The following awards will be discussed:
- NOVA
- PALA
- Scout Surge 911
- Hometown USA
- Donor Awareness
- Conservation Good Turn
- Cyber Chip
- Messenger of Peace
Come on over and learn about these awards and visit the store!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
August 18, 2012 - Scouting Awards Midway
The Valley Scout Shop is holding a Scouting Awards Midway on Saturday, August 18th from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm.
The following awards will be discussed:
Come on over and learn about these awards and visit the store!
The following awards will be discussed:
Come on over and learn about these awards and visit the store!
Monday, August 6, 2012
September 14-16, 2012 - Section W-4N Conclave
Coming this fall to a Section near you!
Section W-4N Conclave
"United in Excellence"
Whether you are new to the Order of the Arrow or have been a member longer than your Chief has been alive, the Section W-4N Conclave has something for you! Unite with us to bring even greater excellence to Section W-4N!
When: September 14-16, 2012
Where: Camp Three Falls, 12260 Boy Scout Camp Road, Frazier Park, CA 93225
Who: Arrowmen of all ages from all over!
Why: To experience great fellowship, training, and tons of fun!
How: Register online
Keith Avery, W-4N Section Chief
Section W-4N Conclave
"United in Excellence"
- Fellowship
- Training
- Games
- Competitions
- Ceremonies
- Dance education
- Elections
- Shows
- Patch trading
- And much, much more!
Whether you are new to the Order of the Arrow or have been a member longer than your Chief has been alive, the Section W-4N Conclave has something for you! Unite with us to bring even greater excellence to Section W-4N!
When: September 14-16, 2012
Where: Camp Three Falls, 12260 Boy Scout Camp Road, Frazier Park, CA 93225
Who: Arrowmen of all ages from all over!
Why: To experience great fellowship, training, and tons of fun!
How: Register online
Keith Avery, W-4N Section Chief
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Outing report: Pineknot camping / ziplining
Unit: Troop 415
Leader: Paul Brown
Date of outing: July 21, 2012
Name of camp / trail / waterway: Pineknot (near Snow Summit)
How did your unit's trip go?
Scouts and adults had a great time ziplining. The three-hour tour includes an off-road ride two miles into the forest in safari jeeps, with nine high-speed zipline runs that run down Big Bear Mountain with a beautiful suspension bridge with stunning views of Johnson Valley.
Only down side is that you cannot video or take pictures. You need to purchase their pictures for $45.00 a set.
Attended: 8 youth, 4 adults
Campsites used: 2
Max camping: 6
Max parking: 2
Type of outing: Other (Camping and Zip Lining)
Conditions
Weather: Warm during the day and cool at night
Facilities
Number of sites available: 47
Water: Piped
Toilet facilities: Flush
Tables: yes
Fire rings: yes
Type of fires allowed: campfire and stove
Permits/fees: $53 per site and "Action Zip Lines" costing $99 per person, or if 10 or more, $89.10
Recommend return visit?: yes
Recommendations: Action Zip Lines is a professional company with safety a top priority. This is a great spring and summertime outing.
Scouts had fun?: yes
Scout's Own highlight: The Scouts had a great time ziplining
Leader: Paul Brown
Date of outing: July 21, 2012
Name of camp / trail / waterway: Pineknot (near Snow Summit)
How did your unit's trip go?
Scouts and adults had a great time ziplining. The three-hour tour includes an off-road ride two miles into the forest in safari jeeps, with nine high-speed zipline runs that run down Big Bear Mountain with a beautiful suspension bridge with stunning views of Johnson Valley.
Only down side is that you cannot video or take pictures. You need to purchase their pictures for $45.00 a set.
Attended: 8 youth, 4 adults
Campsites used: 2
Max camping: 6
Max parking: 2
Type of outing: Other (Camping and Zip Lining)
Conditions
Weather: Warm during the day and cool at night
Facilities
Number of sites available: 47
Water: Piped
Toilet facilities: Flush
Tables: yes
Fire rings: yes
Type of fires allowed: campfire and stove
Permits/fees: $53 per site and "Action Zip Lines" costing $99 per person, or if 10 or more, $89.10
Recommend return visit?: yes
Recommendations: Action Zip Lines is a professional company with safety a top priority. This is a great spring and summertime outing.
Scouts had fun?: yes
Scout's Own highlight: The Scouts had a great time ziplining
Outing report: Pyramid Lake
Unit: Troop 415
Leader: Paul Brown
Date of outing: June 22, 2012
Name of camp / trail / waterway: Pyramid Lake - Los Almos Campground
How did your unit's trip go?
The was a great outing for tubing, water skiing, amd wakeboarding.
We stayed at Yellowbar during the day on the lake. Boat Dock, Tables, bathrooms, lots of shade. Need to get there early (first open), Site fills early.
Attended: 10 youth, 5 adults
Campsites used: 2
Max camping: 6
Max parking: 2
Type of outing: Camp
Conditions
Weather: Warm during the day, cool at night
Site: 9 and 10
Waterway: Lake Pyramid
Facilities
Water: Piped
Toilet facilities: Flush
Tables: yes
Fire rings: yes
Type of fires allowed: all
Permits/fees: $20 per site/night - Free entry without boat to lake
Recommend return visit?: yes
Recommendations: Bring shade if staying in camp during day
Scouts had fun?: yes
Scout's Own highlight: The scouts enjoyed the lake activities
Leader: Paul Brown
Date of outing: June 22, 2012
Name of camp / trail / waterway: Pyramid Lake - Los Almos Campground
How did your unit's trip go?
The was a great outing for tubing, water skiing, amd wakeboarding.
We stayed at Yellowbar during the day on the lake. Boat Dock, Tables, bathrooms, lots of shade. Need to get there early (first open), Site fills early.
Attended: 10 youth, 5 adults
Campsites used: 2
Max camping: 6
Max parking: 2
Type of outing: Camp
Conditions
Weather: Warm during the day, cool at night
Site: 9 and 10
Waterway: Lake Pyramid
Facilities
Water: Piped
Toilet facilities: Flush
Tables: yes
Fire rings: yes
Type of fires allowed: all
Permits/fees: $20 per site/night - Free entry without boat to lake
Recommend return visit?: yes
Recommendations: Bring shade if staying in camp during day
Scouts had fun?: yes
Scout's Own highlight: The scouts enjoyed the lake activities
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
P.R.A.Y. update
Webinars
We are pleased to announce P.R.A.Y.'s first webinar series. Chip Turner will be presenting webinars on the new Religious Emblems Coordinator (R.E.C.) position. Please visit our Learning Center or view our schedule and description of upcoming webinars. Now is the time to learn about the R.E.C. and the resources that will enable you to make an impact in your Scouting community. Let's use the religious emblems programs to help Scouts learn what it means to be reverent.
Mid-year P.R.A.Y. Program Usage Totals
We have posted the P.R.A.Y. usage totals for the first six months of 2012. Please remember that these totals are for the Protestant Christian Program only. See how your council is doing! We have provided an alphabetical list of all councils as well as a list of the biggest users and the councils with the biggest increases.
Council spotlight
Capitol Area Council showed an increase of over 100 recipients (an 83% increase!) going from 127 to 232 recipients the first six months of 2012. Congratulations!
View a list of councils that had over 50 recipients and 10% growth the first six months of 2012.
Spotlight on P.R.A.Y. Recipient
The P.R.A.Y. website features a "Spotlight" section highlighting the accomplishments of P.R.A.Y. award recipients. Check the Spotlight section of our web site to meet Thomas (who was named "Scout of the Month" for earning the God and Me award) and other young people who are growing strong in faith through the religious emblems programs!
Announcements
July 31st will be the last day to order the Duty to God "Eagle" puzzle patch. It will available again in 3 years.
August 1st the Duty to God "Mountain" patch will come back into rotation. Plan to make a presentation on religious emblems and promote Duty to God in order to help Scouts earn their "Mountain" patch. Sample presentation materials are available.
We are pleased to announce P.R.A.Y.'s first webinar series. Chip Turner will be presenting webinars on the new Religious Emblems Coordinator (R.E.C.) position. Please visit our Learning Center or view our schedule and description of upcoming webinars. Now is the time to learn about the R.E.C. and the resources that will enable you to make an impact in your Scouting community. Let's use the religious emblems programs to help Scouts learn what it means to be reverent.
Mid-year P.R.A.Y. Program Usage Totals
We have posted the P.R.A.Y. usage totals for the first six months of 2012. Please remember that these totals are for the Protestant Christian Program only. See how your council is doing! We have provided an alphabetical list of all councils as well as a list of the biggest users and the councils with the biggest increases.
Council spotlight
Capitol Area Council showed an increase of over 100 recipients (an 83% increase!) going from 127 to 232 recipients the first six months of 2012. Congratulations!
View a list of councils that had over 50 recipients and 10% growth the first six months of 2012.
Spotlight on P.R.A.Y. Recipient
The P.R.A.Y. website features a "Spotlight" section highlighting the accomplishments of P.R.A.Y. award recipients. Check the Spotlight section of our web site to meet Thomas (who was named "Scout of the Month" for earning the God and Me award) and other young people who are growing strong in faith through the religious emblems programs!
Announcements
July 31st will be the last day to order the Duty to God "Eagle" puzzle patch. It will available again in 3 years.
August 1st the Duty to God "Mountain" patch will come back into rotation. Plan to make a presentation on religious emblems and promote Duty to God in order to help Scouts earn their "Mountain" patch. Sample presentation materials are available.
Monday, July 16, 2012
In memory: John Bell
Pack 564 and Troop 431 sadly announce the passing of John Bell. John was currently serving as a Webelos II Den Leader and as an Assistant Scoutmaster. The family has three boys in Scouting (Johnny and Justin of Troop 431, and Jacob of Pack 564). John has been with Pack 564 for about 8 years, serving in all Den Leader capacities, and has also been an integral part of Troop 431. He was a dedicated husband, father, and Scouter. His presence and contribution to Scouting will truly be missed.
At this time, the service for John Bell is scheduled for:
Saturday, July 28th at 2 pm
Utter-Mckinley San Fernando Mission Mortuary
11071 Columbus Avenue
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Further details will be forthcoming.
Thank you,
Joe Maggio
At this time, the service for John Bell is scheduled for:
Saturday, July 28th at 2 pm
Utter-Mckinley San Fernando Mission Mortuary
11071 Columbus Avenue
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Further details will be forthcoming.
Thank you,
Joe Maggio
Friday, July 13, 2012
July 28-29, 2012 - Jacob Kramer's Eagle project
My name is Jacob Kramer and my Eagle project will be taking place on July 28th and 29th from 8 am - 5 pm.
The project will be at:
Dearborn Elementary School
9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
We will be removing grass and putting in paths, benches, and planting flowers.
Bring work gloves, shovels, pick axes, hoes, and wheelbarrows if you have them. Remember a hat and sunscreen!
Breakfast and lunch will be served!
RSVP: firetrucklover@earthlink.net or (818) 438-8161
The project will be at:
Dearborn Elementary School
9240 Wish Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
We will be removing grass and putting in paths, benches, and planting flowers.
Bring work gloves, shovels, pick axes, hoes, and wheelbarrows if you have them. Remember a hat and sunscreen!
Breakfast and lunch will be served!
RSVP: firetrucklover@earthlink.net or (818) 438-8161
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