SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of May 9, 2022
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Popcorn Sneak Peek - May 11
For Everyone
Please join us on Wed, May 11 at 7:00pm for a Sneak Peek about all the exciting changes to popcorn fundraising! Register here for the Zoom meeting! Learn about the Disneyland® incentive, the changes we are making to bring more storefront sales to you, and this year's incentives. All units are invited. The first 30 people to sign up and attend will receive their very own PacSky flashlight! If you have not sold popcorn recently, this is the year to get involved! Download the flyer for details.
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New Join Requirements for Scouts BSA
For Scouts BSA Leaders
An article in Bryan on Scouting announced new joining requirements for Scouts BSA effective April 18, 2022. See the article and learn more here.
The new requirements are:
- At least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade and register on or after March 1
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- At least 10 years old and have earned the Arrow of Light Award
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At least 11 years old (but not yet 18)
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California Law Protecting Youth - AB 506
For Everyone
Thank you to those volunteers who have completed their online training in order to comply with AB 506. This training is for all volunteers and needs to be completed as soon as possible. Live Scan Finger printing is now available.
Step 4: Visit any Live Scan location of your choice. Find locations here or here.
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Cub Scout Spring Recruitment
For Cub Scout Leaders
Now is a great time for your pack to host a Spring Recruiting event! Families are looking for outdoor activities to join right now and every new Scout comes with a set of parents looking to volunteer! It’s easy:
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Pick a join night. The best time might be half an hour before your April or May pack meeting!
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Promote your recruitment night! The council offers free materials, including Invite-A-Friend cards (which we strongly recommend), by ordering here.
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Host your recruitment night! Download our Recruitment Guide for the Recruitment Night Set-Up and details. (Page 12 has some great information!)
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Turn in your new applications! We strongly suggest online registration!
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Invite the new Scouts to their first meeting! Get the parents involved using our 100-Point Adult Participation form (also found on page 19 of our Recruitment Guide)!
Every pack should host a spring recruitment night at your school! This is the best way to build your pack and find new volunteers! Visit our Spring Recruitment web page for full details or contact your District Director for details!
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2023 National Jamboree
For Scouts BSA and Venturers
Scouts, are you interested in attending a once-in-a-lifetime event? The National Jamboree will be held at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia in July 2023! The Pacific Skyline Council will be organizing a contingent troop to attend together! If you are interested in attending, we will have registration up and running by the end of the month. It will be a two-step process, where you apply first with the Pacific Skyline Council and then with the National Council. In the meantime, if you are interested in attending, please let our Jamboree Chair, Pam Swain, know of your interest via email. We will announce via this e-newsletter when our registration is live. Please download the flyer for more details!
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Now Seeking Staff for 2022 Cub Scout Day Camp
For Everyone
Come join the best day camp staff in the Pacific Skyline Council and help younger Scouts learn fun games and skills this Summer! Come be a Den Chief or Program Staff for some really excited Scouts! Volunteer for one week or all four. Help make this Summer an experience to remember for yourself and for some really great kids! Click here to learn more and apply.
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Now Hiring Staff for 2022 Oljato Summer Camp
For Everyone
We are now taking applications for staff positions and the Counselor in Training (CIT) program at Camp Oljato's 2022 Summer Camp! Opportunities available for age 14+. Click here to learn more about the CIT program, the staff positions, and to apply.
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Peninsula Scout Shop is Hiring!
For Everyone
Our Foster City location is hiring a store manager and sales associates. Do you love Scouting? Do you want to get 25% off Scout Shop items? Do you have a few hours a week to spare? Click here to learn more.
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Scout Shops and Service Centers
For Everyone
SCOUT SHOPS:
SERVICE CENTERS:
Foster City Store's NEW TEMPORARY Hours:
Mon-Wed: 10am-4pm (Closed for lunch 1-2pm)
Fri: 10am-5pm (Closed for lunch 1pm to 2pm)
Sat: 10:30am-3pm
Sun and Thu: CLOSED
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Memorial Day Grave Decoration - May 28
For Everyone
Come place flags at Golden Gate National Cemetery to pay tribute to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. For over 70 years, Scouts around the country have been helping to honor our country's fallen. Locally, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Please note that the registration says “individual” but it will ask for a head count for your unit as well as other unit-specific information. Register and order patches through May 20 at 11:59pm. Learn more and register.
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2022 Day Camp! - 4 Summer sessions
For Cub Scout families
Join our Camp Ta-Ki-Ma (Circle of Friends) as we have fun with theme-based science, nature, crafts, sports, games, and much more! Activities vary by location. Get your Cub Scout outside with theme-based time-honored Scout experiences like Archery, Crafts, Sports, Science, Games, and much more! Join us 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, a camp T-shirt and hat upon arrival at camp, as well as a custom patch upon completion of camp. Learn more & register.
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2022 Oljato Summer Camp
For Scouts BSA and Venturers
Camp Oljato is a premier Scouts BSA summer camp in the High Sierra. Our program immerses Scouts in the outdoor adventures of Scouting. Sign up your troop or crew today! *Provisional Scouts can now sign up for Weeks 2-4.
Week 1 – Sun-Sat, July 10-16, 2022 Sold Out
Week 2 – Sun-Sat, July 17-23, 2022 More spaces added!
Week 3 – Sun-Sat, July 24-30, 2022
Week 4 – Sun-Sat, July 31-Aug 6, 2022
Our Programs include extensive aquatics (sailing, motor boating, paddle boards, water trampoline, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, rowing, and life saving), rock climbing, handicraft, welding, nature, Scoutcraft, shooting sports, adult leader training, and a high adventure program. Recent additions are log rolling, waterskiing and wakeboarding! Learn more & register here. *A provisional Scout is one who attends solo, not with their troop. They will be placed with another troop.
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2022 Inaugural Oljato Venturing Camp Week! - July 31-Aug 6
For Venturers
Attention Venturers! Join us at Camp Oljato’s Venturing Week, featuring never-before-seen additions to the Oljato program: out-of-camp outpost overnighter, pistol shooting, mountain biking outing after Camp, and more! Meet other crews while working on the Ranger Award and Kodiak leadership course. All while having a BLAST in the High Sierra! Venturing Week is Sun-Sat, July 31-Aug 6, 2022. Camp Oljato is a premier Scouts BSA summer camp in the High Sierra. Our program immerses Scouts in the outdoor adventures of Scouting. Sign up your crew today! Our programs include extensive aquatics (sailing, motor boating, paddle boards, water trampoline, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, rowing, and life saving), rock climbing, handicraft, welding, nature, Scoutcraft, shooting sports, adult leader training, and a high adventure program. Recent additions are log rolling, waterskiing and wakeboarding! Learn more & register here.
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2022 Come On to Cub-ON! - Aug 12-14, Oct 21-23, Oct 28-30
For Cub Scout families
Cub-On in May is Sold Out. June is Sold Out but wait list is available. 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. August and October Cub-On registrations open June 1.
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Earn the Aviation, Weather, or Astronomy Merit Badge at Hiller Aviation Museum's 1-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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NRA Range Safety Officer Training - May 21
For Everyone
Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Covers: Roles and responsibilities of an RSO, Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Range inspection, Range rules, Range briefings, Emergency procedures, Firearm stoppages and malfunctions. Allows one to conduct and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations. Does not allow one to provide firearms instruction. Cost: $75. 8am-5pm, Palo Alto Service Center. Learn more and register.
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2022 PacSky Commissioner Kickoff Event - Aug 27
For Commissioners
Annual gathering of all Pacific Skyline Council commissioners to kick off the school year. Come for training, council updates, fellowship, and more! This event is open to all Pacific Skyline Council Commissioners. Registration opens 6/6/22, 9am. Learn more.
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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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