October 16 Troop Meeting

7pm Yacht Club

During the troop meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Scouts rotated by patrols through several different activities. One group continued working on the requirements for the Cooking merit badge:

A second group discussed opportunities for community service with the Scoutmaster:

And the third group participated in games out in front of the Yacht Club.  The day had been particularly warm for the coastal area, which made the evening temperature perfect for outdoor activities by the harbor. And there's always the wonderful view of the sun setting over the harbor:

Great meeting!

Moss Beach Park Cleanup

On Sunday October 6, members of Troop 255 had the opportunity to participate with Cub Scouts of Pack 255 on a service project to clean up and improve Moss Beach Park. Activities included trash clean-up, fluffing up the existing bark, adding new wood chips around all areas where kids might fall, pulling weeds and a thorough cleaning of all the park play structures.

Moss Beach Park as we finished cleaning up

The park clean-up was a wonderful success, with fresh wood chips, clean structures and no more weeds! The whole park now looks fresh and new again. Overall, it was a wonderful chance for the Scouts to do a good turn for the community while earning service hours.

Thanks to all who participated! The park looks great!!!

October 2nd Troop Meeting

7pm Yacht Club

At the troop meeting, the Scouts had an opportunity to start work on the Cooking merit badge. Starting in 2014, the Cooking merit badge will be added to the list of merit badges required for the rank of Eagle. Because cooking is something that can be done at the Yacht Club during the troop meetings, this is a wonderful opportunity for the Scouts to learn about such topics as proper food handling, preparation and cooking safety as they work through this requirement. 

Scouts discussing the fine details of fine cuisine 

Several changes to the upcoming events schedule were announced. These include: 

On Saturday-Sunday, November 2-3, we will have a backpacking trip to Black Mountain backpack camp in Palo Alto.

On Saturday-Sunday, November 23-24, we will have a mountain biking and camping trip to China Camp State Park in Marin.  This trip will replace the Wente trip we had planned for October 12-13 because Wente is not available.

The Pinnacles trip will be Friday-Sunday, January 10-12.  There was a conflict with Pack 255's schedule on the dates chosen previously.  

Sept. 28-29 Portola Redwoods Overnight Camping Trip

The Troop is scheduled to go an overnight camping trip at Portola Redwoods Saturday and Sunday September 28-29. Originally this was scheduled to be at Black Mountain but that site was booked so the venue has been changed to Portola Redwoods in San Mateo County. 

Photo Courtesy of California State Parks and Recreation.

Directions and more information about the Portola Redwoods State Park is available at the park web site.

Sept. 18 Court of Honor

7pm Yacht Club

We will be having a potluck dinner and recognize the achievements and rank advancements of our Scouts this evening. 

For the potluck we will have the following meal course assignments:

Grumpy Old Men: Appetizers

Burnt Toast: Salads

Mountain Lions: Main Course

SoCom: Main Course

Duck Tape: Beverages and Dessert

Sept. 4th Troop Meeting

7pm, Yacht Club

During this meeting 

We will be electing a new Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for the Troop. Also Scouts who are advancing in rank will have Scoutmaster conferences and Boards of Review. 

See ya there!

Aug. 28th PLC and Committee Meeting

7pm, Yacht Club

This is a very important meeting. The Patrol Leaders will be setting the calendar for the upcoming year.  The meeting will start with a PLC to be followed by a Troop Committee Meeting.