Troop 22 Newsletter: Summer 2025 Edition

We’re officially in the heart of summer, and Troop 22 has already packed in some serious adventure — from the skills and spirit of Brownsea to the action-packed fun of Camp Geronimo. A lot has been accomplished, and there’s still plenty more to look forward to! Here’s a quick overview of what’s coming up for July.

NOTE: All Troop meetings will happen at Urban Park through July. Be sure to check your email the week of each troop meeting to track any changes.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up in July & early August:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 7/5 & 7/6 - Dog Show Support 

• Service hour opportunity. See email or Troop 22 calendar for all of the details.

BROWNSEA & CAMP GERONIMO FOLLOW UP - ASAP

• Partials:

  • Declan: 2b First Aid

  • Logan & Zach: 8 build and sleep in a shelter for Wilderness Survival

  • Andrew: 2 & 5 Cooking

  • Nejan: 6a Search and Rescue, Brownsea requirement demonstrations

  • Malcolm: Brownsea requirement demonstrations

  • All: send Photography merit badge photos to ernesttrujillo@mac.com ASAP so we can get this completed

July 9 – Scout Skills & Flag Ceremony Details

• Time & Place: 7 PM, Urban Park

• Activities:

  • Flintknapping demo (stone‑tool work) to complete the Archeology merit badge.

  • Deep dive: flag ceremony details (for Cheese Patrol, Edward, and Xander)

  • Rank advancement reviews & partial merit‑badge check‑ins

  • Plus: Announcement of Jared’s Eagle Project (7/18 – 8/20); Scouts needing service hours can sign up. Also, Tristan's Eagle COH is July 26 and support is needed for flags & Eagle ceremony

July 18th through 20th – Jared Trujillo Eagle Project in Santa Fe

• Service hour opportunity for scouts needed advancement!

• Please reach out to Jared's family for details

July 23 – tbd PLC @ 6:30p with Mr. Wilson, followed by Troop Meeting @ 7p

• Time & Place: 7 PM, Urban Park

• Plan: TBD

• Plus: Announcement of Tristan's Eagle COH is July 26 and support is needed for flags & Eagle ceremony

July 26th – Tristan von Reyn Eagle Court of Honor

• Time & Place: 11AM - 1PM, tbd

• Scouts are invited to attend & participate in the ceremony; details to be provided at upcoming Troop meetings

TBD early August – Creede CO Hike + Campout (No Troop Meeting)

• Parents & Leaders needed for 2-deep leadership to make this trip happen for your scouts

• Please see Mr. Werner for details and to sign up to volunteer

August 8 – 10 – Bandelier Campout & Archaeology MB

• Location: Juniper Group Camp, Bandelier National Monument

• Details:

  • Complete Archaeology Merit Badge with a Scout‑planned curriculum

  • Explore local trails—hikes will be announced soon

COMING SOON:

Popcorn Planning

• Interested in participating to fund your scout's adventures? Simply add your scout's name with the word POPCORN in the comments below so we can gauge interest to inform our bulk order.

• August Storefront Sign‑Ups: Slots open in July. Keep an eye out to select your preferred shift and help make our fall fundraiser a success!

Whitewater Rafting Opportunities

• Possible rafting day trip in July/August: more details to come; add scout/parent/leader interest in comments to this blog with the word WHITEWATER.

Other important items to note:

• Photography Merit Badge: To complete your merit badge, please email your photos for requirements 4 - 7 to Mr. Trujillo (ernesttrujillo@mac.com and cc your parents).

• 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. It helps ensure transparency, protects both the Scout and the adult, and fosters a safe and open environment for everyone.

  Thank you for helping us uphold the highest standards of safety and respect in all our communications.

• No new merit badges in July.

• No committee meeting or tactical parent/adult leader meeting in July.

For more upcoming dates, events & training opportunities:

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

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

Questions?

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