VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5
MAY 2015
MONTHLY
EDITION
Scout Sentinel
Western Los Angeles County Council
NEWS, EVENTS
AND
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
RELATED
TO SCOUTS AND SCOUTING IN THE WESTERN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
COUNCIL OF THE BOY
SCOUTS OF AMERICA
On the Web at:
www.bsa-la.org
Hyperlinks guide
you throughout
each edition!
Inside this issue:
Family Day
1
Rifle Merit Badge
2
Camp Emerald
Bay History
3
P.R.A.Y. Info
4
CPR Experience
5
Eagle Dinner
Photos
6-7
AV Camporee
Photos
8
Jurassic
Charitybuzz
9
Camping News
10
Grammy Museum
Scout Day
12
Roundtable
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The Official Newsletter of the W.L.A.C.C. serving the Antelope Valley, Balboa Oaks, Bill
Hart, Cahuenga, Crescent Bay, Las Colinas and Scoutreach Districts and Exploring Division
2015 Camp Card Program Continues...Cards Still Available
Team up with our local Camp Card merchants and the WLACC as a partner in
your fundraising efforts for 2015. The Camp Card Sale is a great way to help your
unit raise money with very little effort.
Each card includes a variety of discounts to
be used at local businesses and at only
$5.00, they are a fantastic value! Scouts
earn 50% commission on each card sold.
The average Scout unit typically sells between $1,000 and $2,500 dollars in
their Camp Card Sale. Think what
your unit could do! The new card
features two main tear-offs for
Chuck E Cheese and Big 5. There are
eight reusable discounts on the back
of the card. The cards cost $5.00
with $2.50 returned to the Scouts
that market and sell them. While the cards a bargain at $5.00, the discounts can
add up to $600 with many being reusable up to December 31, 2015. Scouts that
sell the cards will earn a 50% commission. Additionally, Scout earn Scout Shop
gift cards, based on their sales of the cards. Please call (818) 785-8700 for info!
Second Annual Camp Josepho Family Day Scheduled for June 13
Join us for the 2nd Annual Camp Josepho Family Day! This is a great opportunity to get a taste of what Camp Josepho has to offer. Maybe you attended summer camp at Camp Josepho as a Boy Scout, but your own family has never visited there. Perhaps you are a Scouter from another region and have never been
to Camp Josepho. In both cases, this is a wonderful chance for you and your
family to experience all that Camp Josepho has to offer.
During this special event, held from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. a number of fun activities are planned. The rifle and archery ranges will be open, nature hikes to the
Murphy Ranch will be available, and other activities including arts and crafts are
planned. Lunch will be provided. The cost of this unique and special event--including lunch---is $25.00 per person and $10.00 for all youth. Children under 5
are free! All participates will be eligible to win cool door prizes as well.
Pre-registration is required. Please register by clicking here. You may also contact Joseph Pizzo via email at [email protected] or call (818) 933-0130.
A meal choice (pulled pork, chicken or a vegetarian entrée) is reserved with registration. Come on out for a fun family day at historic Camp Josepho!
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Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Day Offered on June 20
Scouts wishing to earn the Rifle Shooting Merit Badge have a great opportunity in June—in a
great setting—Camp Josepho! A one-day course has been designed to help Scouts who otherwise have few (or no) opportunities to earn this merit badge. This program is intended
for Troops, Patrols, or individual Scouts interested in earning the Rifle Shooting Merit Badge!
Lunch will be provided to those attending the event. The cost is $20 per shooter (and $8 for
non-shooters).
This one-day event provides intensive training on Rifle Shooting and will teach the requirements to earn the badge as
well as give your Scouts plenty of trigger time. Scouts can either start the merit badge and depending on their skill
level complete the requirements on the 20th, or if they have partially completed the badge, they may continue to
work on completing it. A Wood Badge Scouter is spearheading this effort and plans to coordinate additional, related
opportunities. To register for this exciting course click here or visit campjosepho.org . For questions, please call Joseph Pizzo at (818) 933-0181.
Beyond this one-day merit badge clinic, Camp Josepho has other great courses and camps associated with the Shooting Sports. A Shooting Sports Camp is slated for June 28-July 2, 2015 at Camp Josepho.
NYLT: Creating the Leaders of
Tomorrow Today
NYLT is a six–day course delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment.
Built on the successful legacy of JLT, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern
leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the scouting experience. It also
emphasizes the important tenet of servant leadership.
While adult staff are present for support, youth leaders set the example with the youth staff leading the teaching. All
BSA policies regarding Youth Protection are followed throughout the NYLT program.
The course starts on Sunday, June 14, 2015 and will end on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Camp Josepho. Sign-ups can be
made online through Doubleknot or by coming into the Scout Office. For further information, please contact the
Course Director, Marty Price at [email protected] or Steve Gonek at [email protected].
Annual Memorial Day Flag Placement Continuing this hallowed tradition, Scouts will again
place flags on May 23, 2015 on the graves at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in West Los Angeles at 950
South Sepulveda Boulevard. Parking will be in the Veterans Administration Facilities through the tunnel on
Constitution Avenue across from the Cemetery. The event starts start at 8:00 a.m. and you MUST be there
by 7:30 a.m. in order to get signed in and receive your location map. Sign in starts at 7:00 a.m. All Scouts and Adults
must be in full Class A uniform (including hats). Leaders are
expected to explain to their Scouts the reason for the Memorial Day Ceremony. The Scouts must be made aware of appropriate behavior while at the cemetery. No food is allowed on
the cemetery grounds. Each Troop or Pack should bring their
unit flags with them, as they will be displayed in front of the
assembly facing the stage (not on the stage) during the
presentations. To register to attend, click here.
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In 2015
Camp Emerald Bay will celebrate its 90th birthday! To recognize this historic milestone,
the Scout Sentinel is printing a series of articles on the history of the camp. The fifth installment follows:
Neckerchiefs used for camping at Camp Emerald Bay date back to the earliest years at the camp. Today, Scouts attend summer
camp with their troops, but In the early days it was more common to sign up for camp as individuals. Once at Emerald Bay, Scouts
were assembled into provisional summer camping troops and camp neckerchiefs in camp colors were used as identification. Campers meeting the requirements for "Good Camper" could wear their Good Camper patch on the neckerchief or merit badge sash.
By the mid 1930s, attendance at summer camp was predominately done on a troop basis. Provisional camp troop neckerchiefs
were no longer necessary since campers wore their regular troop neckerchiefs during their week at Camp Emerald Bay. During the
1950s, souvenir camp neckerchiefs gained in popularity and were available for purchase by any and all who came to camp. Neckerchiefs were used at Camp Emerald Bay into the 1990's when the neckerchief was no longer required as part of the official scout
uniform. However, staff at Camp Emerald Bay have continued the tradition of wearing neckerchiefs into the present day.
1927 Camp Emerald
Bay Camper
Neckerchief
Pirates are a common
theme at Camp Emerald
Bay, going back to 1930!
Purple and Yellow cotton. Full Square.
Earned in 1927 by Eagle Scout, Frank Watson, Troop 8, Venice, California.
From left, 1930, 1958 and
1972.
Camp Emerald Bay Highlighted
as Outstanding “Cool Camp” by
Scouting Magazine
Camp Emerald Bay was selected by Scouting
Magazine as the “Cool Camp” for May-June 2015.
As they stated “Not all Boy Scout camps are created equal. Sure, each offers a terrific program to
entertain and challenge Scouts, but every Scout
camp has unique program elements that make it
special. Scouting magazine has scoured the
country to find some of the coolest Scout camps
around.” We know our camps are world class
with amazing facilities on the ocean, at Camp
Josepho and in mountains at Camp Whitsett.
Click the photo or this link to see the great video
showcasing the best of Camp Emerald Bay
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P.R.A.Y. Report by Jennifer Robinson
Religious emblems
can be a valuable tool when it comes to collaborating with the faith
community and building membership and these reports can be used
to strengthen your Faith Based Initiative.
In the first quarter of 2015, the Scouts listed at right earned religious
awards that were administered by the P.R.A.Y. office.
Are you curious how your religious emblems usage compares to other councils? Do you want to know what your council did in the past?
Click here for P.R.A.Y. usage data. Councils have used this information to:
Acknowledge recipients in their council/district newsletters.
Invite recipients to special recognition banquets.
Identify congregations and pastors who may have a connection to
Scouting through the religious emblems programs.
Review the congregation information for membership potential.
Provide data to Religious Emblems Coordinators (R.E.C.'s).
Viggo Bergstrom
Tony Boylan
Benjamin Brachman
Adam Chean-Vdell
Noah Dvir
Joshua Fisher
Austin Fredl
Aidan Freel
Rudy Kerness
Ian Koshowsky
Cameron Kritzer
Romeo Montsut
Evan Muller
Nicholas Nye
Sheldon Rosenthal
Tristan Schwartz
Jeremy Silver
Ryland Upah
As you plan for summer camp, please look into the Duty to God summer camp program including Interfaith Devotion
booklets. A new patch series Bible Basics RP3 is available now as well. This is a free curriculum that is well suited for camp.
It can be found here. We encourage you to share this information with others. Better yet, encourage others to enroll in P.R.A.Y.'s
email bulletins. Thank you for promoting Duty to God! To contact P.R.A.Y., please contact (800) 933-7729 or check out praypub.org.
Remarkable Service in the
Wake of Epic Disaster
Nepalese Scouts Step Into the Void Following Devastating Earthquake in Nepal
Everywhere in earthquake-stricken Scouts are tirelessly giving their all to the relief and rehabilitation
efforts. This commendable action truly lives up to
the Scout Promise of “helping other people at all
times”.
With the devastation of this quake, it is hard not to
be overwhelmed by the stories and photographs.
Despite the suffering and chaos, the Scouting spirit
is more alive than ever. “I just know that I can’t be
afraid, I have to help the people around me,”
shared Shrijan Amatya, an Nepalese Scout. When
Scouts in Pashupatinath, Nepal help remove debris from the
asked how Scouts have been responding to the
April 25 earthquake that struck fifty miles from Kathmandu.
situation, he said, “We know we can’t just wait for
help, we have to do everything we can to help each other, and Scouts have been doing amazing work”. Scouts around
the world have expressed shock and grief, sending messages to their fellow Scouts in Nepal. So far, Scouts from
neighboring countries such as India and Thailand have responded and are contributing to the relief and rehabilitation
efforts. Join the effort to help the Scouts of Nepal to serve and perform their “duty to others” and “duty to country”.
To donate, go to worldscoutfoundation.org/donate. To know more about the efforts in Nepal, visit scout.org/
scoutaid .
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Skills I Learned as Scout 15 Years Ago Helped Me Save A Life
I learned how to perform CPR on my way to Eagle Scout.
But, all that theoretical training couldn’t prepare me for
the real thing. A stranger suffered a heart attack in from
of me and I helped bring him back to life. This is what that
felt like:
I am still processing what happened, because it all happened so fast. My dad and I were enjoying a wonderful
day of practice and qualifying at big car race weekend.
The celebrity race had finished and delivered on its promise of spectacular crashes. We had just finished lunch and
were walking over towards the water fountain at turn 1
to a less crowded area when we came upon a man collapsed on the ground. A group of about 15 people were
around him, watching as one man was giving him chest
compressions.
I gave my dad my
water bottle and
dropped down beside the man who I
will call “John” because I never got
his name. I regret
that I still do not
know it. The guy
who was doing
compressions, we’ll
call him “Luke,”
because again, I did
not get his name either. I asked Luke how many compressions he had done so far and if anyone had given him any
breaths. Luke was giving quick forceful compressions and
the guy next to him said “Maybe 20, I have not given him
any breaths, but you can”. If it wasn’t already clear how
real this was, I was fully invested now. I told Luke to go to
30 and stop while I administered mouth-to-mouth.
By Corey Haas
less than 20 seconds and I was again down at his mouth
giving him two deep rescue breaths.
By this point, John without a heartbeat for more than a
minute and a half.
Luke and I were not about to give up, but part of me was
wondering if this man was gone for good. According to
the American Heart Association, “About 383,000 ‘out-ofhospital’ cardiac arrests (OHCA) take place in the United
States annually. Only 10.6 percent of all victims survive. In
cases in which a heart attack was witnessed, and therefore immediate CPR was possible, survival rose to 33 percent. Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after
sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s
chance of survival, but only 32 percent of cardiac arrest
victims get CPR from a bystander.”
After I finished the two breaths, Luke quickly jumped back
into the compressions. I could hear a small grunting noise
coming from John with each compression. I motioned
Luke to stop and I honed in on John’s mouth to listen.
Very faint, very tiny breaths were coming from his mouth.
I looked back at his face and his eyes were staring blankly
upwards, but they were not rolled back in his head anymore. “HE IS BREATHING!” I exclaimed.
This was my first time ever performing CPR in a real life
and death situation. My nerves are still a little shaken up
from the whole ordeal and writing this has helped me
clear my thoughts. I am still unsure how to feel about the
whole thing, but I am grateful that I trusted my instincts
and acted.
A friend of mine who has worked as an EMT on an ambulance was able to help me process it. He said, “You have
to know going in to it that they are gone, and just hope
that you can bring them back.” I know that many people
deal with these kinds of situations on a daily basis for
Once Luke reached 30 compressions, I pinched John’s work, and this only furthers my respect for those that
nose and cupped my hands over his mouth to make a work in the emergency and medical fields.
small barrier. My mouth was extremely close to his, but
not directly touching. I gave two deep rescue breaths and What can you do? Learn the symptoms of a heart
could see his chest expand as I did so. I was giving John’s attack, and go take a class and learn CPR from profesbody much needed oxygen. I told Luke to again continue sionals. The skills are very simple and extremely effective
with 3o more compressions, looking back, I forgot to tell at saving a life. The American Heart Association hosts
him to count out loud so that I could be aware of his tem- courses and even has online ones. I have no doubt that the
po. I fixated on John’s face and studied for any sign of life. training I had in Scouts is what enabled me to act.
My fingers danced around his neck as I searched for an
artery to tell me if there was a pulse, but I could not find IndefinitelyWild is a new publication about adventure travel in
one. John was a large man, 280 - 300 pounds by my esti- the outdoors, the vehicles and gear that get us there and the
mation and I later learned that he had existing heart people we meet along the way. Follow them
problems. The last 30 compressions were completed in on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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The annual Western Los Angeles County Council
Eagle Recognition Dinner was held on April 28,
2015 at the Odyssey Restaurant.
James Ledford, Mayor of Palmdale (and a former Boy Scout)
was the guest speaker. He spoke to the value of
Scouting in all walks of life and referenced the
good works of Scouting in his community and
throughout the region.
WLACC Scout Executive Hugh Travis congratulated the 2014-15 Eagle Class for
their achievements and contributions to
our communities.
Advancement Chairman (and frequent Eagle Recognition
Dinner MC) Larry Lynch managed a great event AND received the BSA Alumni Award as well!
Sea Scout Eagles joined the festivities along with other Eagle
Scout Alumni reciting the Eagle Scout Pledge.
Eagle Scout Alumni Rafael Ollervides led
the Eagle Charge.
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Palmdale Mayor James Ledford was the honored guest speaker at this year’s Eagle Recognition Dinner.
In 2014 (and into early
2015) 280 Scouts earned
the Eagle Scout Award in
our Council. Since March,
the Council’s Scouts are
on pace with respect to
Eagle Awards with prior
years to exceed the
national 4% average!
As is the tradition, the Eagles that attend this special annual celebration, gather for a group photo at the end of the
evening. It is quite a challenge to get everyone in the photo!
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The Antelope Valley Camporee saw more than 400
Scouts enjoy a fun (and
SoCal sunny) weekend near
Littlerock. Troops constructed
traditional
unit
‘gateways’ such as the Pioneering Tower shown at left.
Camp Jubilee also featured
the fantastic three-rope
bridge below. Many Scouts
enjoyed the challenge of
crossing this sturdy structure.
High Adventure Boy Scout Cycling Event
Join the biggest scout cycling event in the West! Staged from
the beautiful Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area...with fantastic
camping and other amenities (like boating). The Big Ride occurs Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area at 15501 East Arrow Highway in
Irwindale. This is a great chance to make new friends, have a
great weekend campout and a truly active outing! The event
flyer can be found here . Register by Thursday, May 21, 2015!
See the flyer and/or contact Vance Pomeroy at (661) 361-5619
or [email protected] with any questions.
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“Get Ready for Camp” Events:
at Scout Shops on May 2nd
Great activities planned in Van Nuys
and in the Antelope Valley
-Backpack Fitting/ Selection
-Info on Getting Ready for Summer
Camp
-Best Preparation for Summer Hiking
Additional activities at the Valley
Scout Shop will be:
-Meet the Camp Staff
-Dutch Oven Cooking
-Rope/Knot Tying
-Pack a Backpack...and other activities
to be determined
Attend the Hollywood Premiere and After Party for
Jurassic World and Ride in Style to the Big Event!
Universal Studios has donated two tickets for our next Charitybuzz
auction to attend the premiere of the latest exciting installment of
the Jurassic Park franchise—Jurassic World! Car service from Exclusive Sedan Service rounds out this auction package.
The auction goes live on May 7 with the premiere at the Dolby Theatre taking place on June 9. You and a guest will attend the premiere AND the after-party! Jurassic World by Director Colin Trevorrow, stars Chris Pratt and Vincent D'Onofrio. Click here to see
the details and bid on this incredible offer. All of the Council’s
Charitybuzz auctions are online at
Charitybuzz.com/support/1165.
A new item, also to be listed in May, is a special offering at the Groundlings
Improv Company!
If you have celebrity connections or season tickets to events (such as a
Exclusive Sedan Service, a firm Dodgers game) or connections to very special venues (like the Paramount
managed by an Eagle Scout, backlot) and would be willing to help our Council establish a Charitybuzz
graciously donated car service item, please contact David Lasher at (818) 933-0104 or via email at [email protected]. All Charitybuzz auctions provided needed funds for
for this item!
non-profits and are 100% tax-deductible.
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Camping DEPARTMENT Update
Great Summer Programs Slated for Webelos
Each of our camps has awesome programs for Webelos this summer! Your scouts can play in
the surf, climb a mountain, or make a movie...we have it all! Camp Emerald Bay has the first
annual Webelos Adventure Camp taking place August 9-12. This will give your Webelos a
taste of their scouting future. they will camp in traditional Boy Scout style, sleeping in twoman scout tents. They will enjoy all their meals in our dining hall with a view of the bay.
Along with all the ocean-based programs, they will also have the opportunity to shoot at our
Archery and BB ranges. There is no other camp like Camp Emerald Bay, it will be an experience they will remember forever!
To register for Camp Emerald Bay Webelos Adventure click here!
Camp Whitsett Webelos Sessions
Camp Whitsett will have two sessions for Webelos this year. Session one is June 28–July 1, Session two is July 1–July
4. We will be happy to host your Webelos at majestic Camp Whitsett. We will be rolling out the new Adventure program for this year’s camp. However, if you have second year Webelos who are working on the current program
please contact us and we will try to work on a specialized program for your Webelos. We hope to see you at camp.
To sign up for Camp Whitsett Webelos Resident Camp Session One click here.
To sign up for Camp Whitsett Webelos Resident Camp Session Two click here.
Camp Josepho, Webelos Resident Camp is a Moviemaking Adventure. Don’t miss this 4 day/3 night program, it will
allow Webelos to make the jump from the Cub Scout Day Camp experience to a traditional Boy Scout camp. We will
have industry professionals mentoring the Webelos and helping them make their own short film. This camp will also
give the boys a taste of traditional summer camp life. Click here to register for Webelos Resident Camp.
Cub Parent Weekend at Camp Josepho, May 8-10, 2015 This will be one of the final events before
the roll out of the new Cub Scout Program. Your scouts will have the opportunity to earn some of the belt
loops that will be going away. Plus, they will have so much fun shooting BBs and arrows on our ranges. We
will have crafts and cooking and there will be special Webelos events, and there is no place like Camp Josepho. Register today by clicking here.
Flyer and Doubleknot (Registration) Links:
Shooting Sports Camp at Camp Josepho Flyer
June 28 & July 2. Register here.
Webelos Movie Camp at Camp Josepho
Session 1, July 9-12, Session 2, July 16-19. Register here.
Boy Scout First Year Resident Camp at Camp Josepho
Session 1, July 9-12, Session 2, July 16-19. Register here.
Boy Scout Moviemaking Experience at Camp Josepho
Session 1, July 9-12, Session 2, July 16-19. Register here.
Boy Scout Robotics, Programming, & Game Design
Experience at Camp Josepho
Session 1, July 9-12, Session 2, July 16-19. Register here.
The 2015 WLACC Camping Guide is Available,
Click Here:
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Don’t Miss Cub
Scout Day Camp
Please join the Council for fun-filled adventure during our regional Cub Scout
Day Camps. This year, your Cub will
strive for the big blue skies as they
“Take Flight”.
All Webelos, Bears,
Wolves, as well as Tigers (with a parent)
will have a great time at our Take Flightthemed camps. They will take advantage of indoor activities, arts, crafts,
songs, shooting sports and lots more,
while earning Cub advancements.
The Early Bird Special deadline is May 1,
2015. Please take advantage of this opportunity and save money. Your Scout
will have a great time even as they learn
about the new Cub Scout program.
The Western Los Angeles County Council Day Camps will be held at five different locations all around our Council:
Crescent Bay: Camp Josepho, week of
June 15-19 and week of June 22-26.
Antelope Valley: Desert Sands Park,
week of June 15-19.
Bill Hart: Camp Verdugo Oaks, week of July 6-10, week of July 13-17, July 10-11, (Family Overnighter).
Las Colinas: LDS Church, Woodland Hills, week of July 13-17.
Balboa Oaks, Cahuenga & Scoutreach (San Fernando Valley Day Camp), LDS Church, Van Nuys, week of June 2226.
Check Out the Council’s Facebook Page
Everyone is on Facebook, right? Well, not everyone, but the Western Los Angeles County
Council does have an official Facebook page. The site hosts frequent, timely information
from the Council, national information from BSA headquarters in Texas, posts by other
Scouters in the Council and much more. The Scout Sentinel newsletter is uploaded on
our Facebook page as well. Our official Facebook page can be found at
www.facebook.com/BSAWLACC. Please take a moment and join us online today!
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District
Roundtable
Information
Have you attended a District Roundtable recently? A tremendous amount of current programming information, Scouting opportunities and other information is conveyed at each
and every roundtable. See the schedule below for each district’s unique roundtable information.
Cahuenga: May 14 & June 11, 6:45 p.m.
Antelope Valley: May 5 & June 2, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 4832 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, 91601
750 East Avenue J, Lancaster, 93535
Crescent Bay: May 14 & June 11, 6:45 p.m.
(6:00 p.m. Dinner)
Balboa Oaks: May 7 & June 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
3400 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90066
17101 Plummer Street., Northridge, 91325
Bill Hart: May 7 & June 4, 7:30 p.m.
27405 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, 91350
Las Colinas: May 13 & June 10, 7:00 p.m.
4501 Deseret Avenue, Woodland Hills, 91364
The 2015 FOS Campaign needs your support! Don’t miss your
chance to get your custom FOS shoulder patch. The patch is our
gift to you with your annual donation of at least $260. FOS
funds maintain and improve our camp facilities, provides camperships for families in financial need and much more! Donate
online at www.fos.kintera.org/wlacc or contact your unit’s FOS
coordinator!
Boy Scouts of America
Western Los Angeles County Council
16525 Sherman Way, Unit C-8
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-8700
www.bsa-la.org
The Scout Sentinel is the official monthly newsletter of the Western Los Angeles County Council, Boy Scouts of America. To provide story tips, submit photographs or request additional information, please contact the newsletter’s
editor, David Lasher at [email protected] or call (818) 933-0104.