New Video

The first of the four part interview with our new Scout Executive, Mr. Jim Rushton, is now on-line. This series of videos called the “Boy Scout Moment” is a cooperative effort of Bill Hart District volunteers and SCVTV. Please take a minute to visit the SCVTV website and let them know how much you appreciate what they do.

Life Scouts – we still need to hear about your Eagle Projects. We could feature you and your project in a future Boy Scout Moment.

You may not know that as of January 1st 2009, Time Warner Cable no longer operates Channel 20, it is now managed by SCVTV which is a non-profit organization.  SCVTV is looking for a company to sponsor the Boy Scout Moment. If you can help or know of a business that might be interested in supporting this effort, please contact Leon Worden via the SCVTV website.

District recognizes top adult leaders.

On Saturday January 10th, the Bill Hart District recognized its top adult leaders for their service to Scouting and the Bill Hart District. Of the hundreds of adult leaders, these were nominated by their peers and selected by the commttee. Congratulations!!

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Climbing Instructor Class

Here’s the promised Climbing Instructor Class information for the Verdugo Hills and West Los Angeles Councils. This is open to all registered scout adults in the Verdugo Hills and WLA area councils. I need 5-12 students to teach this class.

The cost is $60 which includes: books, materials, and belay training. It does NOT include 1 day Rock Training or 2 days Student led trip to Josh.

Classroom sessions 1 will be on Wed 1/21, class 2-5 will be on Thurs night 7pm -10pm (maybe till 10:30), on: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, (3/5 is a backup date). The location is the LAAC Scout HQ off the 101 at Alvarado.

Session 6 Belay Class will be at the LA Rocks (indoor gym) in Hawthorne or REI Manhattan Beach on 2/26. (cost is included in my charge)

Session 7 Rock Training at Stoney Point will be 3/7 OR 3/8, its up to the students.

Session 8 Student led trip to Joshua Tree Indian Cove with their Troop, 3/14-15 or 4/11-12 or 4/25-26, it’s up to the students to plan and execute.

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Service Hours Opportunity

Here is an opportunity for Boy Scouts to earn service hours. I received a call from the Santa Clarita Valley Homeless Shelter stating they are in need of Boy Scout Volunteers. This Saturday, January 10, the shelter will be receiving 15 tons of gravel around 10:00 a.m. and they would like volunteers to help them move that gravel around. The shelter is located on Golden Valley Parkway in Santa Clarita and the contact person is Scott Newbius (cell) 714-305-2217.

Thank you for your assistance,

Jackie Costanzo
Santa Clarita Valley Service Center

Michael’s Great Adventure

The latest Value of Scouting story.

“Than you for helping me make a difference in a boys life”

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BSA Alumni

If you are—or have ever been—active in Scouting, we invite you to reconnect. Join us as we prepare to celebrate our biggest milestone yet, our 100th Anniversary.

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A-Maze-ing Games

January’s Cub Scout theme is A-Maze-Ing Games, and we have tons of great ideas for how to implement that theme. Then we’ll talk with an expert on the important subject of childhood obesity, and how Cub Scouting helps combat this alarming trend.

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Scouting For Adventure

Season One of the Outdoor Channel television show is now available on DVD. Join Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America on journeys to America’s hotspots for high adventure.

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Troop 609 Webelos Overnighter

Troop 609 will hold a Webelos Overnighter on February 7-8, 2009 at Hart Park in Newhall, CA.  Come learn about scouting and meet our troop and it’s great scouts.  Arrive at 11:00 am and bring a lunch; Troop 609 will provide dinner and breakfast.  We ask $10 per person to cover expenses. RSVP or send questions to Steve by January 31, 2009 to Steve at blocktalk@packbell.net.