We need t wo additional committee members : Silent Auction Coordinator: organize donated items, set-up items and bid sheets at event, monitor auction and close out purchases Volunteer Coordinator:  assign all volunteers to positions (check-in, bartending, clean-up, etc.) and oversee logistics at the event.   Please contact Mike Logue to volunteer: 602-750-5289 or casadelogue@cox.net

3rd Annual Campfire at the Casa Saturday, April 21st @ 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM   We need donated items for the Silent Auction: Did you receive any   unwanted gifts this holiday season that didn't have return receipts?  Do you have season tickets to a sporting event or theater or own a timeshare? Do you regularly frequent a business that would be willing to donate a gift card? Any and all items are welcome!  To donate, please sign-up at the below link.  Items can be dropped off at any troop meeting.

Summer Camp Registration:  Deposits are due January 30! Access complete details

Mark your calendars for summer camp! BSA has changed their policy and scouts have to register in early 2017 .  Details for cost, payment schedule and Greens camp credits will be sent in the coming weeks.       Geronimo : June 3-9       Emerald Bay : June 10-16

In February, 2017, the Boy Scouts of America announced the new "Adventure" merit badge  to be earned by Scouts who study and learn about Adventure activities such as backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, etc. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Youth/Awards/NOA.aspx My RAGBRAI adventure this year is dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America, Grand Canyon Council, Camelback District.  Please consider making a donation to my GoFundMe campaign. https://www.gofundme.com/bike-ride-across-iowa-for-bsa I begin the adventure today in Orange City, Iowa.  I previously told you about being herded into a storm cellar of a house in Hawarden, Iowa, in 1998.  I heard the beginning of the story of the stolen Courthouse in that crowded basement that day.  Sioux County, Iowa, was established in 1860.  Calypso was designated as the County seat, which is now part of  Hawarden, Iowa.  Calypso and Hawarden are located on the bank of the Big Sioux River...

Kent McClelland served as our Committee Chair during the interim period last year. His father Norman passed away Tuesday  July 13 2017. Both of these gentlemen have a long history with our Troop 441.   A rizona’s Leading Irish Citizen Philanthropist and Millionaire passes away If you knew Kent or Norman, you may wish to attend the service: MEMORIAL SERVICE UPDATE : A public viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, July 21 st from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Sanctuary.   The memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, July 22 nd at 10:00AM .  Pastor Joynt will preside.

12 Scouts attended forming 2 crews each with their own boat 4 Adults attended – Thank You to all the volunteer Adult Leaders that made this happen Sea Base supplied the Captains Lots of sailing and world class snorkeling Each Scout sailed 56+ miles The total miles sailed by the Scouts was  702 miles Scouts each also hiked 5+ Miles The Total miles hiked by the Scouts was 72 miles Total nights camped 83 (7 per Scout) (Edited to protect scouts identity) Parents  We all made it safe and sound to the hotel in Saint Tomas. We spent the day on the beach swimming and having lunch. Check-in to the rooms at 4 pm and most enjoyed a little nap. OK well I did anyway.  Took a cab into town, had dinner and shop for breakfast fixings to prepare in our rooms in the am. We will be getting scout S tomorrow and boarding the boats between 1-3.  Looks like most of the dads have Cell Service so we should be able ...

19 Scouts attended Camp Geronimo Troop earned the Big G Gold Award! John Asher was the Geronimo Scoutmaster – Thank You!!! Completed a Service Project of cleaning up a campsite (3 hrs) Qualified “12 days of summer camp” skit for the final Campfire 15 scouts completed Polar Plunge Hikes included  Totem to Totem, Tiger Eye, Levi Young, Inspiration Point and Tenderfoot Run Seven adult leaders that attended Geronimo Total Merit Badges earned: 46 (+ some partials) Total Service Hours: 57          Total Miles Hiked: 95           Total Nights Camped: 133                                                                                             ...

Had 12 Scouts attended Camp Emerald Bay Stayed the night on the U.S.S. Iowa before taking the ferry Kayaking, Snorkeling, Bike Riding and overnight War Canoe Outing 4 Scouts completed the Mile Swim Total Merit Badges earned: 39 Total Miles Biked: 94 Total Miles Paddled: 60 Total Nights Camped: 84 (Edited to protect scout’s identity) The scouts had a jammed pack week at Emerald Bay… here is the recap: Saturday afternoon we arrived in Long Beach and boarded the USS Iowa.  The scouts were treated to dinner and then a 2+ hour tour of the ship.  They slept in the sleeping quarters with two other troops, who, coincidentally, were also headed to Camp Emerald Bay. On Sunday morning we walked over to the Catalina ferry terminal and headed to Emerald Bay.  We saw several pods of dolphins and some curious sea lions.  In fact, the ferry had to slow for the dolphins until they passed by.  Once at camp we were escorted to our campsit...

All, Thanks for your willingness to assist with the preparation for this year’s Memorial Day Service of Remembrance for our deceased veterans. Your assistance enabled us to have a Service of Remembrance with the proper tone of respect and spirit of gratitude for the lives of those we honor on Memorial Day. Many members of Valley Presbyterian Church have again expressed to me their gratitude for the way in which our church honors deceased veterans. I pass those expressions of gratitude on to you. We have been fortunate that most of the major wars that the United States has fought have not been within our country’s borders. As we see the ravages of war during this past year in other parts of the world, it remains important for us to continue to understand that we need to remain vigilant. Our military services need to be ready, willing and able to act to protect and preserve our freedoms and know that they have our support. Let us pray that with God’s help, we will remain “t...

Wet N Wild Take your family to Wet N Wild this summer and cool off these great savings on tickets! Tickets are normally $43 so don't pass this up. Great savings on tickets  

Merit Badge Clinics are Open! Register now to reserve your spot before spaces fill up!  

BSA Youth Protection Mission Statement True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels. Troop 441 encourages ALL parents to read the Youth Protection information page and take the BSA Youth Protection Training. You are required to complete the training and turn in your certificate to troop leadership if you plan on attending hikes, camps or joining the board - INVOLVEMENT IN ANY SITUATION WHERE YOU HAVE CONTACT WITH THE SCOUTS. To take the training course, click on the badge below and set up an account. When you have completed the training, you will be issued a certificate. Please print it out and return it to a Troop 441 Leader. BSA Youth Protection - Parent & Scout Inform...

Camp Emerald Bay Sat, June 3rd - Sat, June 10th Please note that Geronimo and Emerald Bay will run at the same time this summer If you or your scout has not already signed up, please do so ASAP here:   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4aacad28a64-camp1 . SCOUTMASTER : Bryan Cox bryancox@cox.net VOLUNTEERS : If you would like to volunteer, please contact Bryan Cox. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4aacad28a64-camp1 PAYMENTS : Total cost is $715.00 $250 deposit due by 3/21/17 $465 payment due 4/25/17 Pay Here Emerald Bay Physical 2017  - The troop will have a night for physicals in May but if you want to get them done prior to this = GREAT! THE PHYSICALS MUST BE ON THE BOYS SCOUT FORM BELOW -...