UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Start planning for 2010-2011 Scouting Year

Check out the 2010-2011 Mission Peak District Calendar (Rev 8/2/2010).

District Operating Committee Meeting

Each month the Mission Peak District Committee meets on the Tuesday before Roundtable, which is on the 2^nd Thursday of the month, at 7:00 pm at the LDS Church at 810 Walnut in Fremont (map).

Dates:

• Tuesday, September 7, 2010

• Tuesday, October 12, 2010

See the Mission Peak Calendar for more dates.

Contact Info: Joe Barton joeb@sfbac.org

District Roundtable Meeting

Meets the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at the LDS Church at 810 Walnut in Fremont (map).

Dates:

• Thursday, September 9, 2010 - Spotlight on Scouting - Annual Resource Fair and sign up for Scouting For Food

• Thursday, October 14, 2010 - Troop Showcase; Recharter Packets will be available; pick-up Scouting For Food Door Hangers.

See the Mission Peak Calendar for more dates.

One of the goals at Roundtable is to minimize the number of meetings you need to attend. Therefore, we try to hold all kick-offs, workshops, etc. at Roundtable. Most of what we do would be of interest to every leader and active parent in a Pack, Troop, Crew, or Team.

Another goal is to have at least one member from each unit attend the meeting, if for no other reason just to bring hot current information back to your unit. In addition, I can't emphasize enough the benefit of networking with others - either sharing what you know, or asking a question for information you would like to know.

Highlights for September:

• Scout Shop Trading Post: Purchase Scouting books and materials at the Scout Shop Trading Post that will be there. Pick up your new Cub Scout 2010 Meeting Resource Guide.
• Activities: The latest on Mission Peak Scout Day on September 11th; Cub Scout Games; Tiger Cub Activities; Indoor Rally, etc.
• Advancement and Recognition: Merit Badge Extravaganzas, and ask about the Eagle advancement process.
• Annual Planning: Pick up your annual planning kit.
• Camping: Camping on September 10th; the Spring Camporee; Cub Scout Adventure and Day Camps; Boy Scout Summer Camps.
• Commissioners: Stop by and say hello, get a current calendar, and see what else they have.
• Cub Scout 2010 Break Out: Learn all about the new Cub Scout 2010 Program Delivery Method.
• Dragon Boat Races: Look for Gary Ely and see your race bracket.
• Fall Recruiting: Order your Fall Recruiting Flyers.
• HAT Training: Find out all about it and pick up a schedule.
• Order of the Arrow: Attend the break out and find out all about the OA, elections, etc.
• Popcorn: Have you signed up yet?
• Scouting For Food: Sign up for your Scouting For Food area.
• Training: Pick up a Training Calendar; ask about Youth Protection Training; updating your training records; ask about Cub Scouts 2010; NYLT; and, Wood Badge.
• The World Jamboree.

Contact Info: District Exec Joe Barton joeb@sfbac.org or District Commissioner Steve Armstrong starmstr@comcast.net

Eagle Board of Review

Dates:

Dates may change due to number of candidates; site or board member availability.  Usually first Tuesday and third Thursday of the month or as scheduled with the Life Scout candidate.

Contact Info: Merl Nygren nygreme@att.net

 

OA Village Meeting

Meets at 7:30pm on the 1st Thursday of the month.

Dates:

• Thursday, September 2, 2010

• Thursday, October 7, 2010

See the Mission Peak Calendar for more dates

Contact Info: Kari Costa cntrygrlkc@yahoo.com
Location: Scout House at Centerville Jr. High in Fremont (map)

 

Youth Protection Training

All registered Cub Scout leaders and "direct contact" active adults need to keep their Youth Protection Training current, which is not more than 2 year old. This course can be taken on line through MyScouting, or when available through a face to face course.

You do not need to be a registered leader nor do you need a Member ID (you can enter this information later) to take the online course. You will need to set up a MyScouting account to take the online YPT. Here's a link to the opening SFBAC Council page where the new YPT requirements are discussed and where My Scouting can be accessed: http://www.sfbac.org/. Here's the link to the sign-in page: https://myscouting.scouting.org/_layouts/MyScouting/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f_layouts%2fAuthenticate.aspx%3fSource%3d%252f&Source=%2f.

Remember: When you take a face to face training course be sure to bring your Scout ID card, which includes your Scout ID number. If you are unable to find your Scout ID card, please get your Scout ID number from your Cubmaster or Committee Chair or print a temporary Scout membership card from the Internet Advancement section of MyScouting.

 

Webelos Troop Shopping

As Webelos II start their roundup towards their arrow of light and consider checking out troops,  parents and scouts may find it useful to use this troop shopping checklist. 

 

Webelos & Boy Scout Sleepover - September 10-11, 2010
Dragon Boat Races and Cub Scout Games - September 11, 2010

We just received final approval from the City of Fremont for an overnight camping event on September 10th, and Dragon Boat Races and Cub Scout Games (Flyer) on September 11th at Lake Elizabeth. Here's what's planned for the 2 days:

• Overnight Camping check-in at 6 pm near the Boat House. Troops and Webelos Dens may participate. Troops and Webelos Dens will host their own Cracker Barrel on Friday night and provide enough to share with whomever stops by. Each Pack who has Webelos camping overnight will be assessed a $25.00 fee to go towards covering our costs for the 2 days of events.
• There will be an opening ceremony on Saturday morning at 9 am on September 11th that will include the following: Troops, Crews, and Packs marching in with their flags; a formal opening flag ceremony; and 15 to 30 minutes of opening comments from Steve Cho, our District Chair, and others about the 100th Anniversary, Scouting in the Tri-City Area, and a 9/11 commemoration. Bob Doherty will be our Master of Ceremonies.
• Followed by Dragon Boat racing instruction for all competing Boy Scouts for approximately 30 minutes, followed by the commencement of racing.
• The race course will be approximately 250 meters, and the Scouts will load up at the Lake Elizabeth dock, paddle out to the 250 meter mark and then race the other boat back to the dock.
• Each group of paddlers will race at least twice and there will be first - third place overall winners designated.
• A race schedule will be developed so each group will know when they will be racing.
• Participation by Webelos: Webelos Dens are invited to participate as a Den in the overnight camping. Webelos 2's may camp with a Troop if they are invited to join them for the overnight camping and the Dragon Boat Races. Webelos 2 leaders are welcome to contact Troops to arrange for a joint campout, and may refer to the attached list for the appropriate contacts. It is recommended that you contact a Scoutmaster by phone as your first step.
• All Dragon Boat paddlers must be able to swim, and safety equipment, including life vests are being provided. Any Webelos 2 Dragon Boat participants must be approved by a Scoutmaster to race as a member of a Troop team.
• Cub Scout Games will run from approximately 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. There will be multiple activities for Scouts to rotate through as a group that won't require any advance practice to accomplish. There will be a cost of $1.00 per Scout for a unique Mission Peak Scout Day Patch.
• Everyone will need to provide their own food, snacks, and water for the day on September 11th, although some food may be available at the Park concession stands. If we have a large crowd, the concession stands may be overwhelmed, so plan on bringing something on your own to provide for your needs.

The Cub Scout Day map indicates camping and parking areas.  Camping guidelines will follow the same rules established for the 2010 NorCal 100th Anniversary Jamboree. Please refer to the Camping Guidelines for more information or contact the following event Chairs:

• For the Friday overnight camping: TC Noble at nobletc@aol.com or 510-396-7499. Boy Scouts, Crews, and Webelos Dens only.
• For the Dragon Boat Races: Gary Ely at garyely@comcast.net or 510-796-8405. Webelos 2's may participate if invited by a Troop.
• Cub Scout Games and overall event information, contact: Steve Armstrong at starmstr@comcast.net or 510-693-7279.

Please send a return email to the 3 individuals in the "Cc:" line above with the number of Scouts you anticipate participating in the campout.  All Webelos, Boy Scouts, Teams, Posts and Crews are welcome to camp.  No non-Scout brothers or sisters please.

 

Newark Days Parade - September 18, 2010

Plan to march in the parade.

 

Cub Leader Specific Training - September 25, 2010

See Calendar event for details.  
Location: LDS Church at 810 Walnut in Fremont (map).

 

Webelos Naturalist Badge - San Francisco Bay National Wildlife refuge

Anyone out there need to earn a Naturalist badge? We’ve got the program that’s right for Webelos! Learn about birds, migration, flyways, food chains, human impact, and the importance of wetlands. Then take a walk and use our binoculars to spot birds in the wild. This program is available in two locations: Alviso and Fremont.

For Alviso: (Environmental Education Center, Alviso)
Maximum ratio of 1 adult for every 5 children. Space is limited to 20 people and program fills quickly. Reservations for winter scout programs begin on Reservations for Spring programs begin on Thursday, February 25th between 3-4 p.m. and will continue until program is full. Call Debra at 408-262-5513 ext. 102.

• Saturday, October 2, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

For Fremont: (Don Edwards Visitor Center, Fremont)
Bring your binoculars, or borrow one of ours. Space is limited to 15 Webelos. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 363 for reservations.

• Sunday, October 3, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Sunday, October 30, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Saturday, November 20, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

(Note: badges are not provided)

For more information and directions check out the Tideline newsletter.

 

Merit Badge Extravaganza - October 9, 2010

Come out for an opportunity to meet merit badge counselors and work on merit badges. Many counselors for different merit badges will be available. The list of available merit badges may vary so come on by to see who is there! Merit Badge List - coming soon.

IT'S FREE!

TO ALL BOY SCOUTS: All boy scouts must obtain blue cards from their Scoutmaster before attending.

To ADULT leaders, please help the boys attending and have some fun by volunteering to be one of the MB counselors from your troop.

Contact Info: Jim Lola jim.lola@gmail.com
Location: Gatewood LDS Church, 42500 Gatewood Drive, Fremont, CA (map)

 

Tiger Cub Pumpkin Patch - October 24, 2010

in Livermore, CA. Fremont date TBA.

JOIN SCOUTING

Boy Scouts of America offers terrific programs that help youth grow their character, citizenship and fitness (mental, moral and physical).

• For boys in the 1st - 5th grade, the program is called Cub Scouts, and they are organized into groups called packs, which are typically organized near a school or house of worship.
• For boys in the 6th-12th grade, the program is called Boy Scouts, and they are organized into groups called troops.
• For girls and boys 14 years of age or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade and under 21 years of age, there are additional programs. Venturers are organized into crews. Explorers are organized into posts.

For more information on joining Boy Scouts of America or finding a unit in the Fremont, Union City, Newark area, contact Steve Armstrong starmstr@comcast.net or Joe Barton joeb@sfbac.org. A list of open units and their meeting notes is posted on our About page.

 

NEWS

 

2010 Program changes for Cub Scouts

Check out this page for new the shift in Program Helps and Methods for Cub Scout Leaders http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/CubScouts2010.aspx Monthly Themes will be cub scout value theme based instead of the former "activity accent" theme used in the past.

FAQ about the new program http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/sitecore/content/Scouting/CubScouts%202010/FAQ.aspx

 

2010 Rank Advancement changes for Boy Scouts

Check out this page for new requirements for Tenderfoot, 2nd class, 1st Class and Life. Also, two new leadership positions of Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are now available for Star/Life/Eagle. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/2010RankUpdates.aspx

 

Flags to be Retired

The City of Fremont has provided a number of flags for proper retirement by scout units. If you would like to have a flag for an unit flag retirement ceremony or if you are interested in helping units in the District learn how to do a flag retirement event, contact Ron Fong rlfong@aol.com

 

Roundtable Staff

Roundtable is held 2nd Thursday each month - but needs staff! If you have benefited from this great forum in the past and would like to give back a little bit to pass onto the next generation, then please contact Steve Armstrong starmstr@comcast.net

 

Opportunites Available!

We are actively looking for volunteers to join the District Committee and help steer Scouting in the Tri-City Mission Peak District. There are chairmanships, coordinator positions as well as committee members and unit commissioners positions available. We have opportunities to fit into every time schedule. If you are interested please contact Joe Barton joeb@sfbac.org.

 

District Changes & News

Want to be notified of late-breaking changes and news in the district? Send the following information to MissionPeakDistrict-subscribe@yahoogroups.com:

• name
• unit #
• scouting position
• e-mail address

Updated September 7, 2010 DH