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SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of August 3, 2020
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Popcorn Sales Have Begun! Download the Mobile App Now!
Scouts can start selling popcorn right now! Download the Trail's End app by texting APP to 62771. The Direct-to-Consumer model - which allows for social distancing - is up and running! Direct-to-Consumer sales are popped fresh and mailed right to the customer's home! And units earn an extra 5% commission on sales until August 15! This is a great time for top sellers to get ahead of the game, and everyone can ask their Aunts and Uncles, Neighbors and Best Friends right now! Scouts, dream BIG and you can earn any prize you want with an Amazon gift card! Some Scouts are aiming to buy game systems, kayaks, and even cars! While it's true that we have challenging times, there is still a lot of community support for the BSA and a chance for big sales this year! Trail's End is proving around the country that Scouts can still sell $1,000 with only eight hours of work. Text MYPLAN to 62771 or go here to get the plan. You can sell even if the rest of your troop or pack doesn't, email Tom Kenney and he'll help you get signed up.
Reminder to unit Kernels: Your initial orders are due tonight (Aug 4) at 11:59pm.
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It's Cub Scout Recruitment Season!
Now is the best time to recruit Cub Scouts! We know it may look different this year than in past years, but America's youth need Scouting now more than ever! This year, we are teaching packs how to do drive-thru recruiting and Zoom recruiting! Visit our Recruiting Helps webpage for full details and let your District Staff know of your recruiting plans!
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Does Your Pack Accept Online Applications? Has Your Unit Updated Your PIN?
It's more important than ever that your pack update their PIN on BeAScout.org and accept online applications! This functionality is easily turned on by a member of the Pack Key 3 at my.scouting.org by clicking on the Organization Manager. COR's can now designate a registered member of the pack to approve adult applications. The online system will collect all national and council fees. This means you will not have to bring any paperwork or fees to the office. We are encouraging every pack to begin using this functionality as the only way for new members to join! Full details here.
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Merit Badge Counselor Lists
As a reminder, the list of approved Merit Badge Counselors is now maintained electronically via ScoutBook in the Pacific Skyline Council. For the 6/30/20 update on merit badge counselor list info, click here then scroll down to "Merit Badge Counselor Lists."
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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. We know these are unique and challenging times for many, but please help if you can. 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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Ohlone Lodge Elections
Here at the Ohlone Lodge we are striving to achieve safety while maintaining productivity. That's why we are not going to let the current quarantine shut down our election season. We are currently holding elections virtually, through existing unit meetings. Scheduling can be done through our election request form here. We will give a short presentation and then conduct the election through a private Google form which will be created by a lodge representative prior to the election. We are looking forward to visiting each and every unit virtually within the upcoming months!
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Shops Now OPEN, Office Staff Working from Home
Our offices are closed during the shelter-in-place order. We are working from home--find our contact information here. Our shops are open! Locations & guidelines.
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Virtual Family Fun Fest - Aug 8
It's outdoor adventure you can have online! If you like funny pets, rockets and astronauts, Pinewood Derby cars, movie make-up artists and backyard camping then you'll love Family Fun Fest! This very special online-only, FREE event is just for families like yours! There will be cool hands-on activities, interviews with amazing people, opportunities to make your community better with a service project. If you're a Cub Scout you'll love it! If you want to find out about all the fun and cool things Scouts do - this is your chance! It's always more fun with friends - so invite your friends to join you online for Family Fun Fest on Facebook Live! Register here.
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Virtual Mammal Studies Merit Badge Class - Starts Aug 10
The Mammal Study merit badge class will be conducted over the course of 5 sessions. Sessions will be Mon-Fri, beginning Mon, Aug 10, 6-7pm. Learn more & register.
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Virtual Aviation Merit Badge Workshop Program - Starts Aug 29
Earn the Aviation Merit Badge online with the Hiller Aviation Museum! A one-day virtual program includes facilitated instruction, hands-on flight activities, live-streamed exploration of aircraft inside the Museum's collection and much more! Advanced registration is required. Each class is 9:30am-3:00pm, $42. Learn more & register at Hiller.org. Upcoming dates: Aug 29, Sep 12, Oct 3. (This is not a council-sponsored event. Please direct all questions to Hiller.org)
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Summer of Gaming Patch - Earn by Sep 30
To earn this patch participants must participate in at least 3 different council video game events sometime during May-Sep 2020. Video game events include: Minecraft-o-rees; Kahoot! Weekly challenges; Rocket League Tournament of Champions; Minecraft Building Competitions; Microsoft Virtual Scouting week, and more. Learn more.
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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 on to 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 quarantine restrictions are lifted.
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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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