<![CDATA[Scout 75 - Cub Scouts - Boy Scouts - Girls Troop - Venturing Crew, Disney Resort Area - Blog]]>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:21:48 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[History of Scout 75]]>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:32:25 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/history-of-scout-75S C O U T    7 5

Troop 0075, the first set of 75 numbers.

All units have four digits to their numbers.  Some use all four in their unit name, some use three and some use two.  Once in a while you'll find a rare unit like Pack 1 from Huntington Beach.  At scout 75, we only use the last two numbers.  When scouts started, it began at unit one and went all the way until we hit 75, our troop. The numbers continue from there on.  Technically our complete unit number is 0075.  There are other 75 units, one is located in Long Beach however, their numbers begin with something else.  This indicates that they came around later than us. Their number might be 1075, 5275 etc.

Founded 1927

Eagle Scouts: 136

Most recent Eagle Scouts:

  • Kenneth Anderson, October 2020
  • David Cerda, January 2020, Alberto's brother



Rechartered consecutively 65 years in a row dating back to 1957.
  • 1939 World War II, units did not recharter
  • 1938 to 1958, 20 year gap with no Eagles



International Scouts Magnet:

10 International Scout Visits over the last 10 years.

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Brazil

One of only 3 or so units in Orange County to ever receive the National Hornaday UNIT Award

Rechartered in multiple locations:

First Presbyterian Church, Garden Grove: 20 plus years
Page Private School, Garden Grove, now an apartment complex
Stoddard Elementary School, Anaheim
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]]><![CDATA[Blood Drive]]>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:32:31 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/blood-driveScout 75's chartered organization, First Presbyterian Church, of Garden Grove is hosting a blood drive.   After several weeks of getting all the authorizations in place, the event takes place Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 2 PM to 8 PM.  Please share with all, and help this good cause.  You could help save a life.  

Click on the link to reserve your spot, or call the number below.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time

1-800-RED-CROSS

#Scout75 #RedCross
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]]><![CDATA[Scout 75 • Social Media Frame]]>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:19:24 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/scout-75-o-social-media-frame
Today we released the official
Scout 75 For Life! Social Media Frame. 

The red and gold swirl, with the little round castle logo, along with the silhouette of the castle on the right with fireworks is all part of the frame.  Your picture would go in the blank area.  The second image is a sample using our logo of how it looks once a picture is added to it.    

Please feel free to use the Scout 75 For Life Social Media Frame. Invite  your family and friends. 

To add Scout 75 profile pic frame to Facebook:

1. Click on the little "camera icon" over your facebook profile pic
2. Click on "Add Frame"
3. Type in grey box, "Scout 75"
4. Select our "castle logo"
5. Click Save

To use your new framed pic in other social  media accounts, save your Scout 75 For Life Social  Media Frame with your picture already inserted into it.  Then upload that version.  

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]]><![CDATA[Rummage Sale • Scout Second Hand Sale]]>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:55:56 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/rummage-sale-o-scout-second-hand-saleSaturday, May 29, 2021 • 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

​We are doing a fundraiser to help raise funds for camp, and more. Your proceeds will help to run the local scouting units.
  • Please note there are two driveways.
  • Traffic is ONE WAY.
  • The entrance to our facility is on the north side.
  • The exit is the on the south side.
  • The Scout Second Hand Rummage Sale is being held in the field.
  • After entering you will see the grass area on the right side behind the chapel.
  • You can park in any available spot, but please do not park in front of the grass area.
Scout 75 Rummage Sale • Scout Secondhand Sale
]]><![CDATA[Earth Day • Beach Clean Up]]>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/earth-day-o-beach-clean-up3935253Scouts had a good time helping to beautify our socal beaches by doing a beach clean up at Bolsa Chica State Beach.  It was a beautiful day.  Check out the awesome view of the waves, sun, and flock of birds that game to thank the scouts for a job well done. 
]]><![CDATA[Earth Day • Beach Clean Up]]>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/earth-day-o-beach-clean-upFor Earth Day 2021, Troop 75 does a beach clean up, at the Bolsa Chica State Wetlands.
]]><![CDATA[Welcome to Scout 75! • Raingutter Regatta Races!]]>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:44:01 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/welcome-to-scout-75-o-raingutter-regatta-racesThe Raingutter Regatta is one of the great scouting traditions.  Always a fun, and unique event.  Scouts build their boats out of Balsa Wood.  Scouts can decorate them by painting them, adding stickers, etc.  The boats are then placed on side by side actual  house raingutters.  They are sealed on the ends, and filled with water. The scouts then use a straw to blow on the sails of their boats.  First one to touch the end wins.  Parents, join the fun.  Bring your friends and family so they can see all the fun stuff scouts do. ​
]]><![CDATA[Uniform Patch Placement]]>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 07:37:40 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/uniform-patch-placementScout uniforms are called uniforms, because they are supposed to be uniform.  Here are some images of proper patch placement.  75 has been getting a growing reputation for doing good color guard presentations.  One of the key items for this is to have all the boys in proper uniforms, with all patches in the correct spot. We don't want to have photos that can end up in the media with sloppy patch placement, or even worse incorrect, or outdated patch placement.  So far the entire Shark Patrol has every patch to date placed in the correct location.  

We HIGHLY reccomend having the patches sewn on by Basic's Clothing Store at the corner of Chapman and Valley View.  For a couple dollars they will properly place and professionally sew on patches.  It's fast, correct, and affordable.  We HIGHLY discourage the use of Patch Magic.  This hardens the backside of the patches, and changing them out becomes a mess.  The shirts are basically ruined.  It sounds like a good idea, but it really is not.  

​Left shoulder
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1. Starts with the Orange County Council Patch touching the rounded top seam of the shoulder. 

2. Immediately below it with no spacing and touching the bottom of the council patch is the year bar with the number 60.  This is a bragging rights patch that shows our unit has been around for at least 60 years.  

3. Below that and touching the bottom of the 60 bar is the 7 and 5.  These also have no space in between the numbers.  

4.  Touching the bottom of the 75 would be the current position patch, if one has been earned or assigned. These include Patrol Leader, Scribe, Quartermaster, etc.  There are several leadership positions available. ​

5.  If training has been completed, the Trained patch would touch just below the position patch.  It does not go on the trim of the sleeve as is so often misplaced.  
If scout has a shirt with a little pocket, then the trained patch would go on the pocket flap under the 75, and the position patch would go on the pocket. 
Right Shoulder

1. The right shoulder starts with the USA flag touching the top rounded seam of the shoulder. The correct flag position on the BSA uniform is the flag stripes facing forward toward the front of the scout.

2. Just below it is the chosen Patrol Patch.  This one should be set at 1/2 inch below the bottom of the US flag.  

3.  Under the patrol patch the tiny star patch if it has been earned can be added for the designation of an Honor Patrol.  A tiny 1/4 of an inch patch with star.

4.  If earned the red rectangular JTE (Journey To Excellence patch would touch the bottom of the little Honor Patrol patch.  

5.  Touching the bottom of the JTE patch are the rare right sleeve secondary position patches.  These include Bugler, Musician, and the new Honor Guard patch for those boys that are excellent at doing the Color Guard functions.  


Front of shirt

1.  The front of the shirt should have the green shoulder loops on each shoulder. 

2.  Under that on the right side would be only temporary patches. 

3.  On the scout's left side would be the Fleur D'Elise BSA logo.  

4.  Around it is the red, white, and blue ring patch.  

5.  Below that would be any square knot patches, if earned like the religious emblem award.  The bottom of those earned square knot patches would touch the top of the left pocket seam. 

6.  Just above that is where the year pins go.  If there is no earned patch, then the year pins go about 1/8th inch above the top of the pocket seam.  

   A.  One star can be worn showing the number of years in Cub Scouts with a yellow background.
   B.  One star can be worn showing the number of years in Boy Scouts, with the green background. .
   C.  A third star can be worn if a scout joins a venture crew with burgundy background. 
   D.  Adults can add the year pin with blue background representing the number of years as a leader. 

These pins would be placed from Cub Scout to Adult Leader, left to right, evenly spaced.  The below picture is missing the yellow 4 year yellow star earned in Cub Scouting.  Hence why the green star looks a bit off.  

7.  Below that is the current rank patch, if earned.  Basic's will sew these on for like $4.50 so that the pocket is still able to be used. Otherwise the patch can be sewn for about $1.50, but the pocket will not be useable.  

8.  Just under the left pocket is the AOL (Arrow of Light) award. This is the only Cub Scout insignia that is allowed to be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.  Once a boy becomes an Eagle Scout this patch is removed and replaced with a knotted square patch that goes above the pocket, where the earlier mentioned religious patch would go.  

9.  Our neckerchief colors are cardinal and gold.  Once a boy achieves the Eagle Scout rank they get the honor of replacing it with the red, white, and blue Eagle Scout neckerchief.  

10.  Shown is the official BSA Boy Scout neckerchief slide.  Several different designs are available, and can be made.  For formal events like our Honor Guard presentations it looks best if all the boys are wearing this same one. 

Scoutmaster's Tip:  Make a very tight knot after the slide is pushed up, and gently tighten it to be tucked under the slide, and you can hardly tell.  This will hold it in place as the boys are active.  

Troop 75 has a long and proud history.  Over the last 60 years, 124 Eagle Scouts have been produced through the program.  A tradition of excellence. 
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]]><![CDATA[Arrow of Light Transition Camp]]>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 07:32:42 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/arrow-of-light-transition-campNext week boys from the pack and the troop will be going to Arrow of Light Transition Camp.  This is where pack boys compete with other packs in scout skills. Boys that have completed the Cub Scout program and are being promoted or bridging into the Boy Scouts.  The camp is set at the Webelos Mesa at Firestone Scout Reservation. 
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]]><![CDATA[Scout Wars Blue & Gold]]>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 04:03:50 GMThttps://scout75.weebly.com/blog/scout-wars-blue-gold2017 Blue and Gold was Star Wars themed, Scout Wars, Episode LXXV (75), The Colors Of The Force
You Tube Link:  https://youtu.be/UcqXe4XK3SY
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