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Is your Youth Protection Training up to date? Time to check!
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Have you double-checked to see if your Online Youth Protection training is up-to-date? To remain registered and avoid being suspended, please make sure to complete the required training before your expiration date.
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A few important reminders regarding the new SYT system:
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- If you have never taken the full 90-minute SYT course, you must complete the full course first before taking the 20-minute refresher.
- If your SYT has been expired for 7 days or more, you will need to retake the full 90-minute course.
- If you previously completed the older YPT course, you must still complete the new 90-minute SYT course. Taking only the refresher will not give you credit.
- If you take the refresher course first without previously completing the full SYT course, it will not count toward your training requirement.
- If you score below 80% on the refresher quiz on your first attempt, the system will direct you back to the full course.
The courses are available in both English and Spanish through https://my.scouting.org/. Please login to your account and click on the safeguarding youth logo to take the training.
More information available here: https://www.scouting.org/training/safeguarding-youth/
Staying current on SYT is required for all registered adult volunteers and helps us continue providing a safe environment for all youth in Scouting.
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5/30 - Cub Scout Rangemaster Training is available!
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We’re excited to offer an upcoming Cub Scout Rangemaster Training for those interested in helping run BB gun, slingshot, and archery ranges at Council and District events.
Shooting sports are often a highlight of a Cub Scout’s experience, and helping Scouts learn these skills in a safe, supportive environment can be incredibly rewarding. We hope you’ll consider getting trained and joining us!
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Archery Rangemaster Class
Camp Herms
Saturday 05-30-2026
9:00 AM PT to 12:00 PM PT
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- Required for anyone volunteering as a Cub Scout BB Gun/Slingshot or Archery Rangemaster
- Certification is valid for two years
- Participants are asked to assist with two District or Council events during that time (such as Day Camps, Camporees, Webelorees, AOL-o-Rees, or other Cub Scout shooting sports activities)
- No prior experience needed
Requirements to Participate:
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- Must be a registered Scouts BSA adult volunteer
- Must have completed Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- The Cub Scout Archery Rangemaster certification allows you to run archery activities at the district/council level for Cub Scouts (Lions through AOL), but not at the troop or crew level. A USA Archery Level 1 certification is required for those events.
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The Cub Scout BB Rangemaster certification does allow you to run BB gun and slingshot activities at the Scouts BSA troop/crew level.
We’d love to have more trained volunteers to help deliver safe and fun shooting sports programs for our Scouts.
Questions: Please email Paul Lannu at plannus@yahoo.com
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The Passing of Bill Bain, a Great Scout Leader in our Community
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It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of one of the most dedicated Scouters in Bay Area history.
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Bill Bain passed away at home on April 26, 2026, after a short battle with melanoma that had spread throughout his body. He was born May 16, 1948, in Yuba City, California, the first son of George William and Anne Bain, and was raised in nearby Nicolaus. His parents and his only brother, Charles, preceded him in death.
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Bill’s youth was rooted in the rhythms of farm life. He was active in 4-H and FFA, played iron man football, was the Yearbook Editor his senior year, and worked long days on the farm — working the land, mowing hay, picking walnuts, and fixing equipment — developing the practical, hands-on competence that would mark the rest of his life. As a young man, he served a mission to Bolivia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an experience that shaped his faith and gave him a lasting love of Latin America and its people.
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Bill put himself through college and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in Nutrition Science. After graduation, he became a licensed general contractor, and his life pivoted to a dynamic career in construction management. His love of Cal never left him — he was a long-time season ticket holder, faithfully supporting Golden Bears football through the highs and (more often) the lows.
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In July 1977, Bill married Louise Hanks. Together, they raised four children: Eric (Jenny Hoffman), Melissa (Jake Spurlock), Cecilie (Scott Lee), and Laura. Family was the heart of everything he did. To ensure he was with his family, he volunteered as Scoutmaster, supported high school sports, led skills courses at Girls Camp, and spearheaded youth trips to Tijuana, Mexico, to build homes for families who had little.
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Bill gave decades of service to his church and community. He served as bishop in several wards and earned the Silver Beaver Award — one of Scouting’s highest adult honors — for his work empowering young people. After retiring, he and Louise served a humanitarian mission together in the Mexico Area, drawing on everything he loved: his faith, his hands, and his deep desire to lift others. Upon returning to the USA, Bill continued lifting others, finding great fulfillment in working with the unhoused residents of Fremont.
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Bill loved the outdoors and traveled widely with Louise. In retirement, he poured himself into the people who needed him most: his children and grandchildren, who were his great delight. He could often be found riding his bike along the streets and trails of Fremont, on the sidelines cheering on his grandkids during their sports games, in school auditoriums during theater and choral performances, out in the desert or mountains kicking up dust on the trail with grandkids, or in the homes of his children, engaged in projects.
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He leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and generous love.
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Services will be held on May 15 in Fremont. For details, please visit billbain.org. Bill spent years of his career and most of his retirement working on solutions to the housing crisis. Instead of flowers, he would be honored by a donation to Abode, an organization he worked with closely, or by your engagement with programs like these serving the unhoused in our community.
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8/28 - Sporting Clays for Scouting Fundraiser!
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Sporting Clays for Scouting!
Grab your gear and aim for a day full of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition - all in support of local Scouting! Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just here for the BBQ, this action-packed event has something for everyone.
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After the shoot, stick around for a BBQ lunch, cold beer, raffle prizes, and our live auction, followed by awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, plus Top Shooter.
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Sponsorship opportunities and what’s included are listed below, along with all the details on games, raffles, and even more ways to win and support Scouting.
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For any questions, please reach out to 
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7/4 - You are invited to be in the 4th of July Parade in Fremont!
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Parade Theme: Celebrating America's 250!
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Fremont 4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 am
Midtown - Fremont, California
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Come show off your Scouts and your patriotic spirit!!
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Parade in honor of America’s 250th birthday at the City of Fremont’s Annual 4th of July parade. Every year Mission Peak District is given the honor of participating in the 4th of July parade. Without you and your Scouts, there is no District…so the District wants to see you showcase your Packs and Troops at the parade.
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If your Pack or Troop would like to be featured in the parade on July 4, please reach out to Meena Mariwalla ( ) for more information.
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