Open For Scout News You Can Use | October 8, 2020
Scout News: October 15
Popcorn Helps Scouts Raise Money: Our annual popcorn fundraiser is underway. Open to all Scouts, all ages, in any unit. Parents, you can still help your Scout earn money even if your pack or troop is not coordinating sales. Click the red button for more info.
Exactly six years ago today, there was a gathering at Camp Tahquitz to witness a historic event: the bridge installation over Hwy 38. See bridge photos. We are thankful to all who made this happen.
Tuesday, October 20 - We are offering Youth Protection Training FREE for you. See schedule here. You'll receive a zoom link when you sign up. Good opportunity to complete this required training.
We're opening the Long Beach Sea Base to your unit! Bring up to 16 people, stay up to 3 hours. See RSVP info here. Begins Saturday, October 24. Get outdoors and have fun! Limited space, so get in early.
October 24-25 - The much anticipated Cub-BOO-Ree is happening next weekend! Last call for signups. Registration closes tomorrow. RSVP here! Activities, games, adventures by den and weekend-long fun. Invite your friends to participate, too!
Every year, Scouts gather food from their neighborhoods to benefit others in need throughout our community. See how you can help here. Save the date: Saturday, November 14 as our collection day.
The scorecards for Journey To Excellence 2020 have been updated to reflect changes in programs during COVID-19. See updates here. We encourage you to earn this recognition for your Scouts.
This weekend, participate in the annual Jamboree on the Air/Internet event for worldwide Scouting. Click for JOTA/JOTI info. Connect via your device to Scouts all over the world. It's pretty cool to see!
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Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
401 E 37th. St Long Beach CA 90807
www.longbeachbsa.org
562-427-0911