December 16, 2020 THE END OF AN ERA SMISER SCOUT CENTER TO CLOSE DECEMBER 31ST

Earlier this year, plans were announced to consolidate the Greater ’s administrative headquarters to the LA office. As a result, the Pasadena “Smiser” Scout Center will be closed starting December 31. This decision came after evaluating the best uses for council office spaces earlier in the year as well as the effect of COVID on overall operations.

The closure of the Smiser Scout Center marks the end of an era in San Gabriel Valley Scouting. This beloved space served as the San Gabriel Valley Council Headquarters and has allowed us to serve countless Scouts, Adult Volunteers, and Community Partners for over 25 years.

Going forward, administrative services will be consolidated at the Cushman Watt Scout Center located at 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026. The San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop will also temporarily close on December 31. A new store location will be announced in January 2021. Keep an eye out for the announcement of the new location in the Weekly Scouter News.

Until the new San Gabriel Valley Scout Shop opens, the following locations are ready to serve Scouting members:

GLAAC Scout Shops https://www.glaacbsa.org/scout_shops

Los Angeles Scout Shop 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 718-6676 Hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 10-4 (closes at 3 p.m. Saturdays). Closed Sunday and Monday

Cabrillo Scout Shop 3000 Shoshonean Rd. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 832-7139 Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed Sunday and Monday

Verdugo Hills Council Scout Shop https://vhcbsa.org/scout-shop/ 1325 Grandview Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201(818) 243-6282 Monday and Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday – Thursday 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday 9:30 AM to 3 PM Sunday CLOSED

Old Baldy Council Scout Shop http://www.ciecbsa.org/scout-shop/9950 4650 E. Arrow Highway, Suite B3, Montclair, CA 91763 (909) 625-4534 Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: Closed Closed Daily for Lunch approx. 1:00 - 2:00