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Check out your June 2009 Boys' Life If you have not already checked out your June issue of Boys' Life you should.  The cover story is about Scouts soaring over the Arizona desert to earn their Aviation Merit Badge.  This article features our own Troop 216 as well as over 25 Scouts from Troops 209, 211, 241 and 248. Away to Go and keep soaring.	Upcoming Membership Events June 8 thru July 11 Summer Camp at Camp Lawton - See Ya There.   June 27 - Super Saturday Leader Specific  Training 7:30am  to 1pm at LDS North Stake 939 W. Chapala Dr. - Please pre-register.   June 13 - Bruce Larsen Explorer/Varsity Games.     July 13-18 - NYLT -National Youth Leader Training at Camp Lawton.   July 12 - Venture Fun Day 4pm to 9pm at Double V   July 19 thru 25 - Pimaree at Camp Lawton.   Aug. 18 - Pack Committee Training LDS West Stake.   Aug. 29 - Trainer's Edge at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.   Sept. 19 -Super Saturday Leader Specific Training - St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.   Sept. 19 - Venture Leader Specific Training and Youth Leader Training 8am -4pm - Location: TBA. Sept. 25-26 - Outdoor Leader Skills at Double V Scout Ranch. Friends of Scouting The Old Pueblo District is off to a good start in the 2009 Family FOS Campaign.  As of June 1, 2009 we have received pledges and contributions totaling $ 37, 337.00 which is 83% of our $ 45,000.00 goal.  Many thanks are due to the dedicated members of the presentation team and the generosity of the families in the Old Pueblo District.  With all of us working together , we should easily meet our goal this summer! Thanks to all of the units that have participated so far this year. Congratulations to the Packs and Troops that have achieved PLATINUM Status are: Pack 299 Pack 244 Pack 380 Troop 209 Troop 214 Troop 299 Troop 339 All Platinum Units have earned a "District Executive Pie Toss" at one of their meetings. Jose Fisher and Dean Berkey will bring the fixin's and give the Scouts the opportunity to toss some pies at them. WILL YOUR UNIT BE THE NEXT TO SCHEDULE A PIE TOSS?? Packs and Troops that have reached the GOLD Status are: Pack 214 Pack 329 Troop 218 Troop 270
Looking for some Venturing FUN? VENTURE FUN DAY SUNDAY, JULY 12th   4PM TO 9PM Double V Scout Ranch   Join youth from all over Catalina Council for a fun evening at the pool.  Earn Scuba * BSA, Play Volleyball, have some fellowship and plan some future training.    BBQ and Refreshments provided   Contact a Venture Crew Member or Leader for more information and to reserve your spot.    Each participant in scuba must have a release form from PADI   Contact Mike George Email: oldscout1@q.com or 270-0102 or Catalina Council at 750-0385
It is Time to Sign up for the 2010 National Jamboree The 2010 National Jamboree celebrating 100 years of Scouting will be here before you know it. Scouts and Leaders interested in going need to visit www.catalinacouncil.org or Email: jamboree@catalinacouncil.org for more information.  2010 National Jamboree Registration Form
Upcoming Webelos Activitiess Hey are your Webelos looking for some fun and exciting Scouting activities? You and your Scouts are welcome to explore the following Troops, for more information on upcoming activities. Click Here for Troop 209 Activities Click Here for Troop 211 Activities Click Here for Troop 219 Activities
Upcoming Trainer Development Conferences Now Known As "The Trainer's Edge" for 2009 Catalina Council Training Committee have set the TDC  " The Trainer's Edge" training dates for 2009. For more information click here. The next Trainer's Edges is being offered August 29, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
WHO IS MY UNIT COMMISSIONER? To locate and find your unit commissioner and district contact information click on Units and then select your unit type and number.
DISCOUNTS FOR SCOUTERS Summit Hut is offering discounts to scouts and adult leaders  (for all pack, troops and crews) For More Information