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Welcome October! There is something about the month of October that brings out enchantment and delight. While we are celebrating the Autumn season, our friends in the Southern Hemisphere are celebrating their spring. October is known for many timely events, such as the last two to three weeks in October (and, occasionally, the first week of November) are normally the only time of the year during which all of the "Big Four" major professional sports leagues in the U.S. and Canada schedule games; the National Basketball Association begins its preseason and about two weeks later starts the regular season, the National Hockey League is about one month into its regular season, the National Football League is about halfway through its regular season, and Major League Baseball is in its postseason with the League Championship Series and World Series. Moreover, than sports October has a plethora of observances including Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Pizza Month. We also have Fire Prevention Week in October. And did you know that our friends in Canada celebrate Thanksgiving this month? And let us not forget one of the most recognized holidays, Halloween, also called All Hallows Eve. Halloween is not just about costumes, carving pumpkins, Tricks and Treats, and parties. Halloween is also a time of remembrance of those who have passed by lighting candles on the graves of the dead. Without a doubt, all of these are exemplary reasons to enjoy the month but for me, it's the evident changing of seasons. Origins of Campfires Author William W. Forgey in the introduction to his 1984 book Campfire Stories... Things That Go Bump in the Night noted that in his ten years of service as a scoutmaster the most requested campfire event were stories that evoke fear. Forgey further identified several elements that should go into the telling of a campfire story: 1. Enjoy the practice 2. Maintain eye contact 3. Keep in close contact with the audience 4. Do not obese over details 5. Set a “quiet mood” prior to the story 6. Utilize the energy of the audience 7. Maintain the campfire 8. Forgo props or scare tactics, these distract from the story 9. Use different vocal influences 10. Start sessions with believable tales to build credibility Forgey's points emphasize an important distinction of the campfire story as a practice rather than a genre as is the case with ghost stories or urban legends. The campfire story while owing a strong association with horror or the supernatural is not a subset nor class of tales but an outdoor activity, as much so as is hiking, rock climbing or swimming, as well for many a rite of passage into the years directly proceeding preadolescence.
 “If ever I should wish for a retreat whither I might steal from the world and its distractions, and dream quietly away the remnant of a troubled life, I know of none more promising than this little valley.” ― Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
International Camporee Mataguay Scout Ranch, San Diego Imperial Council The 32nd Annual International Camporee 2020, was hosted this year by the SDIC International Committee, with the attendance of the Scouts de Mexico, Guias de Mexico, Girl Scouts and other International Scouting Organizations to promote Scouting brotherhood. The SDIC 2022 International Camporee is a unique weekend event with participants from the US, Mexico and other countries. It will provide a venue and opportunity for Scouts from all over to meet each other and share their songs, their scouting spirit, traditions and scouting experiences. The girls from Troop 2019 attended the International Camporee back in September and had the pleasure meeting other scouts from South America and Mexico as they participated in a Roman themed Camporee. Thank you, Virginia Wetzel, for sharing their even and pictures. It looks like the girls had a great time making new friends!  
 Boofest 2022 Firestone Scout Reservation This was a fun filled weekend for all that attended the event. There were many activities to keep Cub Scouts and their siblings busy with adventures. Everything from shooting sports to board games, box hockey, and crafting tables. In addition, there was bowling, a maze and Gaga Ball. There was a total of 1,200 participates and even though it did rain on by closer to the end of the night (no movie due to rain) the scout and their siblings were still out early enough to trick or treat around the campsites. Congratulations to the winning Dens for the best Pumpkin Carving Contest, Best Campsite Decorations- I hear Pack 219 took home 3rd place. Congratulations Pack 219. A big thank you to the Boofest Committee Staff and the Firestone Rangers for all your hard work and putting on a great event for our youth!  A Special shout out to the following: Troop 375 Scoutmaster – Louis and Team for completing
the IOLS Training.   Adult Volunteer Awards v District Award of Merit Nomination
forms for both awards are available on the greaterlascouting.org website
under Adult Resources & Adult Awards Send
nominations to: reynolds461@gmail.com;
or Roger Reynolds, 6709 Washington Ave. #576, Whittier, CA 90601 Recruitment Materials If you want any of the items below, please email me as
they are not on the web site yet. I will
need the orders by Monday to pick up from council by Nov 4th while I am
there. Any orders after that I will have
to arrange to get for you 😊. Pick up will be in Whittier. There are wristbands, flashlights, stickers,
Boys Life minis, and recruitment envelopes (leaders favorite or at least mine
so you don’t have to buy the plain ones)     Stay informed at the
District Round Table! Round table falls on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We are now meeting Hybrid. So, you can now either come down in person or tune remotely from wherever you may be. Remember, Roundtable is for everyone! Not just unit leaders. If you would like to join us in person we
meet at the First Methodist Church 13222 Bailey St.
Whittier, CA 90601. If you cannot come in and would like to
be on the email with the link for the Zoom Call, please reach out to Tommy
Martinez (tlc_martinez@yahoo.com).  Upcoming
Events in Pio Pico  November 5th: Monterey Park Police Dept. Merit Badge Course-Barnes Park 8AM- 12PM November 19th- Merit Badge Day & Cub Scout Adventure Day @ Palm Park 8AM-3PM February 11th- Pushcart Derby TBA February 18th - District Dinner TBA April 14 – 16th- Camporee- Pardo June 19-23rd- Cub Scout Day CampTraining Corner    History Corner By
Lou Smith, Pio Pico District Vice Chair
Have a safe and Happy Halloween Pio Pico!  | ||||||
