June 7-9, 2013 - The Big Ride

Antelope Valley District and Troop 555 present

The Big Ride
High Adventure Boy Scout Cycling
and Wilderness Campout

The biggest Scout cycling event in the west!
Staged again again from the beautiful Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area!
Fantastic camping with other amenities (like boating).
All units are invited from all councils - Scouts, Webelos, Crew!

Three fantastic rides for your Troop or Crew:

• 25 miles
• 50 miles
• 100 miles

Or ride 25 or 50 miles towards your Cycling merit badge!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 7, 8 and 9

Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 East Arrow Highway - Irwindale (next to 210 and 605 freeways)

Camping right next to the San Gabriel River Bike Path!

$20.00 gets you:

• Overnight camping
• Refreshment stops during the ride
• Saturday night campfire
• The best event patch in the world
• Maps and more!

For registration and info, contact:
Vance Pomeroy, Assistant Scoutmaster / Crew Advisor
(661) 361-5619
vance@juniperpacific.com

Hurry! Space is limited
First paid, first reserved

Family in need of help - house fire

Dear Scout families,

One of the Scout families (Edward and Robert Grimm) in Troop 391 had a devastating loss yesterday when their house caught fire and was destroyed. Luckily, their two boys were away at school and the mother was able to get out of the house safely. However, all of their belongings are a total loss.

I'm hoping that Scouters in the WLACC can provide some assistance to the family in the form of donations of equipment, or gift cards to purchase clothing and school supplies and other necessities for the family.

I know that the Scouting family has come through in the past and I'm praying that we can help a much deserving family. This is one of my most active families and these two boys are always there to help others, work at their church, and other community activities.

Donations can be turned in at the BSA office or to myself and we will see that it gets to the family as soon as possible.

Thank you.

April Barr
Scoutmaster

June 1-3, 2012 - The Big Ride

Antelope Valley District - Boy Scouts of America present

The Big Ride 2012
3rd great year
More fun than ever!

The biggest Scout cycling event in the west!
Staged again this year from the beautiful Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area!
All units are invited from all councils - Scouts, Webelos, Crew!

High Adventure Boy Scout cycling
Wilderness campout and three fantastic rides: 25, 50, or 100 miles

Or ride 25 or 50 miles towards your Cycling merit badge!

Don't forget your Webelos!
25 km Webelos Cycling Award Ride

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
June 1, 2, and 3

Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 East Arrow Highway - Irwindale (Next to 210 & 605 Fwys.)

Camping right next to the San Gabriel River bike path!

$20 gets you:

• Overnight camping
• Refreshment stops during the ride
• Saturday night campfire
• The best event patch in the world
• Maps and more!

For registration info - Contact:
Vance Pomeroy
ASM, Crew Advisor
WLACC High Adventure Approval Counselor
(661) 361-5619
vance@juniperpacific.com

Hurry! Space is limited - first paid, first reserved

• More information and registration form (deadline is May 15)

September 10-11, 2011 - Camping/hiking at Mt. Whitney

If there is a troop that would like to go climb Mt. Whitney, I would ask that they have one adult and transportation from their troop. We will always have 2 deep, I just want a leader from the other troop that knows their boys.

Right now I think that we will have 4-5 extra permits, maybe more.

We will camp Friday September 10 at Whitney Portal and hike in Saturday, climb the peak Saturday morning and hike out the same day, returning Saturday night.

They will be responsible for their own food and transportation.

Permits are $5.00.

You can call me at (661) 675-7321 (cell) or (661) 944-3000 (home) - leave a message at both.

Thanks,

Garth
Troop 737

June 1, 2011 - Aviation Explorer Post 787 orientation meeting

We are pleased to announce the formation of a new Aviation Explorer Post in the Antelope Valley! Aviation Explorer Post 787 will hold its orientation meeting at Fox Field (Lancaster, Ave. G and 50th St. West, in the terminal building) on Wednesday, June 1 at 6 pm.

If you are a young adult, 14-20, and are interested in any aspect of aviation, this Explorer Post is for you.

• Learn about the different facets of aviation
• Participate in flight training and ground training
• Meet and learn from test pilots, military pilots, civil aviators, air traffic controllers, aviation engineers and technicians

Cost to join is $10.00. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Parents are encouraged to attend this first meeting!

• Aviation Exploring
• What is Exploring?

Please RSVP by May 31 to let us know you'll be attending.

Brenda Bradford
Learning for Life Director
16525 Sherman Way, C-8
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 933-0121 (phone)
(818) 901-4890 (fax)

December 11, 2010 - Scout leader training

Cut-off for registration is noon, December 9

Antelope Valley District
Scout Leader Training
For Scout leaders, Committee members, and parents

Date: Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010
Place: Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E. Ave J, Lancaster

• Gathering: Check-in, registration and welcome 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM
• Cub Scout Specific: BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
• Boy Scout Specific: Scoutmaster Fundamentals 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
• Venture Leader 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
• Den Chief 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Cost is $10. Lunch is included. Or you can bring your own lunch and the cost will be $5.

Sign-in begins 30 minutes before the start of your session. Please be courteous and arrive on time. Ending times are approximate.

For more information, please contact Barry Swenson, District Training Committee Chair through the district web site or the AV District Service Center at (661) 942-0582

Detailed course descriptions are available on the district web site.

• Registration form

October 15-17, 2010 - Antelope Valley centennial jamboree update

We are so excited to be planning the Centennial Celebration for the Antelope Valley District. We have a program being planned with a lot of fun and excitement. However, we will need an approximate head count from your unit as soon as possible so we can plan a budget for this event, and so we know that our efforts won't be in vain.

This activity is for all ages, Tigers through Eagle Scouts.

Tentative plans are as follows:

Location:  Little Rock Dam

Price:

• $20.00 per person until Oct. 14th
• $35.00 per person after Oct. 14th

Activities:

• Rope bridge
• Solar cooking
• Dutch Oven cook-off
• Poison River contest
• Belt loops and pins for Cub Scouts
• Merit badges and requirement sign-offs for Boy Scouts
• Campfire Saturday Night - come with a skit prepared
• One-mile hike with map and compass for Scout sign-off

More information to follow...

Lisa Pennock
Antelope Valley District Office Manager
Registrar, Antelope Valley and Bill Hart Districts
(661) 942-0582 office
(661) 723-1450 fax

October 15-17, 2010 - Antelope Valley centennial jamboree

Please save the date for Oct 15-17 for a weekend of fun and excitement. Antelope Valley District is trying to put together a great program for that weekend, but we need your help.

First of all, we would like to know if your unit would attend this event, and what would the youth like to see there, and as with all activities we need volunteers. What would your unit be able to help with, and would your unit like to help plan this event.

Kathy Rennie is our primary contact for this event and can be reached at (661) 860-9879 or katlady4411@sbcglobal.net. Please let her or myself know by the close of business on Tuesday Sept. 28th. If you are willing to help out and plan this activity, please attend the meeting at Nick's Pizzeria at 6:00pm the evening of Sept. 28th.

We will put more information out as we get this program planned.

Thank you.

Lisa Pennock
Antelope Valley District Office Manager
Registrar, Antelope Valley and Bill Hart Districts
(661) 942-0582 office
(661) 723-1450 fax

July 14, 2010 - Wood Badge beading ceremony and going away party

Wood Badge beading ceremony and going away party

Wednesday, July 14th at 7 pm

Palmdale United Methodist Church
39055 10th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551

It is with great joy that Glinda invites you to her Wood Badge beading ceremony.

It is with great sadness that Glinda will be leaving the Antelope Valley. She will be joining her husband in Texas. Their son, Greyson, will be leaving on July 16th and won't return to California after his National Jamboree tour.

If you have questions about the beading please contact Glinda at (661) 361-9118.

If you have questions about the going away party please contact Lisa at (661) 942-0582.

Cub Day Camp dates

2010 Cub Day Camp dates are as follows:

• Bill Hart (Day): June 21-25, Verdugo Oaks
• Bill Hart (Twilight): June 28 - July 2, Castaic Lake
• Antelope Valley: June 28 - July 2, McAdam Park, Palmdale
  
• Crescent Bay: July 5-9, Camp Josepho
• Las Colinas: July 12-16, LDS Church, 4501 Deseret Dr., Woodland Hills
• Balboa Oaks: August 2-6, Woodley Park, Van Nuys

May 21-23, 2010 - High Adventure Boy Scout Cycling

Antelope Valley District and Troop 737 present
The Big Ride
High Adventure Boy Scout Cycling

Three fantastic rides:

• 25 Miles
• 50 Miles
• 100 Miles

Earn one of the great High Adventure Cycling Awards
or do your 25- or 50-mile Cycling Merit Badge ride

Just Added!
25 km Webelos Cycling Award Ride

May 21-23 (Friday through Sunday)

Will J. Reid Scout Park
4747 Daisy Avenue, Long Beach
Camping Right next to the LA River Bike Path!

$19.00 gets you:

• Maps
• Refreshment stops during the ride
• Overnight Camping
• Saturday night Campfire
• Event Patch

For registration info - Contact:
Vance Pomeroy (661) 361-5619 punchbowl4@earthlink.net

Hurry! - Space is limited
First paid, first reserved

Rocket sales

Up, up, and away! Selected supplies of Estes Rockets and materials up to 50% off at the Scout Shops in Antelope Valley and Van Nuys. Limited offer while supplies last.

Service hours

I would like to see if you have any Scouts that need some service hours. I need some envelopes stuffed and paper shredded in the office and I will offer to have this as a service project but it is during the day. I know some of the youth are in school already but we have someone in the office Monday through Friday until 5pm. If you are interested please call me and set up a date and time. Uniform is required.

Lisa Pennock
Antelope Valley District
Office Manager / Registrar
(661) 942-0582
(661) 723-1450 fax

August 12, 2009 - Scout recruitment training

All Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs - both experienced and non-experienced in recruitment are invited.

• Some of the top 50 methods of recruitment
• Resources that you will have available for your usage
• 7 questions that a new scout parent wants answered
• Why and how you can get the application and payment on the first night they show up
• Why you must have a working relationship with the troops/packs in your area
  

For any unit not able to attend and wanting the information, contact Glinda below to set an appointment.

Training date: August 12th 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Antelope Valley Service Center. Questions and answers from 7:30 - 8:00 pm.

Please confirm your unit's attendance.

Yours in Scouting,
Glinda Fortner
Antelope Valley District Executive - Boy Scouts of America
42402 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0582
(661) 723-1450 fax
(661) 361-9118 cell

August 22 to September 5, 2009 - Wilderness First Aid training

Venture Crew 283 is attending a 25-hour emergency first aid training session at the University of Antelope Valley, as one of the sign-offs for the Ranger program electives, and would love to have others participate as well. It will be 3 Saturdays (all day) Aug 22nd, 29th and Sep 5. The cost will be $60 per person. Venture Crew advisors, please contact one or both of the following ASAP:

Lorie Brown dolfin316@msn.com
Lisa Willocks (661) 726-1-911

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