Wednesday, December 28, 2011

January 28, 2012 - Outing Leader Course (University of Scouting)

Western Los Angeles County Council of Boy Scouts
High Adventure Team
invites you to

Outing Leader Course
at the WLACC University of Scouting

This course provides participants with the basic information necessary to lead safe and enjoyable outings. It will also provide an overview of the H.A.T. awards program.

This course is the prerequisite for Basic Backpacking Awareness.

Who should attend: All registered Scouters (Cub and Boy Scout) who organize day hikes and car camping trips for their units.

What to bring: Scout “Class A” uniform, writing instrument and paper. Lunch is provided, or bring your own.

When: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Where: University of Scouting - Pinecrest School, 5975 Shoup St., Woodland Hills, CA (Corner of Shoup Avenue and Oxnard Street)

Cost: $10.00 (payable at the class) in addition to the University of Scouting fee.

For further information, please contact Glenn Covey (818) 787-2504 or Mark Rener (661) 252-0419

January 28, 2012 - College of Commissioner Science

College of Commissioner Science
Presented by Western Los Angeles County Council
(In conjunction with Pow Wow and University of Scouting)

Save the Date
Saturday, January 28, 2012
8 AM to 4 PM

Pinecrest School, Woodland Hills
5975 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(Corner of Shoup Avenue and Oxnard Street)

Dress is Scout Field Uniform
Cost is $15 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)

Become a better Commissioner!

Don't have your Bachelor of Commissioner Science degree? - Get it!
Started your Bachelor of Commissioner Science degree? - Finish it!
Started your Master of Commissioner Science degree? – Finish it!
Don't have your Doctor of Commissioner Science degree? – Start it!

All Unit Leaders Welcome


BSC and MCS students bring your "Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service" and your "Commissioner Helps for Packs, Troops, and Crews"

For more information contact:

Mike Henderson, Dean of Commissioner College at mkhende@aol.com
Vicky Goldberg, Asst. Dean of Commissioner College at vfgoldberg@yahoo.com

The value of time (Friends of Scouting donations)

We know there is never enough of it. We know we need to value the little we have of it with our children. We know that with all the activities and commitments they have, we need to ensure that their time is well spent and meaningful.

For over 100 years, Scouting has kept its commitment to families to give parents and children time to explore the world together, to help children discover new skills and interests, and to prepare every Scout for life.

Scouting understands that children need balanced opportunities to grow; that time spent outdoors camping under the stars is as valuable as time spent building a robot, that learning how to play an instrument is as meaningful as learning how to play chess, and that knowing how to save a life is as fundamental a skill now as it was in 1910.

Support your child's development, exploration, and discovery with a gift to Scouting today. Your gift will support programs that directly benefit your child and your community while ensuring that we can offer Scouting to every child who wants to be a Scout regardless of their financial capacity.


Sincerely,

Jim Rushton
Scout Executive/CEO

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

December 2011 camping newsletter

Dear Friends of Whitsett, Emerald Bay, and Camp Josepho,

As we close the books on 2011, I want to thank all of you for helping to make this another amazing year for Scouting. In 2011, Scouts at Emerald Bay and Whitsett earned over 15,000 merit badges. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we were able to provide well over $30,000 in scholarships for those who would otherwise be unable to experience summer camp, and over 21,000 people visited us at Whitsett, Emerald Bay, or Josepho.

As we head into 2012, we hear daily from Scouts and Scouters excited about all that lays ahead. While you enjoy the holidays with your friends and family, please take a moment to reflect on the difference that Scouting has made in your life, and to consider giving the gift of camping to someone in 2012. Thank you again for all of your support.

Yours in Scouting,

James Rushton
Scout Executive
camping@bsa-la.org
(818) 933-0130

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

January 28, 2012 - Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow, University of Scouting, College of Commissioner Science (instructors needed)

Do you have a special way of running your meetings or events?
Are you really good at managing boy behavior?
Does your unit have special events that are not usually promoted in the Scouting world?
Does your unit committee run exceptionally well?
Do you like to do really fun and amazing things with your Scouts?
Do you have a special skill?

If you have said yes to any of these questions and you would like to share your knowledge with others for the benefit of Scouting, then we want to hear from you.

The 2012 Pow Wow / University of Scouting team is looking for instructors. Even if we did not list your special talent, we still would like to hear from you.

Please email us at wlaccpowwow2012@gmail.com

The event will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Robert Moore
Committee Chair

Friday, December 2, 2011

Holiday popcorn

Western Los Angeles County Council
Holiday popcorn

You asked for an elegant way to thank your clients and customers during the holiday season, and we have delivered. Send the gift of gourmet popcorn and support Scouting in your community. We will package your choice of any of the products listed below in our new signature box, include your personal message, and take care of the shipping for you.

Make your gift giving easy this year!

Call or e-mail to place your order today:
(818) 993-0104
Joseph.Strother@scouting.org

Available products:
(all prices including U.S. shipping)

  • Caramel Corn (2 bags) - $30
  • White Chocolate Pretzels - $30
  • Caramel Corn with Almonds, Cashews and Pecans - $25
  • Chocolate Triple Delight - $27
  • Popping Corn (2 bags) - $24
  • Popping Corn and Caramel Corn (1 bag each) - $30

July 11-19, 2012 - Summit Shakedown

Update: We have obtained permission for 18 year olds to go on this groundbreaking adventure!

Scouts, do you want to go really big and get wild? Are you looking for a very unique Scouting experience?

This is an exciting rare opportunity for Scouts to be among the first to camp at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in summer 2012, a year prior to the 2013 Jamboree!

You will be playing an important role in the final planning process for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Plus, you will be able to have a Jamboree experience at a fraction of the cost of a National Scout Jamboree!

Only 36 very lucky Scouts will have the opportunity to participate!

What do you have to do to go?  How do you sign up? Please check out the flyer for more information!

You must hurry! Be one of the first 36 Scouts to submit your application along with your deposit.


It's going to be big!

Jon Orlick
Scoutmaster, Jamboree Troop 828, Summit Bechtel Reserve