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Jason were passed the Eagle Scout Character Board of Review.  We proudly announce that Jason may now be called Eagles! This is an amazing accomplishment and is only achieved by the scouts with the deepest and truest...

Hunter were passed the Eagle Scout Character Board of Review.  We proudly announce that Huner may now be called Eagles! This is an amazing accomplishment and is only achieved by the scouts with the deepest and truest...

SCOUTMASTER’S MESSAGE: On August 19 I presented Daniel to the Eagle Scout Character Board of Review via Zoom, and I am proud to announce that he is now a full-fledged Eagle Scout! Here’s a little background on...

SCOUTMASTER’S MESSAGE: Please join me in congratulating our newest Eagle Scouts: Alexander and Björn Johnson On September 2nd, Scoutmaster Emeritus Brian Hanhart, First ASM Mark Pagniano and myself presented Alexander and Björn to the Eagle...

As a result of the global pandemic, we had to find a new way to celebrate our scouts’ accomplishments. This is the Court of Honor program from our Drive-Thru event held at El Retiro...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN MAY 31  TROOP ELECTIONS! 6 pm  TROOP MEETING  The full Troop will meet virtually to elect a new Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). Join Zoom Meeting...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN MAY 24  NO PATROL MEETING   HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!  Take some time to remember American soldiers who...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN MAR 8  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING   Flags: Sparky Spartans Skill: Lashing (Camporee practice) Each Scout Should: Know...

Benjamin J. Mason was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on May 19, 2016. His Eagle ceremony was held on June 19, 2016 where he and three of his fellow Eagle Scouts (Aaron Bass,...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN FEB 16  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Kentucky Fried Chinchillas Skill: First Aid Each Scout Should: Review...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN JAN 12  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING & SAN CLEMENTE CAMP OUT MEETING   Flags: Melon Men...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN JAN 5  PLC, T2FC, PTE MEETINGS 5:00-6:00 PLC in the meeting room, Trail to First Class in...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN DEC 22  NO TROOP MEETING  MERRY CHRISTMAS! Space Exploration Merit Badge Prerequisite Meeting!  6-7:30 pm, El Retiro meeting...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED KNOT OF THE MONTH:  TAUT-LINE HITCH (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN NOV 10  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Melon Men...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN NOV 24  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP THANKSGIVING FEAST! All food will be provided and cooked by Scouts. Just...

Alex Schwartz bridged to Troop 718 as a Pack 718 Arrow of Light Scout in March 2013. Alex served as a Patrol Leader and Scribe, and earned the Den Chief National Service Award by serving Pack...

Sathvik Kumar joined the troop in October, 2014 and has served as a Patrol Leader, ASPL , Outdoor Ethics Guide and Troop Scribe. He has earned 21 merit badges, camped for 24 nights, hiked...

SCOUTMASTER’S MESSAGE: Please join me in congratulating our newest Eagle Scouts:DYLAN APPLEGATE AND JAKOB KLINENBERG On Wednesday, May 1, ASM Hanhart and I presented Dylan and Jakob to the Eagle Scout Character Board of...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED KNOT OF THE MONTH:  TAUT-LINE HITCH (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN NOV 3  FIRST SUNDAY & MANDATORY PARENT MEETING 5:00-6:00 SPL in...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED KNOT OF THE MONTH:  TIMBER HITCH (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN OCT 27  5:00-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Sparky Spartans Fun: Pumpkin...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED KNOT OF THE MONTH:  TIMBER HITCH (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN OCT 13  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: KFC Skill: Fire Building Competition...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED KNOT OF THE MONTH:  TIMBER HITCH (Click here to Know your Knots!) SUN OCT 13  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: KFC Skill: Fire Building Competition...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN OCT 6  5:00-6:00 PM  FIRST SUNDAY Trail to First Class in the Rotunda, PLC in the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 29  TROOP OLYMPICS & JOSHUA TREE PLANNING MEETING 3:00-5:00 PM TROOP OLYMPICS!! 1:30 SET UP  (Come...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 22  COURT OF HONOR  (Elks Lodge 315 Esplanade, RB) For Court of Honor, wear...

SCOUTMASTER’S MESSAGE: Please join me in congratulating our newest Eagle Scout: TOM ESSON On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, ASM Hanhart presented Tom Esson for his Eagle Board of Review and officially became an Eagle...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 15  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP ELECTIONS  Get ready to choose a leader…Get ready to BE a leader!  SPL and...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 8  FIRST SUNDAY | PERSONAL FITNESS MB | NEW PARENT MEETING 5-6 PM  PLC in the Meeting...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 1  NO TROOP MEETING  HAPPY LABOR DAY! SUN SEPT 8  FIRST SUNDAY | PHYSICAL FITNESS...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN AUG 25  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Kentucky Fried Chinchillas Pre-Meeting Knot: Double Half Hitch Skill:  Merit...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN AUG 18  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Sparky Spartans Pre-Meeting Knot: Clove Hitch (again) Skill &...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN AUG 11  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  5:00 Wilderness Survival Campout Planning Meeting If you are...

SCOUTMASTER’S MESSAGE: Please join me in congratulating our newest Eagle Scouts: ALEX SCHWARTZ, SATHVIK KUMAR AND KEVIN QUACH On June 27 and June 28, ASM Hanhart presented Alex, Sathvik and Kevin to the Eagle Scout...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JULY 28  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Theme: Patrol Competition (Patrol Games!!) Games: Dodgeball, Wolf Pack and more!...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JULY 28  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Theme: Patrol Competition (Patrol Games!!) Games: Dodgeball, Wolf Pack and more!...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JULY 21  6:00-7:30 PM TROOP MEETING–AT THE BEACH!  5:00  Come early to swim at the beach! ...

   718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JULY 14  5-6 PM  FIRST SUNDAY  Trail to First Class in the Rotunda, PLC in the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JUN 30  TROOP MEETING AT TORRANCE BEACH! 5:00  Come early to swim at the beach!  (optional)...

V WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JUN 30  TROOP MEETING AT TORRANCE BEACH! 5:00  Come early to swim at the beach!  (optional) 6:00  Troop Meeting...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JUN 23   NO TROOP MEETING   HUBERT EATON SUMMER CAMP!  SUN JUN 30  TROOP MEETING AT...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JUN 16   NO TROOP MEETING   HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! SUN JUN 23   NO TROOP MEETING   HUBERT...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN JUN 9  5-6 PM – MANDATORY PARENT/SCOUT MEETING FOR CAMP HUEBERT EATON 6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING ...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JUN 2  TROOP BBQ & FIRST SUNDAY 3-5 PM  Grillin’ and Chillin’ BBQ at El...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAY 26  NO TROOP MEETING   HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! SUN JUN 2  TROOP BBQ & FIRST SUNDAY 3-5 PM ...

SCOUTMASTER’S MESSAGE: Please join me in congratulating our newest Eagle Scouts: DYLAN APPLEGATE AND JAKOB KLINENBERG On Wednesday, May 1, ASM Hanhart and I presented Dylan and Jakob to the Eagle Scout Character Board...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAY 12  NO TROOP MEETING   HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! SUN MAY 19  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Narwhals Skill: FLAGS! Flag Ceremony Practice...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAR 3 5PM  FIRST SUNDAY & New Scout Official Start Date!  T2FC in the Rotunda; PLC in the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAY 5  FIRST SUNDAY & WHITEWATER RAFTING PLANNING MEETING 6-7 PM  Mandatory planning meeting 5-6 PM  Trail to...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN APR 21  NO MEETING!  HAPPY EASTER! SUN APR 28  6:00 PM PATH TO EAGLE MEETING (ONLY)   Please attend...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN APR 7  NO MEETING!  HAPPY SPRING BREAK! SUN APR 14  TROOP MEETING Skill and Activity TBD Camporee Planning Meeting ...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAR 31 5-6 PM  FIRST SUNDAY  T2FC in the Rotunda PLC in the Meeting room  Both the old PLC...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAR 24 6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP ELECTIONS!  Flags: Melon Men Get ready to choose a leader…Get ready to...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAR 17  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Nuclear Narwhals 5:00-6:00 PM  Camp Cards Fundraiser Meeting Contact Mrs. Johnson ([email protected])...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAR 10 6-8 PM  Spring Court of Honors!  We celebrate our 9th Founder’s Day and recognize our Scouts’...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN MAR 3 5PM  FIRST SUNDAY & New Scout Official Start Date!  T2FC in the Rotunda; PLC in the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN FEB 17  TROOP MEETING  6:15-7:30 PM  Flags: Ask your SPL SKILL: Inventing Merit Badge with Guest...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN FEB 10  FIRST SUNDAY  5-6 PM Trail to First Class in the Rotunda, PLC in the meeting...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN FEB 3  NO TROOP MEETING  SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! SUN FEB 10  FIRST SUNDAY  5-6 PM Trail to First Class...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JAN 27  TROOP MEETING 6:15 PM Summer Camp meeting for Scouts and parents in the meeting...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JAN 20  NO TROOP MEETING  MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY! SUN JAN 27  TROOP MEETING  5 PM  Webelos Registration...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JAN 13  TROOP MEETING  6:15-7:30 PM Skill:  ALL Scout Skills Game:  Scout Bowling Each Scout Should:  Wear...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN JAN 6  FIRST SUNDAY  5-6 PM Trail to First Class in the Rotunda, PLC in the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN DEC 23  NO TROOP MEETING  Happy Holidays! SUN DEC 30  NO TROOP MEETING  Happy New Year! SUN...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN DEC 16  TROOP MEETING  6:15-7:30 PM  Flags: Melon Men Skill: Fire Starting Each Scout Should: Wear Class A...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN DEC 9  TROOP HOLIDAY POTLUCK  6-8 PM Join us for food, party games, karaoke, and more!   Please bring a...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN NOV 25  NO TROOP MEETING – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! SUN DEC 2  FIRST SUNDAY  5-6 PM Trail to First...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN NOV 18 TROOP MEETING  Flags: Spartans Skill: Backpacking Supplies and Equipment Each Scout Should: Be ready to learn!...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN NOV 11 TROOP MEETING  Flags: KFC (Kentucky Fried Chinchillas) Skill: Patrol Spirit Each Scout Should: Have Patrol Flags...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN NOV 4 TROOP MEETING  5 – 6  First Sunday  Trail to First Class in the Rotunda, PLC...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN OCT 28  NO TROOP MEETING  GO DODGERS!!! SUN NOV 4 TROOP MEETING  5 – 6  First Sunday  Trail to First...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN OCT 21 TROOP MEETING THEME – PATROL COOPERATION! Make History!  Choose your new Patrol and Patrol Name! ...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN OCT 14  “FIRST SUNDAY”, PARENT MEETING, TROOP ELECTIONS! 5:00 PM  “FIRST SUNDAY” PLC in Room; Trail to First...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN OCT 7  ROCTOBER PLANNING MEETING ONLY 4:00 PM NO TROOP MEETING – Columbus Day! If you’re attending Roctober on October 13, you...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 30  3rd ANNUAL TROOP OLYMPICS!  Each Scout Should: Scouts help set-up at 2:00pm ALL Scouts must...

September 23 – T718 FALL Court of Honor Our COH will be held at our new Charter Org’s Lodge! Date: Sunday, Sep 23 Time: 6pm sharp to 8pm Place: ELKS LODGE #1378 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach Free or...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 16  TROOP MEETING – THEME: Fitness.  WEAR CLASS B. SKILLS/GAME:: Practice Olympics Sports and Make...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 16  TROOP MEETING – THEME: Fitness.  WEAR CLASS B. SKILLS/GAME:: Practice Olympics Sports and Make...

The knot of the month is timber hitch. Here is a link on how to tie a timber hitch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvIX9EApwzA&t=7s

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN SEPT 9   5:00 PM  “FIRST SUNDAY“ PLC in Room Trail to First Class in Rotunda – Scouts will work...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN  SEPT 2  NO MEETING  Happy Labor Day! SUN SEPT 9   5:00 PM  “FIRST SUNDAY” PLC in Room; Trail to First...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN AUG 26  TROOP MEETING  6:15 – 7:30 PM  Flags: Bass Skill: Review this month’s previous meetings Game: First Aid...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN AUG 19  TROOP MEETING  6:15 – 7:30 PM  Flags: Dragons Skill: Second Class/First Class First Aid Game: Stretchers Relay Race...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN AUG 12  TROOP MEETING  6:15 – 7:30 PM  Flags: Scorpions Skill: Tenderfoot/Second Class First Aid Game: First Aid Jeopardy...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN AUG 5  “FIRST SUNDAY”  5:00 PM PLC in Room; Trail to First Class in Rotunda SUN AUG...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN JULY 29  TROOP MEETING  5:15-7:30 PM  Flags:  None Meeting Location:  Miramar (“Dolphin”) Park – 201 Paseo De La...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE         NOTE THE EARLIER START TIMES!        SUN...

The knot of the month is the bowline. Here is a link on how to tie a bowline. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auIasLp4dqA  

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN JULY 15  TROOP MEETING  6:15 – 7:30 PM  Flags: Black Mambas Skill:  Dodgeball/Physical Fitness/...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN JULY 8  “FIRST SUNDAY”  5:00-6:00 PM  PLC in Room and Trail to...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN JULY 1  NO TROOP MEETING  CAMPING RECOVERY! SUN JULY 8  “FIRST SUNDAY“ 5:00-6:00 PM ...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN JUN 24  NO TROOP MEETING  CAMP CHAWANAKEE  SUN JULY 1  NO TROOP MEETING  CAMPING RECOVERY!...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN JUN 17  NO TROOP MEETING  HAPPY FATHER’S DAY SUN JUN 24  NO TROOP...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN JUN 10  TROOP MEETING 6:00 – 7:00 PM  T-shirt/Hoodie Sale...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN JUN 3  “FIRST SUNDAY“ 5:00  PLC in Room; Trail to First Class...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE SUN MAY 27  NO MEETING  HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! SUN JUN 3  “FIRST SUNDAY“ 5:00  PLC in Room;...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE SUN MAY 20  6:15 – 7:30 PM TROOP MEETING  Flags: SPL and...

CAMPOREE HIGHLIGHTS!!  WHAT A WEEKEND!!   About 12 to 15 District Troops competed and Troop 718 won top Honors! 1 – Troop 718 built this 24-foot Rocket Gateway, courtesy of our Lashing Team: Nick, Mateo,...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE  SUN MAY 13  NO TROOP MEETING  HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! SUN MAY 20  6:15 –...

  SUN May 6th  TROOP MEETING 5-6 PM PLC Get ready to choose a leader, get ready to BE a leader! CLICK HERE for a list of leadership jobs and duties. Trail to first class  

On March 22 2018 Matthew Burt received his Eagle Scout Rank. Matthew was one of Troop 718’s Founding Scouts, joining our Troop at it’s inception in 2010.  Matthew held several leadership positions, including Quartermaster,...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is BOWLINE SUN APR 15  TROOP MEETING 6:15 – 7:30 PM TROOP ELECTIONS Get ready...

PLC and trail to first class on April 8th. Also there is a mandatory camporee  meeting at 6 pm. Upcoming!! Troop 718 Elections Save the date! Sunday, April 15! Get ready to choose a...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! Knot of the Month is CLOVE HITCH SUN MAR 18  6:15-7:30 PM  TROOP MEETING  Flags: Dragons led by Chase...

Camp Emerald Bay Camp Emerald bay takes summer camps to a whole new level. You can do merit badges, explore the island and scuba dive. At camp you sleep in tents like normal summer...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTEDClick Here to Know your Knots!  SUN FEB 18 NO TROOP MEETING – Enjoy Winter Camp! SUN FEB 25 TROOP MEETING 6:15-7:30 PM   Flags: Bass...

On Dec 28 2016 JB Hanhart received his Eagle Scout rank. For his Eagle scout project, JB renovated the South High School Shot Put Pit. JB’s earned a total of 41 Merit Badges, earning...

Please join us in congratulating Troop 718’s Newest Eagle Scout.  Miles Lacey was awarded the Eagle Rank on Jan 25, 2018. Miles’ Eagle Scout project was to remodel the pantry for Saint Margaret Mary’s Catholic...

Please join us in congratulating Troop 718’s Newest Eagle Scout Leon passed his Eagle Board of Review and have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Jan 25, 2018 Leon was one of our...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  SUN FEB 4   **SUPER BOWL SUNDAY**   NO MEETING SUN FEB 11   “FIRST SUNDAY” 5-6pm PLC in Room;...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots!  This Month: Tautline Hitch! THIS SUN JAN 21 6 to 7pm El Retiro Room  SUMMER...

The Knot of the Month is the Tautline hitch. Here is a link on how to tie a tautline hitch. https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/tautline-hitch    

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN JAN 7  5:00 pm – 6:00 PM FIRST SUNDAY  New Time! PLC and Trail...

Please join us in congratulating Troop 718’s Newest Eagle ScoutNik completed all of the requirements and was awarded the Eagle Rank on November 16, 2017.  His eagle project a 50 foot long retaining wall...

The knot of the month is the Bowline.

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN DEC FIRST SUNDAY   PLC and T2FC 5:00-6:00 pm  Please note the new time! Have you completed your  Personal...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN NOV 5  FIRST SUNDAY  PLC & Trail to First Class 6:00 – 7:00 PM Backpacking...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN Oct 29  FAMILY PUMPKIN CARVE-O-RAMA HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WORLD SERIES ON SUNDAY NIGHT GO DODGERS! SUN...

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Double Half Hitch Instructions to follow Check out this video:   

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! this Sunday: Uniform Check!  Leaders: have your badges on your uniform. See ASM Johnson if you do...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN Oct 8 TROOP MEETING 6:15-7:30 PM  Flags: Scorpions SKILL & GAME:  FIRST AID/FIRST AID BOWLING SCOUTS...

All scouts should know how to correctly tie the Clove Hitch for the month of October.   Clove Hitch Knot tying instructions: Wrap the free end of a rope around a post Crossover itself and...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN OCT 1 TROOP ELECTIONS!!  6:00 PM    CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS and let Mr. Pagniano know...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN  Sept 24 COURT OF HONOR  SEE SEPARATE EBLAST  FLAGS: PHOENIX PATROL SUN Oct 1...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here to Know your Knots! SUN Sept 17 EL RETIRO  6:15-7:30 PM  FLAGS:  DRAGON PATROL Skill:  Color Guard &...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here for KNOT OF THE MONTH! SUN Sept 3 – No Meeting – LABOR DAY SUN Sept 10 – FIRST...

All scouts should know how to correctly tie the Taut Line Hitch for the month of September   Knot tying instructions: Make a turn around a post or other object several feet from the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED Click Here for KNOT OF THE MONTH! SUN Aug 27 10am to 1pm Meet ya for Paddle Boarding in Redondo!   Boards will only...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN Aug 20 – The Annual Troop Olympics and Family Picnic is HERE!Scouts GO FOR THE GOLD!  Bring a picnic and...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN Aug 13 – 5:45 to 7:30   5:45 – 6:00 – Please come early to take the 718 Survey!  Bring a phone, i-pad, tablet or...

All scouts should know how to tie the Double Half Hitch for the month of August.   Knot tying instructions: Pass the end of your rope around a post. Bring the end under the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN Aug 6 6-7pm PLC and T2FC 7-8pm Path to Eagle Workshop.  Life and Star Scouts – Mr LeFevre will...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN JUL 30 – NO MEETING – Leaving for Chawanakee SEE MR HANHART’S EMAIL for instructions!  If you did not receive Mr Hanhart’s...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN JUL 23 – Troop Meeting 6:15 to 7:30 How to packing and prep for Chawanakee!!  If you are going to camp, please...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN JUL 16 – Troop Meeting 6:00 to 7:30 – wear Class B  Flag: Dragon Patrol Scouts: BRING YOUR MESS KITS! It’s time for...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN JUL 9 – FIRST SUNDAY – T-SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD! 5-6pm PLC and Trail to First Class 6-7pm Food Safety...

All scouts should know how to tie the Square Knot for the month of July. Knot tying instructions: Tie two over hand knots. First, right over left and twist. Then left over right and...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED SUN JUL 2 – NO MEETING!  Have a safe and sane July Fourth!  SUN JUL 9 – First Sunday  5-6pm PLC and Trail to...

Sean Lefevre earned the rank of Eagle Scout on June 7 2017.   Sean’s Project was to build a storage shed at Jefferson Middle School to be used by the campus custodian.  This allowed staff easy...

Troop 718 Hennessey’s Tavern flyer July 12 Click the link to print out flyer Enjoy an evening out with friends and family Date: July 12 2017 Time: 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm Where: 1845...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK TO ALL MEETINGS JUNE KNOT OF THE MONTH: TIMBERHITCH (Click here to learn) SUN JUN 25 – MEETING 6:15pm – show us your Timberhitch at meeting...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK TO ALL MEETINGSJUNE KNOT OF THE MONTH: TIMBERHITCH (Click here to learn) SUN JUN 18 NO MEETING – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! SUN JUN 25 – MEETING...

All scouts should know how to correctly tie the Timber Hitch for the month of June   Knot tying instructions: Pass the working end of a rope around the object and take a turn...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  WEAR CLASS A AND BRING HANDBOOK TO ALL MEETINGS SUN JUN 11 – PLC and Cyber Chip workshops.  Please see separate eblast for Cyber Chip Instructions. PLC at 5:00...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUN JUN 4 – FIRST SUNDAY -TRAIL TO FIRST CLASS ONLY (No PLC) 6-7:30 in Rotunda – Wear Class A SUN JUN 11 – PLC 5:00 and 6:00 Cyber Chip...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MAY 28 – NO MEETING – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SUNDAY JUNE 4 – FIRST SUNDAY – TRAIL TO FIRST CLASS ONLY (No PLC) 6-7:30pm: Parent and Volunteer Social....

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MAY 21 – Troop Mtg – 6:15 to 7:15 Wear Class A Tent Building Skills!  Please be on time!   FLAG CREMONY: Bass Patrol SUNDAY MAY 28 –...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MAY 14 – NO MEETING – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! SUNDAY MAY 21 – Troop Mtg – TBD ; ILST Planning Meeting -stay tuned. TONIGHT – WED, MAY 10 – 6 to...

All scouts will need to know how to correctly tie the Bowline knot for entry into the troop meetings for the month of May. Bowline knot tying instructions 1. Lay the rope across your...

Backpacking Checklist This is a basic checklist – depending on the specific outing, required items will vary. Always be sure to consult with your outing leader about any special equipment requirements. As a general...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  FIRST SUNDAY – May 7.  PLC AND T2FC 6:00.  Wear Class A. 5:00 Parent & Scout Information Meeting – Backpacking Gear.  Meet in Rotunda.  Mr Arthur and Mr Wakimoto leading. ...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  APRIL KNOT OF THE MONTH!  THE TAUT-LINE HITCH.  CLICK HERE TO LEARN IT to enter Troop meeting! MEETING – SUNDAY April 30!  6:15.  Backpacking Game and what you should...

Troop 718 Red Car Brewery flyer May 10 Click the link to print out flyer Enjoy an evening out with friends and family Date: May 10 2017 Time: 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm Where:...

On Oct 15 2016 Sean LeCon received his Eagle Scout rank. For his Eagle scout project, Sean made three benches for Richardson Middle School, providing relaxing space for students and faculty alike to use...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  APRIL KNOT OF THE MONTH!  THE TAUT-LINE HITCH.  CLICK HERE TO LEARN IT! NO MEETING – SUNDAY April 23 – return from Camporee  MEETING – SUNDAY April 30!  Backpacking...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  APRIL KNOT OF THE MONTH!  THE TAUT-LINE HITCH.  CLICK HERE TO LEARN IT! NO MEETING – SUNDAY April 16 – EASTER SUNDAY NO MEETING – SUNDAY April 23 –...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  APRIL KNOT OF THE MONTH!  THE TAUT-LINE HITCH.  CLICK HERE TO LEARN IT! MEETING – SUNDAY April 9 6:15 to 7:30pm  Wear Class A Camporee Campers – please come for...

The KNOT OF THE MONTH is – The Taut Line Hitch All scouts will need to know how to correctly tie the Taut Line Hitch for entry into the troop meetings for the month...

CLICK HERE to download blank Museum Medical Form CLICK HERE to upload completed Museum Medical Form Save

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  It’s Tshirt Time! TROOP 718 TSHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS WILL BE ON SALE APRIL 2ND!  Tshirts $5-$8.  Sweatshirts $15 while supplies last! “FIRST SUNDAY” April 2 – EL RETIRO Wear CLASS...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MARCH 26 – EL RETIRO WEAR CLASS A 6:15 to 7:30pm Camporee Preparation; Super Fun Game: My Bodyguard SUNDAY April 2 NO PLC tonight. 6 to 7pm T2FC (Trail to...

OUTING PHOTOS – At the Troop 718 Shutterfly Page – if you don’t have access, just request from the home page. OUTING INFO TOPO MAP WITH MILE MARKERS ACTUAL HIKE STATS (below) To view...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MARCH 19 – EL RETIRO WEAR CLASS A 6:15 to 7:30pm 6:15 sharp!  TROOP ELECTIONS!   Time again to elect our Scout Leaders.  See separate eblast for all the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MARCH 12 – EL RETIRO WEAR CLASS A 6:15 to 7:30pm It’s time for our Annual FIRST AID OLYMPICS!  Scouts “compete to treat” a series of triage ailments...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY Mar 5 – FIRST SUNDAY 6:00 – 7:00 PLC in Room; T2FC in Rotunda; new faces are coming – Webelos who are bridging to 718 will be attending T2FC...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY Feb 26 – 1st Aid Training for all!   6:15 to 7:30 at El Retiro. Game: Patrols will demonstrate and compete in 1st Aid skills!  Scouts – please...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY Feb 19 – NO MEETING due to WInter Camp.  Winter Campers: see Mr Hanhart’s separate email and Mr Pagniano’s separate email! SUNDAY Feb 26 – 1st Aid Training for...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  Feb 12 – Wear Class A – El Retiro 5:00 PLC & T2FC 6:15-7:30: Camping Merit Badge workshop led by Mr Hanhart This is an annual Merit Badge workshop...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  Feb 5 – NO TROOP MEETING – Super Bowl Sunday Feb 12 – 5:00 PLC & T2FC; 6:15-7:30 – TBA!  Know your February Knot!  Double Half Hitch!  Knot sure?...

Scouts should know how to correctly tie a Double Half Hitch during the month of February to enter into troop meetings for the month. Instructions to tie Double Half Hitch Pass the end of...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  Jan 29 – Troop Meeting – Wear Class A 6:15 to 7:30 Building Fires!  (Now that the rain has passed…) Scouts – bring a flint & steel starter and 10 Essentials ...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS REMINDER FOR TONIGHT!WINTER CAMP ATTENDEES – please bring $170 and permission forms to Mr Hanhart tonight (Forms linked on Eventbrite may be used). FROM 5:15 to 6:15 Parent and Scout...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  Jan 22 – Troop Meeting – Wear Class A 5:15 to 6:15 Summer Camp Parent and Scout Meeting Parents please bring check books for a $100 deposit 6:15 to...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  Jan 15 NO MEETING due to Camping return  Jan 22 – Troop Meeting SAVE THE DATE!  Wed Jan 18 5:30 to 8:30 – Our first T718 Social Night of the New...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Get ready for a new year of Adventure! Jan 8 – El Retiro – Class A 6-7PM – PLC and Trail to First Class 7PM – San...

All scouts will need to know how to correctly tie the  Square Knot for entry into the troop meetings this January. Square Knot tying intructions Tie two over hand knots. First, right over left...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY DEC 18 – 6:15pm-7:30pm El Retiro.   IT’S A WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY! see separate eblast for info.  Wear Class B or an ugly holiday sweater! No Troop Meetings for the...

What:  Community Service Project to help Ashley Jung When:  Saturday 12/17/16 ,  8 am-12pm Where:  Linden H. Chandler Preserve, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274  – map DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER This is a community service...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY DEC 11 – 6:15pm-7:30pm – CLASS A Uniform   The Theme is WILDERNESS SURVIVAL The Skill is SHELTHER BUILDING and we’ll compete to see which Patrol can build the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY DEC 4 – FIRST SUNDAY 6pm-7pm – CLASS A Uniform PLC in Conference Room – Scout Leaders only Trail to First Class Workshop in Rotundra Wed, Dec 7 –...

All scouts will need to know how to correctly tie the Timber Hitch for entry into the troop meetings on December.   Timber Hitch tying intructions 1.Pass the working end of a rope around...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY NOV 27 – Happy Thanksgiving! – NO MEETING! SUNDAY DEC 4 – FIRST SUNDAY 6pm-7pm – CLASS A Uniform PLC in Conference Room – Scout Leaders only Trail to First Class...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY NOV 20 – 6:15  Wear Class A El Retiro  Skills!   Games!   Be there! SUNDAY NOV 27 – Happy Thanksgiving Weekend – NO MEETING! SCOUTING FOR FOOD!  SAT/SUN NOV 19 & 20...

CALLING ALL SCOUTS! CALLING ALL LEADERS! Take your skills to the next level! UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3! Sign up by Nov 19 for discount (see below). If you are a Scout...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY NOV 13 – 6:15  Wear Class A El Retiro Skills!   Games!   Be there! Sunday NOV 13 – 6:00 to 7:00 pm.  LAST DATE for ANNUAL RE-ENROLLMENT!  El Retiro Room...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY NOV 6 – 6:00 PLC & T2FC  El Retiro  PLC parents – PLEASE attend first part of PLC meeting (at 6:00) to sign a consent form with your Scout....

Commitment, Collaboration, Community SCOUTING FOR FOOD NOV 19 & 20!  SIGN UP NOW! Troop 718 always participates in Scouting for Food, BSA’s annual food drive, with our local Von’s market in the Riviera Village. ...

NEWSFLASH!  We have some announcements! Standard time starts Nov 6!  Turn clocks back one hour! DON’T FORGET:  This Sunday is the CHESS MERIT BADGE Workshop! Be at El Retiro at 4:00 SHARP!  (There’s a...

All scouts will need to know how to correctly tie the Bowline knot for entry into the troop meetings for the month of November. Bowline knot tying instructions 1. Lay the rope across your...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY OCT 30 –  El Retiro 5-7pm.  Rotunda.  Class B / comfortable attire. The whole family is invited to the 718 Pumpkin Head Carve-O-Rama Pumpkin Carving Party!  BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin)! Finger...

Dear Scouts and Parents, Two years ago, BSA raised annual Scout membership fees by $12 and volunteer fees by $13.   Despite this, Troop 718 kept dues at $125, and absorbed these increases. After much...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY OCT 23 – TROOP MEETING CLASS A; 6:15-7:30 – Learn your Lashings!  Knot and Lashings Practice & Race. SUNDAY OCT 30 –  El Retiro 5-7pm.  Rotunda.  Class B...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY OCT 16 – Class A; 6:15-7:30 WEBELOS RECRUITMENT – We welcome local area Webelos and their parents to learn about our Troop Blind-folded Tent building competition. T2FC Scouts please...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY OCT 9 – NO MEETING DUE TO OUTING SUNDAY OCT 16 – Class A; 6:15-7:30 WEBELOS RECRUITMENT – We welcome local area Webelos and their parents to learn about...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY OCT 2 – TROOP ELECTIONS 5:00 at El Retiro!   See  JOB DESCRIPTIONS Candidates for elected positions are to email Mr Hanhart at [email protected]; Requests for appointed positions please email...

OCT 26 AND 27 – Our Annual “Scouting for Food” drive will be held at the RIVIERA VILLAGE VONS store.  SIGN UP!  Scroll down and type your name for your preferred shift.  (The google docs...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY SEPT 25 – 6:15 – Building Rockets for Roctober! Roctober attendees!  Bring money and paperwork for the Outing.  See below for details. All welcome to help build ROCKETS!! SUNDAY OCT 2...

The KNOT OF THE MONTH for October 2016 is – Clove Hitch All scouts will need to know how to correctly tie the Clove Hitch for entry into the troop meetings for the month...

The KNOT OF THE MONTH for September 2016 is – Taut Line Hitch All scouts will need to know how to correctly tie the Taut Line Hitch for entry into the troop meetings for...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY SEPT 11 – EL RETIRO – CLASS A 5-6PM PLC and Trail to First Class 6PM Shady Grove Planning Meeting (campout attendees only) SUNDAY SEPT 18 – COURT OF HONOR – See...

CLICK HERE to upload or view photos for Cabrillo Beach August 2015 For upload permission, you will need to log in to Google using : [email protected] -or- your own gmail account. https://goo.gl/photos/scPHRXyKNjdoh3Ss5

NEWSFLASH!  TROOP 718 IS BRINGING BACK “SOCIAL NIGHT”! Kick-off: Tuesday, Sept 13 at Rock-N-Brews, from 6-10pm. CLICK HERE for flier. What is Social Night?  When 718 was founded, our Troop Families organized occasional restaurant nights, as a fun way to...

SEPTEMBER 18 – Fall Court of Honor Date: Sunday, Sept 18 Time: 5-7pm Place: Redondo Beach Women’s Club 400 South Broadway, Redondo Beach (Corner of Broadway & Pearl) Parking is available at the Wells Fargo lot on...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY SEPT 4 – NO MEETING – ENJOY YOUR WEEK END! SUNDAY SEPT 11 – EL RETIRO – CLASS A 5-6PM PLC and Trail to First Class 6pm Shady Grove Planning...

Dear Scouts and parents of 718,I would like to thank everyone who participated in “building the wall” for California Live Steamers last week-end. If I’ve left anyone out I apologize and please let me...

Using a map and compass is a good way to find and to go somewhere, but sometimes, if you don’t use it correctly, you might get lost. CLICK HERE to view the article that explains the...

Calling All Scouts: This Sunday: AUGUST 28 – are you ready to GO FOR THE GOLD?    Be Part of the Troop 718 Olympics and Family Picnic! Be a Part of the Set-Up “Pre-Party”!...

COME HELP NIK SWENSSON BUILD HIS EAGLE PROJECT!  Spend the day helping Nik and our City! When: Aug 26 and Aug 27, starting at 10:00am each day. Where: 2290 Washington Av, Torrance, 90501 (at...

SAVE THE DATE!  TROOP 718 FALL COURT OF HONOR WILL BE SUNDAY, SEPT 18! More information to come! If you have completed any Merit Badges, please submit your signed Blue Cards to Mr Schwartz or...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY AUG 21 – El Retiro – Wear Class A 6:15 to 7:30pm TROOP Meeting – Wear Class B for Olympics event practice. SUNDAY AUG 28 – TROOP 718 OLYMPICS...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY AUG 14 – NO TROOP MEETING due to Green Valley Return SUNDAY AUG 21 – El Retiro – Wear Class A 6:15 to 7:30pm TROOP MEETING – countdown for Troop...

The “Knot of the Month” for August 2016 is – Two Half-Hitches. To keep moving our Scouting Skills for Troop 718, we’re introducing the “Knot-of-the-Month”. All scouts will be required to correctly tie the...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY AUG 7 – El Retiro – Wear Class A 6:15 to 7:30pm TROOP MEETING – Get ready for the Troop Olympics! Planning & Event Practice FOR AUG 28! NO MEETING AUGUST 14 due...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY JULY 31 – El Retiro – Wear Class A 5:00-6:00 Special PLC for Olympics Planning 6:15 to 7:30pm TROOP MEETING – Orienteering Course You practiced last week – now Show what...

NEWSFLASH – REMINDER!   Cabrillo Beach Youth and Water Sports Center is hosting Boy Scout Summer Camp Days August 8-12!That’s right – spend a week at the beach and earn some Merit Badges too!Classes are still...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY JULY 3 – NO MEETING – HAPPY JULY 4TH! SUNDAY JULY 10 – FIRST SUNDAY – PLC & T2FC READY FOR ADVENTURE?  PREPARED FOR SERVICE?   CLICK HERE Jul 15-17 Circle X...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY JUNE 26 – NO MEETING FLSR / EMERALD BAY campers off to Camp! SUNDAY JULY 3 – NO MEETING – HAPPY JULY 4TH! READY FOR ADVENTURE?  PREPARED FOR SERVICE?   CLICK HERE Jul 15-17 Circle...

Emerald Bay Summer Camp participants Depart from USS Iowa (map) at 7:30 am on Saturday – 6/26/16 Return to same location between 10:00-11:30am – Saturday – 7/2/16 DETAILS and PACKING LISTS Rugged Explorers Rugged...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY JUNE 19 – Wear Class B T-shirt and shorts.  Flip Flops ok.    TORRANCE BEACH NEAR SNACK SHACK 4:00 TO 5:15 pm Calling Summer Campers – sharpen your Dodge Ball skills at the Beach...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY JUNE 12 – Wear Class B T-shirt    El Retiro – 6:15-7:30 Make your own Hiking Sticks!  Get ready to drill holes, pound nails, and carve your own CUSTOM hiking stick.  BTW...

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This article is very helpful to show you how to protect yourselves from the heat. CLICK HERE to view the article.   this video will show you how to avoid heat illnesses.  

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY JUNE 5 – FIRST SUNDAY Wear Class A 5:05-6:00PM ALL PARENTS REQUESTED: STATE OF THE TROOP MEETING AT EL RETIRO ROOM.  (SEE SEPARATE EBLAST) Organization announcements, financial update, summer camp update,...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MAY 29 – NO MEETING – ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!  SUNDAY JUNE 5th – FIRST SUNDAY – wear Class A 5:00 – 6:00 pm PLC and Trail to First Class...

This is an amazing article that shows you how to pack checklists for camping trips. CLICK HERE to learn more. This video will show you the way to pack for a camping trip.

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MAY 22 – It’s our Annual Cook Out! 6:15 to 7:30 Class B uniform in Rotunda Scouts will cook a “tasting menu” for parents and Troop Leaders to judge!   Two main dishes...

CLICK IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD TROOP 718 TAKES TOP HONORS AT CAMPOREE 2016! The Tradition Lives On!    See PHOTOS HERE! Winner: Best Overall Troop – Top Prize – The Golden Shovel Award! Winner: Best Campsite! Winner: Scout Spirit...

This is a great article to teach you how to build a shelter from materials from the wilderness. CLICK HERE to learn more. This video will show you a way to build a survival...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MAY 15 – NO MEETING – CAMPOREE RETURN SUNDAY MAY 22 – get ready for our ANNUAL COOKOUT!  Scouts will cook a “tasting menu” for parents and Troop Leaders to...

This is an article to teach you how to build a first aid kit. CLICK HERE to learn more.   This is a video to show you the way to pack a first aid...

This is an amazing first aid article you want to know about when you are fishing. CLICK HERE to view.   This is a video explaining ways to remove a fishhook from your skin....

This is a great article that I found on boys life. Click Here to view. Check out this cool video   

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS SUNDAY MAY 8 – NO MEETING – HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! SUNDAY MAY 15 – NO MEETING – CAMPOREE RETURN SUNDAY MAY 22 – get ready for our ANNUAL COOKOUT!...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MAY 1 – FIRST SUNDAY – Wear Class A 5:00-6:00 New PLC – Bring your binders, a pen and a notebook; Parents of PLC members, your attendance is required! See...

As of January 2016, all ranks up through Star Scout must earn the National CYBER CHIP (Cyber Safety) award, for advancement.   Requirements are grade-specific; some requirements are to be completed at home. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. AT HOME:...

ACCOLADES FOR TROOP 718 !  WORDS OF APPRECIATION FROM THE EVENT LEADERMark, While I did not get a chance at a more formal introduction at California Trails Day, I did want to pass along my...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY APRIL 24 – TROOP MEETING: 6:15 – 7:30PM.  Wear Class A. Skills for Camporee! Ticket Sales begin for Hollywood Riviera Sportsman Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser (see separate eblast). ...

Hollywood Riviera Sportsman’s Club Annual Pancake Breakfast (held May 28, 7am-12 noon) Help Troop 718 “FUN”draise!  Ticket sales start Sunday April 24!  Every year, HRSC supports local youth groups by holding this wonderful Community event.  Now YOU can...

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Both the HRSC Easter Egg Hunt and CA Trail Trails Days brought out the best in our Scouts! **Egg Hunt: Led by Mr Hanhart, 16 Scouts (many of our newest members!) hid Eggs, blew up...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY APRIL 17  5:00-5:45PM – PARTICIPANTS ONLY MEETINGS Firestone Skills Camp Piedra Blanca Backpacking Planning 5:45-6:15PM – PARENTS: INTRO TO BACKPACKING GEAR meeting led by Aaron and Dr Bass. ...

Troop 718 is proud to announce it’s newly elected Scout Leaders for May-Oct 2016! If you would like to be considered for one of our many appointed PLC positions, please contact your SPL, Andrew Calbreath and adult...

718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  NO TROOP MEETINGS MAR 27 – Easter Sunday or APR 3 – Happy Spring Break! SUNDAY APRIL 10 – El Retiro – “FIRST SUNDAY” 5-6pm Trail to First Class / 5-6pm Last Mtg for...

NEWSFLASH! This SATURDAY, MARCH 26, Hollywood Riviera Sportsmans Club, our Troop’s charter organization, is holding it’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at El Retiro Park! HRSC is calling all Scouts to volunteer from 9am to 11am, to help out,...

ALL WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  NO TROOP MEETING MAR 20 – due to Outing.  New Parent Orientation Meeting at El Retiro room – from 5 to 5:45pm – led by Charlotte Sorensen and Linda...

Dear Hikers, ALL OUTING DOCUMENTS – AT THIS LINK IMPORTANT – Action Required Volunteer to Drive and Complete Carpool Assignments AT THIS LINK Download Driver’s Instructions AT THIS LINK The trail plan and trail...

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops or teams and in other situations...

ALL WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY MARCH 13 5-7PM: 718 SPRING COURT OF HONOR Location: Redondo Beach Women’s Club at 400S Broadway, RB (corner of Broadway & Pearl)  See separate eblast for details....

UPCOMING BOARD OF REVIEWS: PARENTS NEEDED! THURSDAY NIGHT – MAR 10 7pm-9pm We are in great need of 3-4 adults for the upcoming Board of Review. This is an inspiring and rewarding opportunity to...

ALL WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS NEWSFLASH! REQUEST YOUR SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE NOW! Mr Hanhart is setting aside ALL DAY Sunday Mar 6 for Scoutmaster Conferences. Hours 9am-4pm. If you are ready for promotion or very close, please request a conference online...

ALL WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS718 TROOP MEETINGS AND NEWS  SUNDAY FEB 28 – TROOP MEETING 6:15 to 7:30 Wear Class A Games/Skill: First Aid Fun!  Study up to diagnose and “treat” an emergency! Stand up wrestling game...

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Aaron William Bass was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on November, 13, 2015. Please join us in congratulating him !  

PHOTOS FROM TROOP 718 TRIP TO SANDSTONE PEAK – November 2015 CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW –  FULL (INTERACTIVE) HIKE STATS

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Come out this Friday to help Sean Lacon with his Eagle Project. Parent and Scout volunteers are welcome – bring gloves and safety glasses if you have them. The point of this eagle project...

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CLICK HERE FOR MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ALL FORMS – UPDATED 5/18/2015 Our Scouts Love Summer Camp and It’s Time to Sign up for 2015!! Head’s Up: Paperwork and first deposit...

Pathfinder information – for 2015 Summer Camp Attendees The FLSR’s (Forest Lawn Summer Camp) Pathfinder Program is an all day program designed for the First Year Scout who is working on his Trail-to-First-Class requirements....

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD DETAILED FLYER WITH DIRECTIONS Do you want to participate in a cool service project in Rancho Palos Verdes? Saturday, January 10, 2015 Time – 9:00am Location – 29200 Rock Park...

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“You have no idea how much the hungry kids appreciate what you did.  Extra thanks.” DeDe Hicks President, CEO, The Volunteer Center www.volcenter.org   We are very, very proud of the work that Troop...

On Thursday, October 23rd 2014 Riley Symons received his Eagle Scout rank. Riley has been a proud scout since 1st grade, when he joined Cub Scouts. Riley’s Eagle Scout project was to design and...

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DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THIS OUTING ? PLEASE SCROLL – ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM – TO POST YOUR COMMENTSEvent Registration Online for Last Minute Fun Hike This Saturday – 11/29 powered by...

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS PAGE IN GOOGLE DOCS Our Annual “Scouting for Food” food drive will be held on November 22-23, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Please type in your name in the table...

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Please join us in congratulating 2 new committee members: Sara Taylor – Treasurer Summer Swenson – Rank Advancement Chair CLICK HERE to view complete Committee Roster.

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY YOUR RESPONSE WILL HELP US TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE OUR SERVICE TO YOU.Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world’s leading questionnaire tool.

  Coastal Clean Up Day is Saturday Sept 20th! Where: Torrance Beach/Miramar Park just show up anytime between 8am and 6pm Contact Organizing ASM: Mr. LeFevre with questions [email protected] Be a part of TEAM...

THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES SUNDAY SEPT  14 NO TROOP MEETING (due to Joshua Tree Outing) SUNDAY SEPT 21: TROOP ELECTIONS (see separate email) SAT SEP 20: Torrance Coastal Clean-Up How do I sign up for TROOP EVENTS?  See below...

THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES (see details below) SUNDAY SEPT 7 PLC 6:00; Troop Meeting 7:00-8:00 Skill: How to Pack for Outings/Joshua Tree Prep Fun: Catapault throw Tuesday Sept 9: 1 more scout needed for Beacon Light...

Dear Scouts and Parents – Summer is a time for family and travel and we hope everyone’s summer was great!  As we return to routine, T718 Leaders have an announcement. To be responsive to our Troop’s...

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At this Sunday’s Troop Meeting, we will be working on the Personal Management Merit Badge. Please come prepared to participate with your Merit Badge worksheets. THIS MERIT BADGE IS REQUIRED FOR EAGLE RANK. If you...

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PLC TO START AT 5:50 PM AT EL RETIRO.  NO PATROL/TROOP MEETING.I will not be able to attend so ASM Swensson and Arthur will preside over the meeting.  I will be available by cell...

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIVE “REAL-TIME” LINK Case sensitive password is  — Whitney   The venture patrol is over halfway to their goal of Mount Whitney.  Today they got over and through Forrester...

    Information: Sunday, July 13th Time: 5:00 Place: El Retiro Community Room   What to Wear: Class A uniforms, long pants, and sash.   What to bring: Please contribute a small dessert dish...

ALL OUTING DOCUMENTS AT THIS LINK REGISTER HERE Our next camping adventure will be out in Joshua Tree National Park on the weekend of September 12th-14th. A couple group campsites have been secured in...

Good Morning Scouts and Parents – In a couple days we will be starting our annual camping adventure up at 7000′ in the San Bernardino Mountains at Green Valley Lake. Here are the FINAL...

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PLEASE COMMENT AT BOTTOM – THANKS ! All Scouts & Parents FLSR Circle X @ Bighorn summer camp was EPIC! Our 27 scouts and 3 adults ruled camp in every way, earning: Over 120...

June 29 – Back from Summer Camp July 6 – July 4th Holiday

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For the July 18-20 Car Camp and Zipling Outing, there are only 5 spots left. Don’t miss out!  Click on the GREEN button on the HOME page to reserve your spot today! Contact ASM...

  SCOUTMASTER UPDATE FROM FOREST LAWN SUMMER CAMP Sent : Wed 6/25/2014 10:28 PM Troop: Everyone is settling in well to camp life.  Wipeout’s food has been great and the staff is, well, amazing...

I will be going to a Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m., for the Eagle required merit badge, Communication. If you wish to join me, please tell me, and see you...

Hey guys, this is your patrol leader and I was looking online and found some really cool patrol gear. I was wondering if any of you wanted some? Below are the links to what...

Hi Scorpions, I plan to work on the Citizenship in the Nation MB during the summer.  One of my goals as patrol leader is to help other scouts in my patrol to get this...

***The Green Valley Lake Car Camp Outing is now available to just those who want to camp.*** This is a very good outing for the newer scouts as we can get a number of...

DEPART : 9:20AM Sunday, 6/22RETURN:1:00PM Saturday, 6/28 Two (2) weeks from today, your scout will be attending their first full day of Summer Camp at FLSR. Many have asked questions regarding preparations for this...

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We will have the committee meeting on Monday 6/18 at 7:30pm at my house (21630 Scannel Ave, Torrance CA 90503). A few agenda items will include the following: •         7/13 Court of Honor •        ...

CLICK THE PURPLE BUTTON AT RIGHT TO VIEW THE DETAILED TROOP MEETING PLAN =>> In this Troop Meeting we will be announcing the Website Launch Contest winners. We will also cover some PREREQUISITES for...

At this Sunday’s Troop Meeting (6/8/14) we will be  launching our Website Contest and starting the Personal Management Merit Badge. The new Riviera Scouting website will officially launch on June 8, 2014.  To kickoff...

  At this Sunday’s Troop Meeting (6/8/14), we will be starting the Personal Management Merit Badge as a troop – no BLUE cards required.  We expect that it will take about 3 sessions to...

LINK TO DOCUMENTS We will meet for the PLC at 4:50 PM SHARP to set up and have our June PLC. You need to bring your Leader Binders and print out attached. SPL &...

ARRIVE @ FLSR : 11:00AM Monday, 7/28CLASS END TIME : 2:00 PM Saturday, 8/2 To communicate with other  attendees – Please comment at bottom of post. CLICK HERE for EVENT LINK ATTENDEE LIST Applegate, Dylan...

Type of Outing: Car Camping: -Friday afternoon July 18th through Sunday late afternoon July 20th Cost : $155  Camping and Zip-lining $47  Camping Only Forms needed, and due dates for payment and forms: –...

DEPART : 9:00AM Sunday, 6/22 RETURN:1:00PM Saturday, 6/28 FUN, FUN, FUN !!!  Summer Camp is here ! We’re camping at the Forest Lawn Scout Reservation at Lake Arrowhead again this year. Lots of great...

Venture Backpack Activities (to include as soon as avail, but usually when the event is set up) Uniform : Class A or Class B Type of Outing : Cost: Forms needed: Due dates for...

SAMPLE PATROL TALK POST The Phoenix Patrol is currently working on unfinished items on the OCEANOGRAPHY merit badge.  There were a number of items that could not be completed during the outing.  Some of...

This video gives a quick overview on how to pack for a backpacking outing.  This video courtesy of BACKCOUNTRY EDGE shows how to make the best use of separate sacks and compression sacks for...

AGENDA 1. Website 2. Communications Strategy 3. Scoutmaster Update 4. Scoutmaster Conferences/BOR/COH 5. Meeting Concerns 6. Food at Campouts 7. Garage Sale 8. Summer Camp Update 9. Finance

We will not have a troop meeting this week. This is an outing weekend

For everyone not going on the training backpack, we will be offering a special day hike.We will be bagging two mini-peaks – Bighorn Peak and Ontario– during a fun 13.5 mile stroll through some of...

ATTENDANCE:   BEGIN MEETING: Relay for life: Wasted a lot of food, unorganized, need to plan better, people need to pay more attention to cleaning and being focused. Next time, people can buy food....

Scouts & parents: At the May 4th Troop Meeting we went over Backpack equipment basics. As promised, attached is a Backpack Gear Guide: 1st Page is various retailers 2nd & 3rd page is a...

GREAT OUTING ! – VIEW ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS HEREHere is the plan for our May Camping Trip:  Training Backpack Outing from Red Box to Valley Forge Campsite, Angeles National Forest.If you are interested...

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL OUTING DOCUMENTS Hello everybody, This information is for scouts attending FLSR this summer June 22nd through June 28th. I have attached two documents with email.  The first being ‘Boy...

Troop 718 participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event at South High School on April 26-27, 2014.  It’s a cornerstone fundraising event of the American Cancer Society where participants walk 24...

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE CHECKLIST REPRINTED FROM BOY’S LIFE MAGAZINE By Mark Anders From the March 2009 issue of Boys’ Life magazine They’re called “essentials” for a reason. Every packing list starts with these 10 items....

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE CHECKLIST REPRINTED FROM BOY’S LIFE MAGAZINE By Mark Anders From the March 2009 issue of Boys’ Life magazine You’re frantic. Panicked even. In exactly one hour, your troop is heading out the...

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE CHECKLIST REPRINTED FROM BOY’S LIFE MAGAZINE You’re frantic. Panicked even. In exactly one hour, your troop is heading out the door on a cold weather outing — and you’re struggling to pack....

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE CHECKLIST REPRINTED FROM BOY’S LIFE MAGAZINE By Mark Anders From the March 2009 issue of Boys’ Life magazine You’re frantic. Panicked even. In exactly one hour, your troop is heading out the...

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE CHECKLIST REPRINTED FROM BOY’S LIFE MAGAZINE By Mark Anders From the March 2009 issue of Boys’ Life magazine You’re frantic. Panicked even. In exactly one hour, your troop is heading out the...

On this page, Eagle candidates can blog about their projects. A short video or any background information will be a great way to promote their project and ask for assistance. Everyone can communicate via...

Troop 718 is proud to announce that ScoutMaster Hanhart has received the Award of Merit from the Pacifica Council.  On February 20, 2014 at the 2014 Pacifica District Annual Dinner, Brian Hanhart accepted this...

4/XX/2014 is the last day to pay the balance of monies due for Summer Camp  at Forest Lawn this summer.  If you need to make special arrangements for payment, please contact Brian Schrunk directly.

This is a backpacking trip to Telescope Peak in Death Valley. VENTURE PATROL ONLY Depart : 4/25/14 @ 4:00pm Return : 4/27/14 @ 3:00pm Limited to 20 total Adults and Scouts Organizer ASM D’Ambrosio

We will not have a troop meeting this week.  This is an outing weekend.

April 13, 2014;  Games at 6:00 PM, Meeting 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM.Going over Cooking MB Requirement #8.Planning for April 25-27th Outing.  We have to get all of the planning done at this meeting. ...

Scouts & Families: This is an opportunity to make a difference: American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE, Torrance – April 25-27, 2014 – South High, Torrance, CA. This is a fund raising event for...

Scouts: Quick reminder that there is a Patrol meeting tonight from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM to discuss and plan the next two upcoming outings of Relay for Life, April 25-27, 2014 (Outing Information...

This is a sample OUTING POST.  This post uses a Gallery Style post where photos display as a slideshow.  Gallery or Photos are not necessary to post an outing – however, a featured image...

Scouts & Parents:This Sunday is an important meeting.  March 30, 2014;  Games at 6:00 PM, Meeting 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM.It is time for Troop Elections and our Annual Constitutional Rights & Obligations Discussion...

SAMPLE PATROL TALK POST Scorpion Patrol is scheduled to meet with the Mayor and City Council on June 1st.  Do you want to join in ?  Scorpion Patrol is scheduled to meet with the...

SAMPLE PATROL TALK POST Some of the scouts in my patrol (Badgers) need more service hours to complete their 1st Class requirements.  Does anyone in your patrol need hours too? I spoke with the...

Just a note that we will be supporting California Trails Day on Saturday April 12th in the Angeles National Forest.  This is a great opportunity to help repair some of the damage done to...

Scouts & Parents: Last night, Founding Scoutmaster Andrew D’Ambrosio and I; along with his family, presented Eagle Scout Candidate Cameron L. for his Eagle Scout Character Board of Review. At 7:50 PM, March 13,...

Spring Camporee – Location : El Dorado Park, Long Beach, CA Troop 718 had an Epic Camporee!       Under the Leadership of Garvin S., Outing SPL; assisted by Sean L., Patrol Leader; Jakob...

Tonight is a TROOP Meeting – Lashing & Gateway. THE TROOP MEETING STARTS AT 6:15 PM AND THE GAME AT 6:00PM AND ENDS AT 7:45PM. WINSTON WILL NOT BE AT THE MEETING TONIGHT, ASPL’s...

By Mark RayIllustrations by James Steinberg From the March-April 2014 issue of Scouting magazine THESE DAYS, READING, writing and arithmetic are just a few of the skills children need to learn in order to...

THIS IS A SAMPLE POST FROM AN EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE – HE IS ASKING FOR HELP ON HIS EAGLE PROJECT VIA WEBSITE POST Hi Troop, this is Alex Davani.  For my Eagle Project, I...

By Cliff Jacobson Illustrations by Steve Sanford From the March-April 2014 issue of Scouting magazine EVERY FIRST CLASS Scout can compute a bearing from a map and follow it on the ground. But can...

By Wade M. Vagias, Ben Lawhon, and Jeff Marion Read a detailed Leave No Trace guide for leaders (that appeared in our March-April 2012 edition) by clicking here. How you can ensure you and...

By Josh Piven Illustrations by Frank Stockton From the May-June 2013 issue of Scouting magazine EMERGENCY SITUATION: After another perfect day hiking Philmont’s trails, you’re fast asleep. Suddenly, you hear one of your Scouts...

If you’ve been assigned to clean a tent, please set it up in an open space at your home and leave it to dry. Make sure that there is no dirt on the inside,...

By Josh PivenIllustrations by Yuta Onoda From the March-April 2014 issue of Scouting magazine Emergency Situation: You’re day hiking with your troop when suddenly you get the almost irresistible urge to scratch at your...

Community Service – What is the Requirement? Over the past several weeks (months? years?) I have had many Scouts and parents ask “what is the community service requirement to advance?”  I wanted to spend...

Troop 718 Celebrates What a great Court of Honor yesterday.  I am really impressed with all of our Scouts on so many fronts.  First, I love the progress in rank advancements that they are...