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Aug 25th DEADLINE to Register for the 9/30 Nuclear Science Day
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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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9/9 - Roster is 33% full! Registration for the "ABCs of Collecting" Cub Scout Class is open!
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UPDATE: 8/22/23 - Ten spots of the 30 spots have been filled so sign-up ASAP to secure your spot!
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Mission Peak Cub Scouts have been invited to join us in this awesome class on how to start a collection, how to maintain it, and how to present it to others. Scouts are HIGHLY encouraged to bring their current collection (Pokemon cards, coins, stamps, baseball cards, etc) to show to others.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10am-12pm
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88 Cardhouse, 5970 Mowry Ave, Ste J, Newark
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Only 30 Cub Scout Spots available for this Elective Adventure so reach out to EvelynMarieLittle@gmail.com to register. Registration is $15 dollars and your scout will be given a $10 store voucher to use at the store during the class to help start/build their collection.
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Scouts will be able to earn the (retired) Wolf Collections and Hobbies: Elective Adventure Belt Loop during this activity for fun!
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Consider donating to Friends of Scouting today!
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Please consider donating today!
Help Close the Gap
We're still $20,000 short of our goal. Support the scouts in our district and ensure the continuation of the programs and camps your family loves.
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Understanding Friends of Scouting - Isn't the Annual Council Annual Fee Enough?
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The straightforward answer: No.
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The annual fees, while essential, don't cover everything. They're not enough to maintain our programs, provide financial support to underprivileged youth, keep our camps running, manage insurance costs, and, crucially, compensate our dedicated staff. The true expense of offering these services amounts to approximately $300 per youth, a figure that exceeds the $68 Council annual fee. Your contribution to the 2023 Friends of Scouting is what helps bridge this gap.
Supporting the Mission Peak District Goal
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This year, our target for the Mission Peak District is to raise $55,000 through the Friends of Scouting donations. Here's how you can contribute:
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- Donate Here: Every dollar plays a part. Consider making a recurring donation – $5, $10, $20, or even $100 per month. Whatever works with your budget is deeply appreciated.
- Unit Base Donations: Offer your support during "Ask Events" within your Packs, Troops, or Ships. If there's no scheduled event, Brian Putt is available to assist.
- Spread the Word: Do you know people passionate about scouting? Share, or a snapshot of the QR code below to introduce them to the Mission Peak Friends of Scouting.
- Matching Donations: Does your employer match your charitable contributions? Let us know! And if you're awaiting a Donation Confirmation letter from the Council, reach out to Fernanda Ruiz
- Engage the Business Community: Do you know small businesses or civic organizations that would financially support our district? Are you a business owner or have a say in charities donations? Contact Brian Putt or Fernanda Ruiz
Thank you for supporting Scouting!
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Fall Camporee Registration is officially OPEN!!
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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 Target & Range Sports, Tomahawk Throwing, Pioneering, 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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Cost per attendee is $20 for any Scouts BSA attendee, either youth or adult. Registration closes on September 22, 2023--no exceptions.
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For more information please contact Abhijit Saha - saha.abhijit@gmail.com or Meena Mariwalla - mgmesq00@gmail.com
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Registration is by troop ONLY; please have one person from your troop register all youth and adult leaders that will be attending.
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Check in: Friday starting at 5:30 pm / Check out: Sunday at 12pm
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When registering, the system first will ask for information to determine if you are a unit registration or an individual registering as a staff member.
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If you are registering as an individual staff member, it will feel like you are entering the same information twice, as the system will ask for the registration contact, then the staff member's name and email address. When prompted for the number of campers, you might have to enter "00" if for zero.
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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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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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Update on the 2023-2024 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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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 - September IS SOLD OUT
October still has limited space available
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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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