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February 8, 2023

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113 Years of Scouting

Thanks to a Scout in England helping a lost William D. Boyce today we celebrate 113 years of Scouting in the USA. To celebrate we encourage you to go out and do a Good Turn to show how Scouting continues to impact our communities even 113 years later.

Do you have a District Patch?

If you are looking for your district patch come to LA or Arcadia Scout Shops to pick up yours!

Scholarship Opportunity

Greater LA Scouting has enjoyed a historic relationship with the Rotary Club of Los Angeles (affectionately known as LA5). They are now accepting scholarship applications from graduating, deserving high school seniors. The Club will award $10,000 to twenty-five students graduating from schools located within the County of Los Angeles.

The deadline for submission of an application is April 2, 2023.

Have you registered for Summer Camp yet?

Camp is filling up quickly make sure you have a spot this summer! You can't beat the memories, friendships, and experiences that come from attending camp. Don't miss out on the fun!

The Eagle Scout Association held another great Gathering of Eagles Event

This past Saturday, the council’s Eagle Scout Association held another successful Gathering of Eagle (GOE) event.  The event took place at the Mt. Lowe Brewery in Arcadia.  The event was hosted by Michael Reiling, one of the proprietors of the brewery.  He is also an Eagle Scout and the father of an Eagle Scout.   Michael’s father was a longtime board member of the Los Angeles Area Council.  The group was a mixture of young adult Eagle Scouts and longtime members of the council.

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.

Military Scouting Experience

March 10-12, 2023

Post 558 Infantry Explorers is proud to host an exciting opportunity for Scouts to experience military life, build respect for the US Armed Forces, and gain valuable life skills and military discipline. From first formation, until you are dismissed you will undergo realistic military training and gain valuable knowledge that will help you build character whether you decide to pursue a military career or not.

RAISING THE FLAG: COMING OF AGE IN WWII CONCENTRATION CAMPS - Japanese American National Museum Gathering of Eagles Event

March 4, 2023

Join the Boy Scouts of Heart Mountain in an intergenerational conversation on coming of age in a World War II concentration camp. The event will highlight a short film by Yuka Murakami that captured a moment at the 2019 Heart Mountain Camp pilgrimage opening ceremony where 89-year- old Harumi “Bacon” Sakatani, who was a teenage internee and former Boy Scout during World War II, is adamant about raising the U.S. flag alongside his fellow Boy Scouts. This program will also be a Gathering of Eagles event, providing an opportunity for the community of Boy Scouts to come together in community and conversation.

Trask Needs You!

Trask is looking for units or individuals that want to get dirty. We have lots of mud to remove from the program areas following the rains. If you are over 21, you can be trained to use the chainsaw and help with downed trees, as well. Contact Anthony Villalobos Camp Ranger or Andrea Arias at Camp Trask to volunteer.