Weekly Scouter Update
December 10, 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA
Season's Greetings Scouts & Scouters! 'it's the Season to Do Our Good Turn!
We are looking for hosts for our holiday scouting for food on December 18th from 9am - 12pm. To be a host, we ask you to promote the food drive within your unit, around your neighborhood, and to family & friends. We will post your address in the newsletter (if you feel comfortable with that) so other scouts can drop at your location. 

There are countless churches & family service organizations that could use our donations to spread the love around our local communities. Please choose a local one to support. Sort your donations & discard any expired items. Deliver to your chosen organization at a mutually agreed upon time. Please reach out with questions! cissie.andrews@hotmail.com
Flaming Arrows Patrol, San Marino Troop 355 Holds Successful Children’s Book Drive
Over the first weekend of December, the Flaming Arrows Patrol of San Marino Troop 355 in the Rose Bowl District held a Children’s Book Drive collecting new and gently used books for the families of Homeboy Industries in Downtown Los Angeles. Read More
Greater Los Angeles Area Council Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
The Greater Los Angeles Area Council (GLAAC) recognizes each year a Council Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award for an Eagle Scout whose service project merits exceptional recognition. 
Click Here for more information and Submission Guidelines.: 
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.
Are you interested in learning more about Pinewood Derbies? Click Here
Health Care Professions Merit Badge Debuts, Replacing the Medicine Merit Badge
Within the vast and vital universe of health care, there are pharmacists and phlebotomists, optometrists and orthotists, sonographers and speech therapists - to name just a half-dozen of the many specialists who keep us healthy and happy. Read More
Help Us “Fill the Helpfuls”! This Article Is Meant for Merit Badge Counselors and Advancement Chairs
A few months ago we asked a group of merit badge counselors for their feedback on our new "Helpfuls" app - an addition to the Scouting app where Scouts and counselors can share their favorite merit badge resources. Read More
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.
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.
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
Registration for the USA Contingent to the 2023 World Scout Jamboree in South Korea is now open. 
Join 50,000 Scouts from more than 170 National Scouting Organizations for the largest youth gathering on the planet!
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
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.
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.
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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