Hi Scouts & Scouters, (almost) welcome back! I know there's still a couple of weeks left of summer vacation, but our next camping adventure is coming up in Sept and it's time to start planning and signing up! <

New California Law:
All Youth Organization Volunteers Must Complete State Background Check and Training

AB 506 Update: As a Scouting volunteer, you understand the importance of keeping children safe. A recent bill (AB 506) was passed by the State of California requiring volunteers and staff of Youth Service Organizations to complete training in reporting child abuse and neglect, and undergo Live Scan background checks. AB 506 is effective immediately. All staff and volunteers 18 years of age or older and who have direct contact with, or supervision of, children for more than 16 hours a month or 32 hours per year must complete a Live Scan background check (the digital version of inked fingerprinting) and online mandated reporter training. The website link below supports all of California's Scouting volunteers to ensure we all comply with California's new law.

Our Online Store has Class B items for sale! For those who are new, we have gray t-shirts for scouts (both short and long-sleeve), and green t-shirts for adults (short-sleeve only). The adult shirts come in both men's and a new ladies V-neck style. There is also a gray zippered hoodie for both scouts and adults, as well as hats and briefcases. Please purchase any items through the Online Store, and pay via PayPal. Any questions, please contact our Class B Coordinator, Daisy Li, daisycai@hotmail.com. 

Our Facebook and Instagram pages have gotten a redo and are now geared to adults - both parents for informational purposes, and our community for marketing and recruitment. If you're not liking or following us yet, please do so! Also, remember to like our posts - and share them so others can see what an awesome troop we are!

Any questions, or suggestions for content, please contact Ellen Dever at ellen.dever@gmail.com.

Facebook: BSA Troop 639 Foothill Ranch

Parents, we could use some additional merit badge counselors for the scouts in our troop. You don't need any special expertise, just an interest and basic knowledge of the merit badge. You'll also need to fill out some paperwork and take some online training, but that only helps you know what you're doing! Attached is a list of merit badges that have no counselor in our troop. If any of these appeal to you, and you'd like to help us out, please contact Nancy Souza at nancysuesouza@gmail.com.