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Next RouNdtable:
Thursday Jan 12 17130 Bastanchury Rd. Yorba Linda, Ca 928867:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
MeMbeRship
Cub Scouts, please inform, the District Membership Chair Charles Suh, about your recruitment plans. Every Pack is encouraged to host a recruitment night and Every School needs a Sign-up night. The Counsel Charge, “To serve more youth with a Quality Program”.
activities
10 Commandments Hike, Jan 14, 2017Downtown Chapel123 W. Ash Street, BreaCheck in: 8:15am | Hike Begins: 9:00 a.m. sharp
tRaiNiNg
Come be Trained! Leader Specific Training Jan 28th starting at 8 :00 a.m. LDS Building on Livingston in Placentia.MB Counselor Training Jan 31st At Brea Scout House. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
distRict RecogNitioN diNNeR
District recognition DinnerThursday, February 9th at the Yorba Linda Community Center
chRistMas Message
We would like to wish all a Merry Holiday Season with lots of love and goodness in your hearts.
Scouting is strong and growing stronger in our District because of the many hands that help make it happen.
This has been a wonderful year of Camping and growth for our Boys of Scouting and now with our new Crew Girls in Scouting.
What a difference a year can make.
We look forward to seeing you in the coming year and working with you.Love Mark Bowles and Sam Moses
scoutiNg foR food 2016
Thank you for your help with Scouting for Food. As a district we gathered 3,000 pounds of food. advaNceMeNt News
Religious Emblem and Special Awards CoordinatorA Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, Curtis Chubbuck has joined our Advancement Team to coordinateand encourage scouts and their units to earn both religious emblems and other special awards. For more information, contact Curtis at [email protected]
Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America
hot sheet deceMbeR – 2016 RouNdtable
advaNceMeNt News (coNtiNued)
Need a MB counselor list or confirm counselor for a specific MB? Contact Maya Wijono, Merit Badge Counselor Coordinator. She can be contacted at [email protected]
Is your Troop planning a MB day? If so, contact Rich Zawilski ([email protected]) to help coordinate and assist on how to navigate and complete new Council requirements to conduct a Merit Badge Day.
MeRit badge couNseloR tRaiNiNg
Training is an integral part of all BSA activities. While Merit Badge Counselor training is not online, Portola District has scheduled an additional last minute training session for Merit Badge Counselors.
Jan 31st 7 -9 PM Brea Scout Center - The training isgood for 3 years. In order to be a counselor in 2017, all counselors must complete the training. Please contact [email protected] to sign up for any of the above sessions.
outdooR
CuB ScouT DaY CamPPlan to be there or miss out on GREAT FUN!!!Firestone July 24-28, 2017Be there or be without!!!
Camp-O-Ree will be April 21 - 23, 2017 at Firestone Scout Reservation. The theme is ‘Star Wars’ so units should gear their events and campsites to the theme. We will be in a new camping area next year.
Patch design contest criteria is on the Web site: http://portola.ocbsa.org/
We would like input from the Troops about whether to keep rifle / archery as a contest event or just as an optional fun event.
We will be collecting information from all units about your 2017 summer plans during December and January. Please let us know if you would like information about Cub Day Camp, Cub Resident Camp, or any Scout camps in the western US.
the couNcil aNNual RecogNitioN diNNeR
Come join us in honoring Curtis Chubbuck as our Silver Beaver recipient for 2017. The dinner Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Gove. February 3, 2017, register at:ocbsa.kintera.org/annualdinner2017
the coMMissioNeR staff is Ready to help
Recharter is here and it is time to get it done. It has been a busy year. Changes to the program and our district, Scouting keeps moving forward…Have a Great and Safe Holiday, The Portola District Staff
call foR NoMiNatioNs!
Know of someone in your unit who has gone the Extra Mile for the boys? Or is going above and beyond to bring a quality program to the boys? Then please nominate them for a District Adult Award. Nomination forms can be downloaded at http://portola.ocbsa.org (documents tab). Nomination forms are due at the January 17, 2017 Roundtable.
Awards will be presented at the Annual District Recognition Dinner on February 9th at the Yorba Linda Community Center.
District Chairman: Mark Bowles P: [email protected] District Commissioner: Sam MosesP: 714-928-0221 [email protected]
District Finance Chair: Will Love P: [email protected]
District Membership Chair: Charles Suh P: [email protected]
District Activities Chair: Open
District Advancement Chair: Steve Kernes P: 714-671-2051 [email protected]
District Outdoor Program Chair: Bill Scarberry, P: [email protected]
District Leadership Development: Guy Maw P: [email protected]
District Webmaster: Eu-Jin Ooi, P: [email protected]
Modoc Adult Advisor: Brenda PatinoP: [email protected]
District Executive: Jere Bright P: [email protected]
poRtola distRict leadeRs seRviNg you:
Portola Camporee 2017
2017 Theme: STAR WARS
2017 Portola Camporee Patch Design Contest
The Portola District is holding its annual patch design contest for Camporee. The contest is open to all youth and adults. The winning youth patch designer will get to attend the camporee free of charge or if an adult will be given credit for one youth participant.
Patch Design Guidelines
Encompasses the theme: STAR WARS Has either BSA or the fleur-‐de-‐lis Has the words Portola District and Camporee 2017 on the patch
o Usually around the edge, but anywhere is fine Has the words “STAR WARS” on the patch
o Usually around the edge, but anywhere is fine No words or designs that the BSA would consider, at its sole discretion, to reflect poorly on the values of the BSA or that it would deem offensive to the BSA and/or its members
No More than a 4” round or square design No more than nine colors
o Note: Darker colors on lighter show up better for details o Note: Thread size will blur / distort very fine detail
All patch submissions are due by January 12, 2017 by the end of round table. Patch designs can be submitted electronically or in person to either Clay at [email protected] or Alex at [email protected].
Ten Commandment Hike Saturday January 14, 2017 Downtown Chapel
123 W. Ash Street, Brea
Check in: 8:15am | Hike Begins: 9:00am sharp
The 10 Commandment hike is a wonderful way for Scouts of any and all faiths to grow in their
understanding of what it means to be reverent. This is a fun, interactive, outdoor experience for
the entire family.
Be sure to bring water for this pleasant hike and enjoy complimentary root beer floats at our
final stop, St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Brea.
This event qualifies as an activity requirement for most Religious medal programs for all faiths
and rank advancement requirements. All participants receive a patch for their participation.
Email [email protected] with questions and to RSVP by Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Be
sure to include how many will be in your party.
“ BSA / LDS Leader Specific Training ”OPEN to ALL
Saturday, January
Placentia210 Livingston Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Online PREREQUISITE Training:
*Youth Protection Training,
Go to www.myscouting.org
BRING a pen and
& Youth Handbook for your Specific Position.
Registration is REQUIRED
“OUR YOUTH DESERVE TRAINED LEADERS”
Check the time schedule on the back for your specific calling or position.
Note: Any and all Training need not be done consecutively.
“ BSA / LDS Leader Specific Training ”ALL Registered Adult Leaders
Saturday, January 28th
Placentia Stake Center210 Livingston Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
PREREQUISITE Training:
*Youth Protection Training, Fast Start & “This is Scouting”
www.myscouting.org to create your Profile.
*REQUIRED FOR ALL ADULT LEADERS
a pen and the appropriate Leader Handbook
Youth Handbook for your Specific Position.
REQUIRED by email on or before Wednesday, January 25
“OUR YOUTH DESERVE TRAINED LEADERS”
on the back for your specific calling or position.
Note: Any and all Training need not be done consecutively.
“ BSA / LDS Leader Specific Training ” Registered Adult Leaders
th 2017
Stake Center 210 Livingston Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Fast Start & “This is Scouting”
to create your Profile.
REQUIRED FOR ALL ADULT LEADERS
the appropriate Leader Handbook
Youth Handbook for your Specific Position.
day, January 25th
“OUR YOUTH DESERVE TRAINED LEADERS”
on the back for your specific calling or position.
Note: Any and all Training need not be done consecutively.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Cub Masters & Assistants, Den Leaders & Assistants, Webelos Leaders & Assistants,
Primary Presidents and Counselors over Scouting, 11 Year Old Leaders & Assistants,
Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Leaders & Assistants, Venture Leaders,
Young Men Presidents (Assistant Venture leaders), Unit Commissioners, & Bishoprics,
Pack / Troop / Team / Crew / Ward Committee Chairs & Committee Members.
SCHEDULE
Cubmaster Specific 8:00am – 12:00pm
Cub Committee Specific 8:00am – 12:00pm
Den Leader & Assistants Specific 8:00am – 12:00pm
Webelos Leader & Assistants Specific 8:00am – 12:00pm
11 Year Old Scout Leader & Assistants Specific 8:00am – 3:00pm Bring a Lunch
Scoutmaster & Assistants Specific 8:00am – 3:00pm Bring a Lunch
Varsity Coach & Assistants Specific 8:00am – 3:00pm Bring a Lunch
Venture Crew Leader & Assistants Specific 8:00am – 3:00pm Bring a Lunch
Committee Specific & Life to Eagle Seminar 8:00am – 12:00am
Commissioner Training 8:00am – 12:00pm
Charter Organization Representative 8:00am – 11:00am
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is required for 11 Year Old Leaders, Scoutmasters & Assistants, Varsity Coaches & Assistants. Check with your local District Training Chair, District Executive, Unit Leader or check the Orange County Council website at www.ocbsa.org for dates and times.
Registration is REQUIRED by email on or before Wednesday, January 25th
[email protected] Include: 1. Name and Address
2. Phone # and Email Address 3. District, Unit # and Position 4. Training class attending
Questions? Please contact:
Orange Stake / Canyons District Rusty Carter [email protected] (714) 628-1985 Anaheim Stake / Los Amigos Issac Schneider [email protected] (714) 310-1593 Anaheim East Stake / Portola District Chad Jackson [email protected] (714) 595-2536
Placentia Stake / Portola District Andy Hall [email protected] (435) 757-2313 Fullerton Stake / Los Amigos District Rob Manderino [email protected] (562) 697-9508 Garden Grove Stake / El Camino Real Paul Allen [email protected] (526) 221-6665
