Scripps-Mesa District Patch

Scripps-Mesa District

Scripps-Mesa district proudly serves the north San Diego communities of Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch and MCAS Miramar.

San Diego-Imperial Council  v Boy Scouts of America

Last Updated 05/19/13

EVENTS


  - Sir Robert Baden-Powell

 

Twilight Camp

DATE: July 15-19, 2013 (4pm-8pm)

CHAIRS: Reza Bashar and Melissa McDonald-Rodriguez

LOCATION: Scripps Ranch Community Pari

COST: $85 by 7/5/13, $95 after 7/5/13.

FLYER: Click here for the flyer.
Scout Village @ Mira Mesa Street Fair

DATE: Sept 14, 2013
Tiger Safari

DATE: Oct/Nov 2013
Webelos Woods

DATE: Oct 18-20, 2013

LOCATION: Mataguay Scout Ranch
Geology Day

DATE: Oct 26, 2013
Jamboree 2013

A great Jamboree 2013 opportunity has just come down from the area.

We need to get your troops and Venturing Teams filled and need to get staffing finalized for the Sub Camps. Please go online to the Jamboree website at

https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/default.aspx

and look at the many new marketing and promotional tools there are to help you promote.

We have in the neighborhood of $130,000 in Jamboree Scholarships available for our deserving youth, that is being allocated on a first come, first served basis, with applications going to Joe Glasscock at: Joe.Glasscock@scouting.org. The Area staff want to make sure, that every Scout and Venturer in the Western Region knows about the Jamboree opportunities awaiting him or her in 2013!
Wood Badge in 2013

San Diego-Imperial Council is offering a Wood Badge Course in 2013.  Registration info will be provided soon.

You are cordially invited to continue your leadership training and dedication to Scouting's Aims and Methods by enrolling in the Wood Badge Course.

The 2013 Wood Badge Course will be held May 16-18 and June 8-10, 2013 at Mataguay Scout Ranch. Both weekends are mandatory for completion of the course. Scout leaders must have a current BSA registration, have completed basic scout leader training (and in some cases, outdoor training) to qualify for the course.

The highest levels of leadership training are featured in this course, as well as a global view of scouting. Participants and staff from all levels of Scouting will join together for six days of concentrated study, goal setting and FUN!!  Participants will live and train in the outdoors as they build friendships and associations that will last a lifetime. The principles of leadership will be taught to help scout leaders increase their ability to meet the needs of their units and inspire their youth to learn and to achieve at an even greater level.

2013 Wood Badge Course
May 16-18, 2013 & Jun 8-10, 2013
This is two 3-day training weekends at Mataguay.

Cost $285
 
District Dinner

The Scripps Mesa District Dinner is held annually to recognize outstanding Scouters in the District and Units.

Two outstanding Adult Scouters who have made exceptional contributions to the District and Scouting, will be recognized with the District Award of Merit.  This year it's Maureen Friend and Fred Murillo.  They will receive their awards at our District Dinner on June 1st at 6 pm at Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church. The District Award of Merit is the highest award that a district can bestow upon a volunteer. We are very proud of all the hard work each of them have done for all of our boys.

In addition each Pack/Troop/Team/Crew/Ship can nominate up to 3 Adult Scouters for the Unit Volunteer of the Year Award (Driving Force Award) to also be recognized at the dinner.  The nomination form and information is listed in the article below.

Please support them as well as other volunteers receiving the Unit Volunteer Award.  Come with your Pack, Troop, Crew, or friends. The food will be delicious, entertainment will be entertaining, and awards will be well deserved. Please register as soon as possible. The cost is $15 per person. Please use the link below to register.

FLYER: Click here for the flyer.

DATE: June 1, 2013 at 6pm

LOCATION: Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church, 8081 Mira Mesa Blvd.

HOST: Troop 1217 and Mrs. Short

THEME: Our theme this year is Super Heroes!

COST: $15 per person.

REGISTRATION: Registration via Doubleknot.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  The deadline for ticket purchase is Wednesday May 29.
District Dinner - Call For Unit Volunteers Of The Year

Unit Leaders and Committee Chairs:

It is that time of year again: time to recognize the wonderful volunteers who are the backbone of each of our units.
The Scripps-Mesa District Dinner will be held on June 1, 2013, and one of the traditions at the dinner is to present
the Unit Volunteer of the Year Awards. This is your opportunity to say "Thank you!" to those who have really made
a difference during the past year. Depending on the size of your unit you can nominate up to five individuals to
receive this award. Please consult together as unit leadership and submit one form with all of the names. The form
and information for submitting it is found on this web site. If you have questions please contact Layne Jensen as
shown on the form or email KK6LJ@amsat.org.

FLYER: Click here for the flyer.
Save these dates:  
Scout Night with the Padres - Sept 29
Webelos Woods - Oct 12-14, 2012

 
 
TRAINING  
BSA-certified Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainers Available For Your Units!

Did you know that the BSA is the official educator of the Leave No Trace (LNT) organization which includes the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Bureau Of Land Management, and the US Fish And Wildlife Service?

And, did you know that our Scouts have LNT requirements for rank advancement?  Similarly, LNT training is included in some required adult leader training such as IOLS.

So, LNT training is needed for our Scouts and Scouters.

The good news is that Scripps-Mesa District has 3 BSA-certified LNT Trainers available to support your units:

 
 
 
They are 3 of the 47 BSA-certified LNT Trainers in San Diego-Imperial Council.  And, they're available to support the LNT needs for all units in Scripps-Mesa District.  So, if your training event needs an LNT Trainer or if your unit needs guidance regarding LNT, please contact them.  They are making themselves available to serve you.

 
NEWS  
From the Scripps-Mesa District Advancement Committee

1 - Upcoming Events

The next Trail to Eagle program will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 to 10:15 am at the Mira Mesa LDS Church at 11023 Pegasus Ave.  We encourage all Eagle candidates, their parents and unit leaders to attend one of these seminars.  It really can make a big difference in the boys' experience as he plans and carries out his Eagle Scout Service Project, and prepares for the ultimate appearance before the Eagle Board of Review.  Please click here to download the flyer.

2 - Lowe's Eagle Scout Project Grants

Last year (2012) was the first year of Lowe's grants of $100 gift cards for those working on Eagle Scout projects.  We are hoping that it will continue this year, but do not yet have details, so please contact the council if you are interested.  You may also monitor the site http://sdicbsa.org/Advancement/Eagle.php and look for the section titled "Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Impact Grant" to see if further information is available.

3 - Changes in Advancement for 2013

With the new year (2013) come some changes in the area of advancement.  For a detailed description, please see http://usscouts.org/advance/changes/advchanges13.asp.  But we would like to

highlight a few items of particular interest:

   (1) As of January 1, 2014, the Cooking merit badge will be required for the Eagle rank.  This means there will then be 13 required badges rather than 12, though the overall number required for Eagle will remain at 21.  In addition, the requirements for the Cooking merit badge will be modified from their current form.

   (2) The new Sustainability Merit Badge will become available during the summer of 2013.  Those working toward the Eagle rank may choose to earn either the Sustainability bade OR the Environmental Science badge as one of those required for Eagle.  Both badges may be earned, but only one may be counted as "Eagle-required."

   (3) Other new merit badges available now are Kayaking and Search and Rescue.

   (4) In the area of computing there are several badges that are expected to be released sometime in 2013: Game Design, Programming, and Digital Technology (to replace Computing).  Watch for further information as it becomes available on these badges.

If you have advancement-related questions, feel free to contact a member of the Advancement Committee listed below.

   Layne Jensen, Chair

   KK6LJ@amsat.org

 

   Jules Barad, Eagle Coordinator

   JBarad@san.rr.com

 

   Keith Trahan

   ktrahan@gmail.com
 
Scouting.org has undergone a facelift and has lots of information to assist leaders, scouts and scout parents. The new site has information for Boys Scouts, Cub Scouts and developing new units.
Scripps-Mesa calendar switches to Google

You can now access our district events calendar using your google calendar enabled device.  Just add "Scripps-Mesa District" to your list of other calendars. We welcome members of the District Committee to add scouting events to the calendar.  Please send your email request to and he will provide you with access.
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Parents today often use the internet searches to find youth activities like Scouting. BeAScout.org uses Google Maps to help parents locate packs, troops, and crews near them and lets them request information from local Scout units.

 
ABOUT US

 

If you have a boy that you would like to get into scouting and need to find the closest Pack, Troop, Crew or Ship, or just want information about the District, please contact one of the following people:
District Position Name Phone# E-Mail
District Director Jeff Young 619.298.6121 x266
District Chair Julie Sivers 858.361.5932
District Commissioner Chris Friend 858.537.9009

 
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