SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of October 4, 2021
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Eagle Scout Spotlight: Zach Graham
For Everyone
Pacific Skyline Council highlights recent (within the last year) Eagle Scouts and their journeys to Eagle on our Eagle Scout Spotlight page. We hope their stories will be an inspiration to all Scouts to attain their Eagle rank! Meet Zach Graham. Zach is a 15-year-old Eagle Scout from Troop 10 in Redwood City. Thanks to the Cycling merit badge, Zach learned that he likes to mountain bike, fast!, and ride off large jumps. After high school he plans to pursue some form of STEM or business major. To learn more about Zach, why Scouting matters to him, and about his Eagle Project, click here.
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Join Sea Scouts in Foster City or Half Moon Bay! - Oct 13 or Oct 20
For Scouts BSA and Venturers
Are you interested in joining Sea Scouts? Get on the water for fun, adventure, and making new friends! We are starting two new Ships (which is like a troop for Scouts or a crew for Venturers) in the Pacific Skyline Council, RSVP to the link below.
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If you live closer to Foster City, join us on Oct 13 at 7pm on Zoom. Click here to RSVP.
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If you live closer to Half Moon Bay, please join us Oct 20 at 7pm on Zoom. Click here to RSVP.
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If you live south of Foster City and want to join the fun, we have 3 well-established ships. Please contact Josh Gilliland for more info.
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Reinvigorate Your Pack!
For Cub Scout Leaders
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Unit Fundraising Guidelines
For Everyone
Fundraising efforts are most often an essential aspect of a troop’s operations. Beyond dues, troops need additional funds for a host of necessities—everything from camping gear to repairs on a troop vehicle. If other than a council-sponsored product sale, before deciding on a fundraiser, troop leaders should refer to the one-page Guides to Unit Money-Earning Projects PDF. It is an informative guide, pertinent to all pack/troop/crew/ship fundraising.
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What is a Unit Key 3?
For Everyone
Ever wondered what the key roles in a Scouting unit are? Click here to find out.
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Does Your Unit Accept Online Applications? Has Your Unit Updated Your Pin?
For Unit Leaders
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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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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Popcorn is Under Way!
For Unit Leaders
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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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This Year "Scouting for Food" Will Be "Good Turn for America" (like last year) - Nov 1-30
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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Trail to First Class Camp - Nov 6
For Scouts BSA
An opportunity for new Scouts to complete many of the requirements for the ranks of Scout through First Class! We’ll learn: Knots, Cooking, Fire starting, Map & compass, Plant & animal identification, First aid, Food safety, Knife & axe safety, Water safety, Swim requirements, and more! Units are required to provide their own food. An excellent time to work on cooking requirements and food safety! The event will end on Saturday, but registered units will be allowed to spend the night at camp on Saturday as a unit campout, but must be out by noon on Sunday. Learn more & register now.
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Scout Day at Hiller Aviation Museum - Nov 7
For Everyone
On Sunday, Nov 7 any Scout (Cubs, Scouts BSA, Venturers or Sea Scouts) or Scout leader in uniform will be admitted to the Museum at no charge. Our Museum is open to the public under the current health rules. Please see the Hiller Aviation Museum website for details and more dates. (This is not a council event. All questions should be directed to Hiller Aviation Museum.)
https://www.hiller.org/event/scout-day/
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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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Scoutmaster & Assistant Position-Specific Training - Nov 1
For Scoutmasters & Asst. Scoutmasters
This in-person course will provide Scoutmasters and Assistants with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Scouts BSA troops. Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters who complete this course, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Youth Protection Training are considered “trained” for those positions. 6:00pm-9:30pm, Palo Alto Service Center Register now.
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Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training - Nov 9
For Cub Scout Leaders
This in-person course is intended to provide Cub Scout leaders (Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders & Committee Members) with the experience, basic information and resources they need to perform their functions within the pack. Learn ways to make your den or pack program more dynamic, about places to go and things to see, and how to plan a program for special needs Scouts! 6:00pm-9:30pm, Palo Alto Service Center. Register now.
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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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