Spencer Miller is coordinating a purchase of campaign hats similar to that worn by Lord Baden Powell. These hats are OPTIONAL; they are not a required part of the uniform.

Take a look at our Troop Calendar for Aug-Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec 2018.  We have several new events posted **please note some are "tentative" dates**! There is much Scouting available that includes “Troop 380, Plano” - Scouting is a worldwide movement.  Here are some links for 'all things Scouting' – when you need more information for Scouting you might start here with one of these 10 links...

Troop Flag Placement and Pickup Opportunities

Troop 380 has partnered with the Air Force Association to deploy American flags in the Prestonwood Neighborhood for a few years now. We are currently responsible for deploying 181 flags in and around the neighborhood on predetermined federal holidays. Currently we post flags on President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veteran's Day.

Opportunities for Labor Day are coming up. You can sign-up for Placement or Pickup on our calendar.

The new online Youth Protection Training (YPT*) for adult volunteers in BSA is now available for your training.  If you choose to be a registered adult volunteer with BSA, and work with youth, you must satisfy the requirements BSA has in place to protect youth and itself.   This requirement will not “go away” – it is mandatory and tracked via computer at the Council/National level.  This is a new online course.

https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/  <--Link

Once you have completed the NEW YPT – please submit a printed copy of the record to John Dobrott, (YPT champion), or to Todd Heidelbaugh (TCC) or Manasi Mantry (registrar).  You have through Sept 30, 2018 to complete the training.  See the helpful HowtoGuide (pdf) attached to get going on new YPT right now.

*YPT is managed by BSA National and as an adult volunteer working with youth - you are responsible to make sure the "computer record" at Council/National is up to date.  If you have difficulty or technical issues contact BSA National Help Desk: (972) 580-2489.

Do you require more “outside” words on this matter?  Do you need further discussion on this topic or want more information before taking the course?  Please open and read the attached pdf article from “Bryan on Scouting”.

Yours in Scouting,
John Dobrott - YPT Champion
Manasi Mantry - Troop 380 registrar
Matt Dorsett - Scoutmaster
Todd Heidelbaugh - Committee Chair

Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Badge Night
When: October 10, 2018

Where: Plano’s Emergency Operations Center

The City of Plano Department of Emergency Management offers a twice-yearly session for Scouts. Those who participate receive a certificate that acknowledges their participation and the parts of the certificate that are covered in our program: 2A&C, 6ABC, 7, 8ABC, 9B of the Emergency Preparedness merit badge.

Contact Judith Aubrey (juditha@plano.gov)

Availability for up to 30 scouts. Sign up now.

https://www.plano.gov/3293/Boy-Scout-Emergency-Preparedness-Badge