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Welcome to Troop 235!

"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

Pearce W. Eagle Project Work Days -- Volunteers Needed

Posted on Aug 26 2024 - 9:39pm

My name is Pearce W. and I am seeking volunteers to help me with my Eagle Project.

We will be removing old planter boxes at the Red Hill learning garden and putting in new ones. Pizza, Gatorade, and a snack will be provided


What to bring: 
- Work Gloves 
- water 
- Wear clothes that you are okay with getting dirty. 

Please bring a shovel if you have one!


Please RSVP in the Calendar Event so that I can have a head count for food and work duties.


Please email me if you have any questions. 


Thank you,
Pearce W.

Volunteers Needed -- Back to School Night for local elementary schools

Posted on Aug 21 2024 - 11:13am

Calling all Troop 235 Scouts!

The troop needs volunteers to come to our local elementary schools during their Back To School Night (BTSN) to represent our troop. It's a good opportunity to show up in your Class A uniform to help recruit up-and-coming new scouts for our troop. Please sign up for one or more of the BTSN dates below (RSVP in the troop calendar). 

All scouts should come in their Class A uniform.

Myford Elementary 

8/22 5:00-6:00 PM

Barbara Benson Elementary 

8/22 5:00-6:00 PM 

Heritage Elementary 

8/22 5:30-6:30 PM

Red Hill Lutheran 

8/27 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Sycamore Magnet Academy

8/29 5:15 p.m. 

Troop 235 Summer 2024 Court of Honor

Posted on Aug 15 2024 - 9:00am

The Troop will be hosting our Summer Court of Honor on Tuesday, September 10 at RHL CLC from 6:30PM - 8:30PM.  Please arrive on time as we have a jammed-pack schedule that evening and will need to vacate the CLC by 8:30.  Dinner will be provided by the troop and will begin at 6:15PM.

Please RSVP no later than Friday, September 6.

Rifle and Shotgun Merit Badge Online Classroom Session

Posted on Aug 13 2024 - 7:42am

Rifle and Shotgun Merit Badge Online Classroom Session

 

This class is designed for those scouts that have qualified for the shooting part of the merit badge but have not yet completed the classroom learning. We will cover all additional requirements.

 

Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024

Time: 4pm-6pm

 

The Zoom link will be emailed to registered students before the class date. The class will last 2 hours.

 

Students MUST have a working camera turned on for the entire virtual session to get full credit. No exceptions. 

 

Please print out or have access to the attached workbooks. There are separate workbooks for the rifle and shotgun badges.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wierks at jonwierks@gmail.com
 

Scout Work Day -- Volunteers Needed

Posted on Aug 7 2024 - 11:13pm
Scout volunteers needed. 
 
Come help clean Calvary Field
 
Sat, Aug 10, 7-10a
 
Calvary Christian School
1010 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, Ca 92705
 
Wear class B and bring work gloves
 
I'm looking for 3-4 scouts who will come help me clean Calvary's field before the first day of school. Please email me to let me know you're coming or RSVP on the troop calendar. I'll bring the rakes and donuts!
 
-Mr. Boyce
 

Troop 235 Program Update 7/25/2024

Posted on Jul 24 2024 - 6:45pm

Dear Troop Families,

 

  • Summer Camp Reminders

    • Departing on July 28 at 5:30 a.m.:  The Troop will meet to check in at the John Wayne Alaska Airlines Check in Area.  We are on Flight 2108.

    • For the flight:

      • Do not be late.

      • Scout’s must be in full Class A to travel.

      • Ensure that any bag that is being carried on has no knives, first aid kits, or anything that might be confiscated by the TSA.

    • Scouts’ need to have the merit badge listing for merit badges that they are signed up to attend.

    • Turn in any medication that is required to Ms. Cardenas.  Remind your Scout that they are responsible for obtaining the medication from Ms. Cardenas as prescribed.

    • Turn in any cash that you want held to Ms. Woo, with the name clearly labeled on the envelope.

    • Any mail should be addressed to the following and sent in a manner to arrive next week:

      • Scout Name / 235 / July 28 - Aug 3

                               Camp Meriwether 

                               Camp Site: Schooner

                               17500 Cape Lookout Road 

                               Cloverdale, OR 97112

  • The Troop leaders will provide updates as permitting, but no news is good news.

 

  • Redhill Lutheran Service Project

    • On Saturday, August 3, at 7:00 a.m. the Troop will be giving back to Redhill Lutheran by helping spread wood chips and potentially some other projects.

    • For those that will not be at Summer Camp, this is a great opportunity to give back to our Charter Organization.

    • Sign ups will be going up shortly on the Troop Website to ensure accurate counts.

    • Class B Dress, and bring gloves and water.

 

  • 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.  

 

  • Pismo Beach

    • Pismo Beach sign ups are on the calendar.  Due to the drive time, we will be departing early Saturday and returning Sunday, with plenty of time to spend at the beach.

    • Please sign up to ensure our counts.

 

  • PLC Meeting

    • The PLC will be having a planning meeting for August on August 4th at 5 p.m. at Citrus Grove Park.  Please register to ensure food count.  Come with ideas for Troop Meetings.

 

  • COH Date: September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

    • The Troop will be holding a Court of Honor on September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m..  This will be a packed event given the number of campouts and awards to give out, so it will start promptly on time.

    • Details will be posted, along with sign ups.

    • If you are interested in serving as MC, you must email Scoutmaster Morgan Stewart with your request.  Those needing Communications Merit Badge will be given priority.

 

  • Leadership Contracts

    • Leadership Contracts are due for those holding current PLC positions.  Ensure that you get credit by turning them in to Mr. Stewart or Ms. Woo.

 

Yours In Scouting,

Morgan A. Stewart

Scoutmaster

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