Here's an opportunity to follow up on the positive exposure of the first ever Boy Scout Parade Float in the 2010 Rose Parade.
We can continue to show that Scouting is alive, well, and serving the community by participating in the first ever Los Angeles Half-Marathon. This seems to be open to all levels of Scouting and activities involved will be age appropriate.
The inaugural run of the 13.1 Marathon Los Angeles takes place right here in our backyard. This is a half-marathon - I guess that means 13 miles rather then 26, but it is all within Crescent Bay. Starting at Venice Beach Blvd., south to Venice Blvd., east on Venice Blvd. to just east of Motor Avenue, 180 degree turn and back west along Venice Blvd. to Main Street, and finishing at Rose Avenue.
The Half-Marathon starts at 7:15 am, on Sunday, January 10th - they want volunteers along the way starting at 6:15 a.m. The course is to be open for about 3 ½ hours which means that the whole thing is over before noon.
Depending on the number of interested volunteers - and Scout units - Scouting can claim one or more water stations along the way. There may be assistance that can be provided at the start and at the finish as well - up to each unit to make the contact, claim a spot.
Scout uniforms are the order of the day.
Your contact is:
Karen van de Laat
karen@aceride.com
(888) 598-6669
- Half-Marathon web site
- World Vision web site (the Half-Marathon benefits this charity)
This looks like a great way to show Scout Spirit, a service to the community, and positive exposure for Scouting.
Give it a thought - and then go for it.
Bob Clinco
Crescent Bay Communications
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