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8/8 Update: Mission Peak Program Calendar

August 8, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on 8/8 Update: Mission Peak Program Calendar

Hello Everyone, We are excited to share all of the events that are dedicated volunteers have been working on for 2021/2022 program year! We are […]

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11 Key changes in 2021 Guide to Advancement

August 2, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on 11 Key changes in 2021 Guide to Advancement

In Scouting, it’s said that feedback is a gift. It’s also a critical component of the Guide to Advancement, the BSA’s official trail map to […]

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How a Troop 132 Scout got a Thank You from POTUS

July 12, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on How a Troop 132 Scout got a Thank You from POTUS

We all like being on the receiving end of a well-deserved “Thank You” but it certainly means a whole lot more when it comes from […]

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FOS “Thank You” gifts to those who donated

June 23, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on FOS “Thank You” gifts to those who donated

Thank you to all those that have made FOS contributions thus far in 2021.   As a reminder, for those that gave $100 or more we […]

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Sell 11% More Popcorn This Year Popcorn by Doing This

June 16, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Sell 11% More Popcorn This Year Popcorn by Doing This

Whether your a Unit Kernel, a Scoutmaster or Cubmaster or an energetic Mom or Dad that wants to see their Scout be successful this year, […]

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Reward Your Scouts for Getting Outside This Summer!

June 10, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Reward Your Scouts for Getting Outside This Summer!

National Summertime Pack Award Overview To encourage a pack to be active when school is out for the summer, by doing one activity per month […]

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We Did It! We finally reached our FOS Goal

June 2, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on We Did It! We finally reached our FOS Goal

                                  Mission Peak District has exceeded our FOS Goal! […]

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How can you help keep our program strong? Get involved!

May 25, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on How can you help keep our program strong? Get involved!

The Mission Peak Camping & Activities Team is putting out a call to ALL Scout leaders & interested parents: We Need Your Help! Which events […]

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This is what our communities need most right now!

May 25, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on This is what our communities need most right now!

Join Scouting families across the country in a spirited Summer of Service! As we have throughout our history, Scouting families are answering the call to […]

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Recap of 5/13 Roundtable

May 18, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Recap of 5/13 Roundtable

Camping Post COVID presentation – Eve Ruleman, Merit Badge Counselor presentation – Rebecda Rafael,

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5/14 Update: How to conduct Scouting activities safely

May 18, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on 5/14 Update: How to conduct Scouting activities safely

As statistics for COVID-19 continue to improve and operations in California reopen, the Golden Gate Area Council (GGAC) presents the minimum requirements to conduct Scouting […]

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Discuss Scouting Topics with other Adults on SLACK

May 17, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Discuss Scouting Topics with other Adults on SLACK

Join the Mission Peak Chat Group on SLACK Come join our SLACK workspace and ask questions and discuss scouting topics with other adults in the […]

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Updated 5/15 How To Join: Applications, Membership Forms & Fees

May 15, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Updated 5/15 How To Join: Applications, Membership Forms & Fees

Want to join Scouting? Want to become a Merit Badge Counselor or Unit Leader? While the office is closed, we must process paperwork remotely.  Please […]

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Don’t Let the MP News Flash go to Junk Mail!

May 13, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Don’t Let the MP News Flash go to Junk Mail!

We have received reports of the weekly MP News Flash with all the Mission Peak News you need ending up in Junk Mail before you […]

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Transferring scouts? Volunteers want multiple roles? Make sure you do this first!

May 12, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Transferring scouts? Volunteers want multiple roles? Make sure you do this first!

Transfers and Multiples for My.Scouting Special Announcement: Skip Phair our Mission Peak Membership Chair will be presenting a visual walk-through of how transfers and multiples […]

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Recap of April Roundtable

April 23, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Recap of April Roundtable

In April we discussed how to market your unit, how to recruit new members, how to manage your pin on be-a-scout.org, and how to use […]

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BSA Safety Moment: Prohibited Activities

April 13, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on BSA Safety Moment: Prohibited Activities

SUMMARY Sometimes you just say “no” to an activity when you “know” the program of the Boy Scouts of America. So, did you “know” there […]

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GGAC Eagle Project Pin Map

April 1, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on GGAC Eagle Project Pin Map

Eagle Scouts of all ages . . . add your project information and let’s see just how many service hours you have contributed to our […]

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Indoor Rally Recap – 3/23

March 23, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Indoor Rally Recap – 3/23

Indoor Rally a HUGE Success The indoor rally was held Friday night with 329 connections that viewed the timed events and participated in the 4 […]

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BSA Tech Support – Just a Click Away

March 23, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on BSA Tech Support – Just a Click Away

GGAC has a User IT Support Page https://ggacbsa.org/support Here are the major areas they can assist you with: Password reset My.scouting.org Scoutbook issues Internet Advancement […]

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Tool for Annual Calendar Planning Over Zoom

March 23, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Tool for Annual Calendar Planning Over Zoom

Need a tool to hold your annual calendar planning over Zoom?  Look no further, try Jamboard by Google. In March the MP DOC held our […]

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How to restart safely (updated 3/17)

March 17, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on How to restart safely (updated 3/17)

Many Scout leaders have been working hard to pull together outdoor plans together for their Scouts as their mission is to  ‘put the OUTING back […]

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Webelos to Scout Bridging Process

March 7, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Webelos to Scout Bridging Process

Now is the time to recognize and move your Pack’s fifth grade Arrow of Light WEBELOS Scouts to their new adventures in a Scout Troop. […]

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Update your Be-A-Scout Pin from my.scouting (Updated 03/02/21)

March 4, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Update your Be-A-Scout Pin from my.scouting (Updated 03/02/21)

How to use my.scouting.org Tools Now that all 2021 recharter packets are fully processed and posted by the GGAC Registrar, Units need to go check […]

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How to host a virtual Blue & Gold or Crossover

March 4, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on How to host a virtual Blue & Gold or Crossover

How to host a “virtual” Blue & Gold or Crossover Ceremony during COVID At last week’s Cub Scout Roundtable, we presented some really insightful ideas […]

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Recap 2/11 RT on COVID safe Pinewood Derby

February 16, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Recap 2/11 RT on COVID safe Pinewood Derby

At the Roundtable Meeting on 2/11, we had a GREAT discussion about how to safely host a Pinewood Derby during COVID.  Attached are the slides […]

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Introduction to STEM in Scouts

February 16, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Introduction to STEM in Scouts

What is STEM & Why should I care? Greetings to everyone! We want to share information about the Boy Scouts of America’s Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

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Four Mission Peak Female Eagle Scouts make history as part of Inaugural class

February 10, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Four Mission Peak Female Eagle Scouts make history as part of Inaugural class

Reaching the achievement of an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has always been an accomplishment only limited to boys—but four girls, […]

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Parents of Webelos II – Looking for a Boy Scout Troop?

February 10, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Parents of Webelos II – Looking for a Boy Scout Troop?

How are your Webelos II scouts doing at finding a troop to join? Historically, most Webelos bridge as Arrow of Light Scouts into Scouts BSA […]

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Scouts offer a much needed hand to local Seniors

February 10, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Scouts offer a much needed hand to local Seniors

The COVID-19 pandemic left billions of people isolated in their houses, only going outside when necessary. Going to public areas could expose anyone to the […]

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Eagle project coat drive aims to keep those in need warm this Winter

February 2, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Eagle project coat drive aims to keep those in need warm this Winter

      During COVID-19, homeless shelter numbers have significantly increased due to unemployment and inability to remain outdoors. Coupled with the cool winters of […]

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Roundtable. What is it? News, Networking & More

February 2, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Roundtable. What is it? News, Networking & More

Scout leaders from all the corners of Mission Peak gather once a month to discuss what’s happening in our packs, troops, crews, and posts. Come […]

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None of us is as smart as all of us

January 26, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on None of us is as smart as all of us

For the past few years, I have been listening to a Podcast who’s tag line is “none of us is as smart as all of […]

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CUBS: try the #Local Adventure Challenge

January 20, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on CUBS: try the #Local Adventure Challenge

Cub Leaders: Are you sick of trying to reinvent the same game over and over again with your Cub Scouts who demand new and exciting […]

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January Roundtable Recap – A Scout is Reverent

January 18, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on January Roundtable Recap – A Scout is Reverent

Below are all the files Skip Phair used in his presentation at the January Roundtable Meeting on Religious Emblems/Awards, & Duty to God. Religious Emblems […]

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Eagle Scout Required Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Merit Badge Delayed

January 11, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Eagle Scout Required Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Merit Badge Delayed

The introduction of the proposed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion merit badge is being delayed to allow for the careful consideration and evaluation of feedback received […]

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Provide feedback on Website, Emails, Facebook, & Roundtable

January 4, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Provide feedback on Website, Emails, Facebook, & Roundtable

Please take our survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77WP5GB As we begin 2021, we would like your feedback on how we communicate from the District Volunteer Leaders to you […]

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Congratulations Jeff Airth & Lee Amon on Silver Beaver Award

January 4, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Congratulations Jeff Airth & Lee Amon on Silver Beaver Award

The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931.  The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America.  Recipients of […]

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Request for extension of time to earn Eagle

January 3, 2021 Steve Conn Comments Off on Request for extension of time to earn Eagle

The BSA has a message to young people concerned that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will prevent them from completing Eagle Scout rank requirements before their […]

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Fantastic Dec Roundtable on Scoutbook

December 14, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Fantastic Dec Roundtable on Scoutbook

Very informative talk by Ron Fedele on Scoutbook. Some of the key takeaways are: Scoutbook Help Desk – Ron can troubleshoot common issues like resetting […]

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Cub Helps Save Life

December 14, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Cub Helps Save Life

Austin (Pack 441, Newark, Ca) tells his story about helping to save one of his fellow cub scouts who was choking on a piece of […]

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Need some new ideas for your Cub Den?

December 1, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Need some new ideas for your Cub Den?

Cub Leaders searching for great program ideas? Then you’ve landed at the right page. Our newest post is straight up for the Cub Den Leaders […]

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In-person activities not allowed under new heath rules

December 1, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on In-person activities not allowed under new heath rules

COVID-19 CALIFORNIA REGIONAL STAY HOME ORDER Update December 4, 2020 In accordance with the November 17, 2020 California Regional Stay Home Order (Order), the Golden […]

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Congratulate our District Award of Merit honerees

December 1, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Congratulate our District Award of Merit honerees

Friday 12/4 we held our annual Recognition Ceremony.  This year the event was over Zoom but still included a meal cooked by Charlie Mabie as […]

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Announcing Certificate of Appreciation Recipients

November 29, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Announcing Certificate of Appreciation Recipients

This year we cannot meet face to face over dinner to recognize our Adult Volunteers.  Instead, we are holding a virtual event over Zoom.  Please […]

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Recognize District Plaque Recipients

November 29, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Recognize District Plaque Recipients

This year we cannot meet face to face over dinner to recognize our Adult Volunteers.  Instead, we are holding a virtual event over Zoom.  Please […]

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Not too late to donate CASH

November 16, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Not too late to donate CASH

Mission Peak Scouting For Food Here is a link to the Alameda County Community Food Bank Scouting For Food page:  https://vfd-accfb.org/GroupHome.aspx?ID=7519 Donate funds online directly […]

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5 steps to finding an alternative meeting place

November 2, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on 5 steps to finding an alternative meeting place

If Scout campouts are the pizza toppings — cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms or whatever else you’re craving — then consider meetings the crispy crust and savory […]

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Best Group Chat Options For Scouts BSA Troops

October 13, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Best Group Chat Options For Scouts BSA Troops

There are a bunch of different “group chat” applications.     Slack,  WhatsApp, Discord, Hangouts, and Band are the ones that I am familiar with and […]

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Local Scouter Honored At Community Heroes Recognition Event

October 13, 2020 Steve Conn Comments Off on Local Scouter Honored At Community Heroes Recognition Event

Assemblymember Kansen Chu (D – Milpitas), hosted his 6th Annual Community Hero Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at the San Jose City College […]

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