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2018-2019

Fri 8/30 - Mon 9/2 Eastern High Sierra Backpack Trip (Porter W & Doug)
This backpack trip will take us to the Eastern Sierra above the town of Lone Pine at elevations in the range of 10,000 to 12,000 feet in the Cottonwood Lakes area. It will be approximately 20 miles over 3 days through the Golden Trout Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, and Sequoia National Park. The trailhead is at Horseshoe Meadows at 10,000 feet, which gives us great access to the High Sierra without extensive climbing from lower elevation. Once on the trail, the scenery will be stunning: pristine alpine lakes and streams, high elevation meadows, large basins gouged out by glaciers, and surrounding peaks rising to over 13,000 feet.
Tuesday 9/3/2019
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2019-2020 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.
  • $110 annual dues: make checks to "Troop 407, BSA" or pay through the Online Store.
  • 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.
Friday 9/6
5:30pm - 9:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Leadership Training Seminar (Mark W)
This will be a fun and fast-paced event appropriate for scouts holding the rank of First Class or above. Attendance is mandatory for our newly elected SPL and ASPL and is a requirement to be eligible to run for Patrol Leader next Tuesday. It is also highly recommended for any of our older scouts prepared to help with the leadership of our troop.
Saturday 9/7
10am - 10pm 		Huntington Beach Beach Day & Bike Ride (JKM)
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.
Tuesday 9/10
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Patrol meetings (Patrol Advisors)
Elect Patrol Leaders, brainstorm campout and meeting ideas, patrol equipment review.
Tuesday 9/17
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 9/17
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: PLC
Crossing the Alligator Pit: Lashing training and teamwork.
Saturday 9/21
10:00am - 11:30am 		Wheeler Park Service project (Ali)
Work with Sustainable Claremont on a park cleanup day at Wheeler Park on Vista Drive. Wear work gloves, troop T-shirt, and closed toed shoes.
Tuesday 9/24
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 9/24
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panthers
Leave No Trace round-robin: Principles 1 & 2 (Logan), 3 & 4 (Ian B), 5, 6, & 7 (Ezra & Lauren).
Tenderfoot fitness requirements round-robin: Push ups (Logan), Curl ups (Ezra), Back saver (Will & Jude).
Saturday 9/28
8:20am - 1:00pm 		Casa Primera Alvarado Adobe Service project (Jen J)
Scouts will be raking, cleaning up trash and trimming trees at the area's oldest standing adobe. Built in 1837, La Casa Primera is still standing thanks to continuous care by the community. Be a part of preserving this important history by helping maintain the grounds.
Sunday 9/29
7:00am - 6:00pm 		Ice House Canyon Hike (Doug)
15 mile day hike from Ice House Canyon trailhead to Ontario Peak. A group wishing a 10 mile hike will turn around at Ice House Saddle.
Tuesday 10/1
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix
First Class First Aid round-robin: 7a (Ian B), 7b (Logan & Ezra), 7c (Jacob), 7d & 7f (Will & Jude).
Board of Review (Jen J)
Greenery Sales Kickoff (Ali)
Tuesday 10/8
6:30pm - 8:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Court of Honor (Michael: program, Emmert: dinner)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner and dessert with all of the Troop families.
Tuesday 10/15
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 10/15
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers
Flag training: Ceremony rules & etiquette (Will & Jude), Folding (Logan & Jacob).
Flag Ceremony contest (Michael).
Knot relay (Michael).
Saturday 10/19
7:00am - 7:00pm 		Gabrielino Trail Hike (Doug)
10 or 20 mile day hike from Pasadena/CalTech area into the Angeles National Forest along the western portion of the Gabrielino Trail. It is either 10 miles one way or 20 out and back. With enough adults, we could have groups for both distances.
Tuesday 10/22
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 10/22
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels
Knots Round-robin, 6 stations (SPL)
Patrol Meetings: Plan for Dutch oven cookoff next week (PLs)
Friday 10/25 5pm
Sunday 10/27 9pm 		Lake Mead Campout at Lake Mead. (Mark)
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 10/29
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
Halloween Themed Dutch Oven Cookoff (PLs & Advisors)
Greenery order turn in (JKM & Ali)
Sunday 11/3
8:00am - 11:00am
4:00pm - 5:00pm 		Padua Hills Theater Service project (John C)
Help setup and tear down for the Padua Art Fiesta. 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 11/5
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines
Patrol Box inventory and organization (PLs & Advisors).
Saturday 11/9
10:00am - 4:00pm 		Pilgrim Place Service project (Terri)
Help run a craft booth during Pilgrim Festival. Scouts will be helping young children make "Squiggles", cards with designs made by melting crayons. Will need 8 scouts at all times, can be in shifts.
Monday 11/11
11:00am - noon 		Memorial Park
Flag Pole 		Veterans Day Celebration. (Jen J)
Join the American Legion, Veterans, and other Claremont Scouts in honoring our veterans.
Tuesday 11/12
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 11/12
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panthers
Campout Preparation (PLs)
Navigation and Backpacking Skills (PLC)
Saturday 11/16 8am
Sunday 11/17 3pm 		Pine City, Joshua Tree NP Campout: This will be a short (1.5 mile) backpack trip to a primitive (no facilities) and beautiful small valley surrounded by Joshua Tree's famous "velcro" rocks. We will leave Saturday morning and return Sunday afternoon. Backpack cooking by patrol.
Tuesday 11/19
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 11/19 CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix
Societal Etiquette (Jack). Situation Inprov (Michael).
Setup for CUCC Thanksgiving Dinner (JKM)
Tuesday 11/26
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		  No meeting due to school break
Tuesday 12/3
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.
Friday 12/6 5pm
Sunday 12/8 4pm 		TBA Philmont Training Backpack (Doug). Cancelled.
Tuesday 12/10
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 12/10
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers
Wrapping gifts for adopted family. Bring scissors, tape, and wrapping paper.
Distribute and start model rockets (Jesse).
Saturday 12/14
5:30pm - 9:30pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Video Scavenger Hunt (Mark W, Aidan & Will). Bring $5 for pizza.
P401 Webelos families will be joining us for this event.
Get flyer.
Saturday 12/14
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 12/17
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 12/17
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels
Model rocket building (Jesse).
All greenery money is due by this date!
Tuesday 12/24   No meeting due to holiday
Tuesday 12/31   No meeting due to holiday
Tuesday 1/7/2020
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
Finish model rockets (Jesse).
Campout preparation (menues, patrol boxes, pack trailer) (PLs).
Friday 1/10 5pm
Sunday 1/12 4pm 		Corn Springs Campout at the BLM campground at Corn Springs. The area features a desert oasis, petroglyphs, a nature trail, and lots of open space. We will focus on patrol cooking, exploring, and model rocketry (Jesse).
Tuesday 1/14
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 1/14
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines
Kahoot (Ian B), Improv (Michael), Team building (Will & Aidan)
Saturday 1/18 7am
Monday 1/20 12pm 		Pasadena / Mt Wilson area Philmont Training Backpack (Doug).
3 day, 2 night backpack trip with camps at Henninger Flats and Idlehour Trail Camp and 12-15 trail miles.
Tuesday 1/21
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 1/21
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panthers
Preparing for a campout round-robin: Weather (Jacob), What & how to pack (Logan), Car camp cooking (Jude), Backpack cooking (Ian B), Activities on campout (Will & Aidan).
Knot Hide & Seek (Jude).
$100 per person (scout and adult) summer camp deposit due.
Sunday 1/26
9:00am-10:00am 		CUCC
Sanctuary 		CUCC Ministry Showcase (JKM).
We need a couple people to man a display table for our troop at the CUCC Ministry Showcase before the service. Ali has put together the display. We just need somebody to answer questions and hand out information.
Tuesday 1/28
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix
PLC elections (SM & Advisors). Camp gadget round-robin (Jude, WillnAiden, Marcus, Porter).
Board of Review (Jen J)
Sunday 2/2
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 2/4
6:30pm - 8:00pm 		CUCC
Refectory 		Court of Honor (Dinner Host: Amber Wasson)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner and dessert with all of the Troop families.
Saturday 2/8 7am
Sunday 2/9 2pm 		Mt Lowe area Philmont Training Backpack (Doug).
Two day, one night backpack trip with emphasis on Philmont skills and working together as a crew.
Tuesday 2/11
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 2/11
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattlers.
Pack 408 Den 1 Arrow of Light scouts and their families will be visiting.
First Aid carries instruction and relay race (Michael & Melissa).
Campout preparation (PLs).
Friday 2/14 5pm
Monday 2/17 4pm 		Death Valley Campout at Death Valley National Park (Doug).
Join us for the troop's first ever (as far as I can remember) trip to explore the extreme and fantastical environment of Death Valley National Park. This is a 3 day, 3 night campout planned for President's Day weekend due to the distance. Focus will be on exploring the park, patrol cooking and camping, and advancement as time permits.
Tuesday 2/18
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 2/18
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrels
Fire starting methods (PLs)
$100 per person summer camp 2nd payment due.
Tuesday 2/25
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers
Bandaging, animal/insect bites, temperature related health issues. (PLC)
Tuesday 3/3
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverines
Leave No Trace presentation and game (Ian B)
Tuesday 3/10
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 3/10
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panther
Mojave National Preserve promotion (PLC).
Patrol Meetings (PLs).
Friday 3/13 5pm
Sunday 3/15 4pm 		TBA Philmont Training Backpack (Doug).
Tuesday 3/17
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 3/17
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix
Friday 3/20 5pm
Sunday 3/22 4pm 		Kelso Dunes Campout in Mojave National Preserve at the Kelso Dunes (JKM).
Tuesday 3/24
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattler
$100 per person summer camp 3rd payment due.
Tuesday 3/31
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrel
Saturday 4/4
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.
Tuesday 4/7   No meeting due to Spring Break
Tuesday 4/14
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 4/14
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Viper
Friday 4/17 5pm
Sunday 4/19 noon 		Firestone Scout Reservation San Gabriel Valley District Camporee (???).
Come join us for a fun weekend of friendly patrol competition on various scout skills.
Tuesday 4/21
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 4/21
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverine
Summer camp balance due.
Friday 4/24 5pm
Sunday 4/26 4pm 		TBA Philmont Training Backpack (Doug).
Tuesday 4/28
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panther
Saturday 5/2
6:30pm - ?? 		Casa Primera Alvarado Adobe 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 5/5
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix
Tuesday 5/12
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 5/12
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Rattler
Friday 5/15 5pm
Sunday 5/17 4pm 		Red Rock Canyon State Park Campout at Red Rock Canyon State Park (???).
Tuesday 5/19
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 5/19
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Squirrel
Saturday 5/23 7am
Monday 5/25 4pm 		TBA Philmont Training Backpack (Doug).
Tuesday 5/26
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Viper
Board of Review (Jen J)
Tuesday 6/2
6:30pm - 8:00pm 		La Casita Court of Honor (???)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner, dessert and the awards with all of the Troop families.
Tuesday 6/9
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement 		Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverine
Friday 6/12 5pm
Sunday 6/14 4pm 		TBA Philmont Training Backpack (Doug).
Tuesday 6/16
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.
Friday 6/19 5pm
Sunday 6/21 3pm 		TBA Campout with primary focus on fishing (???).
Tuesday 6/23
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Basement		 Summer Camp preparation meeting (JKM).
All scouts attending Summer Camp and their parents must be present.
Come with all completed paperwork, an advancement plan for the week, tent buddy preferences, and transportation plans.
Sunday 7/5
8:00am - 9:30am 		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 and at about 12:45 to put it all away.
Sun 7/5 - Sun 7/19 Philmont Philmont Trek (Doug)
Sun 7/26 -
Sat 8/1		 Camp Big Horn Summer Camp. (JKM)
Join us for an awesome week of fun and advancement at Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch at Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation. There will be lots of opportunity for advancement, fun, and fellowship.
Tuesday 9/8/2020
7:30pm - 9:00pm 		CUCC
Refectory		 Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2020-2021 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 9/18 5pm
Sunday 9/20 4pm 		El Capitan State Beach Beach Campout (Mark)

Updated 2/20/2020