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* * UPDATE: Scout-O-Rama 2005
Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4
At the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier in Alameda
Get the Scout-O-Rama Registration Form for each unit by clicking here!
The Scout-O-Rama is a two-day event of fun and excitement for Scouts, their families, and the communities we serve. Our Scout-O-Rama allows all units to showcase Scouting's unique and exciting programs in a council-wide location, which this year is the very unique and special facility, the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier in Alameda.
This year's event will include a new Friday night show, overnight experience in the Hornet bunks or on the flight deck (your unit's choice), and a wide variety of new activities on Saturday in addition to the unit booths/advancement activities.
New Activities in a New Location:
Activities unique to this year’s Scout-O-Rama will include:
· Fantastic evening show on Friday night
· Special high adventure activities on Saturday on the USS Hornet Flight Deck
· A complete look at the historic aircraft carrier that brought home the Apollo 11 mission (first men on the moon)
· Overnight experience can be in one of 700 bunks or in your own bedroll on the Flight Deck. This overnight experience is $35.00 per person, a $15.00 discount from the regular "Live Aboard" overnight provided by USS Hornet on any other weekend.
In addition, your unit will be again invited to:
· Sponsor an advancement activity or similar interactive display for your Scouts to share with the many youth and adults attending Scout-O-Rama (subject to usual Scout-O-Rama guidelines).
· Send your Scouts out to visit all the other booths and displays, and complete requirements toward their own rank advancements, Cub Scout electives, and/or Boy Scout merit badges.
· Enjoy the overnight experience with hundreds of other Scouts and Venturers within our council. (Each Tiger Cub/Cub Scout/Webelos Scout, grades 1-5, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the overnight experience, according to guidelines in the Guide to Safe Scouting.)
Make the Commitment to Be Part of Scout-O-Rama 2005:
Enclosed is your unit’s commitment card to participate in the 2005 Scout-O-Rama. We encourage you to fill it out and return to the BSA Youth Leadership Training Center as soon as possible. Your unit can sign up for Saturday-only activities, or be part of the entire Scout-O-Rama from Friday evening all the way through the closing ceremonies.
Early Bird Drawing: Return your commitment card by February 28, and get your unit into the drawing for the "Early Bird Signups". The drawing will be for one unit in each of our five districts, and those units will win admission to our Friday, June 3 pizza party on the Hornet "fantail" at the Scout-O-Rama.
New Sales Program—
Scout-O-Rama Admission combined with Coupon Books:
In 2005, our money-earning campaign will be expanded to a full-size Coupon Book. Net proceeds of the Coupon Book sales not only support the Scout-O-Rama, but will provide your unit the chance to earn money you need for summer programs.
Each Scout or Venturer who sells 20 or more coupon books will also earn the Scout-O-Rama overnight experience ($50.00 value) at no charge. Units that participate in the Coupon Book Sales receive a Sales Commission as well as youth prizes.
· Unit will earn $1.00 rebate on every $5.00 coupon book sold by their Scouts.
· All youth members are eligible for prizes at the levels of 5 books sold, 10 books sold, 20 books sold, 35 books sold, 50 books sold, 75 books sold, and 100 books sold.
· Unit will earn a $0.25 rebate per book bonus (total $1.25 per book) for putting on a booth or advancement activity at the Scout-O-Rama.
Timeline for this year’s Scout-O-Rama sales campaign and event:
February Roundtables
Full details on the sales program, with prizes enumerated for each level.
Early bird sign-up for both unit sales and unit participation. Special pizza party drawing for early bird signups by February 28.
March Roundtables
Coupon Books sales kickoff, with books distributed to units.
Complete details on Scout-O-Rama program events.
April Roundtables
First sales turn-in, with special recognitions for first sales returns Second chance to check out coupon books
May Roundtables
Second sales turn-in, where prizes earned at that point to be distributed to units.
Unit participation paperwork submitted for on-time discounts and preferential placement.
May Final Week Turn-In
Units close out sales campaign, and claim remaining prizes needed. Be sure each Scout, parent, and leader has a coupon book for Saturday admission to the Scout-O-Rama on the USS Hornet in Alameda.
June 3 and 4, 2005 – Scout-O-Rama on the USS Hornet
What promises to be our very best Scout-O-Rama ever!
Youth Prizes for 2005 Scout-O-Rama Coupon Book Sales:
Sell 5 Books ($25.00 total):
· Earn the Scout-O-Rama sales patch (part one of a 3-part unique collector emblem which will also include a participation patch and an commemorative pin for the overnight)
Sell 10 Books ($50.00 total):
· Earn the Scout-O-Rama t-shirt (cool wear on a hot day!)
Sell 20 Books ($100.00 total):
· Earn the Friday night Scout-O-Rama overnight stay for free ($35.00 to on-time registrations otherwise, and a $50.00 retail value on any other weekend)
Sell 35 Books ($175.00 total):
· Earn a special Scout flashlight (suitable for all camping, not just at the Hornet!)
Sell 50 Books ($250.00 total):
· Earn a commemorative Scout-O-Rama hat (keep the sun off your face while enjoying activities on the Flight Deck!)
Sell 75 Books ($375.00 total):
· Earn the Scout-O-Rama windbreaker (which will keep you warm on a chilly night)
Sell 100 Books ($500.00 total):
· Pick a special USS Hornet Souvenir item – from a selected list
All prizes are cumulative—each Scout earns one when he reaches the indicated level—so a Scout who sells 100 books earns all seven of the above prizes.
These prizes are in addition to the Unit Sales Commission. Your unit earns a $1.00 rebate for each coupon book sold (which can go into Scout accounts and/or unit budget needs). If your unit provides an advancement activity or interactive display at the Scout-O-Rama, your unit earns a bonus of an additional $0.25 rebate per coupon book sold.
Be sure to pick up all the Coupon Books you think your Scouts would want to sell at the March, April, and May district roundtables. Money collected for Coupon Book Sales will be turned in at the April and May roundtables, and at the final turn-in meeting during the last week of May. Prizes will be distributed at these three turn-ins.
Each Five-Dollar 2005 Scout-O-Rama Coupon Book,
sold by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers, features:
· Attractive glossy color coupon book cover featuring Scout-O-Rama and Scouting
· Brief overview of Scouting in the San Francisco Bay Area Council (inside cover)
· Single person admission ticket to the Scout-O-Rama on Saturday, June 4, 2005 (needed by each participant not attending the Friday night overnight)
· Coupons good for discounts or specials at the following businesses and attractions:
1) Alameda County Fairgrounds – Pleasanton
2) Aquarium by the Bay – San Francisco
3) BSA East Bay Scout Shop – San Leandro
4) BSA SFBAC "The Rock" – San Leandro
5) Carl's Jr. Restaurants – multiple locations
6) Copper Harbor – mail order lamp
7) Exploratorium – San Francisco
8) Fritz Winery -- Livermore
9) Great America Theme Park – Santa Clara (full season)
10) Mariah Wilderness Expeditions – Sierra Nevada mountains
11) Quiznos Sandwiches – multiple locations
12) Round Table Pizza – multiple locations
13) Sandwitchery – San Leandro
14) San Jose Stealth Lacrosse – San Jose (4 dates available)
15) Six Flags Marine World Theme Park – Vallejo (full season)
16) USS Hornet Museum – Alameda
17) To be announced
18) To be announced
· How the customer can make a financial contribution to Scouting
· How to join Scouting or be an adult volunteer (inside back cover) · Acknowledgements (back cover)
Since each book contains a valuable entry ticket for the USS Hornet as well as other valuable coupons, any unsold books must be returned to the council, along with $5.00 for each book sold. Rebate checks (sales commissions) will be sent to each unit whose account is completely settled (“closed-out”) within 30 days of the event.
Who participates in the annual San Francisco Bay Area Council Scout o Rama?
All Scout Units: Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, Explorer Posts, Sea Scout Ships, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, friends, and neighbors.
What is Scout-O-Rama ?
Scout o Rama is an annual festival of ScoutCraft put on by our Council. On that day Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will gather and demonstrate some of the activities and crafts they have participated in this year. The young people in many of our units will be demonstrating unique skills and techniques they've learned in Scouting. Troops and Packs set up booths, games or exhibits for others to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to see what other Scouts in the Council have been doing.
Prior to the exhibitions, there is an overnight camping opportunity available to Webelos and Boy Scout-aged Scouts.
It is a day of fun for every member of the family, whether in or out of Scouting. It is a show put on by Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Explorers for the general enjoyment of all who attend. Scout o Rama Expo will include demonstrations of many Scouting skills, with the opportunity for everyone to participate and learn. It is a hands-on experience for young and old. IT is ACTION, it is COMPETITION, and above all, IT IS FUN!
Each year, as a special added attraction, a Tiger Cub Graduation Ceremony is held. All Tiger Cubs and their families are encouraged to participate!
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM THE 2004 EXPO!!! Photos from 2003 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
Click on a thumbnail below for the full size image.
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Thank you to Janet Welch of Pack 603 & Douglas Marr of Pack 616 for the photos!