Scouting For Food Planning Meeting Scheduled for May 7
The first planning meeting for the 2008 Scouting for Food will be held at the Council Scout office Wednesday May 7 at 7:00pm. Please RSVP to Lane Calvert, Staff Advisor, at 714-546-8558-181 or Email Lanec@ocbsa.org.
Scouting for Food is a service project sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council and the Girl Scout Council of Orange County. Last year, 125,000 pounds of food were collected. This year, items for Scouting For Food will be collected during the week of November 1-8, 2008 and outside Albertson’s stores on Collection Day Saturday, November 8. This giant food drive supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County by serving hungry people in Orange County.
Download:
What Is Scouting For Food?
2008 Scouting for Food Timeline
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
Los Amigos district will be hosting Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific training on Saturday, May 10 at the Truslow Scout Hut (Kiwanis Youth Park) in Fullerton from 8am – 4:30pm.
Cost is $10.00 and you may pay at the door. Refreshments and lunch included. Preregister by Wednesday, May 7.
For more information contact Mike Walsten, mwalsten@earthlink.net or download flyer by clicking here.
Eagle Dinner: A Success!
The 2008 Eagle Dinner was a great success boasting over 350 participants who came in support of the Class of 2007 Eagle Scouts, Quartermasters, and Silver Venturing Award Recipients. All Scouts and sponsors who attended were honored with a commemorative 2007 Eagle Recognition patch for their involvement in the dinner.
A limited supply of extra patches from the dinner are still available. The patches are being sold at $5 each and all proceeds benefit the Eagle Dinner.
Call Ami Lieberman, 714-546-4990 x144 or email AmiL@ocbsa.org to reserve yours today! All patches must be picked up at the Scout office.
Are You A Friend of Scouting?
Friends of Scouting is the OCBSA's biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need your support to help Scouting flourish in Orange County.
Every Boy Scout Council across the United States host an annual “Friends of Scouting” campaign to raise the needed funds for direct support of it operations and programs.
These donations help fund programs such as Cub Scout Day Camp, Boy Scout Summer Camp, Trainings and After School Programs that bring the experience to kids that might not have the opportunity to join a “traditional” pack or troop.
If you have not donated to the Friends of Scouting program this year, become a Friend of Scouting today by donating at your local unit presentation or by send a donation directly to the Orange County Council.
Art for Our Youth Fundraiser Benefits OCBSA Learning for Life
A special fundraiser for BSA’s Learning for Life will take place on Saturday, May 24 from 6:00 – 11:00 p. m. at the Masterpiece Fine Art Showroom, 1945 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach, 92651.
Enjoy a collection of artwork by world renowned artists on display. Selected artworks will be available for purchase by silent and live auction. Proceeds will be donated to the educational program designed to meet the needs of youth and schools in the Orange County area.
To RSVP, contact Maria Escobar Wiese at 714-546-8558 ext.166 or mariaw@oclfl.org
Council Safety Training Day
The following trainings will be hosted by the Orange County Council on Saturday, June 14, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. :
Trainings include:
Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat - Trek Safely
Climb On Safely - CPR/First Aid ($$-additional cost)
Health and Safety Training
RSVP by June 1, 2008 to rm@ocbsa.org. Click here to download registration form.
Notable Eagle Scout Projects Sought
Attention Eagle Scouts and Scout leaders: the Orange County Council office is looking for an Eagle Scout, or Eagle Scout candidate who has completed/or in the process of finishing a notable Eagle Scout project to feature in media releases and online newsletter. Send high resolution (300dpi) photos of project and/or group involved to Mitzu Perez for submissions at mitzup@ocbsa.org.
Updated Local Tour Permit Application Now Available
Updated Local Tour Permit Application No. 34426 is now available for immediate use and distribution. Forms are available to you via MyBSA – Resources – Health and Safety Service or via a Supply order.
The tour permit updates include:
• A single matrix to help units plan for qualified supervision for specified activities such as swimming, boating, and shooting sports, and includes expiration of required training.
• Revised certification requiring more of tour leaders than just having a copy of the Guide to Safe Scouting in their possession.
• Space for both phone and e-mail contact information for leaders.
Questions or comments can be directed to Richard Bourlon, Director of Health and Safety Service, at rbourlon@netbsa.org or 972-580-2447.
Download:
Tour Permit Application
OCC Tour Permit Policy
Powder Horn Course Space Is Still Available
Orange County Council is hosting the Western Region 2008 Powder Horn Course. These courses are limited and only offered in all of the Southwest once or twice a year.
Dates available for 2008 are::
May 29-31 (Thu – Sat)
Oso Lake Scout Camp, Rancho Santa Margarita
June 5-7 (Thu – Sat)
Will J Reed Scout Park, Long Beach
Powder Horn is an advanced training opportunity designed to expose Venturing or Boy Scout Leaders to activities and outdoor skills resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger or Troop High Adventure Program. This course is available to all adults leaders over 21 who have completed their Leader Specific Training – Cubbing, Scouting, Varsity, Venturing, or Sea Scouting.
Just added – Course participants will have the opportunity to experience real horsemanship provided by the Riding Team of WWR Ranch in Palos Verde. This will include safety, horse care, grooming, and even some stables cleaning for the lucky ones, and a trail ride in their rustic area. This- along with the already planned Shooting and Climbing trips, SCUBA, sailing in Oso Lake and much more- will make this course a fantastic experience.
Course Fee - $250, includes one ticket to the Orange County Council Annual Venturing and Sea Scouting Recognition Banquet June 7 (Sat night) where the Powder Horn Graduation Ceremony will be held.
For additional information and reservations, please contact Chuck Williams, Powder Horn Course Director, at chaz3rd6@netscape.net or 714-349-0877.
Dates Announced for Wilderness First Aid Basics Program
The Wilderness First Aid Basics program to meet the requirements for organizations based in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, but is a good basic course in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This 20 hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment.
This class covers assessment and urgent first aid techniques, but not in-depth CPR. Basic first aid skills are covered, making this course appropriate for anyone regardless of experience level. No prerequisites are required. A certification can be issued that has an expiration of 3 years and serves as a Basic First Aid certification as well. A minimum age of 15 is recommended for participants due to the serious nature of the course and scenarios.
Course dates Saturday and Sunday, June 14 & 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Newport Sea Base; 1931 West Coast Highway.
The cost to attend is $150 and is due no later than June 1, 2008. ONLY the first 30 paid participants are guaranteed a spot in the class. Contact Joe Aschenbrenner (714) 546-4990, Ext. 102.
Download:
2008 Wilderness Flyer
Scout-O-Rama Is Just Around The Corner!
Excitement is in the air for Scout-O-Rama 2008, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 17, at Irvine Valley College. There are over 26 corporate booths, 178 Scout and Council booths and 60 Service Units confirmed for a day of fun in the sun.
If your unit is planning to participate and has not yet turned in the unit participation form for Scout-O-Rama, please download the form today from the Council website at www.ocbsa.org and send it immediately to reserve your spot.
If you have any questions about Scout-O-Rama, please call Ken Camp at (714) 546-4990 x143 or you can e-mail Ken at kenc@ocbsa.org.
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