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3/10 Roundtable - Summer Camping Opportunities & NYLT
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In March we will have two exciting speakers:
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- The NYLT Staff will explain why every senior Scouts BSA member should attend this challenging week of training on how to become a good leader.
- Come hear all the exciting camping opportunities GGAC provides for our Cubs and Scouts BSA this summer! Melissa Yarns, the GGAC Camping & Program Executive, will be our guest speaker and happy to answer questions concerning the exciting experience we have for our scouts.
Online only (no in-person) Zoom, see info below:
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- Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrc--upzsrE9I2eFgPzKlYyLpTsv58LWg-
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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AB506 - Mandated Reporter Training
Get Your Fingerprints Now
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Please help protect our youth by completing these new procedures put into law on January 1st by the state of California
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- ALL registered adults in Mission Peak must take the online training class and pay to be fingerprinted.
- You only need to take the online training once. You may share your certificate between the various youth-facing organizations you serve.
- You may NOT share fingerprints between organizations. You must pay for and be fingerprinted for EACH youth-facing organization you serve.
We have arranged with Live Scan Identity to set up a mobile live scan fingerprint station at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Saturday afternoon during the Outdoor Rally from 1:00-4:45.
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GGAC Maintains a webpage on AB506 and updates the FAQ's often. Use this online resource to help you with questions and issues you may have.
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3/17 OA In-Person Meeting - RSVP Now
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Attention Ohlone Village Arrowmen
- Join us for the first in-person Village meeting in 2 years!!! Come join us for Food and Fellowship. The village will be providing pizza.
- We will be meeting in Room 34 at Washington High School on March 17th.
- Please fill out this google form https://forms.gle/xAHC8rzdyarYaLXb8 to let us know you plan on coming so we can plan on how much pizza we need.
- Also plan on bringing something to share with everyone, drinks, snacks, etc.
- Check your email or the Ohlone Discord Channel for more information and a map of the school.
Dates for future meetings: 4/28 and 5/19.
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If you have any questions you can contact:
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- Khang Doan (Village Chief -Youth) at OhloneChief@yerbabuena.ggacbsa.org
- Mark Clevenger (Village Adviser) at OhloneAdviser@yerbabuena.ggacbsa.org
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3/18 & 4/15 Training for Citizenship in Society MB Counselors -
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The new merit badge encourages Scouts to explore important topics around diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership and learn why these qualities are important in society and in Scouting. If you are interested in becoming a Merit Badge Counselor you must attend special training. Click here for a detailed presentation on how GGAC is implementing this new MB.
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3/19 Outdoor Rally @ Irvington Park
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Outdoor Rally
Saturday, March 19, 2022, 2:30 – 5:00
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Irvington Park, 41825 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 (Across from Irvington High School)
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Open to all Scouts BSA Troops and Venture Crews in Mission Peak District. The Indoor Rally is a historic, original fun team-building event, designed for the off-season. This year will be a MODIFIED Outdoor Event: the OUTDOOR version. Skills include first aid, knot-tying, compass, and more. Families, parents, friends, Scouting Alumni, and especially Webelos and Cub Scouts are all invited to attend. There will be a special event just for Webelos and Cub Scouts – an excellent opportunity for Webelos Scouts to see Troops in action!
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- 2:30 pm - Check-in and registration
- 3:00 pm - Grand Entry of troops
- 4:30 pm - Awards
- Fees: FREE!
- Bring:
- Equipment for all 6 events (See instructions)
- Troop and American flags
- Observers – bring your camp chairs
- Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ribbons plus Spirit Award
- Registration - Register at the Park at 2:30 pm
- Contact - Jeff Airth at jeffair@hotmail.com for any questions
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3/31 Life to Eagle Discussion for Parents & Leaders
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Discussion led by Merl Nygren the GGAC Advancement Chair, about how parents and unit leaders can mentor Life Scouts on their journey to Eagle Scout.
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- Meeting ID: 894 7916 2302
- Passcode: 196982
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- Meeting ID: 894 7916 2302
- Passcode: 196982
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Help needed for Webelos Woods May 20-22 @ RLM
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We are looking for troops or unit volunteers to help organize the Webelos Woods outing on May 20-22 at Rancho Los Mochos. We do not have a planning committee yet, so if a troop or two is looking for a great recruiting opportunity, please reach out and we can coordinate logistics. If you would like to help, please contact Steve Rodriggs at steve.rodriggs@lmco.com
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