Troop 483
Scoutmaster Update
Hi Scouts!
I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter filled with family and friends. It was truly a delight to see some of you this weekend and share some quality time together.
Looking ahead, we have several action-packed weekends coming up. This week marks the final preparation for Camporee for those who are attending. Camporee is always an enjoyable experience for everyone, and I’m excited to spend time camping with all of you.
I encourage EVERYONE to check the troop calendar regularly. There are many updates and important pieces of information being published, and I want to ensure that everyone receives this information as soon as it is available. As we head into May, there will be a lot of updates for Summer Camp and Philmont...so stay tuned!
Mr. Wellington
Scoutmaster
April 25-27- Camporee - Firestone
We are looking forward to a great weekend. Here are a few things to remember:
Arrival time at St Dorothy’s is at 4:30 pm.
Class A uniform with red shirt underneath. We will have a uniform inspection when we arrive.
Sack dinner for Friday.
Dark shoes or hiking boots.
Scout book
The boys decided they want to wear the troop straw hats this weekend as that what everyone has. If you need one, please let me know.
10 essentials backpack
Consent Forms
Parents we are still in need of drivers. Please see Susan tonight to let her know if you can drive on Friday evening and/or Sunday morning.
Greater Los Angeles Scouting Camp Card Fundraiser
Greater Los Angeles Scouting offers an exciting way for Scouts to earn Scout Bucks through our Camp Card fundraiser. Camp Cards are discount cards packed with local deals and savings at popular businesses. Scouts sell these cards for $10 to raise money for camp fees, registration, or other Scouting activities and keep $5 of each card they sell.
It’s a simple and effective way for Scouts to learn responsibility while helping support their adventures. The fundraiser runs from March through the end of summer.
See link for more information or talk with Mrs. Kimball.
May 4 - Breakfast Fundraiser - St Dorothy's
Together, let's work to raise funds to support Troop 483. We can do this by supporting the Breakfast Fundraiser. Your help as a volunteer, donating funds and by generating sales would be invaluable to the success of this event. Everyone attending is expected to participate in the fundraiser. St Dorothy's is expecting a large crowd on May 4th. Please sign up for a shift.
Shifts: You are welcome to work multiple shifts or shifts in between these times. You need to sign in and sign out to track your time. Your time will count as service hours. Please let us know which shift you will be able to work.
- 7am -10am
- 9:30am - 11:30am
- 11am - 1pm
- 12pm - 2pm
- 1pm - 3pm
June 21 - DAR Flag Retirement
We are holding our annual flag retirement on Saturday 6/21/25 at St Dorothy's. This event is in conjunction with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Scouts are needed starting at 8 am for set up. The official program starts at 9 am. We expect to continue retiring flags until 11 am. Scout participation will count as service hours. Scouts should arrive in full class A uniform, but sashes are not required.
July 3 - Fourth of July Celebration - Firework Display Set-Up with Fireworks America | Pyro Designs at Bonita High School
July 3, 2025, after work 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bonita High School: 3102 D St, La Verne, CA 91750
We will be setting up the racks in the late afternoon/early evening. We also will serve burgers on the grill afterwards and have snacks and drinks that day for everyone.
Bring your 10 essentials, water, drill driver/drill with battery/charger and multiple Philips head.
You take the furthest SOUTH driveway, and the gates will be unlocked and drive all the way down and meet us at our campsite.
RELIGIOUS EMBLEM AWARD INFORMATION
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
Camp Geronimo in Arizona - June 8-14, 2025
Camp Information
Location: Camp Geronimo (Payson, Arizona)
Camp Dates: June 8th - June 14th
Total Cost: $495/scout, $295/Adult
Camp Forms
BSA Health Form (Physical Required)
Fish Camp Consent Form (Only if Fish Camp Chosen)
Payment Information
$175/scout $100/adult Payment -
Use a new form for each registrant
Philmont Scout Ranch 2025
Travel Dates and Times:
Leave - June 22 (arrival June 23) return July 1 (arrival July 2)
Times have adjusted so as we get closer, we will confirm times.
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.
May 17-18 - Pam, Vicky
Big Bear Area Backpacking Trip (11 Miles)
Leave Saturday 1:00pm
Return Sunday 4pm
June - Steve Meyer
