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Scout News: February 20
Annual Recognition Dinner: Last chance! Join us next week while we honor 76 Eagle Scouts from 2019 and the newest class of Silver Beavers - the highest award a volunteer can receive. Thursday night, February 27 at 7pm. Click the red button for more info.
What National Bankruptcy Means

National BSA's decision to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not impact local Scouting. Regular unit meetings and activities will continue as usual. We urge you to read this letter here. The Long Beach Area Council is fiscally strong. See restructuring page for more info.
Eagle Project: Railroad at El Dorado

The Railroad at El Dorado Park known as "The El Dorado Express" and surrounding area could use some help. Any Scout looking to do a project is encouraged to contact Patrick at 562-249-8330 or see website here.
VIDEO: Camping at Anza Borrego

Troop 65 went camping to Anza Borrego over the weekend. One of their Scouts, Zyler, documented their trip on video. See video here. We applaud him on this really cool video showing Scouting's adventures! 

Summer Camp Discounts Available

Share your thoughts to help us improve Camp Tahquitz and receive a $40 discount for every youth and a $30 discount for every adult you register for Week 1 of Summer Camp! Help us by taking this survey here.
FOS: Friends of Scouting Wk1

The term FOS is probably familiar. Would you help keep our properties like Camp Tahquitz and the Sea Base thriving? We rely on people like you. Please consider what you can give. Every year we ask our own members to support our local program. 
Last Day to Suggest a Name

The Los Fierros and Polaris Districts of the Long Beach Area Council are combining forces in 2020! We need your input: what should this new district be called? Give us your suggestion here. Window for suggestions will be open through today. Let us know what you think. 
Scout Day at the Aquarium 

Sunday, March 22 - Scouts are invited to complete steps toward badges at the Aquarium of the Pacific. See self-led activity sheets. Scout leaders or parents facilitate the experience and guide them through the steps. 
Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
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