Newsletter - Late July 2025
Greetings, fellow Trailmen & families!
Our 2025 program year is just about to start. Those of you who were with us last year remember those first weeks learning about the program - the oath, handbooks, uniforms, the oath, memberships, patrols, foxes, hawks and mountain lions - oh my!
If you're joining us for the first time, you're probably asking yourself lots of questions - when do I get instructions on what to do? Where do I go? How much does this cost, and who do I pay? And at least a dozen other questions - maybe some you haven't even thought to ask yet!
We know how you feel and we're ready to help!
We have several events coming up before the start of our program year, designed for troop veterans and newbies alike. Here's a short list with links to get more information.
Join the Trail Kickoff event - a fun event for everyone! Saturday August 2nd from 11:00am - 2:00pm. If you're new to the troop please RSVP here. If you're an existing troop member please RSVP in Trail Life Connect.
Meet the Teacher Open House - this event is for Gilbert Christian families attending Meet the Teacher day (July 30th) at each of the three GCS K-8 campuses. Come see us in the Multi-Purpose Room!
Information Meetings at each campus. These short sessions are designed for new families, whether you attend GCS or not. Stop by and get valuable information and a chance to ask burning questions. Click here for more information [need a page with address information].
- Agritopia campus - 7:00pm-8:00pm on Monday, August 4th
- Val Vista campus - 7:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday, August 6th
- Greenfield campus - 7:00pm-8:00pm on Thursday, August 7th
Troop Registration event - This is the most important event; if you can only attend one, make sure this is it. We'll be at the Val Vista campus (on Val Vista south of Ocotillo) from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday, August 9th. Plan on spending 30 - 45 minutes and get everything you need to start the year off on the right foot!
Regular Meetings start the week of August 18th. By then, you'll be in our Trail Life Connect system so you can see the troop meeting calendar for the whole year. For now, remember that meetings are held weekly when school is in session at each of our three campuses -
- Agriptopia campus troop members meet from 6:00 - 7:30 on Thursdays starting August 21st
- Greenfield campus troop members meet from 6:00 - 7:30 on Thursdays starting August 21st
- Val Vista campus troop members meet from 6:00 - 7:30 on Wednesdays starting August 20th
Walk Worthy,
Paul Buckley, AZ-3368 Troopmaster