Beyond the Call of Duty: Spotlight on Exceptional Volunteer Efforts
Thousands of volunteer leaders, both men and women, are involved in the Boy Scouting program. They serve in a variety of jobs — everything from unit leaders to chairmen of 
troop committees, committee members, merit badge counselors, and chartered organization representatives.
A recent examle of OCBSA volunteers who give beyond what is expected of them took place in late March at "Kinder Caminata."
Chuck Throop of Canyons District from Pack 546 led organizational efforts. Approximately 1,200 Kindergarten-aged children classes were bussed to Fullerton Colleges to participate in a mock "job fair."
Representing OCBSA in a memorable way, John Norment from Pack 235 dressed up in Tigger costume with a Tiger hat and handed out Cub Scouting flyers with Rebekah (Bekah) Havard from the Los Amigos District.
Venturing Training Day On Saturday
Orange County Venturing Training Day will take place this upcoming Saturday, April 26 at the Williams Lyon Homes Center for Scouting, 1211 East Dyer Road in Santa Ana 92705.
Schedule of Activities:
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7:30 a.m.
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New Leaders Essentials |
Adult |
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9:00 a.m.
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Venturing YPT |
Adult |
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9:00 a.m.
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VLSC (Venturing Leadership Skills Course) |
Youth |
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10:30 a.m.
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Venturing Leader Specific |
Adult |
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10:30 a.m.
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Sea Scout Leader Specific |
Adult |
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Free lunch is provided for those in attendance.
Sessions will continue after lunch. |
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For additional information, please contact Orange County Venturing Advisor Chuck Williams at 714-349-0877.
Outdoor Education Center Construction Update
The Dining Hall and the Nature Center have gone vertical! It is very exciting to see the frames of the new buildings at the Outdoor Education Center. Programs are scheduled to begin in early winter of 2008. Please contact Christine Kirk, Outdoor Education Center Director, to schedule a program - 714-546-4990 ext. 134 or christinek@outdooreducationcenter.org.
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.
Men of Character Recognition Dinner Recap
The Men of Character Recognition Dinner took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the Disneyland Hotel. Among those honored were Alfredo Amezcua, Dr. Rudolf Brutoco, Daniel Claypool, William Cunerty, Richard Hunsaker, Gen. William Lyon, Leo Severino and Tom Wilck. The event was a success, raising over $185,000 and with 560 people in attendance.
The Men of Character Recognition Dinner is co-chaired by Ralph Linzmeier, Managing Director-Wealth Management and Senior Portfolio Management Director of the Linzmeier Group at Citi Smith Barney and Manny Montanez, president of Vision Capital Corporation.
Thank you to all 2008 MOC honorees and sponsors.
Youth Protection Training Announces Change To Policy
The Orange County Council adopted a rule of three-years expiration date for Youth Protection training back in 1991. Recently, the National Council launched its Youth Protection Training on line. This training has an expiration of two years. To keep in accordance with the expiration length on Youth Protection Training on line, the YPT team has decided to change its three-year expiration policy to two years effective May 1, 2008.
Anyone who took the training before May 1, 2008 will continue with the same expiration date. If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Ana Lily Yuen at 714-546-4990 ext. 129 or Lilyy@ocbsa.org.
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.
Confirmation letters for all participating exhibitors and service units will go out during the week of April 28. Please review the information in your confirmation package and read the 2008 Exhibitor Guidebook carefully as many things have changed since moving to our new location at Irvine Valley College. Be sure to check-out page s that explains the exhibitor arrival and booth set-up times.
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.
Newport Sea Base Announces 2008 Summer Day Camps
Summer is just around the corner and programs at the Newport Sea Base are filling up quickly. Reserve your spot to be part of the fun this summer at the Sea Base. Take advantage of these popular Summer Day Camps!
Special Summer Day Camps at the Newport Sea Base:
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Weekly, June 23 -August 15
9 a.m. -12 p.m. OR 1 p.m. - 4 p.m |
Fee: $100
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For girls and boys entering 1st and 2nd grades (ages 6 and 7), this week-long camp allows kids the opportunity to experience the oceanic and boating environment. Students will spend time learning about boating safety, knots, flags, and sea life while on land and on the water. Camp includes field trips to many locations in Newport Harbor, including the Upper Newport Bay.
| Junior Aquatics Camp |
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Weekly, June 23-August 15
9:30am – 3:30 pm |
Fee: $235
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For girls and boys entering 3rd through 5th grade (ages 8-11). Designed to challenge and thrill, Junior Aquatics Camp includes an introduction to various paddle craft, a Pirate Day Treasure Hunt, a trip to Upper Newport Bay and special visits from the Newport Harbor Patrol and to the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum.
The Newport Sea Base is open to the public, boys and girls ages 6-18. Visit www.newportseabase.org for the youth application and waiver.
FOS 80% Report Meeting Summary
Thank you to those who attended the 80% FOS report meeting; it was a wonderful morning of baseball, trivia and “Take Me Out To The Ballgame.” As a Council, we are at 70% and are continuing the quest to reach the Distict goal of 100% by the Victory Celebration on June 4.
Highlights from the 80% meeting:
Congratulations to El Camino Real District!!!!
El Camino Real District has maintained their lead and are currently at 104% of their Friends of Scouting. Congratulations to Ron Draper, Jim Peterson and Courtney Enloe and their entire team for their achievement and continued leadership in our campaign!
Good Job Campaign Leaders!!
As of Wednesday's 80% Meeting, Saddleback and ScoutReach have both surpassed the 70% mark. Also congrats go out to Canyons District for being ahead of last year by over $8,000 Great job and keep up the good work!!!
The next report meeting for the 2008 Friends of Scouting campaign will be the 95% report and will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at the William Lyon Homes Center for Scouting office at 7:30 a.m. Each district is asked to report their progress and share a success story about their campaign. The FOS 2008 meeting theme is the “World Series of Fundraising.” Currently, the Council is at 70% or $1,129,619 of the Council’s $1,623,000 goal.
Scout-O-Rama Ticket Sales!!
Scout-O-Rama ticket sales are off to a great start! Districts are chalenged to make their goal by the final turn in on May 8 at Roundtable.
Additional coupon books are available from your local District SOR Chairman, District Executive or at the Council Office. It’s never too late to get in on the fun and earn some great commission for your units!
Below is a summary of the distributed tickets for each district. Highlighted districts are the ones that are over 100% of goal in tickets checked out.
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TICKETS CHECKED OUT $$
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| EL CAPITAN |
22,720
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| PORTOLA |
85,470
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| RANCHO DEL MAR |
108,180
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| PACIFICA |
90,310
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| CANYONS |
61,590
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| SADDLEBACK |
166,120
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| ORANGE FRONTIER |
71,690
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| AHWAHNEE |
25,750
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| LOS AMIGOS |
58,750
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| TWO IN ONE |
8,300
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| SCOUTREACH |
11,850
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| EL CAMINO REAL |
104,210
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| LFL |
9,000
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| COUNCIL TOTAL |
823,940
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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.
Safety Alert: Important Notice About Nalgene® Water Bottles
Nalgene Nunc International has directed vendors to withdraw Nalgene® water bottles made with bisphenol A from sale. Accordingly, Boy Scouts of America’s National Supply Group is immediately withdrawing all Nalgene brand water bottles from sale at Scout Shops, online, and through its retailers across the country.
Safety is a top priority. Any parent or consumer who has previously purchased Nalgene bottles at Scout Shops should stop using the product and wait until arrangements are made by Nalgene to receive an alternate product.
Nalgene Offer Details
Troops Sought For Trailbuilding Day In June
Boy Scout troops are being recruited for the next scheduled Trailbuilding day on June 7.
Establishing trails is a vital part of making programs happen at the Outdoor Education Center. If your troop is interested in helping, please contact Christine Kirk, Outdoor Education Center Director, at (714) 546-8558 ext. 134 or christinek@outdooreducationcenter.org.
Boy Scout Night With The Breakers Offers Evening Of Exciting World TeamTennis Action
Newport Beach Breakers invite the Orange County Boy Scout Council to attend Boy Scout Night with the Breakers on Saturday, July 5 at 7:00 pm. Newport Beach Breakers will be playing the Kansas City Explorers at Breakers Stadium, located at the Newport Beach Country Club.
Scout Offer Includes:
- Game Ticket to the Match
- Free Tennis Racquet for Every Scout
- Pack and Troop Names on the Big Screen
- Scouts participate in a player Autograph session after the Match
Scout discount price is only $10 per ticket. Contact Joey Seymour to order tickets today at 714-352-6301. Visit www.newportbeachbreakers.com for information on upcoming matches. Tickets are subject to availability and other terms and conditions.
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