Open For Scout News You Can Use | December 8, 2022
Scout News: December 8
Have You Been Fingerprinted? The State of California requires leaders in youth organizations to take an online training class and to be Live Scan fingerprinted. We cannot register adults for 2023 without this. Click the red button for more info.
January 3-6, 2023: Registration is now OPEN for Winter Tech Camp at the Long Beach Sea Base in early January. Earn merit badges, make friends. A fun and safe camp option. See camp info.
We just received this note from the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade organizers: "You were a hit with our judges!! Long Beach Area Scouts won the 'Most Original Design' Award." Way to go!
This Sunday 12/11 - Leader training for all Scoutmasters, Asst Scoutmasters, Committee Chairs, Cubmasters, Asst Cubmasters, Den Leaders. Learn best practices and meet other Scout leaders who are doing the same thing you are.
All units are eligible to earn the Journey to Excellence Award if they meet certain requirements throughout 2022. Check here to see if you qualify. Forms are due before 12/31 so get them submitted soon!
Eagle Scouts! Scholarships through NESA are now open. Apply here. The National Eagle Scout Association is proud to offer scholarships that can help you continue your educational adventure.
Reminder! All units expire on December 31 of this year - in 3 weeks - unless leaders submit renewal paperwork for 2023. PS -Please do not pay your renewal for 2023 online. We are happy to help at the Long Beach Scout Shop and Office!
Dave Houston recognized as Jim DeLong recipient. The Camp Staff thanks Dave for his commitment and service to camp, the Tribe/Community, and all youth who attend Camp Tahquitz. Dave is a tireless and dedicated individual. Read full story here.
