University of Arizona Baseball Game

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May 11th, 2019

6:00pm– Hi Corbett Field

 700 S Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

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Catalina Council and The University of Arizona have partnered to bring you an AMAZING opportunity!

For only $15 you can get a ticket to the University of Arizona Wildcats vs USC Trojans Baseball Game.

You will receive the following for the event:

Ticket to the event which includes:

• Food voucher for a hot dog, soda and bag of chips
• Event patch
• Post game photo on the field
• Entered into a drawing to do one of the following**

1. Play Ball Kid
2. Deliver the line up cards to the umpires
3. Deliver the game ball to the mound

We encourage individual families to sign up for this amazing event!

** Per NCAA Regulations a youth must be in 8th grade or younger to be chosen

Register HERE

The Catalina Council Shooting Sports Committee is pleased to offer USA/NAA Archery Instructor Level 1 and BSA Archery Instructor/Range Master Instructor Certification Courses for adult and youth (over age 15). This course is being held on April 27th, 9am to 6pm, at the Ft Huachuca Sportsmans Center (Bldg 15423, Sierra Vista, AZ 85613). Cost is $60.00. Certification is good for three years.

You will need to bring your own chair, lunch, hat, sunscreen, water and Med forms (Part A&B), all other materials will be supplied that day.

This is an instructor course, not a basic skills course. You should have some knowledge and experience in archery prior to taking this course.  However, this is also a good course to take to learn the essentials to improve your archery skills.  Certification is valid for three years, but may be renewed based on teaching experience and/or helping run two shooting events each year, without having to retake the class.  You’ll learn how to set up and operate a safe short-term archery range or archery program, how to teach new archers, how to maintain your equipment, and learn common shooting errors and correction which may also help your own skills.  You’ll also learn the BSA archery range rules and safety regulations, and the specific requirements and limitations imposed on archery events by BSA. When taking this course we are asking you to help with unit, district and council shooting events.  You must conduct at least one event each year to stay active as an Instructor.

This is a full day course with a 50 question written exam and pre-shoot safety briefing that you must pass in order to obtain the certification.  Those who successfully complete the instructor course will be able to:

• Run a Boy Scout and Venturing archery shooting event.
• Run a Cub Scout archery range at the District or Council level
• Check-out and rent council archery equipment ( Except for the LaPorte Machine)
• Counsel Archery Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
• Venturing Shooting Sports Elective

Registration will close Apr 12, 2019.  There must be a minimum of 4 taking the course.  Everyone will receive an email about further details for the course.  Those who do not have a DOD ID should plan on arriving 20+ min early to get on base.

Take advantage of being a Boy Scouts of America member and receive $5 off your tickets to Jurassic Fight Night on February 17^th at Gila River Arena! Just head to https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/19005566EA9B3790?did=bscout5 and use the promo code BOYS5 – Hurry, this offer ends February 3^rd and tickets are selling fast!

Catalina Council is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2019. We are celebrating by having a Centennial Scout Show.

Date: April 12th-14th, 2019

Location: Double V Scout Ranch

Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE!!

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Activities Include:

Archery, BMX Skill Track, BB Gun Range, LaPorte Archery, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing Wall, STEM Pavilion, Nature Trail and so much more!!

 

We are asking units to host a booth to showcase what your unit does the best. It should be a fun, hands on activity for youth to participate in. Please register below to let us know if you will be camping, hosting a booth or just coming out for the event.

Join us at the GADSDEN-PACIFIC DIVISION TOY TRAIN OPERATING MUSEUM for the Railroading Merit Badge

 

Saturday September 21, 2019 9am-3pm
Come and join us at the Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum and earn your Railroading Merit Badge.
Cost: $5 Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Location: 3975 N. Miller Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Reservations are required:
Email gpdtrainshow@gmail.com or call Jeff at 520-310-1392 to register.

Check us out at www.gpdtoytrainmuseum.com

Announcing we have two open slots for Sea Base 2019 – St. Croix U.S. V.I. Scuba Diving Adventure. We will be the FIRST CREW EVER to do this adventure. This is the first time Sea Base is offering scuba diving in St. Croix. The time frame for this is approx. June 2 – June 12, 2019.  We are also planning to three days of additional diving after SB. While on the trip we will be in the U. S. Virgin Island’s pristine coral reefs, with sea turtles, countless species of fish, wreck diving and explore the underwater world of St. Croix.

The cost is approx. $2500.00 for the entire trip. Any Scout(s) or Venture(s) male or female 13 years and older are able to attend.  If you are a female interested in going you will need to provide a female adult leader as well.

 

Scouts or Scouters need to be scuba certified before leaving for SB.  You can be certified through any accredited scuba diving program.  If you are not, no problem, I am willing to help them get certified as well.  While on the trip, I will be offering Scouts the chance to get their Advanced Open Water for around $90. You will also have the opportunity to work on several specialty dives as well.

 

If you or if you know anyone that would be interested in going they can contact me. You contact John Longhofer if you have other questions at 520-990-4442 or email johnlonghofer@gmail.com

The National Jewish Committee on Scouting announces a 2019 Shomer Shabbat Philmont Trek

Twelve days of backpacking in the vast spaces of the Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico for Jewish Scout Leaders and Jewish Scouts,  who meet Philmont’s age and rank requirements

For more information check out the Council’s Jewish Committee on Scouting’s page HERE

In 1846 the United States Army ask Mormon leader Brigham Young to provide enough volunteers to form an entire battalion of over 500 soldiers for military service during the Mexican- American war. These men became known as the Mormon Battalion and marched on foot over 2000 miles, much of it in uncharted territory. It is still the longest U.S. Army march in U. S. History.
The Battalion also played a role in the history of Southern Arizona, then a part of Mexico. The battalion entered Tucson in December of 1846 and without firing a shot at the Mexican soldiers stationed at the Tucson garrison, raised the American flag for the first time over Tucson. The Boy Scouts of America, Catalina Council, has joined with select non-profit history-based organizations in celebrating the 170th year of the release of the last of the subgroup known as The Mormon Battalion Volunteers.
In partnering with select history based organizations, the council has provided many opportunities for our Scouts to register for special merit badge classes to further their advancement, obtain free passes, and enjoy the services provided by our partnering organizations.

Mormon Battalion Celebration Brochure
For questions or comments call Clint Liechty 520 623 6062
or Laurene Huelsman at Council Office 750-0385, Ex 1007.

The District Award of Merit (DAM) is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The awardis available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level

Nominations for the DAM should be made using this form. The due by dates for the Districts are as follows:

Old Pueblo- December 7th- Email Nominations to Richie Benner

Cochise- December 7th- Email Nominations to Sheila Foraker

Spanish Trails- November 26th- Email Nominations to Dan Rowland