Open For Scout News You Can Use | August 26, 2021
Scout News: August 26
Popcorn helps Scouts pay for camp: Hundreds of Scouts pay for camp by selling popcorn, no money out of pocket! Parents, if you haven't considered selling popcorn, your Scout could be missing out! Orders are due this month. Prizes and much more. Click red button for more info.
A memorial will be installed at Camp Tahquitz honoring a fallen firefighter who passed away defending our beloved camp. A plaque will be placed on a rock near Upper Meadow. The meadow will then be re-named "Charlie's Meadow." If moved, you can donate here to Charlie's family.
Scout Executive/CEO John Fullerton has announced his retirement at the end of this year, December 31, 2021. Board President Albert Guerra and John Fullerton have both written statements posted online here.
Another successful Webelos Weekend is in the books! Check out photos here. Thank you to event chair Sam McIntosh and her army of amazing volunteers for a great Webelos campout at Tahquitz!
Saturday, September 18 - Our Sea Base is having an open house. All youth, friends, and family are invited to tour the facility and enjoy boat rides. This is a great chance to see what we have to offer you! See flyer.
Our Order of the Arrow Puvunga Lodge is hosting a BBQ this Sunday at 1pm. All OA lodge members are invited. See info here. Location: Long Beach Sea Base 5875 E. Appian Way 90803.
Many of you have been asking about IOLS/BALOO training, and here it is! Outdoor leader skills training will be offered October 16-17 at Camp Tahquitz. See more info and RSVP here.
Need a new uniform? We have a deal! Uniform bottoms are 25% off with a purchase of a uniform top. See details here. Our Long Beach Scout Shop is open Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm. Also great opportunity to pick up your Scout's badges.
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Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
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