LAUNCH AN EAGLE
Annual Giving Campaign
Topping the charts are Troops 65, 74, 120, 212 and the LB East Stake. Many thanks to their leaders and parents for supporting youth development in the greater Long Beach area. If you haven't given this year, you can still
give online or from your phone. Easy, safe, and convenient.
Without state, federal, or BSA funding, your donations are important and make a big difference.
Text To Give!
New convenient option to give: text LAUNCH to 41444 with your name and dollar amount . Worry free, 100% safe and secure. So far we've collected over $4,000 from text contributions.
Learn more here.
Volunteer Hours: Boeing
Know someone who works at Boeing? They will give $10 for every hour you volunteer for Scouting. Up to $6,000 per year per employee! This includes meetings, activities, outings, and campouts. No money out of pocket, no payroll deduction! Want to see if your company will give for your volunteer hours or match your donation to Scouting?
Check here.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Fundamentals of Training
On Tuesday, May 5, 5:45 - 9:30 PM, the Training Committee will be hosting this course at the Sea Base. This class is most appropriate for adult or youth leaders who are interested in exploring the BASICS of being a trainer, but who have no previous experience.
Click for flyer here.
Trainer's EDGE
On Saturday, May 9, 7:45 - 4:00 PM, held at the Sea Base. This course is required for adults or youth who are staffing Wood Badge or National Youth Leadership Training. Each participant should come prepared to deliver a 5-minute presentation on a Scouting topic of his / her choosing. For more information, please contact Nancy Schwartz at (562) 439-4462, or [email protected].
Registration flyer here.
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ACTIVITY UPDATES
Scout-O-Rama 2015
Save the date! The biggest Scouting event of the year will be Saturday, June 6 at Heartwell Park, corner of Clark and Carson in Long Beach. Showcase your program with a booth. No charge, open to the public.
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
Coming up Tuesday evening March 24, 7pm at the Long Beach Sea Base. Click for
dates and details here.
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