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Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of America
Scouting News You Can Use - Week of Sept 9, 2015
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Help Bring Log Rolling to Camp Oljato!
In celebration of Camp Oljato's 75th Anniversary in 2016, the Pacific Skyline Council has started a crowdfunding campaign to acquire three Key Logs (synthetic logs) to add to its already famous aquatics program! Like Scouting, logrolling is a true part of America--a sport combining core fitness, agility and balance--a sport borne out of a way of life! American lumberjacks have been hosting logrolling competitions since the 1880's. To donate to our campaign and see a video of the Key Logs in action, please click here.
Get the "JOIN SCOUTING" Message Out! Yard Signs, Flyers, BannersAs the sun sets on summer vacation, and school opens it is now time to start thinking about . . . JOINING SCOUTING! Every young person should have an opportunity to join Scouting. In a recent survey of families not involved in Scouting families were asked why they didn't join, the #1 answer was, "We were not asked!" We need your help to get the message out about JOINING SCOUTING. We have yard signs, flyers, and banners to help support your pack in asking families to join you on your Scouting Adventure. For more information on getting materials or setting up a joining opportunity for your community please contact your District Executive: Save the Date - Autumn Gala - Oct 24
Come to our Autumn Gala in support of our youth camping program. Live and Silent Auction, Fabulous Food and Door Prizes. Saturday, October 24, 2015. $125 per person. Buy a Uniform, SAVE 10% ON YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE! - Aug 10-Oct 25 Buy a complete uniform at either of our Scout Shops (Foster City or Palo Alto) and SAVE 10% ON YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE! Click here for details. Order of the Arrow Centennial Historical Exhibit - Now thru Dec 18 The Scouting Heritage Committee proudly announces its next exhibit entitled "Order of the Arrow - 100 Years of Service" in the display cases at the Foster City Service Center. The exhibit will run from July 1 through December 18, 2015.
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Activities
Scout Day @ Cal Bears Football - Sep 12 Tickets are $25 to see the Bears play San Diego State. Tell us your troop # and we will recognize your group on the jumbotron! All Scouts 12 & younger, come join us at 12 noon & challenge yourself with our pregame UC Berkeley campus scavenger hunt. Complete the scavenger hunt to receive your exclusive Cal Scout patch. For more info, click here or contact Paige Maeda at Cal Football (510) 642-2671 or [email protected]. Download flyer here. Cruise on San Francisco Bay, Sea Scout Open House - Sep 19 Young men and women ages 14-21, please join us for an open house to showcase our unique nautical program. Take charge of a large boat and cruise the San Francisco Bay! The experiences on board help youth learn leadership, teamwork and responsibility while having fun with fellow crew members. These life skills help prepare the youth for their future. Activities include: a Bay cruise, boat tour, high adventure activity, and a free lunch. Download flyer for details. For more info: (888) 946-8673, [email protected], www.pacsky.org/Scouting/SeaScouts.
Cub-On Family Camping - Oct 2-4, Oct 16-18
A great introduction to camping and families new to Cub Scouting. Meals are provided, trained staff on duty for all areas of camp. Click here for more info. Alien Encounters Camp-O-Ree - Oct 9-11 You've finally beaten back the Zombie Hordes! And just when you thought it was safe to go back into the woods...it's Scouts vs. Aliens! Join us for the coolest camp-o-ree of the year and see who will be the last patrol standing. Learn and practice your fire building, first aid, and a host of other wilderness survival skills. Click here to register.
2017 National Jamboree Registration Now Open for Participants, Staff, and Contingent Leaders Jamborees are a place to make new friends, experience adrenaline-rushing activities, attend high-energy stadium shows, explore the stunning high-adventure playground called the Summit Bechtel Reserve and to unite with tens of thousands of fellow Scouts and Scouters. We are looking for contingent leaders as well as Scouts. Those interested in being a contingent leader should contact either Jason Dugan or Pam Swain. Find out more here!
1-Day Aviation or Weather Merit Badge Programs at Hiller Museum - various dates
Boy Scouts can complete their Aviation or Weather Merit Badges at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. ASTRONOMY coming in November! Click here and scroll down for more info.
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Training
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Cubmaster/Committee Chair - Oct 8
Are you a Cubmaster or Pack Committee Chair? Click here to register to get trained or just to brush up.
Den Leader - Oct 15
Are you a Cub Scout Den Leader? Click here to register to get trained or just brush up. Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills - Oct 14, 21, 23, and 24 Leader Specific Training is divided into four parts which cover the skills required for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Because emphasis is placed on a leader's previous knowledge of the skill rather than course attendance, a new leader can complete this course at an accelerated pace. The emphasis is on the skill, rather than on attending the course.
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) - Oct 17
Learn how to have fun in the outdoors. Every pack should have at least one adult who has completed this training. Click here for more info.
MONTHLY TRAINING
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation - monthly Click here for further details. District Roundtables - first Thursday of every month Come to find out more about what's going on and where to go for information. Open to all leaders and interested adults. Click here for locations (then scroll down).
OTHER TRAINING (Not run by our council)
Philmont Training Center - Cimarron, NM
The Philmont Training Center is the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses. Click here for more info.
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Looking for more? These are links to our website, www.pacsky.org:
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Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of America
Foster City Service Center - 1150 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404 - (650) 341.5633
Palo Alto Service Center - 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - (650) 327.5900
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