Calendar 2018-2019

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Tuesday 9/4/2018
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2018-2019 Scouting Year (JKM)
Wear your full Class A uniform.  Let's start this year looking sharp!
This will be an important information sharing time for everyone planning to be involved in Troop 407 during this coming year.
All Scouts must bring: 
  • At least one parent, preferably both
  • $90 annual dues: make checks to "Troop 407, BSA"
  • Updated Scout Profile information forms which were sent to you in the mail.  Please provide us with all of the requested information.  Many forms that we must file with the Council throughout the year require this information and it is much easier to collect it all now.  Legible entries in a brightly colored pen will greatly ease data entry.
  • If you did not attend summer camp with us, or used last year's medical form to do so, a new complete Annual Health and Medical Record.
Those scouts (First Class and above) interested in running for SPL or ASPL, come prepared to speak about your qualifications and ideas.
Saturday 9/8
10am - 10pm 		Huntington Beach Join all of your troop friends for a day and evening at the beach. Some will drive, some will ride bikes, all will have fun! Those who are interested will start at The Pond in Anaheim and ride the Santa Ana River Trail to Huntington Beach. We will gather at Huntington Beach for play, a burger and dog BBQ, and s'mores. Bring the whole family. We need committment from some parents to go early and claim a fire pit and some to make the food happen. (JKM) Get flyer.
Tuesday 9/11
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol meetings (Patrol Advisors).
Elect Patrol Leaders, brainstorm campout and meeting ideas, patrol equipment review.
Saturday 9/15
8am - 3pm 		Meet at CUCC parking lot Day hike to Mt. Williamson. (Doug)
This is an easy, but scenic hike that is open to scouts and family members of all hiking abilities. The hike is about 5 miles with 1600 feet of elevation. The trailhead is at Islip Saddle on the Angeles Crest Highway. Bring your Ten Essentials, water, and trail lunch.
Tuesday 9/18
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 9/18
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: SPL, ASPL, JASM.
Quick tour of basement.
Patrol activity: Build most practical thing with staves and rope. Zachary & Coen roam and teach lashings where needed.
Tuesday 9/25
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 9/25
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers
Lake Mead campout preparation: boating and skiing safety and procedures, what and how to pack (JKM & Mark).
Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM)
Friday 9/28 5pm
Sunday 9/30 7pm 		Lake Mead Campout at Lake Mead. (Mark)
Come join us for the resurrection of an old troop tradition! We will camp on a beach on an island in the middle of Lake Mead and spend the days playing in the water and exploring the island. We will have boats and equipment so people can waterski and tube ride. We will have a single troop-wide menu planned by the adults. Bring your swim trunks, sunscreen, hat, ground cloth and sleeping bag, cup, bowl, and spork. And sunscreen and a beach chair. Also bring sunscreen.  Get flyer.
Tuesday 10/2
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels
Patrol activity: who can build the highest spagetti & marshmallow tower.
Board of Review (Jen J)
Greenery Sales Kickoff (Jen K)
Tuesday 10/9
6:30pm - 8:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Court of Honor (Ali Martinez)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner and dessert with all of the Troop families.
Sunday 10/14
7:30am - 5pm 		Mt Baldy Day hike to Baldy Notch and Mt Baldy Peak (Doug).
Tuesday 10/16
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 10/16
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
Leave No Trace Jeopardy (Ian)
Patrol meetings (PLs).
Tuesday 10/23
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 10/23
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines
Patrol meetings to plan Dutch oven cookoff for next week. (PLs)
Cleaning and caring for Dutch ovens. (JKM)
Friday 10/26
5:00pm - 10:00pm 		Sycamore Service Project (Jamie Sutherland).
Help with games and cake walk during Sycamore Family Dance.
Tuesday 10/30
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers
Halloween themed Dutch oven cookoff in costume (PLs).
Greenery order turn in (JKM, Jen K)
Sunday 11/4
8:00am - 11:00am
4:00pm - 5:00pm 		Padua Hills Theater Service project to help setup and tear down for the Padua Art Fiesta (John C).
This event is put on by the Claremont Museum of Art. We help setup tables and chairs, art displays, umbrellas, etc in the morning before the event starts and then help put it all away in the afternoon when it is over.
Tuesday 11/6
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 11/6
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels
Backpacking food discussion and tasting.
Saturday 11/10 8am
Monday 11/12 3pm 		TBA 3 day, 2 night backpack trip in local mouuntains. Specifics TBA. (Doug)
Sunday 11/11
11:00am - noon 		Memorial Park
Flag Pole 		Veterans Day Celebration. (Melissa)
Join the American Legion, Veterans, and other Claremont Scouts in honoring our veterans.
Tuesday 11/13
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 11/13
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
Setup for CUCC Thanksgiving Dinner (JKM)
Campout prep and then fun activity.
Friday 11/16 5pm
Sunday 11/18 11am 		Firestone Scout Reservation Campout. Come join the pumpkin games at the 6th Annual Great Pumpkin Smash. This will be a super fun weekend of patrol events and competitions that all involve mutilating pumpkins. $40 camping fee per person due by Oct 9. Normal patrol cooking arrangements and costs.
Tuesday 11/20   No meeting due to school break
Tuesday 11/27
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines
First Aid round-robin (Melissa to design, leaders & older scouts to teach).
Saturday 12/1
7am - 4pm 		St Paul High School
9635 Greenleaf Ave
Santa Fe Springs 		University of Scouting (John C).
Assorted classes for older youth and adults. Get more information.
Tuesday 12/4
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 12/4
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		Meet at CUCC parking lot Christmas shopping for adopted family. (JKM)
We need adult drivers and shoppers to help with this event.
Saturday 12/8
7am - 4pm 		Bridge to Nowhere Ten mile day hike up the east fork of the San Gabriel River to the Bridge to Nowhere (Doug).
Tuesday 12/11
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 12/11
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers
Wrapping gifts for adopted family. Bring scissors, tape, and wrapping paper.
Cyber-Chip renewal (John C), Knots and lashings relay (Michael).
Saturday 12/15
5:30pm - 9:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Video Scavenger Hunt (Mark), Soups & Sides Supper (Kerry).
P408 Webelos families will be joining us for this event.
Get flyer.
Saturday 12/15
10pm - 11:15pm 		Ontario Ice Rink Broom Ball.  Ice time is 10:10pm - 11:10pm (JKM)
Bring your friends and family.  $10 per player.
Get flyer.
Tuesday 12/18
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels
Philmont 2020 promo (Doug).
Chess Merit Badge (Melissa)
All greenery money is due by this date!
Tuesday 12/25   No meeting due to holiday
Tuesday 1/1/2019   No meeting due to holiday
Tuesday 1/8
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 1/8
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
Pack 408 Yeti Patrol visit.
Fire building and s'mores (PLs)
$100 per person (scout and adult) summer camp deposit due.
Friday 1/11 5pm
Sunday 1/13 3pm 		Sawtooth Canyon Campout at BLM facility called Sawtooth Canyon Campground in the Barstow area (Mark).
Emphasis will be on patrol cooking, advancement, and rock scrambling.
Replaced by Advancement Workshop Saturday noon-4pm at CUCC due to Federal government shutdown and rain.
Tuesday 1/15
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 1/15
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines
Troop and Patrol equipment inventory and organization.
Saturday 1/19
8:00am - 5:00pm 		Meet at CUCC Ten mile day hike up Little Santa Anita Canyon above Sierra Madre toward Mt Wilson. (Doug).
Tuesday 1/22
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers
Troop-wide chess tournament (Ian)
Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM)
$100 per person (scout and adult) Philmont 2020 deposit due.
Final Florida Sea Base 2019 payment due. See Jim for balance.
Tuesday 1/29
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels
Order of the Arrow elections (Jack)
SPL & ASPL elections (JKM)
Patrol meetings: PL elections, Court of Honor prep. (Advisors)
Board of Review (Jen J)
Sunday 2/3
9:30am-11:30am 		CUCC
Sanctuary 		Scout Sunday (JKM).  All scouts are expected to attend to show support and thanks to our sponsoring church.
We will attend the 10am service as a group in full, neat, dress Class A uniform. We will all act as ushers and greeters before the service and some of us will participate as acolytes, readers, musicians, and leading the Children's Celebration. We are hosting the "coffee" after the service so plan to stay until about 11:30.
Tuesday 2/5
6:30pm - 8:00pm 		CUCC
Refectory 		Court of Honor (Angelique Barnum)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner and dessert with all of the Troop families.
Sunday 2/10
2:00pm-4:00pm 		Martinez
Home 		Ali Martinez will be kicking of Merit Badge classes for Sports, Scholarship, and Salesmanship. You can work on any one, two, or all three.
Tuesday 2/12
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 2/12
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
Wilderness food and water, hazardous weather.
Friday 2/15 5pm
Sunday 2/17 6pm 		Anza-Borrego
Desert State Park		 Campout to explore the interesting desert features and wildflower bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. (Doug)
Tuesday 2/19
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 2/19
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines.
Advancement round robin:
  • Station 1 Knots Tenderfoot requirements 3a, 3c, 3d, and Scout 4d (Adam H & Roman).
  • Station 2 Navigation Second Class 3a, 3c, and 3d (Ian B & Doug).
  • Station 3 First Aid Tenderfoot 4a and Second Class 6a (Melissa & Josh).
  • Station 4 Knife safety Scout 5, Tenderfoot 3d (Jack).
Friday 2/22
7pm - 10pm 		Ontario Reign San Gabriel Valley District Scout Night at the Ontario Reign.
Sign up and pay individually for this event at this link.
Saturday 2/23
7:30am - 5pm 		Slide Mountain Lookout 10 mike day hike. Pyramid Lake to Slide Mountain Lookout. (Doug)
Should have great views of Pyramid Lake and the Sespe Wilderness.
Tuesday 2/26
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panthers.
2 Knots (Roman & Adam H), Scout Jeopardy (Ian B)
Tuesday 3/5
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers.
2 Knots (Roman & Adam H), Leave No Trace (Willow), Physical Fitness (Jack)
$100 per person summer camp payment due.
Friday 3/8 5pm
Sunday 3/10 3pm 		Camp Tahquitz & Snow Summit Campout and optional ski day. (Mark)
We will be staying in cabins at Camp Tahquitz. We have three cabins that hold 9 people each. Our expectation (depending on who signs up) is that two cabins will be male and one female, so we can have a max of 18 males and 9 females on the trip. First come, first served, as registered and paid on the website.
If there are enough adults and scouts interested, a contingent will go to Snow Summit or Bear Mountain on Saturday to ski.
Tuesday 3/12
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 3/12
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels.
2 Knots (Roman & Adam H), Lashings (Michael), Chariot races (Michael)
Patrol Meetings (PLs)
Tuesday 3/19
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 3/19
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
2 Knots (Roman & Adam), Practice bridge building (JKM).
Saturday 3/23
8am - 4pm 		TBA 10 mike day hike. Location TBA. (Doug)
Sunday 3/24
3pm - 5pm 		La Casita Pack 408 Arrow of Light ceremony and bridging (JKM).
We need a bunch of scouts to come build the bridge and welcome our new troop members.
Tuesday 3/26
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines.
Tuesday 4/2   No meeting due to Spring Break
Saturday 4/6
9:00am - 2:00pm 		Western University of Health Sciences Open House at the College of Veterinary Medicine
Earn Veterinary Medicine Merit Badge and learn all about possible careers in veterinary Medicine. Register and attend on your own.
For more information visit www.westernu.edu/cvmopenhouse.
Saturday 4/6 5-6pm
Sunday 4/7 noon-1pm 		CUCC/CHS Service Project: Move tables and chairs from CUCC to CHS Saturday evening and back Sunday noon. (???)
Tuesday 4/9
6:30pm - 7:30pm		 CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 4/9
7:30pm - 9:00pm		 CUCC
Basement		 Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panthers.
Friday 4/12 5:00pm
Sunday 4/14 3:00pm 		Joshua Tree N.P. Campout at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park. (JKM)
This is a great car-camping trip featuring patrol cooking, rock scrambling, orienteering, and plenty of time for advancement.
Tuesday 4/16
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 4/16
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers.
Tuesday 4/23
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels.
Saturday 4/27 8am
Sunday 4/28 3:00pm 		TBA Intro to backpacking trip. (Doug)
Tuesday 4/30
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers.
Friday 5/3 5:00pm
Sunday 5/5 4:00pm 		Firestone Scout Reservation Campout with emphasis on shooting sports. (John C)
Tuesday 5/7
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
Tuesday 5/7
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines.
Saturday 5/11
6:30pm - ??? 		TBA BASH! All parents and adult friends of the Troop are invited to this BYOM (bring your own meat!) barbeque and party. Come get to know all of the adults involved in Troop 407. This will also be an opportunity to participate in the council Friends of Scouting campaign. (See the mailing coming home for details)
Tuesday 5/14
6:30pm - 7:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Parent meeting (CC)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 5/14
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panthers.
Friday 5/17 5:00pm
Sunday 5/19 4:00pm 		San Jacinto 3 day, 2 night backpack trip to Mt San Jacinto. (Doug)
Tuesday 5/21
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers.
Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM)
Tuesday 5/28
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels.
Board of Review (Jen J)
Balance of Summer Camp payment due.
Friday 5/31 5:00pm
Sunday 6/2 4:00pm 		Lake Casitas Campout and bike ride. (Doug)
Tuesday 6/4
6:30pm - 8:00pm 		La Casita Court of Honor (Jamie Sutherland)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner, dessert and the awards with all of the Troop families.
Tuesday 6/11
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers.
Tuesday 6/18
5:30pm - 9:00pm 		Meet at
CUCC 		Evening Hike. (JKM)
We will take the Evey Canyon trail from Mt Baldy Road to the top of Potato Mountain, watch the sunset and the lights of the valley come on, and then hike back down, arriving just as it gets dark.  It is about 5 miles round trip.  Bring water, snacks, and your Ten Essentials.  We need enough parents to drive the group to the trailhead and at least two adults to hike.
Tuesday 6/25
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Summer Camp preparation meeting (Mark).
All scouts and adults attending Summer Camp must be present. It would be a good idea for a parent to attend as well.
Come with all completed paperwork, an advancement plan for the week, tent buddy preferences, and transportation plans.
Sunday 6/30
7:30am - 9:00am 		CUCC Service project for our sponsoring organization. We need to setup tables and chairs on Sixth Street for a block party and picnic. Many hands will make this go quickly. Come back at 11:00 to eat and play games.
Tuesdays
7/1 - 9/1 		Regular Tuesday night meetings will not be held during July & August. Please check this site often for information regarding Troop day or evening activities between now and when school starts.
Sun 7/14 - Sat 7/20 Camp Whitsett Summer Camp. (Mark)
Join us for an awesome week of fun and advancement at Summer Camp. There will be lots of opportunity for advancement, fun, and fellowship.
Thur 8/1 - Wed 8/7 Florida Sea Base Out Island Adventure. (Marty)
Adults: Martin Ramirez, Jessie Emmert, Melissa Brown, Christine Savage.
Scouts: Aidan R, Will M, Coen M, Roman S, Zachary M, Jude E, Ian B, Dylan F, Jack C, Michael B.
One open spot, adult or scout.
Tuesday 9/3/2019
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Refectory		 Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2019-2020 Scouting Year
Wear your full Class A uniform.  Let's start this year looking sharp!
This will be an important information sharing time for everyone planning to be involved in Troop 407 during this coming year.  Every youth must bring at least one parent. (JKM)
Friday 9/6 5:00pm
Sunday 9/8 4:00pm 		El Capitan State Beach Beach Campout.
Saturday 10/?? 7am
Sunday 10/?? 4pm 		Joshua Tree Short backpack to Pine City
Friday 11/15 5pm
Sunday 11/17 11am 		Firestone Scout Reservation Great Pumpkin Smash
Saturday 12/14
5pm - 11:30pm 		CUCC Video Scavenger Hunt and Broom Ball
Friday 1/?? 5pm
Sunday 1/?? 4pm 		Corn Springs Campout at Corn Springs to explore and launch rockets.

Updated 2/12/2019