Troop 483 Weekly Update

Email: tr483glendora@gmail.com
Website: https://www.troop483glendora.com/
Location: St. Dorothy Catholic Church, 241 South Valley Center Avenue, Glendora, CA, USA
Phone: 626-914-3941
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tr483

Hello Scouts,

There has been a lot in the news about the "El Niño" weather pattern, which is expected to impact our area this winter. This phenomenon occurs when the Pacific Ocean becomes warmer than usual, potentially resulting in increased rainfall, drought in some areas, and wild weather fluctuations such as high winds and unusual temperature changes.

As Scouts, we can always rely on one of the most important lessons we've learned: to always "Be Prepared."

So, what does this mean for us as Scouts? We need to focus on our Core Weather Principles:

1. Check the forecast before departure: Be aware of the weather in your destination and the types of hazards that may arise.

2. Prepare for specific hazards: Understand the potential risks, such as lightning, rain, hail, flash flooding, high winds, snow, or extreme heat.

3. Verify the conditions upon arrival: Double-check the forecast as soon as you reach your destination. Has anything changed that you need to be aware of?

4. Respond quickly to changing conditions: If the weather worsens, gather everyone together and review your emergency plan.

5. Know the locations of emergency shelters: These can be safe areas within your campsite or even the cars you drove to camp.

Just like in First Aid, and as one of Baden-Powell's principles, "Scouts must think out and practice how to act on any accident or emergency, so they are never taken by surprise." Be Prepared

See you all tonight!

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. Wellington

7:00 pm

Parish Hall

Class A

6:00 pm

Online - Link will be emailed

Halloween Fun
Date & Time:
7:00 PM
Location:
Parish Hall

Come join us for a festive evening!
• Costumes are encouraged for everyone (even adults), so come dressed up and ready for fun.
• Bring a prepared pumpkin that's ready to carve.
• Bring your own carving tools. No power tools, please!
• Don’t forget a dessert or treat to share with the group.
• Plus, catch the Dodger game on TV while we celebrate together!
• Awards will be given out for costumes and pumpkins.

We can’t wait to see you there!

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

6:15 pm

Parish Hall

Please be prepared to update the PLC with your patrol yell, song, flag and patch.

7:00 pm

Parish Hall

Class A

Glendora Trails Day is Saturday 11/7/26 at Big Dalton Wilderness Park (2041 Big Dalton Canyon Rd, Glendora, CA 91741) starting at 8 am. Check in is at the campground/amphitheater. The event is scheduled from 8 am-12:30 pm, but scouts can stay for as little or as much as they would like. Glendora Trails Day is an ongoing service program sponsored by Glendora Trails Committee, the Glendora Rotary Club and the City to help clean up and maintain trails in Glendora. Scouts will help maintain trails and the time spent will count as conservation service hours.

Scouts should wear Class B uniform for this outing. Individuals are asked to bring gloves, water, sunscreen and bug repellent (and probably a snack depending on how long you plan to participate). Participants should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and a hat. Each participant will receive a free commemorative patch and lunch (depending on how long you stay and when the Rotary starts serving lunch) for helping their local environment. Tools are provided by the city.

Mr. Mason and Mr. Ferrer are providing troop leadership for the troop’s participation in the community service project. Family members can also participate in the service project if they wish. Scouts need to bring the City of Glendora Waiver form (attached). Scouts should check in with Mr. Mason or Mr. Ferrer when they arrive. We expect to be assigned a trail shortly after 8 am, so if scouts arrive and we are not in the campground, they should ask someone at the check in which trail Troop 483 is assigned to and join us. Questions can go to Mr. Mason and if you need to reach him the day of the outing, please call or text him at 626-825-4093. Please sign up at the link below.

7:00 pm

Parish Hall

Class A

We’re looking for Scout help on Friday, November 13 to unload chairs and tables from Jim Riley’s trailer and set up additional rented tables and chairs inside the Crowther Teen Center (241 W. Dawson Ave., Glendora).

Please arrive at 4:15 PM; the work should take about 1 to 1½ hours.

Scouts will return on Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 PM to take down all tables and chairs and load them back into Jim’s trailer.

Thank you in advance for supporting this important setup and cleanup effort.

7:00 pm

Parish Hall

Class A

Happy Thanksgiving

7:00 pm

Parish Hall

Class A

What is a “Life to Eagle Orientation”? It’s an informational session designed to guide Life Scouts and their parents through the process of earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank in Scouting America. These orientations provide clarity on the requirements, procedures, and resources needed to successfully navigate the journey from Life Scout to Eagle Scout.

Life to Eagle Orientations have been scheduled for the following dates at 7 pm at St. Dorothy Catholic Church, 241 S Valley Center Ave, Glendora, CA 91741:

January 14, 2027

April 29, 2027

If your Life Scout is actively working towards the Eagle Scout rank, please join us so they can be prepared

Registration is closed.

Payment Schedule:

Next payment is due November 1.

Travel Schedule:

Travel Day most likely July 11

Sea Base Trek 1 (8 man crew) - July 12-17

Sea Base Trek 2 (8 man crew) - July 12-17

Sea Base Trek 3 (12 man crew) - July 13-18
Sea Base Trek 4 (12 man crew) - July 13-18

Home on the 18th late PM or the 19th

If you would like to request to use scout bucks for an upcoming event, please use the following link to make the request.

Scout Buck Request Form

If you would like to find out the balance of your scout's scout buck account, please email wcadima@gmail.com.

• Checks made payable to Troop 483.
• CASH App: search for $BoyScoutTroop483 or use this link: https://cash.app/$BoyScoutTroop483.
• Zelle payments at tr483glendora@gmail.com.

6:00 pm Online - Link will be emailed

Attention all adults: All adult volunteers over the age of 18 who volunteer in ministries in the Church, School or Religious Education are required to become certified in VIRTUS and to be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. If you are a registered adult with Troop 483 you need to complete VIRTUS training which is similar to our YPT training. This is required because we are chartered by St. Dorothy’s. Click the link below to sign up if you need to be certified or recertified. The training is done on the first Monday of each month at St. Dorothy’s School at 7 PM.

LIVESCAN OFFICE AT CITRUS COLLEGE:

Hours: Mon-Thur 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. And Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Be sure to arrive no later than 30 minutes before closing time.

You can call ahead and make an appointment, or just walk in. Bring your Livescan form with you, it’s best to fill it out ahead of time. And bring your ID (CA DL or ID, or passport).

Payment is accepted in cash, credit card, or Zelle.

LOCATION INFO:

In the Administration Bldg, on Foothill Blvd. (near where the city busses park)

There’s a big gray sign on Foothill Blvd that says “Administration”. The office is in the building behind that sign.

Pull into the parking lot off of Foothill Blvd, and use the *METERED* parking spots right across from the front door of the building. If you don’t have coins to put in the meter - don’t worry, you should be in and out of the office in about 10 minutes.

If you have any other questions, or wish to make an appointment please call (626) 963-2500

Live Scan Form for GLAAC

**Don't forget to complete Mandated Reporter Training Info, and upload certificate HERE .

Order of the Arrow, make sure that you check out what is going on in our chapter. Meetings are the 4th Wed. of the month. 7:30 pm at Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Scout: NYLT:

https://scoutingevent.com/033-NYLT