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Pio Pico District, Greater LA Scouting
We are moving our newest Pio Pico District announcements to the Pio Pico District page on the Greater LA Scouting website and eventually decommissioning this website.
Go to Districts > Pio Pico District on the top menu of that site, or go to
https://greaterlascouting.org/pio-pico-district/
Our next Merit Badge Day is Saturday, November 16, 2024. It will be at a new location this year, The Ark Montebello Church, at 931 S Maple Ave, Montebello, CA 90640.
The information packet is below. Please read all pages. Included are the list of Merit Badge counselors.
E-mail Counselor to reserve your seat in a merit badge class (make sure to cc your Scout Leader and Parent on all emails per Two (2)- Deep Youth Protection guidelines).
MUST CONTACT COUNSELOR FOR PRE-REQUISITES!
Merit Badge Day is free, but no lunch is provided, so bring a sack lunch.
NOTE: Packet last updated: 11/8/2024
Last month our Council’s Friends of Scouting (FOS) annual giving campaign for 2024 kicked off.
You may ask, why is Council asking for donations if they are already collecting a membership fee? Well, the reason for that is the Council Membership Fees paid by members actually covers less than 10% of the Council’s operating costs. This can be seen in the pie charts showing the Council’s expenses and revenue in the attached flyer.
When you give to Scouting, you help create a safe place where every kid belongs, grows and achieves. Through Friends of Scouting, your gift supports programs and day-to-day needs which increase the impact Scouting has in our units and communities. Greater LA Scouting is the largest Scout Council in the Southwest. Our Scouts and adult volunteers reflect a cross section of ethnicities, national origins, religions, and socio-economic status.
We are asking if each family in our District can donate to Friends of Scouting to reach our District goal. To reach that goal we estimated that if your family can donate at least $30 we can reach that goal. However any amount you can give, even if it is small, will make a big difference to Scouting in your area.
So please donate today at greaterlascouting.org/support-scouting.
Please share this flyer with your units, friends, family, and your employer (check to see if they will match your donations!)
New Cub Scout Race Time Adventure
Come Join the Fun!
No Entry Fees – Enter. One or Both Races. Make this part of your Summertime Fun Adventure.
Saturday August 24, 2024
Check In @ 9:00am
Race Time @ 10:00am
Where:
South Gate Park
4900 Southern Ave. South Gate, CA 90280
Free workshop! Cut, Sand, Paint, Wheels. Bring your car kit and paint!
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where:
East Whittier United Methodist Church
10005 Cole Rd. Whittier, CA 90603
Hello Pio Pico Leaders,
Hope you have a fun summer planned! As is tradition, instead of a normal Roundtable we are instead hosting a picnic while playing some “Minute to Win it” games. All of this is going to be set up at Palm Park, 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 at 6pm going until 9pm. This will be a great way to get to know your fellow scouters while sharing a meal and competing with each other. If you are interested please register so we can have a seat at the table (park bench) for you.
Registrations are $8 per person and will be closing Friday June 14 at midnight, which includes: Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and plenty of other BBQ staples! For Vegetarians please reach out to Tom Garcia (phone number is on the below registration link) so we can accommodate you. The registration link can be found here: https://scoutingevent.com/033-picnic
A special thanks to Tom Garcia for cooking and all of our organizers, we look forward to seeing you there. For future roundtables we will be going dark in July and will be returning to Cerritos in August.
*When registering the default asks for bank information but the button next to it goes to credit card payment.
Please join us for our May Roundtable on May 15th at 7pm! This meeting is a great place to meet with other Scouting Leaders and discuss ways to help your unit succeed.
We will be starting the meeting with our Hot Topic on the New Adult Membership Process followed by a Safety Moment regarding Annual Medical Health Records.
This month we will be hosting a general session for both Cubs and Scouts regarding the upcoming Renewal Process. We plan on providing the most information we can on how the process will be occurring in the future, and answering questions. Recommend coming with any questions you may have!
We will be hosting the meeting at Gonsalves Elementary School, 13650 Park St, Cerritos, CA 90703
Please find our Roundtable Calendar and future Breakout plans attached below. Next month we will be hosting a picnic in Whittier for a chance to socialize among our leaders. More information and signups will be available at this roundtable.
Effective May 1, 2024, the following national and council membership fees will be in effect for members in Greater Los Angeles Scouting. See the following infographic.
For more information visit https://greaterlascouting.org/changes-membership-fees/
Hello Pio Pico
Due to the expected rain on February 17th, the Pushcart Derby has been moved to April. We are getting confirmation from Stonewood Shopping Center for Saturday, April 27th. The online registration is closed and will reopen February 26th. This gives you extra time to tune up your pushcarts and practice parking.
Safety is number one with Stonewood and Scouting. Race open to Tigers, Wolf, Bears, Webelos, AOL, Scouts, Crews and ADULTS!
Units with no pushcarts give Mary a call or email (contact info on the guide below), we do have loaners to share.
Below is the leader’s guide for 2024.
The Pio Pico District Award Dinner will be on March 2, 2024 at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 11345 Miller Rd, Whittier, CA 90604. Registration is now online, click the link below.
Join us for a delightful Family Style Lasagna Dinner featuring both Meat and Veggie Lasagna, accompanied by an Antipasto Appetizer, crisp Salad, delectable Garlic Bread, and a tempting array of Desserts. Quench your thirst with refreshing Iced Tea and Coffee. Your presence will make this evening of culinary delights even more special.
Our District provides a values-based Scouting program for young people in Greater LA Scouting and is focused on building character and citizenship development in our youth. Our District strives to deliver a quality program for youth, with trained adult leadership, supported by an incredibly professional staff.
Date & Time: March 2, 2024 at 6:00pm
Location: St. Andrews Lutheran Church. 11345 Miller Rd, Whittier, CA 90604
Cost: $30 per person
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/033-PioPicoDistrictDinner
Registration is now open for the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training at Firestone Scout Reservation on March 16 & 17, 2024. See the registration link below.
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. This weekend course is an overnighter and is one of the required courses for direct contact leaders in Scouts BSA troops.
