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If you have not heard, Boy Scouts of America turns 100 next year!! To start the year off we will be involved with the Tournament of Roses Parade. You will be hearing more about the parade as we get closer as we will have groups decorating it.
One of our unit commissioners and active OA adults, Bruce Roth passed away Thursday, April 30th. Details on a memorial service to follow as they become available.
Jess Acciacca passed away on Monday, January 19, at the age 73. Jess served the Orange County Council proudly for 13 years. He and his wife, Barbara, were married for 54 years.
Participating in Climbing Activities for Scout-O-Rama
All youth participants (male and female youth) must follow the climbing guidelines that have been established per National BSA guidelines. A required Hold Harmless/Consent form for each youth participant that is signed by their parents is mandatory. The Council will have blank forms at Scout-O-Rama for parents to fill out.
According to Wikipedia, there are about 100,000 scouts with physical or mental disabilities in the Unites States. The March program theme for Troops is Disabilities Awareness.
This is a composite book of many different publications BSA has presented in the past. This combines:
An interpreter strip for Signing for the Deaf can be earned by all Scouts.
An Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the
centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, and for other purposes.
Webelos Scouting prepares boys for the change from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. While they technically still are members of a Cub Pack, Webelos Scouts become more involved in planning their activities, and performance approval begins to move from parents to unit leaders.
The 2009 participant applications for NYLT/Trailblazers are out. Sign up early because this National Youth Leadership Training course fills up fast!
WHO:
for all adult leaders in all BSA programs
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7.00 to 9.00 PM
WHERE:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Irvine Stake
23 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92614
(same place as Roundtable and Youth Protection training)
RESERVATIONS:
Please call to make sure it isn’t cancelled at the last minute
Notify Michael Haggin (949-551-1491 or mhaggin@sbcglobal.net)
COST?
Nothing. Nada. Hold on to your money.
WHY:
Don’t re-invent the wheel!!
Learn what has and hasn’t worked for other Boy Scout leaders
A required part of the training plan for all BSA adult leader
positions: Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, Venture leaders,
Varsity leaders ...... all of them
The latest e-learning course available on MyScouting’s E-Learning Course Management System. Effective January 1, 2009, Weather Hazards training is mandatory for at least one adult on each tour. The course includes training, testing, and additional resources on weather conditions that may be encountered during BSA activities, including lightning, flash floods, tornadoes, hot and cold weather, hail, and hurricanes. Participants who complete the course earn a Weather Smart Certificate of Completion.
Ten years ago the Orange County Council stepped up its efforts in giving more scouts the opportunity to attend the National Jamboree. "We felt we weren't sending enough boys to the National Jamboree so we set a goal to increase the number of troops going each time so that within 10 years we would be sending 10 troops." says Tom Brashears, 2010 Council Jamboree Committee Chair for the Orange County Council. In 2005 Orange County Council sent 8 troops. Each troop is comprised of 36 scouts and 4 adults. This gave 288 scouts the opportunity to attend the National Jamboree held in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia.
Eagles Wanted for 2010 Rose Parade
If you have not heard, Boy Scouts of America turns 100 next year!! To start the year off we will be involved with the Tournament of Roses Parade. You will be hearing more about the parade as we get closer as we will have groups decorating it.
Attached is the information regarding our Eagle Scouts participating in the 2010 Tournament of Roses parade. The Orange County Council will have 100 boys representing us. Scouts must have earned their Eagle within 18 months of Sept. 1, 2009.
Eagle Flyer
Troop 2010 Application
Parental Consent
Rancho Del Mar Commissioner passes away
One of our unit commissioners and active OA adults, Bruce Roth passed away Thursday, April 30th. Details on a memorial service to follow as they become available.
Visit the Bruce Roth Tribute page to leave a comment.
Visit Troop 28's web site
http://www.troop28.info/
Valued Council Employee Passes Away At Age 73
Jess Acciacca passed away on Monday, January 19, at the age 73. Jess served the Orange County Council proudly for 13 years. He and his wife, Barbara, were married for 54 years.
Visit the Jess A Tribute page to leave a comment.
Scout O Rama Permission Form for Climbing Activities
Participating in Climbing Activities for Scout-O-Rama
All youth participants (male and female youth) must follow the climbing guidelines that have been established per National BSA guidelines. A required Hold Harmless/Consent form for each youth participant that is signed by their parents is mandatory. The Council will have blank forms at Scout-O-Rama for parents to fill out.
No one will be able to climb on a unit climbing wall or commercial climbing wall without the signed Hold Harmless/Consent form. Please distribute this information to all of your families so that all youth have the opportunity to participate.
Please direct any questions to the Council Risk Management Committee at rm@ocbsa.org.
Scouting with Disabilities
According to Wikipedia, there are about 100,000 scouts with physical or mental disabilities in the Unites States. The March program theme for Troops is Disabilities Awareness.
Since its founding in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has had fully participating members with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. James E. West, the first Chief Scout Executive, was a person with a disability. Although most of the BSA's efforts have been directed at keeping such boys in the mainstream of Scouting, it has also recognized the special needs of those with severe disabilities.
The Boy Scout Handbook has had braille editions for many years; merit badge pamphlets have been recorded on cassette tapes for the blind; and closed-caption training videos have been produced for those who are deaf. In 1965, registration of over-age Scouts with mental disabilities became possible—a privilege now extended to many people with disabilities.
The BSA's policy has always been to treat members with disabilities and special needs as much like other members as possible, but a local council may make some accommodations in advancement requirements if necessary. A Scout with a permanent physical or mental disability may select an alternate merit badge in lieu of a required merit badge if his disabling condition prohibits the Scout from completing the necessary requirements of a particular required merit badge. This substitute should provide a similar learning experience." Full guidelines and explanations are available through the local council and on the Application for Alternate Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges, No. 58-730. The local council advancement committee must approve the application. A Scout may also request changes in the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The procedures are are described in the Boy Scout Requirements book, No. 33215.
Literature
This is a composite book of many different publications BSA has presented in the past. This combines:
- 33059, Scouting for Youth with Mental Retardation
- 33065, Scouting for Youth with Learning Disabilities
- 33063, Scouting for Blind & Visually Impaired
- 32998, Scouting for Youth with Emotional Disabilitites
- 33057, Scouting for Youth with Physical Disabilities
- 33061, Scouting for Youth who are Deaf
- 89-239B, Council Advisory Committee on Youth with Disabilities
- 89-120D, Scouting Resources for Serving Youth with Disabilities
Recognitions
An interpreter strip for Signing for the Deaf can be earned by all Scouts.
Requirements and a pamphlet for a Disabilities Awareness merit badge are designed to help many thousands of America's youth develop a positive attitude toward individuals with disabilities and special needs.
Each year, the BSA presents the national Woods Services Award to an adult in Scouting who has demonstrated exceptional service and leadership in the field of Scouting for disabled people.
The Torch of Gold Award is available for similar presentation by local councils.
For more information visit:
http://www.scouting.org/Media/FactSheets/02-508.aspx
PUBLIC LAW 110–363—OCT. 8, 2008
An Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the
centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, and for other purposes.
The Congress finds as follows:
(1) The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its centennial on February 8, 2010.
(2) The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth organization in the United States, with 3,000,000 youth members and 1,000,000 adult leaders in the traditional programs of Cub
Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing.
(3) Since 1910, more than 111,000,000 youth have participated in Scouting’s traditional programs.
(4) The Boy Scouts of America was granted a Federal charter in 1916 by an Act of the 64th Congress which was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson.
(5) In the 110th Congress, 248 members of the House of Representative and the Senate have participated in Boy Scouts of America as Scouts or adult leaders.
(6) The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is ‘‘to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath
and Law’’.
(7) Every day across our Nation, Scouts and their leaders pledge to live up the promise in the Scout Oath—‘‘On my honor I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight’’—and the Scout Law, according to which a Scout is ‘‘Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient,
Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent’’.
(8) In the past 4 years alone, Scouting youth and their leaders have volunteered more than 6,500,000 hours of service to their communities through more than 75,000 service projects,
benefiting food banks, local schools, and civic organizations.
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Related Info
Coin Collecting Merit Badge
- National Logo Contest
- Planning Materials
- Historic Facts
Webelos Transition
Webelos Scouting prepares boys for the change from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. While they technically still are members of a Cub Pack, Webelos Scouts become more involved in planning their activities, and performance approval begins to move from parents to unit leaders.
Webelos Transition involves the Cub Scout pack, the Boy Scout troop, the Unit Commissioner and the District Webelos transition Chair. Each plays an important role in helping the Scout to become aware of the exciting experiences of Boy Scouts, to choose the "right troop" and to be prepared to make the change from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.
NYLT - Trailblazers 2009
The 2009 participant applications for NYLT/Trailblazers are out. Sign up early because this National Youth Leadership Training course fills up fast!
Course Dates: June 20 to June 25, 2009, @ SSRLV
Scoutmaster / Parent Info
Application
More info on the Youth Leadership Training Continiuum
New Leader Essentials Training
WHO:
for all adult leaders in all BSA programs
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7.00 to 9.00 PM
WHERE:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Irvine Stake
23 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92614
(same place as Roundtable and Youth Protection training)
RESERVATIONS:
Please call to make sure it isn’t cancelled at the last minute
Notify Michael Haggin (949-551-1491 or mhaggin@sbcglobal.net)
COST?
Nothing. Nada. Hold on to your money.
WHY:
Don’t re-invent the wheel!!
Learn what has and hasn’t worked for other Boy Scout leaders
A required part of the training plan for all BSA adult leader
positions: Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, Venture leaders,
Varsity leaders ...... all of them
Hazardous Weather Training
The latest e-learning course available on MyScouting’s E-Learning Course Management System. Effective January 1, 2009, Weather Hazards training is mandatory for at least one adult on each tour. The course includes training, testing, and additional resources on weather conditions that may be encountered during BSA activities, including lightning, flash floods, tornadoes, hot and cold weather, hail, and hurricanes. Participants who complete the course earn a Weather Smart Certificate of Completion.
The course content is appropriate for Boy Scouts and Venturers as well as adult leaders.
Visit the Online Training Portal
More Info at Scouting Health and Safety
Jamboree 2010
Ten years ago the Orange County Council stepped up its efforts in giving more scouts the opportunity to attend the National Jamboree. "We felt we weren't sending enough boys to the National Jamboree so we set a goal to increase the number of troops going each time so that within 10 years we would be sending 10 troops." says Tom Brashears, 2010 Council Jamboree Committee Chair for the Orange County Council. In 2005 Orange County Council sent 8 troops. Each troop is comprised of 36 scouts and 4 adults. This gave 288 scouts the opportunity to attend the National Jamboree held in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia.
The 2010 National Jamboree again will be held in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. This will be one of the highlights of the year for the Boy Scouts of America which will be celebration 100 years of Scouting in the US.
So you are interested in going to the 2010 National Jamboree... Here the qualifications.
1. Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts.
2. Must have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010, but not have reached their 18th birthday by August 3, 2010.
3. All Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must participate in a pre-jamboree training experience.
4. Complete Personal Health and Medical Record prior to the pre-jamboree training;
5. Have been active in a troop or team for at least six months prior to July 1, 2010; and be approved by the unit leader and local council.
Youth are encouraged to register now to secure a spot.
Adult Application
Youth Application
Council Contingent site
National site
Oct 16 Recruitment Meeting Flyer See also agenda attached below.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 2010NSJLeaderApp.PDF | 76.72 KB |
| 2010NSJYouthApp.PDF | 122.32 KB |
| 2010-10 RecruitFlyer.PDF | 291.29 KB |
| 2010-10 RecruitAgenda.doc | 489 KB |
| 34059.jpg | 14.91 KB |
| SOR CLIMBING.pdf | 57.08 KB |
| Parent Consent 2010 TOR.pdf | 34.24 KB |
| Troop 2010 Application 2010 TOR.pdf | 98.65 KB |
| Eagle Flyer 2010 TOR.pdf | 75.74 KB |
