Open For Scout News You Can Use | January 25, 2024

Scout News: January 25

Derby Clinics: Save the dates for February 10 and March 9. Both will be pinewood derby clinic days held on Saturdays in the Long Beach Scout Shop office parking lot. All are invited at no cost. We provide the saws, patterns, sanding belts and more. Click the blue button for more info.

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Zombie Spring Camporee

April 19-21 - The Spring Camporee returns to El Dorado Park! See info here and reserve your Camporee spot. Reserve your unit before February 1, receive two vehicle weekend entry passes included.

Iron Star District Dinner

THIS Saturday, January 27 - the Iron Star district will be holding their annual district dinner. See info here. We will recognize District Award of Merit recipients as well as Unit Award of Appreciation recipients.

Annual Report 2023

We are proud to share our 2023 Annual Report highlights card. Thank to you, we saw record attendance at our Sea Base Aquatics Camp, collected 22,000 pounds of food, and served more than 1,300 youth.

New Board Installed

Last night, our new council president was sworn in along with our 30-member board of directors for 2024. See photo here. The executive board gives strategic direction to our council's operations and finances.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, February 13 - our LB Sea Base is hosting their annual blood drive in partnership with the Red Cross. Select your time online here. Thank you for giving to this worthy and beneficial cause.

State of the Council 2024

Saturday, February 3 - save the date for our 2024 State of the Council meeting with Scout Executive Marc Bonner. At 8am at the Sea Base. Breakfast burritos provided! All are welcome. Please RSVP here.

Annual Recognition Dinner

Thursday, February 22 - save the date for our annual recognition dinner. We will celebrate all 2023 Eagle Scouts, our Silver Beaver recipients, and several other awardees! See webpage here.

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Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
401 E 37th. St Long Beach CA 90807
www.longbeachbsa.org
562-427-0911