July 28, 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA |
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Hello Cub Leaders and Membership Growth partners!
Summer is back and so is Scouting! But the truth is we never left you; despite COVID-19, we’ve continued offering virtual and social-distanced activities.
And now that COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed, we’ve begun offering our iconic in-person Scouting activities again – including summer camp. Despite all the recent turmoil, this has reminded us of an eternal truth; kids love summer, summer camp, and Scouting more than ever.
So now that the biggest obstacle to attracting new Scouts has been removed, it’s time to get the word out to all the boys, girls, and families looking to start their Scouting adventure. The demand is there, let’s make sure we make it fun and easy for future Scouts and Scouters to join.
We understand that Scouting is a big and complex program and it’s not always obvious to figure out how it works. So, we’ve really focused on creating a Membership Growth Plan and materials that are clear, practical, and easy to use. The most current versions of our plan is listed here in the “Membership Growth Plans and Information” section. It covers the entire recruitment process and includes helpful links and resources, so you can spend more of your time Scouting instead of Googling. We hope you take advantage of it.
As you’ll note in the plan, this is the time that you should be thinking about your “Back to the Pack” events. These events help reconnect Scouts and parents with the Cub Pack and help leaders to work out plans for activities, schedules, and fall recruitment. If you need a sample of what a Back to the Pack agenda looks like, you can find it on our Membership Growth Page; www.glaacbsa.org/membership.
Now is also the time for you to place your orders for recruitment materials. Our professional advisor is contacting our vendors on Friday, July 30 to place orders for flyers, yard signs, banners, neckerchiefs, pencils, and peer-to-peer cards. The average development and shipping time is THREE WEEKS! Please make sure your materials are in this order so that your Pack is fully prepared to recruit as we go into the middle to end of August. You can place your recruitment material orders by visiting here; www.glaacbsa.org/recruitmentmaterials.
Finally, we are launching our series of Kickstart the Adventure recruiting webinars on August 4 at 6:30 pm. We’ll review the tools and resources that we’ve created to make your job easier, talk about the great opportunities for our Cub Packs to grow, and hear from Council units that have been successful. And to help you jump right back into Scouting, for each session, we will be giving out $25 Scout Shop gift cards to randomly selected registered attendees!
“Kickstart the Adventure – Overview on How to Grow Your Pack” on August 4 at 6:30 pm – Register here!
“Kickstart the Adventure – How to Host an In-Person Recruiting Event to Grow Your Pack” on August 5 at 6:30 pm – Register here!
“Kickstart the Adventure – How to Use Geofencing and BeAScout to Grow Your Pack” on August 11th at 6:30 pm – Register here!
For more than a hundred years, leaders like you have been the key to delivering the timeless values and endless adventure of Scouting to the children and families of the greater Los Angeles area. Scouting is the only program that provides the guidance that families need to raise children to be responsible, active citizens, and ethical leaders. This is not just idle talk, Scouting is a volunteer-led movement that without you wouldn’t exist – thank you!
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Calling all Scouts of all ages! We need your help!
We will be hosting our Council, Distinguished Citizen Award, and we would like to showcase our Scouts in our opening ceremony. We would love for you to record your Scout in full uniform (Class A), reciting the pledge of allegiance, Scout Oath, Scout Law, and an invocation.
Would you please film the video on landscape and in good lighting? Make sure it is quiet in the background as well.
We will then be taking the videos submitted and creating our opening ceremony. We can't wait to see the videos you create.
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Looking to be 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. On a typical weekend campout, Scouts might work with an adult volunteer who teaches the Fishing merit badge and with a Scout mom to learn orienteering, go on a 5-mile hike with another adult leader, and end the day learning how to clean and cook fresh fish from someone else. The advantages of Scouting are not limited to youth. Adults also develop leadership and physical skills with every training experience. Click Here to complete a form for volunteer opportunities! We’ll be in touch!
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Gathering of Eagle Events Are Back – Thursday, July 22nd at 5:30 PM
It has been a long time since the Greater Los Angeles Area Council (GLAAC) Eagle Scout Association (ESA) has held a face-to-face event but now that many of the restrictions relating to the pandemic have been lifted, we are once again meeting.
During the pandemic the ESA Gathering of Eagle events. held two zoom events. The first one focused on careers in law where we had a panel of attorneys share their insights in how to become an attorney and the different fields of law. The second Zoom gathering focused on becoming an entrepreneur and the presenter was our own Dave Berkus who is an exceptional job of sharing his knowledge of how to be successful as an entrepreneur.
Not only was the gathering that took place on July 22nd face-to-face, but it was less formal than the two gatherings that took place during the pandemic. This event was more an opportunity to network, get reacquainted with old friends, and finally meet people face-to-face that were only pictures on Zoom up until this point.
The gathering took place at the Cushman-Watt Scout Service Center in the pocket park overlooking downtown Los Angeles. As the event was ending and it started to get dark, the lights of city began to come on and we were all amazed how great our city looked from our vantage point.
Our next gathering will be in the fall and will probably take place in downtown Los Angeles at one of the many adult watering holes. As we develop more information, we will share it in the weekly newsletter.
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The Fun Bike Ride - Saturday, August 7, 2021
Free Fun Event! Let’s get together! Complete the 10, 15 or 25 miles requirement for the Cycling Merit Badge! Start at Peck Road Water Conservation Park, Ride along the Rio Hondo Bike Path to the 5 Freeway and back. Click Here for registration and more information
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The Guide to Advancement Has Been Updated for 2021 and Is Now Available
The 2021 Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all BSA programs,
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2021 Distinguished Citizen Award Recipient
The Greater Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is proud to honor General Manager, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Jeffrey Kightlinger, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. (6:30 pm pre-show - 7:00 pm program begins) Click Here for more information about this fundraiser, registration, and sponsorship opportunities.
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Eagle Portraits are back!
That’s right! The Eagle portraits are back and on display at the San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop.
Belle & Beau are once again providing portraits so come on in and look for the Eagles from your unit.
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
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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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