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Editor: Romy Longwell Western Los Angeles County Council October 26, 2005 16525 Sherman Way, #C‐8 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 933‐0103

To: Executives From: Roy L. Williams, Subject: BSA Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Aftermath—Update

This memo is an update on the status and plans of the National Council in support of those harmed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. I continue to be in awe of the tremendous acts of service and kindness demonstrated by Scouting vol­ unteers and professionals in the wake of these storms. The facts that we know to date include the following: • Local councils that remain significantly impacted include those in the headquarters cities of New Orleans, Lou­ isiana; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Mobile, Alabama; Lafayette, Louisiana; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Beaumont, Texas; and Galveston, Texas. • Our Southern Region office is coordinating housing and basic living necessities for BSA employees as well as addressing business operation needs of councils. This team has also assisted in coordinating Scout camp prop­ erties for temporary housing needs. • Donations to the BSA Foundation Hurricane Relief Fund are now at over $525,000. Funds have been requested by and distributed to 60 employees to date for a total of $115,000 distributed. • Four councils have timber down in camp with significant property damage. Efforts to send volunteer work crews are under way by several councils. • Council Scout executives and their executive committees continue working on their recovery plans and focus­ ing on rebuilding. Meeting business operation financial needs remains a primary concern for 2005 and 2006. The National Council is continuing to work closely with these councils to minimize and relieve financial obli­ gations wherever possible. • Several councils across the country have offered employment opportunities to BSA staff and professionals from affected councils who may need them. • On the Good Turn for America Web site, the disaster recovery sub site provides an avenue to learn more about council needs, share ideas on how to help locally, and capture the great service projects taking place in re­ sponse to this disaster. We are very glad and proud to see the spirit of service being provided by our packs, Boy Scout troops, and crews around the country. • Good Turn for America continues to be a key communications link for thousands of Scouts and leaders across the country who are assisting victims. The recent call by the American Red Cross for an additional 40,000 vol­ unteers has been posted along with an avenue to connect to local American Red Cross chapters. Also, collabo­ rations on Scouting for Food projects with The Salvation Army and other organizations are meeting needs of local food pantries. Also, the www.goodturnforamerica.org Web site’s disaster recovery section has received offers from more than 82 Scout units who want to help units. The Southern Region office is coordinating this support. Thank you for your acts of kindness to our Scouting family and beyond. God bless you all. The for Distinguished More personnel news… Service to Youth Thanks to a letter from Customer Service Supervisor, Nominations Due: Lucy Pena, WLACC was selected as K­EARTH 101’s Friday, November 18, 2005 “Office of the Day” on October 19th and treated to a —– breakfast of bagels and coffee by the radio station. Recommendations for 2005 WLACC is now in the running for the station’s The Boy Scouts of America, via the National Court of Honor, “Office of the Year.” Congratulations to everyone & may award the Silver Antelope Award for distinguished service THANKS, LUCY! to registered, volunteer Scouters in the Western Region. You are invited to recommend an individual who meets the intent and WESTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNCIL requirements of this recognition. ANTELOPE VALLEY DISTRICT—Part Time Position Available (See page 6 for details) The nominee should be: 1. An individual over 21 years of age. 2. Registered as a volunteer Scouter. 3. Residing in the jurisdiction of the Western Region. Hot Items at the Boy Scouts of America National 4. A person of noteworthy service and exceptional character. Council Web Site – www.Scouting.org 5. A person who has demonstrated leadership and service in area and regional activities. (This person may be represent­ NESA Eagle Scout Scholarships – http://www.scouting.org/ ing the Western Region with service on a national task force nav/enter.jsp?s=ba&c=ne committee.) Two revised applications for the Cooke Eagle Scout Aca­ Please submit the recommendation through the individual’s lo­ demic Scholarships and the Hall/McElwain Merit Scholar­ cal council with sufficient lead time for local approval and area ships are now available from the BSA Website. endorsement. The recommendation needs to be received in the regional office by Friday, December 30, 2005. Please discard all old scholarship forms. Only the new forms The recognition ceremony will be held with the national Meet­ will be acceptable. (Applications should be given only to ings in Washington, DC, May 24­26, 2006. graduating high school seniors because the forms will change each year.) For additional details, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 818­933­0129 or Applications for both scholarships will be accepted after Oc­ dfortin@bsa­la.org. tober 1, 2005, but postmarked no later than midnight January 31, 2006. Personnel News—WLACC Disaster Recovery – http://www.goodturnforamerica.org/ Please join us in welcoming Hamlet Shirvani as our newest Dis­ disasterrecovery/index.html trict Director. In the aftermath of a major disaster, members of the Boy Hamlet was born in Isfahan, Iran in 1959 and came to the United Scouts of America throughout the country demonstrate their States in 1974. He eventually landed in Tempe, Arizona, en­ commitment to help other people in numerous ways. With rolled in McClintock High school, and was the only student in your support and assistance, Scouts are working diligently to the high school who was an Armenian and Iranian. He gradu­ provide aid and assistance to those affected by recent disas­ ated from high school in 1976 and attended Arizona State Uni­ ters. versity where he received a degree in economics in 1981. Ready & Prepared Award ­ http://www.scouting.org/ In 1982, Hamlet came to to find a job and maybe a awards/10­278/index.html career. His first job was as a business analyst for a major de­ fense contractor in Southern California. He pursued an ad­ The BSA Ready & Prepared Award was developed to en­ vanced degree in business economics during that time. courage and reward Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, In 1989, he decided to pursue a career in professional scouting and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices while and was hired by . Hamlet accepted a enjoying challenging activities. The award acknowledges the promotion with , served successfully common sense and judgment, founded on knowledge and in and most recently was a District Di­ training, used to incorporate risk management into a unit's rector with . He joined Western Los An­ decision­making process. It recognizes that the more respon­ geles County Council on October 16, 2005 as District Director sibility individual members take for their personal health and in Balboa Oaks. His service area also includes Cahuenga Dis­ safety, the more everyone contributes to a successful activity. trict. Hamlet says “so far I have enjoyed every second of my th Scouting career.” Scouting’s 95 Anniversary ­ http://www.scouting.org/ media/anniversary/index.html On this 95th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America, we salute the history of Scouting, and 95 years of Good Turns for America. Americanism Award A Tribute to Character 2007 World Scout ­ http://www.scouting.org/ honoring jamboree/world/index.html Jeanne & Rex Sinquefield Join us for the 2007 held at Hylands Wednesday, November 30, 2005 Park in Chelmsford, Essex, in the heart of England, the birth­ The Beverly Hills Hotel place of the Scouting movement. WLACC will present Jeanne & Rex Sinquefield with Get your request in now. The Western Los Angeles County the Council’s prestigious Americanism Award at a Council has a limited amount of space available in the Western Region Contingent. A selection process will be implemented to dinner in their honor. For more information, or to re­ review youth and leader applications. ceive an invitation, please contact Ronnie Daniel, Di­ Do Your Good Turn for America rector Development at Rdaniel@bsa­la.org. http://www.goodturnforamerica.org/

From barn raisings to soup kitchens, ordinary Americans have always made an extraordinary difference in the lives of their neighbors and in their communities by lending a helping hand. Patrol Challenge Today, America needs the service of its citizens more than ever. http://bsa­la.org/miscellaneous/2005_Patrol_Challenge.htm Hunger, lack of adequate shelter, poor health—these are issues that affect all of us. The Boy Scouts of America believes that FRIDAY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21­23, 2005 we can do something about these issues—if we work together. COUNCIL WIDE ­ PATROL CHALLENGE That's why we've created Good Turn for America. Good Turn for America is a collaboration with The Salvation Army, Habi­ IT'S BACK…BIGGER AND BETTER THAN LAST YEAR... tat for Humanity, American Red Cross, and thousands of other community organizations that focuses the power of volunteer­ Based on last year’s great success and participation, the Scaven­ ism on these important community issues. ger Hunt has been scheduled as a 2005 Council Activity. All pa­ trols in the Western Los Angeles County Council are invited to participate in the "WLACC Patrol Challenge". Read about last Announcing The New Duty To God Promotion Patch year’s district event as the feature article in the September 2005 issue of Scouting Magazine. Patch: Duty to God Promotion Patch The Challenge is open to 2 nd Year Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Purpose: To learn about & promote religious Varsity Scouts and Venturers. LDS Patrols will start Friday the emblems 21st and end Saturday night the 22nd. Observant Jewish patrols Requirements: Attend or make a presentation on may check in after sundown on Saturday with competition ending religious emblems & make a com­ on Sunday. Do yourself a favor ­ be a hero to your 2 nd year We­ mitment to Duty to God belos Den, Troop, Team or Crew and plan on attending this activ­ Eligibility: Both youth and adults – of all ity, it may be the most fun you'll have at any event all year. To faiths – may earn this patch get on the email update list, check for early bonus points, or for Resources: Video, scripts & slide presentations more info, send your email address to [email protected]. Or Available from: www.praypub.org or call 1­800­933­7729 call Paul Oliver (818) 368­8110 or Jack Fishel (818) 989­1106. Western Los Angeles County Council for the 21 st Century

February Course Thursday ­ Saturday, February 9 ­11, 2006 Donate Your Vehicle & Thursday – Saturday, February 23 – 2006 Free Pick­Up/Towing Tom Muir, Course Director Tax Deductible Receipt March Course Friday – Sunday, March 24 – 26, 2006 Proceeds Benefit & Thursday – Saturday, April 6 – 8, 2006 Boy Scouts of America Bill “Moose” Shattuck, Course Director Call: 1­888­250­4490 October Course Friday – Sunday, October 27 – 29, 2006 Religious Emblem Program—Bill Hart District 2006 Philmont Expedition If any unit in the Bill Hart District is in need of a presentation on the Religious Emblem program I would be honored to present the Expedition #707­O program. I have the video and have been in close contact with P.R. Depart Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 5, 2006 A.Y. I can be contacted at the following #'s Overnight Philmont Thursday, July 6, 2006 home 661­251­4018 Philmont Check­In Friday, July 7, 2006 cell 661­714­2829 Depart Philmont Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Return Los Angeles, Thursday, July 20, 2006 Your in Scouting, 6 Crews with 72 Participants Bill Atwood Unit Commissioner Bill Hart District The estimated 2006 Council Philmont Contingent fee is William M. Atwood $1,005.00 per participant and includes the 12­day Phil­ [email protected] mont backpacking expedition plus round trip transporta­ tion from Los Angeles via Amtrak and the Philmont Bus, meals & extra night to and from Philmont, program Scouting For Food – www.bsa­la.org expenses at Philmont, council administrative fee and a contingency. Boy Scout Councils throughout Los Angeles and Orange County are coordinating a Food Drive in cooperation with local Food The current Council Philmont Contingent payment Banks & Pantries. As an organization, the Boy Scouts of America schedule is: (due for September 1, 2005) a total of has made a strong commitment to help disadvantaged communities $360.00 (Less deposits and payments received). Future through a food drive called “Scouting for Food.” This “Good Turn payments due are; January 15, 2006, $320.00 (for a total for America” will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2005 of $680.00), and May 1, 2006, $325.00 (for a total (Bag Distribution) and Saturday, November 12, 2005 (Bag Col­ $1,000.00). lection). Although the 2006 Council Philmont Contingent is fully For additional details, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support subscribed, a waiting list has been established for any Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 818­933­0129 or eligible Scout or Leader that would like to participate. dfortin@bsa­la.org or your District Scouting For Food Chairman. Reservation for the 2007 Council Philmont Contingent 2006 Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases Con­ will begin later this year. tingent For additional details, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Donald Rogert Canoe Base on Perch Lake Support Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center Atikokan, Ontario 818­933­0129 or dfortin@bsa­la.org. Canada The Council Activities and Civic Service Committee has requested Reservations for the summer of 2006. Horsemanship Merit Badge

Request for reservations are being accepted for eligible Boy Visit their website at www.eldustberry.org. Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturer, and leaders

Reservation for the 2007 Council Northern Tier Contingent will MSAS Astronomy Village – Science Center begin later this year. & Observatory

For additional details, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support Please visit their website at www.mountain­skies.org for Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 818­933­0129 or in­depth information. dfortin@bsa­la.org. 21 st World Scout Jamboree 2007 – United Kingdom www.scouting2007.org Weird, Wild & Wonderful

For details on the United States Contingent to the 21 st World Scout www.aquariumofpacific.org Jamboree go to http://scouting.org/jamboree/world/index.html.

For additional details, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 818­933­0129 or dfortin@bsa­la.org. – Lodge Conclave/Fellowship Field Trip Factory

Friday – Sunday www.fieldtripfactory.com October 28­30, 2005 Sage Ranch Park Free Field Trips 1 Black Canyon Road Santa Susana, CA 93063­4632 For over 10 years, Field Trip Factory has delivered FREE, fun field trips to communi­ We are back on for Sage Ranch Park. We had a great time there ties across the country. Field Trip Factory last year with a turn out that was twice as large as the year be­ offers hands­on lessons in real life environ­ fore. David Kogen is the Chairman of this event.His Adviser is ments, where children are taught valuable John Overton who can be reached by E­mail if you have any skills. Last year, over 3,000 Tiger Cub questions at [email protected]. Groups, Cub Scout Dens, and Boy Scout Troops participated in our field trips, meet­ ing program and advancement requirements Order of the Arrow – Vigil Honor for Outstanding Service in nutrition, fitness, creative problem­ solving, teamwork, literacy, individuality, Vigil Honor Nomination Forms Due: animal care, recycling and geography. Saturday, October 29, 2005 Schedule your field trip online at www. Lodge Conclave/Fellowship fieldtripfactory.com or call (800) 987­6409.

After two years of service as a Brotherhood member, and with California Hunter the approval of the National Order of the Arrow Committee, a Education/Safety Course youth or adult Arrowman may be selected to be recognized with the Vigil Honor for outstanding service to Scouting, their Offered by the California Department of lodge, or the Order of the Arrow. Fish & Game 3 rd Saturday of Every Month Angeles Shooting Ranges 12651 Little Tujunga Canyon Road Order of the Arrow – Lodge Winter Ordeal & Brotherhood Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 Induction Weekend (D) 818­899­5735 www.angelesranges.com Save the Date Friday – Saturday December 2­3, 2005

For additional details, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 818­933­0129 or dfortin@bsa­la.org.

Order of the Arrow – National Order of the Arrow Conference

National Order of the Arrow Conference Saturday – Saturday July 29 to August 3, 2006 Michigan State University ActiveCA ­ www.ActiveCA.org 0129 or dfortin@bsa­la.org or your District ActiveCA Chair­ man. Visit the website for a flier: http://www.bsa­la.org/ miscellaneous/documents/2005_ActiveCA.pdf Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholar­ Ø The Boy Scouts are partnering with the governor to ship promote a program to increase awareness and par­ Provided by: National Jewish Committee on Scout­ ticipation in fitness and health enhancement for ing scouts and the general public. Ø Each district in the western LA Council is being Deadline: December 31, 2005 asked to create their own plan to promote “Active­ Award Amount: $1000 for each year for four years. Ca/Live in a Healthy State” Awards Available: 1 Ø The steering committee for this project has created Type of Award: Scholarship the following suggestions which you can use, alter, or throw out and create your own plan. Website: www.jewishscouting.org/njcs/awards/eagle. Ø Each district must come up with their plan, write up html a rough draft, and e­mail it to Dr. Barry Carlin, the committee co­chair by July 21 st, and plan to present Description: it at the July 27 th council coordinated Meeting. The Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholar­ Ø Part of the plan will be to have scouts present the ship is available to seniors in high school who are regis­ program to the public at local organization meetings tered and active members of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity and events already scheduled. A scout will give a Scout team or Venturing crew. You must have short speech about the program, a handout about the received the Eagle Scout Award, demonstrate financial program will be handed out, and a press release will be sent to local media. Local media can also be in­ need, be a member of a synagogue, and have received vited to attend the event. the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem to be eli­ Ø A youth co­chair will need to be chosen in each dis­ gible for this award. At least four letters of recommen­ trict dation are also required. Ø The council committee will supply districts with a one page handout to give all attendees which de­ Additional Information: www.jewishscouting.org/njcs/ scribes the program. awards/eagle.html Ø Each district must create a SHORT script for a scout to say when presenting to a group. Please include Download application: www.jewishscouting.org/njcs/ this with the draft you e­mail on 7/21. You can use awards/15­253.pdf the one page handout mentioned above as a guide Ø Each district will plan an official kick­off event. The guidelines are in a packet from Governor Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study Schwarzenegger Ø Possible groups to approach to speak at or have a The application is used to apply to all four JCOS Schol­ booth/table to talk to people: arships. Use one application per scholarship. o Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Elks, AYSO, church’s, synagogues, All scout groups, girl scouts, Chambers If you are a senior in high school and an Eagle Scout ­ of commerce, Hispanic, Asian and other cultural we encourage you to apply. groups, school assembly’s, 10K’s, walk­a­thon’s, marathon’s, local sporting events, charity events, Joyce Stein local athletic leagues & teams, local business’s to offer it to their employees (healthy, fit workers have Chair, WLACC­JCOS less injuries and work comp costs, and are more productive, morale is better and the company is P.S. Thank you Steve Arnold for bringing this opportu­ more profitable. Perhaps the company can promote nity to our attention. their workers to exercise during lunch or right after work), Police & Fire department, doctors, dentists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, gyms. o Senior centers, YMCA’s, tennis clubs, Si­ erra club, Martial arts clubs, dance schools, boys and girls clubs, golf clubs

For additional details, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Sup­ port Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 818­933­ Attention Eagle Scouts! The Hoyt S. Pardee Eagle Scout Scholarship Award is available to High School Seniors and College freshesh man! IF YOU ARE AN EAGLE SCOUT AND A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL OR FRESH­ MAN IN COLLEGE FOR THE 2005­2006 SCHOOL YEAR READ THIS!

Annually, your Boy Scout Council offers $11,000 in scholarship awards to three qualified Eagle Scouts, who best exhibit the traits and skills needed to excel in life.

The scholarships are given in honor of Hoyt S. Pardee, a well­known Los Angeles businessman, homebuilder and Eagle Scout. Mr. Pardee has served on the Council’s Executive Board of Directors for many years and is a gener­ ous contributor to Scouting, as well as numerous other worthy causes. We are most grateful for his exemplary leadership.

Applicants for the Hoyt S. Pardee Eagle Scout Scholarship Award will be evaluated on their experiences in leader­ ship roles, as well as their scholastic achievements, athletic activities and Scouting record. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school or freshman year of college, and have attained the Eagle Scout rank while regis­ tered in a Scout Troop, Venture Crew or Explorer Post, within the Western Los Angeles County Council. Candi­ dates must still be registered with the Council.

Completed applications must be received at the Council office no later than February 24, 2006. Finalists will be selected for personal interviews that will be conducted on the afternoon of March 6, 2006. Scholarship winners will be determined following the interview process, and will be recognized at an evening banquet on Monday, April 17, 2006, at The Riviera Country Club. Applicants must be available for both dates. Application packages will be mailed in mid­November 2005

TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: NAME______ADDRESS______PHONE______E­MAIL______

RETURN THIS FORM TO : Hoyt S. Pardee Eagle Scout Scholarship c/o Western Los Angeles County Council, Boy Scouts of America Attention: Romy Longwell 16525 Sherman Way, Unit C­8 Van Nuys, CA 91406 818­933­0103

or e­mail your request to: RLongwell@bsa­la.org From Congressman Howard Berman’s Office

On Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2005 we will honor veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces with the 2n d annual San Fernando Valley Vet­ erans Day Parade.

You can help make this important event a success by becoming an official en­ trant in the parade. The parade will begin at 11:00am on the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Rinaldi Street and will run south on Laurel Canyon Boulevard for 1.3 miles and end at Paxton Street in Pacoima.

Veterans Day is a special day set aside to honor Veterans for their service and the sacrifices they and their families have made. At a time when our troops are actively engaged in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and throughout the world, the San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade is particularly impor­ tant to the proud veterans, families of veterans and troops from the San Fer­ nando Valley.

I thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your participation on Veterans Day. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (818) 891­9399 Ext. 124 or email [email protected]. Please mark this date on your calendar. Shortly a registration form will fol­ low so we can confirm the Boy’s Scouts participation in the parade.

Sincerely, Lydia Rojas­Cardoza" WESTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNCIL JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING (In conjunction with Cahuenga District’s 2005 Religious Emblem Weekend) FALL RELIGIOUS EMBLEM WORKSHOP Maccabee [Grades 1­3], Aleph [Grades 3­5], Ner Tamid [Age 11+], Etz Chaim [Age 14+] (Requirements available at www.jewishscouting.org/njcs/emblems/index.html)

November 20, 2005 / 18 Heshvan 5766 1:00 – 4:00 PM Limited Enrollment.

Temple Beth Hillel, Activities Building 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, CA 91607 (Between Whitsett and Laurel Cyn, enter from Laurelgrove)

Adult attendance is required with all Tiger, Cub and Webelos Scouts. Scouts in uniform please, including Scout Hats or Kippot.

If the emblem is completed by December 20, 2005, your Scout and family will be eligible to attend a JCOS Religious Emblem Recognition Luncheon on January 8, 2006. (Also mark your calendar for Temple Beth Hillel’s Scout Shabbat, March 3, 2006)

Questions? Contact David I. Karp, 818­781­1458, [email protected] Registration is made with the following form Donation of $5.00 payable to WLACC – JCOS also suggested Reservation Cutoff: November 10, 2005

(Tear off and return to David I. Karp, 13818 Cumpston Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401­5818.)

Scout(s) Name(s) ______Age _____ Pack/Troop ______

Which Emblem? ______Accompanying Adult:______

Mailing Address: ______

Telephone ______Fax ______Email ______

Donation suggested of $5.00 per Scout, payable to WLACC­JCOS. Enclosed? ______NATIONAL LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION ON SCOUTING (IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CAHUENGA DISTRICT’S 2005 RELIGIOUS EMBLEM WEEKEND) Invites all scouts to the:

FALL RELIGIOUS EMBLEM WORKSHOP GOD AND ME {GRADES 1­3}, GOD AND FAMILY {GRADES 3­5} GOD AND CHURCH {GRADES 7­9} GOD AND LIFE {GRADES 10­12}

{All girls and boys are invited to attend even if they are not in a scouting program}

{Materials for the workshop are available at the Scout Shop at 16525 Sherman Way Van Nuys} Telephone 818­781­1296 or 818 785­8700

November 19, 2005 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. at

Chapel of the Cross Lutheran church Fellowship Hall 10000 Sepulveda Mission Hills Ca. 91345 {between Lassen and Devonshire}

Adult attendance is required with all Tiger, Cub and Webelos Scouts Scouts in Full Dress Uniform please

Questions Contact Pastor Holder at 818­631­7661 [email protected]

Use the following form for registration and return to Pastor Holder 10000 Sepulveda Mission Hills Ca. 91345

Name______Age______Pack/Troop______

Which Emblem______Accompanying Adult______

Mailing Address______

Telephone______Email______Saint Francis de Sales Church and Troop 139 Welcome Cub and Boy Scouts to the FALL RELIGIOUS EMBLEM WORKSHOP Light of Christ[Grades 1­2], Parvuli Dei [Grades 3­5], Ad Altare [Age 13 +], Pope Pius XII [Age 15+] (Requirements available at www.nccs­bsa.org)

November 12, 2005 1:00 – 4:00 PM Barbeque to follow

St. Francis de Sales School Auditorium 13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks 91423 (Between Woodman and Fulton Ave, one block north of Ventura Blvd)

Adult attendance is required with all Tiger, Cub and Webelos Scouts. Scouts in uniform please.

If the emblem is completed by February 5, 2006, your Scout and family will be recognized during Scout Sunday, St. Fran­ cis de Sales Church at the 10:00 am Mass.

Questions? Contact Jim Armstrong, 818­209­8940, [email protected] Registration is made with the following form A registration fee of $7.00 payable to BSA Troop139 for course material and barbeque. Reservation Cutoff: November 7, 2005

(Tear off and return to Jim Armstrong, 4612 Nagle Ave, Sherman Oaks, Ca 91423)

Scout(s) Name(s) ______Age _____ Pack/Troop ______

Which Emblem? ______Accompanying Adult:______

Mailing Address: ______

Telephone ______Fax ______Email ______

Course fee of $7.00 per Scout, payable to BSA Troop 139. Enclosed? ______Western Los Angeles County Council Phone Numbers & Extensions

Direct Dial Access Now Available at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center Although the central number 818­785­8700 will still be answered by one of the Customer Service Representatives the following individuals and departments can now be called directly:

Ronnie Daniel Director of Development (818) 933­0105 Derek Fortin Director of Support Services (818) 933­0129 Lee Harrison Director of Operations, Emerald Bay (818) 933­0109 Ross Harrop Scout Executive (818) 933­0125 Elizabeth Hernandez Urban Emphasis (818) 933­0128 Kirk Hetherington Camp Director—Emerald Bay (818) 933­0126 Ursula Kennedy Quality Unit District Executive (818) 933­0112 Paul Lacayo Las Colinas District Director (818) 933­0110 Martha Londono Controller (818) 933­0118 Romy Longwell Finance Director (818) 933­0103 Jon Mackenzie Director of Camping (818) 933­0119 Sheryl McBride Director of Field Services (818) 933­0106 Dave Melton Systems Manager (818) 933­0108 Peggy Murphy Bill Hart District Executive (818) 933­0113 Mary Thompson Registrar (818) 933­0116 Maria Osuna Human Resource Specialist (818) 933­0107 Malyn Paat Camping Secretary (818) 933­0130 Clif Stewart Program Director, Emerald Bay (818) 933­0126 Colette Taylor Finance Director (818) 933­0104

Learning for Life (818) 995­1416 fax Brenda Bradford , Exploring Executive (818) 995­1415 Christine Demmitt Learning for Life Director (818) 995­1413

Valley Scout Shop (818) 781­1296

Antelope Valley Service Center (661) 942­0582 Karin Main, Customer Service Manager Vince Miller, Field Director Antelope Valley Scout Shop (661) 942­7820

Westside Service Center & Scout Shop (310) 839­9905 Frankie Melvin, District Director, Crescent Bay ext. 102 Wes Patterson, District Executive, Crescent Bay ext. 104 Western Los Angeles County Council Office Hours

The Anna Ruggieri Service Center will close at 4pm on Monday, October 31st

Regular Hours at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Regular Hours at the Antelope Valley Service Center

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM

Regular Hours at the Westside Service Center and Scout Store

Westside Scout Store Open: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Westside Service Center Open: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Learning For Life Office

Please call the Learning for Life office for their hours and/or to make an appointment.