September 15, 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA |
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Please Join Me in Welcoming Trevor Ullom to the Greater Los Angeles Area Council Staff.
Trevor has accepted the position of Camping Director. As Camping Director Trevor is responsible for developing, administering, and promoting the year-round outdoor and camping programs of the council, serving as advisor to the council camping committee and OA, supervising summer camp operations, and implementing conservation and maintenance plans related to the council's outdoor facilities and properties.
Trevor has served as a District Executive in two councils (Orange County Council and Pathway to Adventure Council in Chicago) before coming to join our staff. Before his time with BSA, Trevor worked over 15 years in the retail industry in a human resource leadership role within Home Depot. Along with growing professionally through management experience and leadership opportunities, he obtained his master’s degree in human resources and earned his Professional Human Resource certification. With his current position within the BSA along with his tenure with Home Depot, Trevor will be able utilize his HR experience to excel the leaders and staff within the Council.
Trevor is married to his wife Fiorella for over 16 years, and they have one son Luke (6th grade) who is in Troop 773. Both Trevor and his son have obtained their Black Belt in Taekwondo. Trevor enjoys all outdoor activities and especially enjoys the opportunity to see youth having fun while at camp. Trevor is an Eagle Scout from Troop 510 in Kennesaw, Georgia. Please welcome Trevor to the team!
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Get Ready for Some Fantastic Monster Mash Festivities!
All Cubs Scouts and their families are invited to BOO! Fest! Join our Monster Mash Festivities and all the fun at Monster Land. Pack/Families provide their camping equipment, personal gear, food, cooking gear, and Trick-O-Treats or purchase the meal plan for $30 per person. We hope to SPOOK you there! Click Here for Oct 22 - Oct 24, 2021 BOO! Fest
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The Aquarium of the Pacific
Are you looking for some family fun on a Sunday Afternoon? The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomes back Scouts, family, and friends on Sunday, November 7th. Cub Scouts are invited to complete steps toward badges, utilizing self-led activity sheets that are specifically designed for Scouts. Click Here for more information on activities and details.
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2021 Law Merit Badge Day
(November 6, 2021 at Cabrillo)
Law Merit Badge Day is a unique experience that allows Scouts interested in legal careers to complete Scouting's Law Merit Badge requirements. It will provide Scouts with an understanding of criminal law, civil law, legal history, and the opportunity to participate in a mock trial.
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Act Now to Reserve Your 2022 High Adventure!
Your Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew, or Sea Scout ship can still register to attend one of the BSA’s four National High Adventure Bases in the summer of 2022!
There is nothing like attending a National High Adventure Base. Whether you are catching your dinner off a sailboat in the blue water of the Keys, dipping your paddle into a crisp Canadian lake, climbing a rock face in a West Virginia gorge or cowboying down a path cut by Kit Carson in the New Mexico backcountry, the BSA’s high-adventure programs provide opportunities you cannot get anywhere else. Click here for more information.
Desert Camping and Travel Training
This event will be held on Saturday, September 18th. The objectives of this training are to acquaint the adult Scouter with an understanding of the special qualities of the desert environment and to emphasize those backpacking skills that are essential to having a safe and enjoyable experience. See the attached flyer for details.
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Before You Hit the Road, Review This Transportation Checklist
When you’re planning a road trip for your Scouting unit, you should add another checklist to review before you leave. Use the SAFE Transportation Checklist and Pre-Trip Inspection in your plans. These lists are designed to help you manage the risks associated with transporting Scouts.
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Do You Know a Worthy GLAAC Scouting Alumnus?
The Greater Los Angeles Area Council (GLAAC) Alumnus of the Year Committee is currently accepting applications for Council Alumnus of the Year! The award was established to recognize alumni who, make significant and long-lasting contributions to their local communities... Read More
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2021 Cub Scout Games and Family Campout
(October 1-3, 2021, at Firestone Scout Reservation)
It’s time to plan your 2020-2021 program year-end finale or your kick-off of the new Scouting year with this highlight event for your Cub Scout Pack and your Pack’s families at the annual Cub Scout Games and Family Campout. Whether you finished your current rank requirements or not, this event is for you! Read More
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Scouts BSA Weekend at Camp Cherry Valley, Catalina Island
Have you been to Camp Cherry Valley for Summer Resident camp and wish that you could go back just ONE more time before the season ends? Are you looking for a way to and energize your Scouts BSA?
The price is $245 per person. This includes the boat trip to and from the island, lodging in one of our two-person platform tents, all program supplies/ equipment, and hearty meals prepared by our Chef Brian Snavely! Units with their registered leaders or provisional Scouts BSA with their parent/guardian are welcome. Please no siblings.
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Some Key Changes in the 2021 Guide to Advancement
In Scouting, it’s said that feedback is a gift. It’s also a critical component of the Guide to Advancement, the BSA’s official trail map to the mechanics of advancement in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts. Feedback from volunteers from across the country was incorporated into the new and improved 2021 Guide to Advancement, available now.
Like all versions of the Guide, the 2021 update wasn’t created in a vacuum. It’s the latest evolution of a living document that’s updated every two years to ensure it meets the realities of packs, troops, crews and ships from across the country. View the Guide
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Jamboree On The Air
The King Harbor Yacht Club (K6HYC) Radio Fleet will set up for Jamboree On The Air, October 16, 2021, from 10 am to 4 pm. JOTA is an annual event in which Scouts, friends of Scouts, and Guides from all over the world speak to each other utilizing Amateur (ham) Radio.
We will be set up outdoors at KHYC, 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach. Free parking in the club parking lot. Please get in touch with Ron Grass at 310-991-1552 (text is fine, with the time of day and numbers of Scouts) if you plan on attending or email rwgrassl@verizon.net
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Zia Experience Makes High Adventure More Accessible to All Scouts, Families
For decades, Scouts with special needs have attended Philmont Scout Ranch, enjoying adventures at the BSA base in New Mexico. However, not every activity has been accessible to every Scout.
The BSA is working on changing that via the Zia Experience. Under the Family Adventure Camp program, the Zia Experience provides an adaptive high-adventure course, designed to help Scouts with special needs enjoy all of the activities their peers do. Read More
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The Greater Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
San Gabriel Valley District
Is Proud to Recognize
Margaret Finlay & John Fasana
2021 Distinguished Citizens Award of the Year Recipients
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Reception 6:30 p.m., Program 7:00 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia
924 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA. 91016
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Cabrillo Scout Shop is Now Open on Sundays!
The Cabrillo Scout Shop will be open on Sundays from 11:00am - 5:00pm for your shopping
convenience.
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. The Eagle portraits are back and on display at the New San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop. Belle & Beau are once again providing portraits so come on in and look for the Eagles from your unit. Visit our Scout Shops for great deals every day. Click Here to visit our webpage
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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.
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