* WINTER SKI TRIP: First off, we can now allow Mom's to come and stay with the scouts now!  YOU SHOULD HAVE ALL CONFIRMED WITH MR DOLCE IF YOU ARE ATTENDiNG THE SKI TRIP.  THE PAPERWORK YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD COMPLETED IS ATTACHED.

We have reached an arrangement for better Lodging at The Salvation Army Pine Summit Camp.  We will stay in an upgraded Building called “Sugar Pine” - located right next to the Commissary - with a capacity of 8 Individual Rooms Total in the building and Each Room has four beds with own bath.  The Cost per guest is $144 (please note that this is an increase from earlier prices stated) BUT we have no minimum Guest requirement so the Troop will not have to pay for any unused or non-filled Guest Slots.  This makes lodging more flexible with our Troop 499 guest count and finally Mom’s can come too.  Women will lodge either together or have the ability to stay with their Scout(s), family.

Next good news is we have the opportunity for the Troop to participate in “The Snow Sport Merit Badge”.  They will have a Snow Sport Merit Badge counselor on site, so download and print the worksheet for this merit badge. Snow Sports - MeritBadgeDotOrg

Any questions please contact Edward Dolce Cell #818-326-3623 edolce@socal.rr.com.  Group ski rental and lesson rates are still as attached.  Please complete all relevant paperwork and get to Ed Dolce

Signup Genius 2019 Troop Activity List

SUMMER CAMP Our second payment deadline is coming up Feb 28^th 2019. If you are still interested in attending and have not made the initial payment, then please contact SM Mary Ostlund as we may have a spot or two available.  Our troop is planning on attending Boy Scout Camp this summer at Mataguay Scout Ranch located just northeast of San Diego. We plan on going during our usual week starting July 7 through July13. Camp Mataguay offers an amazing program at an extremely reasonable price - just $405 per scouts!! With a relatively short drive, this camp provides an excellent opportunity for our troop. We need to put a deposit down on a campsite this week, which means we need to start to gauge interest from out troop. You can find some great information on camp including the Merit Badge information on the Summer Camp page.    Signup Genius 2019 Troop Activity List

The payment schedule is listed below:  You can pay online at https://squareup.com/store/troop499  This will confirm your interest in Summer Camp.

1/25/2019 - Payment 1 $105/scout - PASSED
2/28/2019 - Payment 2 $105/scout – due now
3/31/2019 - Payment 3 $105/scout
4/30/2019 - Final payment of balance due/scout

PLEASE REPLY to SM Mary Ostlund maryostlund@oldglorytroop499.com if your scout is planning on attending Boy Scout Camp this summer.

Upcoming Dates: 

Jan 22nd Troop Meeting SRE MPR

Feb Date TBC Lodge Skiing Trip

Mar Date TBC Bridging

April Date TBC Camporee Planning

April/May Date TBC Camporee

* RECRUITMENT PERSON NEEDED: We are in need of a recruitment person to help recruit scouts, especially since LDS is disengaging with BSA soon.  If interested please contact Diane Solomon.

* POPCORN CHIEF SCOUT OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a scout to serve as Popcorn Chief to assist with popcorn sales and learn the marketing side of selling!  If this is your scout then please see Ryan Finley for more information and to request the position.

ONLINE PAYMENTS: We are pleased to announce that Troop 499 is now accepting on-line payments!   Annual registration is due October 16th, so please follow this link to pay:   https://squareup.com/store/troop499.      You can also buy your Class B shirts, troop jackets, etc as well as pay for many events.