On Friday, October 16th, Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America, took fundraising

to new heights with local residents, volunteers and business leaders rappelling 17 stories

off the Irvine Marriott to benefit Scouting.

Going Over the Edge for Scouting was a fun, once in a lifetime opportunity for many in-

cluding Eagle Scout and former Newport Beach mayor Don Webb and Ben, a former Scout

and marine who suffered a traumatic brain injury nine years ago. His mother and friends

were thrilled and so proud of him for doing it! And Ben; “He can’t stop talking about it!”

“Being pictured in the Orange County Register and being on television were extra bonuses.

To support Scouting and those who rappelled, please visit www.ocbsa.kintera.org/OTE.

A Scout’s Success—Scout Earns Prestigious Lifesaving Award Ian Casson never looked to become a hero. But when the opportunity required it, in true

Boy Scout fashion, he was prepared.

The son of a firefighter, a longtime member of the Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguards at

the time and on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, Casson had the training and the

DNA needed to help save two terrified Boy Scouts who found themselves pinned behind

a pounding 200-foot waterfall.

“I feel it should be the norm,” he said. “Anyone who has the tools and training to help

someone should do that.”

The Huntington Beach resident was awarded the prestigious Honor Medal with Crossed

Palms, the Boy Scouts National Lifesaving Award at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The

medal is one of fewer than 300 the Boy Scouts have awarded nationally since 1924, and

is given for “unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or

attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self.”

"Receiving this medal is a tremendous honor. It's an incredible feeling to know that I am

being honored as highly as this. But I didn't do this for an award. I did this because I heard that there were two people that needed

help and I knew that I could help them. I think that anyone who has the skill set to do anything for somebody else should do that,”

said Casson.

To those who know Casson, it is fitting. Casson's Scout leaders praised his ability to take direction and his willingness to help

others. "To watch him grow and achieve this rank is a major achievement. But then to hear he earned his Honor Medal with Cross

Palms is just amazing. There are a lot of great young men, but to find one who is willing to risk their own life is very rare," said

former assistant Scout leader Steve Vasquez.

Huntington Beach City Councilman Erik Peterson agrees. He stated, "And this is one of those selfless acts that Scouting is based on.

It's more than just you, it's everyone around you. It's an honor to come out and give this award to someone like Ian. This young

man went the extra mile for that award."

Over the Edge for Scouting—A life-changing experience

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Updates and highlights of Orange County Scouting

Events and Scouting Highlights

Popcorn Sales — Helping our Troops Near and Far Popcorn makes a great holiday gift! Scouts are selling popcorn to support summer camp programs and to help our troops. You can donate a gift of popcorn for our military men and women, their families, and veterans’ organizations by buying online at www.trails-end.com. (Type in zip code 92705 to support the Orange County Council).

Scouting for Food— Good Turn Provides Thousands of Meals for those in Need A “Good Turn” food drive partnership with Orange County Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County to help feed the hungry of Orange County was held on Saturday, November 7th. Thousands of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and their volunteer leaders visited homes requesting food donations. The effort provides thousands of meals to the hungry in Orange County.

New Studies Show Impact and Importance of Scouting on Youth

New studies released by Tufts University and the John Templeton Foundation show how Scouting effectively develops young people. One study focuses on the “5 C’s of Positive Youth Development that develop resiliency and grit in youth through increased: competence by learning new skills, confidence in oneself, connections to others, caring adult relationships, character to become responsible members of the community.

For more on these studies, please visit our website at: http://www.ocbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Recent-Studies.pdf

11th Annual Investment Real Estate Good Scout Luncheon

Geoffrey Stack, managing director of SARES-REGIS Group, is this year’s honoree at the 11th Annual Investment Real Estate Luncheon, October 29.

33rd Annual Stars & Stripes Good Scout Luncheon

Greg Mcniff, Sr. Vice President Marketing/Merchandising at Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions , is this year’s honoree at the 33rd Annual Stars & Stripes Luncheon, November 6.

26th Annual Spurgeon Awards Luncheon presented by Learning for Life/Exploring of Orange County

Chief Patrick Dibb, Chief Carlos Rojas, and Ed Laird are this year’s honorees at the annual Spurgeon Luncheon, October 22.

34th Annual Construction Industry Good Scout Luncheon William H. Lyon, CEO of William Lyon Homes, Inc., is this year’s honoree at the 34th Annual Construction Industry Luncheon, November 18.

95 Years of Scouting in Orange County

The Orange County Council was established in 1920 so we are celebrating an outstanding 95 years! Thank you for your support and passion to providing more youth with a quality program.

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For more information on these events or to be involved in 2016, please call Sally Lawrence at 714-546-8558, Ext. 141.

Geoffrey Stack

Greg Mcniff

William H. Lyon

Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center – The Fun and Learning at IROEC is Non-stop!

This state-of-the art camp offers year-round outdoor adventure and education for youth, families,

volunteers, Scouts and the public, featuring half-day to week-long stays. The center serves nearly 45,000

individuals annually through outdoor education and science immersion programs that meet or exceed over

100 California Educational Curriculum Standards! Also available is a 4,000 sq. ft. indoor reception hall for

private events that accommodates up to 300 guests. The IROEC also hosted a STEM/

Sustainability Summit.

Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley – A Summer of Adventures

Lost Valley recently celebrated 50 years of summer camp fun! Nearly 1,000 Scouts

enjoyed a week of fun this summer in nature with a brand new COPE course, a new

Technology Center focusing on STEM based merit badges, equestrian programs, and a

redesigned older boy program named Camp Borrego.

Oso Lake Boy Scout Camp – Rustic and Back to Nature

Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, this family-oriented camp includes a 100-acre lake with fishing and

archery, and spans across 15 acres providing Scouts with interactive, outdoor programs such as Oso Partner

and Pal.

Newport Sea Base – The Love of Sailing Calls

At Newport Sea Base, fun and valuable sailing, rowing and aquatic educational

programs are offered year-round to all youth (Scouts and non-Scouts, boys and girls).

Campership Fund – Give the Gift of Summer Camp!

Support the campership fund and help youth create life-long memories to become

Prepared. For Life!

Camps Provide Summer and Year-round Fun for All!

For more information about these facilities or programs, please visit our website at www.ocbsa.org

$1 Million Challenge Gift Paves the Way to Complete the IROEC Capital Campaign The Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America received a recent $1 million challenge gift to help complete the $32.8 million

“On To Victory” capital campaign to support the final efforts at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center. This premier camp

provides life-changing programs for the community, Scouts, and Scouters. With the gift being made, the donor challenged others

to match the gift in order to complete the effort.

A select number of premier naming opportunities still exist to reach the goal at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center:

Astronomy & Aerospace Camp $1,500,000

Silverado Bunkhouse $ 250,000

The Leadership Village Courtyard $ 100,000

Day Camping Picnic Pavilion $ 100,000

Learn how your philanthropic support can truly make a difference in the lives of young men and women. For more information, to

schedule a tour, obtain a complete list of naming opportunities, or to see any of the programs in action, please contact Devon

Dougherty at devond@ocbsa.org or call 714.546.8558 ext. 145.

Field Study Area $ 50,000

Boardroom $ 25,000

Naturalist Program Office $ 10,000

Staff Bungalow Den $ 10,000

A Scout is Kind!

"As we were placing flags at the grave sites of veterans, Noah and I came across the grave of an 11-year-old boy who died in 1967. He happened to be a Cub Scout! On the gravestone is a Cub Scout logo. Noah decided that he should be honored as well." Chris Hillstead, Scout parent.

‘Stock(ing) gifts are a great way to support Scouting at

year-end! A gift to Scouting of stocks or bonds may provide you with even greater tax benefits than a cash gift of equal value. This is especially true for securities that have appreciated in value and could generate capital gains tax if sold. Please check with your tax advisor for details.

For more information on how to make a stock gift, please contact Devon Dougherty at devond@ocbsa.org or call 714-546-8558, x145.

Financially supporting Scouting is an investment in youth. BSA is the most successful youth leadership development, educationally relevant and environmentally conscious movement in America.

The Friends of Scouting campaign is your opportunity to help provide quality programs, fund camperships and maintain the finest outdoor program facilities in the country.

Please call 714-546-8558, Ext. 145 to make a gift or visit us online at www.ocbsa.org.

Support Scouting today!

For tours and information on upcoming

programs or to make reservations, please

call 714-546-8558 x 145.

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Celebrating 6 Years of Excellence!

In the heart of Orange County, yet in the middle of nature, this 210-

acre facility has become the premier location for school groups,

STEM education and outdoor education programs, youth leadership

training and team building experiences, church retreats, corporate

and special events.

Featuring classrooms, meeting space, overnight bunkhouse accom-

modations for 288 guests, amphitheater, dual zip lines, aquatics

complex with waterslide, hiking trails, high ropes and challenge

course, and a 4,000 sq. foot full-service craftsman style dining lodge.

Come see what over 45,000 individuals have experienced firsthand

— right in your own backyard!