SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of May 31, 2021
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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PacSky Scout Wins BSA’s 2021 Western Region Adams Award!
For Everyone
Congratulations to Mateo Sabio Paese (Troop 222), whose Eagle Project was selected as BSA’s 2021 Western Region Adams Award Winner! For his Eagle Project, Mateo purchased, assembled and delivered 75 water filtration systems that would provide safe, purified drinking water to families in rural villages of northeastern Honduras. Mateo instructed local Hondurans in the assembly of the filtration systems and trained recipients in their maintenance. Mateo’s project improved the health and environment, and economically benefited families in northeastern Honduras. The filter systems provide clean, healthy drinking water, they eliminate debris associated with discarded plastic water sachets and bottles, reduce incubation sites for dengue-carrying mosquitos, and allow families to use income spent for water on other basic necessities. Benefits from these filtration systems were especially evident during quarantines imposed by the COVID-19 global pandemic as well as in the aftermath of hurricanes Eta and Iota, rated at Categories 4 and 5, respectively, which struck Honduras in November 2020. A video of Mateo’s project can be viewed here. Mateo is the fourth Scout from the Pacific Skyline Council to win the Western Region Adams Award since 2011. Congratulations, Mateo, on your project and this special recognition of its benefits!
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Fund Your Unit’s Scouting Year with Popcorn!
For Unit Leaders
This year Trail’s End has made it even easier to fundraise with popcorn! Get your unit involved with the simplest fundraising option for your unit!
Council Popcorn Trainings in July and August!
Learn what is coming up and how easy it will be to fundraise with popcorn! Have your unit kernel or a representative attend one of the trainings
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Volunteer to Help at Cub Scout Day Camp
For Scouts BSA, Venturers, and adults
Whether you need to get your summer service hours for Scouts or school, you want to stay close to home this summer, or you just want to get outside, our Cub Scout Day Camp is a great place to volunteer your time this summer! You'll help with age-appropriate activities for Cub Scouts and Webelos: including archery, crafts, games, slingshots, Cub Scout Adventures, and more. Activities vary by location.
Dates:
Mon-Fri, June 14-18, 2021 Pacifica
Mon-Fri, June 21-25, 2021 Cupertino
Mon-Fri, July 19-23, 2021 San Mateo
Volunteer Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Youth Staff Training for Day Camp - June 12
For Scouts BSA who will be Day Camp Volunteers
Come and learn what it means to be part of the best Cub Scout Day Camp Staff in the Pacific Skyline Council and the first ever Scouts BSA Day Camp Staff. Day camp staffing is the perfect chance to get out of the house this summer and share your Scouting knowledge with younger Cub Scouts, while earning those meaningful service hours for school or for rank advancement, and of course to have FUN! We hope to see you and your friends this summer! 9am-3pm at the Palo Alto Service Center. Sign up for the training
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Join Us for Venturing Roundtable Next Week!
For Venturing Advisors
Calling all Venturing leaders: Join us for Venturing Roundtables! Mark your calendars, we'll meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm online. Zoom link is the same each month
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Does Your Unit Accept Online Applications? Has Your Unit Updated Your Pin?
For Unit Leadership
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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Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Courses - July 10-11
For Catholic Scouts BSA and Venturers
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles, is extending an invitation to the Region to provide Religious Counselor training for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII courses. If your committee is in need of religious emblems counselors/facilitators now is a good time to take advantage of this generous offer by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Details: Training for Ad Altare Dei counselors and Pope Pius XII facilitators is offered on July 10 (AAD) and July 11 (PPXII). The virtual training will be from 10am to 4pm (Pacific Time) each day. Those interested must register by July 1 so materials can be transmitted to participants. To learn more and register, contact Lori Sorensen lori.sorensen@ccsala.org. We will accept candidates from other dioceses, but may have to charge extra to mail materials.
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Unit Visitations
For Order of the Arrow
Have you had a visit from us yet? We are starting our unit visitation season for troop/crew/ship meetings. This is an opportunity for Scouts and Scouters to learn about the OA, what the OA can do for them, about camping opportunities, and elect eligible Scouts to be candidates for OA membership. Request a visit here.
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These Cub Scout Adventures will be retired May 31, 2022
For Cub Scout Leaders
Some families may want one last chance to earn these Adventures, and some den leaders may have already made plans for the upcoming program year. To help with that transition, these Adventures will be available until the end of the 2021-2022 program year, May 31, 2022. See the list here.
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Order of the Arrow Unit Visits
For Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, and Sea Scout Ships
We'd like to visit your unit! Whether you have Scouts eligible to be elected or not, you can schedule a Virtual Unit Visitation. Please fill out the form to request a visitation and election here: https://forms.gle/hR5jdcBwxYiNJ2ZC6.
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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.
Mon, July 5 – Offices and Foster City store CLOSED for Independence Day.
Sat-Mon, July 3-5 – Palo Alto store CLOSED for Independence Day.
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2021 Cub Scout Ta-Ki-Ma Day Camp - 3 Summer sessions
For Cub Scouts
Ta-Ki-Ma means Circle of Friends. Get your Cub Scout outside this summer with time-honored Scout experiences like Archery, Crafts, Sports, Science, Games, and much more! Join the Knights of the Scout-table at this 5-day program of activities which provides fun and new experiences for the Cub Scouts. The daily program is centered on Cub Scout Adventures and electives as they relate to the outdoors. Included in the cost of day camp is all necessary supplies for crafts and activities! All Scouts will receive a FREE camp T-shirt and hat upon arrival at camp. As well as a FREE custom patch upon completion of Camp. Mon-Fri sessions in Pacifica, Cupertino, and San Mateo. Learn more & register.
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2021 Cub Scout Ta-Ki-Ma Virtual STEM Camp - Aug 2-6
For Cub Scouts
Ta-Ki-Ma means Circle of Friends. We are excited to be able to offer you a virtual option for Day Camp this year. We will be having daily programs that are centered on Cub Scout Achievements and Electives as they relate to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Three different sessions each day (two on Friday). Being registered allows you to attend them all or pick and choose! All Scouts will receive a FREE Camp Ta-Ki-Ma patch upon completion of the Camp. Learn more and register.
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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. Download the Leader Guide--it has good info for parents, too! Late fee begins June 1.
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Come On to Cub-ON! - June 4-6, Aug 13-15
For Cub Scouts
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. Note: 2021 Cub-ONs will be held at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation.
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Scouts BSA Cyber Chip with Cyber Security Professionals - June 7
For Scouts BSA
Need a fresh approach to your Cyber Chip program? This event will take place June 7 at 5:30pm and is a great opportunity to kickstart your Scouts’ Cyber Chip program for new and more senior Scouts while also giving them a chance to learn about cybersecurity as a profession. Scouts will interact with real professionals who work in cybersecurity! We will have an amazing group of panelists such as: an online safety expert, the CEO of Lambert & Associates, LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm; a former security director at Citibank, and the founder and a hall of fame member of the preeminent international trade group for information security professionals; and the former Head of Global Information Security, Compliance, and Fraud, at 8x8, Inc. These panelists will be able to give your Scouts first-hand knowledge of the world of cybersecurity and what it is like to work in these exciting career fields. Register now to save your spot!
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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 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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