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Links to some upcoming events!
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You are invited to the 2024 National Scouts BSA Fall Membership Kickoff!
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Recruiting new youth into scouting is vital for the growth and sustainability of our programs. It brings fresh energy, diverse perspectives, and helps us continue our mission of developing future leaders. Join us to learn more about effective recruitment strategies and how we can all contribute to the success of our units and the scouting movement as a whole.
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We look forward to seeing you there!
2024 National Scouts BSA Fall Membership Kickoff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
8pm Eastern / 7pm Central / 6pm Mountain / 5pm Pacific
45 Minute - Zoom Webinar
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Need your ideas for a vegetarian menu for troop outings
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Jay Johnson, the Scoutmaster for Troop 2942 (copied here), has noticed that his troop now has many more vegetarian scouts. He's looking for some advice on creating a tasty and nutritious vegetarian menu for their outings, with recipes that the scouts can easily cook themselves.
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We thought it would be a wonderful idea to put together a Scouting vegetarian cookbook that everyone can use! If you have any favorite vegetarian recipes or tips that have worked well for your troop, please share them with 
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Your input would be incredibly valuable in helping us create a resource that all our scouts can enjoy. Thank you so much for your help and support with this project!
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Looking forward to all your delicious ideas, let's Create a Vegetarian Cookbook for Our Scouts!
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Fall Camporee Registration is officially open!
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Registration closes on Sept 15 (about 2 weeks) to give us time to assign camp sites and arrange archery and rife schedules. We will be sending a notice of a Scout Master meeting to go over the details of the camporee on Sept 15. Some changes in events but otherwise similar to prior camporees. If you have any immediate questions please contact Brian Putt ( ) or post a question on the Troop Slack Channel
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Mission Peak District Calendar 2024-2025 - Upcoming Activities in our District!
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Our Mission Peak District Committee is always working hard to plan new events in the area and we want to get this information to you as soon as possible to help you add it to your unit's calendar. Please see the information below and make sure the rest of your leaders in your unit know about it!
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9/12/2024
MPD Spotlight on Scouting Roundtable 7pm-8:30pm Washington High School
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10/04/24-10/26/24
Fall Camporee 6pm (Friday) to 12pm (Sunday) Rancho Los Mochos
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10/12/2024
Troop Showcase 10:00am - 12:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Baseball Field
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10/20/2024
Cub Scout Position Specific Training 1:00pm - 4:00pm Niles Veteran’s Memorial Hall
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11/2/2024
MPD Volunteer Recognition Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church
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11/9/2024
Scouting for Food (Hangar Distribution) 8:00am - 12:00pm Areas assigned to Units
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11/16/2024
Scouting for Food (Food Collection) 8:30am - 4:00pm Areas assigned to Units
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1/11/2025
Winter Camp Awareness TBA Council
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01/??/25
Heroes in the Community TBD TBD
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1/18/2025
MPD Houses of Worship Reverence Walk (formerly “Prayer Hike”) 8:30am-3:30pm Houses of Worship
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1/25/2025
BSA Scout Leather Workshop TBA Tandy Leather in Milpitas
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1/31/2025
MPD Indoor Rally 6:30pm to 9:30pm Holy Spirit Church
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2/1/2025
Cub Scout Leatherwork Workshop TBA Tandy Leather in Milpitas
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2/15/2025
MPD Merit Badge Extravaganza 8:00am to 4:00pm Washington High School (?)
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3/1/2025
Mission Peak Yo-Yo Day TBD TBD
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03/07/25 to 03/09/25
MPD Spring Camporee 6:00pm (Friday) to 12:00pm (Sunday) Rancho Los Mochos
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4/26/2025
MPD SMPST 8:30am - 5:30pm TBD Tentative
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4/27/2025
MPD IOLS (Session 1 of 2) 9:30am - 5:30pm TBD Tentative
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04/??/25 BALOO (Tentative) TBD
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05/16/25 - 05/18/25
MPD - IOLS/ACORN 6:00pm (Friday) to 12:00pm (Sunday) Rancho Los Mochos (Deadwood only)
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05/30/25-6/01/2025
MPD Target & Range Sports Weekend 6:00pm (Friday) to 12:00 pm (Sunday) Rancho Los Mochos (Blue Oak)
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06/02/25 - 06/06/25
MPD Cub Scout Day Camp 8:30am to 3:30pm Ardenwood Farm
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Short-term Camp Administrator NCS Registration for Fall Courses Now Open
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Reminder: Short-term Camp Administrator NCS Registration for Fall Courses Now Open
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Short-Term Camp Administrator National Camping School online courses are facilitated through the National Service Center. This training consists of several modules designed to prepare participants to manage short-term camps, from planning and program development to staff recruitment to assessment. Upon registration, participants will receive a link to log into the Zoom classroom.
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FIRST TIME CERTIFICATION COURSES ($75):
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This training is for individuals who have not previously been certified as Short-term Camp Administrators or those whose training has expired beyond 60 days. Training will last about 8.5 hours with interactions and discussions designed to help meet the needs of participants while conveying strategies to serve in this role. Course materials will be made available electronically.
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- August 17, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
- September 17 & 19, September 24 & 26, 2024 – 7 PM Central Time
- (Must attend all four sessions to be certified, approx. 2 hours each night)
- October 19, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
- November 16, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
- December 14, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
RECERTIFICATION COURSES ($65):
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Individuals who have previously completed Short-Term Camp Administrator training may be eligible for recertification. Your short-term camp administrator training cannot be expired for over 60 days at the start of the course. Please refer to the certification card you were issued to determine when your training expires or email  for confirmation. Short-term Camp Administrator recertification training is approximately 4 hours.
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- August 17, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
- September 17 & 19 – 7 PM Central Time
- (Must attend both sessions to be certified, approx. 2 hours each night)
- October 19, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
- November 16, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
- December 14, 2024 – 9 AM Central Time
Ready to register? Click the link below to be redirected to the online registration portal. Questions? Please contact Bruce Hassy ( ).
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10/20 - Youth BSA Scouts Volunteers needed at Cub Scout Training event
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We are looking for youth staff to help run a great program for Cub Scout age kids on October 20! While parents are attending a training, let's make their lives a little easier and offer their kids a great set of scouting activities. Reach out to course director Jonathan Leder @  . CC your parent or another responsible adult.
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The training will run on Sunday, October 20 from 1:00 - 5:00pm and lesson plans are already being developed. If you enjoy working with young children, we'd love your help.
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New Website for AB-506 Training!
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Important update: We have a new website for taking the AB-506 training: https://mandatedreportertraining.com/bsa/ Once adults complete the training, the certificate will be automatically recorded—no need to upload it elsewhere.
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Additionally, adults who completed their AB-506 training for the last recharter do not need to retake it. This also applies to new adults taking the training now—once and done!
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If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to Fernanda at  or 925-674-6120
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Mission Peak District Target & Range Sport weekend has been postponed - Spring 2025
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mission Peak District Target & Range Sport weekend has been postponed until Spring 2025. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm for this event and please stay tuned for more information later this Fall.
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9/14 - VIP Scout Pokemon Meet-up at 88 Cardhouse in Newark!
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Back by popular demand, we will be having another Pokemon Meet-up for the Fall. Come have your scout join us at this great little card shop in Newark and show off their collection. This is also an opportunity for your scouts to play the Pokemon game against other scouts.
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Don't have a collection yet? 88 Cardhouse can get your scout started on this exciting new world of collectables and card games. No need to RSVP, just mark your calendar and come join us to this FREE event!
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9/15 - Volunteers, especially Woodworking Helpers, needed at the Historic Shinn House in Fremont!
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There is a request for help needed at the Mid Autumn Festival on September 15, 2024. This is a fabulous event that is being put together for the community and there are several areas where help is needed such as:
— Set up tables and chairs in the morning
— Help kids build at the “Little House” wood workshop area
— Move the tables and chairs back into the shed.
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The activities don’t overlap, so one group of scouts could do all. Or three groups could come at different times of the day. For more information or if your unit is interested in signing up, please email Janet Barton at  or check out https://www.historicshinnhouse.org/
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Come join our Mission Peak Slack Channel !
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If you haven’t already, please join us on the Mission Peak Slack Channel: Slack Invite Link
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It’s the easiest way to stay in touch and keep updated on all important matters related to Mission Peak Scouting. We have dedicated channels for announcements, packs, troops, and even a #gear-and-uniform-exchange channel. Don’t miss out on any location or date changes! Invite all members of your troop to join.
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Looking forward to connecting with you there!
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