Boy Scout Troop 390

Summer Camp Packlist

Webmaster — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:04:02 +0000

Summer Camp is coming up! If you did not get a packlist you can find them here:

July 4th

Webmaster — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:56:40 +0000

Troop 390’s jeep rode through the streets in the July 4th Parade. Proudly representing our Troop, some scouts walked beside or rode in the jeep.

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who provided the Eagle flags shown mounted on the Jeep, posed for a picture next to two of our scouts.

Service

Webmaster — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:17:13 +0000

Recently, scouts from Troop 390 helped clean mannequins at the Red Cross. Over 200 mannequins were in great need of cleaning. These ranged from babies to a full size Rescue Randy. After cleaning, the scouts came back to earn their CPR and AED training certification.

Troop 390 Newsletter

Webmaster — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:32:51 +0000

Troop 390 has a Newsletter which is called the Fat Cow. It contains info on past trips, jokes, and more. It has comments on trips from scouts who organized the trips. Find out whats going on!

You can get the latest copy here: Fat Cow - May

Summer Camp Collage

BoyScout — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:34:44 +0000

Here are just a few images from Summer Camp 2009. Adults are encouraged to upload images directly to the Troop 390 Picasa photo-sharing page. (For the upload ID and password, please contact Mr. Duffy.) By using Picasa, you can download photos, make prints, and add to your Trail to Eagle album.

Summer Camp Staff from the villiage of Xian, year 1368

Dinner prepared by Sexton Chen, famous chef of the town of Xian.

Chancellor Brady da Chen

Venitian Traders

Linda Chin takes Scout Moms Ellen Westlake, Max Burd and Mary Kay Duffy for a joyride at Rancho los Mochos 2009.

Submit to the Site

webadmin1 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:33:52 +0000

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About Troop 390

webadmin1 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:38:49 +0000

Troop 390 is chartered to St. Martin of Tours Parish in San Jose, California.

Meetings
We meet each Friday at 7:30 pm in the St. Martin of Tours Community Room. Guests are welcome.

If you have a question about our troop, please email info@troop390.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

webadmin1 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:25:50 +0000

What is a Class A Uniform?

A class A uniform is the full uniform including scout shirt with patches on shirt, scout socks, scout shorts/pants, neckerchief with slide, belt, and closed toe shoes.

What is a Class B Uniform?

A Class B is a Scout Shirt (any scout related shirt), scout socks, scout shorts/pants, closed toe shoes, and belt.

What is a Class C Uniform?

A Class C is a scout related shirt only.

Where and when can I buy a troop t-shirt?

They are available from Mrs. Castaneda. Each shirt costs $10.00.

What is Baden Powell Award?

Baden Powell award is a patch that you and your patrol can earn by completing the requirements on the Baden Powell Form.

What is COH?

COH stands for Court of Honor.

What is a Court of Honor?

Court of Honors are held every three months. Court of Honors are when merit badges, ranks, and awards are presented.

What is a leadership position?

Leadership positions are jobs that you have in the troop like newsletter or quartermaster.

How do I get a leadership position?

Leadership positions are appointed at elections, which are every 6 months at the Friday meetings.

What is White Stag?

White stag is a youth leadership-training program.

What is Sea Base?

Sea Base is a High Adventure Scout Base in the Florida Keys where you can snorkel, sail, scuba dive, and island explore.

What is a PFD?

A PFD is a personal floatation device or life jacket.

How do I recycle with the troop?

On the first Friday of every month bring your “CA CASH REFUND” aluminum cans and plastic bottles in separate bags to the troop meeting. Make sure the bags are closed tightly and clearly marked with your name. The funds will go into your scout account. Only “CA CASH REFUND” items please.

What is a scout account?

All scouts have an account with the troop treasure for scout outings and equipment and expenses. Money from fundraising activities is transferred into the scout account. To withdraw funds you, must fill out a Scout Account Withdrawl form.