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Save the dates (and book your tickets) for these District Events in Spring 2024!
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We know how difficult it can be to plan events for your troop and come up with creative ideas for the Spring. Well, fear not! The BSA Mission Peak District has TONS of really cool things planned for your BSA scouts this Spring. Just add them to your troop calendar for the Spring and bam! You got some great activities that have many things that can be signed off on under the requirements in their Scoutbooks.
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January 21 - Scout Comedy Family Night at Made Up Improv Theatre - 3pm to 4:30pm - Join us for an afternoon of unscripted laughs about Scouting, Camping, Pinewood Derby and so much more as the cast delights the Scouts and their families with improv games and scenes similar to "TV's Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" ! There are limited seats so book quickly. Buy Tickets - Made Up Theatre .
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January 26 - BSA Indoor Rally - Evening Time - For more information, reach out to Jeff Airth at jeffair@hotmail.com for more information.
February 3 - Merit Badge Extravaganza - 9am to 4pm - Take this opportunity to earn two merit badges on the same day! Keep your eyes open for the classes available but go ahead and save the date in your calendar for this event.
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February 17 - Mission Peak Yo-Yo Day - 12pm to 3pm - Come out and join the San Francisco Spin-dox Professional Yo-Yo Players as they do some cool tricks and help scouts earn their Yo-Yo adventure badge. Yo-Yo kits will be for sale on the day of the event. For more information, reach out to EvelynMarieLittle@gmail.com.
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March 15-17 - Spring Camporee at Los Mochos - All Day - Right now just save the date but for more information, reach out to Lee Amon at leeamon@pacbell.net
MARCH 24 - San Jose Barracuda Hockey Game - 2pm to 4pm - Come see the action on the center ice in your scout uniform! If we have enough scouts sign up, we will get the opportunity to high five the players as they go into the ice and get to take a picture on the ice after the game. To purchase the $25 tickets, go to Mission Peak Cub Scouts (fevo-enterprise.com)
APRIL 13 - Heroes in our Community - Civil Servants and Organization Scout Expo - 10am to 1pm - Come out to Newark City Hall and meet all the heroes in our community! We plan on having the fire department, police officer, California School of Deaf, Mayor of the town and so much more! They will be signing off on "civil service" requirements on the Scoutbooks (details will be sent later). For more information, reach out to EvelynMarieLittle@gmail.com.
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The annual recharter process began Monday, October 2nd. Once again, the process is completely online, available at Internet Advancement. The goal is for units to accurately complete all online recharter work by Friday, December 15th.
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Change to BSA's unit charter process will require any unit with incomplete charters, after January 1 will need to restart the process and switch membership over to the new model.
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A GGAC eNews was previously sent about the National & GGAC Program Fees. Complete fee information can be found on the GGAC website.
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GGAC’s YPT policy is stricter than the National BSA policy. We require all registered adults to have a valid YPT certificate for the entire registration period (through December 31, 2024). Therefore, most adults must retake YPT before they are eligible to recharter with their unit.
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The State of California passed AB506, which took effect on January 1, 2022. In 2023 the State updated the policy such that the Mandated Reporter training must be retaken every two years. In addition, the state has a new higher quality version of the training. This new training can be accessed from the California Scouting website.
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The GGAC Executive Board has decided to treat this Mandated Reporter training like YPT; we require all adults to have a valid Mandated Reporter certificate for the entire registration period (through December 31, 2024). Therefore, most adults must retake Mandated Reporter training before they are eligible to recharter with their unit.
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We will continue manually creating and posting reports from various online data sources showing YPT & AB506 status. We expect to update the reports approximately every two weeks. The most recent set is always available on Dropbox.
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More information about, training, or your district recharter manager, can be found on the GGAC website Recharter Resources page.
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Steve Conn, Mission Peak and GGAC Recharter Manager
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Leadership Guide for the Fall Camporee is now available online!
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Fall Camporee 2023 Leaders’ Guide Available Now. Learn about the activities and competitions scouts will be able to participate in!!
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We have published all the information to have everything ready for your troop to have the best time this year at the Fall Camporee. Definitely spend a little bit of time working on going through this booklet and discovering what is planned for this amazing weekend.
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10/21 - Troop Showcase is around the corner!
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The Troop Showcase is an opportunity for Webelos II and their parents to visit with a number of troops all in one place as a start on the Webelos II's quest to find just the right Troop.
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The event is scheduled from 10 AM to 12pm on Saturday, October 21st at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, 40374 Fremont Blvd (at St. Leonards Way). We typically have over 80% of the Troops represented at the Troop Showcase with a similar percentage of the Webelos II Dens participating in the event.
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LAST DAY to 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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Consider donating to Friends of Scouting today!
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Mission Peak District 2023 Friends of Scouting Support
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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