9/18/2012

Oso Lake is THIS weekend! It's going to be a fantastic trip to kick off the new year. With so much to offer, it's impossible to say no. We'll have archery, canoeing, and fishing, to name a few, as well as advancement opportunities for EVERY scout under the rank of Star. Perhaps most importantly, we will introduce the new Patrols and give all of you the chance to create your Patrol Name, Song/Yell, and more.

It will be this Saturday and Sunday (September 22-23). Meet at First Christian Church on Saturday morning by 7:30 am. We will return sometime Sunday afternoon. Eat breakfast before you leave Saturday morning,and bring a sack lunch for your next meal. Patrols will cook together for everything else.

Do NOT forget your Scout Handbook, 10 Essentials, Sleeping Bag/Pad, Warm Clothes, Hat, and full Class B!

Questions? Email troop1hb@gmail.com.

See you there!

8/18/2012

Don't forget that Monday is our End of Summer BEACH Meeting! We WON'T be at the cabin! We'll be in the same area as last time, the pit left of PCH and Magnolia (State Beach), near Lifeguard Tower 11. Please bring drinks, snacks, and/or desserts to share, as well as your favorite beach game/activity! 6:30-8:30, friends and family are welcome. It was a huge success and a lot of fun last time - hope to see you all there!

8/13/2012

Next week we will have a Troop Beach Meeting in place of our normal one to cap off the summer.  We will be at the State Beach off of Magnolia and PCH (go left) and look for a pit with Scouts and Scouters.  Class C.  Please bring family/friends, some food or drink, and/or your favorite game.  Hope to see you all there!

This Saturday Tyler will be hosting his Eagle Project at Newport Center United Methodist Church (1601 Marguerite Avenue, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625), from 8:00-11:00.  Breakfast will be provided!  It'd be appreciated if volunteers brought their own gloves (and, if possible, a shovel!).  Please email troop1hb@gmail.com with any questions.

6/28/2012

This Saturday the cabin will be hosting Troop 1's 95th anniversary celebration!  It'll be a great event for anyone and everyone who is - or has been -affiliated with Troop 1 to come reminisce.  Please invite others, we'd like to see as many Troop 1 alumni as possible.  Food will be provided via our very own taco bar!  The event will last from 10:30 to 2:00.  See you there!

Leadership applications will be due July 23rd. Be sure to use this updated version. See the 'Leadership Roles' page for more information on individual positions. Speak with the SPL Staff if you have any questions regarding leadership - best of luck!

5/23/2012

This summer will offer everything from service projects to summer camp, starting next Monday with the annual Flags for Fallen Heroes event hosted by the Huntington Beach Pier.  We have two shifts working; one large group coordinating the flag ceremony and putting up flags and name placards between 8:00 and 10:00 in the morning, and one clean-up crew working at 3:00.  It's a terrific event and great opportunity to recognize the sacrifices made by our hometown heroes.

4/16/2012

Camporee - the event of the year - is less than a week away!  It's our chance to boast our scout skills, spirit, and have a great weekend.  If you haven't done so, be sure to sign up in the cabin [by tonight!] so that you can be properly registered.  Don't forget your 10 Essentials, Full Class A Uniform, Scout Book, and LOTS of Sun Protection!  It's gonna be hot out there, temperatures pushing 100 degrees.  Use this gear checklist to make sure you don't forget anything critical.  Practice hard this week, and we'll see you all at the parking lot of First Christian Church at 4:00 on Friday! 

4/6/2012

Today, the Shake and Bake Patrol took part in a service project where they donated Easter Baskets to children at the Fountain Valley Regional Hospital - who otherwise may not have had much opportunity to enjoy the holiday.  Best of all, it was completely self-coordinated!  Thank you to them as well as all the scouts in the troop that donated supplies/goodies for the baskets!

In other news, don't forget that there IS still a troop meeting this Monday!

Pre-Camporee 3 is coming up fast - it's the last day of Spring Break, so be sure to finish your homework before then.  It will be at the cabin from 8:00-2:00 - donuts AND pizza will be provided to all attendees.  See you all there!

And of course, happy Spring Break everyone!  Have fun, stay safe, and come to Pre-Camporee 3!

4/2/2012

Pre-Camporee 2 was absolutely terrific. Thanks for everyone's support and participation, and Erik for some stunning photography! See you all at Pre-Camporee 3, April 15th from 8:00-2:00 at the Cabin.  Sign up next week for PC3 AND Camporee next week at the meeting.

3/25/2012

Thank you to everyone who went on the Holy Jim Day Hike - it was great!

Now start packing for Pre-Camporee 2!  It's not too late to sign up in the cabin (you can do so tomorrow at the troop meeting).  You can also see all that we'll be doing here [our Schedule of Events].  It should be a terrific weekend!

3/22/2012

Don't forget that this Monday is the last Troop Meeting before Pre-Camporee 2.  Thank you to the 60+ scouts that already signed up, and it's not too late if you haven't - check the outings wall in the cabin to do so.  It will be a great event; just make sure your patrol comes prepared in its spirit, cooperation, and of course, scout skills!

Also, a quick reminder that the Holy Jim Day Hike is this weekend; Saturday, March 24th.  We have a big group going, and it should be a lot of fun!

As always, contact troop1hb@gmail.com with any quetsions, comments, or concerns.  Thank you all - and don't forget to sign up for Pre-Camporee 2!

3/12/2012

Thank you and great work to everyone that attended Pre-Camporee 1 this weekend!  It was inspiring to see how well all the scouts stepped up and worked together.

Pre-Camporee 2 will have even more to offer!!  We leave on Friday, March 30th.  There will be archery, tomahawks, slingshots, golden spoon & pie tin competitions,  and campfire plus all the great morning and afternoon events that we saw this weekend.  [see 'calendar' via the link above]

Sign up in the cabin asap, and keep training hard with your patrol so we can dominate Camporee!

3/5/2012

We'd like to extend a huge welcome to the New Scouts that have joined Troop 1 from Pack 1, Pack 101, Pack 563, and Pack 455.  Congratulations to them on their Arrow of Lights, and we look forward to great years ahead!

The first of our overnight prelimanary Camporee campouts is here...That's right - Pre-Camporee 1 is this weekend!  It will be a great way for patrols to practice, compete and judge how well they know their scout skills.  Be at the parking lot of First Christian Church by 7:30 am, Saturday, March 10th!

2/27/2011

We had another great meeting last night, and next week we can look forward to a hands-on training experience as we properly set up camp equipment in practice for Precamporee 1.  All scouts should attend, especially those that have never been to Camporee before!

There are also a number of upcoming trips!  We have a timeless classic, Anza Borrego - a fun filled off-roading experience car camp, as well as Precamporee 1.  The latter will have 8 mock Camporee styled events plus an archery and tomahawk range!  Check the calendar tab for more info.  Scouts: sign up in the cabin asap!

As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, contact the SPL Staff at troop1hb@gmail.com!

2/13/2012

As we delve into the Camporee season, we must hone our spirit just as much as our skills.  That's why tonight we'll focus on mastering the Troop Yell, among other spirit building activities.

In addition, the Patrol of the Month (December/January) will be announced!

1/23/2012

Next week we'll host a first-aid simulation activity, where patrols will asses various scenarios that challenge their ability to react in time of crisis - as well as their knowledge in first-aid.  There will be 'victims', a scout favorite!

Thanks to all Webelos who have visited Troop 1 recently!  We look forward to welcoming new scouts who plan on bridging in February.  If you are a Webelo, or are considering joining Scouting, and would like to visit Troop 1, please contact the SPL Staff at troop1hb@gmail.com.

PLC: the meeting has been moved to February 1st, 6:30 pm.

Climb-X is an event we booked to go indoor rock climbing.  It's a session for fun, no requirements involved, on February 4th.  Sign up in the cabin asap!