Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of America 
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News

null Sunny Pate, New Redwood District Executive

Sunny Pate is our new district executive for Redwood District. She was born and raised in the Bay Area and graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Business Admin and a minor in Marketing. She is dedicated, driven and passionate about serving youth! She takes on every challenge head-on and does what is needed to accomplish goals - even when the challenge is difficult! Sunny looks forward to getting to know everyone and helping out in any way she can. Welcome aboard, Sunny!

 

null Passing of Discovery District's Nick Gust

We regret to announce that one of the Discovery District's most supportive Scouters, Nick Gust, passed away late Friday, December 6. Nick was the longtime owner of Nick's at Rockaway Beach, the Sea Breeze Motel, and the Moonraker Restaurant, all Pacifica landmarks. Born in Daly City and an Eagle Scout, Nick was the 2005 Honoree of Discovery District's Spirit of Scouting award. He will be sorely missed. See the Mercury News article here.



null Christmas Tree Lot 
Buy a tree, support local Scouting! We have trees, wreaths, garlands and a Santa Shop. In San Mateo, just north of Hillsdale Mall. Open daily thru Mon, Dec 23 or while trees last. Click here for location, hours and a $5 coupon. You can help this fundraising effort by volunteering: Call Sonny Payne at (650) 759-5545 to schedule a shift.  
 
null Virtual Giving Tree 
Make a $50 or more donation to the Pacific Skyline Council and we will add an ornament with your name on it! Learn more here. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 

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Training 

null University of Scouting (Required & Supplemental Training) - Jan 11, 2014
Anyone who is interested may take these classes.
Cub Scouts
- New to Scouting? Get heading in the right direction at the University of Scouting! Over 35 courses for Cub Scout Leaders and Parents.

Boy Scouts
- Keeping the program interesting to the Youth? Over 30 courses, including Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training, and Den Chief training for the youth.
Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts
- classes for youth and adults, including Venturing Leader-Specific Training. Learn more here.

null Intro to Snow Camping! (Supplemental Training) - Feb 1, 2014
Continue your Troop's outdoor adventures year-round! This course is a must for leading Scouts in fun and safe snow camping and winter backpacking trips. Emphasis is on safety and learning tricks and techniques to maximize warmth and minimize equipment costs. Gain hands-on experience with snow camping and constructing snow shelters. Open to Senior Scouts. Learn more here

 

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Trainer's Edge (Supplemental Training) - Feb 8, 2014

Replacing the Trainer Development Conference (BSA 500) as the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT staffs, it is meant to supplement Wood Badge and NYLT training with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to the staff experience. Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. Learn more here.

 

Fleur de lis 32 px Climber High Adventure Training (HAT) - 4 parts, Starts Mar 3, 2014 

For anyone who intends to take Scout units on outings that are more than a few miles from the trail head. Emphasis is on safety, first aid, and program planning. Cost includes syllabus, snacks and meals, and training badge. Learn more here

 

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 14-20, 2014

Registration now open. An exciting, action-packed program provides youth with leadership skills and experience they can use in their units and in other situations. Key concepts focus on what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO, and are taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. Click here for more info.


Looking for more training courses?
Check with our neighboring councils Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council (previously the Santa Clara County Council) and San Francisco Bay Area Council 
Activities

null Scout Night with the San Francisco Bulls - Fri, Jan 10, 2014
See the SF Bulls take on the Alaska Aces. Price includes limited edition patch, pre-game chalk talk with Coach Curcio, post-game shots on goal for Scouts, groups of 20+ can take a photo on the ice after the game, etc. Contact Andrew Molyneux at [email protected] or (650) 550.4012. Download flyer here. Note: This is not a council event. The service center has no other info on this event.

Fleur de lis 32 px Merit Badge Midway - Feb 1, 2014

A 1-day event for Scouts to earn new Merit Badges and to finish incomplete ones. Registration is now open for in-council and out-of-council Scouts. Learn more here.  

 

 

 

 

Cub logo 32 px Earn a Belt Loop Every Month at the Peninsula Scout Shop! 
Every third Saturday of the month the Peninsula Scout Shop
offers a free belt loop class for Cub Scouts. January belt loop: To be determined. Click here for more info. 


Fleur de lis 32 px 1-Day Aviation or Weather Merit Badge Programs at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos - various dates thru May 
Boy Scouts can complete their requirements for the Aviation or Weather Merit Badge through special 1-day programs at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. This is not a council event, it is run by the Hiller Museum. Click here for more info.

Looking for more? These are links to our website, www.pacsky.org:  

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