Community comes to aid of family that helped Metrolink crash workers
October 24, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
[reprinted from http://www.dailynews.com]
It’s a tragedy when any family loses its home to fire, but what happened to the Salay family during the Sesnon blaze last week just makes you shake your head and wonder about fairness in life.
The night of the Sept. 12 Metrolink crash, the Salays, like a lot of families, were home watching the tragic scene unfold on TV.
But Les and his wife, Melissa – both deeply involved with their kids in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts – decided to do more than just watch. They put on their uniforms from Boy Scout Troop 921 in Northridge and spent more than 12 hours at the scene, handing out food and water to firefighters and police officers, then went to Chatsworth High School to help comfort anxious relatives of crash victims gathered at the evacuation center.
A month later, their house on Clymer Street in Northridge – almost seven miles from the Sesnon Fire – burned. It was the only house on the street to catch fire.
Popcorn Update
The Bill Hart District completed the first leg of the 2008 Popcorn Campaign on Saturday with the successful completion of the Show and Sell segment. Once again our units did an outstanding job. We have exceeded last years Show and Sell sales by $39,275 (14.4%). Additionally, our District Take Order sales have also exceeded last years totals by $7,335 (10%). Our total sales for 2008 currently stand at $345,115.
Congratulations to all of our units and boys for their outstanding performance this year. The Bill Hart District continues to amaze people on how well we deliver popcorn to the community. Also our sincere thanks to the many adult leaders who coordinated, assisted and tackled the paperwork aspect of this years campaign. Read more
Open House Troop 48 Canyon Country
October 19, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
On Monday, October 27th Troop 48 will hold an open house for Webelos interested in learning more about the Scouting experience. Our meetings are held at First Christian Church of Canyon Country, 27421 Homyr Place (caddy corner from the movie theatres on Solidad Canyon behind the Baskin Robins), begin at 7:00 PM and end by 8:15 PM. The evening will include a traditional openning with flag ceremony, a first aid presentation with a bit of a Halloween bent, a slide show of some of our recent activities and refreshments. This will be a great opportunity for Webelos to meet the members of Troop 48 before attending our overnight and to see Scouting in action. Webelos are welcome even if they are not attending our overnight.
Hope to see you there.
Yours in Scouting,
Bob Gaby
Scoutmaster Troop 48
A Scout family in great need!
October 16, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
Bill Hart Scouters, please take a moment to read and help if you can. Please keep his family in your prayers.
To All in Scouting
I spoke with Les Salay tonight. He handles one of our Scout info email lists and is a dedicated Scouter and proponent of Scouting. His house and everything he owns has burnt down in the recent fire.
Les and his family were one of the first to respond to the Metro Rail train crash a few weeks ago. It’s time to return the good deeds to him and his family. They currently are living in a motel and have only the clothes on their backs. If you and/or your Scouting Unit would like to assist a fellow Scout family read below in his email as to their needs.
If you wish to donate clothes, call him first to coordinate what to get so items are not duplicated. If you wish to help with a financial donation you can mail to him at the address below. I would think the latter would be the best for the family.
As Scouters we come together so often for the community we often don’t even know. Now it’s time to come to the aid of someone we do. Please forward this on to anyone you think may be of help or may be interested. Nice to see with everything that has happened he still keeps his humor and faith………….thanks for your help………paul
State of The District
October 7, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
Bill Hart District Chairman Update
October 7, 2008
Jim McGrory
Bill Hart District Chairman
gilwellbear@hotmail.com
Leaders of Character Recognition Dinner 2008
On Saturday, September 27th our District held the 3rd Annual Leaders of Character Recognition Dinner. It was a great success, and although the final numbers have not been calculated, we think that we are going to net $50,000. A big reason why this year’s event did so well is because our units stepped up and supported the event. The following units donated gift baskets for the virtual auction P48 (2); P496 (2); T51; T2222 (3) and T583 donated two shotgun baskets for the Live Auction.
Over 30 Scouts from the District represented us proudly during the flag presentation, pledge of allegiance, Scout Oath, Scout Law and as auction runners during the night. Also we want to recognize several key adult leaders who made the event possible.
- Arif Halaby (T2222) – Committee Chairman and Event Emcee
- Mark Murphy (T119) – Committee Member and Script Development
- Gina Thompson and her fantastic team (P,T and C 119) – Registration
- Marty Kasman (T2) and Kim Crookstien – Floor Coordinators
- Jeff Prata (T303)– Audio Visual
- Terry Duffy (Committee Member)– Auction Coordination and Script Development
Popcorn
We continue to set the bar higher than anyone could imagine. To date we have placed $333,170 in Show and Sell orders. To give you a little perspective, we are currently $100,000 above our 2007 TOTAL sales. The Council office has been getting additional popcorn to the units, who need more, but we are still having difficulty in getting them to push extra popcorn for us to store up here, Terry continues to work on that problem. We are on target to reach our goal of $400,000 in popcorn sales for 2008.
Recruiting
Fall recruiting is underway! Flyers and support items can be obtained through Council. For additional support that your unit requires please contact our DE, David Kline Director of Field Services WLACC at dkline@bsa-la.org or 818. 933.0106.
Online Charter Renewal
2008 Charter Renewal will be done 100% through the online process. Training is being provided by Council and District level. Mr. Bill Crowl has walked units through the requirements for a successful Online Charter Renewal process at this months Roundtable. Thank You Bill!
Santa Clarita Service Center
Our service center will remain open through the end of the calendar year. Our new Scout Executive Jim Rushton has assured me that based our on Popcorn, LOC and FOS for 2008 we should have no problem keeping our offices open. We are also in the process of forming a steering committee to work with the WLACC to provide oversight on the center. More to follow and if you have any suggestions please forward to my attention at gilwellbear@hotmail.com
Camporee 2009
We are currently looking for a Camporee Chair for next years event. If there is anyone interested please contact me at gilwellbear@hotmail.com
If we can not find a Chair person within the next two-three weeks we maybe force to cancel this event.
Merit Badge Midway Schedule and Updates
Attached is the final schedule with Pre-Requisite updates and corrections!
Scouts – It is your responsibility to see what, if any, requirements you need to complete before class. Read carefully the attached info for requirements that may need to be done before the Midway. Double check the pre-requisites in the book if there is nothing listed on the attached document. If you do not complete a class you will be given a ‘partial’ Blue Card with the requirements signed off that you have completed.
Parents – We can use a few of you to help during the day, especially in the morning. If you can lend a hand for an hour or 2 please contact Michele Smith!
See you there!
HAT’s Bailout Plan – Ten Dollars
October 7, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
The High Adventure Team wants to do its part over and above the $700 billion bailout. So the HAT team is making two special offers for its Basic Backpacking course on October 18th that will get the Western Los Angeles County back on the road to recovery.
Recharter Update
October 6, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
Thank you all for the great turnout at the Oct. 2 Roundtable. Following the Internet Registration Training, we distributed Packets to 86% of our District Units. The remaining Packets have been sent to our Scouting Service Center/Scout Shop in Newhall. The following Units should pick-up their Packets during its normal operating hours:
P-48, P-51, P-494, P-580, P-609, P-885
T-11, T-48, T-303, T-513, T-1818, T-2379
CREW 611, CREW 2008
Internet Registration will begin on Nov. 1 and end on Dec. 15
An abbreviated Training will be held during a Break-out Session at the Nov. 6 Roundtable.
2010 National Scout Jamboree
October 6, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
Ft. A.P. Hill, Virginia
July 26 – August 4, 2010 plus pre-jamboree tour
We have added a page dedicated to the 2010 Jamboree. You’ll see the link at the top of the page or you
can go directly to http://www.billhartdistrict.org/jamboree to get the latest information. If you plan on attending check this page periodically – updates will be posted when we receive them. The official jamboree website is http://www.bsajamboree.org
Questions? Contact Derek Fortin – dfortin@bsa-la.org or 818 933-0129
Have a small Pack? Join Pack 119′s Pinewood Derby
October 2, 2008 by Webmaster · Comments Off
Pack 119 is having a Pinewood Derby November 1st at 4:00 P.M. at the the Sanctuary Church in Canyon Country. We would like to invite all small Santa Clarita and Antelope Vally packs who have 12 or less boys. Cost is $2 per entry (Boys may enter 2 cars, 1 for speed and 1 for design). We will also have $1 hot dogs, prizes and tons of fun. Please RSVP by October 24th. Contact Cub Master Mark Rose for any questions: mkjrose@yahoo.com or 661-904-2210.
