Donate board games and art supplies

My name is Casey Mackay from Troop 22, Las Colinas. For my Life Rank Project I am collecting and donating board games and art supplies for about 150 kids at the Boys and Girls Club of West Valley. Please help me with donations, the board games don't have to be brand new, it has to be in good condition.

Please call me at (818) 388-0584 so I can make arrangements to pick up your donations.

Your donations are tax deductible by the Boys and Girls Club.

Thank you so much for helping me.

Scouting family loses home to fire

During spring break, the Harwig family, a Scouting family from Pack 320 with a Wolf and a Webelos, lost their home to fire. The Pack held a fundraiser for them recently. In addition, the family is also active and involved with Woodland Hills Elementary School, and the school recently sent out the following message:

If you are able to donate either a gift card to Target or cash, please place your donation in an envelope marked "Harwig Family Collection" and drop it in the school office.

Please note that donations of clothing, home-cooked meals, etc. are not requested or desired at this time.

Over the past 10 years, I have worked with two other Scout families who have lost everything to fire and I have seen how hard it can be. Yes, insurance helps, but not as much as you would think. One mom told me of how a fire restoration company (mandated by the insurance company) charged $7 to save a mason jar that she could have replaced for 50 cents - and that $7 came out of what she was supposed to have to rebuild their lives. Another family also saw a lot of their insurance money get eaten away by costs such as these.

So, here is a great opportunity for a Scouting Good Turn. I dropped off my own envelope for the family this afternoon, and the school is still taking donations - so, if you can, please donate.

Woodland Hills Elementary
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(just off of San Feliciano Drive, just west of Topanga and north of Ventura Blvd.)
(818) 347-9220

Also, you can bring donations to Roundtable next week, Wednesday May 11th, at the LDS Church on Deseret at 7:30.

Thank you for any support you can give.

Peg McGrew
Las Colinas District Chair

March 12, 2011 - Las Colinas District Training

Las Colinas District Training

Saturday, March 12th, 2011
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
at Pinecrest School, Woodland Hills
5975 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(Corner of Shoup Ave. and Oxnard St.)

Who should attend:  Scout Leaders, Troop/Pack Committee Members, Cub Scout Leaders, Venture Crew Leaders, Sea Scout Leaders

Courses offered:

• This is Scouting (8:00 am - 11:30 am)
• Cub Leader Specific (1:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
• Troop Committee Challenge (8:00 am - 11:30 am)
• Venture Leader Specific (Sea Scout Leaders) (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

Cost:  $5.00 donation per course

Wear your Class A uniform if you have one - come anyway if you don't.

Please pre-register no later than Wednesday, March, 2011.
If not, register at the training.

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Registration form

February 11-12, 2011 - Las Colinas leader training

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Webelos Leader Outdoor Skills
BALOO Training

Presented by the Las Colinas District
Friday and Saturday, Feb 11 and 12, 2011
(6:00 P.M. Fri. to approx. 8:30 P.M. Sat.)

at Camp Josepho
3000 Rustic Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA

Who should attend: Scout Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cub Scout Leaders

Cost:
$40 - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
$40 - Webelos Leader Outdoor Skills
$30 - BALOO Training
(If signing up for both Webelos Leader Outdoor Skills and BALOO Training, the cost is only $40.)

What to bring: A list will be mailed to you upon registration.

Please pre-register no later than Friday, Feb 4, 2011

• Registration form

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

September through December 2010 - Troop 504 Signaling and other centennial merit badges

Troop 504 will be offering the historic Signaling merit badge starting September 21 at our regular Tuesday night 7 pm meetings.  Scouts from other troops are welcome.

Woodland Hills Presbyterian Church
5751 Platt Avenue
Woodland Hills 91367
(corner of Hatteras and Platt, next door to Hale Middle School)

This merit badge requires learning the International Morse Code and flag language.  We will be showing different types of code practice gear, how to learn the code with the least pain for the gain, and discuss the schedule for earning this really great historic Merit badge.  This one closes on December 31, 2010, so here's your chance.

Also, I am a counselor for the Pathfinding merit badge, Scott Rinaldi is a counselor for the Tracking merit badge, and Dave Hanson is a counselor for the Carpentry merit badge.

Don't miss this great opportunity to earn these centennial merit badges.

Any questions, I can be reached at (818) 888-8175.

Very truly yours,

Robert Hutchinson
Scoutmaster, Troop 504, Las Colinas District
Wood Badge 2004
Order of the Arrow 2009 (W9LQI)

September 11, 2010 - Las Colinas Carnival of Training

Las Colinas Carnival of Training

Presented by the Las Colinas District

Saturday, September 11th, 2010
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
at Pinecrest School, Woodland Hills
5975 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(Corner of Shoup Ave and Oxnard St)

Who should attend: Scout Leaders, Troop/Pack Committee Members, Cub Scout Leaders, Venture Leaders, Unit Commissioners

Courses offered:

• This Is Scouting (replacement for New Leader Essentials) - 8:00 to 11:30 am
• Cub Leader Specific - 1:00 to 4:30 pm
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific - 1:00 to 5:00 pm
• Venture Leader Specific - 1:00 to 4:30 pm
• Commissioner Training - 8:00 am to 11:30 am - contact Mike Henderson at mkhende@aol.com or (714) 330-2986

Cost:  $5.00 per course

Wear your Class A uniform if you have one - come anyway if you don't.

Please pre-register no later than Wednesday, September 8, 2010!
If not, register at the training.

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Registration form

October 2, 2010 - San Fernando Valley Leaders of Character update

The San Fernando Valley Leaders of Character event is set for Oct. 2, 2010, at the Marriott at the Warner Center.

Balboa Oaks honorees:

• George Savin and Bonnie Marie Bursk, attorneys
• Jim Hill, sportscaster, Eagle Scout
• Paul Krekorian, city councilman

Las Colinas honorees:

• Dennis P. Zine, city councilman
• Jean and James Jauck

The price for the event will be $225 per person.  There will be a pre-reception an hour before the event which is being planned.

Businesses and individuals are invited to congratulate the centennial Leaders of Character and share their support of Scouting through event program ads.  Ads are available in three sizes:

• Business card - $150
• Half page - $250
• Full page - $500

We are happy to create an ad for you with your own message of congratulations or support.  Ads can contain both images and text.  Please submit ad requests to Joseph Strother by September 24.

• Invitation
• RSVP
• Program ads

May 8, 2010 - Troop 126 pancake breakfast fundraiser

Troop 126 (Las Colinas District) will be hosting their 8th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 8th.  It will be held from 8:30am to 11:30am at St. Luke's Church.  The church is located at 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills (1 block East of Canoga Ave. and 1 block south of Ventura Blvd.).  This fundraiser directly helps the Scouts of Troop 126 with their various activities and advancements.

Please join us for an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast and a Silent Auction, plus prizes from your ticket stubs.

Tickets are $5.00 (for adults) and $3.00 (for children 12 and under and seniors 65+)

Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance by contacting Scott or Debbie Snowden at (818) 883-3034, or ssnowden@ruleco.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

May 22, 2010 - Las Colinas Carnival of Training

Las Colinas Carnival of Training

Presented by the Las Colinas District

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
at Pinecrest School, Woodland Hills
5975 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(Corner of Shoup Ave and Oxnard St)

Who should attend: Scout Leaders, Troop/Pack Committee Members, Cub Scout Leaders, Venture Leaders, Unit Commissioners

Courses offered:

• This Is Scouting (replacement for New Leader Essentials) - 8:00 to 11:30 am
• Cub Leader Specific - 1:00 to 4:30 pm
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific - 1:00 to 5:00 pm
• Venture Leader Specific - 1:00 to 4:30 pm
• Troop Committee Challenge - 8:00 am to 11:30 am

Cost:  $5.00 per course (except Unit Commissioner training which is free)

Wear your Class A uniform if you have one - come anyway if you don't.

Please pre-register no later than Wednesday, May 19, 2010!
If not, register at the training.

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Registration form

October 2, 2010 - San Fernando Valley Leaders of Character

To all adults in Balboa Oaks,

If you attended our exceptional Balboa Oaks Adult Recognition Celebration you would have heard about our upcoming San Fernando Valley Leaders of Character event.  We would like to fill in those of you who were not there.  This event has 3 purposes:

1. To honor outstanding men and women in our San Fernando Valley who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their lives.
2. To provide positive city wide publicity and promote the Boy Scouts of America to our San Fernando Valley and beyond.
3. To raise needed funds for our Scouting Program.

This event will be October 2nd, 2010 at a location to be determined, Universal Studios and Warner Center are 2 of the places under consideration.  It will be a gala, tuxedo optional event.  We will be partnering with the Las Colinas District in this event.  More details will be upcoming.

Our first priority is to choose our Leader of Character honorees.  This is where we need your eyes, ears and experiences.  We would like you to nominate your friends, associates, business partners or anyone who you think would be good candidates for this award.

You can go to our website and download an application to mail in, or you can fill out the form right there online.  You may nominate Scouters and also reach out to the community and nominate those not involved in Scouting.  Qualifications for nomination and a list of our previous honorees are on the website.  You may nominate as many people as you feel worthy.  People can not be considered without a submitted nomination.  Should your nominee be chosen, you and your guest will be provided free admission to the event so you can share in the celebration and see them honored.

Please take a few minutes to tell us who you think would be worthy of this prestigious award.  Don't think someone else will do it - it probably won't get done.  Nominations close on May 1, 2010, so don't delay.  Any questions feel free to contact me.

Paul Oliver
SFV Leaders of Character Co-chair

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

February 19-20, 2010 - Las Colinas leader training

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills, Webelos Leader Outdoor and BALOO Training

Presented by the Las Colinas District

Friday and Saturday, Feb 19th and 20th, 2010
(6:00 P.M. Fri. to approx. 8:30 P.M. Sat.)
at Camp Josepho
3000 Rustic Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA

Who should attend: Scout Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cub Scout Leaders

Cost:

• $40.00 for Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills
• $40.00 for Webelos Leader Outdoor Training
• $30.00 for BALOO Training
  

(If signing up for both Webelos Leader Outdoor and BALOO, the cost is only $40.00.)

What to bring:  A list will be mailed to you upon registration.

Please pre-register no later than Friday, Feb 12, 2010

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Registration form

December 5, 2009 - Las Colinas District Training

Saturday, Dec 5th, 2009
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
at WLACC Office
16525 Sherman Way, C-8, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(Sherman Way and Hayvenhurst - behind Denny's)

Who should attend: Scout Leaders, Troop/Pack Committee Members, Cub Scout Leaders

Courses offered

• This Is Scouting (8:00 - 11:30 AM)
• Cub Leader Specific (1:00 - 4:30 PM)
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific (1:00 - 5:00 PM)
• Venture Leader Specific (1:00 – 4:30 PM)
• Troop Committee Challenge (8:00 - 11:30 AM)
• On-Line Recharter, Advancements and Tour Permits (8:00 – 11:30 AM)
  

Cost: $5.00 donation per course

Wear your Class A uniform if you have one - come anyway if you don't.

Please pre-register no later than Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009! If not, register at the training.

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Registration form

Jamboree on the Air 2009 update

The Western Los Angeles County Council invites you to participate in the 52nd Annual Jamboree on the Air
Saturday and Sunday October 17-18th, 2009

Two locations on different days!

Saturday October 17th
Las Colinas District Operating W9LQI
Sage Ranch Park (moved from McGrath State Beach) 11am-4pm
Contact Robert Hutchinson for exact details
(818) 888-8175 or r.f.hutchinson-cpa@sbcglobal.net

Sunday October 18th, 2009 12pm – 4pm
Crescent Bay District Operating WE6BSA
Hosted by Loyola Marymount University
Westchester, CA (Use LMU Drive Entrance)
Contact Sanford Weinberg (323) 937-1165 or sanford@bhtroop360.org for more info
Cost $8 per scout (Includes Patch) and $3 parents / siblings
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive (use LMU Drive entrance; between Pereira Engineering Hall and Doolan)
Westchester, CA 90045
More details and map on the Crescent Bay web site
Special SoCal Scout Communication on 28.450 (10 meters) 147.270 (2 meters)

What is JOTA?

When Scouts want to meet young people from another country, they usually think of attending a World Jamboree. But few people realize that each year more than 400,000 Scouts and Guides "get together" over the airwaves for the annual Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA). Modern technology offers Scouts the exciting opportunity to make friends in other countries without leaving home.

JOTA is an annual event in which Boy and Girl Scouts and Guides from all over the world speak to each other by means of Amateur (ham) Radio. Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared via radio waves. Since 1958 when the first Jamboree-on-the-Air was held, millions of Scouts have met each other through this event. Many contacts made during JOTA have resulted in pen pals and links between Scout troops that have lasted many years.

With no restrictions on age or on the number of participants, and at little or no expense, JOTA allows Scouts to contact each other by ham radio. The radio stations are operated by licensed amateur radio operators. Many Scouts and leaders hold licenses and have their own stations, but the majority participates in JOTA through stations operated by local radio clubs and individual radio amateurs. Some operators use television or computer-linked communications.

For more information or questions see the JOTA webpage or contact Sanford Weinberg at sanford@bhtroop360.org or (323) 937-1165. Talk in and Local Coordination on 147.270+ PL100.0

September 26, 2009 - Las Colinas Carnival of Training

Las Colinas Carnival of Training
Presented by the Las Colinas District
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
at
Pinecrest School, Woodland Hills
5975 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(Corner of Shoup Ave and Oxnard St)

Who should attend:

• Scout Leaders
• Troop/Pack Committee Members
• Cub Scout Leaders
• Venture Leaders, Unit Commissioners

Courses offered:

• This Is Scouting 8:00 - 11:30 AM
• Cub Leader Specific 1:00 - 4:30 PM
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific 1:00 - 5:00 PM
• Venture Leader Specific 1:00 - 4:30 PM
• Commissioner College Courses 8:00 - 5:00 PM (Contact Mike Henderson at MKhende@aol.com)
• Troop Committee Challenge 8:00 - 11:30 AM
• Webelos Transition 8:00 - 11:30 AM
• Merit Badge Counselor 9:30 - 11:30 AM
  

Cost: $5.00 per course

Wear your Class A uniform if you have one - come anyway if you don’t.

Please pre-register no later than Wednesday, September 23, 2009! If not, register at the training.

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Registration form
  

May 9, 2009 - Las Colinas Carnival of Training

Presented by the Las Colinas District
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Pinecrest School, Woodland Hills
5975 Shoup Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(Corner of Shoup Ave and Oxnard St)

Who should attend:

• Scout Leaders
• Troop/Pack Committee Members
• Cub Scout Leaders
• Venture Leaders
• Unit Commissioners

Courses offered:

• This Is Scouting (Replacement for New Leader Essentials) @ 8:00 - 11:30 AM
• Cub Leader Specific @ 1:00 - 4:30 PM
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific @ 1:00 - 4:30 PM
• Venture Leader Specific @ 1:00 - 4:30 PM
• Troop Committee Challenge @ 8:00 – 11:30 AM
• Unit Commissioner Training @ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  

Cost: $5.00 per course, except for Unit commissioner training which is free.

Wear your Class A uniform if you have one - come anyway if you don't.

Please pre-register no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2009! If not, register at the training.

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Registration form
  

March 21, 2009 - Las Colinas District Training

• New Leader Essentials (8 - 11:30 am)
• Cub Leader Specific (1 - 4:30 pm)
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific (1 - 5 pm)
• Troop Committee Challenge (8 - 11:30 am)
• Venture Leader Specific (Sea Scout Leaders) (1 - 5 pm)
• College of Commissioner Science (Webelos-to-Scout Transition, Service to New Units, Good Commissioners Need Both Head and Heart) (1 - 4 pm)
  

Presented by the Las Colinas District

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
at WLACC Office
16525 Sherman Way, C-8, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(corner of Hayvenhurst - behind Denny's)

Who should attend: Scout Leaders, Troop/Pack Committee Members, Cub Scout Leaders, Venture Crew Leaders, Sea Scout Leaders

Cost: $5 donation per course

Please pre-register no later than Wednesday, March 18, 2009! If not, register at the training.

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Pre-registration form

August 14-23, 2009 - Troop 99 trip to China

Troop 99 is organizing a trip to China for 10 days. Please see the itinerary and payment schedule. Please contact Sue Lin of Travel Unlimited or John Overton, Soutmaster Troop 99, to sign up and get any questions answered. We leave Aug 14, 2009 and return Aug 23, 2009.

February 20-21, 2009 - Las Colinas District Training

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills, Webelos Leader Outdoor and BALOO Training

Presented by the Las Colinas District

Friday and Saturday, Feb 20th and 21st, 2009
(6:00 P.M. Fri. to approx. 8:30 P.M. Sat.)
at Camp Josepho
3000 Rustic Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA

Who should attend: Scout Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cub Scout Leaders

Cost:

• $40 for Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills
• $40 for Webelos Leader Outdoor Training
• $20 for BALOO Training
  

(If signing up for both Webelos Leader Outdoor and BALOO, the cost is only $40 for both.)

What to bring: A list will be mailed to you upon registration.

Please pre-register no later than Friday, February 13, 2009!

Questions: John Overton at john.overton@pwr.utc.com or (818) 620-1001

• Pre-registration form

Kiwanis of Chatsworth events

Saturday, December 13, 2008 - Warm blankets/coats collection ends - bring all donations to club meetings

Sunday, December 14, 2008 - Chatsworth Holiday Parade and Festival - setup begins at 8 am, festival at 12 pm, parade at 1 pm

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - Christmas Lunch and Toy Give-Away - San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission - Bring donations to our meeting, used clothes, new toys, canned food, turkeys - for volunteer opportunities, call Chris Mazza at the Rescue Mission (818) 474-1297

For more information on these events, please contact:
Robin Monick, Club Secretary
Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth
(818) 632-5486

Thank you for your help in distributing this to all the Scouts, to give them an opportunity to serve our community.

Rachel Garcia
Pack 226, Las Colinas District
(818) 515-0774 cell