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April 2025 Roundtable

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Pledge, Oath & Law

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Opening Ceremony

Safety Moment

Sarah Whittenberg

District Executive

sarahw@ocbsa.org

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Membership Moment

Antonia Cheek

Den Leader Emeritus

antonia.cheek@gmail.com

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Announcements!

Announcements!

Announcements!

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DISTRICT / COUNCIL RECRUITING EVENTS

Service Project Opportunities for your Scouts!

May 3 CicloIrvine Open Streets Day � (University and Culver)� Sign up here: Ciclo

May 10 Oso Fun Day (AKA Scout-o-Rama 2)

Packs: this is a great option to send new interested families from April Sign Up Nights!

Link: https://scoutingevent.com/039-97173

Sign up to volunteer here: Oso Fun Day

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Carolyn Nguyen

Service Chair

carolyn.nguyen88@gmail.com

Recruiting Food for Thought: What events are your PTA organizing this Spring at our local schools?

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Special Event: Mother Scout Spring Tea

Saturday, May 17

1:30 - 3:30pm

Trabuco Senior Center - 5701 Trabuco Rd

Join us for the first-ever Mother-Scout Tea & Luncheon, a delightful gathering of Scouts and their moms (or mother figures!) from all levels of Scouting across the OC Council.

Enjoy:

  • Freshly brewed tea, dainty sandwiches, and delectable sweet treats
  • Quality time and connection with fellow Scout families
  • A silent auction full of unique treasures — perfect for treating yourself or someone special

All proceeds support Investment in Character, helping ensure that every youth has access to the life-changing opportunities of Scouting.

Sign up at OC Council Black pug

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Carolyn Nguyen

Service Chair

carolyn.nguyen88@gmail.com

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CUB DAY CAMP

FIND OUT MORE: https://www.ocbsadaycamp.org/

Erik Charles

Camping Chair

erikcharles@gmail.com

North day camp July 7-11

Central day camp July 21-25

South day camp June 16-20

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Wood Badge Training!

September 19-21 & October 3-5, 2025

(must attend both sessions to complete course)

Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center�2 Irvine Park Rd, Orange CA 92869

Cost $395. Time of booking deposit of $150. �Balance due on August 15th

https://scoutingevent.com/039-96546

Wood badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and District / Council Scouters all are welcome and belong there.

Will Fukuda

Training Chair

scoutmasterfukuda695@gmail.com

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BIG ROCK: School Partnerships

Heidi Bramlet

District Chair

hebramlet@gmail.com

Michelle Smith

Former PTA President

michelle.beausoleil@gmail.com

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BSA’s School Partnering Programs

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How to access schools in Irvine

Flyers

  • IUSD allows flyer distribution in Elementary school “conduit” folders
  • All flyers must be approved through the IUSD - see what’s available here: https://iusd.org/community-flyers-0
  • RSJ submits templated flyers for approvals each year, and can submit custom ones (2-4 week turnaround for approval)
  • Access Flyer template on Canva and customize for your unit: bit.ly/cub-signup-flyer-template

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How to access schools in Irvine

PTAs

  • PTAs can give you access to school events like open house, back to school nights, and other fun events like ice cream socials, carnivals
  • PTAs can market you through their own communications - email newsletters, social media, websites
  • Parents in Pack who are also PTA volunteers are your secret weapon!

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How to access schools in Irvine

Principals

  • Principals can move mountains - forming a strong relationship with them will open doors
  • Principals can greenlight Scouts representing at flag ceremonies, or Pack visits to classes or lunch
  • Consider the BSA Adopt-a-School program and offer service to your school to help strengthen the relationship
  • Consider the Elbert K Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award to teachers or other educators who have gone above the call of duty to help your Pack

https://www.scouting.org/adopt-a-school/

Implementation Guide

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Discussion Questions

  1. How would you rate your unit’s relationship with the school(s) the Scouts in your unit attend?

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  1. What do you as a Scouter or as a unit do to build a positive relationship with our local schools?�
  2. How could our Packs and Troops partner for outreach into “Scouting deserts”?

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