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8/10 Roundtable via Zoom
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As we begin the Scouting Year, we want to get back to our monthly Round Table meetings where we can share information.
This month the meeting will be held over Zoom Thursday 8/10, 7:00-8:30 pm. (NOT at Washington HS)
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- We will be talking about Pop Corn and answering all your questions
- We will also talk about recruitment. We have a lot of interested parties that asked for more information. We want to talk about different methods of recruitment for both Packs and Troops.
- There are also many announcements that will be made. This is also the place to ask questions.
- Meet our new District Executive, Fernanda Ruiz
If you previously signed up on Zoom for Round Table your unique link still works. If you have not previously signed up OR you have no idea about the link, sign up again. Those that previously signed up will be given the same link they had before. If you have issues signing up let me know. Brian Putt, (510) 366-5041, brian@theputts.com.
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Register in advance for this meeting:
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Aug 17th DEADLINE to Apply for Camporee Staff
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Hello Scouters,
Mission Peak District Fall Camporee 2023 October 6-8, 2023
- This Camporee will be staffed and led by youth.
- We need your help to get the word out to all Scouts you know and encourage them to apply to be on staff!
Why should a Scout consider being on staff?
- This is a terrific opportunity for scouts across the District to collaborate and create an event for fellow scouts.
- Youth staff will have the opportunity to gain and enhance leadership and team-building skills while making new friends and building new connections.
- And they will be well-fed, to boot!!
Qualifications:
In order to apply for youth staff, youth must be:
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- At least First Class rank
- At least age 14 by October 6, 2023,
- Not yet 18 years old as of October 8, 2023.
Logistics:
- The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 17, 2023.
- Scouts can apply using the following link: https://forms.gle/xqxo7suXWMy23MQj8
- Interviews will take place, via Zoom, during the week of August 20, 2023.
For questions and information,
- contact Mr. Abhijit Saha at saha.abhijit@gmail.com
- Or join the Fall Camporee's Slack channel
- #2023-fall-camporee on the Mission Peak District Adult Scouter Slack Workspace.
- Not yet part of MPD’s Slack Workspace. No problem!
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Booth at Fremont Festival of the Arts was a resounding success!
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A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible. We managed to have a significant presence at the festival, promoting Scouting and all our units from Mission Peak. With two Raingutter Regattas and a bean bag toss game, we became a notable attraction in the kid's city section of the festival. Numerous families visited the booth to learn about our programs. They were delighted to find out that girls now play an integral role in our Scouting family and expressed interest in attending a BSA event or open house to learn more. Additionally, alumni Scouters, Eagle Scouts, and retired leaders stopped by, all thrilled to see that Mission Peak Scouters remain as active and robust as ever.
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This achievement was made possible by the dedication of over 40 adults and 50 scouts who volunteered their time and efforts. Thank you!
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We hope that this will lead to a renewed interest in the Scouting programs and a successful recruitment season for all our units.
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Aug 25th DEADLINE to Register 9/30 Nuclear Science Day
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Hello Scouters,
Mission Peak District Fall Camporee 2023 October 6-8, 2023
- This Camporee will be staffed and led by youth.
- We need your help to get the word out to all Scouts you know and encourage them to apply to be on staff!
Why should a Scout consider being on staff?
- This is a terrific opportunity for scouts across the District to collaborate and create an event for fellow scouts.
- Youth staff will have the opportunity to gain and enhance leadership and team-building skills while making new friends and building new connections.
- And they will be well-fed, to boot!!
Qualifications:
In order to apply for youth staff, youth must be:
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- At least First Class rank
- At least age 14 by October 6, 2023,
- Not yet 18 years old as of October 8, 2023.
Logistics:
- The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
- Scouts can apply using the following link: https://forms.gle/xqxo7suXWMy23MQj8
- Interviews will take place, via Zoom, during the week of August 20, 2023.
For questions and information,
- contact Mr. Abhijit Saha at saha.abhijit@gmail.com
- Or join the Fall Camporee's Slack channel
- #2023-fall-camporee on the Mission Peak District Adult Scouter Slack Workspace.
- Not yet part of MPD’s Slack Workspace. No problem!
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Berkeley Lab will host the 11th annual Nuclear Science Day for Scouts event on September 30, 2023. This is a full-day event for Girl and BSA Scouts in 8th grade and above. Girl Scouts who complete a pre-event online worksheet and participate in all the activities at the event will receive the Get-to-Know-Nuclear patch, while BSA scouts will meet all the requirements for the Nuclear Science merit badge.
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For registration and other event information, please go to the event website:
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The event registration deadline is 5 P.M. (PDT) on August 25, 2023. Please read the instructions on the registration, especially our request for each troop to submit at most one registration. Multiple submissions might disqualify all registration entries for that troop.
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You can also follow us on Twitter at @NucSciDayLBNL
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Nominate our Best Leaders for the District Recognitions & Awards in November!
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Have you seen a scout volunteer just really do an amazing job?
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Have you seen a committee member work really hard to finish a project flawlessly?
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Have you noticed a den leader really put their heart and soul into their unit?
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Volunteers put countless hours of time, energy, blood, sweat and tears for our program and often do not get recognized for their hard work. Now you can help get these "quiet warriors" recognized for all their hard work! For less than 5 minutes, you can go online and nominate them so they get the appreciation they deserve at an upcoming dinner in early November. And you can submit as many people as you would like, there is no limit! Deadline submissions are September 28th so please start now! You can use the link below to submit your nominations!
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- Event: Mission Peak District Volunteer Recognition Dinner
- Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Time:
- 5:00 pm - Social hour
- 6:00 pm - Program & Dinner
- Location: Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
- Registration/Cost: Details are coming soon – watch the MP News Flash and MPD Calendar for updates
- Event Contact: Steve Rodriggs <steve.rodriggs@lmco.com>
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2023-24 Fees
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New fees for both National and GGAC
The new fees are now published and went into effect on August 1st, 2023.
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10/06-10/08 - Mission Peak District Fall Camporee 2023
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Come enjoy a Fall Weekend filled with Scouting fun, spirit, and competition at the Mission Peak District Fall Camporee 2023 - October 6-8, 2023 at Rancho Los Mochos.
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Planned activities include Tomahawk Throwing, Pioneering, Target & Range Sports, Ax Yard, Fire Building, and much more. Come and show off your Scout skills and practice team building, communication, and leadership skills.
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Registration information will be published shortly.
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For questions and information, please join the Fall Camporee’s Slack channel, #2023-fall-camporee on the Mission Peak District Adult Scouter Slack Workspace.
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8/11 - Register for Popcorn Kick-Off Training
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There are two training dates still available this summer to get ready to kick off the Popcorn Season with the Scouts! Please click on the link below to register for these two upcoming dates.
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It's not about popcorn... it's about Scouting.
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Popcorn sales go beyond just popcorn; it's about scouting and life skills. By participating in popcorn sales, scouts can develop math skills, entrepreneurship, and self-esteem. They can step out of their comfort zones, embrace challenges, and develop valuable skills that are becoming increasingly rare.
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The funds raised help fund their activities and teach valuable skills like inventory management, budgeting, and sales.
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Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their own way.
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Popcorn sales prepare scouts for their future and make them confident leaders. It's a rare opportunity for young people to learn real-world skills like sales and accounting. Booth sales, in particular, offer an opportunity to transform into confident salespeople, engaging customers, sharing their projects, and tallying up their sales at the end of the day. The experience has a lasting impact on their lives, boosting their confidence and abilities in various areas. So, support popcorn sales and empower scouts to thrive.
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Is your unit interested in funding their Scouting experience for a year? You can use the tools attached to calculate how popcorn sales can help your troop/pack and fund your Scouting experience for a year.
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Are you ready to join the fun?
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Aug 9 & 10 - Training "How to recruit new families
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How to recruit new families to your unit!
Scouting provides life-changing opportunities for youth, families, and our communities at large. Welcoming new families is vital to ensure these traits continue on in our Neighborhoods. A recruitment event provides an opportunity for new families to ask questions, fill out applications and submit their membership fees. The recruiting event is specifically for helping the youth of new families get excited and join your unit right there!
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Learn effective techniques for recruiting new families to your Scouting unit! We are offering three sessions - the same material will be presented at all three sessions - and you may attend in person or via Zoom.
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For those attending in person, you will be able to pick up printed support materials that you can use to promote your Join Scouting sign-up event. Otherwise, contact your District Executive for these materials. To register, click on the link below!
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- Wed Aug 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
- Thur, Aug 10, 7:00-8:30 pm
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9/28 - Medical Explorer Post Open House
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Medical Explorer Post Open House Hosted by Washington Hospital
- Come to our "Open House" Thursday, September 28th at 6:00 PM, at 2500 Mowry Ave, Fremont in the Anderson A Conference Room.
- For those who want to sign up, applications will be on-site. Membership is $50, check or cash only.
- After September’s Open House, Post 539 meets monthly starting October through May on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm via Zoom and in-person/on-site.
- Membership is open to High School age youth. Application and fee are required to participate.
- Learn more about our Explorer Post.
- To learn more about Explorer Programs or to apply online visit https://joinexploring.org/list/?zip=94538.
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Webeloree 2023 - Last weekends in September/October
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Calling all those who will be Webelos & Arrows of Light in October 2023
This weekend is filled with fun events at our great Camp Herms. Activity Pins and Scout Skills galore. Come interact with some Scouts, BSA Troops to get a feel for the adventure at a Troop level. We will offer a rotation-style event, where the Patrols of Scouts will travel to program areas and complete their Adventure.
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This is intended for a 1:1 Cub to Guardian ratio weekend. We understand if one guardian must take two Cub Scouts, which is more than acceptable! This guardian will be responsible for each participant while they are at camp. This event is for Webelos and Arrows of Light only as the program is specific to their age-appropriate program. A packing list, schedule, and Pins for the weekend will be emailed ten days before the event.
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Every participant should bring a bag lunch on Saturday. Dinner will be provided as a group activity. Sunday breakfast is offered. You will be camping, so make sure to bring your essentials, including a mess kit for meals. Please only attend this event if you plan to camp! If you are only arriving for the day, you are keeping the opportunity for another Scout and their adult partner to camp overnight. Pins and patches are included in the price and will only be handed out on Sunday to those who stay overnight.
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