Troop 22 Newsletter: September 2026 Edition

Aug 23

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September is shaping up to be a busy start to the fall for Troop 22, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure, advancement, service and planning for the year ahead. Scouts will take on a 20-mile hike, head to Camporee, work on merit badges and rank advancement, and continue preparing for upcoming backpacking and high-adventure opportunities. A big congratulations to Connor on completing his Eagle Scout service project! We’re excited to see him moving into the final steps toward Eagle.

NOTE: Be sure to check the Troop calendar here & your email the week of each troop meeting to track any changes.

Connor's Eagle Project at BELC

TOP THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SEPTEMBER:

Wed 9/2 – Troop Meeting @ BELC: Annual planning results + planning for the 20-mile hike.

Sat 9/5 – 20-Mile Hike: For scouts completing the 20-mile hiking requirement. Final location/details coming soon.

Wed 9/9 – Troop Meeting @ BELC: PLC + Camporee planning.

Fri 9/11 – Sun 9/13 – Camporee: Weekend troop campout. Sign-up here, details to come.

Sat 9/12 – BELC 75th Anniversary Celebration: Service opportunity for scouts who are available to help serve guests from 5:30 - 8:30pm - sign up here or at the 8/26 scout meeting. We need at least 2-3 scouts to sign up for this event so we can give back to those that have helped support our troop.

Wed 9/16 – Troop Meeting @ BELC: Rank advancement + High Adventure update.

Thur 9/17 – Q3 Committee Meeting via Zoom @ 7p: Adult leaders to join.

Wed 9/23 – Troop Meeting @ BELC: Environmental Science Merit Badge.

Fri 9/25 – Sun 9/27 – OA Event: For participating OA members; location/details TBD.

Wed 9/30 – Troop Meeting @ BELC: Rank advancement + upcoming October backpack planning.

Sept 19 – Nov 1 – Popcorn Storefronts: Watch for email for details.

UPCOMING TROOP MEETINGS & OTHER EVENTS: See Troop Calendar

NOTES:

We Need Your Support!
To keep our campouts and events running smoothly, we rely on all of our families to pitch in. When just a few carry the weight, it’s tough to keep the momentum going. Please take a moment to reach out to a troop leader so we can plan ahead and keep offering these awesome experiences for our Scouts.

Reminder: Always CC Another Adult in Scout Communications
As a reminder, whenever a Scout and a leader communicate via email, it is essential to always CC another registered adult or a parent/guardian. This practice is a core part of Scouting’s Youth Protection guidelines.
Report YPT Violations: call or text 1-844-SCOUTS1

BSA Medical forms are found here - youth & adult participants need forms A & B for overnights less than 72 hours + part C (signed by doctor) if more than 72 hours.

Troop 22: https://www.troop-22.com/

High Desert Council: https://www.scoutingamericahighdesertcouncil.org/

Questions?

Simply add to the comments section or reach out to an adult leader!