Altadena Troop 1

News Announcements

March 2010

Do you know your Scouting knots?

If you are learning to tie knots as you work toward rank advancement you should visit Animated Knots by Grog. It’s a great way to learn to tie knots! Click the Scouting link on Grog’s site for basic Scouting knots. You can see each knot tied in slow motion, change the viewing angle, view animations step-by-step at your own pace and examine the structure of the knots. This excellent site is one of many useful resources listed in our recently improved Scouting Directory. Hover your mouse pointer over any link for a brief description of the resource.

Celebrating 100 Years

On February 8, 2010, the Boy Scouts of America celebrated 100 years as an organization. Since 1910, the BSA has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America’s youth. The 100th Anniversary is a milestone bigger than a single day celebration. (Click logo at left for more information)

Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, every Scout, adult leader, and Scouting alum will have the chance to participate in the celebration — and earn recognition. Individuals can earn awards by demonstrating dedication to five of Scouting’s core values: Leadership, Achievement, Community Service, Character, and the Outdoors. Participants can earn one award in each category. The program can be both fun and engaging and, most important, will show America the impact of Scouting through its commitment to these values. A Year of Celebration is in effect through Dec. 31, 2010. The program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, adult leaders, and Scouting alumni.
See the patch requirements to learn more [PDF File]

New Health and Medical Form

The Boy Scouts of America has released a new Annual Health and Medical Record [PDF file]. It replaces the former Class 1, 2, and 3 forms and is required as of the beginning of this year. When your present health and medical record on file expires you will need to use the new form.

New Rank Requirement Changes for 2010

Several rank requirement changes went into effect this year and are detailed on this BSA ScoutSource web page.

New Merit Badges Revised Information

The new Scuba Diving Merit Badge was introduced recently. Requirements are under development for four additional merit badges which are expected to debut over the coming year. These new badges are being introduced because they received positive feedback in a youth interest survey.

• Scuba Diving – Requirements and Information for Counselors
• Inventing – Expected first quarter 2010.
• Geocaching – Expected second quarter 2010.
• Scouting Heritage – Expected second quarter 2010.
• Robotics – Expected fourth quarter 2010.

Boy Scouts learn about crafts, sports, science, trades, business, and future careers as they earn merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges. Any Boy Scout may earn any merit badge at any time. Scouts do not need to have had rank advancement to be eligible.

Troop 1 Monthly Themes for 2010

• January – Snow Sports & Cold Weather Camping
• February – Shooting
• March – Archery
• April – Cycling
• May – Elementary Scoutcrafts
• June – Backpacking
• July – Orienteering
• August – Aquatics
• September – Astronomy / Space Science
  
• October – Music
• November – First Aid
• December – Wilderness Survival
  

Troop 1 Web Site Information & Features

Every effort is being made to keep the online Calendar up-to-date. The Upcoming Events list displayed on the sidebar is pulled directly from the calendar. You can also access the Troop 1 Calendar by itself at http://calendar.troop1.us. More specific information concerning troop activities can be found in the Troop Loop, which is only for Altadena Troop 1 members and parents/guardians.

Commonly used forms and other documents can be found in the Altadena Troop 1 online Library.

Our Local Weather page is an excellent source of weather information for Altadena, CA and surrounding areas. It features links to the official forecast, the Altadena Weather Station and WeatherCam, and other useful sources of weather information. Current watches, warnings and advisories for California, if any, are displayed in real time from the National Weather Service. Check it before your next Scouting activity!

BSA Rose Parade Float

Scouts are prominently featured in Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses Parade each year as the color guard. They also perform the task of carrying large banners which identify elements of the parade. This year, in honor of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, the BSA presented it’s own float in the parade.

From The Troop 1 Archives

Continuing an annual tradition for more than twenty years, Altadena Troop 1 members meet up for an overnight camp-out at a prime location along the route of the Rose Parade in Pasadena. We build a campfire, enjoy lots of food and fun, and view the parade close-up. Troop 1 members made the front page of the Los Angeles Times way back on January 2, 1998. The parade spectators in the front row, surrounded by the “ring of fire” were members of Troop 1, and could be seen clearly in the larger color photo featured on the newspaper.

About the Boy Scouts of America

Serving nearly 2.8 million young people between the ages of 7 and 20, with more than 290 local councils throughout the United States and its territories, the Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America visit scouting.org.

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