Email: tr483glendora@gmail.com
Website: https://www.troop483glendora.com/
Location: St. Dorothy Catholic Church, 241 South Valley Center Avenue, Glendora, CA, USA
Phone: 626-914-3941
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tr483

Hi Scouts!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Scouts from Pack 490 and Pack 491! This is an exciting yet challenging time for you all. You have achieved your Arrow of Light, which is the highest rank in Cub Scouts. I encourage you to wear your Arrow of Light with pride! Even as an adult, I treasure my time in Cub Scouts and proudly wear the knot representing the Arrow of Light. This award holds a place of honor on my uniform, right next to my Eagle Scout knot.

With your move to the Troop, it’s completely normal to feel nervous or apprehensive, as this is a new group of Scouts and the experience at the Troop level may be different from what you’re used to. Remember, this is YOUR journey, and you will have the chance to embark on new and exciting adventures. At this stage, we encourage you to become more independent and collaborate within your Patrol. However, don't worry—we are all here to support you along the way.

I can't wait to see you all tonight and welcome you into the Troop 483 family!

See you all tonight!

Mr. Wellington

Sutherland Math Festival

When: Wednesday, March 12th 4:30-6:30pm

Where: Sutherland Elementary School Cafeteria

1330 Amelia Ave. Glendora, CA 91740

This is an opportunity for scouts to earn community service hours by setting up, running a math game or station, and assisting with cleaning up. Please contact Melanie Stein melanieastein@gmail.com if you have any questions.

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

Class A

Last day to turn in blue cards

Please submit all pictures for the slideshow

Camporee Prep. - Patrol 4 - Citizenship and Flag Folding

Citizenship –

Patrols will be judged on their knowledge of Scouting history and the citizenship requirements

for Tenderfoot through First Class rank advancement in the Scout Handbook. Patrols should also be able to conduct a flag ceremony and how to fold/unfold an American flag.

More information to come

7:00 PM

Class A

No Meeting

8:00 am

Big Dalton

Class B

Conservation hours

6:15 pm

7:00 PM

Class A

Camporee Prep. - Patrol 5 - Navigation

Navigation –

Patrols will be expected to know the parts of a compass, symbols on a map, how to orient with a

compass, measuring distance and how to measure the height of an object from a distance.

Patrols may also complete a course using orienteering skills.

No Meeting

7:00 PM

Class A

Camporee Prep. - Patrol 6 - Nature

Nature –

Patrols will be judged on their knowledge of nature including plant and animal identification and Leave No Trace.

More information to come

Dear Scouts and parents,

The twelfth point of our Scout law is “a Scout is reverent”. Also, in our Scout oath we proclaim we will do our “duty to God…”.

Did you know that a Scout can earn special awards for studying their own religion. This is available for nearly all religions and at all levels of Scouting. For Boy Scouts it’s typically one level in junior high and one level in high school. Some faiths also have awards for adults.

I would like to encourage all parents and Scouts to consider working towards these special awards. Many of them are starting up at this time of the year because it tends to coincide with the start of school. If I can help you in anyway, finding a counselor for your faith or if you need more information, please reach out to me at JohnP641@aol.com and I will do my best to guide you.

Below I have included a link to scouting.org which tells you about all of the different religious emblem awards you can earn for all the faiths.

https://www.scouting.org/awards/religious-awards/chart/

Yours in God, and in Scouting,

John Pooley

More information to come

Camp Information

Location: Camp Geronimo (Payson, Arizona)

Camp Dates: June 8th - June 14th

Total Cost: $480/scout, $280/Adult

Camp Forms

Equestrian Release Form

BSA Health Form (Physical Required)

Fish Camp Consent Form (Only if Fish Camp Chosen)

Fish Cam Photo Waiver

$480/$280 are early registration rates and due by February.

After February, cost is $495/$295

Payment Information

$160/scout $80/adult Payment - Due February 12 2024

Use a new form for each registrant

Payment Schedule

March 1- $175

April - Balance Due plus Train Tickets

Be on the lookout for more hikes and information. Each adult leader will be planning a hike or backpacking trip over the next 6 months.

Check out Fit Hiker Nation for great information on strength training and hints to help us get ready for Philmont. Click the link above from her Instagram page. Click the link below for a link to the The Ultimate Leg Strength Guide to Conquer Every Trail

6:00 PM

Attention all adults: All adult volunteers over the age of 18 who volunteer in ministries in the Church, School or Religious Education are required to become certified in VIRTUS and to be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. If you are a registered adult with Troop 483 you need to complete VIRTUS training which is similar to our YPT training. This is required because we are chartered by St. Dorothy’s. Click the link below to sign up if you need to be certified or recertified. The training is done on the first Monday of each month at St. Dorothy’s School at 7 PM.

Chrissy Habrock is certified to do Livescan and ink fingerprinting. Her office is located at Citrus College, in the Administration building on Foothill Blvd.

Troop volunteers do not have to make an appointment for live scan at Citrus College.

Just bring the live scan form with you Live Scan Form for GLAAC , and arrive Mon-Wed 9am-2pm, and Thu-Fri 9am-12noon.

As parking is patrolled by campus safety, you will need to:

--Enter Citrus College from Foothill Blvd, find parking lot "E6".

--Park in front of "Administration Bldg", in any of the 5 METERED parking spots.

--Do NOT put money in the meter. Enter building and proceed down the long hallway to Room# AD-133.

--Chrissy Habrock will give you a temporary parking pass. If you have trouble finding E6 lot or Metered spots, call Chrissy (818) 415-7084.

Bring ID (CA Drivers License, or CA ID, or Passport).

Bring form of payment (cash or card). Fees are $37.00 (DOJ/FBI: $15, LiveScan: $22).

Note: Background information will be sent electronically from DOJ & FBI directly to GLAAC ONLY. Neither the livescan office nor person being live scanned will receive background info.

Troop volunteers can go elsewhere for live scan services, however rates will likely be higher if live scan is done at a different location.

**Don't forget to complete Mandated Reporter Training Info, and upload certificate HERE .

Please contact Chrissy with any questions or to set up an appointment.

chabrock@gmail.com

Order of the Arrow, make sure that you check out what is going on in our chapter. Meetings are the 4th Wed. of the month. 7:30 pm at Fraternal Order of Eagles. Contact: Stephen Maciel, Chapter Chief - smaciel5000@outlook.com