The Bayshore Beacon May

  

IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills)

May 16-17

Pre-registration is required ASAP.  Participants work as a patrol during a weekend campout while learning the basic Boy Scout skills needed to advance from Tenderfoot to First Class.   Items needed for this event will be discussed at BSLST.  Fr 6:00pm to Saturday late night.  Topics Covered: Campsite Selection; Ropes – Whipping, Tying, and Lashing; Wood Tools – Knife, Camp Saw, and Ax; Fire Site Preparation and Building; Cooking; First Aid; Plant Identification; Animal Identification; Packing and Hiking Techniques; Map and Compass; Leave No Trace.  Registration form.  (pre-registration is required since participants are grouped and cook in patrols).  For more information, contact Mike Potts (832-260-7660, 281-924-3147).

 

June Roundtable

June 5

Both Cub Scout and Boy Scouts Roundtables will meet outside (NE corner of the parking lot by the fire ring) for Bayshore’s annual dessert extravaganza.  We need some volunteers to bring a dessert to share and or to cook a dessert onsite in a Dutch Oven.  We will provide drinks.  Please bring a camping chair, cup, spoon, and sweet tooth.

 

Silver Beaver Nominations

due May 31

The prestigious Silver Beaver Award nomination deadline is May 31st.  It is presented for outstanding service to youth within the Council or for outstanding longtime service to youth by a registered Scouter residing within that Council. Download a nomination form here.

 

Twilight Camp

June 9 - 13

Twenty Adult Volunteers are still needed in order for us to provide a quality program.  You’ll have a great time!!!!  Put on your cowboy hat and boots and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime for Cubs Scouts at the Twilight Camp at the Pasadena Fairgrounds.    Scouts entering 1st – 5th grade for the ’08-’09 school year may attend:  June 9 - 13   4:30 – 9:00 pm.  This year’s camp will be full of fun and excitement. Your son will make new friends, and share all kinds of new experiences. This year’s camp will be offering BB, archery, water guns, sling shots, sports, nature and crafts.  Each camper will receive a T‑shirt, patch, picture, and belt water bottle holder.  Tigers, Wolves, and Bears will be working on their achievements and electives.  Webelos will be working towards completing several badges.

 

Remember that all volunteers need to be registered Scouters and must take Youth Protection Training online.

 

Twilight Camp Cub & Staff Registration (pdf)

Twilight Camp Cub & Staff Registration  (word)