Roundtable Matters. Pacifica District, Los Angeles Area Council, BSA Rick Willson, Roundtable Commissioner, (310)

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1 Roundtable Matters March 20, 2012 Pacifica District, Los Angeles Area Council, BSA Rick Willson, Roundtable Commissioner, (310) CHECK US OUT! VIRTUALLY ALL INFO IS AVAILABLE ONLINE: EVENTS, DATES, FLIERS, CONTACTS, PHONES, ETC. DISTRICT web site: PacificaBSA.org. COUNCIL web site: FLAG CEREMONY AND INVOCATION: At 7:30 sharp! Sign up YOUR boys to do flags! Tonight Troop 683 of Torrance will present the colors. Thank You. Reserve your spot for the future NOW with Liz Dye! For the invocation, Thank you tonight to Kathie Wood, representing the Protestant faith. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: ROUNDTABLE MATTERS DEADLINE for April 2012 submissions: April 11, BREAKOUTS: If you have ideas, or would like to lead one, contact Rick Willson and we can share what works. THIS MONTH: We ll offer Youth Protection Training. NEXT MONTH: The NEW EAGLE Project Book, What s NEW, What s DIFFERENT, and What s EXPECTED. VENTURING CREW ADVISERS AND PRESIDENTS: A continuing monthly event. Mr. Vaughn Wendelstadt, vaughn_wendelsadt@toyota.com BUYING SCOUT SUPPLIES?: SUPPLEX NYLON UNIFORM BOGO (Buy One, Get One) SALE, March 16, 2012 thru March 23, Customers will be able to purchase a Uniform Pant and get a Uniform Shirt for Free, or buy two like products and get the second item for Free. The Scout Shop will be in attendance with Uniforms to sell. Thank you for your help. CAMPING: Scott Affa is our District Chair: Camping@PacificaBSA.org DUTY TO GOD HIKE: It s looking like May 19th, some details yet to be confirmed. Kathie Wood at ascoutisreverent@yahoo.com or Kurt Stenzel, kurt.stenzel@pacificabsa.org. FINANCE: The 2012 campaign of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING has already started, and pledges have already been turned in. Schedule your unit for an FOS presentation. Finance questions? Need NEW FOS forms? David White, d avid.white@pacificabsa.org COUNCIL INTERFAITH BANQUET: May 5, 2012, details attached on-line, or on the COUNCIL website. PAY IT FORWARD: Year Round collection of items to be distributed to the hospital or Armed Forces in the field. Travel/hotel size oral care, shampoo, rinse, mouthwash & lotion. Playing cards, "current" magazines, gum, granola, mints, nonchocolate candy, underwear, socks, t-shirts, sunscreen & phone cards. Bring your items monthly to Roundtable. For more info - contact Liz Dye at (310) or chefliz@verizon.net SCOUTING FOR FOOD: Priscilla Atwell asks that we all bring a can of food to each Roundtable to help this LDS Stake Center s food bank. (310) or fibrfac@gte.net. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Sponsored by the LDS Church, once again Helping Hands will be providing support in the community on April 28, Show up at 8:00 AM at the Kent Avenue LDS Church in work clothes, and hat, work gloves, sunscreen are recommended. South Coast Botanic Gardens, April 19-21, details attached on-line Flag placement on the Memorial Day weekend TOUR PLANS: There is usually a TOUR PLAN signer at Roundtable, and we ask that you drop them off before the announcements start, and collect the completed form after announcements. Other options include: The Cabrillo Youth Center in San Pedro, and there are also several other Plan signers available, the list is on the district website. TRAINING: UPCOMING: CSLBT, June 9 and again October 20. Are you a trained leader? For more information on training in general, or to turn in KNOT applications, contact the District Training Chair, Julio Catzalco, at training@pacificabsa.org.

2 WOOD BADGE 2012: Sign up now for the dates of May 4-6 and June 1-3 for course 1, or the week of August for course 2. More details in the months to come YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING: FOR ALL REGISTERED ADULTS, regardless of position! For more information, contact Susan Griego at or the District Training Chair at CUB SCOUTS: PINEWOOD DERBY, April 21 st, all the details and rules are on the district website SOAP BOX DERBY, July 7. Ron Campbell will have details in the months to come. CUB DAY CAMP: July 16-20, 2012 Dave and Linda Miller. More to come WEBELOS TO SCOUT TRANSITION: Need some help? You don t have to guess at it. Ask Gary Sisson, he s more than willing to help with the task. Pacificawebelos2scout@yahoo.com. WEBELOS WOODS 2012: Tentative Confirmed date is September BOY SCOUTS: ADVANCEMENT: NEW Eagle Scout Candidate procedure contacts: Eagle Project Approval: Kathie Wood (310) Eagle Book/Application Check: Maria Gunderson (310) Eagle Character Board Coordinator: Bob Harada (310) Please reference The Path to Eagle at for additional information to help your scouts complete the rank of Eagle! For merit badge classes at Cabrillo Beach, call (310) or go to ARROW, ORDER OF THE: Tim Desmond is the Chapter Advisor, the_desmonds@yahoo.com (310) Lakota Chapter Chief Matt Johnson is the youth representative: padfoot162006@yahoo.com. For OA election information, contact Taylor Wood at lakotaelections@aol.com. SPRING CAMPOREE: Wayne Torrey says April 13-15, and the Leader Guide is out. camporeepacifica@gmail.com NATIONAL JAMBOREE 2013: Start planning now Kathie Wood J amboree2013@aol.com 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. BJ Lee bjlee2000@yahoo.com and Russ Bower. VENTURING: UPCOMING EVENTS: Contact Vaughan Wendelstadt at wendelstadt@earthlink.net, CONTACTS: AWARD OF MERIT & SILVER BEAVER AWARD: CAMPMASTER: Gary Sisson: Pacificawebelos2scout@yahoo.com. INTERNET ADVANCEMENT: Bob Harada at (310) or rbt_harada@yahoo.com LUTHER S ATTIC: A way to help the boys who may be financially and uniform challenged. 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 Railroading Merit Badge Day at Knott s Berry Farm Saturday, April 14, 2012 Cost: Boy Scout (Ages 10-17) $34.25, Kids (Ages 3-11) $34.25, Adults (12 and over) $41.25, & includes a Chicken Box Lunch. This fee includes Merit Badge Day and all-day Park admission until 10:00 pm. Registration will be via a Knott's website. All of the details are on the Railroading Merit Badge Day at Knott's Berry Farm website at: The Boy Scout Railroading Merit Badge Day will include presentations and activities that will fulfill the requirements for Boy Scouts to earn the Railroading Merit Badge. Registration for this event will include all-day admission to Knott s Berry Farm and Railroading Merit Badge requirement activities. Registration is available to the first 500 participants (leaders, guardians, siblings & friends). To attend, you must be an active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Team, Ship, or Crew. Adults attending must be a unit leader, guardian or family member an attending Scout. Scouts will be treated to private tours of the Roundhouse and also private tours of the Parlor Car and Business Car - vintage 1880s, which are not normally open to the public. The Knott's Chicken Box Lunch is included in the price of admission. Event Schedule Check-in: 8:00-8:15 am sharp. Each Scout will be preassigned to one of 8 Troops. Activities: 8:15 a.m. 1 p.m. Each Troop will rotate, Round-Robin style, through requirements 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, & 8 in 30 minute sessions. Requirement 1a-c & 5a-c are prerequisites and must be completed before arriving at Knott s Berry Farm. Any questions? Contact Dave Exter at: davidexter@ca.rr.com This community event is sponsored by the Orange County Transit Authority, Knott's Berry Farm and the Orange County Council BSA. Open to all Boy Scouts, siblings/friends/parents/guardians/leaders in Southern California. Rev: February 18, 2012:de

4 The Los Ange1es Area Council, BSA presents the 40th Annual Interfaith Banquet Hosted by the Religious Committee on Scouting Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. South Gate Auditorium 4900 Southern Ave., South Gate, CA Pete Mascarenas, Religious Committee Chair, (562) Wade Hatch, District Director (213) ext. 333 *SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY!* Religious Award Recipients names and contact information MUST BE AT THE SCOUT OFFICE BY Monday, April 23, 2012, to be included in the Interfaith Banquet program. Make your reservations now; reservations are mandatory and will be held at the door. Make your check payable to BSA Interfaith Banquet and mail to: LAAC, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles, CA [ ] Yes, we will attend. Enclosed is a check for $8.00 per person. # of Youth # of Adults [ ] No, I cannot attend, but I would like to sponsor youth at $8.00 each for a total of $. Contact Person: Pack/Troop/Crew: Phone: Address: City: Zip: The following Scouts have earned their religious awards: Name: Pack/Troop/Crew Phone: Religion Award Earned Name: Pack/Troop/Crew Phone: Religion Award Earned PLEASE LIST ADDITIONAL YOUTH AND MEMBERS IN YOUR PARTY ON BACK OF FORM. For information about the religious award of your faith, please contact: Pete Mascarenas (562) pmascarenas@yahoo.com INTERFAITH BANQUET 2012 (Acct # )

5 HAT HiLites Los Angeles Area Council March 2012 Boy Scouts of America Los Angeles Area Council still has two contingent crews going to Philmont this year. The dates are July 6 to July 21, For more information please call Cindy Farber at or at her at CLFarber@hotmail.com. Verdugo Hills Council is offering Trail Boss training on April 21, 22 and May 5, 6. See attached flyer for details. Make sure that the bear canisters that you use are approved by the government agency that controls the area where you will be using them. The Centennial Award is no longer available but rockers can be earned while supplies last. Interested in Climbing Merit Badge? A portable climbing wall is available. We bring the mountain to your troop. Contact William Consterdine, at 562/ Future Events HAT Websites: < < & click Scouting Links Jul 6 - Jul 22 Provisional contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch Council-Camping Jul 21 - Jul 28 Provisional contingent to Log Cabin Council-HAT 3-Month Calendar Mar 6 HAT Meeting* Mar 10 Junior Leader Backpack Training Mar 20 Climbing Instructor Class Mar Junior Leader Weekend Outing Includes a night hike Mar 31 Mountain Oriented Accident Response Apr 3 HAT Meeting* Apr 14 CA Trails Day/Trail Boss Apr 16 Rock, Rope, Rescue Seminar May 1 HAT Meeting May 4-6 Rock, Rope, Rescue Field Experience May 5 Trail Boss (Advanced) * HAT meetings are open to all registered adults, 7:30 p.m., LAAC Service 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 Bob Beach rabeach@verizon.net Training Peter Matthews matthews_peter@msn.com Trail Boss Dave Ledford gdledford@verizon.net HiLites Editor Tom Thorpe tom@troop849.org Mr. High Adventure Jim Hawkins elderhawk@verizon.net Forest Service Contacts Conservation Projects John Horton jbhorton@verizon.net LA River Ranger District Little Tujunga Station HAT HiLites is published monthly by the LAAC 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.

6 Philmont Scout Ranch The Los Angeles Area Council has a reservation for a two Crew contingent to attend Philmont Scout Ranch in This means that twenty-four Scouts and adults will participate in an outstanding High Adventure experience in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains, located in New Mexico. Philmont provides not only a premier backpacking experience at elevations in the 8,000 12,000 foot range, but also a unique, Western-theme program at many backcountry camps. Date: July 6 July 21, These dates include AMTRAK transportation time. Participants must be 14 years of age OR completed the 8 th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation. Participants 18 through 20 years of age may be counted as youth or adult crew members. Each crew is required to have a majority of youth participants, and the maximum number of adults (over 21) is four (4) per crew. All participants must provide BSA Form , Annual Health and Medical Record (available at boyscoutsla.org/health and medical forms), which must be within a year prior to July All participants must be current as to a tetanus shot and pass an in-camp medical check. A participant s weight must fall below the maximum limit for his/her height as listed on Form Note, the Philmont Health and Medical Record must be used for Philmont. This form will be provided in January 2012 to each participant. Participants must provide all personal backpack clothing and personal equipment, especially quality boots. Participants will coordinate crew equipment such as tents, backpack stoves, cook sets, etc. What is not available among crew members, may be rented from Philmont. There will be a pack inspection at base camp by the Philmont staff. Crew assignments will be made on a District or Unit basis, or where possible, participants preference. Backpack mileage will be in the range of miles, over 12 days including one or two layover days, depending on the itinerary selected by each crew. Participants and alternates are required to take several backpack trips with their Philmont crew in the local mountains, beginning no later than January 2012 to demonstrate hiking and camping skills and physical condition. This is also conducive to developing teamwork and checking out the durability of personal and crew equipment. The cost is approximately $1,200 per participant, depending on the cost of transportation, LAAC Philmont shirts, hats and neckerchiefs and miscellaneous expenses. Reservations are on a first-come basis. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required with the application (see reverse side). Balance of fee is to be paid by February 1, Additional information about the Philmont 2012 contingent can be obtained by contacting the Camping Department at the LAAC Service Center (213) ext Program Announcement 23 LAAC-HAT November 2010

7 Los Angeles Area Council Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch 2012 Application to Participate LAAC-BSA Provisional Contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico. Depart from Los Angeles on July 6, 2012, arrive at Philmont on July 7, 2012 for 12 days of High Adventure. Depart Philmont on July 20, 2012 and arrive in Los Angeles on July 21, Transportation to and from Philmont will be on AMTRAK. Name: District: Troop/Crew: Street Address: City: State: ZIP: Telephone Day: Evening: Cell: Birthdate: Contact Person s I agree to live the Scout Oath and Law, to follow the directions of the Philmont 2012 Trek Advisors, to fulfill my responsibilities as a member of the contingent, to participate in the preliminary training as may be required, and to wear my Scout uniform as requested. I certify that I will be 14 years of age OR completed the 8 th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation. I agree to submit evidence of fitness to make this trek on BSA form , signed by a licensed health-care practitioner, and to obtain the immunization(s) required. Signature: Date: Approval of Parents or Guardians On behalf of my child and myself, I (we) hereby approve and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this application, and certify that the applicant can meet the health and physical requirements of Philmont 2012 and will be examined by a health-care practitioner. I (we) have read, and agree to, the above provisions for participation in the LAAC-sponsored contingent trek of July Signature: Date: Signature: Date: In case of emergency, the following person is to be notified: Name: Relationship: Telephone Day: Evening: Cell: This application must be submitted to the Los Angeles Area Council Boy Scouts of America by April 1, 2011 with a $100 non-refundable reservation fee. All checks are to be payable to the Boy Scouts of America. Write Philmont 2012 on the check. Mail application and check to: Los Angeles Area Council Camping 2333 Scout Way Los Angeles, CA 90026

8 HAT Training VHC 2012 Become a USFS approved Trail Boss Supervise Trail Maintenance for the youth in your group. ( Great Eagle Projects! ) Let us train you and other adults in your group so that you are qualified to do Trail Surveys and set up projects and complete them on your own. Purpose: To provide properly trained personal with the ability to supervise either Trail Blazing or Forest Conservation program projects at the unit level. All Trail Bosses will be trained by USFS Personnel or their approved Trail Boss Trainer. Requirements: Must be 18 or older, and registered in the BSA. Complete 4 days of 6 hours each in training exercises with the Trail Boss Program. Conduct an approved Weekend project. Minimum 10 hours with your unit. (or another unit) under your supervision, and have it checked out by the Trail Boss trainer. (Training days do not have to be consecutive days, weeks, or even years). Training objectives are: Tool Safety, Condition Survey, Brush Clearing, Tread Work, French Drains, Soil Sacks, Water Bars, Switchback Construction, Tread Support, Etc. Bring: Gloves, Hat, Water and Lunch, 10 essentials, Day pack, Work clothes. Available training days in 2012 are: Jan. 14,15. Mar. 10,11. Apr. 21,22. May. 5,6. Call to confirm training day, Time and Meeting Place. ( Course cancels if no calls ) We meet at McDonalds at Bouquet Cyn. Rd. & Valencia Blvd, in Valencia at 8:00 AM. Contact: Patrick Aubuchon, Chief Trail Boss bigaub@sbcglobal.net pa 3/9/2012 7:26:43 PM 1

9 South Coast Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale Volunteers Needed! Thursday, April :00am 1:00 pm. Help setting up plants for the sale. Friday, April 20, 4:30 pm 7:00 pm. Help assisting people with their purchases. Saturday, April 21, 8:30 am 4:00 pm. Help assisting people with their purchases. Please call Carol Howden at the garden by April 13 to sign up. (310) or We are located at: Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (Nearest intersection is Crenshaw and P.C.H.)

10 Palos Verdes Half Marathon Community 5K Run/Walk 5K School Challenge Half Marathon Team Challenge SAVE THE DATE Saturday, May 19th 2012 Start & Finish Adjacent To Terranea Oceanfront Resort Pelican Cove Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Gently rolling course featuring panoramic ocean vistas throughout the PV Peninsula Commemorative T-shirt and medal to all 5K finishers Technical shirt and medal to all half-marathon finishers Custom design medals awarded for top 3 finishers in each 5-year age division Post-race expo featuring live music, food, vendors, and beer garden! (I.D. required) Proceeds benefit children, elderly, and disadvantaged families through programs sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates Late Registration and Packet Pick-up: The Village Runner 1811-A Catalina Ave. Redondo Beach, CA / Saturday, May 12th...Noon to 7pm Friday, May 18th...11am to 6pm For More Information and Registration, Please Visit

11 Palos Verdes Half & 5K Registration SERVING THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Home: Sex: M F Age on Race Day: T-Shirt Size: (Check One) S M L XL Categories: (Check One) 14-under plus GIRL SCOUT - Enter Troop Number: (Must Check Box To Be Entered) BOY SCOUT - Enter Troop Number: (Must Check Box To Be Entered) Registration Fees: Boy and Girl Scout Fee $20 Make check or money order payable to: PV Half Marathon & Community 5K Run/Walk & mail with entry form before May 14th, 2012 to: PV MARATHON c/o PrimeTime, 580 Nevada Street, #P, Redlands, CA Late Registration and Packet Pick-up: The Village Runner 1811-A Catalina Ave. Redondo Beach, CA / Saturday, May 12th...Noon to 7pm Friday, May 18th...11am to 6pm Waiver and Release: In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, for myself, my executors, administrators, and assignees, do herby waive and release the sponsors of this race, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates, the City of Palos Verdes Estates, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the City and County of Los Angeles, W2 Promotions,Terranea Resort and all persons and agencies connected with this race from all claims for damages arising from the participation in and travel to and from this event. I also certify that I am physically fit and adequately trained to participate in this event. I hereby agree to release to the race promoter full and exclusive rights to record my performance in said race on film, videotape, or still photography for use without compensation. Participant s signature: (Parent s signature if partici pant is under 18 years of age) Date:

12 Palos Verdes Half Marathon & Community 5K Exhibitor and Product Donation Agreement 46 th Annual Kiwanis Club Palos Verdes Half Marathon & 5k Saturday, May 19, Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes Your participation will benefit The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hill Estates Company name Company address City State Zip code Telephone (Day) Cell Phone Fax Product Name Product/Company description Display description: will you provide your own canopy? Sponsorship Packages $2,500 Contributing Sponsor (Logo featured on start and finish banners, on tee shirts, materials, and banner at stage, mentioned in press releases, and includes an expo booth) $1,000 Friends of the Marathon (Logo on tee shirts, materials, and banner at stage, mentioned in press releases, and includes an expo booth) $500 Supporters of the Marathon (Logo on all tee shirts and race pamphlets/materials, includes an expo booth) $200 - School Challenge Sponsor ( ) I would like an expo booth, to include one 8" table and two chairs for a fee of $ (Expo Booth only) Expo booth space includes 10x10 space, 1 table & 2 chairs (Payment must be received prior to arrival at expo venue to guarantee space) Options: ( ) I would like an expo booth, to include one 8" table and two chairs for a fee of $ ( ) I would like to rent a 10 X 10 canopy for an additional fee of $ ( ) I would like to rent a generator at an additional fee of $75.00 Payment Options: ( ) Check enclosed - Made payable to: Kiwans Club of Rolling Hills Estates. Checks only No credit cards. Sorry!

13 Palos Verdes Half Marathon & Community 5K Terms & Conditions The exhibitor/distributor agrees: To be personally responsible for all product and equipment brought to event To have booth set up and operating one hour prior to start of race No refunds will be made to exhibitors who fail to occupy space If cooking food, to meet regulations of the Los Angeles County Health Dept. by providing a copy of company s city/county license Agreed upon on this date, Please print your name Please sign your name Signature of exhibitor or product distributor Please return form and payment prior to May 1st to: Audra Allis 7616 Hollywood Blvd. Apt. 304 W2 Vendor Coordinator Los Angeles, CA W2vendorrelations@gmail.com cell The location of the event is at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos: 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Race starts at 7:00 AM. Vendor set-up begins at 5:00 AM. Details re: set-up, parking, etc. will be sent to you prior to the event. Thank you for joining us! We ll see you on Saturday May 19 th!

14 S S S Grand Explorer Learn to Sail and eventually skipper a sailing vessel and her crew Ship 618 meets at 11am every third Saturday of each month at King Harbor Yacht Club 280 Yacht Club Way Redondo Beach CA The Skipper is Ron Grassl rwgrassl@verizon.net Facebook page: seascoutship618 We have a fleet of Boats including: Cal 30 Newport 28 Catalina 27 Cal 20 s Nacra 5.8 catamaran Lido 14 Ship 618 Crew CRUISING Catalina Island The California Coast TRAINING - CLASSES We offer Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge for BSA Troops RACING With the KHYC CAL20 Fleet just outside of Redondo Beach Harbor Sea Scout Ship 618 S S S Grand Explorer On the water sailing adventure for young adults who want to develop as sailors and skippers Sponsored by King Harbor Yacht Club Redondo Beach, CA Sept 2011

15 WHAT DO WE OFFER? Adventure! Every member of our ship has a chance to try their hand at the tiller, trim the sails, and learn safe and proper methods of boat rigging, maintenance and handling. From skippering your own boat to captaining one of our larger craft there are many opportunities that are available. WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT? Provides real, on-the-water handson sailing experience. A chance to find a new lifelong hobby or perhaps it will lead to a career working in the maritime industry. As experience is gained, sea scouts advance in rank & responsibility. HOW DO YOU JOIN? Just give us a call or stop by one of our meetings. We offer a co-ed sailing program to youth and young adults starting from age 14 & have graduated from 8 th grade or are age 15 until their 21 st birthday. All members must register as Venturers with the Boy Scouts of America. Adults/parents are also encouraged to join as volunteer leaders. WHAT IS OUR PROGRAM LIKE? We keep our meetings short and concentrate on sailing. We race with the Cal20 fleet, fish, motorboat, sail to and camp at Catalina Island & join in on other scouting and yacht club adventures as well. We take day sails and multi-day sails out of both King Harbor and Long Beach harbors. TRAINING FOR BSA TROOPS We offer one or two day Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge training to Southern California BSA troops at KHYC in Redondo Beach. WHAT DOES IT COST? It s not expensive. $50 for the first full year registration, includes the Sea Scout Manual and a Ship618 tee shirt as well as access to facilities at KHYC, our boats and kayaks in King Harbor and in Long Beach. A visitor at the Helm WE ACCEPT DONATIONS! Please contact us if you would like to make a donation. We also accept boat or nautical equipment donations. We sail donated boats for a few years and then sell them to help fund our ship.

16 WHAT MAKES A TRAINED LEADER? Adult leaders in units are considered trained, and eligible to wear the official Trained emblem, once they have completed the basic training requirements outlined below. Note: Youth Protection (EL) is a joining requirement for all leaders and must be taken every two years BASIC TRAINING FOR ADULTS + (E-Learning training is available as indicated, but instructor-led training is the preferred method) CUB SCOUTING Leader Specific (by position) (EL) BOY SCOUTING & VARSITY SCOUTING Leader Specific (or Troop Committee Challenge (EL) for troop committee members) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills*** VENTURING & SEA SCOUTING Leader Specific Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills** *** ORIENTATION, SUPPLEMENTAL, AND ADVANCED TRAINING FOR UNIT ADULTS CUB SCOUTING BOY SCOUTING & VARSITY SCOUTING VENTURING & SEA SCOUTING B.A.L.O.O.* CubCasts (Scouting.org) Fast Start (EL) Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders Pow Wows Fast Start (EL) FOR ALL UNIT ADULTS Fast Start (EL) Program Forums Seabadge Seabadge Underway Climb on Safely (EL) Trek Safely (EL) Weather Hazards* (EL) Florida Sea Base Conferences Philmont Leadership Challenge Philmont Training Center Conferences Physical Wellness (EL) University of Scouting This Is Scouting (EL) Powder Horn Roundtables/Huddles Safe Swim Defense* (EL) Safety Afloat* (EL) ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start (EL) Supplemental Training Modules (Scouting.org) The Trainer s EDGE Wood Badge Scouting Safety Begins With Leadership (Scouting.org) TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH CUB SCOUTS It Happened to Me BOY SCOUTS & VARSITY SCOUTS Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops-ILST Den Chief Training (EL) A Time to Tell FOR OLDER SCOUTS & VENTURERS VENTURING & SEA SCOUTS Crew Officer Orientation Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews-ILSC Introduction to Leadership Skills for Ships-ILSS Personal Safety Awareness SEAL (For Sea Scouts only) National Youth Leadership Training-NYLT Kodiak Challenge National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience-NAYLE The Trainer s EDGE Powder Horn Wood Badge (18 + years of age) Need Help? Contact the National Council Boy Scouts of America Program Impact Volunteer Training Team Mark Griffin mark.griffin@scouting.org Ron Timmons ronald.timmons@scouting.org Peter Self peter.self@scouting.org Sara Parker-Lacobee sara.lacobee@scouting.org Oscar Santoyo oscar.santoyo@scouting.org Judy Maldonado judy.maldonado@scouting.org (EL) E-Learning page at Or have completed a previous basic training for their current position * Required for Tour Plan review ** Crews with outdoor programs only *** Not required for committee positions + Chartered Organization Representatives take This Is Scouting, and Chartered Organization Representative Training 1/9/2012

17 Basic Training Course Requirements as of 1 January 2012 Unit Type Position Required Courses To Be Position Trained Pack Cubmaster (CM) Assistant Cubmaster (CA) Pack Chairman (CC) Pack Committee (MC) Tiger Cub Den Leader (TL) Cub Scout Den Leader (DL) Cub Scout Assistant Den Leader (DA) Webelos Den Leader (WL) Webelos Assistant Den Leader (WA) Pack Trainer (PT) ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) C40 + Y01 C40 + Y01 C60 + Y01 C60 + Y01 C41 + Y01 C42 + Y01 C42 + Y01 C61 + Y01 C61 + Y01 C62 + Y01 WCF7 + C60 + Y01 Unit Type Position Required Courses To Be Position Trained Troop Scoutmaster (SM) S11 + S24 + Y01 Assistant Scoutmaster (SA) S11 + S24 + Y01 Leader of 11-Year Old Scouts (10) S11 + S24 + Y01 Troop Chairman (CC) WS10 + Y01 Troop Committee (MC) WS10 + Y01 ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) WCF7 + WS10 + Y01 Unit Type Position Required Courses To Be Position Trained Team Varsity Team Coach (VC) Assistant Varsity Coach (VA) Team Chairman (CC) Team Committee (MC) ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) S11 + V21 + Y01 S11 + V21 + Y01 V21 + Y01 V21 + Y01 WCF7 + V21 + Y01 Unit Type Position Required Courses To Be Position Trained Crew Venturing Crew Advisor (NL) Venturing Crew Assoc. Advisor (NA) Crew Chairman (CC) Crew Committee (MC) ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) P21 + Y02 P21 + Y02 P21 + Y02 P21 + Y02 WCF7 + P21 + Y02 Unit Type Position Required Courses To Be Position Trained Ship Skipper (SK) Mate (MT) Ship Chairman (CC) Ship Committee (MC) ScoutParents Unit Coordinator (PC) P44 + Y02 P44 + Y02 P44 + Y02 P44 + Y02 WCF7 + P44 + Y02 Unit Type Position Required Courses To Be Position Trained Explorer Advisor (EA) L01 + Y03 Post Explorer Associate Advisor (AA) L01 + Y03 Post Chairman (PCC) L01 + Y03 Post Committee (PMC) L01 + Y03