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Memorial Day Flag Placement

Help us honor our Veterans by placing flags on their graves prior to the
Memorial Day Ceremony.

We will meet on Saturday, May 25th at 9:00 a.m. at the Eternal Valley Memorial

Park, just off of Sierra Highway, west of Newhall have. (formerly San Fernando Road).

To register for this event, please contact Mr. Davis at stealthpatrol@yamail.com

or Mr. Chan at calvinwchan@yahoo.com.

More information regarding this event can be found on the attached flyer.

2013 Memorial Day Flag Placement Flier

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Southern Sierra Backpack

Our next backpacking trip will be Saturday, Sunday & Monday, May 25-27, 2013.

We will meet at the Trailhead at Johsondale Bridge at 9:00 a.m. Saturday.

Scouts will return home about 3:00 p.m. on Monday.  Activity Uniforms are to be

worn (Class B), good trail boots with lug soles.

Menu will be planned by scouts.  Bring propane stoves.  Water will be pumped from

the river.  Filter.  There are no toilets.  Procedure for wast disposal to be determined.

Each person needs to bring a small back to carry out their own trash.

To register for this event, please contact Mr. Olson at gcolson@bigvalley.net

More information on this event can be found in the attached flyer.

BP_KernRiver2013a

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***CAMPOREE LOCATION CHANGE****

Troop:
Camporee has been MOVED to Camp Three Falls.
Our troop plan is the same. We will be meeting at the Castaic Sports Complex at 5:00pm, and departing at 5:30.
Most of us have been to Three Falls. Just in case, I’ve attached the address and driving directions.

Luann Peterson

Map To Three Falls

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Camporee

Camporee is scheduled for May 3-5, 2013.

At this event, all the Boy Scout Troops within the Bill Hart District come together

and the patrols of each troop compete against each other doing various scout skills.

If you are interested in attending this event, you MUST fill out Parts A & B of the

BSA Medical Form, the Youth Permission Slip and turn it into your scouts Patrol

Adviser, along with a check (Made out to Troop 583) or cash for $20.  The Patrol

Advisers need to turn in their entire patrol all at once with all the completed

paperwork and money to Tammy O’Connor by Monday, April 15th.

On May 3rd,  we will meet at one location TBD and will travel to Camporee together.

There is no fee collected for gas/transportation for this event.  All Patrol Advisers attending

Camporee MUST also fill out the Medical Forms Part A & B and also submit $20.

Cooking is done by patrol.  OA (Order of the Arrow) will be providing their Hot Dog

Lunch for $5.  See attached flyer.

All information regarding this event can be found below:

Bill Hart Camporee Packet 2013 – Update April 4 v2

BSA New Medical Form 2013

Youth_Permission_Form

OA_Camporee_Lunch_2013

BSA uniform inspection annotated for ref only

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New Scout Hike

Save the date of May 11th for our annual New Scout Hike.

We will meet at Placerita Nature Center and will hike up Canyon Trail to Walker Ranch and then up to the Waterfall Trail, and will return the same way.  The hike will be 5 miles round trip.

We will meet at 8:00 a.m. and will return at 11:00.

Be sure to bring the following:

Plenty of water

Proper hiking shoes

Compass

Sun protection

snacks

10 Essentials

Please wear your Class B (Activity) Uniform for this event.

To register, please e-mail:

Mr. Davis at stealthpatrol@ymail.com OR Mr. Chan at calvanwchan@yahoo.com

For more information, please see the attached flyer

Troop 583 – New Scout Hike 2013-May

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Los Padres Backpack

Our next Backpack trip is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2013.

We will be hiking the North Fork Sespe Creek Trail.

We will meet at Lion Trailhead at 8:30 a.m on Saturday.

We will have scouts home by about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Please wear your Class B (Activity) uniform, good trail boots with lug soles.

Menu planning and cooking by Scouts.  Bring a propane stoves.

The hike is 3.5 miles to camping area.  Gain/loss approximately 500 feet.

Trail is moderate in difficulty, one set of switchbacks, not lengthy, but steep.

There will be three steam crossing.

Water pump from creek.  Will need a filter.

There are no toilets, so bring toilet paper and hand shovel.

Each person needs to bring a small bag to carry out their own trash.

Forest Service Adventure Parking Pass Required.

To register for this event, please contact Mr. Olson at gcolson@bigvalley.net.

For more information regarding this event, please see attached flyer:

BP tripSespe2013

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Backpack Training

Our Annual Backpack Training will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013

from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

We will meet at the Peterson’s House.

Please bring:

Backpack MB pamphlet

Backpack MB Workbook

Paper and Pen

Chair

This is a Class B (Activity) Uniform event.

To register for this event, please e-mail Luann Peterson at

luannpeterson@yahoo.com.

In your e-mail, please indicate the following:

Your Name

Patrol Name

For more information regarding this event, please see the attached flyer:

Backpack Training Flyer 4-13-13

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Firearm Safety Class & Rifle Shoot

On Sunday, April 14th, we will be having a Firearm Safety Class

and Rifle Shoot.

This troop shooting event is only open to Scouts who need the Troop firearm

safety Class.

All scouts interested in participating in the Troop 583 shooting program

must FIRST attend the indoor mandatory safety and training instruction.

THIS TRAINING IS ONLY OFFERED A COUPLE OF TIMES EACH YEAR.  IF YOU

ARE INTERESTED IN SHOTGUN AND/OR RIFLE SHOOTING, IT IS HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ATTEND THIS TRAINING.  Scouts WILL NOT be able to

participate in troop shooting events until they have attended this training.

Classroom portion of training will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm, in the

mess hall.  Rifle shoot will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m on the VT Ranch.

To register for this event, please e-mail Luann Peterson at luannpeterson@yahoo.com

Indicate on your e-mail the following information:

Scout Name

Scout Patrol.

PREREQUISITE:

We will be covering the entire Rifle and Shotgun Merit Badge Workbook(s).

Scouts should print out both worksheets (available on www.meritbadge.org) and

bring them to class.  Rifle and/or Shotgun Merit Badge pamphlets are available

from the Troop Librarian or for purchase at the Scout Shop.

For more information, please see the attached flyer.  Don’t forget to print a

Troop Shooting Waiver for and Permission Slip for this event.

This is a Class B (Activity) uniform event.

TROOP 583 Firearm Safety Class and Shoot 4-14-13 NEW SHOOTERS

Rifle Permission_Slip 4-14-2013

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2013 Family Camping Weekend

Save the date for May 17-19, 2013 for a Family Camp Weekend at

Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara.

Cost is $35 per person.  Cost includes three meals on Saturday and Breakfast on

Sunday.

This is open to all scouts and their families.  This is NOT a BSA event.

Reservations will be taken until spaces are full.

To register for this event, please contact Jessica Fineberg at jessapaz@aol.com.

for more information, please see attached flyer:

Troop 583 – 2013 refugio family camp flier-1

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Archery

Our next Archery event will be held on Sunday, March 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to

1:00 p.m. at VT Ranch.  At this archery event, you will be working on shooting

qualifications portion of your Archery Merit Badges.  All Scouts (those

in need of qualifying, and those who just want to shoot for fun) are welcome to

attend.  Scouts who are shooting for Qualification must remember to bring

their blue cards.

To register for this event, please e-mail Mr. Hughes at hughesmw@aol.com.

Please indicate on your e-mail the following information:

Scout Name, Patrol Name and if you are working on the Merit Badge or Fun Shoot.

For more information regarding this event, please see the attached flyer

Troop_583_Archery_Shoot_3-17-13

Archery_Permission_Slip_3-17-13

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Strategy Camp

Strategy Camp is scheduled for March 23rd – 24th.  This year, Strategy Camp

will be held at Walker Ranch Campground in Placerita Canyon State Park.

The cost for this event is $14 per person.  This includes food and camp fees.

We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Wal-Mart parking lot off of Copperhill.

We will depart at 8:15 sharp.  Don’t be late.

Sign up deadline is Monday, March 18th

As Boy Scouts, we travel in our Class A Uniforms.  So come in your Class A Uniform.

If you are interested in attending this event, please contact

Mr. Roach at brrbroach@yahoo.com.  Please include your name, phone number

and e-mail address.

All scouts are required to have a completed Medical Form, Parts A & B prior

to departure.  If you have a Medical Form on file with the troop already, you are

fine.  If you are new to the troop, you will need to fill one out and return it to Mr.

Roach along with payment on March 18th.

For more information, please see the attached flyer:

Strategy Camp Flyer 2013

2013 Medical Forms are attached.  Remember, for this event, you only need

to complete Part A & B.

BSA New Medical Form 2013

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25 Mile Bike Ride

Our next 25 mile bike ride will be on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 a.m.

to 11:30 a.m.

We will meet at the Vons Pavilions parking lot ready to ride at 8:00 a.m.

All participants must have a helmet to ride.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

To participate in this event, please contact Mr. Hughes by Wednesday

February 27th.  Mr. Highes’ e-mail address is hughesmw@aol.com.

For more information and a map, please see the attached flye

Troop 583 Bike Ride 20130302-1

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Big Bear Ski Trip

The Big Bear Ski Trip is scheduled for March 8-10, 2013.

We will be meeting at 4:30 at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Rye Canyon

and Newhall Ranch Road.  We will be returning about 11:00 a.m on Sunday,

March 10th.

This year, scouts will be able to work on their Snow Sport Merit Badge if they

choose to.

We will be lodging at the Masonic Lodge.  We will be providing meals for

Saturday and light breakfast on Sunday.  Scouts will need to bring money

to purchase dinner on the way up on Friday night.

The cost for food, lodging and gas is $45 per person.

Ski packages, lift tickets and rentals are an additional cost.

Carpooling will be mandatory.  All drivers will probable have a full carload.

All drivers must  e-mail Beth Hansen with the number of passengers they

can hold.  They will also need to provide the following information:

Kind/Year/Make of Vehicle

# of Seat Belts

Owner’s Name

Insurance $ Amount

$ Each Person

$ Each Accident

$ Property Damage

To register for this event, please contact Beth Hansen at bahansen61@aol.com.

Blow are forms and more information regarding this event.

Big_Bear_Trip_Agenda_and_Information_2013a

Big_Bear_Ski_Packages_2013

Big Bear Ski Troop Permission Slip

Group_Ticket_&_Lesson_Release_and_Waiver_R07.20122.1mh

Rental__Guest_info_SheetSnow

Sports_Merit_Badge_Workbook

BOY_SCOUT_MERIT_BADGE_DAY

Merit_Badge_Day_Map

Big_Bear_Ski_Trip_Gear_List

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Shotgun Shoot

Our next Shotgun Shoot will be at the Fin & Feather Club in Palmdale on Sunday,

February 10th. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

All Scouts are welcome.  Those working on their Merit Badge and scouts that

are want to shoot for fun.

Cost is $15 per scout.  Check should be made out to Luann Peterson.

Please e-mail Luann Peterson at luannpeterson@yahoo.com to register for

this event.  Please include your name, patrol and what shoot you would like

to sign up for.

All scouts are required to have a signed permission slip.  Class A (Field) Uniform

is required.

Will need help with drivers.  Gas will not be reimbursed for this event.

For more information, please see the attached flyer and permission slip.

TROOP 583 Shotgun Shoot Flyer 2-10-13

Shotgun Permission Slip 2-10-13

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10 Mile Towsley Canyon Hike

We will be hiking Towsley Canon on Saturday, on February 2nd.  We will meet

at 8:00 a.m.

For this hike, you will need to bring the following:

Proper Hiking Boots/Trail Shoes

10 Essentials & Tweezers

Extra Socks

80 oz. of Water

Snack

To register for this event, please contact

Corey Downs at:  corey.downs@tvc.cbs.com or

Rob Gibson at:  Teamgibson@ca.rr.com

This hike will be 4-5 hours long.  Additional Adults requested.

For more information, please see the attached flyer.

Towsley_Canyon_Hike_Cobras-1

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Bolderdash Indoor Rock Climbing

Indoor Rock Climbing will be held on Saturday, February 23rd from

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The cost for this event is $25 per scout/climber.

We will meet at Bolderdash at 9:50.  Bolderdash is located at

880 Hampshire Road, Suite A, Thousand Oaks.

If you are interested in attending, please return the release form along with

payment to Tammy O’Connor by Monday, February 4th.

Please wear your Activity Uniform for this event.

For additional information and waiver, please see attached flyer.

Bolderdash 2013

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Archery Merit Badge

Our next Archery Shoot/Merit Badge Qualification and Fun Shoot will be on

Saturday January 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm. at VT Ranch.

All Scouts are welcome.

At this archery event, you will be working on the shooting qualifications

portion of your Archery Merit Badge.  All scouts (those in need of qualifying,

and those who just want to shoot for fun) are welcome to attend.  Scouts who

are shooting for qualification must remember to bring their blue cards.

To register for this event, please e-mail Mrs. Peterson at

luannpeterson@yahoo.com.  Please include the following information in your

e-mail:

Scout Name

Patrol Name

Working on merit badge or fun shoot.

For more information regarding this event, please see attached flyer

Troop 583 Archery Shoot 1-12-13

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TLT Training

Troop Leadership Training is open to all scouts.  However, it is mandatory

for all scouts holding troop positions.  These include patrol leader, all troop

level positions, Scoutmaster appointed positions and any scouts who have

Scoutmaster approved projects for rank.

When: Sunday, January 6th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where: VT Ranch – Mess Hall

What to Bring: Pen, paper and Scout Handbook

Uniform: Class A (Field Uniform)

No need to register for this training.  If for some reason, you are unable

to attend, please contact Mr. McGrory at campmac@hotmail.com.

REMEMBER: Attendance at TLT Training is a requirement for all

potions needed for rank.

Please see attached flyer for more information:

Troop Leadership Training Flier 1-6-2013

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15 Mile Bike Ride

Our next 15 mile bike ride is scheduled for Tuesday, January 1st.  We will meet

We will meet at the parking lot of the bike path trail head at the corner of

McBean Parkway and Creekside (next to McDonald) at 7:50 a.m.  We will start

riding at 8:00 a.m. and will return between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Wear your Activity Uniforms.  Bring your own repair kits, plenty of water,

small snack and helmets are required by all participants.

If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Mr. Hughes at

hughesmw@aol.com or 661-288-1515 by     December 31st.

Please see attached flyer for more information:

Troop 583 Bike Ride 20130101

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New Leadership Positions

The following Scouts were elected to the following positions, effective December 10, 2012

Senior Patrol Leader: Connor Roberts

Assistant Patrol Leaders:

ASPL  In Charge of Patrol Leaders: Jace Fender

ASPL In Charge of Troop Positions: Gordon Marz

Scribe: Zachary Fineberg

Librarian: Benjamin Roach

Quartermasters: Luke Larochelle ,Dylan Bodner and Richard Stefani

Chaplin Aids: Diego Renteria & Thomas Benson

Historian: Brenden Dearing

Bugler: Andrew Arcilla

Posted 5 months, 2 weeks ago at 2:16 PM.

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