11-22 -> 11-24Memorial Park Camping
11-25PLC
12-02Committee Meeting
12-06 -> 12-08Pinnacles Camping
12-07STEM Merit Badge Midway
01-06Committee Meeting
02-03Committee Meeting
02-15Aviation Merit Badge
11-22 -> 11-24Memorial Park Camping
21 people attending
12-06 -> 12-08Pinnacles Camping
19 people attending
02-15Aviation Merit Badge
0 people attending
03-01Optimist Club Crab Feed
0 people attending
07-06 -> 07-12Camp Royaneh
7 people attending
07-27 -> 08-02Camp Emerald Bay
11 people attending

Welcome!

 

 

Troop 149 History

 

Dating back to 1943, Troop 149 has been creating mature men and many Eagle Scouts. So many, that we have had 86 young men finish the Scouting program and achieve the prestigious rank of Eagle. Annually, we strive to attend at least 10 regular camp outs. Every year since 1997, we have been going to Camp Royaneh over the summer as well as going to one camp of our Scouts choice. Some examples of camps we have gone to in the past years are Camp Oljato, Emerald Bay, Chawanakee and Philmont Scout Ranch, just to name a few. Our Troop is based out of Redwood City, California at the Elks Lodge and we meet three out of four Monday nights per month.

 

See from our past Scoutmasters of what they liked about leading the Troop!

Jeff Gray: 2011-2015

 

What was the best thing about the weekly meetings? I spent a considerable amount of my time in meetings involved with Scoutmaster Conferences. Nearly anything in life that is worthwhile comes with its challenges, and Scoutmaster Conferences definitely could be challenging at time, however, they were alway extremely worthwhile!

 

What do you think was your most effective Scoutmaster Minute? Picking a favorite Scoutmaster Minute would be akin to picking your favorite child. In my four years, I performed over 100 of them, many of which were well longer than a "minute" . One of my favorites was called "The Jar" which I "borrowed" from an internet site. Basically, I filled a large jar with ping pong balls, and asked the troop if they felt I could get anything else into the jar, of course they answered: no. Then I added several handfuls of ball bearings until the jar was filled, asked the same question, and got the same response. Lastly, I added several handfuls of sand to the jar until it was filled, finally making the comment, that often our lives seem like we can't add anything else to our day, however, we should always make time for what is important, and there is always a little more room in the jar!

 

What was your favorite camp you attended as a Scoutmaster? My last summer camp was very important to me, personally. Although it is not well known, I have a pretty severe phobia of open water, thus for the previous summer camps, I was unable to complete the qualifying swim. After three years of not making it, I told myself that I would finally achieve my goal of fully qualifying for the water aspects of summer camp. To do this, I built my swimming confidence, and proficiency, swimming three days a week at a local pool. At my last summer camp, I was able to successfully complete the swimming challenge at Catalina Island. Sometimes, life provides great challenges and opportunities and regardless if you are in your teens or in your 50’s, you have to meet this challenges head on, come up with a reasonable plan to achieve your goals, work hard, and hopefully you will surpass some of your greatest fears.

 

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Matthew Bennett: 2010-2011

 

What made you want to become a Scoutmaster? I was one back in Utah, but when I got a job here in California I attended a Round Table asking what I can do to help out in the local Scouting Community. Even though I still lived in Utah and worked in California, I did what I could do for the Troop while I was in the Bay Area for work during the week. It was a great relief to have Jeff Gray, my successor, to attend Troop outings on the weekend.

 

What was your favorite Scoutmaster Minute? The one  I described how I ride past a bunch of fishing piers every morning on my way to work. When the tide is out I can see that the bay has eaten away at the wooden supports so that they are not safe to walk on. However at high tide, they look like a great place to go fishing. I would never trust them. One thing I could not include in the minute that I can now is that most of the piers have fallen into the Bay after a few years.

 

What was your favorite activity done during a meeting? That would have to be any cooking event. One in particular is when we had dutch oven cooking. Everyone likes to eat and the food tasted great.

 

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John Wise: 2007-2009

 

What was your favorite activity done during a meeting? Knot tying and first aid were probably my favorite meetings.

 

What was your favorite summer camp? Camp Mensinger was my favorite camp because I felt most connected to the outdoors than most other camps we went to.

 

What made you become a Scoutmaster and your best Scoutmaster Minute? I wanted to be a rolemodel to all the Scouts who were in my Troop and help as many as possible to have a better life. Best Scoutmaster Minute was to be positive in all you do in life and to learn from everything.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS EAGLE SCOUT AXEL LARSON!!

Posted on Oct 18 2024 - 12:33pm

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Axel Larson became an Eagle Scout last night, October 14, 2024.

Axel has been an active member of Troop 149 serving as Troop Guide, Librarian, Historian, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. Axel attended 21 camping trips for 68 camping nights including at Camp Royaneh (3 times), Camp Chawanakee (twice), Philmont Scout Ranch, and Gold Rush (twice). His love of hiking resulted in 141.4 hiking miles at Portola Redwoods, Angel Island, Sanborn/Castle Rock, Mount Herman, Huddart Park, Wunderlich Park, Pinnacles, San Pedro Valley Park, and finally Philmont Scout Ranch. An avid cyclist, Axel participated in 6 cycling events with the troop for a total or 45.84 miles. Axel demonstrated his community service with a total of 46 service hours including his Eagle Project planting trees at Sequoia High School for City Trees. So far in his scouting career, Axel has earned 30 merit badges and the National Outdoor Gold Award for camping.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW EAGLE SCOUT CHARLES WEICKERT!

Posted on Oct 18 2024 - 12:32pm

I am delighted to announce that Charles Weickert became an Eagle Scout last night, October 15, 2024! Charles has held many positions of responsibility in Troop 149 including Bugler, Quartermaster, Librarian, Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Charles has shown his dedication to serving through participating in 22 service projects (not counting his Eagle project) for a total of 65.5 hours. Charles's Eagle project was at Huddart Park installing shelves and painting a storage shed. His 18 camping trips (66 nights) took him to Camp Royaneh (4 times), Cutter Scout Reservation, Gold Rush (twice), Angel Island, Elkhorn Slough, Mount Herman, Philmont Scout Ranch, and Camp Chawanakee (twice). Charles's camping nights and merit badges (31 total) earned him the Gold National Outdoor Award for camping. Charles hit the trails for 98 miles of hiking on 4 occasions culminating at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. He also enjoyed cycling for 35 miles.

CONGRATULATIONS TO EAGLE SCOUT ANDREW HENDRICKSEN!

Posted on Sep 5 2024 - 12:39pm

Last night, September 3, 2024, Andrew Hendricksen became Troop 149's 119th Eagle Scout!
Andrew has served our troop in many ways including as Troop Guide, Webmaster, Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader.

Congrats to our Newest Eagle Scout- Lawrence Yauch!!

Posted on Aug 25 2024 - 7:09pm

Congratulations to Lawrence Yauch who became an Eagle Scout on Thursday, August 22, 2024! Lawrence has earned a total of 33 merit badges which means he has also earned his Bronze Palm and Gold Palm. Way to go Lawrence! Lawrence has been very active in Troop 149, completing 79.5 service hours, 143 hiking miles (including 12 at Philmont Scout Ranch), 48 cycling miles, and 61 camping nights. Lawrence has enjoyed the comraderie of his fellow Scouts while camping at Camp Royaneh (3 times), Camp Chawanakee, Gold Rush (twice), Sunset Beach, Black Mountain, Castle Rock, Samuel P. Taylor Campground, Elkhorn Slough, and Angel Island among others. Troop 149 has been fortunate to have Lawrence's leadership as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Librarian, and Den Chief.

Congratulation to EAGLE SCOUT James Weaver!

Posted on Jun 18 2024 - 9:42am

Monday night, June 17, 2024, James Weaver became an Eagle Scout!
James has been a very active member of Troop 149 logging in 75 camping nights, including those at Camp Royaneh (3 times), Camp "Not Winton," Camp Chawanakee, NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training), and Philmont Scout Ranch.

Congratulations to our 117th Eagle Scout - JACK PINK

Posted on Apr 29 2024 - 10:16pm

I am extremely pleased to announce that tonight Jack Pink has become an Eagle Scout! Jack responded to the Eagle Board's questions with confidence, sincerity and a bit of humor.

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