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POSTPONED: Fall Camporee to November 8-10 - Please RSVP ASAP!
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The Mission Peak Fall Camporee Adult staff learned late Thursday evening, September 19, 2024, that Mines Road will be closed for construction beyond Mile Marker 6.5, from September 30 to October 19, 2024. Unfortunately, this means there will be no access from Livermore to Rancho Los Mochos for camporee weekend, October 4-6.
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The only viable alternative we have found available is at Rancho Los Mochos over Veterans’ Day weekend November 8-10, 2024. At this time, we remain committed to the success of our Fall Camporee.
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We know this is the scheduled weekend for units to dispense door hangers for Scouting For Food. However, we have been assured the door hangers will be available for pick up at the October Round Table on October 10th, and they can be distributed any time before the scheduled pickup of food donations on November 16th, should units wish to attend Fall Camporee on its new date.
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We are consulting with the professional Council staff about the best way to reschedule this event and re-process, adjust, or refund registrations.
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If your Troop is interested in participating in Camporee on the new dates let us know by Saturday, September 28, 2024. Either complete the form below or email Brian Putt ( ) If sufficient troops are not available to attend, we will probably cancel the Camporee.
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If you have any questions, please contact Tom Sims ( ) or Brian Putt ( ).
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Opportunity for Troops to present themselves to Arrow of Light Cub Scouts
Troop Showcase - October 12
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NOTE: Access from the frontage road which is accessible from Mission View Drive or from Condon Street. Check a map! Not directly accessible from Fremont Blvd.
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Troop Set-up starts at 9 AM on October 12. Webelos and parents are welcomed to visit from 10 AM until noon.
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The Troop Showcase will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 10 AM until Noon.
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- Troops may begin arriving at 9:00 AM to set up.
- Webelos, parents, and leaders are invited to visit from 10 AM until Noon.
- Troops will have to bring tables, displays, and anything else that they might need for the event and will have to sweep their area to make sure it is 100% clean before leaving.
- We ask that all troops check in at the registration desk during setup.
For more information contact 
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This is 100% separate from the October District Roundtable. The Troop Showcase is one of the very best places for Arrow of Lights to start their quest for their ideal Troop. Typically, over 80% of the Troops are present at the Troop Showcase with a similar percentage of the Arrow of Light Dens participating in the event. Please pass the word to Troops and to Arrow of Lights, their Den Leaders, and their parents.
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Updated information for each troop will be posted on the website. This is a resource for Arrow of Light Cub Scouts and their parents in their quest to bridge into Scouts BSA.
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If you have questions, please contact Henry Allen, Assistant Chair for Membership - Webelos to Scout Retention, 
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10/12 & 13 - Leave No Trace Instructor Course - Space still available!
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There is still space in the Fall Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor course (for Scouters age 18 and up) and in the Leave No Trace Skills course (for Scouts age 14 and up).
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NOTE: we had to move the course to Camp Herms. Our Fall courses are still October 12-13, 2024 but will be held in the lower field (Redwood Campsite) at Camp Herms (not Rancho Los Mochos as previously announced).
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Check-in is 7:30 am Saturday, October 12 at Redwood Grove (lower field), Camp Herms (1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA) The course will run from 8:00 a.m. Saturday, through 1 pm Sunday, October 13, 2024. By arrangement, participants may arrive Friday evening and camp the extra night.
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The “early bird” price is $40 (through Friday, September 27) and $45.00 thereafter with a maximum of 20 participants. Registration is available at https://www.scoutingevent.com/023-LNTTFall2024. Participants will receive further details by email when they register.
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10/26 - Join Us for the Pumpkin Patch Event at Ardenwood Farm!
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We are excited to announce that the Mission Peak District, in collaboration with Dig Deep Farms, will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event at Ardenwood Farm on October 26th, from 2 PM to 4 PM. This event is open to all Cub Scouts, Scouts, and their families, so mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun and adventure!
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This will be a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy the fall season with a variety of activities, including:
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Main Activities at the Pumpkin Patch:
- Hay Pyramid: Climb to new heights and explore the fun-filled haystack!
- Photo Ops: Capture memorable moments with family and friends.
- Crafts Booth: Get creative with hands-on activities.
- Bookmark Making: Design your own personalized bookmarks to take home.
- Pinwheel Making: Build colorful pinwheels and watch them spin in the wind.
- Pumpkin Decorating (with paper cutouts): Let your imagination soar as you decorate pumpkins with unique designs.
This event promises to be a fantastic day for all families to come together and enjoy the outdoors. We look forward to seeing you there, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: Ardenwood Farm - 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
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10/27 - 5k/10k Walkathon with the Arunay Foundation
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Please join us for this great fundraiser for this great organization at the end of October. To register for the event, please click on https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Fremont/ArunayFoundationWalkathon5K10K
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POSTPONED: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to Spring 2025
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EDIT: The Dinner has been postponed to Spring 2025 due to conflicting schedule with Scouting for Food and Diwali celebration around the same time. Please spend the next couple of weeks NOMINATING the right people for this position!
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It is that time of year again! Let's send out huge shout-outs to our top volunteers in the Mission Peak District area! Do you have a parent that is ridiculously awesome? A den leader who is just the cream of the crop? Do you have a Cubmaster who makes all the kids feel special? If so, please click on the link below and nominate them for the Mission Peak District Recognition!
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It takes LITERALLY less than 3 minutes to nominate them and it is the perfect way to make them feel special! Click on the following link for the nomination paperwork. The award ceremony is tentatively schedule for the second Saturday of November.
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Please forward this to everyone in your unit so that everyone has a fair chance to throw in their nominations!
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The Famous Bronze Burro Award is being awarded to one our own Mission Peak District Volunteers!
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The Quiet Legacy: Inside the Bronze Burro Award
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Most of you are familiar with the esteemed Silver Beaver, Antelope, and Buffalo awards, and some may have even heard of the elusive Bronze Wolf presented by the World Scout Committee. But there’s another, lesser-known recognition: the Bronze Burro. Though it doesn’t appear in official Scouting publications, the Bronze Burro has a deep-rooted local history dating back to at least 1959. It celebrates individuals with a remarkable dedication that embodies the award’s unique legacy.
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The Bronze Burro Award, introduced by volunteer Gerhard Schwaegerle and Scouting Professional Jasper Steele, pays tribute to the burros once cared for on council properties. Traditionally awarded at the Twin Valley District’s Volunteer Recognition Dinner, this award honors those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to Rancho Los Mochos (RLM), an integral part of our Legacy Councils for more than a half-century. Historically, the RLM Ranger selects the awardees; previous recipients include past Rangers and volunteers who have made wide-ranging contributions to the camp, including restoration projects, historical trail mapping, and infrastructure improvements.
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In 2024, Brian Putt was awarded the Bronze Burro for his significant contributions to major projects, his leadership on the camp's property committee, and his pivotal involvement in the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program at Rancho Los Mochos.
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Thank you for everything you do, Brian Putt!
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