Los Padres Press April 2019
Council Executive Message This is an exciting time in the BSA and Los Padres Council. I would first like to give you an update on the rebuild of Rancho Alegre and the reinstatement of Scouting activities and The Outdoor School. It has been 20 months since the Whittier fire rolled though Rancho Alegre causing significant […]
Camp Rancho Alegre Progress
Los Padres Press February 2019
Council Executive Message Congratulations to 2018 Council Award Recipients It is my honor and delight to congratulate several of our dedicated volunteers for being selected as recipients of the 2018 Silver Beaver and Distinguish Commissioner awards. Please join me in congratulating Juanita Zuniga, Jeff McCann, and David Watkins as our newest class of Silver Beavers […]
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Scouts BSA Brand Guidance Training
This brand guidance training offers additional clarification related to the Scouts BSA infographic that has been shared through BSA channels. Before starting Scouts BSA info sessions or recruitment events, please make sure to use the accompanying introduction noted in the talking points. Please make sure to start all meetings with a Safety Moment, such as: […]
Los Padres Press December 2018
Council Executive Message Happy Holidays and season’s greetings from the Los Padres Council. We hope you all have a peaceful and loving holiday season with your friends and family. 2019 will be a year of extreme importance to Scouting in the Central Coast. We will be celebrating our 100th anniversary. As we position Scouting to be […]
Los Padres Press October 2018
Council Executive Message Scouts, Scouters, Friends, Families and Community Leaders, THANK YOU! Our council, along with your support, has been delivering life lasting experiences for 99 years this October. This has only been possible because the commitment of volunteers like yourselves. The Boy Scouts of America program has been a key landmark of our country for […]
Los Padres Press August 2018
Council Executive Message Scouts, Scouters, Friends, Families and Community Leaders, A lot has changed for us in the past year. As a council the loss of Rancho Alegre has impacted our operations, program, and income. With Rancho Alegre closed we have been unable to host activities and lost all the income it provided to subsidize our Scouting programs. Since the fire we have been working diligently […]
Los Padres Press June 2018
Council Executive Message Scouts, Scouters, Friends, Families and Community Leaders, Congratulations Rick TerBorch for receiving the 2018 Silver Antelope from the BSA Western Region at the National Annual Business meeting this past May. Thank you for your continued commitment to all our youth locally and nationally. Your dedication to helping volunteers and units has a tremendous impact in the future of thousands of young people. […]
Los Padres Press April 2018
Council Executive Message Scouts, Scouters, Friends, Families and Community Leaders, Congratulations to our 2017 District, Council and Regional Award of Merit Recipients! The District Award of Merit is the highest award our local districts can bestow upon a volunteer. This year very deserving volunteers were recognized with this award. In addition, we have a strong class of Silver Beavers at […]
Los Padres Press February 2018
Council Executive Messag Friends of Rancho Alegre and Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America, The status of Rancho Alegre has changed substantially since the Whittier Fire in July. Here is an update. A dedicated group of Los Padres Council volunteers, the Phoenix Committee, has been meeting weekly since the fire. As you may recall, the fire destroyed […]