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Scout News: April 2
Merit Badge Counselors: In the next few weeks we will be launching a virtual orientation class for all adults who want to become merit badge counselors. Hooray! This is a great opportunity to help Scouts earn advancements at home! Click the red button for more info.
VIDEO: Recap of Scout Leader Call

This past Monday we held a Zoom conference call for all scout leaders. Listen and view the call here. It's only 30 minutes. We reviewed event status, online resources for your Scouts, and our council finances.
Message From Staff to You

As our staff has transitioned to working from home, we're as active as ever. See our message to you. Thank you for keeping Scouts engaged with merit badge activities, 30-day challenges and more. 
roundtable
Friday Roundtable Zoom Call Info

This Friday, April 3 - At 7pm we will host our first virtual online roundtable via Zoom. Click here for call-in information. Tune in via video or phone to get some helpful hints on a variety of subjects including Scoutbook, advancements, and activities. 
Long Beach Scouting Live

This Saturday April 4 at 10am - Join us on Facebook for a live video of our backyard campsite setup! Just go to our Facebook page to tune in live for fun activities. A few days ago, we did a live video on rope splicing!
Rank Advancement & Eagles 

The BSA has released new guidance on advancement. This includes: Time extensions for Eagle Scouts; accepting electronic signatures for rank advancement; option for videoconferencing, parent signatures, and more. Make sure you read the details here.
Online Meeting Success Stories

Many packs, troops, and ships have been meeting online! Troop 74 held their first zoom meeting this week, Pack and Troop 21 have also met online, Troop 65 did their PLC online and Pack 75 is doing a "pack call back" supporting their Scouts. Very cool ideas!
Adventure Camp in August

August 5-8 - We are still planning our adventure camping weekend at Camp Tahquitz this summer. Great opportunity to get the whole family to camp for a few days. See info here. Early bird rates still open.
Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
401 E 37th St Long Beach CA 90807 
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