 OLD GLORY GOINGS-ON
 Snow Valley Ski Trip
Don't forget to get your Blue Cards from Scoutmaster Ken if you plan to take the MB course. For more information see before you attend ... at one of the March Troop/Patrol meetings. For more details regarding go to Adventures Page: ADVENTURES!!!
 Snow Campout ... This event has been rescheduled. The outing leaders are trying to determine the best location so you can enjoy some fun in the snow. Mark your calendars:
For more details regarding special equipment you will need, etc. go to Adventures Page: ADVENTURES!!!
Signups will start on February 21st and must include non-refundable payment of $15.00 (cash or check payable to Troop 499.) At our next meeting Mrs. Otto will be distributing flyers to each participating scout regarding the fundraiser. All you need to do is get a minimum of 5 "sponsors" at $15.00 each for your bowling efforts. We have the potential to raise thousands of dollars! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Otto at volunteerforkids@sbcglobal.net National Honor Patrol Award ... Is your patrol eligible for the National Honor Patrol. Check out the NHPA application (attached below) to see if you are close, or already have met all of the requirements. |
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Balboa Oaks Merit Badge Midway ... There are lots of Merit badges to choose from at this Midway. You must contact the MB counselor in advance to reserve a spot in the class.
Don't forget to get your Blue Cards from Scoutmaster Ken before you attend ... at one of the March Troop/Patrol meetings. For more details go to Merit: Merit Badge Info
Early Rank Requirement Videos
… All boys on your Trail to First Class, check out the new on-line video aids. See Merit Badge Info for more details: Merit Badge Info
National Jamboree 2013 … Mark your calendars for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure July 15-24, 2013. See attached document below for scout qualifications. |
CERT Disaster Drill… Take part in the CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) Disaster Drill and earn service hours. February 23rd 6pm - 8:30pm Rio Norte JHS, 28771 Rio Norte Drive Attached below is CERT Drill Information sheet and waiver form (required for all participants). If you are interested in participating, please contact Linda Otto at volunteerforkids@sbcglobal.net You must register with Linda to participate (don’t just show up to the event).
Online Resources to Help Your Family With Disaster Preparedness ... Is your family prepared for a potential disaster. Here are some online resources that you can use to help prepare your household and workplace for disaster. The recent earthquakes and tsunami in Japan were a reminder of how important it is to make sure your family is prepared for disasters. Every family should be prepared with enough food, water, medical supplies, batteries, and other survival equipment to be completely self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in case of a major disaster.
How to make your emergency supply kits: How to prepare your household disaster plan: http://readyla.org/index2.php?lang=&cat=&text=householddisasterplan Instructional videos on disaster preparedness: Department of Homeland Security: American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.fema.gov Los Angeles Police Department: http://www.lapdonline.org Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: http://www.lasd.org Los Angeles Fire Department: http://www.lafd.org
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