Serving cities throughout Orange County
scoutreach@ocbsa.org

Scoutreach Mission
To recruit strong adult leaders and to develop solid relationships with chartered organizations in urban and rural communities nationwide to ensure that culturally diverse youth have the opportunity to join the Scouting program.

Scoutreach Vision Statement
Scoutreach reflects the diversity of the urban and rural neighborhoods and communities that it serves and uses that strength to enhance customer satisfaction and enrich the Scouting experience.

Scoutreach Values

• Respect for the community.
• Treating all people with respect and dignity through honesty and openness to the needs of the community.
• Commitment to dedicate ourselves to the mission of the BSA and the Scout Oath and Law.
• Excellence
• Putting forth our very best effort in support of Scouting in our service to the youth, families and communities of America.
  

Friends of Scouting Campaign
The annual Friends of Scouting campaign is an opportunity for communities, businesses and families to support the Scouting movement in Orange County. The drive raises a large percent of our operating budget each year. On average, $150 per youth is needed to provide programs for one year.

During the months of January through June, each Pack, Troop, Crew and Post schedule a "Family" Friends of Scouting presentation. This presentation explains to parents how our Council is financed and educates them about our wonderful facilities.

The funds raised by Friends of Scouting will be used to fund the Scoutreach program (outreach programs for at-risk or special needs youth), and much more. The Scoutreach District extends its thanks to its many supporters for keeping Scouting alive!

Remember the Orange County Council, BSA Scoutreach program in your will. Donate stock, land or other assets to the Orange County Council, BSA Scoutreach programs.

To make a donation, please contact:
Oscar Santoyo by phone or email at 714-546-4990 ext. 125   oscars@ocbsa.org
Lily Yuen by phone or email at 714-546-4990 ext. 129   lilyy@ocbsa.org

What Does Friends of Scouting Provide?

• Local programs and activities throughout the Council's territory.
• Camp scholarships, uniforms and registration fees for the Scoutreach program.
• Accident and liability insurance to protect both youth and adult members.
• Professional staff that counsel, guide and inspire volunteer leadership.
• Literature and training materials for both youth and adults
• Training opportunities for both youth and adults.
  
  

Program Aides Needed!
Make a difference in a child's life...

The Council’s Scoutreach and Soccer and Scouting programs are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of part-time program aides. Scoutreach is an outreach program that allows “at-risk” kids to participate in Scouting, providing funding for such things as books, camp scholarships, Scout trips, membership dues and staff support which help create a positive experience for over 5,000 youth in Orange County. Successful candidates may already be teachers, community workers, college students or adult leaders. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required. Soccer and Scouting aides must understand the basic principles of soccer. Program aides conduct weekly Scout meetings, run games and activities and help train parents. Scouting or youth experience is a plus, but not required. All applicants must be 18 or older.
  
Qualified applicants can e-mail a cover letter and resume to Oscar Santoyo at oscars@ocbsa.org or fax 714-546-0415. Applications are also available at the William Lyon Homes Center for Scouting, 1211 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

For more information on these positions or the Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America Outreach programs, please contact at the Outreach Division at 714-546-4990, ext. 125

Leader Training
Training is essential in order to provide a quality Scouting program. Our training staff is available to provide important information and materials to help you be prepared. The following steps are necessary to become a trained leader:

Youth Protection Training
New Leader Essentials
Leader Specific Training

To qualify for the National Quality Unit award, every top leader and one assistant (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Varsity or Venture leader) will need to be trained and 50 percent of all registered den leaders in a Cub Scout pack need to be trained in their registered position. Please help us update our records and ensure all leaders meet these qualifications. If you would like to help train others, contact Lily Yuen at 714-546-8558 ext. 129 to join the training team.

Roundtable
Roundtables are monthly meetings for any leader involved in Cub Scouts. Each month the roundtable will cover the next month's program theme. This meeting is designed as a tool to help share information, ideas and resources between packs in a District. At this meeting leaders can gather ideas for their unit's programs as well as learn about events the District plans to help with training, fundraising and more. Scoutreach roundtables are held every second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, at 3401 S. Greenville St., Santa Ana.

Has Your Unit Leadership Changed?
Update your email address today. Email first and last name, unit number and phone number to oscars@ocbsa.org.

Useful Scoutreach Websites
www.scoutingvalelapena.org/
www.scoutreachbsa.org/
www.main.oa-bsa.org/programs/scoutreach/