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Scouts Are Getting Out & These Success Stories From Packs 199 & 176 Prove It!
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Here are a few of the recent success stories from Mission Peak units over the last week:
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Pack 199, Warm Springs Rotary
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This high-performing pack held their first in-person event as a Sign-Up/ Information Night at Hooper Park in Fremont this last Thursday night. Swami Ramesh, Pack 199 Cubmaster, knows exactly what he's doing and was willing to share a few of his recruiting secrets with everyone.
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It all started with sharing the news with all current Pack families that there would be a signup event held at the local park. Then the word got out in Peach Jar with an electronic flier at Warm Springs Elementary. They also put out a few bright yellow JOIN SCOUTING signs, set up tables with applications and showed off pinewood derby cars and other scouting items and it worked...they had 53 new families attend and 39 of those filled out apps and have ultimately joined the fun of Scouts! Such incredible results!
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I'm not sure what made this event such a huge hit. Maybe it was the rocket blast, the energy of the pack volunteers and interested families or the freedom of getting out and having fun in the park. Or maybe all of these things. No matter what, the Pack 199 Scouts and their leaders proved that Scouting is Back & Stronger than ever! Awesome job, Pack 199!!!
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Pack 176, Centerville Presbyterian Church
Our next story was shared with me over the weekend and is about my favorite snack: delicious Scout popcorn. Neil Ogimachi, Pack 176 Popcorn Kernel had his Scouts out in full force this last weekend for the Pack's first Show & Sell. The location: Dale Hardware. Number of Scouts selling: 8. Amount of Popcorn Sold: $3,951. The look on a customer's face when you tell them you just sold out of their favorite flavor...priceless.
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Neil had 8 Scouts, selling in 2-3 hours shifts over the weekend (Sat/Sun) while using a combination of selling tools to achieve these incredible numbers. They started by hanging the professional-looking Trails End sales banner to attract the customer, then put 3 cute, little Cub Scouts in uniform and taught them the sales pitch.
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Once hooked, the customer sales were closed by using those convenient Square Card readers to speed up the sale and keep things touch-free. The only problem...it appears that Cub Scouts are not so good at forecasting sales...they ran short on one of Trails End's most popular flavors...Kettle Corn. Unit Kernels beware...don't let this happen to you and your Scouts. Stock up on plenty of Kettle Corn before you venture out (at least that's the advice that Neil Ogimachi offers).
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Want to share your story? please email your request to mcharle@bsamail.org and put SUCCESS STORY in the subject line of your email.
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GGAC Overnight Weekend Camping Opportunities
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Hello Parents and Cub Scouts,
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Camping may be drawing to a close but it’s not over yet! We have some magical events planned to close out the season. Tumultuous as this past year has been, we want you to know that it’s OK to have this much FUN! Go ahead, treat yourself and your young scouts.
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Mom & Cub Camp
September 24-26, 2021 @ Camp Royaneh
Moms and their Cub (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos)
Located in the beautiful coastal redwoods of Camp Royaneh. The staff will guide you through a weekend of fun and adventure especially designed to reinforce that mother-child bond. A great escape for Cub Scouts and their moms (or another adult female partner like grandmothers, aunts, etc.).
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Tiger Cub Safari
October 2-3, 2021 @ Wente Scout Reservation
Tiger Cubs from April 2020 to April 2021 and their Partners (new Tigers will have their very own event in 2022)
Come to Wente Scout Reservation and catch up on all the Tiger Cub Camping you missed due to COVID
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Cub Camping Connection
October 23-24, 2021 @ Rancho Los Mochos
All new scouts and their Adult Buddy
New? This is the overnight campout for you! Bring along your family for a special introduction to Cub Scout Camping.
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Webelo-Ree
October 30-31, 2021 @ Camp Herms
All Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts
Come meet and learn new skills with other Webelos in our Council.
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9/28: Internet Rechartering 2.0-Join Our Zoom For A Sneak Peek!
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A new version of Internet Rechartering is under development and will be available to unit
leaders and commissioners for use by units with charter renewal dates on/after December 31,
2021.
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Some of its key characteristics:
o Coming this Fall
o Simpler and easier to use
o Accessible through Internet Advancement (advancements.scouting.org)
o Same login as for Scoutbook
o No access codes necessary
o Single screen for all data review and validation
o Uploads of new applications, YPT, or CBC forms easy to manage
o Will be used for ALL units, including Exploring Posts and Clubs
o Easy electronic approval by COR or designee
o Convenient payment online or at Scout Service Center
o Training coming in early September for council registrars and all volunteers, including
commissioners
o Commissioner Dashboard will be available to monitor unit progress
Check out available resources:
o Sneak Peek Video
o Full Preview Video
o Frequently Asked Questions with Answers
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Click here to join us for an information walkthrough on Tueday, September 28th @ 6pm PST:
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