SPRING/SUMMER 2013

THUNDERBIRD OUTPOST CAMP TAHQUITZ

Scout Shop Corner Get your gear for summer! We

have new t-shirts, performance

wear, hiking sticks, wide

brimmed hats, the latest

knives and more. Satisfy

the inner camper in you or

come shop for your

favorite outdoors

person.

Great gifts for

your favorite Eagle

Scout, too. Parents,

grandparents, aunts,

uncles and mentors can

recognize outstanding

achievements with unique

gifts from our Scout Shop!

A NEW Mountain Man experience

for older Scouts and Venturers

who would like to live the life of a

Mountain Man in the fur trade

era of the 1840’s.

Participants will have the opportunity

to experience many traditional

activities of the era as part of the

program as well as choose from an

adventurous list of options.

The Thunderbird Outpost is an

opportunity to be away from the

younger scouts and learn real

Mountain Man skills at camp!

Activities may include: Building a cabin

Branding

Advanced Knife and Ax Activities

Tanning Hides

Black Powder

3D Archery

Tomahawk Throwing

Advanced Dutch oven Cooking

Fishing

Tracking

And much,much, more!

Look for more information on the

Camp Tahquitz website and let the

Adventure Begin!

Coupon Book Council FundraiserWe are excited to announce the 2013 Coupon Book fundraiser! These coupon books

have 28 coupons worth over $150. You’ll find Ralph’s, El Pollo Loco, Panda Express,

Knott’s Berry Farm, and Big 5 Sporting Goods just to name a few. This will be our only Council Fundraiser this year. After getting feedback from many of you, we

have decided not to participate in the Trail’s End Popcorn sale this year.

What’s in it for you: no set up costs, no order forms, no printing costs. Scout’s earn

Scout Bucks to spend at the Scout Shop or summer camps, and 40% goes right

back into your unit!

New for this year: each district top seller gets his/her choice of a new bicycle! And

the top overall council seller get’s an iPad mini with a durable case!

Cub Day Camp - Summer Cub Day Camp this summer has a fresh new program. We will be

offering a three day traditional camp filled with cub scout projects,

advancements and good old fashion fun! The other two days of the

week will be focused on water activities, games and swimming.

This year’s program will take place at two different sites. Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays camp will take place at Simms Park in

Bellflower. On Tuesdays and Thursdays cubs will be swimming at

Thompson Park Pool in Bellflower.

The camp is offered on a weekly basis (Monday – Friday) for 4 weeks

between July 8th through August 2nd. The camp cost will be $160/

week. Only $ 110/week with an adult volunteer.

For more information contact Sherry Martinez at the Council office at

sherry.martinez@longbeachbsa.org or (562) 427-0911 x 244 or look

for registration forms on the Council website.

Scout-O-RamaDon’t forget, Scout O Rama is June 1. This is the largest gathering of

Scouts all year and it’s tons of fun! The theme this year is “Messengers of

Peace, Partnering with the Community”- plan your booth accordingly!

Aquatics Day Camp Seven weeks of aquatics camp for Boy Scouts! We offer 41 merit

badges and BSA Lifeguard. Earn

up to 4 merit badges per week.

Participate in fun competitions

and themed Wednesdays. Join

us for another hot summer by

staying cool at the beach! Earn a

few merit badges, make some

friends, and have a blast. Full

day: $175, Half day: $115. Prices

increase after June 1.

Webelos Week is July 1-3!

Incoming 4th and 5th graders

are invited to this special week.

Webelos can earn 3 pins:

Aquanaut, Handyman, and

Geologist. Have some fun on the

waterfront! NEW this year: Bears

and Wolves can join us that

same week on Friday for our Cub

Scout Day of Fun! Find our

registration packet on the

council website! Three days:

$120, Friday: $35. Prices

increase after June 1. New 2013 -2014Calendars are in!   Long Beach Area Council, BSA

401 E. 37th Street/PO Box 7338

Long Beach, CA 90807

(562) 427-0911

SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Friends of ScoutingWhy donate money to Scouting? Because we are one team.

Without your help, our local Scouting program suffers. Participat-

ing in our annual giving campaign, Friends of Scouting is low. We

need more families to step up. The dollar amount does not matter.

We’re in this together. We are all members of the Long Beach Area

Council – we have an obligation to contribute and do our part.

Please encourage 100% of all families to give something. Every

little bit helps. This is about commitment to Scouting in our

community.

OA Elections are taking place in your Troops and Units now!

OA Call Out will be at the Outback

Camporee at the Saturday Night

Campfire- April 27th

OA Ordeal will take place at Camp

Tahquitz, April 3rd, 4th and 5th

Look for more information go the Council Website

or contact Scott Oldenburg at (562) 427-0911.

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6:00pmCouncil Properties

Meeting (SSC)7:00pm

Program Committee Meeting (SSC)

7:00pmUnit Commissioner

Meeting (WJR)

7:00pmTribe of Tahquitz Meeting (WJR)

7:00pmUnit

Commissioner Meeting (WJR )

7:00pmCommissioner

Cabinet Meeting(SSC)

7:00pmLDA Relations

Meeting(LB STAKE)

Tribe Spring Trip

7:00pmTribe of TahquitzMeeting (WJR)

7:30pmAfterguard

(ASB)

7:30pmAfterguard

(ASB)

7:30pmAfterguard

(ASB)

9:00amPre-Camp Leader

Meeting (ASB)

7:30am Exec. Committee

Meeting7:00pm

Tribe of Tahquitz Meeting (WJR) 7:00pm Eagle

Scout Boards ofReview (LB STAKE)7:00pm Council

Marketing Meeting(WJR)

7:30amExec. Board Meeting (KYL)

7:00pm Tribe of Tahquitz Meeting

(WJR)7:00pm Council

Marketing Meeting (WJR)

7:30amExec. Committee

Meeting (SSC)7:00pm Council

Marketing Meeting (WJR)

7:00pmEagle Scout

Boards of Review(LB State Center)

Scout ShopClosed

Aquatics Week 1 (ASB)

7:00pmLos Fierros District

Meeting (SSC)

7:00pmLos Fierros

District Meeting (SSC)

NYLTWeekend 1

(WJR)

NYLTWeekend 1

(WJR)Camp Staff

Training WeekCamp Tahquitz

NYLTWeekend 1

(WJR)

NYLTWeekend 2

(WJR)

NYLTWeekend 2

(WJR)

7:00pmVOA Meeting/

Venturing Forum(WJR)

6:30pmGladstones

“Meet the Driver”Reception

Tribe Spring Trip

Long BeachGrand Prix

7:00pmCub Scout

andBoy Scout

Roundtables(WJR)

Civil WarCamporee

El Dorado Park

Civil WarCamporee

El Dorado Park

7:45am Safety Training

Day (EDP)Civil War

CamporeeEl Dorado ParkOA CALL OUT

7:00pmCub Scout

andBoy Scout

Roundtables(WJR)

7:00pmCub Scout

andBoy Scout

Roundtables(WJR)

7:45amCommissioner

CollegeLong BeachGrand Prix

PASSOVER ENDS

Scout Shop ClosedPASSOVER

BEGINS

Scout Shop Closed

7:00pmVOA Meeting/

Venturing Forum(WJR)

Long BeachGrand Prix

PALMSUNDAY

GOODFRIDAY

7:00pmVOA Meeting/

Venturing Forum(WJR)

7:00pmLos Fierros

District Meeting(SSC)

6:00pmCouncil Properties

Meeting (SSC)7:00pm Program

Committee Meeting (SSC)

7:00pmPolaris District Meeting (LVCC)

7:00pmPolaris

District Meeting(LVCC)

7:00pmPolaris District Meeting (LVCC)

OA ORDEAL (CT) OA ORDEAL (CT)International Camporee

at Mataguay Scout Ranch

OA ORDEAL (CT)International Camporee

at Mataguay Scout Ranch

7:45amSafety Training

Day (WJR)

7:00pmCouncil

MembershipMeeting (SSC)

Tribe Spring Trip

7:00pmCouncil

MembershipMeeting(SSC)

6:00pmCouncil

PropertiesMeeting(SSC)

7:00pmCouncil

MembershipMeeting (SSC)

7:00pmUnit

CommissionersMeeting (WJR)

Tribe Spring Trip

7:00pmCommissioner

Cabinet Meeting(SSC)

7:00pm Commissioner

Cabinet Meeting(SSC)

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MOTHER’SDAY

MEMORIALDAY

Outback Camporee • Fri/Sat/Sun, April 26, 27, 28Firestone Scout Camp

OA Call • Sat April 27These are monthly informational meetings for all leaders. The program at these meetings centers on the next monthly theme to be presented at your Unit. Helpful hints, activity ideas, ceremonies, games and other useful information are presented from experienced Scoutmasters to new den leaders, everyone can lean a new trick. Don’t know what the council does for you? Not sure about the neatest news? Come to enjoy the great fellowships with other Scouters.

OA Spring Ordeal • May 3, 4, 5Camp Tahquitz

Mothers Day • May 12Scouts don’t forget!

Memorial Day Weekend • May 25, 26, 27

Scout-O-Rama • Saturday, June 1

Afterguard Sea ScoutsApril 4, 7:30pm LB Sea BaseMonthly meeting of our Council Ships and crews where relevant information regarding events, training and upcoming events.

Cub / Boy Scout Roundtables (NEW LOCATION!)April 11, 7pm 3114 E South St, Lakewood 90712These are monthly informational meetings for all leaders. The program at these meetings centers on the next monthly theme to be presented at your Unit. Helpful hints, activity ideas, ceremonies, games and other useful information are presented from experienced Scoutmas-ters to new den leaders, everyone can lean a new trick. Don’t know what the council does for you? Not sure about the neatest news? Come to enjoy the great fellowships with other Scouters.

Commissioner Basic TrainingApril 13, 8am Lakewood Village Community ChurchCommissioners are volunteers who lend their Scouting experience to help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. To be a commissioner you must enroll in training courses that will teach you how to be the most valuable resource to the units in your care.

Afterguard Sea Scouts • May 2, 7:30 SSB

Cub / Boy Scout Roundtables (NEW LOCATION!)May 9, 7pm 3114 E South St, Lakewood 90712

Safety Training Day• May 11, 8am LB Sea BaseThis training offers information about Safe Scouting. Course includes information on Youth Protection, Health & Safety, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Trek Safely, and Climb on Safety.

Afterguard Sea ScoutsJune 6, 7:30pm LB Sea Base

Cub / Boy Scout Roundtables (NEW LOCATION!)June 13, 7pm 3114 E South St, Lakewood 90712

NYLT Part I • June 21-23, Camp TahquitzNYLT is an intense, 6-day outdoor leadership training experience for youth troop and crew leaders. The course goal is to prepare young men and women to become superior leaders in their troop or crews. The LBAC Course is offered over two weekends.

NYLT Part II • June 28-June 30, Camp Tahquitz

NYLT 2013Sign up for youth leadership training. Registrations are open to Boy Scouts at least 13 years old and First Class or above. Must complete 7th grade. NEW this year: open to Venturing Scouts, male and female, as well. This challenging outdoor experience will teach leadership skills and team development. Scouts will come back ready and better able to serve their home troops.

This training is recommended for Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, and troop officers. Scoutmasters should encourage their Scouts to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn skills applicable in high school and college, too. The entire course takes place over two weekends in June. Scouts must attend all six days to complete the course. Both weekends will be held at Camp Tahquitz. Deadline is June 8. See website for forms.

Spring CamporeeWelcome to the Land Down Under! A competitive, fun-filled weekend for Boy Scouts. New this year: Webelos are invited to visit on Saturday April 27. Come throw boomer-angs, navigate the Aussie obstacle course, and build a dune buggy. An Australian Outback Adventure for the ages! April 26-28 at Firestone Reservation.

TRADE-O-REEScouts and Scouters, Trade-O-Ree is back! This once a year event is where patch collectors, memorabilia collectors and individuals gather to trade, buy, sell and learn about the “cool” side of Scout Patchcollecting.This event is open toeveryone. Especially Scouts withan eager interest to learn. The Trade-O-ree will take place at Long Beach City College from8am – 2pm. Look for the flyer on the Council website. See you there!

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