About Us
Troop 418 was established on April 2024, by seven enthusiastic scouts with the support of ten dedicated adults. United by a passion for scouting, they held their first troop meeting on April 13, 2024, marking the beginning of their journey. Since then, Troop 418 has grown into a close-knit community fueled by friendship and a spirit of adventure. Every year on April 18th, the troop will celebrate its founding, reflecting on the milestones achieved and the memories made along the way.
Vision
To empower young people with the skills, confidence, and character needed to become future leaders and responsible citizens.
Mission
To provide a supportive and engaging scouting experience that fosters personal growth, teamwork, and a commitment to community service.
How We Achieve This
Outdoor Adventures: Encouraging exploration and resilience through camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
Skill-Building: Offering hands-on opportunities to learn new skills and earn badges.
Leadership Opportunities: Guiding scouts to take on leadership roles and develop their potential.
Community Service: Instilling a sense of responsibility and civic duty through service projects.
Troop 418 is committed to creating a positive environment where scouts can learn, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Join us in our mission to build tomorrow’s leaders today!
Scouting Partnership
Scouting America
https://www.scouting.org
SVMBC • Polaris
Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council
CASA 美華童軍協會
Chinese American Scouting Association
Troop 418 History (Formerly Troop 859)
October 5, 2023: T468 Committee meeting vote results in a tie, 15 yes, and 15 no for the new troop.
October 14, 2023: Phoenixes patrol meeting reveals significant parental support for the new troop.
October 21, 2023: First meeting for the new troop discusses the pros and cons.
October 26, 2023: Consultation with CASA results in a well-prepared proposal and smooth negotiations with T468.
October 28, 2023: Second meeting for the new troop sees only 2-3 scouts comfortable registering, all scouts continue with T468 for 2024, and the new troop registration schedule remains open.
November 1, 2023: Creation of a new troop Line group with Phoenixes families focusing on new troop issues.
November 2, 2023: T468 committee meeting involves discussions about new troop missions and SM issues by Eric and Tong.
November 3, 2023: Third meeting for the new troop includes the election of first CC Cindy and SM Eric, along with the discussion of a to-do list and assigning task owners.
November 5, 2023: T468 SM election meeting.
November 6-11, 2023: Conducting interviews and surveys.
November 12, 2023: Fourth meeting for the new troop involves sharing interview and survey results and seeking consensus within Phoenixes.
November 17, 2023: Negotiation preparation meeting presents troop Discovery.
November 18, 2023: First negotiation with T468.
November 19, 2023: Fifth meeting for the new troop shares conclusions from the first meeting with T468.
November 25, 2023: Sixth meeting for the new troop (patrol meeting/discussion about the new troop with scouts).
November 26, 2023: Second negotiation with T468.
December 1, 2023: Seventh meeting for the new troop shares conclusions from the second meeting with T468 and discusses troop endeavors.
December 6, 2023: Scout Programs preparation meeting for new troop members focusing on Troop Endeavors.
December 10, 2023: Eighth meeting for the new troop (patrol meeting/scout program introduction and discussion with scouts).
January 14, 2024: Howard Chen presents a new troop update status in the ASM Meeting hosted by T468 SM Sam Liu.
January 20, 2024: First troop meeting and committee meeting. The decision is made to assign troop numbers, and they settle on 859, symbolizing an “infinite” spirit. Howard Chen is chosen as the first Senior Patrol Leader (SPL).
January 23, 2024: Troop 859 SPL Howard Chen makes a recruiting announcement to Troop 468, welcoming them to join.
January 28, 2024: SM Eric Huang presents a new troop update status in the ASM meeting hosted by T468 SM Sam Liu.
February 10, 2024: Troop 859 participates in its first Community Service and recruiting event during the Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by Bliss and Wisdom Foundation (福智).
February 25, 2024: Polaris District offered available troop numbers for selection. The troop voted and chose Troop 418 as the registered number.
