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SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of May 18, 2020
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Our Virtual Camporee was Awesome!
A fun time was had by Scouts of all ages during the Virtual Camporee this last Saturday May 16! Scouts took on the challenges that were give to them, and sent their responses to the Group Page hosted on Facebook (join now to see what you missed!). Some of the highlights were the great meals Scouts cooked, home beautification projects, knot tying challenges, concluded with a Campfire that was put together using videos Scouts submitted earlier in the week. Thanks to all who joined us for the Virtual Camporee. Please remember to get your Virtual Camporee patch; 50% of the proceeds is going to San Mateo County Strong to support ongoing Covid-19 response.
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Your Support is Needed Now More Than Ever!
"Be Prepared" is our motto and there is no better time to financially support Pacific Skyline Council and help live out the motto. This is the time of year that our families typically participate in the annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign.
FOS is our council's single largest direct source of income. 100% of the money raised through our Friends of Scouting campaign benefits the Scouts and Leaders right here locally in PacSky. Registration fees go straight to National to cover membership and insurance costs. We know these are unique and challenging times for many, but please help if you can. Please know that while we shelter in place, our staff is still working very hard remotely providing service and preparing for a full return to Scouting. If you have already given to Friends of Scouting this year, thank you! If not, please consider making your online FOS gift right now. $250 supports one Scout for one year in the program but a gift of any amount is very much appreciated. There has never been a time in the history of the Boy Scouts that a monetary gift will be so impactful and so critically needed. Thank you for your kind consideration!
3 Easy Ways to Support Scouting:
- Make a Friends of Scouting 2020 donation (button below).
- Check with your employer about a Matching Gift, or click here.
- Make sure that you submit your Scouting Volunteer hours if your employer has a "Dollars for Doers" program
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Request 2021 Jambo Promotion and Interview Info!
Come join us for the 2021 National Jamboree! The Pacific Skyline Council will be heading to Summit Bechtel Reserve for a pre-tour and the 10-day Jamboree on July 17-30, 2021.
Click here for more details. Unit Leadership can request a dedicated presentation at an upcoming meeting
here. Those who have already registered can sign up for a discussion with leaders
here.
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Fundraising with Popcorn while Social Distancing - Fall 2020
Trail's End is developing a sales plan to work with current social distancing rules. They are working on a new direct-to-consumer model, making Trail's End fundraising a safer way to fundraise for your unit. Popcorn sales are critical to funding Scouting in our community. Funds raised by popcorn sales not only support your unit, but also go to support our Council's Scoutreach programs, camp maintenance and improvements. If you haven't sold popcorn recently, give Trail's End a try this year.
Sign your unit up now!
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Mars Rover Virtual Tour & Competition was Great!
Thank you all who participated in our Mars Rover Virtual Tour and took part in our Space Rover Competition. Photos and winners will be listed in tomorrow's Virtual Events eblast. This was all made possible by Parents and Leaders donating to help fund our
Shelter-in-Place programs, so thank you for helping us make this possible for these hard-working Cub Scouts!
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New Service Hours Reporting Process
"Service Hour Reporting" accessed via the my.Scouting 'Legacy Web Tools' section was shut down for unit entries on May 6.
Units should now log service hours via Scoutbook.
Learn more here.
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What's the
fastest way to register new Scouts and Leaders? What's the most
error-free way to register new Scouts and Leaders? By using online registration! We strongly suggest that your unit take a look at turning on the function to allow your unit to accept Online Registration. Your unit will have full control of approving and registering online applications! It's a free service to units, you'll save paper, you'll never temporarily misplace an application, and you'll never run out of paper applications again! See the
how-to pdf (updated 5/20/20) for instructions. Please note, the online application system is set up for new Scouts and Leaders. It is not yet designed for transfers or Webelos-to-Scout crossovers!
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Rank Advancement during COVID-19
The BSA has temporarily revised certain advancement procedures for Cubs, Scouts BSA, Ventures and Sea Scouts.
See all temporary advancement rules and procedures on our
Advancement page.
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Temporary Procedure for Eagle Scout Service Project Binder Submission
During the Shelter-at-Home Order, the procedure for Eagle binder submission will be as outlined
here.
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Calling for Day Camp Volunteers!
GET YOUR SUMMER SERVICE HOURS FOR SCOUTS OR SCHOOL! Volunteer to help with day camp activities. Hours are 8:30am-5:00p.
Questions? Contact Andrew Wilmes at
andrew.wilmes@scouting.org. Learn more about
Day Camp.
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Scouting-at-Home Ideas Page!
Check out our page of Scouting and other at-home activity ideas here.
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It's Easy to Support the Council while shopping on Amazon!
Make sure that you've listed the Boy Scouts of America - Pacific Skyline Council as a designated charity and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the Council. YOU Shop. WE Save. Thank you! Start here, it doesn't cost you a thing.
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Your Unit Can Earn a FREE Weekend of Camping!
If your unit meets their 2020 Friends of Scouting goal, your unit will earn two free weekend camping nights at either Cutter or Boulder Creek Scout Reservations! We are asking every Scouting family to make a donation to the Scouting program this year.
Learn more and donate here.
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OA Virtual Unit Visitations and Elections
Ohlone Lodge is continuing with virtual Unit Visitations and Elections. Scheduling can be done through our
election request form. For questions, please contact our Vice Chief of Inductions at
vci@ohone63.org. The
Spring Ordeal has been canceled. Elected candidates now have 24 months from the date of their election to attend their Ordeal and become a member. The
next Ordeal will be Sep 18-20 at Cutter Scout Reservation.
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Cutter 50th Anniversary Celebration
Reception, Reunion and Rededication. Help us celebrate 50 years of Cutter camping memories with our Reception and Rededication! Learn more.
- June 11 - In-town Reception, Reunion & 50th Anniversary Celebration (Elks Lodge, San Mateo) Register
- Aug 28-30 - In-camp Rededication Ceremony & Chuckwagon BBQ at the famous Cutter Scout Reservation! Register
Get on the email list for celebration updates here.
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CLOSED, but working from home
Our offices and shops are closed during the shelter-in-place order. We are working from home--find our contact information here. Order Scouting supplies here.
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Calling all Scouts! 2021 National Jamboree
Registration is going strong! Scouting's flagship event is one-of-a-kind. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include: one of the longest zipline courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more! Check out our website
here for details and register ASAP - we have only 90 spaces and we expect them to fill fast!
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Virtual Memorial Day Remembrance - May 23-25
This year we want to share in a Virtual Remembrance. We will have guest speaker videos on our
Facebook page as well as posting these videos to our webpage over the course of Memorial Day weekend. We are also encouraging all Scouts to post a photo of themselves saluting in Uniform on to social media and tag it #UniformsThankingUniforms to show our Virtual Remembrance for those who gave up so much. We are also still going to produce Virtual Memorial Day patches for 2020 but this year we are going above and beyond to use these patches to help our community. We are charging $10 for these patches and 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the San Mateo County Veterans fund.
Learn more & register for patches.
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Virtual Smithsonian Hall of Fossils Tour
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June 1 (new date)
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or Cub Scouts ages 8+. Travel millions of years to the past without leaving your home. In this workshop, participants are transported to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History right from their web browser using 360-degree interactive imagery. Participants will Explore the Smithsonian's famous "Hall of Fossils" in 360-degrees virtually, Learn about natural history in the Jurassic age, Complete a fun virtual discovery hunt throughout the museum.
Learn more & register.
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Virtual Minecraft Hour of Code - May 26
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or Cub Scouts ages 6+. Join us for this, ninety-minute workshop to have fun learning and being inspired by computer science and AI. Using the power of code and AI, participants will program the Agent to prevent forest fires and regrow a forest. By the end of the workshop, students will be able to Understand basic AI concepts, Instruct a computer to perform fundamental coding tasks, and Experience how AI is being used in the real-world to promote conservation and sustainability.
Learn more & register.
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Virtual Code Your Own Video Game with MakeCode Arcade - May 28
For Cub Scouts ages 8+. In this workshop, participants (whom we will call game developers) will use block coding to create games with MakeCode Arcade. Participants will learn about the game design concept of sprites and the computer science concepts of coordinates and variables.
They will complete a coding tutorial, Eat the Doughnut, to build a game introducing them to the fundamentals of MakeCode Arcade.
Learn more & register.
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Cub-On is a great introduction to Cub Scout "family camping" and the natural beauty of our coastal area. Cutter Scout Reservation is located in the Santa Cruz mountains in a lush redwood forest! All meals are provided in our dining hall with trained staff at each of our activity areas!
Hiking * Fishing * Boating * Archery * BB Guns * Crafts * Swimming * Pocket Knife Safety * Campfire Program
Learn more & register
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Cub Scout Day Camp - Summer 2020
Get your Cub Scout outside with time-honored Scout experiences like Archery, Crafts, Sports, Science, Games, and much more! 2020 Theme: Cub Scouts of the Roundtable. Activities: Age-appropriate activities for both Cub Scouts and Webelos including archery, crafts, games, BB guns, and more.
Activities vary by location.
Learn more & register
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See the Oakland A's Play the Braves! - July 22
Enjoy some baseball across the Bay! Catch the Oakland A's playing the Atlanta Braves in Oakland on July 22nd and participate in a pre-game parade on the field! Tickets are $25. A portion of the ticket sales will to to the Pacific Skyline Council.
Buy tickets here.
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International Rendezvous 2020 - Aug 2-8
IR2020 is the Bay Area's 10th "Mini World Jamboree." This is an unforgettable chance to experience the World Brotherhood of Scouting without extensive travel or expense! Don't wait. Spots are limited!
Learn more & register.
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If you haven't already taken the required courses for your Scouting position, log on and get trained.
There are several Required training opportunities available online, as well as Extended Learning.
- Log onto: my.scouting.org
- Click on "Menu"
- Click on "My Training"
- Select YPT if you need to update it (every 2 years)
- All other classes, go to "Training Center" and select the courses needed by program.
- Take any Trainings needed for your leadership position in Scouting.
This way, you will be ready to hit the ground running when Shelter-at-Home restrictions are lifted.
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Powder Horn - Aug 2-8, 2020
Open to both registered adults and youth who are at least 14 years old, Powder Horn is a hands-on resource-management course designed to give you the contacts and tools necessary to conduct an awesome high-adventure program in your troop or crew.
This training event is hosted by the San Francisco Bay Area Council (not Pacific Skyline Council).
Download flyer,
download brochure,
learn more & register.
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Anyone interested in improving their presentation skills should attend! This course is required for all trainers who train on the District and Council levels (including Wood Badge and NYLT staff). Unit leaders, Commissioners, and anyone else who would like to learn to communicate ideas better are encouraged to attend. This all-day course is taught by Scouters who have years of training experience in the Pacific Skyline Council.
Learn more & register.
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The Spring 2020 course is postponed to this fall. The Fall 2020 course W3-55-20-2 has been postponed to Fall of 2021. Wood Badge is the premier training for all adult leaders in Scouting and will help you in immeasurable ways both in and out of Scouting. Wood Badge consists of two weekends of fun and fast-paced training.
Learn more.
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Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
You are both a teacher and mentor as the Scout works on a merit badge and learns by doing. Link coming soon.
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District Roundtables
Roundtables provide leaders with program ideas; information on policy and events; and training opportunities.
Learn more (click then scroll down)
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Philmont Training Center - Cimmaron, NM
PTC is a National volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America.
Learn more
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Summit Bechtel Reserve - Glen Jean, WV
SBR is a National volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America.
Learn more.
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Looking for More Training Courses?
Check with our neighboring councils:
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