Merit Badge Day with the Monterey Park Police Department

On Saturday September 24 Monterey Park Police Department hosted a merit badge trio course on traffic safety, crime prevention, and fingerprinting. It was a great turnout with 100 Scouts turning up to learn from Sargent Peter Yung, Officer Tony Huynh, and Officer Dean Vanderheyden. They will be hosting more triple MB courses in spring 2023 so be on the lookout in the near future.

2021 GLAAC Bucks Expiration Reminder

Thank you for participating in our 2021 GLAAC Bucks program. Scouting is an amazing journey, and we are pleased that you have taken action to help us to grow. GLAAC Bucks will expire on December 31, 2022.  

Additionally, the incentive for the unit 2021 one-day, no-fee usage at Cabrillo, Trask, or Firestone will also expire on December 31, 2022. Make sure your reservation is made by December 31, 2022. 

Scouting for Food

The end of October is a time of fun and treats, but also a time of need for some folks. Let’s take a bite out of hunger with Scouting for Food.

Food Banks especially appreciate canned soup, fruit, stew, fish, beans, and packaged pasta, and rice.

Bring your collection to Cushman Watt Scout Center, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles

Friday, Oct 28 from 6-8 pm or Saturday, Oct 29, 9-11 am

Troop 2131 will be there in Costume to receive your donations.

If you have questions contact Kendra Gorlitsky, Scoutmaster 2131, kfgorlitsky@gmail.com

El Camino Real Scout Expo

Over the weekend we had over 150 leaders and scouts attend the ECR Scout Expo! Scouts got the opportunity to meet and greet the LAFD! Scouts completed the Fingerprinting merit badge and play fun games. We had 3 units from other districts Pio Pico and Rose Bowl attend and it was wonderful to mingle among districts!

The Greater Los Angeles Area Council's Eagle Scout Association is seeking nominations from the Council's Eagle Scout Class of 2022 for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. The award recognizes the Scout for their Eagle Scout service project. All nominations must be submitted to the submission site no later than 5pm on February 3, 2022.

High Adventure Training Opportunities

Would you like to learn more about the various high adventure classes taking place over the next few months?  These classes include Wilderness Woman for Men, Wilderness and Remote First Aid, Winter camping, and Navigation and Orienteering.

Share your unit's adventures in the community with Cicily Gardea, Marking and Communications Director. We would love to hear and share with others what your unit has been up to in the community. From Community Service to Holiday Parades let us know what adventures your unit has been up to.

BSA Distinguished Conservation Program

The Greater LA Scouting Distinguished Conservation Service Award Committee would like to congratulate Ryan W. of Troop 286 of the El Camino District for being the first Scout in the council to earn this very prestigious recognition. The BSA has maintained an active conservation awards program since 1938. The current group of awards seeks to reward Scouts and Venturers who complete large, Eagle sized conservation projects and numerous Merit Badges. The BSA Distinguished Conservation Service (DCS) Awards are the highest conservation awards for Scouts and Venturers and the rarest awards in Scouting. This program replaced the Hornaday Program.

Hometown Heroes Parade - Scouts Needed

The La Habra Parade hosted by the Lions Club is in search of Scouts willing to help in the Parade. To learn more and lend a hand email, Doug Guimond, with your name, unit number, number of Scouts wanting to participate, phone number and email.

Anyone can leave a legacy with Scouting. Consider investing in Scouting’s future by making a planned gift today! Your support will ensure that Scouting in the Greater Los Angeles Area will be able to provide dynamic leadership opportunities and fun outdoor adventures for years to come!

For all the info you’ll need about the adventure that awaits at our Council camps, look no further! From exploring the high sea on Catalina at Camp Cherry Valley to testing your skills as a ranger at Camp Big Horn, its nonstop action, adventuring, and learning!  

Wes Romberg, Council Vice President of Program has a long history with Scouting. To learn how Scouting moments have influenced his life click the link below.