Memorial Flag Placement

Great crowd of scouts showed up from Troop 54 to honor our vets that are laid to rest.
This was a humbling experience and we are proud of how our scouts carried themselves.

Many pics to view!

Will post all pics within the week.

Web Site Additions/Use Recommendat

As a relatively new member to the troop, been thinking about features that could be added to the website that would fill in gaps or serve additional need.
Recommendations are:

– New Scout section:  A place where new scouts and parents go to get the ‘New Scout Checklist’ (need to create one) which would include uniform requirements, listing and attachment of all required forms, a list of items to purchase in the first 30 – 60 days, specific greeter name/contact (we need to create one) that can answer any and all of their questions, a powerpoint presentation (need to create one) that gives them guidance, direction and steps on getting ‘ramped up’, including code of conduct, appropriate uniform dress, information regarding levels, merit badge process, etc, etc, etc.

A greeter should be named that is available during Monday meetings to meet new scouts and parents, reviews the powerpoint and assists in getting the new family’s footing with the troop.

– Contact section:

A table that lists merit badges, the associated counselor and their contact information.

A table that lists special contact names, their areas of responsibility and their contact information (insurance forms, uniform, committee members and their purpose, etc).  Not sure where to go based on different questions or procedural requirements.

Contact tables and lists could also include a picture of the person, to help quickly id people we need to work with during Monday meetings.

– Merit badge support area:

Seems like we could post progress for each scout so parents can remotely view what has been officially recorded. Same for scout levels.

If implemented within the context of a database, the database could generate reports on how many scouts are taking specific merit badges and which specific requirements have not been completed.  Knowing where many scouts are ‘stuck’ or incomplete in certain activities, the reports could provide pre-meeting support in order to facilitate their progress.

What scouts are actively pursuing which merit badges?  May drive visibility across the scouts so they could partner up with those pursuing same activities.

The scouts could use the site to request specific support to be scheduled on a Monday evening meeting (need to raise the flag?  need to set up a stove? send in your request and will be considered for upcoming meeting).

Scout needs specific assistance (visit the courthouse? visit a post office?)?  Post a request and scout parents may be able to set up access based on their network/relationships.

Wanted to throw these out as recommendations.  Appreciate any feedback and additional ideas to share.

I know the web designer is always open to new ideas and areas of improvement.

Kenny

Point Mugu

Troop 54 Outing

Point Mugu Naval Base

Please note:  In order to reserve the passes to access the Naval base, I need to know as soon as possible who will be attending this outing. Registration deadline is May 17, 2009.


When:
The event is scheduled from Friday, June 11th to Sunday June, 13th

Where: Point Mugu Naval Base Recreation Facilities is located in Ventura, by the beach.  There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do at the base like surfing, fishing, football, soccer, reading, lounging, games and much more. So bring your sports gear.

This facility provides a safe and secure location for the scouts to tent camp at the beach campsite area of Mugu Lagoon. There are picnic tables, fire rings and restroom facilities available.

Contact: Valentine Campos or Rick Gennawey

Cost: The cost will be $25 per scout/adult.

For further information and pictures of the base and beach you can visit their site at:

Point Mugu

Cen-Ten-O-Ree

Troop 54,
For the up-coming Cen-Ten-O-Ree the main planning for patrols and scout leadership will happen during the troop meeting on the 17th of May.  In attendance we need all scouts (attending or not attending) to be present so that all can participate in the plan.  As well all coaches and interested adult leaders can work with the patrols and guide them in the planning.  I will work as well with the leadership.

Final payments and document completion will take place that night.  Mrs. Zubiate, Mrs. Wold and Mrs. Shasha will need some extra help in collection of payments, permission slips and passing out meal money.

Thank you for all your help and let’s have a great Cen-Ten-O-Ree.

Lonnie Wold

Troop 54 now has WiFi

Just a reminder that we now have WiFi available at the Troop meetings available to the parents. In addition there will be a couple laptops, and helpers to walk parents through the process of posting information to the Troop website.

Point Mugu Naval Base Outing

When: The event is scheduled from Friday, June 11th to Sunday June, 13th
Where: Point Mugu Naval Base Recreation Facilities is located in Ventura, by the beach.  There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do at the base like surfing, fishing; (only on the ocean side and not in the lagoon side, bring boards & fishing equipment), Volleyball (bring net & ball) football, soccer, reading, lounging, games and much more.

This facility provides a safe and secure location for the scouts to tent camp at the beach campsite area of Mugu Lagoon. There are picnic tables, fire rings and restroom facilities available. More information will be available at the Troop Meeting.

Cost: The cost will be $25 per scout/adult.

Please note:  In order to reserve the passes to access the Naval base, I need to know as soon as possible who will be attending this outing. Registration deadline is

May 17, 2009.

Annual Memorial Day Flag Placement May 29.2010

Troop 54 scouts and Parents will be placing flags on our Veteran graves on Memorial day; May 29th. at 6:15am we will be meeting at the church parking lot , will be leaving at 6:30am, hopefully arriving at the L.A. National Cemetery in West L.A. 950 South Sepulveda Blvd. at 7:15 to sign in and start flag placements at 8am. Mr. Ortiz and Mrs. Salazar have room in there cars for 8 scouts so, we will need Parents to volunteer to drive. Will have sign up sheet and permission slips at our next meeting.Please come and show your appreciation to the men and women who died for our great country.Please eat a good breakfast and bring some H20. No food or drink is allowed in cemetery.Hope you can all attend. Mrs Salazar and Mr. Ortiz

Cen-Ten-O-Re Update

Here’s an update I just received from Bill Wetzel:
Cen-Ten-O-Ree is just about here. Are you registered? This is one you do not want to miss.

Let your parents know that they can register on line to visit on Saturday only. It is not often that the parents are invited to attend your Camporee. Do you want to get out of cooking and cleanup? Visit the LAAC website and purchase meals for the weekend. Saturday only can purchase lunch and if staying around for the Big Show they can purchase Dinner. Great opportunity.

We still need volunteers to help on the shooting activities, especially the Archery activity. If you are willing to help please contact Glenn Laird at glennlaird@earthlink.net If you need some training, you can do this any Friday evening or Saturday morning at no charge at Hi Tech Archery. 1912 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Ask for Harvey Powell. Friday 5-6 or 6-7pm or Saturday 11am to 6pm. One hour classes.

Rio Hondo; Pay it Forward (Sat. May 8th & 9th at 8am-4pm)

Whittier Narrow Nature Center At 1000 Durfee Rd. South El Monte is in dire need of repair. We are asking all scout and parents from troop 54 to please attend this project to show the importance of giving back to the community.Not only for service hours needed but, to pay it forward. Roberto and Mrs. Salazar will be there. Parents and scouts come and join troop 54 in a showing of the troops giving spirit. Will answer all questions at troop meeting today.All scouts attending will get a T-shirt and parents will pay $3, if you wish to obtain one also. May God Be with you. Mrs. Salazar  P.S.     I just happen to see a conflict in our calender for the 8th of May; we have a troop equipment check and cleanup on that date from 8am-2pm.  We can still go on the 9th and Pay It Forward.