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Like Us on Facebook icon Newsletter - Week of October 20, 2014   
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null Fall Gala - Nov 8
The 2nd Annual Gala is fast approaching. Get out your dancing shoes and mark your calendars for Saturday, November 8, 2014. This will be a fun night of fabulous food and entertainment. The popular balloon auction will be in effect as well as a live auction featuring great gear autographed by Steve Young and a Fighter Jet flight experience! Reserve your tickets now. $200.00 per ticket or buy a table for your favorite people for $2000.00. Can't wait to see you there! [email protected] and [email protected] or click here for more information.

null 2014 Wood Badge Reunion - Oct 25 

Can you remember the smell of the wood smoke and the time well spent during your Wood Badge experience? Well, here is a chance for "Wood Badgers" (Beaded or NOT) to get together and meet up with friends in that special place that holds so many fond memories: Gilwell Field at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation. There will be food and fun, challenging Scouting Patrol Games, a beading ceremony, and of course a VERY COOL patch! There will also be a surprise for you. Click here for more info. 
 
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Help Wanted: Social Media Hunter/Gatherer/Volunteer to Promote Scouting on Social Media
Help Wanted sign
Are you often on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter? Do you like to things you with friends (and strangers)? If so, you can help us get the word out about how much fun Scouting is and can be. We need 1 or more parents to volunteer to help us hunt down fun stuff from the web and gather that into packets that can be placed on the Council's social media sites. 1-2 small items per day (with pictures) that can be scheduled daily, weekly, monthly etc. for posting is all that it takes. Council staff can do the posting, you just hunt and gather...and send it in! You decide how to specialize--one person could focus on Facebook, one on Pinterest, etc., or one could do it all--and you decide your own schedule. You would be responsible for finding and collecting the content (you could create content if you want but not required) and maintaining a social media calendar so the staff knows what the focus is. You work with the Council Marketing Committee and staff to set the calendar and report once a month on what is happening--the time is yours to determine how to do this. If interested, please contact Martha Bowden at [email protected].

null Popcorn 2014 
Dashing young popcorn salesmen in front of Lucky in San Carlos. Nice work, Arthur and Zachary from Pack 61 in Redwood Shores!  
Activities
 

STEM Merit Badge Midway Registration is OPEN 

Registration for the Dec 6, 2014, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Merit Badge Midway for in-council Scouts begins Mon, Oct 13 here. Out-of-council Scouts can register starting Mon, Oct 20. Click on the "Activities" tab to see which classes are be available.


Tiger Cub logo (knock out) Tiger Pumpkin Patch . . . BOO! - Oct 25 

It's that time of year again - come down to the Council Pumpkin Patch, pick your favorite squash and have at it! Design Contest, Costume Parade and patch included! $2 per person. Click here for more info and to register. 

 

 
Fleur de lis 32 px Trail to 1st Class Camp - Oct 31-Nov 2 

Got new Scouts? Here is an opportunity for them to complete many of the requirements for the ranks of Scout through First Class! Knots - cooking - fire starting - map & compass - plant & animal identification - first aid - food safety - knife & axe safety - water safety - swim requirements - and more! 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
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  and scroll down for more info. 
Training 
 
Cub logo 32 px Trained patch - no background Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training - Nov 1
Required for all Cub Scout leaders. Learn ways to make your den or pack program more dynamic! Learn about places to go and things to see! Learn how to plan a program for special needs Scouts! This session is designed not only for new leaders, but for current leaders who are looking for ideas on holding creative and dynamic den and pack meetings. There will be child care available for siblings age 3 and up. Find out about the new 2015 Cub Scout program. Training is 8:00am - 1:00pm. Special Needs class 1:00-2:00pm. Click here for more info.

Fleur de lis 32 px Muzzle Loading Rifle Instructor Course - Dec 5-7
This course is for training Muzzle Loading Rifle instructors and requires a minimum of 1 year shooting experience with a muzzle loading rifle to be eligible to take this class. This course gives the students the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to become a muzzle loading rifle instructor who can teach the basic muzzle loading rifle shooting program. Course description. Register here.

 

Fleur de lis 32 px Introduction to Snow Camping and Winter Safety - Starts Jan 31
Conduct fun and safe snow trips for your Troop! Learn about Appropriate Clothing & Equipment, Cooking techniques, Weather considerations, Shelter construction and much more! Bring back to your Troop the experience of both "hands on" winter outdoor training and a weekend camping in the snow! Click here for more info and to register.

Fleur de lis 32 px National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 13-19, 2015
An exciting, action-packed program provides youth with leadership skills and experience they can use in their troops 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 and to register.


MONTHLY TRAINING

Fleur de lis 32 px Merit Badge Counselor Orientation - monthly
Stanford District - Second Tuesday of each month - 7:30pm - Palo Alto
Redwood District - Second Thursday of each month - 7:30pm - Redwood City
Discovery District - held on an "as-needed basis" in a group setting, usually at Roundtable.
Click here for further details.

Cub logo 32 px Fleur de lis 32 px District Roundtables - first Thursday of every month
Do you want to know more about what's going on and where to go for information? Go to your monthly District Roundtable for Cub Scout Leaders or Boy Scout Leaders! These are open to all leaders and interested adults. Here you will find all the information about upcoming events and program, and there is usually a short training topic and lively discussion with your peers from other Packs and Troops. Click here for locations (then scroll down).


OTHER TRAINING
(Not run by our council) 

 

nullPhilmont Training Center - Cimarron, NM 

The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1950, PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteer and professional leaders, and a fun family program for every member of the family. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family members attend PTC. Each conference features the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses; council approval is no longer required. 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 


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