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Registration for Cub Scout Day Camp is officially open!
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Join us for our incredible Mission Peak Cub Scout Day Camp from June 10-14, 2024 at Ardenwood Farm. Registration fills up VERY quickly for the limited amount of spots so sign your scout up as soon as possible.
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This Cub Camp is open to all Boys and Girls Cub Scouts entering the 1st – 5th Grade. Cub Scouts will participate in various activities such as:
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- Valuable Cub/Scout Skills & Crafts
- Science/Cultural Experiences
- Meeting Real Farm Animals
- Make New Friends
- Meet Cub Scouts from other Packs
***Please note that Tigers, which are scouts entering 1st grade in September 2024, must be accompanied full time by their parent/guardian (as a volunteer) if they wish to attend. If you are not currently a scout volunteer, you can attend camp by filling out a membership application.
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Early registration closes on May 21st, final registration closes on June 5th or when the roster fills up.
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Be aware that there is a MAJOR discount for those adults who are interested in volunteering during this week. Reach out to Eve Little at EvelynMarieLittle@gmail.com for more information about this and what positions are available for the week.
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3/2 - New Date for the Mission Peak District Yo-Yo Day!
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Did you Miss Spring Camporee SM information Meeting?
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We anticipated your absence, so we recorded the session with the embedded questions. View the video HERE. We have also made the slide deck available for your review.
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Keep up with the most up-to-date Scout News on Discord and Slacker!
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Keep up-to-date with the latest Mission Peak District Events
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Mission Peak District has two awesome communication channels to bring you relevant scouting information when you need it and help you connect with your community of local Scouters Adult leaders can join the MPD Adult Leader Slack Workspace, and SPLs/ASPL and youth in charge of a district event can Join MDP SPL Discord Server https://discord.gg/Wz94DjaP The Discord invitation link will expire on February 26. If you have a youth leader that needs a new invite, please contact Lee Amon@pacbell.net or via Slack
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The Slack workspace is for all adults involved in scouting. Please keep the space to 18 years and older so that we can maintain YPT. In the slack workspace you can get the latest information about upcoming events and training, and you can ask a comm questions about scouting. Slack can run in any browser but most users recommend downloading the free app available on all platforms. When you join you will be automatically subscribed to three channels: 0-Announcements 1-Scouts BSA Troops, and 2- Cub Scout Packs. We recommend that you browse for other channels of interest, such as channels for specific event or activities.
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SPLs and ASPLs can join Discord. This is where senior youth leaders for district level events can communicate directly with youth leaders in the units. It is heavily used near camporee, indoor rally, and other district events. SPLs can connect with SPLs from other troops. The MPD SPL Discord Server is open to adults registered in the BSA. We ask that you identify yourself as an adult.
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This will expire on February 26. Mr. Amon can issue a new link if needed.
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Specialized ACORN training coming up in April and May! Sign up today!
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All Youth Deserve Trained Leaders!
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Trained leaders deliver superior programs to their units. Research conducted by National Council has shown that the number one determinant of retention in scouting is the number of trained adult leaders.
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Mission Peak District has an outstanding training opportunity for Scout BSA Leaders.
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ACORN - The premier training for adults in the Scouts BSA is coming soon.
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MPD Acorn consists of two courses:
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Don’t let the name scare you. This course is for every adult with youth in scouting. In this one day course you will learn the basics of the Scouts BSA program. Topics include:
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- The Aims and Methods of Scouting
- Troop Organization
- Troop Meetings
- The Patrol Leaders Council
- Outdoor Planning
The course concludes with the participants planning an annual program for a troop.
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Register today. Space is limited. Until March 1, preference is given to leaders from MPD. After March 1, registration will be open to other districts and councils, and we expect the course to sell out quickly.
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In this hands-on 2.5 day course, participants form patrols and experience a Scout outing. Along the way, you will learn the skills needed for scouts to reach First Class Rank. Topics Include
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- Knots and Lashings
- First Aid
- Axmanship
- Campfires and camp stove
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Orienteering
Participants will experience cooking as a patrol, having a campfire, and more.
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Register today. Space is limited. Until March 1, preference is given to leaders from MPD. After March 1, registration will be open to other districts and councils, and we expect the course to sell out quickly.
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You can register for either or both courses. Participants who take BOTH courses with Mission Peak District earn the coveted ACORN NECKERCHIEF AND SLIDE.
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NYLT Leadership Program is now available!
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Do you have a scout who is a First Class Scout or above? 13 or older? Encourage them to take advantage of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) to start a life-changing leadership journey! Scouts of America created NYLT, an exciting and action-packed week-long program incorporating engaging instruction and team-building methods. Participants create enduring connections and priceless memories while gaining important leadership, planning, and communication skills.
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Have them join us from June 9th to June 15th this summer at GGAC’s Rancho Los Mochos for NYLT. The final registration date is May 28th, and early registration is $450 through May 8th. Don't let them pass up this chance to develop and elicit leadership potential. Enroll right away to start becoming the leader they are destined to be. Email nylt.info.2024@gmail.com with questions or concerns. We hope we see them on course!
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4/7 - GGAC Eagle Recognition Event in downtown Pleasanton
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As a Scouts BSA Leader we want to thank you for helping 490 young men and women achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in 2023! It's truly a remarkable accomplishment, and we couldn't be prouder.
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On Wednesday, we sent 2023 Eagles an email formally inviting them to the Eagle Scout Recognition event being held in their honor on April 7th in Pleasanton. We understand that even Eagle Scouts may miss important emails, so we also wanted to ensure you were informed.
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The event will be held on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Pleasanton. We're grateful for the support of individuals and companies who believe in the value of Scouting and the achievement of Eagle Scouts, making it possible for our Council's Eagle Scouts to attend at no cost.
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At the Eagle Recognition event, we'll be celebrating the 2023 Eagle Scout Class, but also acknowledging recent achievements within our Scouting community. This includes recognizing recipients of the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA), highlighting the Council’s Eagle Service Project of the Year, and honoring recent recipients of the NESA Silver Wreath Award.
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Eagle Scouts can register at scoutingevent.com using a password already sent to them and their parents in a similar email
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We want to invite you to join us in celebrating this significant milestone. Guest tickets are available online for $25 each ($35 after 3/10).
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Event Details:
Who's Being Honored: 2023 Golden Gate Area Council Eagle Class
Who's Invited: Anyone, family, friends, Scouts, etc.
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Date & Time: Sunday, April 7th, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Attire: Uniform requested for Scouts and Scouters, business casual is appropriate for others.
Cost: Free for Honorees, $25 ($35 after 3/10) for Guests.
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We look forward to celebrating the 2023 Eagle Class with you on April 7th!!!
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Eagle Recognition Event Chair
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NESA Committee Chair
Golden Gate Area Council
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As part of the Eagle Recognition Event program, we would like to feature photos of the GGAC 2023 Eagle Class. These photos will also be displayed on the eagles.ggacbsa.org. You can view current submissions by clicking the button below.
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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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