SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of September 27, 2021
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Reinvigorate Your Pack!
For Cub Scout Leaders
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Summer Webinar Series: Scouts BSA Recruiting Webinar - Sep 30
For Scouts BSA Leaders
Ready to start growing your Scout troop? This is the place to start! Join us for strategies for inviting more youth to join the adventure. We’ll talk about:
- Strategies and tactics for growing your troop.
- Engaging with packs in your area
- Plus, ‘NFAs’ = Normal Friend Activities (join us to find out what this is!)
Please register in advance. Webinar is Thu, Sep 30, 2021, 5:00pm PT. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Miss a previous webinar? Want to watch the National Membership Kickoff? Find them all here!
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How to Print Membership Cards and Charter Certificates
For Unit Leaders
Now that rechartering is done, you may want to print membership cards for your members or a charter certificate to present to your charter organization. Click a link to download the how-to PDF: Charter Certificate, Membership Cards.
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New Membership Fee Structure
For Everyone
Please see the three attached documents for important information regarding membership fees for the upcoming recruitment and recharter seasons. Memo, Chart, FAQ
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This Year "Scouting for Food" Will Be "Good Turn for America" (like last year)
For Everyone
During the month of November, units are asked to complete a service project of their choice to benefit their charter organization, their meeting location, or their immediate community. The need across the Peninsula is great, so be creative and work to fill a need in your community. Some possible ideas include: mask drives, clean-up projects, toy drives, cards for the elderly, cards for service members, food drive for a local pantry, etc. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Be sure to record your service hours in Scoutbook. For non-Scoutbook-using units, find instructions here on how to record your service hours.
Later, we will have a patch available to order.
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Leading Your Den Just Got Much Easier! Scoutbook for Den Leaders
For Cub Scout Den Leaders
Scoutbook makes planning your year, preparing for meetings and tracking advancement so much easier – and it's right at your fingertips! You can now prepare for den meetings in just minutes! Full details here.
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Popcorn is Under Way!
For Unit Leaders
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Wood Badge Reunion 2021 - Oct 9
It's happening!! Please join us for the 2021 Reunion on Oct 9 at Almaden Lake Park in San Jose. This will be a great opportunity to see your troop mates, meet other Wood Badgers, and get beaded! Festivities will go from 10am-2pm. We’ll introduce the Fall 2022 Wood Badge course staff, do a group beading for several graduates, have some time for fun and games, and give you the opportunity to connect up with your fellow Wood Badgers! Feel free to bring games that can be enjoyed while maintaining social distance. If you are interested in getting beaded there, reach out to your Troop Guide. There is no cost, but please register! This year will be a “bring your own food and drink” event. With COVID still active and the lack of kitchen facilities, please bring your own picnic! Masks required at all times, unless you are actively eating or drinking. Questions? Contact Mehul Patel (Reunion Coordinator, 408.623.6383) or John Lucas (Next Course Director, 650-704-2116). Register now.
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Part-time Sales Associate Position Available at Foster City Shop
For Everyone
The Peninsula Scout Shop (Foster City) has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated, experienced part-time Sales Associate in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Learn more.
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Uniform Sale! - End Oct 31
For Everyone
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Shops and Offices are Open for Business
For Everyone
Our OFFICES are open! Our staff is working a hybrid schedule, some days in the field, some days in the office, some days from home. You are always welcome to drop in for general Scouting business anytime, but if you need to speak with someone specific, it is best to make an appointment--find our contact information. Our SHOPS are open! Locations & guidelines. Note: the Foster City shop closes for lunch from 2:00-3:00pm.
Special Hours: For the fall recruiting season the Peninsula Scout Shop (Foster City) has special hours from August 30-October 16 including open on Mondays and open until 5:30pm!
Sun CLOSED
Mon-Fri 10am–2:00 and 3:00–5:30pm (closes for lunch)
Sat 10:30am–3pm
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SOLD OUT Gold Rush Adventure! - Oct 1-3, Oct 8-10
For Scouts BSA and Webelos 2 (as guests of a troop)
Experience the “gold fever” of pioneers flocking west to find their fame and fortune. Do you have what takes to stake and work your claim? Pan for gold, shoot archery and muzzleloading rifles, start a fire with flint & steel, make candles, rope, and bullets, lasso a steer and cut wood for your cabin! Registration is now closed. Learn more here.
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SOLD OUT Come On to Cub-ON! - Oct 22-24, Oct 29-31
For Cub Scout families
Cub-On is a weekend family camping event for all Cub Scouts and their families. Boulder Creek Scout Reservation is located in the Santa Cruz mountains in a lush redwood forest. Program areas are open throughout the weekend. Meals are provided; trained staff on duty for all areas of camp; “Bobcat Trail” program for brand new Scouts; and “Spirit of the Arrow” for Webelos. Learn more & register. 2021 October Cub-On registration is closed. Note: 2021 Cub-ONs will be held at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation.
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Earn the Aviation, Weather, or Astronomy Merit Badge at Hiller Aviation Museum's One-day Workshops!
For Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA can earn the Aviation, Weather, or Astronomy Merit Badge with the Hiller Aviation Museum! Learn more and register at hiller.org. This is not a council event--please direct any questions to the Hiller Aviation Museum.
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Online Training
For Everyone
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.
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Log on to my.scouting.org
- Click on "Menu"
- Click on "My Training"
- Select YPT (Youth Protection Training) 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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Life-to-Eagle Class
For Life Scouts
Help your Life Scout get to Eagle! Learn more. (click then scroll down)
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Merit Badge Counselor Training
For Everyone
Become a merit badge counselor! Learn more. (click then scroll down)
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District Roundtables
For Everyone
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
For Everyone
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
For Everyone
SBR is a National volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Learn more.
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Looking for More Training Courses?
For Everyone
Check with our neighboring councils:
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