Troop News August 11th

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS 
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  • SUN AUG 11  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING 
    • 5:00 Wilderness Survival Campout Planning Meeting
      If you are attending this campout, you (Scouts and parents) MUST attend this meeting.  
    • 6:00 Troop Meeting  Flags: Melon Men
      • Pre-meeting Knot: Clove Hitch
      • Skill: Lashing Fun (learn and practice round, square, and tripod lashes) for upcoming competition
      • Game: Sharks and Minnows
      • Each Scout Should: Know your lashings and Clove Hitch
  • SUN AUG 17  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Sparky Spartans
    • Pre-Meeting Knot: Clove Hitch (again)
    • Skill & Competition: Build Your Tower – Raise Your Flag! (Lashing and flag-making skills)
    • Each Scout Should: Know your lashings and Clove Hitch

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AUG 24-26  Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Overnight at Green Valley  Newer Scouts who have not earned their Wilderness Survival Merit badge should plan to attend.  RSVP to ASM Johnson ([email protected]).  Planning meeting Aug. 11 5-6 PM.

AUG 25  9-11:30 a.m.  Pancake Breakfast at the Elks Lodge, 315 Esplanade  Whether you need service hours or are just plain hungry, come support our Charter Organization and get a delicious breakfast for only $7.00! (Membership not required.)  Help make this monthly event grow by telling friends, neighbors and coworkers. Scouts can sign up for service hour shifts and help serve breakfast, bus tables, or assist wait staff with drink refills.

SEPT 15  4-5:45 p.m.  Troop Picnic/BBQ  NEW SCOUT FAMILIES, come join us for hot dogs and fun!  Scout games and parent meet and greet with the Troop 718 Volunteers.  Find out how you can help support the Troop!

OCT 11-13  Family Campout at beautiful Joshua Tree National Park.  Scouts and their families can boulder through the daunting Chasm of Doom (free), or rock climb (additional fee).  Cost:  $110 to climb; $65 for campout (based on full attendance).  Planning Meeting on Sunday, Sept 29 at 5 p.m.  Grub Masters needed.
Outing Leaders:  ASM Jon French and SM Aaron Johnson; Rock Climbing Co-ordinator: ASM David Burt

  For Calendar, Activity Sign-ups, and More! https://rivierascouting.org/.
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