Mountain Man Rendezvous 2014: Save The Date

Brethren,
Please save the date for the 2014 Mountain Man Rendezvous, which is Friday, March 14 to Saturday, March 15, at Camp Three Falls. The point person for this year's MMR is Dave Albee, from our Stake YM Presidency.

There will be much more information coming out in the weeks ahead, but we are hoping to get this to you in time for your stake calendaring purposes. 

We are looking once again to have a great experience with you and your youth. If there are any questions or input, please feel free to let us know. 

Brandon Black
Santa Clarita Stake Mountain Man Committee

100 Years of Scouting Celebration!

100 Years of Scouting Broadcast

President Peterson would like every ward to take a night with the scouts and celebrate 100 years of scouting.
He has asked that you watch the church broadcast with your scouts.
This is a big deal so please give it its due honor.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints is the largest chartered organization associated with the BSA which includes over 420,000 youth!

Mountain Man Update - Important

Gentlemen and Brethren,

>> Here << is a form that is in addition to the packet that was previously sent.  >> This << waiver needs to be completed for each young man, in addition to the other forms that were sent. If you have a scout who is injured and will not be able to participate in Colter's Run, but who wants to participate in MMR, please keep in mind that these scouts can participate in the Mountain Man Costume Contest. Also, our Cannon Master has asked for volunteers to assist with the "Cannoneering" at MMR, so please let me know if you have this situation and a young man who wants to participate.


Please note that this year we will be factoring your participation in the Dutch Oven Cook-off and the Mountain Man Costume Contest into the final score or time that it takes each team/crew to run the course.  Here's how participation will factor in:

Dutch Oven Cooking will be judged on:

• Presentation (5 points max)
• Creativity (5 points max)
• Taste (10 points max)
• For a total of 20 points maximum. 

The team or crew that places first in this cook-off will have 1.5 minutes deducted from their Colter's Run time; second place will have 1 minute deducted; third place will have 45 seconds deducted and each participating team that does not place in the top 3 will have 30 seconds deducted.


Mountain Man Costume Contest will be scored or judged using the following criteria; Each participant must make a reasonable effort to reflect dress/costuming of the mountain man of the 1800's. Each participant must have at least three (3) articles of mountain man regalia, equipment/tools, dress or costuming reflective of the 1800's mountain man to qualify.

• First place will have 1.5 minutes deducted from his team/crew Colter's Run time
• Second place will have 1 minute deducted
• Third place will have 45 seconds deducted
• Team participation deduction: Each team/crew that participates will have 30 seconds deducted from their Colter's Run time (in order to get the team participation deduction, at least 1/2 of the registered members of a team/crew must participate with the minimum qualifying criteria listed above). Note that only one mountain man costume contest deduction per team /crew will be allowed. 

Participants in the Mountain Man Costume Contest do not need to run the course in their mountain man costumes.


Here is a photograph of a mountain man to help give you an idea of what types of costume or regalia can be used:

Both the Dutch Oven Cook-off and the Mountain Man Costume Contest will be judged at the discretion of those that have been selected to judge each of these events.


Some mountain man costuming resources can be found at:
www.varsityrendezvous.com

Tandy Leather
located at:
6436 Bellingham AveNorth Hollywood
(818) 763-1264

Standing Bear's Trading Post
located at:
7624 Tampa Ave, Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-9120

I've also heard that you can find some Mountain Man costumes and equipment on ebay.

Thanks again for your interest and participation. A friendly reminder that registration is due one week from today!!

[edited from Brandon Black - Santa Clarita Stake Mountain Man Committee]

Black Powder Waver:  [PDF]

APRIL Tri-Stake Dance

This dance brings youth from all over making it a large group who enjoys each others company and eagerly welcome new friends. Please encourage your youth to attend these great events so they can be at the right place, at the right time, with the right people!

Also- the flier does not include the information about a

SPEED DATING ACTIVITY for Priests and Laurels prior to the dance at 7:30. Root Beer floats will be served.

This has been done successfully in the past and the kids always have fun with it.

(This has also been distributed to YM-YW leaders throughout the region)

Mountain Man Rendezvous Reminder

Mountain Man Rendezvous Reminder [PDF]

Are You Tough Enough for Whitsett?

Are YOU Tougher Than a Boy Scout?

Make sure you tune in this Monday, March 4th at 8PM to watch the new National Geographic realityseries in which adults who never reached the rank of Eagle test their mettle against young Eagle Scouts at the top of their game. In the show, contestants compete in challenges drawn from Merit Badges and outdoor Boy Scout skills to see if the adults can match the skills and traits required to be an Eagle Scout. Producers of the show, who are also behind Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers, had to find a location to host the show for activities such as Whitewater rafting, rappelling, wilderness navigation and canoe jousting (admittedly a new addition to the Boy Scout skill set). They chose our own Camp Whitsett, which rests in the heights of the Sequoia National Monument near Lake Ida and the mighty Kern River, because its traditional Mountain Camp ambiance and rugged terrain could challenge even the most practiced outdoorsman.

Test Your Mettle This Summer at Camp Whitsett!

Campers at Whitsett this summer will get to see if they are tough enough for Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout by taking on the Tough Enough Challenge. In order to earn the Tough Enough patch, campers will have to complete several challenges from Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout. These events will pair skills tested on the show such as Climbing, Shooting, natural navigation, obstacle courses, and pioneering. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to take the challenge in the very same location where the show was filmed!

Bishops--Please announce the STAKE YOUNG MEN'S CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENT

BISHOPS AND YOUNG MEN'S PRESIDENTS,

President Ball has requested that the Stake Young Men's Conference be announced from the pulpit in Sacrament meetings this Sunday.

He also suggests listing it in the Sacrament Program, if you would like.

THE THEME FOR THIS CONFERENCE IS TEMPLES.
OUR FOCUS IS HELPING THE YOUNG MEN SET A GOAL TO BE MARRIED IN THE TEMPLE AS A RETURNED MISSIONARY.

PRESIDENT PETERSON WILL BE LEADING A DISCUSSION ON THIS SUBJECT.
HE MAY ASK FOR COMMENTS FROM YOU.

TWO QUESTIONS TO PONDER:

1. WHY SHOULD A YOUNG MAN SET TEMPLE MARRIAGE AS A RETURNED MISSIONARY, AS HIS GREATEST GOAL?

2. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT KEEPS YOUNG MEN WHO ARE RAISED IN THE CHURCH, FROM REACHING THIS GOAL?


STAKE YOUNG MEN'S CONFERENCE
TUESDAY MARCH 5TH
STAKE CENTER -- IN THE RELIEF SOCIETY ROOM
7:00-8:30P.M.
PLEASE ARRIVE BY 6:50P.M. SO WE MAY START PROMPTLY AT 7:00P.M.
CHURCH DRESS

Thank you for all your help and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

STAKE YOUNG MEN'S CONFERENCE FLYER

Here is a flyer you can hand out tonight and at church this Sunday to the young men and their parents, regarding the Stake Young Men's Conference.

STAKE YOUNG MEN'S CONFERENCE
TUESDAY MARCH 5TH
STAKE CENTER
7:00-8:30P.M.
CHURCH DRESS
PLEASE ARRIVE AT 6:50P.M. SO WE CAN START PROMPTLY AT 7:00P.M.

WE WILL BE FOCUSING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TEMPLES AND TEMPLE MARRIAGE

I talked to a parent yesterday who didn't know anything about the conference but she would like her son to be there. Please make sure all the parents know about this event.

Thank you so much for all you do for our youth!

PDF

Stake Young Men's Conference

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL YOUR COUNSELORS, YOUNG MEN, AND PARENTS KNOW ABOUT THE UPCOMING

STAKE YOUNG MEN'S CONFERENCE

STAKE CENTER
TUESDAY MARCH 5TH
7:00-8:30P.M.
CHURCH DRESS
ALL YOUNG MEN AGES 12-18

PLEASE REACH OUT TO ANY INACTIVE YOUTH IN YOUR WARD

PLEASE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SHOW UP AT 6:50P.M. SO WE MAY START PROMPTLY AT 7P.M.

Are you tougher than Boy Scout?

Check out the new reality show on National Geographic Channel:
Are you tougher than Boy Scout? - www.toughscout.com

Eagle Scout Project (2013-02-23)

William Ducourant's Eagle Scout Project

Please join us in serving our community:

 United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties

and helping William Ducourant earn his Eagle Scout Rank.

When: Saturday February 23rd @ 8:30am - 1pm

Where: 11051 Old Susana Pass Road, Chatsworth, CA 91311

What to bring: work gloves, clothes to paint in, safety glasses, hat, sun screen, and a friend.

Weather should be mid 40s to mid 60s so dress in layers.

PDF

Before Pictures

DOCX

A view from the yard of the patio that will be updated.

The shed in need of repair.

The fence needing paint and sealant to protect from environment.

More of the fence needing protection from the environment.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT MEDICAL FORMS--PLEASE PRINT AND BRING TO SCOUTS TONIGHT!!

Please help us get ready for the Basketball Tournament coming up this Friday and Saturday.

THERE IS A BASKETBALL PRACTICE TOMORROW [2013-02-20] NIGHT AT THE CHATSWORTH BUILDING 7:00p.m.-8:30P.M.

IF THE YOUTH WANT TO PLAY IN THE TOURNAMENT, THEY MUST BE AT THIS PRACTICE.

If any young men really want to play and are committed to going, but can't make the practice on Wednesday night, they need to call our coach, Chris Wilkerson, and talk to him before Wednesday's practice.

Chris Wilkerson xxx-xxx-xxxx

Please help us get all the forms filled out by each young man and signed by a parent and their unit leader. If they could show up to the practice with everything filled out and signed, that would be great.

The forms that need to be filled out are:

-- PARENTAL OR GUARDIAN PERMISSION AND MEDICAL RELEASE
-- ACCIDENT WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND MEDICAL RELEASE (This must be signed by the young man, a parent, and unit leader or a substitute designated by the unit leader)
-- PLAYER'S CODE OF CONDUCT [last page] (this is the last page of the document titled 2013 VV Bball Tourney Registration Information

If you can print these out and give them out at Scouts tonight, that would be very helpful.

We are also looking for rides. If there are any parents interested in going to watch the boys play and would be able to take a few of the guys with them, please let us know.

We also might have enough players to have two teams. Depending on how many young men show up to the practice or call Brother Wilkerson, we might create a second team. If we create another team, we will need TWO ADULTS TO BE WITH THAT TEAM.

One adult to be the coach

One adult to help at the scoring table

If you or anyone you know of is interested in being a coach, a scorekeeper, or a driver, please let us know.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP


Here are all the names we have registered for the Basketball Tournament this Friday and Saturday:
CHATSWORTH
Jake & Kyle Norris
David Howell
Jason Brown

TARZANA
Tyler Cowley
Will Ducourant
Aaron Camiling

Austin Camiling

RESEDA
Michael Bambo
Vernon Dowell

WEST HILLS
Alex Johnson
Mitch Mercer
Matt Anderson

WOODLAND HILLS
Avery Acevedo


WHEN: February 22 & 23

WHERE: Game locations will be provided with the schedule, which will be E-mailed directly to the coaches approximately 3-5 days before the tournament begins [games will be held at: (1) LDS Santa Clarita Stake Center, 19513 Drycliff St, Canyon Country, CA 91351 and (2) LDS Valencia Stake Center, 24443 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355]

Las Colinas Camporee Reg Packet 2013

Please find the following PDF for download "Las Colinas Camporee Reg Packet 2013"

Preview (1st page)

VENTURE/VARSITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

VENTURE/VARSITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

SAVE THE DATE!!! - FEBRUARY 22 & 23

Don’t delay!  Register right away!

***DEADLINE TO REGISTER***

The deadline to register for the tournament is Saturday, February 16.  Registration form and payment must be submitted to reserve your spot.  Since gym time is limited, get your information submitted ASAP!

***ATTACHMENTS & INFORMATION***

Please see the below for important information and registration forms.  Please forward this information to those in your Ward/Stake interested in participating.  Please forward as soon as possible to allow for proper registration time.

Please let me know if you are planning to attend so we can give you the appropriate information.

Skating! (2013-02-23)

Skating at Northridge Skateland (18140 Parthenia Street Northridge, CA 91325) 12:30p - 4:30p

Swing Dancing Lessons (2013-02-16)

PDF Downloadable HERE!

Scout Sunday Feb 3rd (2013-02-03)

*UPDATE*

PLEASE have all Scouts and Scout leaders dress in their full class A uniform tomorrow for Scout Sunday!

Boys and Leaders dressed in full class A uniforms to church are encouraged to participate in normal Sunday duties (preparing and passing, etc.) wear the traditional white shirt, ties and slacks (or a suit) for officiating in Priesthood duties.

Please show your support and pass the word along!

Scout Walk Feb 2nd (2013-02-02)

Scout Walk Feb 2nd (2013-02-02)

[google map]

If you were not aware, we are hosting the Las Colinas scout walk this Saturday – Feb 2, at the Stake Center.

The event will have all scouts from the district walking to 10 different churches of various religions in the area – synagogues, mosques etc – and at each location the clergical leader will spend a few minutes talking to the scouts about one of 10 commandments Scout Laws.  It will be their take on the commandment from their doctrinal perspective.

LDS Prom 2013

Excited to announce this years LDS Prom!

Friday May 3rd, 2013, 8p-12a

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802