leader’s term as SPL of the Troop. It is one of the last things he leads his Troop at. This is meant to be a fun ½ day for the Scouts and their families. It’s a challenge to the Scouts to see how they are doing living up to the Scout motto of “Be Prepared”. It gives the Scout’s families a chance to see their Scout demonstrate their skills and Scouting knowledge. There is no pass/fail or advancement, it’s just a challenge for fun and a family picnic to tell tale tales at. You can sign up for this event on Monday night. See the attached two flyers for more details. For any questions about this outing, please see Mr. Rankin.
Sunday, September 13 (Canoeing Merit Badge) – You can earn the Canoeing merit badge!!! You must attend the indoor classroom training on Monday night August 31 and then attend this day trip to Lake Perris to take the canoes out on the water. You can sign up for this event on Monday night. See the attached flyer for more details. See Mr. Alvarez for any questions.
IMPORTANT NOTE – If you want to attend the Salty Rat canoeing trip on October 8 to 11, you must earn your canoeing merit badge.
Monday, September 14 (Court of Honor) – This is an important night that all Scouts, parents and families should attend. Scouts will be receiving rank advancements, merit badges and other acknowledgments for all of the things they have done this summer.
Introduction to Leadership Skills (ILST) Training – Saturday, September 19
· When: Saturday, September 19 (Noon to 4 PM)
· Where: First Baptist Church (Choir Room)
· Why: This program is designed for Scouts that are new to the Troop, new to leadership positions or any Scout who wants to earn their “Trained” patch. If you have not attended the program in the past, you should be there if possible. If you have attended in the past, a refresher never hurts. Please wear your Class A uniform and bring a pen to write with.
· Cost: There is no cost for this event. Please arrive on time as lunch will be served promptly at Noon.
· Signups: Please signup at Monday night’s Troop meeting (August 31) or contact Mr. LaBore between September 1st and September 14th.
Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27 (Sheriff’s Rodeo)
· When: Friday, September 25 (meet at First Baptist Church) to Sunday, September 27 (return to First Baptist Church)
· Where: Glen Helen Regional Park
· Why: Troops from all over the CIEC will attend this event. Scouts will have the opportunity to attend the sheriff’s rodeo. Patrols will also be able to participate in competitions including Map and Compass, Fire Building, Rapid Transit, Lashings, Dutch Oven Cooking and Campsite Inspection. Top patrol earns the inaugural Adventure Weekend CUP!!
· Who: All Troop 2 Scouts.
· Cost: $25 Scouts / $20 Adults (if you pay on August 31) or $30 Scouts / $25 Adults (if you pay between September 1 and September 14)
· Signups: Last night to sign-up for this event is this Monday night (August 31). Contact Mr. McCormick for any questions.