SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of January 4, 2021
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Request for Extension of Time to Earn Eagle, Summit or Quartermaster Ranks
For Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts
Effective January 1, 2021, BSA will allow local councils to grant limited extensions of time to complete Eagle, Summit, or Quartermaster rank requirements. For complete information and request forms go to our Advancement page.
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Top 20 for 2020: The Most-Read Bryan on Scouting Posts of the Year
For Everyone
The Scouting trail has continued uninterrupted for 110 years, enduring along the undulating contours of American history. Through it all, Scouts have shown ingenuity, tenacity and selflessness. They’ve helped their communities navigate world wars, crippling recessions, natural disasters and global pandemics. It seems that whenever an obstacle blocks the path, Scouts refuse to turn back. They step up. That trend continued throughout the difficulties of 2020. Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, Scouts found safe ways to continue learning new skills, earning merit badges and helping their communities. See the top 20 Bryan on Scouting blog posts here.
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Does Your Unit Accept Online Applications? Has Your Unit Updated Your Pin?
For Unit Leaders
Attention Unit Leadership: With the new year, families up and down the peninsula are looking to join Scouts! And the Number One way they find your unit is through BeAScout.org. This is also the preferred way to have new members join your unit! When families see your unit on the map, they have the option to contact you And APPLY TO YOUR UNIT--but you must have your BeAScout pin updated AND online applications turned on. Please take five minutes and update your pin at my.scouting.org. Instructions can be downloaded here. COR's can now designate a registered member of the unit 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 encourage every unit to use this functionality as the only way for new members to join! Full details here.
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Join us for Venturing Roundtable Next Week!
For Venturing Leaders
Calling all Venturing leaders: Join us for Venturing Roundtables! Mark your calendars, we'll meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm online. Zoom link.
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Summer Employment at Camp
For Everyone
Apply now to be on the Boulder Creek Scout Reservation 2021 Summer Camp staff! Learn more & apply.
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2021 Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award Application Deadline - Jan 21
For Everyone
Applications are being accepted for the 2021 National Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award. The award recognizes the top Eagle Scout Service Project based on council and regional-level winners. The Scout, his parents, or any registered BSA volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit the application. To qualify, the Scout must have earned Eagle rank during 2020. Projects should be innovative and distinctive in nature and show exceptional service to a religious institution, school, community, or other entity. We will select a council-level winner, which then will compete for the Western Region Adams Award. The National Adams Award winner is selected from the four regional finalists. Download the Adams Application Form here. Candidates should electronically submit their applications and Eagle Project Workbooks, including attachments, to the Pacific Skyline Council to the attention of Steve Smith and Council Advancement Chair Brian Boggs by the Jan 21 deadline.
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Shops are Open for Business, Office Staff Working from Home
For Everyone
Our OFFICES are closed during the pandemic, but we are working from home--find our contact information.
Jan 16-18 – Palo Alto Scout Shop CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
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Virtual Follow the Iditarod! - Jan 15
For Scouts of All Ages
In this virtual workshop with Microsoft, you will explore the legendary dog sled race across Alaska known as the Iditarod. You will learn about the history of dog sledding and the Iditarod as they complete your workbook. In addition, you'll engage in fun, informational activities within your workbooks that highlight the dog breeds most used in mushing, the equipment mushers use, and iconic checkpoints along the actual Iditarod race route. Register here! Workshop starts at 4pm.
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2021 Virtual Merit Badge Midway - Feb 27
For Scouts BSA
Registration for the Virtual Merit Badge Midway will open on Wed, Jan 6, 2021 at 9:00am. Registration will be limited to Scouts registered in the Pacific Skyline Council. Merit badges offered: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Coin Collecting, Communication, Electronics, Emerg Prep, First Aid, Indian Lore, Law, Medicine, Personal Mgmt, Photography, Railroading, Stamp Collecting. Learn more here.
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2021 Summer Camp at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation - July 4-10 and 11-17
For Scouts BSA
The Pacific Skyline Council is planning the 2021 summer camp experience your troop needs! Join us for a summer camp program at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation that will have many of the amazing activities you have grown to love at Camp Oljato, as well as some new exciting adventures. Space will be very limited so be sure to register soon! Note: Units already registered for Oljato 2021 will have the option to move their registration to the BCSR program. Two week-long sessions: July 4-10 and July 11-17, 2021. Register your unit here.
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Virtual 1-Day Aviation Merit Badge Workshop with Hiller Aviation Museum - Jan 9, Jan 23, Feb 13
For Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA can 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. 9:30am-3:00pm. $42. Learn more and register at hiller.org.
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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 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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Venturing Roundtables
For Venturing Leaders
Calling all Venturing leaders! Join us for Venturing Roundtables! Mark your calendars, we'll meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm online. Zoom link.
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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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