Weekly Scouter Update
July 8, 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA
Let's Go Camping
We have a few more weeks of the 2021, summer camp season. Time is running out for Packs and Troops who are planning to attend Day Camp or Resident Camp this summer. There is still space available for the remaining camp sessions. Please don’t wait, sign up now.  

The Greater Los Angeles Council is committed to helping all Scouts who are in financial need. Camperships are still available. Please click here to submit the campership application.
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, July 22nd 5:30 PM
Before the pandemic, the Gathering of Eagles Committee (GOEC) has held an event each July to celebrate summer at the Cushman-Watt Scout Service Center. Now that the restrictions have been eased, we are getting back again. On Thursday, July 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, GOEC is holding again activity for adult Eagle Scouts to get together to share stories of their Scouting adventures and to network. 

The cost is $10. There will be light refreshments, soft drinks, and adult beverages. Click here for more information and registration.
GLAAC Personnel Announcement
The leadership team of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council is pleased to announce the following recent position changes on our administrative and field service departments. Read More

Please join us in congratulating and supporting these talented individuals, Estela Chicas, Abigail Fuentes, and Lily Armas, as they acclimate to their new roles and help us to continue to bring growth and the significant impact of Scouting to communities and families across the Council.
There is Still Time To Register for Summer Camp!
If your unit has been hesitant to register for a week of summer camp at Camp Big Horn (near Lake Arrowhead) or Camp Cherry Valley (Santa Catalina Island) there is still space remaining in a few select weeks for this summer.

Click here for Camp Big Horn
Click here for Camp Cherry Valley
Beloved Scouter Robert Whiter Has Gone Home
We are sad to announce that Robert ‘Bob’ Whiter passed away on June 7th, 2021. He was 96. Bob was a very active scouter in the former Hollywood Wilshire and later North Star Districts for over forty years, serving in many roles most notably as a district and Council trainer. Read More
Roger C. Mosby Becomes BSA’s 14th Chief Scout Executive
It’s a phenomenon familiar to any veteran Scouter: The longer you serve in Scouting, the more job titles you’ll accrue. Consider it a natural byproduct of a volunteer’s passion for saying “yes” to doing what it takes to deliver a life-changing program to our Scouts. Read More
Book a Night/Weekend at One of our Valley Camps or Pocket Park!
Need a Place to Host your Overnight Unit Campout? Reservations are open to book a stay for your family or unit at Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Center, Cushman Watt Pocket Park, Firestone Scout Reservation and Trask Scout Reservation. Click here for more information and to view dates available.
Scout Shops of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council
Our three Scout Shops are here to ensure that you are ready to camp this year, whether you’re heading off to camp or staying home for a backyard campout. Visit our Scout Shops for great deals every day. Click Here to visit our webpage
Submit Your Articles For Our Weekly Scouter Update
Please submit your articles for the Scouter Weekly Update in MS-Word format on Monday of each week, with the images separately in a JPG format. Please email your articles to rossarnold1213@gmail.com. We welcome your input and encourage you to share your ideas with kevin.burton@scouting.org.