January 31, 2024 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA

Eagle Scout Scholarship Opportunities!

Calling all Eagle Scouts! Are you an Eagle Scout on your way to college or university? Would a scholarship help you further your education? Apply for the Eagle Scout Project of the Year and be eligible for a $500 scholarship if you win. The due date is right around the corner on February 4, 2024. Apply for the Belcher Scholarship for your chance to win $7,000 over the first two years of your college career. Applications are due April 3, 2024. Questions can be directed to Cicily Gardea.

New Chairman of the Board and President

Congratulations to our new Chairman of the Board and President, Mr. Steve Rothans who was installed for his 2024 term.

Mr. Rothans started his Scouting journey in 1965 as a Cub Scout and worked this way through the program to become an Eagle Scout with 2 Palms. In 1988 he was awarded the Silver Beaver and joined the LA Board in 1997. He received the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award in 2017 for his continued work and support of Scouting. Mr. Rothans is a Partner at Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont. We are excited to have him as our new Chairman of the Board and President.

Council Annual Dinner

Our Council Annual Dinner was a wonderful event honoring our newest class of Silver Beavers and other amazing Scouters. Thank you to Chief Phillip Sanchez (Ret.) for serving as our emcee. We were delighted to have so many of our Scouting supporters join us for the evening.

San Gabriel Valley District Distinguished Citizen of the Year

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The San Gabriel Valley District and the Glendora City Council, invite you to join us as we honor John Aguirre for his 34 years of distinguished service as an employee of the City.

A native of Glendora, through his tenure with the City, he has provided programs and services to benefit youth, seniors, and residents of Glendora.

Greater LA Scouting's mission is to empower people to live confident, capable, complete, and compassionate lives through dynamic leadership opportunities and fun outdoor adventures.

Pio Pico Pushcart Derby

Saturday, February 17, 2024

A Pushcart Derby is a racing competition where participants build and race homemade, non-motorized vehicles. These vehicles are often constructed from simple materials like wood, wheels, and other basic components. We kindly request the assistance of all units in contributing to track cleanup during the one-hour break preceding the award ceremony. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Additionally, each unit is required to provide two adult volunteers for track duty as stopwatch timers, with each volunteer committing to a one-hour shift. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Join in your District Dinner!

Join your district as we start the new year honoring our outstanding Scouting communities! District Dinner serves as a prestigious occasion dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating remarkable accomplishments and contributions within our vibrant Scouting community.

Southern California University of Scouting & Commissioners College

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Come join us for the best training opportunities available for Scout leaders.

Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation 75th Anniversary!

We invite you to mark your calendars and share the excitement with your fellow camp staff friends. This event is an exclusive gathering for former staff and their family members. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with the spirit of the Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation. It's more than an event; it's a journey through 75 years of Scouting excellence. We can't wait to see you there!

3...2...1... Lift Off!

March 15-17, 2024

Come join the fun at Firestone for Rocket Academy! This will be a fun-filled weekend for all that attend. There will be so many activities to keep EVERYONE busy with adventure. Children will be able to rotate through the below activities on Saturday and end the night with a movie! Don't forget your camp chair to rest and watch the rocket launching. Sign-up early!! This sells out every year. 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Firestone, March 16-17, 2024

Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. This weekend course is an overnighter and is one of the required courses for direct contact leaders in Scouts BSA troops.