If you are interested in helping and are a member of Troop 262, please call Cameron at his phone number on the phone list.

If you are not a member of Troop 262 and would like to do a good deed by making a donation, please email Christina McCulloch, Assistant Scoutmaster at: mcculloch_christina@msn.com. I will make sure your email is forwarded promptly.

Have a safe holiday and Happy Thanksgiving!

December 5th, 2009, 6:30 PM

Honoree presentation by special guests: Rep. Mary Bono-Mack and Rep. Connie Mack

“Red, White, & Bluejeans” An All-American BBQ,in fine dining fashion, at the beautiful home of Daniel and Sari Schachtel 6 Strauss Terrace, Rancho Mirage, CA $125. per person, $1250./table of ten

For reservations please contact Mike Lindley at mikelindleybsa@aol.com or 760-221-2664 All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Boy Scouts of America 501(c)3 Federal Tax I.D. # 95-1744350

To Pay by Credit Card, call Virginia at the Jack Dembo Council Service Center 909-793-2463, extension 116

Make checks payable to:
California Inland Empire Council/Sunrise DCD
PO Box 8910,
Redlands, CA 92375-2110

Camp Emerson offers a wonderful transition program for new Boy Scouts which exposes them to a variety of Scout skills. Included in the transition program are the Swimming and First-Aid merit badges, which are the ones I always recommend new Scouts get their first year in summer camp. The ranks Tenderfoot through First- Class (see the Boy Scout Handbook) have both swimming and first-aid requirements and having these badges helps them advance in rank.

Troop 262 will be attending Camp Emerson for Week 3. The dates will be Sunday, July 11 through Saturday, July 17, 2010.

The cost for Camp Emerson is $290 per Scout plus a $20 material fee for the Transition Camp program. All Scouts attending summer camp must have a physical using the Boy Scout medical form. Three of the doctor dads from Troop 262 will be conducting a basic physical as a courtesy for Troop 262’s Scouts in January/February of 2010. (If your Scout has any health issues, you will need to take him to your regular doctor).

The cost for adults is $150 for the week per adult leader. Adult leaders are requested to register with Troop 262 and are required to complete the online Youth Protection class if they have not already done so for Cub Scouts. Note: Youth Protection training must be renewed every two years. Adult leaders are also required to submit a medical form.

Deposits for Camp Emerson are due as follows:

• Deposit of $100 due on or before Wednesday, January 19, 2010
• Second Payment of $100 due on or before Wednesday, March 3, 2010
• Final Payment of $90 due on or before Wednesday, April 20, 2010.

You will note from this website that contingencies from Troop 262 will be attending several different camps, including Emerald Bay on Catalina Island and Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. These camps are not recommended for the first-year Boy Scouts because there are either age/rank requirements, prerequisite merit badge requirements, or the activities require a higher level of physical development in order to have a successful and enjoyable program.

If any Scout or parent has a question about Camp Emerson, they may email me at mcculloch_christina@msn.com.

In order to participate in the Pinewood Derby in January, you have to make a new car. The kits will be $10 which includes the “entry fee” for the Boy Scout Pinewood Derby.

What is the difference between Boy Scout and Cub Scout Pinewood Derby? In Boy Scouts, you make your own car . Of course you can consult with your dad, or use any other adult as a resource (in Boy Scouts we use our resources), but YOU must do the work and racing yourself.

Cars must be paid for by December 16 so they can be worked on over Christmas break. The Patrol Leader’s Council decided to have our Pinewood Derby with Pack 205. The date will be Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Questions: Ask Mr. Hadden; he is an expert on this.

Parents: We will need volunteers for this, including scoring, weighing, etc.

Here’s the tentative Schedule:

November 18 - December 9: Pay your $10 and order your Pinewood Derby Car kits.

December 16: Pinewood Derby kits are delivered and handed out to the Scouts so they can be worked on over Christmast break.

January 6: Bring your Pinewood Derby car and your knife and plan to work on your car at the meeting.

January 13: Troop Elections and Pinewood Derby Car weigh in.

March 21: Pinewood Derby Competition with Pack 205

As we get closer to the date, this schedule will be clarified further.

Mr. Reddick will be the Scoutmaster for Camp Emerson this year.

Cost for Camp Emerson is $290 per Scout and $150 per adult leader. E-Team and Transition Program will be an extra $20 for materials.

Deposits are due as follows:

Deposit of $100 due on or before Wednesday, January 19, 2010

Second Payment of $100 due on or before Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Final Payment fo $90 due on or before Wednesday, April 20, 2010.

Ham Radio Technician Class Learn EMERGENCY communications techniques Simplex and repeater operations Amateur satellite communications

Classes begin: February 3, 2010 – each Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Classes end: March 10, 2010 Cost for class: $25.00 includes book Test date: March 13, 2010 (time to be announced) charge $14.00

Location: City of Palm Springs City Yard 425 N. Civic Dr – Palm Springs, CA

There is limited reservations available so enroll today!

Register with: Susie Boskovich, KD6TVO, Class Secretary for Desert R.A.T.S. sboskovich@dc.rr.com 760-328-9662

Scouting Contact: Guy Chabot, WA1SYQ, Scout Master Troop 377 Guy.Chabot@verizon.net 760-200-9995

Sessions: Session 1 & 2 February 3, 2010 pages v – 46 Session 3 & 4 February 10, 2010 pages 47 – 101 Session 5 & 6 February 17, 2010 pages 88 – 131 Partial review Session 7 & 8 February 24, 2010 pages 132 - 149 Session 9 & 10 March 3, 2010 pages 150 – 170 Review & Chapter 6 March 10, 2010 pages 183 – 192

Sunday, June 13 - Saturday, June 19, 2010 - Buckskin NYLT Camp

Sunday, June 20 - Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Troop 262 to Emerald Bay (Tentative)

Sunday, June 20 - Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Staff week at Camp Emerson (For those Scouts serving on Emerson staff)

Sunday, July 11 - Saturday, July 17, 2010 - Troop 262 to Camp Emerson

Sunday, July 18 - Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - Crews 262 to Philmont

August 2010 - There will be a second Buckskin NYLT Camp (dates TBA)

June 2010 - Foxfire NYLT (dates TBA)

Cost of the above Camps:

Emerald Bay - $539 Youth/$349 Adult

Emerson - $290 Youth/$150 Adult

Buckskin NYLT Approximately $200—still waiting for official word

Foxfire NYLT Approximately $200—still waiting for official word

Philmont - $650 for camp plus transportation/equipment/spending money

Here are the particulars for Emerald Bay 2010:

Dates: Mrs. Thelen will be applying for June 20 through June 26, 2010, which is her first choice.

Cost per Youth: $539 Cost per Adult: $349

First payment of $200 will be due on or before December 16, 2009.

Final payment of $339 will be due no later than March 1, 2010. You may break the $339 into monthly payments if you need to budget, but the final balance in full is due by March 1, 2010.

Once monies are paid and a spot is committed, there are NO REFUNDS.

Mrs. Thelen needs to get a count of who would like to go. If you would like to send your Scout to Emerald Bay, or if you would like to go as an adult, please email her directly at MCT@dc.rr.com or you may call her.