"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
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.
BSA Troop 235 is having a service eventon November 12thduring the Troop Meeting. Each attendee will have the opportunity to pack a Christmas shoebox for a boy in need and personalize a Christmas card to place inside the box. These Christmas boxes are distributed throughout the world to children in need, and for many, it will be the only Christmas gift they get!
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 PARENTS due 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!
My name is Kellen and I am currently working on my Eagle project. I am holding a shoe drive to fundraise my Eagle project, in which I will be collecting used tennis shoes. Note that only tennis shoes are accepted (no dress shoes, slides, etc.). Please consider donating if you have anything, as a few donations will go a long way in helping me reach my Eagle rank. To donate, please find me at the upcoming scout meetings and I will collect them. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me by email. Thank you!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
The Troop will be hosting a Merit Badge Roundtable on Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024 at RHL from 6:30-8:30pm.
Please come prepared with your blue cards opened, worksheets filled out, and are ready to discuss the requirements with the counselors. The goal is to sign-off as many requirements as possible during the three 30 minute sessions, knowing there will be other scouts in the session with you trying to do the same thing.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Doris Nguyen.
