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Scout News: August 15  
Recruitment Incentives: Parents, get a $5 Starbucks gift card when you post Scouting photos and videos on social media. Current Scouts who recruit friends are also eligible for prizes. Units receive $20 pizza gift card. Click red button for more info, details, and conditions.
Scouting Alumni Reunion

Saturday, August 17 - All Scouting Alumni are invited to our 100th Anniversary Centennial Reunion. Casual get-together at the Long Beach Yacht Club at 4pm. Meet friends, hear updates on Scouting. Plenty of parking and no cost. RSVP online here.  
200th American Flag Retired

We have officially retired the 200th American flag in the past 12 months. These flags have been dropped off at the permanent American Flag retirement box at our Sea Base. Read more here. A big thank you also to Bill Ridgeway for spearheading this meaningful project. 
Uniform Sale in Scout Shop!

Save 25% on all uniform tops when you buy a uniform bottom. All uniforms now included. Uniform top and bottom must be from the same program and purchased together. Offer valid now through October 13 in the Long Beach Scout Shop. 
Climbing Training: Last Chance

Special 3-day training class is coming. This training is for anyone (age 16+) wishing to become a COPE or Climbing Instructor. See dates here. Participants must attend all training sessions. Learn how to lead your group of Scouts in climbing.  
Popcorn Fundraiser For You

Parents: help your Scout earn money for activities, awards, outings, and more. Popcorn is an official fundraiser for all Scouts. The average Pack kept more than $2,000 last year. See more here. No risk, huge gain. We also provide credit card readers. 
VIDEO: Sea Base Aquatics Camp

As our Aquatics Camp wraps up its final week of 8 weeks this summer, we wanted to again share this video produced by campers. Aquatics camp was revamped for 2019 with new excursions and new badges to earn. Participants had so much fun!  
Welcoming Families to Scouting

We just received 60,000 flyers in our office! Pick up membership resources like yard signs, mini magazines, brand new flyer designs, posters and much more. Contact Henry or Liz for any materials that would help. Remember, there is no cost to you!  
Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
401 E 37th St Long Beach CA 90807 
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