SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of June 7, 2021
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Eagle Spotlight: Sarah Mester
For Everyone
Starting this month, Pacific Skyline Council will be highlighting recent Eagle Scouts and their journeys to Eagle on our website under a new page entitled Eagle Scout Spotlight. We hope their stories will be an inspiration to all Scouts on going for your dream. We will be highlighting 1-2 Eagle Scouts per month. This week’s Eagle Scout Spotlight is inaugural female Eagle Scout, Sarah Mester. Sarah earned her Eagle at the age of 17 from Troop 201 in Los Altos. A Senior at Kehillah Jewish High School, Sarah is currently the youth representative on Pacific Skyline Council’s Executive Board and looking forward to college next year. To learn more about Sarah, why Scouting matters to her, and her Eagle Project, click here.
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Thank You, Los Altos Community Foundation!
We extend a special thank you to Los Altos Community Foundation for their generous grant to Pacific Skyline Council!
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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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Shop at smile.amazon.com!
For Everyone
Father's Day is June 20! When you shop for Father's Day gifts (or anytime) at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-1156483, AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchases to Pacific Skyline Council at no cost to you!
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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 Tonight!
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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How to Print Membership Cards and Charter Certificates
For Unit Leadership
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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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! - 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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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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