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Huge Congratulations to our Scout Award Winners! - Recap of Mission Peak Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
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We also awarded the DISTRICT PLAQUE AWARD to Jonathan Leder, Abhijit Saha, Vanjikumaran Sivajothy, Christine Valerie Watnik, Timothy Wong, Melanie Young.
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These individuals have campaigned over the last couple of years to offer the very best for our scouts and we really appreciate what these individuals have done for the future generations of Eagle Scouts.
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A huge thank you to all those that came out and celebrated
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the wonderful Mission Peak District Volunteer Appreciation Dinner! It was a lovely night of laughs, smiles and loud round of applauses for our incredible volunteers. The highlight of the evening was definitely awarding the DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT to Meena Mariwalla and Katherine Brovont!
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These two ladies have given so much to our scouting program here in the Mission Peak training from organizing special events, to putting together special training and always being there to help anyone and everyone that needs here. They have always been an email or a text message away and it was a pleasure to see their big faces of surprise when they were chosen for our big award this year!
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So many other people were awarded that night from DISTRICT CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION for Tim Christman, Sreevathsa Doddabalapur, Ankita Garg, Ankur Garg, Chrys Grace, Rebecca Grant, Mike James, Ameet Kapadia, Sara Karrick-Hewitt, Nishanth Manjunath, Randy Miranda, Vasudeo Nandagiri, Vanessa Oshiro, Naveen Patlola, Marissa Shaw, Mehmood Tily, Bharath Venkatesan, Louisa Wong, Heather Zeng.
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We also had two very special awards to Antoniette Schlobohm and Christine Watnik for their special service awards they received that night as well.
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A huge thank you to the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church for hosting the event and Chef Charlie Mabie and his cooking team for making an amazing Mediterranean cuisine for the evening.
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5/18 - Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge needs your help! Conservation Hours available to Scouts!
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Recently, Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge launched the stewardship weekends, a series of volunteering events occuring monthly at the Refuge. The upcoming volunteering event on this Sunday, May 18, at our Fremont Headquarters, is a great opportunity to show your love to your natural environment, at our beautiful Refuge, home to countless animals and plants and the most inspiring views (IMO) of the Bay. You will also learn a bunch about the flora and fauna! Please share this information freely (thank you!) and register if you are interested at the Eventbrite link below!
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Join us for a fun and fulfilling day of giving back to our natural environment at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Engage in hands-on activities to help maintain and improve the wildlife habitat. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a way to make a positive impact, this in-person event is perfect for all ages and skill levels. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature, contribute to your local national wildlife refuge, and gain the benefits of engaging in physical activity!
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This May stewardship event will focus in enhancing native plant habitats by removing invasive weeds. Come and learn about the importance of native plant communities for wildlife and methods to help them thrive. Be part of the solution as a weed-warrior! Trash pick-up will also be an option for those interested. All supplies will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own gloves. Wear sun protection, sturdy closed-toed shoes, and dress in layers. Bring water!
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For those that are seeking to complete a schedule of conservation hours, I can sign your form at the end of the event,,or provide a verification letter after the event (please let me know).
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6/7 - "Fishing in the City" Cub Scout Event and BSA Volunteer Opportunity!
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Newark Rec has invited local Scouts to come in early before the public to complete their fishing adventure at the annual Fishing in the City event!
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WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 7:45am to 10:30am
WHERE: Lakeshore Park in Newark, California
The Scouts are welcome to arrive between 7:45 AM-8:00 AM. This gives them 30 minutes prior to the public coming after they sign in. This event is intended for kids 5-15. The event runs from 8:30AM - 10:30AM for the public and scouts can also come during this time but will need to check in with everyone else.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! - Since the city of Newark has been so gracious to allow us to come early it would be amazing if we could help them by volunteering. Teens can volunteer by going to this link: https://newarkca.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs#. Continue to Sign up under "Summer 2025" and "Teen Volunteer", then select "Fishing in the City".
Adults can volunteer by emailing 
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STEM Fellowship Opportunity for BSA Scouts this summer!
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The Summit STEM Fellowship is a virtual summer fellowship empowering the next generation of leaders in STEM. Open to rising 9th-12th grade students, the fellowship aims to identify top students around the world and connect them with mentors from Stanford, MIT, Harvard, and other top institutions, to explore different opportunities and career pathways in STEM. The fellowship is 10-15 hours per week, and events take place in the evenings and weekends to accommodate students’ summer schedules. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
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Help Grow Our Pack! Volunteer for Spring Sign-Up Nights!
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Our Spring Cub Scout Sign-Up Nights are underway, and we need your help to welcome new families into Scouting!
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Upcoming Sign-Up Night Schedule:
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- Kennedy Elementary - Tues 5/6, 6:00-8:00pm (Multipurpose Room) - Newark
- Lincoln Elementary - Wed 5/7, 6:00-8:00pm (Multipurpose Room) - Newark
- Birch Grove Intermediate - Tues 5/13, 6:00-8:00pm (Multipurpose Room) - Newark
- Ardenwood Elementary - Tues 5/13, 6:00-8:00pm (Library) -Fremont
- Mission Valley Elementary - Wed 5/21, 6:00-8:00pm (Multi Use Room - 161) - Fremont
- Green Elementary - Thurs 5/22, 6:00-8:00pm (Library) - Fremont
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Birch Grove Primary - Tues 5/27, 6:00-8:00pm (Multipurpose Room)- Newark
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These events are hosted at local schools and promoted through flyers, emails, and announcements to all families at the school.
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Your Role is Simple & Impactful:
• Greet families with a friendly smile!
• Share your experiences and talk about the activities cub scouting offers
• Help get new youth excited and signed up for Cub Scouts.
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Other ways you can support:
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- Reach out to PTAs, school Facebook groups, or staff to help spread the word
- Share flyers or digital graphics with your parent community
- Bring a few pack families to help welcome new members
Even covering one event makes a big difference in growing our Scouting family!
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for all that you do to support Scouting in Mission Peak!
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Come Share your awesome Scout Stories with the Council!
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This year, we want to expand our outreach on social to get more youth into Scouting and get more donations from the community.
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But we need your help. Please tell us a good Scout story.
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If you have a funny, heroic, crazy, run from storm, rained out, helped someone, community service, Eagle project, Scouting for Food or any interesting story, please submit it to us by using the following link - We need your Scout story
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I can't wait to read your stories!
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Keith Lam, GGAC Marketing Chair, FOS Chair
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