To register for this training go to:  http://www.catalinacouncil.org/leaders/training/wood-badge/

Come join us this summer for the 2013 Galaxy Trek. We will be exploring our galaxy and constellations beyond, honing our shooting skills, building useful gadgets, swimming in a giant crater and gazing at the starry night (Astronomy belt loop).

TWO WEEKS ONLY:  THE LATE FEE HAS BEEN WAIVED

June 20th (Thursday) : 3:30pm – 8:30pm [twilight day camp]
June 21st (Friday) : 3:30pm – 9:00pm [family dinner, campfire and star gazing]
     Optional overnight camping is available upon request.
June 22nd (Saturday) : 8:00am – noon : [optional pancake breakfast and family swim]

http://cc.kintera.org/OPDayCamp2013

The Old Pueblo District is hosting a merit badge college on August 3^rd 2013 at Double V Scout Ranch. The merit badge college will focus on badges that coincide with manufacturing and distribution of Boy Scout Popcorn. This is an exciting opportunity for boys to come out and earn some merit badges that are not commonly earned in Catalina Council.

Old Pueblo District Merit Badge College

August 3, 2013

Double V Scout Ranch

8 am ‐ 5 pm

$5 Fee– Includes Lunch and a patch*

(* There may be additional costs for some merit badges for materials)

Merit badge offered:

American Business, Chemistry, Disabilities Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Fingerprinting, Inventing, Journalism, Photography, Public Speaking, Railroading, Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation

Click here to Register

Prerequisites for the merit badges offered:

American Business – 2, 3, 6  Will start 5 but finish on their own

Chemistry – 1c (bring the 2 MSDSs) and 7

Disabilities Awareness – 3, 4 (1 place will use Double V as other), 5 and 7

Entrepreneurship – 2, 3, 4 Will start 6 but finish on their own later 

Inventing – 2, 6, 8  Will complete 7 on their own

Journalism – 2  For requirement 4, the MB College will be their event Photography – Will finish 4 later

Public Speaking – Need to understand Parliamentary Procedure 

Traffic Safety – 5

Truck Transportion – 4

Last week, volunteer members of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America voted on a resolution to remove a restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone, while maintaining the current policy for all adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America.  That resolution has passed.

The resolution was part of a lengthy, inclusive and thoughtful process established by the national organization and it’s been a time of great reflection within the Boy Scouts of America.  I have received literally hundreds of opinions from good and passionate people on both sides of the leadership standards question.  The diversity of opinions nationally showcases just how difficult it is for the BSA to create a policy related to sexual orientation that is acceptable to a majority of our volunteers from around the country.

But conversations about sexuality and sexual orientation have never had a place within the scope of Scouting’s mission.

So, while there will be many different opinions about the outcome of this resolution and its impact on the Catalina Council, I know we can all agree that kids are better off when they are in Scouting.  Now, more than ever, we must stay focused on that which unites us as a Scouting family and work to extend our mission, which has not changed.  Scouting is for children, first and foremost.  That is and will remain our focus.

We are beginning to welcome hundreds of youth and adults to our summer camp.  In the months ahead, we will continue to provide great programs and opportunities for growth, leadership and development, community service and character education to the youth in our community.  As we do, I encourage our volunteers, Scouts, and staff to respect the diversity of viewpoints in our community.  We are united by our vision of having a positive influence in the lives of the young people throughout our communities.

For more than a century, Scouting has brought together individuals and organizations with varied backgrounds and beliefs to help young people grow into adulthood.  I trust that the BSA nationally will reflect upon the conversations from recent months and the recent decision and continue to seek a clear path forward with respect to diverse beliefs.  In the meantime, we must pledge to continue to work relentlessly to provide great programs and experiences for the youth of our community.

Ken Tucker
Scout Executive

Ken Tucker

Scout Executive

Catalina Council, Boy Scouts of America

5049 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 200

Tucson, AZ 85711

(520) 750-0385 Direct

(520) 665-1751 Cell

(520) 750-0815 FAX

ken@catalinacouncil.org

www.catalinacouncil.org

TWO WEEKS ONLY:  THE LATE FEE HAS BEEN WAIVED

June 20th (Thursday) : 3:30pm – 8:30pm [twilight day camp]
June 21st (Friday) : 3:30pm – 9:00pm [family dinner, campfire and star gazing]
     Optional overnight camping is available upon request.
June 22nd (Saturday) : 8:00am – noon : [optional pancake breakfast and family swim]

http://cc.kintera.org/OPDayCamp2013

Congratulations to the SCV District new Eagle Scouts!!!

Garrett Dugle, Toop 301 (5/16/2013)

Nathan Ludovic, Team 333 (5/16/2013)

Based on growing input from within the Scouting family, the BSA leadership chose to conduct an additional review of the organization’s long-standing membership policy and its impact on Scouting’s mission. This review created an outpouring of feedback from the Scouting family and the American public, from both those who agree with the current policy and those who support a change.

Today, following this review, the most comprehensive listening exercise in Scouting’s history the approximate 1,400 voting members of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council approved a resolution to remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone. The resolution also reinforces that Scouting is a youth program, and any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. A change to the current membership policy for adult leaders was not under consideration; thus, the policy for adults remains in place. The BSA thanks all the national voting members who participated in this process and vote.

This policy change is effective Jan. 1, 2014, allowing the Boy Scouts of America the transition time needed to communicate and implement this policy to its approximately 116,000 Scouting units.

The Boy Scouts of America will not sacrifice its mission, or the youth served by the movement, by allowing the organization to be consumed by a single, divisive, and unresolved societal issue. As the National Executive Committee just completed a lengthy review process, there are no plans for further review on this matter.

While people have different opinions about this policy, we can all agree that kids are better off when they are in Scouting. Going forward, our Scouting family will continue to focus on reaching and serving youth in order to help them grow into good, strong citizens. America’s youth need Scouting, and by focusing on the goals that unite us, we can continue to accomplish incredible things for young people and the communities we serve.

Cub Scout Advancement Day

September 21, 2013
Check out this FLYER for all the details.
Click HERE to register online.

Galaxy Trek is the next great adventure for Cub Scouts in the Old Pueblo District June 20-22, 2013! We will be exploring our galaxy and constellations beyond, honing our shooting skills, building useful gadgets, swimming in a giant crater and gazing at the starry night (Astronomy belt loop). Please check out the flyer for specific times and the link to registration.

Do not forget to Sign up for the Papago Lodge Fellowship; http://www.catalinacouncil.org/outdoorprograms/order-of-the-arrow/