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Troop 4 Scout Participates in Wreath Laying Ceremony at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Each February students from Community Christian School in Santa Barbara make a trip to Washington, DC. One of the highlights of the trip is the laying of a floral wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor those who have given their lives in service for our freedom. For the past several years, Scouts of Troop 4 in Goleta (the unit is sponsored by the School) have participated in the wreath laying ceremony. Selected to participate this year was Ryan Halsey. In the photo from this cold, windy day Ryan stands at attention with a member of the Tomb's military honor guard and other students from the school.
2010 Eagle Scout Scholarship Applications Are Online
Applications for Eagle Scout scholarships for 2010 are now available at www.nesa.org. We ask that your local council Web site please link back to the following URL so your Eagle Scouts who apply for a college scholarship use the correct application, which is a mandatory requirement. Incorrect applications from prior years will not be accepted. Here is that URL: http://www.nesa.org/applications.html
This year, just over 4,500 applications were received for the 109 scholarships awarded. Of those applicants, 937 used the wrong form and thus were immediately rejected. Please consider the time and effort these applicants took to complete the application and to gather reference letters, and their anticipation as they mailed their application and awaited a response. Yet the rule is that they must use the correct application. None of these applicants ever had a chance. Let's work together to help prevent this from happening again in your council.
Bill Steele
National Eagle Scout Association
National Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Summer 2010 Camping Preview
 Another wonderful summer camp experience is planned for Scouts of all ages with plenty of new programs and opportunities. Check out the changes we have made. This is not your typical Boy Scout Summer Camp. This is the NEW Rancho Alegre. Click on any of the links below to find out more, or click here to go to the Summer Camping Page.
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Camp Staff Training Week - June 30 - July 3 and July 5 - 7, 2010
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Venturing Shooting Sports and Aquatics Camp - July 26 - 29, 2010
 To download all information pages and registration forms for all these programs and more info in one 84 page (pdf format) booklet, click here. Or you can contact Rancho Alegre and a CD will be mailed to you.
Woodland Discovery Camp is operated by the Outdoor School Program, a program of the Learning for Life Division of Los Padres Council, BSA. All other camps are traditional Boy Scout programs.
Upcoming Scouting Events
 Below you will find a list of the next 25 upcoming Council-wide events for Los Padres Council. To register and/or pay for any of these events, click on the line and it will take you directly to the registration page. For events beyond the last date, click on the calendar link in the left-hand navigation bar of this webpage.
Celebrating 100 Years - A Year of Celebration
 For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.
Program participants will earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting's core values: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. Participants will be able to earn our 100th Anniversary commemorative patch.
A Year of Celebration will take place from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. The program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scouting alumni. Read the patch requirements to learn more.
Additionally, the BSA has also teamed up with some great organizations to offer unique 100th Anniversary service projects that can apply towards your Year of Celebration Service award. These national opportunities will truly show what Scouts can do when they band together towards a shared goal.
For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, we celebrate this legacy and commit ourselves to inspire and prepare future generations.
Merit Badges of Yesteryear Available in 2010
In an unusual departure from the establishment of new Merit Badges, BSA is bringing back  four old merit badges, BUT you can only earn them in 2010 - the Centennial Year. Just think you can earn the same merit badges your grandfather did.
The BSA recently announced the temporary addition of Signaling (Morse Code and Semaphore Flags), Tracking, Pathfinding, and Carpentry Merit Badges for the Centennial year. Requirements and further information can be obtained by clicking on the links above about each of the merit badges. Please note that no merit badge booklets will be published. These merit badges would be great Troop activities and Camporee events. Rancho Alegre Summer Camp is planning to offer Signaling Merit Badge this year. All merit badge cards must be submitted by December 31, 2010 to earn any of these four badges. It's a last minute addition to our offerings. So let the fun begin!!!
Centennial Rank Advancement Patches
BSA recently released information that the Rank Advancement  patches for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts  issued this year will carry a Centennial Year indicator. Check out the two photos by this article to see what rank emblems will look like. These items are currently on order at your Council Service Center and will be available as soon as they are received in stock.
Centennial Museum Exhibit
When in Paso Robles between January 31 and April 30, be sure to check out the exhibit on Scouting memorabilia put together by Emil Mesko. The exhibit is at the Carnegie Museum in City Park at 12th and Spring Streets. The exhibit is open from 10 to 4 daily (closed on Wednesday). This would be a great opportunity for Packs and Troops to visit as a unit and find out about the early years of Scouting. For a poster with information on this event, click here.
Centennial Celebration
 Next year (2010) is the 100th anniversary of Scouting in the United States. In addition to the National Jamboree and other special programs, the Los Padres Council is planning a number of major events to commemorate this event. During 2010 there will be a Scout-A-Rama during February in Santa Maria and a Camp-or-all in Santa Margarita in September. There will be special media coverage and local activities in each of the Districts of the Council. Keep checking the Centennial News Page for more details. Centennial News Page, National Jamboree Page, and Centennial Committee Activities.
To nominate an individual for the National Hall of Leadership, please go to http://scouting.org/100years/100years/nationalhallofleadership.aspx
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