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2/17 - Mission Peak Yo-Yo Day HAS BEEN POSTPONED due to FORECASTED RAIN!!!!
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**** UPDATE AS OF FEBRUARY 14th ****
We will be postponing the Yo-Yo Day due to the rain and wind that are forecasted this weekend.
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Yo-Yos + Windy Rain = NO GOOD!!!
Keep your eyes open for any updates on the new date and time for this event.
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San Francisco Spindox Professional Yo-Yo Club, Duncan Yo-Yos and the Mission Peak Cub Scout District invite ALL BSA scouts that are interested in learning some awesome new tricks and work on their Yo-Yo Adventure Badge!
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Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 1pm-4pm
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(Located behind the right side of Aqua Adventure Water Park,
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40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy in Fremont)
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There are pre-purchase $25 Yo-Yo kit available but you need to order them via the link before the event so we can have it ready to go for your scout.
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Friends of Scouts are scheduling Presentations with your Unit soon!
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Our goal for the 2024 Friends of Scouting program is to ensure every scout and their family has the opportunity to contribute to the campaign to support Scouting. To motivate the units, the council will reward those units that achieve their predetermined FOS fundraising goals with free rank advancement patches from the GGAC scout shop for the year 2024. The financial goals are tailored to each unit, based on your registration numbers as of February 2024 and your historical contributions. I am happy to share these specific goals with you, either during our presentation or beforehand. Additionally, there are more benefits and rewards to look forward to.
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We are inviting each unit to schedule a presentation at their convenience, whether it be in February, March, April, or later in the year. The sooner you achieve your FOS goal the sooner you can claim your patches. Please take a moment to review your unit's calendar and provide us with a suitable date, time, and contact person. You can submit this information through the Google Form linked below. Your participation is invaluable, and we look forward to your support in making the 2024 Friends of Scouting program a success.
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If you would like to discuss ahead of time, please reach out to me. Prior to the presentation we will send you a PPT file to share with all the parents. This can include your Goal for the unit.
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Thank you for your early response. You will probably also receive a call from Fernanda Ruiz or Don Uriu asking about the date. But if you respond to the Google Form, it will make everything much more efficient. We really appreciate your support to the Friends of Scouting Campaign.
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Gardening and Weeding opportunity available to Scouts for Service Hours
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There is a woman who has a disabled sister who lives in a house where the property has cropped up a lot of weeds. They are not tall but there are many weeds on the lawn. Her gardener has recently retired and she can no longer get down and pull them so she has reached out to the Scouts for assistance for help for her elderly sister.
The sister doesn't own a lawnmower but they are going to ask a neighbor if he would mind running his mower over her small lawn. They are only concerned with the visible weeds, not the ones hidden under bushes and such. After that, they plan to spray and hopefully they won't come back and we will be able to maintain it.
If you have a scout or a group of scouts interested in service hours, please reach out to Sue Marinucci at smarinucci@sbcglobal.net
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Huge Success of the Merit Badge Extravaganza!
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Scouts & Scouters, Merit Badge Extravaganza 2024 on February 3, 2024 was a big success!
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In the morning and afternoon sessions, 300 Scouts took advantage of 24 different merit badges. The Extravaganza offered 12 Eagle required merit badges and 7 non-Eagle required merit badges. Total number of merit badges started at the Extravaganza is approximately 550 of which 460 of those were Eagle Required!
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Special thanks to all of the Merit Badge Counselors that gave their time and efforts to teach at the Extravaganza!! This year the Extravaganza was supported by 29 Merit Badge Counselors.
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Many thanks also to the Adult and Scout volunteers who gave their time & energy to help the event run smoothly!!
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2024 Wolfeboro Summer Camp invitation to Mission Peak Scouts!
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If you are receiving this email, it is because you and your Troop have visited one of our council camps in the past.
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Join us for a summer in the Sierras as Camp Wolfeboro celebrates 96 summers. Steeped in a rich culture, our enthusiastic staff is waiting to welcome you to the summer of a lifetime.
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Wolfeboro offers a unique experience with access to climbing routes comparable to Yosemite National Park. Dip into the river-fed waterfront for swimming, lifesaving, rowing, or canoeing. Don’t forget about the miles and miles of National Forest land that surrounds our beautiful camp.
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In addition to our adventure-based activities, Wolfeboro offers the Sourdough program. Specific to this camp, it's a Scoutmaster favorite that brings Troops back year after year. All first year Scouts are encouraged to join the highly experienced staff for a night adventure where they spend the evening under the stars. Memories are made for a lifetime.
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The Camp Property Committee has invested so much into the property over the last few years with a newly built Health Lodge, Kitchen, and Program Office.
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If your Troop has not made the decision on summer camp yet, make the easy choice and join us at Wolfeboro.
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More information including the leader’s guide, how to stake a claim with us, and fee schedule can all be found by clicking the link below.
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The Outdoor Programs Dept
Golden Gate Area Council
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2/22 - Summer Job Fair with the City of Fremont
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 4:30pm-7:30pm
Downtown Event Center | 3500 Capitol Avenue Fremont, CA 94538
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Join the City of Fremont Parks & Recreation for the Summer Job Fair on Thursday, February 22, at the Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Avenue. Drop by anytime from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Learn about part-time job opportunities, meet the Parks & Recreation team, and receive a screening interview. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in making a difference, strengthening college applications/resumes, and building long lasting life skills. For those retirees or people looking to supplement their current income during school hours or on evenings and weekends, this is a perfect employment opportunity as well. As part of the Parks & Recreation team, individuals will gain valuable experience, develop critical skills, and create lasting friendships. Visit our website for more information, or contact us by email or call 510- 494-4327 for additional details.
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What to expect
- Drop by anytime between 4:30pm and 7:30pm
- Expect to stay for about 15-30 minutes
- View our current opening
- Ask our team questions
- Receive a brief screening interview on the spot
Tips
- Submit your application online ahead of time to speed up the process
- A resume or cover letter is not required
- No work experience, be sure to list any unpaid experience, volunteer efforts, extracurricular activities, sports, group projects, accomplishments, etc
- Dress professionally
- Review common interview questions
- Relax & be yourself!
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2/17 - Teen Cohort for Outdoor Education in Hayward!
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GO H.A.R.D.! Teen Cohort for Outdoor Education
February 17 | Ashland Community Center
10 am - 4 pm
Calling all teens (13-17 years)! Join the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District for our new Outdoor Education and Excursion program: Get Outdoors (Go H.A.R.D.!). Starting February 17, the group will meet every Saturday until the end of the program on March 23. Teens will explore local parks and learn about nature, environmental stewardship, and careers in Recreation.
Please register online at www.HaywardRec.org/register using Course #28812.
Register Today
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Spring Camporee Registration is now OPEN and Adult Leader Meeting set-up on 2/19!!!
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Please complete the registration by troop only, please. No individual scout registrations which would cause a mix-up in the paperwork. Scoutmasters, please register your Troop here: https://scoutingevent.com/023-80757
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The cost per attendee is $27 for any Scouts BSA attendee, either youth or adult. Troops, if any of your Scouts are serving as Camporee staff, please include them in your troop’s registration but be aware that there is still a $27 fee per staff members to cover the cost of food.
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Registration closes on March 1, 2024.
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Adult Leaders’ Meeting is scheduled on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 7:00pm, via Zoom, for all Scoutmasters and Adult Leaders interested in/planning to attend Camporee.
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2/27 - GGAC Council Coordinated Meeting
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Our Council Coordinated Meetings provide a unique opportunity for Council Leadership, District Leadership (District Chairs, along with Commissioners, and Program, Advancement, Membership, Training, Development, and Camping Chairs, Professional Staff and anyone eager to hear more about the exciting happenings within the Golden Gate Area Council. It is a platform to gather and exchange information, share best-practices, and innovative ideas, and foster camaraderie among fellow Scouters.
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Committee Breakout Groups
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Tons of new Training coming up this Spring season! - Baloo, OLS, Wood Badge, Wilderness & Remote First Aid and so much more!
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There are classes scheduled at Camp Herms for:
March 16-17,2024 | April 20-21, 2024 | May, 25-26, 2024
Click on the image to find out more.
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