Roundtable Matters CHECK US OUT! VIRTUALLY ALL INFO IS AVAILABLE ONLINE: EVENTS, DATES, FLIERS, CONTACTS, PHONES, ETC.

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1 Roundtable Matters March 15, 2016 Pacifica District, Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA Rick Willson, Roundtable Commissioner, (310) lv msg. CHECK US OUT VIRTUALLY ALL INFO IS AVAILABLE ONLINE: EVENTS, DATES, FLIERS, CONTACTS, PHONES, ETC. DISTRICT web site: COUNCIL web site: FLAG CEREMONY AND INVOCATION: Sign up YOUR unit to do flags Reserve your spots for the future NOW with Liz Dye For the invocation, we encourage volunteers of any faith expression. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: HELPFUL FLYERS in OnLine RoundtableMatters: To have a flyer considered for inclusion with the OnLine Roundtable Matters, it (Word or.pdf) to Rick at least a week before Roundtable. Flyers will be evaluated and included if appropriate for a Roundtable announcement. BREAKOUTS: If you have ideas, or would like to lead one, contact Sheila Stewart or Rick Willson and we can share what works. TONIGHT: 1. WEBELOS Den Leaders- While intended for WEBELOS Den Leaders, future WEBELOS Den Leaders and parents are welcome. UPCOMING: More topics may be added 1. APRIL Camporee All Units attending should send a representative. 2. Scoutbook More details still coming in 3. Cub Leader Specific, likely to be a different function each month. 4. Youth Protection Training (YPT) Please YPT@pacificabsa.org to make arrangements GENERAL INTEREST DATES: FIX-N-FUN, April , 2016; WEBELOS WOODS, <<DATE CHANGE>> September 9-11,23-25, 2016 FINANCE: THINK FOS. If your unit hasn t held an FOS presentation this year, it isn t too soon. Support from all sources is welcome and appreciated. The Boeing connection is helping Does your company offer any matching opportunities? MEMORIAL DAY AT GREEN HILLS: May 28th, Flyer attached on-line MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS: IMPORTANT MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR INFORMATION Unit Leaders: Please cross-check your MB Counselors, their YPT status, and their badges with the latest list. Merit Badge Counselors: Make sure you are YPT compliant (current) and the badges listed that you teach are correct. If your YPT has expired, you MUST submit a current certificate or you will be removed from the list. Questions, contact Liz Dye, Merit Badge Chair at (310) or chefliz@verizon.net PAY IT FORWARD: For more info - contact Liz Dye at (310) or bsapayitforward@gmail.com SCOUTING FOR FOOD: Patches are here tonight Please try to remember to bring a can of food to each Roundtable to help this LDS Stake Center s food bank. Still collecting numbers and handing out patches. Will also have door hangers for those units that wish to hold a food drive this Fall. Come by the Scouting for Food table and double check that your units have received their patches. Contact: Priscilla Atwell, fibrfac@gte.net Looking for new chairperson to run Scouting for Food.. TRAINING: Many of the specialty courses are on-line, or contact Mike Lamb, training@pacificabsa.org.. Additional opportunities may be attached as flyers, and you can check the District and Council websites. WOOD BADGE: Flyers are available..discount Opportunity?? For the first 30 to register and pay, $50 off.. Don t wait YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING: Is NOW REQUIRED for every registered adult, and must be repeated EVERY YEAR.

2 CUB SCOUTS: APRIL 2016 core Value is faith CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP: July Cabrillo Will you be a SURVIVOR? Registration opens March 19, Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center Shoshonean Road, San Pedro, CA If you have any questions: Linda at pacifica.daycamp78@gmail.com or call Linda (310) PINEWOOD DERBY: Save the date of May 21, Think about being a part of the committee. Garrett Miller is chair. WEBELOS WOODS: Note the date change to September 23-25, Alison Crompton, pacificawebeloswoods@gmail.com BOY SCOUTS: APRIL 2016 theme is FORESTRY PROGRAM CHANGES: have started, for both Eagle Programs and the rank requirements. Stay tuned for upcoming details. CAMPOREE: MAZE RUNNER May 13-15, more details to come. The committee is looking for a few more good members ADVANCEMENT: For merit badge classes at Cabrillo Beach, call (310) or go to ARROW, ORDER OF THE: Order of the Arrow Unit Elections: Troops and Crews who wish to have an election this fall can contact the OA at The top center box has the link to "click here". Lakota Chapter Chief Lucas Curnutte is the youth representative: Lucas.Curnutte@att.net. Kathie Affa is the Chapter Advisor, HAT (HIGH ADVENTURE TEAM) TRAINING: A couple of useful sites: and labsahat@gmail.com to receive monthly HAT HiLites. All the contact information you ll want is there. HAT HiLites may also be attached to the ROUNDTABLE MATTERS on the district website. Mike Craig, mikedcraig@yahoo.com. SCOUT EXPO: Slated for Saturday, October 29, More information as we get it. ADVANCED SCOUTS (Venturing, Varsity, Sea Scouts): SEA SCOUTS: Open to Boys and Girls 14-20, focusing on sailing and small boats. Interested in joining? Ron Grassl, Skipper of Ship 618, rwgrassl@verizon.net OPERATION ON TARGET: Operation On Target is a great mountain-top experience centered on hiking to a mountain summit and signaling to other scout units with signal mirrors. Contact Richard Fowell, rafowell@aol.com for more information. CONTACTS: DISTRICT ACTIVITIES CHAIR: Don Filer: donfiler@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Lisa Cowell, crazy.lisa@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT CAMPING CHAIR: Tim Affa: Camping@PacificaBSA.org DISTRICT TRAINING CHAIR: Mike Lamb: training@pacificabsa.org EAGLE COORDINATOR: Jim Rahman: Jorahman@cox.net FIRESTONE SCOUT RESERVATION: SCOUTING FOR FOOD: SEA SCOUTS: Ron Grassl: rwgrassl@verizon.net SHOOTING SPORTS: Priscilla Atwell, fibrfac@gte.net SILVER BEAVER AWARD: Janet Ingersoll, janet_ingersoll@yahoo.com CAMPMASTER: Open. INTERNET ADVANCEMENT: Maria Gunderson EVENT TICKET INFO: AEGTickets.com or to groups@events.aegtickets.com ALL NAMES, PHONE NUMBERS, ADDRESSES, ETC. ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR BSA USE ONLY AND ARE NOT TO BE SOLD, EXCHANGED, OR USED IN ANY WAY FOR NON-SCOUTING PURPOSES

3 Memorial Weekend Flags for our Warriors Saturday, May 28,201 6 at Green Hills Memorial Park We Time Schedule (Note: assembly location around the flag poles at top of hill) 8:15to 9:00 A.M. - Check in, assemblein area work groups. 9:00 to 9:15 A.M. - Opening Ceremony and dismissal by color groupsat a time following your Troop 854 Scout Guides. 10:15 A.M Return to Check in area with Scout Guides 10:30 to 11:50 A.M.-Pick-up time for leaving Green Hills

4 CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE LOOPS & PINS Thefollowing Adventure Loop Classesare being offered by the Cabrillo Scout Shop at the Cabrillo Youth Center with the dates and times listed below. Each class will cost S10.00 payableto the Scout Shop in Cash Only. The cost covers the Adventure Loop and the use of the facility. Engineer Webelos Adventure Pin February 6, 2016 (Extrafee of S4.00for Wood Project) 10:15 am-11:45 am (Morning) 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (Afternoon) ForensicsBear Adventure Elective Loop February 27, :15 am-11:45 am (Morning) 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (Afternoon) Into the Woods Webelos Adventure Pin March 5, :15 am-11:45 am (Morning) 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (Afternoon) Make it Move Bear Adventure Elective Loop March 19, :15 am-11:45 am (Morning) 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (Afternoon) LookingBk, Looking Fwd Webelos Adventure Pin April9, 2016 (Bring ltem for Time Capsule) 10:15 am-11:45 am (Morning) 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (Afternoon) Super Science Bear Adventure Elective Loop April 23, :15 am-11:45 am (Morning) 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm (Afternoon) A maximum of 8 boys will be allowed in each class.spot is only filled when class has been paid for (first come, first served). For the Bear Claws and Build It Loops, a parent or Ieader will be required in order to assist each boy. Any questions, please contact the Scout (310)

5 m www PACIFICA DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY. May21,2016-SATURDAYRACEDAY May 20, :00pm FRIDAY COMMITTEE TRACK SET UP 3 LDS Stake Center, Kent Ave. Torrance, CA CHECK IN: 8AM RACESBEGIN: 10AM :U9:Garrett Miller Pacifica Pinewood Derby Chair DIVISIONS:TIGERS, WOLFS, BEARS, WEBELOS, OPEN CLASS (Adults), OPENCLASS (Cubs/ Boy Scouts) More information to follow. Check the Pacifica Website.

6 Wood Badge Advanced Leader Training Wood Badge is the highest level training program for adult Scout leaders in all program areas & Scout professionals. You will learn how to be a better leader, manage conflict, and develop your adult & youth leaders so they can effectively plan projects and achieve objectives. The first section is practical training which takes place in a camp setting; during this portion of the course you will learn and practice a variety of leadership skills. During the second section, you will apply your newly acquired skills to complete five goals of your choosing. You re invited to attend Wood Badge WHO Registered adult leaders and Venturers 18 years and older. WHEN First 3-Day Weekend May 13-15, 2016 (Friday through Sunday) Second 3-Day Weekend May 28-30, 2016 (Saturday through Monday) Camp Trask Scout Reservation Forest Lawn Scout Reservation 1100 N Canyon Blvd, Hook Creek Rd, Monrovia, CA Cedar Glen, CA Arrival for the first day of each weekend is 7:30 a.m. Departure on the last day of each weekend is 5 p.m. Attendance is required for all six days. You must have completed all adult leader training for your current primary registered position in Scouting before the first day of this course. BSA Medical Form parts A, B, and C are required. COURSE FEE Questions? Ask anyone wearing the beads shown above The course fee, which includes meals, Award Regalia, t-shirt, and a once-in-a-lifetime training experience, is $230 for the first 30 participants who pay in full and $280 thereafter. $50 will hold a space on this course. The balance must be paid in full by April 13, You may make several installment payments, if more convenient. It s your move. What will your legacy be? Sign up online at or fill out the registration form on the back of this flyer today and turn in NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT David Limon, Course Director (310) glaacwoodbadge2016@gmail.com Matt Halsig, Staff Adivser (626) matthew.halsig@scouting.org

7 Wood Badge Advanced Leader Training Application for Spring 2016 Wood Badge Course NAME DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS GENDER CITY STATE ZIP HOME PHONE WORK PHONE CELL PHONE DISTRICT COUNCIL (IF OUTSIDE GLAAC) PRIMARY SCOUTING POSITION UNIT TYPE & NUMBER ADDRESS BSA MEMBER ID # SIGNATURE T-SHIRT SIZE PAY BY CREDIT CARD PAY BY CHECK Make check payable to GLAAC, BSA and write Wood Badge W on the memo line of your check. CARD NUMBER CARD EXPIRATION CIRCLE ONE: VISA MC AMEX DISC RETURN TO THIS ADDRESS: Smiser Scout Center Wood Badge Application 3450 East Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA CARDHOLDER NAME FAX THIS APPLICATION WITH CREDIT CARD PAYMENT TO: (626) Greater Los Angeles Area Council Refund Policy: I understand that full payment is due by April 13th, T-shirts will not be guaranteed if payment received after deadline. I also understand that all payments will be refunded in the event I am unable to attend, provided notification is made in writing by March 13th, 2016, to the Greater Los Angeles Area Council professional adviser and the Course Director/Scoutmaster. The refund requests must be in writing, with a date, and sent to the Smiser Scout Center and ed to Matthew.Halsig@scouting.org & glaacwoodbadge2016@gmail.com. Partial refund thereafter, if any, is at the discretion of the host council. As a registered adult Scouter representing my Council, I will participate in Wood Badge to learn the techniques and principles of leadership. I understand that attendance at all sessions and completion of a set of personal goals (relating to my Scouting position and pre-approved by my Troop Guide/Ticket Counselor) will be required for certification and recognition. I have completed the basic training for my Scouting position. Following my return from the Wood Badge course, I will aid my council in fulfilling the purposes and objectives of the Boy Scouts of America. Refunds will not be issued for requests received after the opening date of the event. Refunds will not be issued for requests received after the opening date of the event.

8 HAT HiLites Greater Los Angeles Area Council March 2016 Boy Scouts of America Hike Aid 1, "This is Your High Adventure Team" has been revised. The GLAAC-HAT is hosting a 2-day Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification on April 2-3. To register call and ask for the Camping Department (x241). California Trails Day is April 16th. See the attached flyer. Any questions contact David Ledford at or gdledford@verizon.net. Rock Climbing and Rope Use/Rescue Training is coming up on Monday, April 11th. To register call and ask for the Camping Department (x241). A CPR and First Aid class will be taught on Saturday, April 23rd. See the attached flyer. Any questions contact Carol Hopping at or carolhop@earthlink.net. The USDA-Forest Service, Los Angeles River Ranger District, and the LAAC-HAT invite you to attend the next of the ongoing series of Trail Boss Training sessions on May 7th. The purpose of this program is to train and qualify adult volunteers to organize and supervise conservation projects by sponsored groups, such as a Scout Unit. Contact David Ledford (see below) for details. Wilderness permits at Sequoia National Park used to be obtained at Lodgepole during the winter. They are now obtained in front of the Giant Forest Museum. HAT Website: Future Events Jul 5 - Jul provisional contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch Council-Camping Jul 9 - Aug Log Cabin open Council-Camping Jul 30 - Aug provisional contingent to Log Cabin Council-Camping 3-Month Calendar Mar 1 HAT Meeting * Mar Level I Climbing Instructor Course Apr 2&3 Wilderness and Remote First Aid See attached flyer Apr 5 HAT Meeting * Apr 11 Rock, Rope, Rescue Seminar See attached flyer Apr 16&17 Level II Climbing Instructor Course Apr 16 CA Trails Day/Trail Boss See attached flyer Apr 23 CPR and First Aid See attached flyer May 3 HAT Meeting * May 7 Trail Boss (Advanced) May Rock, Rope, Rescue Field Experience * HAT meetings are open to all registered adults, the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., Cushman Watt Scout Center, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles. ** Weekend field experience to be scheduled at the seminar. HAT Contacts Chair Steve Dodson sedodson1@roadrunner.com Leave No Trace Bill Vanderberg bill.vanderberg@ca.rr.com The Trail Head Editor Dennis Cline trailhead@glaac-hat.org Training Anthony Green agreen.bsa@gmail.com Trail Boss David Ledford gdledford@verizon.net HAT HiLites Editor Tom Thorpe hilites@glaac-hat.org Forest Service Contacts Conservation Projects David Ledford gdledford@verizon.net LA River Ranger District Little Tujunga Station HAT HiLites is published monthly by the GLAAC High Adventure Team to inform Scout Leaders of specific program, service, and other High Adventure activities and opportunities available in the coming months. For additional information about a specific entry, please call or the appropriate HAT contact.

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