October 21, 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA |
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Attention Scouts & Scouters - Time For Scouting For Food
It’s that time of the year again that we Scout for food to help our neighbors who could use our support. The need is still great and many families in our area remain food insecure. The first Scouting for Food event of this school year will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 9-noon. Hosts are needed to offer up their driveway, office, parking lot or yard as a collection site. We want to make sure each district has several drop locations because the food stays RIGHT in that community! It’s a win-win! Scouts get to help & provide community service and your community is directly impacted by the Scout spirit!
Also- mark your calendars for a second collection date on Saturday, December 18th. If you would like to host on either of these dates, please reach out!
Thank you for your continued support!
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HAT - BSA Climbing Level 2 Class
Seminar: Saturday 20 November 2021 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Field trip: Sunday 21 November 2021 - 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Purpose is to provide training for people who are interested in teaching Scouts how to climb and rappel at the Unit, District or Council level. This group might include those interested in becoming Climbing Merit Badge Counselors, Camp Staff and Scouters.
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Hello Scouting Supporters!
Thank you for your continued help in making our units grow. New families and young people are becoming a part of the Scouting movement every day!
Our council membership team is hosting a virtual check-in meeting so we can hear from you. During the check in we will learn
- What is working for unit recruitment
- What unit supply/material needs have arisen
- The process for using GLAAC Bucks and Kickstart Your Adventure Cards
- How to claim your unit’s incentive for meeting recruitment goals
Please join us at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 28th as we learn from you, your Scouting colleagues, and our membership growth team. Please share this invitation with anyone that you know will benefit from this conversation. We can’t wait to see you on the 28th!
Your Council Membership Growth Team
Meeting ID: 861 9537 1264
Passcode: 899840
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Greater Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Distinguished Citizens Award Auction
2 days remaining in the auction to benefit Scouting!
Register and start your bid!
The auction will be live till Friday, October 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
The last bid wins!
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Online Registration for Councils and Unit Leaders
The Boy Scouts of America offers on online application process for youth and adults that can be completed from start to finish without a single piece of paper changing hands. This allows prospective members and leaders to register and pay in a way that’s convenient for them, and it creates a more efficient and user-friendly registration experience for Units, Districts, and Councils. Use these resources to help you manage online registration for your unit or council. Click Here for more information
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Den Leader Tips & Tricks Videos
Make sure den leaders have access to these great tips & tricks videos! This series of videos helps new and experienced den leaders as they seek to deliver a successful program.
Scoutbook Hacks
Scoutbook is the BSA’s online unit management tool and helps Scouts, parents and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the Scouting trail. Click Here for more information
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Bigfoot’s Playbook
Would you like to learn some new ways to introduce your Cub to Leave No Trace? A Youth Educator’s Guide to Leave No Trace Activities, Games, and Experiential Curriculum is available to unit leaders for free.
Bigfoot’s Playbook is the Center’s newest resource to connect kids meaningfully to Leave No Trace! Bigfoot’s Playbook provides experiential education activities specific to the Seven Principles that help kids understand what it means to Leave No Trace in their lives and their community. Learn More
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Wood Badge Reunion
(October 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM)
Wood Badge Critters are invited for games, patch trading, and conviviality in the morning starting at 9am. Beadings will take place at 11am -- please check with your Troop Guide, ASM Troop Guides, or Scoutmaster. The reunion will take place at the Cushman-Watt Scouting Service Center, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles, 90026. The pocket park on the rooftop will be made available for picnics and lunch at 12pm. At 1pm, the Service Territory NYLT CDC will take place in the training rooms until 5pm. Click Here to register and obtain more information.
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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. 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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2021 Law Merit Badge Day
(December 11, 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. This provides Scouts with an understanding of criminal law, civil law, legal history, and the opportunity to participate in a mock trial.
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BSA Veteran Award
The BSA Veteran award recognizes individual members for tenure in Scouting. The recognition item is a lapel pin denoting the number of years of service. This pin is worn only on civilian clothing and not on the scout uniform.
The veteran award is an adult recognition only. However, tenure earned as a youth may be included in the total number of years registered.
Pins can be purchased at the local scout shop after confirmation is received from national records. Currently, 5-year to 90-year pins are available on scoutshop.org
After five years of registered service in the Boy Scouts of America, an adult may, upon application, receive the designation of "Veteran," provided the person agrees to live up to the Scouting obligations; to keep local Scouting authorities in the community in which residing informed as to availability for service; and further, to be as active in the promotion of the cause of Scouting as circumstances and conditions permit. Service in Scouting organizations other than the Boy Scouts of America does not count toward veteran recognition. An individual must currently be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America in order to receive an award.
An adult designated veteran pays the regular registration fee if desiring to continue to retain active connection with the movement.
Scouters desiring recognition as veterans must have maintained an active registered relationship for the required number of years, paying the annual registration fee. The records of the national office and local council shall determine eligibility. The periods of service claimed for veteran recognition need not be continuous.
After completing the application, send it to Michele Laite, Executive Assistant, Greater Los Angeles Area Council, 2333 Scouting Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026 or Michele.Laite@Scouting.org
Click Here for more information and to obtain an application.
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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. 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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Please Submit your Articles for our 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. |
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