Weekly Scouter Update December 2, 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA

On behalf of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA, the Silver Beaver Selection Committee is proud to announce The Class of 2021 Silver Beaver Recipients Sophia Maria Antunez - Pio Pico District Cheryl Mindy Becker - San Gabriel Valley District Stewart Cushman - Board of Directors Iris Dawson - El Camino Real District Bill Drewes - Pacifica District William Robert Hodgkiss - Pacifica District Catharine E. Jones - Pacifica District Michael A. Jones - Pacifica District James Edward Kennedy - Pacifica District Joseph Michael Lipsey - Pacifica District Henry Lum Jr. - Metropolitan District John A. Moe, II - Board of Directors Adam C. Ng - Metropolitan District Patti Nishimura - Pacifica District Karen E. Patterson - Board of Directors Daniel Polarek - San Gabriel Valley District Sheryl London Ruskin - Pacifica District Deanna Schnabel - Board of Directors Craig Stephen Snodgrass - Rose Bowl District George Sorensen - Rose Bowl District Richard John Terrile, Ph.D. - Rose Bowl District Latha Vasan - Pio Pico District Rosemary Martinez Vivero - Exploring Please “Save the Date” of Wednesday, January 26, 2022, as these outstanding individuals will be recognized at the 2022 Council’s Annual Recognition Dinner for their noteworthy service of exceptional character! We hope that you can join us on January 26th as we pay tribute to these remarkable Scouters. Please visit www.glaacbsa.org/annual_dinner to register for this event.

Matt Thornton - Our New Camp Director at Camp Cherry Valley is a 38-year retired Professional. He has been a Scout Executive from coast to coast. Matt served as an Area Director but mainly served as a Scout Executive from small three-person Councils to the largest Council in America. He is a long-time Camp staffer, having directed the New England Camp School for eight years. He has served on three other Camp School staff. He has been a 10 Year camp Director or Program Director before becoming a Scout Executive. He is married to his wife, Leann, who is a professional potter. They have six children and five Grandchildren. He is an Eagle Scout and the father to four Eagle Scouts, and his father and brother are also Eagle Scouts. He is a Woodbadger, Vigil Honor member, and lots of other cool Scout stuff. Matt is thrilled to be a member of the Greater Los Angeles Council and to be a part of the Cherry Valley family.

2022 Camp Card Campaign Pre-Order Your Camp Cards Now! Camp Cards is a proven program that is designed to help Scouts raise funds for their summer camp experience.  What makes the Camp Card a great fundraiser?  Price Point - The consumer gets their money back after redeeming the coupons Customer Value - The Camp Card is worth much more than the cost Easy Logistics - Easy to distribute, require little storage space and are not labor intensive  Click Here for more information and order form.

El Camino Real District - Distinguished Citizens Award of the Year December 9, 2021 The Distinguished Citizen Award is intended to honor prominent area leaders who have a wide influence in the business and professional community, while serving as exemplary role models for our young people. Proceeds from the awards dinner will help fund Scouting programs in the El Camino Real communities. Click Here for more information and registration.

Alumni Award There is a Scouter recognition knot that many Scouters may earn that you might not have heard, but it has been around a number of years. This knot is called the Alumni Award. This award has not been promoted in our council, up until now. In fact, there has only been a few people who have earned this award in the our Council. This recognition is to encourage Scouters to reach out to Scouting alumni to get them re-connect with Scouting at the local, regional, and national levels. The award recognizes registered Scouters who help unregistered alumni rejoin the program. Click Here for more information.

Zip-line Zoom!  Our awesome zip line will send Scouts and Scouters to new heights this summer! The Dual Racing Zip line will soar you far above camp from chapel hill to beyond staff village! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope! Its you flying over camp this summer at Camp Big Horn! Read More Law Merit Badge Day (December 11, 2021 at Cabrillo) Law 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 law, legal history, and the opportunity to participate in a mock trial.  Click Here for more information

2022 Summer Camp at Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch Located near Lake Arrowhead at over 5,000 feet of elevation and with over 2,000 acres of pristine forest in the San Bernardino Mountains. Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch has top class, program areas, campsites and facilities. Read More 2022 Camp Cherry Valley Scouts BSA Summer Resident Camp Since 1921, Camp Cherry Valley has provided a life-changing experience to over one-million youth. The camp's beautiful protective cove and sandy beach provide an unparalleled aquatic adventure for your Scouts and Units. Learn More

HAT - Cross Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing Seminar (Cushman Watt Scout Center - January 3, 2022) Learn firsthand about the special equipment, gear and techniques needed for safe cross country skiing and snow shoeing.If you are the kind of hiker who would like to take extended trips during winter months, you should try cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Enjoy the challenge of high country winter travel with confidence. Learn firsthand knowledge of safety and techniques. This will allow you to expand. Register Now

GLAAC Alumni Association The Greater Los Angeles Area Council Alumni Association offers many opportunities to support Scouting, enjoy Scouting adventures, and help our youth develop into our nation's very best young adults. Read More Become a Scouting Volunteer Scouting is a youth-led, youth-run program, but the youth must be trained to be leaders. Adult role models in Scouting provide an ideal learning experience for all youth. Every adult volunteer has something valuable to offer. Read More

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

Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award We are seeking nominations for recipients for the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Education Award. The Fretwell Award is presented by local Scouters to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out from their professional peers in instilling Scouting values in their students. Learn More Why ‘Normal Friend Activities’ are Such an Effective Recruiting Tool Imagine you’re a parent in a family with no Scouting experience. vYou see a flier for the local pack, inviting anyone who’s interested to visit their next pack meeting on Monday night... When you show up, everyone is in uniform. You see lots of adults in tan shirts, assuming most are paid professionals. Read More

Nineteen Cub Scout Elective Adventures will be Retired Next Year If your Bear Cub Scout earned the World of Sound elective adventure, he or she was one of the few who did. Nineteen elective adventures have been some of the least popular with some being earned by fewer than 3% of Cub Scouts. These 19 were the least popular... Read More

Scout Ranger Program Might Be National Park Service’s Best-Kept Secret From Acadia in Maine to Joshua Tree in California and beyond, our country’s national parks hosted 237 million people in 2020. But despite the continued popularity of these wide-open spaces, there’s one National Park Service offering that remains lesser known. Read More

2023 National Jamboree The National Jamboree is a one-of-a-kind gathering of Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Typically held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Learn More Eagle Scouts Can Apply for NESA Scholarships Earning the Eagle Scout rank is an impressive achievement that provides lasting impacts on one’s life. One of those impacts can be financial support for higher education. Beginning December 1, the National Eagle Scout Association will be accepting applications for five annual scholarships of varying amounts. Learn More

Are You Interested in Making a Difference? Camp Big Horn is Hiring! We are beginning to piece together our Summer Camp Staff and Counselor Trainees! Working at Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch is a unique experience filled with fun and fellowship! Working at Summer Camp is an opportunity for you to gain leadership experience, and a place where your Scouts will make friendships that last a lifetime. Summer Camp truly makes an impact on those who serve on Staff, experiences working at camp expose you to real world business practices! Read More

We Are Hiring Future Staff and Counselor in Training for the 2022 Long-term Camp for Camp Cherry Valley! Your Island Adventure begins by land and sea! Hit the trail with Camp Cherry Valley (CCV) where we provide a full spectrum Scouts BSA advancement program in the unique natural surroundings of Catalina Island. Camp Cherry Valley is located on the leeward side of Catalina Island with much to offer in its remote canyon location surrounded by peaks and ridges that run out into the calm waters of Cherry Cove.  Read More

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