Only Honor Campers for Wulinaxin Chapter

(May 24, 2010) They were elected by their fellow Scouts, because they were the few that demonstrated some very important elements: SCOUT SPIRIT, LOVE OF CAMPNG and LEADERSHIP to SERVE OTHERS. Adult nominees belong to this unique group as well, as they were chosen by their Troop Committee because they, too, demonstrated these same unique qualities. Now, it is up to these chosen few to accept the challenge set forth by their Troops and complete an Ordeal. Their journey began with a Call-Out at the Black Mountain – Scripps-Mesa Districts Camporee, April 24, 2010.  Here Arrowmen entered the Troop campsite, calling out the Candidates one by one, and setting these Candidates apart as “Ones who should be noticed by their Troop”.  They were given special instructions and then they return to their Troops to continue participation in the outstanding Camporee. As an extra side note:  The Camporee Staff consisted of all Arrowmen except for one!

We are happy to report that 81 of the 175, who were called, did indeed, answer the call-out and accepted the challenge to go through the Wulinaxin Ordeal on May 7-8, 2010.  Their Troops are being recognized as well, for electing such outstanding Scouts and Scouters.

But, not to worry, if your Troop is not, at least in the 50% range.  Your Scouts and Scouters may still answer the call to be Honor Campers - Arrowmen!  The Order of the Arrow has three more opportunities for “Those who have been Chosen.”  They may join in the Out of Chapter Ordeals:

1. Kah-Shinni Chapter / Elauwit Chapter will host together an Ordeal on June 4-5 at Mataguay Scout Reservation

2. Allohak Chapter will host an Ordeal on June 25-26 at Camp Balboa (Wulinaxin Chapter will provide the Ceremony Teams for their Brotherhood Ceremony and their Ordeal Ceremony on that Saturday, June 26th)

3. Tiwahe Lodge Fall Ordeal on August 27-28 at Mataguay Scout Reservation

The Order of the Arrow understands that some Troops had scheduled Camping trips months in advance and money was spent. That is why we urge these selected Scouts and Scouter to seek an upcoming Ordeal.  Please, don’t let your Troop down. Please, don’t let who deemed you worthy to be elected down.

(Mar 25, 2010) I would like to enlist your help in identifying Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects that have been completed within the geographic boundaries of our district over the last few years, with a particular purpose in mind. As part of the BSA centennial celebration there is a "Get in the Game" activity related to geocaching.  (If you are not aware of what geocaching is, please go to http://geocaching.com and read the description there.)  There are actually several different aspects to "Get in the Game", but one of them is the "Cache to Eagle" activity.  The following is taken from a flyer describing it:

"Cache to Eagle is a partnership between Geoscouting, the BSA, and Geocaching.com to highlight Eagle projects across the nation.  Through the program, participants set up normal public caches at Eagle project sites that also happen to be good cache spots.  Dozens of public caches that showcase these remarkable sites are already posted, and the initial response has been fantastic.  Hundreds of people visit the Eagle Scout projects, and many of them write public notes on the logs at Geocaching.com."

Sounds great, doesn't it?  Well, each district in SDIC has been asked to identify 12 Eagle project sites within the district's boundaries that would lend themselves to hosting a geocache.  The mechanism is in place to place and monitor the caches, but each district is to recommend the projects/sites.

So we need to identify a series of 12 sites.  Could you please help by thinking about the projects you are aware of, and that you think would be good candidates for caches?  We are lucky that we have one of the premier geocachers in the county (and beyond) who lives in our district and has agreed to place them and support them.  We just need to tell him where the projects are.

I would appreciate your help in a timely fashion, as we want to get them going as soon as possible.  You can send your suggestions/recommendations to me at the address below.

This is just one of the fun and exciting activities that is part of "Get in the Game."  I will be discussing more at the Boy Scout Roundtable on April 8 as part of program on Advancement and Recognition, so if you are interested in the bigger picture, please come that night.

Thank you,

(March 24, 2010) Greetings all;   I hope everyone is well into their springtime activities and all is going well.  Easter and Spring break are just around the corner so I know everyone will be getting busier and busier every day… which brings me to the Scouting stuff we all do.

Hopefully all of you have big unit plans for the summer; Packs planning to earn the Summertime Pack Award,  doing Cub Day Camp and Resident Camp, Troops and Teams have Summer Camp Plans set (if not, you really, really need to take a look at what Mataguay has to offer) and the Venture Crews have their big event planning well underway. 

This time of year in Scouting is chock-a-block as well.  Starting with ROUNDUPS!  I hope all have gotten preparations for that process well underway if not done.  Here is a list of things that you as leaders should be working on with your Unit Commissioner as we try to keep Scouting going strong in Scripps Mesa District.

Another big item- Friends of Scouting.  Like every other District in Scouting nationwide, we really don’t want to drag this process out over a long time.  Our goal of ensuring every Scouting Family is contacted and understands the WHY of FOS so they can do their best to help us achieve our part in supporting Scouting right here in San Diego is most important.  Our Family FOS Chairman, Bob Apgar, is working hard to make sure Scripps Mesa continues to fulfill its part in achieving our district commitment to keeping Scouting in San Diego solvent.  Please consider doing all you can to help us meet our commitments.

Another form of FOS is our Community Campaign.  Our Community FOS strives to generate support from businesses within our District that want to support worthwhile youth serving organizations, you know- like SCOUTING!  If you have contacts and a good rapport with local commercial entities please work with us to garner their commitment to support our efforts while at the same time earning a TAX BREAK.  Please call me, Pam, or Jeff or let your Unit Commissioner know if you can help with that effort.

Please help us do these things so we can-
DELIVER THE PROMISE OF SCOUTING TO EVERY YOUNG PERSON THAT WANTS TO BE A PART OF SCOUTING IN SCRIPPS-MESA DISTRICT!

July 4^th Patriotism

By ADC-Mira Mesa Don Flores

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from the Scripps-Mesa District came together to participate in both the Scripps Ranch and Mira Mesa 4th of July Parades. 

It was a beautiful, sunny day to gather together to show both Communities that the Boy Scouts of America is alive and strong.  The theme was 100 Years of Scouting.  

The Cub Scouts from Packs 616, 614, and 1216 marched only in the Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade while Cub Scouts from Packs 1200, 1203, and 1209 marched only in the Mira Mesa 4th of July Parade.  It was great seeing them wave small American Flags while some actually carry the larger American Flag the entire route.  Showing to all present, that it’s never too early for Scouts to be in the forefront demonstrating ‘LOVE OF COUNTRY’.      

If you have a boy that you would like to get into scouting and need to find the closest Pack, Troop, Crew or Ship, or just want information about the District, please contact one of the following people:

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