Take a Hike - Saturday, Dec.13, 7am at Paz Naz

This 5 mile hike will satisfy Second Class Scout requirement 1b. Other Second and First Class requirements can also be signd off. We will be carpooling to the top of Allen in Altadena and hike to Henninger Flats.

The difficulty of this hike is rated as moderate. Hiking shoes are preferred, but it can be done in sneakers. You must bring your ten essentials. You will be using a compass and map. The map will be provided.Please bring a sack lunch and plenty of water.

We expect to be back to the church no later than 12:30

Troop Christmas Party Friday Dec 12

Troop 21's Christmas party will be Friday, December 12, 6:00pm at Paz Naz.
All scouts and their family are invited. There will be a gift exchange for scouts only. To participate bring a wrapped gift. Gift should be something you would want to open that costs under $10.

Dress code for all attending: semi-formal (ie: dress uniform for scouts)

Congratulations to Tim Otto, 2008 Above & Beyond Recipient

Tim Otto will be receiving the Honorary Cinematography Merit Badge as a 2008 Above & Beyond recipient. He will be honored at the San Gabriel Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Annual Holiday Reception on Sunday, December 7. The reception is at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Baybak on Hillcrest Ave in La Canada. If you would like to attend, please let Dave Simon or Steve Craig know.
Tim has not only given his time to the improvement of Troop 21 but has volunteered his time to Boy Scouts for years in many other ways such as OA Lodge Advisor, SGVC Risk Mgt., Expo Chair twice, SGVC Board member and many other important capacities. Congratulations Tim from Troop 21.

Cherry Valley Reservations start January 5

Cherry Valley Dates:
2009: August 2-8
2010: August 8-14
2011: July 31-August 6

Get with the Tribe of Torqua and plan on having your son attend Camp Cherry Valley on Catalina Island. It is a memory they will never forget. Cherry Valley is exciting for all ages. Older boys can enjoy sailing, diving, canoeing and other sports, while the younger boys can enjoy archery, shooting, aquatics and being away learning skills on their own. All can work on class advancement and merit badges. Camp cost for 2009 is $440 for the week and includes all meals, activities, and transportation.

See Rusty Watkins for details

Summer Ideas due by January 5th Meeting

Three days of backpacking, canoeing down the Russian River, or or just getting to the top of a peak all takes planning.

Your ideas as to the adventure are needed by the January 5th meeting. If you have an idea but aren't sure about it let's investigate it further and see what we come up with.

Ideas will be presented to the troop in February or March. Scouts, leaders, and families will then have a chance to review the dates and other requirements so that commitments can be made.
Send all ideas to Phil Incikaya at (philinch@earthlink.net)

Troop Fundraiser - Your response is needed

The troop's only fundraiser is running the parking lot at PazNaz during the Rose Parade float viewing. We will need scouts on Thursday, January 1st 10am–4pm; Friday, January 2, 8am-4pm; and Saturday, January 3rd 8am-4pm. Times and days are subject to change.

Your name is already on the sign-up list! We just need you to tell us what day and time you prefer. Contact Randy Adams to let him know.