Calendar 2021-2022

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Tuesday 9/7/2021 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Sanctuary	Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2021-2022 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. $192 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, a new complete Annual Health and Medical Record.
Wednesday 9/8 7:30pm - 8:30pm	Zoom	Meeting for all of those signed up for or potentially interested in joining our Philmont Trek in July 2022. (Mark W) Come get all of your questions answered so you can make a decision and make your deposit before 9/28.
Saturday 9/11 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. Register for the BBQ online. We need committment from some parents to go early and claim a fire pit and some to make the food happen.
Tuesday 9/14 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Viper SPL & ASPL speeches and elections. (SM) Patrol meetings (Patrol Advisors). Elect Patrol Leaders, brainstorm meeting ideas, plan patrol activities.
Tuesday 9/21 6:30pm - 7:25pm	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 9/21 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Philmont Crew Quartermaster presentation (Jacob & Mark) and patrol equipment inventory (PLs & Advisors)
Tuesday 9/28 6:30pm - 7:25pm	CUCC Basement	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 9/28 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverine Campout preparation: Menu planning, pack patrol equipment, pack trailer (PLs & Advisors) Non-campers: First aid carries instruction and game (Porter and Adam), plant identification (Lauren)
Friday 10/1 5pm Sunday 10/3 4pm	El Capitan State Beach	Beach Campout at Ocean Mesa at El Capitan (Mark). Maximum of 60 people. Sign up on Members Site.
Tuesday 10/5 6:30pm - 7:25pm	CUCC Basement	Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM) Board of Review (Stephanie)
Tuesday 10/5 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panther Court of Honor prep (SPL). Pizza party to celebrate 2020 greenery sale success. (Ali & Mark) Greenery Sales Kickoff (Ali & Jim)
Tuesday 10/12 7:00pm - 8:30pm	CUCC Basement	Court of Honor (Producer/MC: Jadie) Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy the awards and some unique entertainment from our patrols with all of the Troop families.
Monday 10/18 7:30pm - 8:00pm	Zoom	Salesmanship Merit Badge with Ali Martinez.
Tuesday 10/19 6:30pm - 7:25pm	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 10/19 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix Dutch Oven cooking presentation (Ian B) Patrol meetings (PLs & Advisors)
Tuesday 10/26 6:30pm - 7:25pm	CUCC Basement	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 10/26 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Falcon Halloween-themed Dutch Oven Cookoff (PLs & Advisors) Totin' Chip (Porter) & Firem'n Chit (Lyle)
Tuesday 11/2 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Viper Greenery order turn in (Ali & Jim) Bring your hard copy order forms, address forms, and checks. Campout preparation (PLs & Advisors)
Friday 11/5 5pm Sunday 11/7 4pm	Red Rock Canyon State Park	Campout at Ricardo Campground in Red Rock Canyon State Park. (Mark W) Hiking among the scenic desert cliffs, buttes, and spectacular rock formations.
Sunday 11/7 8:00am - 11:00am 4:00pm - 6:00pm	Padua Hills Theater	Service project to help setup and tear down for the Padua Art Fiesta (Missy). 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. We will be working with scouts from other Claremont troops to get the work done.
Tuesday 11/9 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Philmont Presentation on John Muir Trail trek (Wonacott family). Troop tent setup demonstration and blindfolded competition (Adam G).
Thursday 11/11 11:00am - noon	Memorial Park Flag Pole	Veterans Day Celebration. (Ali) Join the American Legion, Veterans, and other Claremont Scouts in honoring our veterans.
Sunday 11/14 3:00pm - 5:00pm	Vance home	Opportunity to test for Second Class requirement 5: Safe Swim Defense, Beginner swim test, reaching rescues. Come prepared to explain the Safe Swim Defense Plan and to get in the water to swim. (JKM)
Tuesday 11/16 6:30pm - 7:25pm	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 11/16 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverine Second & First Class Skill round-robin based on Life req. (Ian B and Star scouts) 1st 7a,b (Camden); 2nd 6a, b (Adam G)
Sunday 11/21 8:30am, noon	CUCC Cree Plaza	Service project for our Chartering Organization. (Melissa) Setup and teardown tables and chairs for Thanksgiving celebration. Setup 8:30 - 9:00am. Teardown 12:00 - 12:30pm.
Tuesday 11/23 7:30pm - 9:00pm		No meeting due to school break
Thursday 11/25 6:00am - 9:00am	Memorial Park	Service project in support of Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot (Ali) Help with traffic control to keep runners and vehicles apart.
Tuesday 11/30 6:30pm - 7:25pm	CUCC Basement	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 11/30 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Panther Tenderfoot knots (Jacob W), Second Class knots (Porter), First Class knots and lashings (Dylan F) Red Rope Challenge (Lauren) Hide & seek knot challenge. (Ian B)
Tuesday 12/7 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Meet at Colonies Target	Christmas shopping for adopted family (JKM) We need adult shoppers to help with this event.
Friday 12/10 8:45pm - 10:00pm	Ontario Ice Rink	Broom Ball. Ice time is 9:00pm - 10:00pm (JKM) Bring your friends and family. $10 per player, bring cash.
Saturday 12/11 6:00pm - 9:30pm	CUCC Basement	Video Scavenger Hunt (Mark W). P401 Webelos families will be joining us for this event. Get flyer.
Tuesday 12/14 6:30pm - 7:25pm	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 12/14 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix Greenery money turn-in. Put cash and checks in an envelope. Write your name and the total amount contained on the envelope. If you have any question about the expected amount, contact Jim. All greenery money is due by this date! Model rocket building in preparation for Corn Springs (Jesse & Patrol Advisors)
Tuesday 12/21		No meeting due to school break
Tuesday 12/28		No meeting due to school break
Tuesday 1/4/2022 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Zoom	Troop meeting. Share your family's holiday traditions (SPL) Corn Springs promo (Mark) Rocket Building (Jesse)
Tuesday 1/11 6:30pm - 7:25pm	Zoom	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 1/11 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Zoom	Troop meeting. Summer Camp Promotion (Walter) Rocket Building (Jesse) Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM & Christine)
Tuesday 1/18 6:30pm - 7:25pm	Zoom	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 1/18 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Zoom	Pine City Backpack promotion (Mark) SPL/ASPL Nominations (JKM) Advancement Fair (PLC) Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM & Christine)
Tuesday 1/25 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Zoom	SPL/ASPL Speeches & Elections (JKM) Patrol Leader Elections (Patrol Advisors) Guespianage game (Mark) DARE presentation (Walter) Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM & Christine) Summer Camp deposit due
Saturday 1/29 7:00pm - ???	Zoom	Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL) Special PLC meeting to plan troop meetings for 2/1 and 2/8.
Tuesday 2/1 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Zoom	Troop meeting. Organic Recyling - new rules (Porter) Patrol meetings (PLs & Advisors) Scoutmaster Conferences (JKM & Christine) Board of Review (Stephanie)
Tuesday 2/8 7:30pm - 9:00pm	Zoom	Troop meeting. Second Class Advancement Fair continued (PLC)
Saturday 2/12 6:30am-6:30pm	Snow Valley	Snow Sports Merit Badge Day (Estelle). Cost Per Scout: $89.00 (Helmets are MANDATORY - Scouts can wear their bike helmet or rent a helmet for an additional $9.00) Cost Includes: 1 1/2 hour lesson, ski or snowboard equipment rental and lift ticket (Scout must indicate if they are skiing or snowboarding at registration) Parents are included in the group discount for equipment rental and lift ticket - NOT for lessons. Parent must indicate if they are skiing or snowboarding at time of registration) *Meet at Snow Valley by 8:00am Register for event on Members Site. Deadline to register is Tuesday 1/25.
Tuesday 2/15 6:30pm - 7:25pm	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 2/15 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Phoenix Packing and menu planning for a short backpack trip (JKM, Mark W, Porter) Patrol meetings: campout prep
Saturday 2/19 8am Sunday 2/20 4pm	Pine City, Joshua Tree	This will be a short (1.5 mile) and level beginning backpack trip to a primitive (no facilities) and beautiful small valley surrounded by Joshua Tree's famous "velcro" rocks. Philmont Crew and others interested in a longer hike will start at another trailhead for a 9 mile trip. We will leave Saturday morning and return Sunday afternoon. Backpack cooking by patrol.
Tuesday 2/22 6:30pm - 7:25pm	CUCC Basement	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 2/22 7:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Falcon Rocket building (Jesse) Philmont balance payment due
Sunday 2/27 8:00am, noon	CUCC Cree Plaza	Service project for our Chartering Organization. (JKM) Setup and teardown tables and chairs for Fat Tuesday celebration. Setup 8:00 - 8:30am. Teardown 12:00 - 12:30pm.
Tuesday 3/1 6:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Viper Rocket fail/no-fail (Isaac, Porter) Scout Sunday band rehearsal (JKM) Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00 Campout prep, pack trailer
Friday 3/4 5pm Sunday 3/6 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 3/8 6:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Philmont Scout Sunday run-through (JKM) Gaga Ball tournament (Camden) Summer Camp second payment due Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00 Unpack trailer
Saturday 3/12 1:00pm - 3:00pm	Ontario Elks Lodge	Pack 621 Arrow of Light & Bridging Ceremony (Christine)
Sunday 3/13 9:00am-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 3/15 6:15 - 7:10pm	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 3/15 7:15pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Wolverine Court of Honor run-through (Isaac Li) Chess presentation and games (Marcus) Board of Review (Stephanie) Patrol meetings: 8:15-9:00
Sunday 3/20 3:00pm - 5:00pm	Cahuilla Park	Pack 401 Arrow of Light & Bridging Ceremony (Ali)
Tuesday 3/22 7:15pm - 8:30pm	CUCC Sanctuary	Court of Honor (Producer/MC: Isaac L) Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy the awards and some unique entertainment from our patrols with all of the Troop families.
Sunday 3/27 3:00pm - 5:00pm	CUCC Sanctuary	Eagle Scout Court of Honor We will be celebrating nine Troop 407 scouts who completed their Eagle Rank during the COVID pandemic shutdown (March 2020 - June 2021).
Tuesday 3/29 6:15 - 7:10pm	CUCC Basement	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 3/29 7:15pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Phoenix Knots round-robin: Square knot - Camden Two Half-hitches - Kate Taut-line Hitch - Jacob W Sheet Bend - Noah S Bowline - Lyle Clove Hitch - Porter Timber Hitch - Ian G Patrol meetings: 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 4/5 6:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Falcon Camp Geronimo merit badge sign up presentation (Walter). Patrol box cleaning, inventory, and restocking (QMs & PLs) Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 4/12 6:15pm - 7:10pm	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 4/12 7:15pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Viper 1st Class First Aid demonstrations and practice: Bandage for sprained ankle (Jadie) Bandage for head injury (Porter) Bandage for injury to upper arm (Lyle) Bandage for collarbone injury (Marcus) Summer Camp merit badge sign-ups due. Patrol meetings: 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 4/19 6:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Philmont 1st Class lashing demonstrations and practice: Square lashing (Porter) Diagonal lasing (Lyle) Alligator pit activity (Jadie) Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00 Prepare for campout.
Friday 4/22 5pm Sunday 4/24 4pm	Kelso Dunes	Campout at Kelso Dunes in the Mojave National Preserve. (Walter) Primitive camping next to some super-cool giant sand dunes. You can see location at (34.888239, -115.716633)
Tuesday 4/26 6:15pm - 7:10pm	CUCC Basement	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 4/26 7:15pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Wolverine Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Wolverine 1st Class First Aid demonstrations and practice: Transport a person from a smoke filled room (Kate) Transport a person with a sprained ankle (Jadie) Five most common signs of Heart attack (Camden) Steps of CPR (Adam G) Summer Camp balance due Patrol meetings: 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 5/3 6:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Panther Scouting History Jeopardy (Lyle) Kim's game - each patrol makes one, others do it (PLs) Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 5/10 6:15pm - 7:10pm	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 5/10 7:15pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Phoenix First Aid situations (Isaac) Patrol meetings: 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 5/17 6:30pm - 9:00pm	Memorial Park	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Meet at band shell in Memorial Park in Class C uniform (troop T-shirt with any pants or shorts and closed-toed shoes) Physical Fitness requirements (Porter) Teamwork games - each patrol hosts one (PLs) Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00 Campout preparation. We will pack trailer at CUCC.
Friday 5/20 5pm Sunday 5/22 4pm	Barton Flats	Campout in the San Bernardino mountains where we can focus on patrol cooking and exploring the Barton Flats area. (Estelle)
Tuesday 5/24 6:15pm - 7:10pm	CUCC Basement	Parent meeting (CC) All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
Tuesday 5/24 7:15pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Viper Map & Compass skills (PLs to their patrols) Patrol meetings: 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 5/31 6:30pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15 Service Patrol: Philmont Uniform Check (Lyle) Court of Honor run-through (Lyle) Gaga-ball Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Tuesday 6/7 7:315pm - 8:30pm	CUCC Sanctuary	Court of Honor (Producer/MC: Lyle) Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy the awards and some unique entertainment from our patrols with all of the Troop families.
Tuesday 6/14 5:15pm - 8:30pm	Meet at CUCC	Evening Hike. (John Hill) On Tuesday instead of the normal troop meeting, we will hike in the Cobal side of the Claremont Loop and hike out through Johnson Pasture. This is a one way hike and we will need parents to help shuttle scouts. Please meet at CUCC at 5:15. Then we will shuttle up to the Claremont Loop parking (north end of Mills Ave). We should complete the hike around 8:15 and ask non-hiking parents to help shuttle scouts back to CUCC. Shuttle drivers pick up at the far north end of Mountain Ave. This is a moderate hike of 4.5 miles and 950 ft of elevation gain. Wear Class B (red shirt) uniform. Bring water and the other 10 essentials. Keep in mind that there are several requirements that can be worked on during this hike, including 2nd Class items 3 a,b,c, if you are prepared.
Tuesday 6/21 7:15pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Summer Camp preparation meeting (Walter, JKM & Mark W). All scouts attending Summer Camp and their parents must be present (others should skip this one). Come with all completed paperwork, an advancement plan for the week, tent buddy preferences, and transportation plans.
Sat 6/25 - Sat 7/2	Camp Geronimo	Summer Camp. (Walter) Join us for an awesome week of fun and advancement at summer camp. There will be lots of opportunity for advancement, fun, and fellowship.
Sunday 7/3 8:00am, 12:30pm	CUCC	Service project for our Chartering Organization. Setup and teardown tables and chairs for Church Picnic. Setup 8:00 - 9:30am. Teardown 12:30 - 1:30pm.
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.
Wed 7/18 - Tue 8/2	Philmont	Philmont Trek (Mark W)
Tuesday 9/6/2022 7:00pm - 9:00pm	CUCC Basement	Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2022-2023 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)
Saturday 9/10 10am - 10pm	Huntington Beach	Beach Day & Bike Ride (Mark W) 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 commitment from some parents to go early and claim a fire pit and some to make the food happen.
Friday 9/30 5pm Sunday 10/2 4pm	El Capitan State Beach	Beach Campout at Ocean Mesa at El Capitan (Mark).
Friday 11/18 5pm Sunday 11/20 noon	Firestone Scout Reservation	Pumpkin Smash. Join us for this fun district event where every competition involves somehow destroying pumpkins.

Updated 7/11/2022