"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 Contest is now open. Please see the instructions and form here.
Lead Scout Applications period is open. Instructions on how to apply are on the Troop Website. Applications must to be sent to treelotmanagers@troop235.com by midnight, October 31, 2024.
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 reflects those opportunities.
Please assist these Scouts:
Kellen M. is currently collecting Tennis shoes for his Eagle Project. See the attached flyer for more information.
Dylan W. has two upcoming workdays for his Eagle Project. Sign ups here and here.
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 when you are up.
2025 Campouts
The following are the 2025 Tentative Campouts Voted on by the Scouts. The Troop generally camps the third weekend of the Month, but these remain tentative as our awesome Outdoor Chair investigates and confirms these dates.
January
Black Canyon Group Site – Mojave
February
Cuyamaca Rancho
March (Spring Break) – High Adv./Junior High
Grand Canyon/ Trans Catalina (Permit Dependent)
April
Canyons Camporee
May
Red Rock Canyon
June or July
Summer Camp – Emerald Bay
July
High Adventure – Florida Sea Base
August
Doheny State Park
September
Anza-Borrego
October
Shooting Campout (Location TBD)
November
Dark
December
Tree Lot
Scout-O-Rama
The Troop has agreed to host a booth at Scout-O-Rama on November 16, 2024. A District wide event, this event will host thousands of Scouts and their families.
The Troop needs Scouts to volunteer to work with cub scouts and their families in branding tree ornaments that are in the shape of trees. Sign ups on Troop Website.
Huge thank you to Mike Maiocco and Norma Cardenas for all their hard work in making this happen.
Troop Logo Sticker Contest
The troop is having a logo sticker design contest. Please see attachment below for rules and instructions.
October 29, 2024 Troop Meeting
This meeting will be our Halloween Celebration.
Each Patrol is required to bring at least one Potluck meal (Halloween Themed), including the Old Goats.
Costume are allowed (Scouting appropriate), and there will be a judging competition. If not wearing a costume then wear Class A.
As the Troop closes out our camping season and enters Tree Lot, on behalf of myself, thank you for the awesome Scouting adults who joined us throughout the year on campouts near and far. To have the opportunity to spend time with good friends eating good food and under the stars is what Scouting is about.
Encouragement: If you have not camped with the Troop, please come out on one of our trips this coming year. We could always use your help and you will get to learn to use some of the Troop equipment. I will gladly loan anyone a tent if they need it, and you will get to see your Scout in an environment where they cook, clean and work as part of the patrol. Please do not hesitate to ask if you need more information.
Tree Lot Reminders
The Troop 235 Tree Lot Annual Pin Design Contest is now open. Please see the instructions and form here.
Lead Scout Applications period is open. Instructions on how to apply are on the Troop Website. This closes on midnight, October 31, 2024.
Please ensure that you are signing up for hours on WhenToHelp. I promise that the managers appreciate not having an additional item to add to their list by checking to ensure everyone has completed their signups.
Deadline for adult and scout shift signups is November 1, 2024. After that, you will be assigned shifts to meet your hours minimum.
Yes, you read that correctly. It is already time to start talking about 2026 High Adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch. Backpacking at Philmont Scout Ranch is considered to be one of the most rewarding experiences as a scout and scouter.
Reservations for high adventure at Philmont start at least 18 months prior to the actual trek!! Our troop has secured 2 treks for the summer of 2026
Each trek is required to have a minimum of 3 adults (over 21 years) and a maximum of 9 scouts for a total of 12 crew members.
Arrival date at Philmont - June 27th 2026
Departure date from Philmont - July 9th 2026
All scouts and adults who want to learn more about this awesome adventure are requested to attend the troop meeting on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 for a brief presentation.
After this presentation, initial signups will be posted on the troop website to gauge interest for this 2026 high adventure trek. Detailed training plans for training hikes and overnight backpacking treks will be provided around May/ June 2025 so families have enough time to plan for this adventure.
Pictures from Troop 235 treks at Philmont in 2022 are available on our troop websitehere. All 3 treks that attended had a great time at Philmont.
If a scout or adult has any questions about Philmont, they are welcome to reach out to me at pankaj.swami@gmail.com or 714-399-6263.
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.
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!
