Annual Holiday Party

When:  Monday, 12/10/2018

Where:  Saddleback Church, in the Refinery

Time:  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Each family is asked to bring a holiday dish to share.  In an effort to make certain we have more than just dessert, we have provided the following guide for the type of dish to bring based on the first initial of your last name:

• A – C: Hors d’oeuvres
• D – L: Dessert
• M – R: Main dish
• S – Z: Salad

In addition, we will have a White-Elephant gift exchange for Scouts and siblings.  Bring a wrapped gift to share.  ($15 max. gift limit)

Our SPL and patrol leaders will have some fun activities planned for the holiday party.  More information to come...

Please RSVP on the Troop website.  If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Happy holidays,

Mrs. LeBeau

NOTE:  Scouts are asked to wear class A uniforms and a holiday hat.

Do you like to explore?   Are you ready for some caving?

     Camp and explore the mud caves in the Anza Borrego desert.

This will be a fun and new adventure!

Leave:  Fri, Jan 26th.  Meet at church at 5:30 pm having already had dinner.  
Return:  Sun, Jan 28st mid-afternoon.  Bring cash for lunch on the ride home.
Cost:  $30/Scouts   $20/Adults

PARENT DRIVERS NEEDED WITH SUV DIRT ROAD CAPABILITY

Click above to Register NOW
Registration is due Monday, 1/15/2018

We're camping in the desert IT WILL BE COLD AT NIGHT.

Special Gear for use in caves

   Bring a helmet for safety in the caves.
   Gloves would be recommended
   Flashlight and/or headlamp...  I'd recommend both!
   Long pants - you may be crawling at some points.  Jeans would be ideal.
                    A day pack may be a good idea too for carrying water, etc.

NO SCOUT LEFT BEHIND
Troop 918 has a policy that no Scout should stay home due to finances.  We have been blessed with the ability to assist where there is a need.  If this would make a difference in your Scout participating, we want to discreetly help.
Please contact our any of the following people:  Scoutmaster Mike Karn, Committee Chair Simon Akhaven or Acitivites Chair, ASM Dave Klein.

Our Council has decided to require to require that all MB Counselors become trained.  Knowing the importance of having a trained MB Counselors working with our Scouts, I am sure you would agree that this is an important and valuable updated requirement.

Previously registered counselors need to take the training by the end of the year. 
All new counselors must complete the training as part of registering as a merit badge counselor. 
Youth protection training remains a required for MBCs and must remain current.

There are two ways to become trained:  Online  or  Live and In-Person Training. 
Either training is fine, however, I strongly recommend the live class.

There is a live, in person class scheduled for Saturday, June, 9th from 9-10:30 am, in the Refinery.  We may also schedule a Troop 918 specific opportunity for the training at a later date.  I highly recommend attending the Class on the 9th.

For online training log into my.scouting.org with your user ID and password and select the MB Counselor training modules.  These modules can take 1-2 hours to complete and all modules are required.  Once complete send your certificate of completion to Dave Klein at kleinds@gmail.com so it can be recorded.

Scouts need to have Class-B shirts for summer camp.  Order now if you need more?
Recommendation:  At least 3 is good.  

Order online now for your Troop Class B T-shirts and Troop Sweatshirt needs
Order NOW at: https://www.troop918.com/paypal/pay