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1/13 Roundtable - STEM in Scouting - Zoom Only
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What relationship does BSA have with STEM? Are there any STEM-focused activities within BSA? Fostering a vital STEM education is our country’s best opportunity to boost the spirit of innovation and ensure our youth continues on a prosperous and secure journey. To learn more about this, come out to our January Round Table 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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In January, we will NOT meet in person. This will be a Zoom ONLY meeting.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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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 - Sikh Temple, 300 Gurdwara Rd, Fremont, CA 94536
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Robert (Bob) Baker Gone Home
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Robert (Bob) Allan Baker passed away on December 22, 2021, at home in Fremont with his wife, Marilyn, and daughters, Lee Ann Dreffs and Karen Courtney by his side. He was born on October 15, 1933, in Los Angeles, to Eileen (nee Jacobson) Baker and Nicholas Baker, and was one of three siblings.
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Bob was very social and service was important to him. He was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth on February 2, 2002. Touch of Gold Award was presented to him on May 10, 2008, for his outstanding service and leadership in scouting for youth with special needs and disabilities. He was Scout Master of the blind troop in Fremont. This was only one of four troops that Bob was the scoutmaster or assistant scoutmaster. He moved to the units that needed the most help. During his service in Cub Scouting, he earned the Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader and Cubmaster training awards. Bob also served as an Assistant Cubmaster. Known for his historic black powder weapons and mountain man skills, he served as Range Master at Wente Scout Reservation as the man to see for merit badges. He was there at Klondike Derby to serve hot chocolate and coffee. At Rancho Los Mochos he was the Camp Master for several years. Last and not least he was a member of the Mission Peak Scout Leader Round Table Staff.
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As an interesting footnote, as President of the “Magnificent Mustache Club” he cultivated what is the largest mustache in Mission Peak since the days of another BB – Bob Buckley.
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Bob was a proud member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and received the Elk of the Month and Elk of the Year awards. He also enjoyed bartending at the lodge. He volunteered at Kaiser Permanente in Fremont after retiring from Leslie Salt after 35 years of employment.
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He joined the Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Parks Air Force Base. He was awarded National Defense and Good Conduct medals and honorably discharged in 1956. He met his wife, Marilyn Anne Hendricks at a USO dance while he was serving in the Air Force, and they were married at All Saints Church in Hayward on August 4, 1957. Bob was an avid bowler, loved to dance, go deer hunting and camping, and sang in the choir at Holy Spirit Church for many years.
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Bob joins his son Robert Allan, Jr., and his great-granddaughter Cassidy in heaven, and is survived by his wife, Marilyn, his daughter Lee Ann Dreffs, her husband, David Dreffs, his daughter Nancy Baker, his daughter Karen Courtney, her husband Travis Courtney, his son Jeffrey Baker, his grandchildren Sarah, Emily, Nicholas, James, Jayme, Juliet, Justin, London, Landon, and his great-grandchildren Cody and Henry.
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There was a Rosary for Bob at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, and a Catholic Mass at 12:30 pm on December 29, 2021, at Holy Spirit Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Burial at 2:30 pm at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward. Celebration of Bob’s life followed the burial at 4:00 pm at the Fremont Elks Lodge, 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont.
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Cub Scout Camping - Register Now
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GGAC hosts a wide range of Cub Scout camping events including Mom & Cub Camp, Tiger Cub Safari, Wolf & Bear Adventure Camp, and Webelo-Ree.
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Registration for 2022 Overnight Weekend camps is now open!
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01/28 Indoor Rally at Holy Spirit 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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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).
- It has been expanded to include both adults and youth.
- There are classes for Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, Venturing, Outdoor Education, and Continuing Education.
- We are excited to offer this in-person event at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on January 29, 2022.
Register Now
- 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.
- Email: Course Director Courtney Mizutani if you have questions.
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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2/26 NorCal College of Commissioner Science
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The NorCal College of Commissioner Science is a 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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