"In the 30 years that I've been doing this for a living, I've never had a parent say to me, 'I regretted the time I spent with my son or child in Scouting.'"
---Roy L. Williams, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America
Welcome to BSA Troop 235 website.
Interested in joining our Troop?
Ages: Boy Scouts is for all boys ages 11-17 (Grades 5-12).
Meetings: Troop 235 meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 in the new Fellowship Building at Red Hill Lutheran Church, located at 13200 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780.
You are always welcome to visit our Troop meetings and learn about our many activities. We are very active and camp almost every month. You can reach our membership chair at membership@troop235.com and we can schedule a visit and let you know what activities are planned for upcoming meetings.
For Current Members: If you wish to have an Announcement or Event placed on the Website/EBlast or you need to send a Troop wide E-mail, please email the Webmaster at webmaster@troop235.com.
Note: To protect the privacy of our Scouts, only members are allowed access to this site. If you are a member who needs access, please use the "Contact Us" link and provide your name, your scout's name, and an updated email address
The Troop 235 Tree Lot Annual Pin Design Contestis now open. Scouts who are interested in entering this contest can scan this QR code or download the attachment for more information
On Wednesday, October 16th, you should've received an email from Mrs. Boyce via WhenToHelp.com. It contained the dates for group sign-ups, the number of hours we are required to work this year, and a reminder to login to your WhenToHelp account.
REMINDERS: -Log in to When to Help PRIOR to your assigned sign up day to make sure you are able to access your account. -Sign up for Set Up and Tear Down shifts in addition to shifts for the selling season. -Do not OVER SCHEDULE - this will cause a shortage of shifts for other families. -In order to work in the Sales Booth, you MUST attend the Sales Booth Training.
I will be training Mrs. Sanchez on the Scheduling Coordinator position. We appreciate your patience as we work through this transition. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
My name is Dylan W. I am going to be starting my eagle project on the 26th of October. For my Eagle project, I am doing site construction at The Unity of Tustin church. The address is 14402 Prospect Ave in Tustin. We will be digging out dirt / clearing out the site, distributing decomposed granite into the site and finally compact it. We will be providing food and drinks. I ask the scouts to bring a shovel and gloves. The project is scheduled from 9am to 3pm. Scouts can sign up for a morning or afternoon shift if they would like. Adult help is appreciated.
The Tree Lot Managers are accepting inquiries for those that desire to take on Lead Scout positions for this upcoming 2024 Tree Lot Season. As you may know, this position provides additional leadership incentive for Scouts that have worked a select number of Tree Lots, and show the desire to lead other Scouts in those positions.
The Tree Lot manager will be appointing selected Lead Scouts from the Scouts previously signed up in a given shift, based upon those that apply and are approved for the position. Requirements and application process are as follows.
Requirements to fulfill a Lead Scout Position:
1. By the cut-off date, the Scout must hold the rank of Star or higher;
2. The Scout must have worked a minimum of two prior Tree Lot seasons;
3. The Scout must follow the application process below.
Application process:
By the cut-off date of midnight on October 31, 2024, respond to the following questions via email to
The Tree Lot Managers (TreeLotManagers@Troop235.com) and CC your parent:
1. How many Tree Lot seasons you have worked;
2. Whether you have previously worked as Lead Scout and what adversity did you face in that position, and how you overcame it or if you have not worked as Lead Scout, explain what adversity might you face, and how will you prepare for it;
3. Each Leadership position you have held as part of the Troop and what you learned from each position you have held;
4. What you think is the best thing and worst thing about working Tree Lot and how you would do to improve what you determined was the worst thing;
5. What you would like to see changed as part of Tree Lot;
6. How would you best manage the use of the staplers by the Scouts to ensure there are always staplers available;
7. What would be your plan on those shifts during which you would hold the Lead Scout position (things to consider: how you would staff the Scouts that you were leading, how to ensure the trees were watered, how to ensure trees were tagged, loading trees onto cars, how you would best provide customer service to our customers).
8. Additional considerations that we should take into account, including OA Participation, ILST, NYLT participation/graduation, or other training or leadership in Scouting and outside of Scouting.
The managers reserve the right to hold individual meetings with those that respond to the foregoing and indicate their interest in holding a Lead Scout position to discuss the position further. Scouts are encouraged to express their interest early, as the Managers will be creating a final approved list as soon as possible and will be assigning Lead Scout spots as soon as scheduling occurs. Applying does not guarantee that you will be granted a Lead Scout position, as the managers will be determining selections based on number of applications, seniority in the Troop, answers to questions and past performances during Tree Lot positions.
Back to Troop Night is right around the corner and we are excited to have you join us as it will be an exciting night with music, prizes, and networking with other parents!
In order to make BTTN successful, DO NOT WAIT to complete forms!!!
*Youth Protection Training takes - 30 minutes (Required every year)
*California AB 506 Required Training – 2 hours (Required only once)
*Medical Form Part C only required for summer camp or any activity over 72 hours!!! No need to rush out and get a doctor’s appointment for BTTN!!!
The following is a station-by-station break-down of what to expect and what you will need to bring as well as links to necessary forms. Please ensure all forms have the current required information!
You will need your CHECKBOOKand CALENDAR!
RECHARTERING AND REGISTRATION STATION (Norma Cardenas):
Only ONE check is needed to re-charter Scout(s) & Parent(s), made payable to Troop 235.
Total fees for 2025 are as follows:
Program Adults Youth
National $65 $85
Orange County $21 $75
Scout Life Magazine $15 (one per family)
Friends of Scouting/
Campcards/Popcorn
Donation to OCBSA $70 (one per family)
Total: $86 $85 $160
$25 fee for merit badge counselors (Only applies to new merit badge counselors)
All new youth and adult members will be enrolled in a 12-month membership cycle (no prorated fees)
Both youth and adults will renew membership on anniversary date of joining Scouts
Each registered member of BSA will receive email notification with registration renewal link 50 days prior the anniversary date.
BULLY POLICY/PERMISSION STATION (Sheila Caliguire):
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING (YPT) STATION (Alison Baker):
All adults:
Youth Protection Training (YPT) certificate (required for ALL PARENTSdue to Tree Lot work with our scouts and the new requirements since March 2018) https://my.scouting.org/
You may need a total of 3 copies of your YPT if you are a new adult and will be signing up as a Merit Badge Counselor.
MEDICAL FORMS STATION (Rachel Shih):
Please ensure all forms have the current required information (age, height, weight). Also, please make sure the insurance portion is updated to the current medical insurance. DO Not just copy last years forms!!!
DATE 1/1/25
For each Scout:
3 Copies of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record - Parts A and B
Copy of Automobile Insurance Card (one per family)
UNIFORM STATION (Sheila Caliguire):
Scouts and Adults:
Purchase any missing Troop 235 Scout uniform pieces or new logoed swag with the Uniform order form and a check to Troop 235 https://www.troop235.com/node/1158
Have any used uniforms to recycle? Please drop them here. Need something? See what we have!
Reminder to all families that October 8th is Back to Troop Night.
Please arrive on time to make this event a success.
Turning in forms is mandatory, please ensure you follow the instructions on the Troop website.
ILST
Introduction to Leadership Training is October 6th from 1-5 p.m. at RHL.
Attendance is mandatory if the Scout intends on holding a leadership position in the Spring Term (even if they have attended ILST previously).
Midterm Sign Ups will be posted at the beginning of this meeting and time permitting will be held following ILST. If you are not present for ILST, you will not have a mid-term review slot.
Redhill Lutheran Service Project – Trunk or Treat
The Troop will be helping out RHL with its annual Trunk or Treat.
October 27, 2024, time to be announced.
Sign ups will go up on the Troop website shortly, please volunteer.
Eagle Scout Workdays
We have several Scouts that are working on their Eagle Projects, including several upcoming workdays. Please volunteer for these to assist those Scouts. The Troop calendar will reflect those opportunities.
Remember that not only are you assisting these Eagle Scouts complete important projects, but you receive service hours and ensure that you will get help on your projects.
Lake Cachuma
Lake Cachuma sign ups are on the calendar.
We will be launching our canoes, and relaxing at the lake.
Please sign up to ensure our counts.
Kellen M. Eagle Project Fundraiser
Kellen is collecting used tennis shoes for part of his Eagle project. Please bring and donate used tennis shoes (only tennis shoes) during the next Troop meeting.
