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1/22 Prayer Hike - Register Now
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Come join us for our Third Annual Mission Peak Prayer Hike
The Mission Peak Prayer Hike gives us a unique opportunity to visit different houses of worship & gain a greater knowledge of other religions in our community. It is for all Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Venturing Crews, Explorers, Learning for Life, Scout families, and Scout Leaders. This is the perfect opportunity to “compliment your unit’s commitment “To serve God” & “Duty to God”.
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Class A Uniform for all the scouts. Scout family members who are not registered with scouting can wear Casual/ but decent clothes. No shorts or skirts. Bring your unit flag. Some of the worship places require a head covering. Please bring a scarf or handkerchief to cover the head. Bring plenty of water and snacks.
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Register Now, no fee, but we need a headcount for the refreshments.
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- Saturday, January 22nd, 2022, 8 AM- 3 PM
- Start - St. Joseph Catholic Church old Mission San Jose, 43148 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
- The various houses of worship locations are NOT within hiking distance. You will need a car to go between them, please arrange for carpooling.
- We will be having a “Very Special Lunch & Indian Tea” at Sikh Temple.
- Ends at Sikh Temple
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01/28 Indoor Rally for Troops & Crews
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Scouts BSA Troops & Venture Crews come join us for the annual Mission Peak Indoor Rally
- The Indoor Rally will be held Friday 12/28 at Holy Spirit Church Gym, 37588 Fremont Blvd.
- Check-in/registration begins at 6:30 pm.
- See the attached flyer, which contains all the details of the competition. Also, see a flyer on Hand & Foot Bandages as well as Other Bandages.
- Contact Jeff Airth if you have questions, jeffair@hotmail.com
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T154 recognized by Ro Kanna for feeding the hungry
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Alongside Rahut, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless, Troop 154 has been cooking fresh breakfasts every Saturday for the underserved, under the Fremont Feed the Hungry initiative. This service started over a year ago when Troop 154 scout Rithwik Seth contacted Rahut to offer help and engage the troop. Rahut had originally been giving packaged food to some of the homeless and scouts initially helped them distribute these packages. However, the officers of Rahut and Rithwik devised a better alternative that utilized the cooking skills of the scouts from Troop 154.
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The Fremont City government had moved many of the homeless to the Islander Motel to keep them safe due to COVID. So, every Saturday, a few scouts and Rahut members would meet at the Islander motel to cook a fresh breakfast consisting of omelets and pancakes for the homeless in the area. Fresh eggs, milk, and pancake mix are donated each week, and the team members prepare the meals to order. Additional items, like vegetables, cheese, and more, are donated by Rahut members and even the families at Islander Motel. Overall, each person who comes receives a freshly cooked meal.
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When the COVID pandemic hit a new high in December 2020, the troop stopped in-person activities to ensure safety for everyone involved. To accommodate for this, scouts began to make meals at their own homes, following proper safety procedures such as using gloves and masks while cooking. They then delivered these meals to a Rahut officer, who distributed the meals to the homeless. This entire process was done with minimal contact to keep everyone safe. Through this effort, Troop 154 and Rahut were able to ensure that they could help those in need during this extremely trying time.
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Since then, Troop 154 and Rahut have been working weekly to help those in their community. Recently, they were recognized by Ro Kanna and Fremont city government officials for their hard work at a recognition ceremony. The scouts Aditya Kancharappu, Kevin Yan, Rikhil Seth, and Rithwik Seth from Troop 154 were also recognized for their dedication and repeated contributions.
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Communities provide a safe environment for people to grow and develop. The people in a community help each other every day, ensuring that everyone gets what they need. Especially during hard times, giving back to the community and helping those in need is one of the most important things anyone can do, which is why services like Fremont Feed the Hungry are so impactful and meaningful.
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2/26 NorCal College of Commissioner Science - early bird registration through 12/18
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NorCal College of Commissioner Science - premier training event for Adults
- It will be held on Saturday 2/26 8:00 am - 5:00 pm over Zoom.
- This event is targeted at Commissioners, but all registered Adult Leaders and Parents are welcome to attend.
- There is a rich catalog of classes that will be taught by experienced Scouters. Go here to learn more and view the course catalog, and register.
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1/29 - Leader Education and Discovery (LEAD) for Adults and Youth - Register Now
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Leader Education and Discovery (L.E.A.D.)
LEAD is the Council Event that has replaced the University of Scouting (UOS) that was conducted in previous years. It has been expanded to include both adults and youth. There are programs for Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Venturing, Outdoor Education, and Continuing Education. There is something for everyone. There are over 110 courses with titles, course descriptions, and instructors listed. We are excited to offer this in-person event at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on January 29, 2022.
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Registration is now open! Scroll to the bottom of the registration page to see the Class Schedule & Course Catalog. Classes are being held over 6 periods in the day. Some classes are offered multiple times, others are only offered during a single period.
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New to Scouting? We have classes for you!
- Merit badge counselor training
- Position-specific training and Den leader training
- Cub Scouting 101, Scouts BSA 101, Gear 101
- Den Leader courses
- Scoutbook, how to
- Den Chief training
Are you an experienced Scouter?
Want to learn some new skills, learn how to work with your youth more efficiently, learn how to increase the FUN in Scouting? We have classes for you as well.
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- STEM for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers
- Where to go Camping, Hiking, or Backpacking in Northern California or beyond
- Religious Emblem programs
- High adventure camps, National Jamborees, and World Jamborees
- Cooking – Dutch oven, portable meals, and alternative cooking methods
- Pinewood derbies, Campfires, and Team Building games
- Basics – Boards of reviews, unit finance, and retention
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1/13 Roundtable - STEM in Scouting
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Are there any STEM-focused activities within BSA?
- It is well known that fostering a vital STEM education is our best opportunity to boost the spirit of innovation and ensure our youth and this country continues on a prosperous and secure journey.
- To learn more about this, come out to our January meeting to learn about how to promote STEM through the Nova award program and the SuperNova Award program.
- Vanji Sivajothy will share his experience on the Nova program as well as what your unit can do to get more involved in this important part of our future.
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