Opening Day at the Newport Sea Base:
A Fun, Free Event for the Entire Family
The U.S Coast Guard will participate in Opening Day activities at the Newport Sea Base on Saturday, April 19, from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Activities include lawn games, sail boat rides, inspections of Sea Scout ships, free tours of the Coast Guard Cutter, “The Narwhal,” and much more.
The Newport Sea Base serves the youth by providing quality educational programs that instill solid values, teach effective teamwork, provide nautical safety skills and provide a venue for all to enjoy the wonders of the waterfront. Programming is open to girls and boys ages 6 to 18.
The Newport Sea Base is located at 1931 W. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. Parking and shuttle service will be available at Newport Harbor High School located on 16th Street. For more information contact the Newport Sea Base at 949-642-5031.
Eagle Recognition Dinner
The first Eagle Scout medal was awarded in 1912 to Arthur Rose Eldred, a 17-year-old member of Troop 1 of Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York. Eldred was notified that he was to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a letter from Chief Scout Executive James E. West, dated August 21, 1912. The design of the Eagle Scout medal had not been finalized by the National Council, so the medal was not awarded until Labor Day, September 2, 1912. Since then, more than 1.7 million Scouts have earned the rank. In 1982, 13-year-old Alexander Holsinger, of Normal, Illinois, was recognized as the one-millionth Eagle Scout.
Come celebrate the successes of the Orange County 2007 Class Eagle Scouts at the Eagle Recognition Dinner on April 23.
To sponsor a Scout to attend, download this form. If you're a 2007 Eagle Scout, download this form. For additional information, contact Ami Lieberman at 714-546-4990 ext. 144.
Scout-O-Rama Ticket Sales Success!
The 2008 Scout-O-Rama Tickets Sales Kick-Off took place on on March 15, 2008 at four separate locations throughout Orange County, and the response could not have been better.
This year, there are over $500 in coupons inside the 2008 book. Once again, Ralph’s is the major sponsor of the coupon booklet and the Scout-O-Rama show, along with Food 4 Less and Pepsi. Tickets will be sold from March 15 through May.
Remember you can always check out more coupon books from your 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! Here is a summary of the distributed tickets from those locations.
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DISTRICT
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TICKETS CHECK OUT $$
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EL CAPITAN
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18,710
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PORTOLA
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64,700
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RANCHO DEL MAR
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59,850
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PACIFICA
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93,710
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CANYONS
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51,790
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SADDLEBACK
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149,330
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ORANGE FRONTIER
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57,800
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AHWAHNEE
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18,950
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LOS AMIGOS
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51,450
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Two In One
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5,500
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SCOUTREACH
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0
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EL CAMINO REAL
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68,100
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LFL
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0
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At Promise
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0
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COUNCIL TOTAL
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639,890
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Community Relations Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 14
The Community Relations Committee (CRC), in partnership with our District Committees, are dedicated to working with the Orange County community’s youth, civic, religious, veteran and fraternal organizations to make sure that high road to character and citizenship is available to all youth.
The next meeting of the CRC is scheduled for Monday, April 14, at 7:00 PM at the Orange County Council offices. It is important that all members of the CRC attend, especially district membership chairs or their representative, since we will be discussing major upcoming community events such as Scoutarama and future COR training.
"Fun in the Sun" at Cub Scout Day Camp
Cub Scout Day Camp is a five-day experience that offers opportunities for all levels of Cub Scouting, from Tiger to Webelos II, to participate in activities that are designed to build mental fitness, physical skills, and character, and is held in each District.
Each camp has a variety of age-appropriate games and sports, crafts, and other activities that will assist your Cub as they have “Fun In The Sun.” Belt loops, activity pins, and other advancements are earned at each camp. Contact the camp director to find out what your Cub will be earning at Cub Scout Day Camp this year.
The cost for a week of fun is just $120 per Cub Scout! BUT if you make your Den or Pack reservation by Scout-O-Rama (May 17, 2008), you will receive a $10 discount. To sign up your Cub Scouts for Day Camp, please visit the Day Camp booth at Scout-O-Rama or check out our web site at www.ocbsa.org or call (714) 546-4990 for more information.
Meet the Staff: Travis Norton
Travis Norton’s involvement in Scouting started in Michigan where he achieved the rank of Life Scout. Later Travis attended Calvin College, a small Christian Reformed College in Grand Rapids, MI where he was involved in the community through various internships and politics. Since joining the ranks of Boy Scout professionals in May of 2007, Travis has used his network of community leaders and organizations to aid the efforts of the volunteers and Scouts in the Canyons District to enhance the Scouting programs offered in Orange County. He currently serves as the Council Advisor to the Activities Committee.
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