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Welcome

Troop 777 has been serving the Diamond Bar community with a history of excellence since 1969.

The Troop meets year-round every Tuesday evening in the Fellowship Hall of the Northminster Presbyterian Church located at Golden Springs Dr. and Rancheria Rd.

Martin Cardenas, SM T-777
January, 2012

Recent Scout Awards

Over the last few weeks, our Troop has been engaged in working on the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge and the United States Heritage Award.

The corresponding reference material is shown below:

Please note: Despite their similar names, the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge and the United States Heritage Award are completely different awards!

The Scouting Heritage Merit Badge, as the name states, is a merit badge and is therefore only available to our Scouting Youth. Please turn in the completed worksheet to Mr. Cardenas when done.

The United States Heritage Award is actually a medal and patch. This award may be earned by Youth and Adults (adults must complete the same requirements as for youth but must additionally assist at least one youth to earn his award). Mr. Cardenas will collect completed worksheets by the troop meeting of 2/7/2012 for immediate order. Anything after that date will still be accepted but will be submitted in a later order.

Adult Leader Training

The following training is available to our adult leaders:

Please take note of any class size limitations as well as registration deadlines!

2012 Calendar

The 2012 Calendar is now available for viewing and downloading from the Calendar page.

Be sure to check often for updates, especially to find out when we don't have meetings!

Leadership

There is no other program where a youth can learn and practice being a leader more than in the Boy Scouts. In Troop 777, when a Scout is elected or appointed to be a leader, he attends the Troop Youth Leader Training. The training, coordinated by the Scoutmaster, teaches him what is expected of his position and thus he is likely to succeed. Elections and the corresponding training occur twice a year.

In addition to Troop Youth Leader Training, Council conducts a week-long National Youth Leader Training, formerly known as Buckskin, for older Scouts who have reached the rank of First Class. In Troop 777, this advanced leadership training is required for our Senior Patrol Leader, the Boy Scout elected to run the troop for six months.

Youth are not the only ones who receive training. Troop 777 requires that the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters be trained. Adult leader training keeps us focused on running a good troop. Read more about Adult Leaders.

Outings

Outings form an integral part of the scouting program. In Troop 777, outings are scheduled at least once a month, although sometimes we go more often.

Every year, our youth leaders plan the following year's activities. The planning is a learning process in itself. So the youth get the benefit of learning to plan and choosing the places they want to go.

Most outings are held on weekends but at least twice a year the troop will have a week-long activity. The first week-long activity in the year is our Easter week trip. We usually go to a significant place such as the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, California Gold Country or maybe a canoe trip down the Colorado River. The second week-long activity is Summer Camp. Summer Camp is a week at a scout camp where the Scouts have fun and work on rank advancement. Every second or third year we will also add a third week-long activity which is usually a hike in the Sierras.

Our major activities along with our monthly outings can be seen on our Calendar page.

Courts of Honor

Four times a year our troop recognizes the scouts for their achievements over the previous quarter. These recognitions are called the Court of Honor. It is important that all scouts and their parents attend. Most scouts will be receiving one or more awards. Parent's support is important for both their son and the troop. The Courts of Honor that are now planned are:

  • March 20, 2012 at troop meeting
  • June 26, 2012 at troop meeting
  • Sept. 16, 2012 from 3pm - 5pm at Sycamore Canyon Park
  • Dec. 18, 2012 at troop meeting

Plan to attend.

Parent's Meeting

With our many activities and outings, there are numerous details to work out and much support that will be needed. If any parents would like to know more about what is planned or how you can contribute, please attend our monthly parents meeting at Northminster Presbyterian Church.

The parent meetings are generally held on the Tuesday after a weekend outing. Check the Calendar for exact dates.

Keep informed!

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