A core part of our journey in Scouting is our duty to our country and our commitment to serving the local community. We have a fantastic opportunity to put both of those principles into action, practice our flag etiquette, and earn service hours toward your next rank advancement!

The City of Tustin has reached out looking for our help. Right now, there are 250 American Flags proudly flying at the Field of Honor at Tustin Veterans Sports Park. These flags represent the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans, and they need to be retired from the field with the utmost respect and care.

We are calling on our Scouts to step up and help retrieve and properly fold these 250 flags. This is a hands-on way to show our community what Scouting is all about while working together as a team to accomplish a large task.

Event Details:

• What: Field of Honor Flag Retrieval & Folding

• When: Monday, July 6th at 9:00 AM

• Where: Tustin Veterans Sports Park (1645 Valencia, Tustin)

• Why: To honor our veterans, support the City of Tustin, and earn valuable service hours.

Let’s show up in force and do a great job for our community. If you have any questions about the event or how to log your service hours, please let me know.

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In preparation for our departure to Camp Easton on July 19th, all Scouts must bring their fully packed, self-contained duffel bags to the troop meeting on July 14th for a final gear check and mandatory airport luggage tagging.

To ensure we do not arrive at the airport unprepared, the upcoming troop meeting is dedicated to finalizing our travel gear.

• Gear Inspection: We will go through the bags to ensure every Scout has all the necessary gear for summer camp.

• Mandatory Tagging: We will be tagging every bag with our specific red and blue troop tape. This is required for quick bag recovery at the airport once we land. All bags must be tagged at the meeting, ahead of our arrival at the airport.

Packing & Airport Guidelines

Please adhere strictly to the following rules so our airport check-in goes smoothly:

• Self-Contained Bags: Nothing can be hanging off the outside of the bags. They must be completely self-contained.

• Carry Weight: Scouts must be able to comfortably lift and carry their own bags.

• Name Labels: Every single item must have the Scout's name written on it (we highly recommend using a Sharpie). Please also attach a personal luggage tag to the outside of the duffel bag.

• Checked Luggage Rules: These bags will be checked at the airport. NO lithium batteries are allowed in checked bags. If your Scout is bringing a pocket knife, it must be packed safely inside their checked bag before you arrive at the airport.

Luggage Recommendation

If you are still looking for a suitable bag, we have provided an example of a duffel bag that has worked very well for the troop in the past.

Dalix Extra Large Duffle Bag Outdoors Sports Duffel Bag (Turns Into Backpack)

https://a.co/d/0aoav27a

Note: You are not required to purchase this specific bag; it is simply an example to help you find something that fits your needs. The bag in this demonstration features built-in straps so it can be worn as a backpack, which greatly assists the Scouts in carrying their own gear.

Please refer to the attached gear list for Camp Easton.

Full Itinerary & Details

If you missed the previous emails, the complete travel itinerary is posted on the calendar event. Please review it here:

• Summer Camp - Camp Easton

Thank you for helping us make this a smooth and prepared departure. See you on the 14th! 

Please register for the Eagle Court of Honor for Marc Paton and Josiah Kim

All Scouts attending summer camp must complete their official BSA swim test. We are holding a drop-in session this Saturday, June 6th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to help everyone get this requirement checked off the list. >> CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP <<

Join us on Saturday, June 6th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a session to help you earn your Swimming Merit Badge .>> CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP <<