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UPDATE ON BARTON FLATS FIRE
Camp Tahquitz Near Fire, But Not Harmed 6/18 noon
There is currently a fire burning in the San Bernardino Mountains near Camp Tahquitz. Currently, there are no youth in camp and the fire is moving away from us. Camp is not threatened at this time, and our Ranger has not been evacuated. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will post any updates here. Be sure to keep the emergency responders in your thoughts and prayers as they fight this fire! Check reports from Press-Enterprise and map of fires.
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SCOUT SHOP NEWS
Cub Scout Supplies & Books
The shop is fully stocked with new cub scout books and leader guides! The new cub scout program is now in effect. New meeting plans and new awards. If you'd like items ready for pick up, just give us a call at (562) 427-0911.
Arrow Tour: Order of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow is celebrating 100 years by bringing a unique and interactive experience for all Scouts, volunteers, and Scouting alumni.The Tour will be at the Long Beach Sea Base on Thursday July 16 from 2-7pm. RSVP to get your name on the list.
Summertime Pack Award What's your pack doing this summer? Hopefully staying active! From day camp to baseball games, picnics and fire station visits, Sea Base to Webelos Weekend it all counts. Earn this award an individual, den, or pack.
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REMINDERS!
Summer Photo Contest
Send us your best summer pic! A funny camp photo, beautiful nature scenery, a unique aspect of Scouting in the summer. Open now through August! Email us your photo here with subject line Photo Contest. Renew Your 2015 Gift Help us send more youth to camp this summer season. Our program relies on generosity of individuals like you. (We receive no local, state, or federal funding.) Program equipment, camp supplies, materials, and ongoing maintenance are only possible with donations from Scouting participants and supporters like you. Giving online or by text is easy, quick, and 100% safe.
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SCOUT-O-RAMA FEEDBACK
Read Responses to Survey
Last week we asked for your feedback on how to improve Scout-O-Rama. Initial responses have been great. We invite you to see all responses with comments on some of your suggestions! We sincerely appreciate your feedback.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Red Cross Blood Drive
Help those in need. Local blood drive happening tomorrow, Friday June 19 from 2pm-8pm at the South Street LDS Building
3114 South St, Lakewood 90712. All participants receive free Wahoo's meal and chance to win various prizes.
In Honor of Flag Day
See
14 times Scout honored our flag. Thank you to those Scouts, parents, and leaders who do similar tributes in our local community.
Ringling Bros Circus: Special Scout Pricing Check out special pricing for Scouts this summer at Circus Xtreme by Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey.
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Long Beach Area Council 401 E 37th St Long Beach, CA 90807 office: 562-427-0911 | fax: (562) 492-9437 Marc Bonner: E-Scout News Editor |
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