View the 2013-2014 Mission Peak District Calendar (Rev 6/8/2013).

The calendar covers the dates 7/1/13-12/31/14. We will try to limit revisions, but they will be made as needed. So be sure to check it out when you see a new revision date. Changes will be highlighted in yellow.

Effective January 1, 2014, two changes to Merit Badge requirements for Eagle Scout:

1. Cooking MB will be added as an Eagle required merit badges

   The total number of merit badges required for the Eagle Scout Award will remain at 21. In other words, instead of 12 Eagle-required badges and 9 elective badges, a Scout must earn 13 Eagle-required and 8 elective badges.

2. A new MB - Sustainability will also be an optional alternate to Environmental Science effective January 1, 2014 Sustainability MB will be introduced at Jamboree in 2013.

More info - http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2012/10/17/cooking-sustainability-merit-badges-to-become-eagle-required/

NOTE: If a Life Scout had already started work toward Eagle rank before January 1, 2014, using requirements that were current before January 1, 2014, he may switch to the new requirements, or continue with the old requirements. After January 1, 2014, you must use the requirements as they are presented in the Boy Scout Handbook (34622) or in the Boy Scout Requirements book. Source: The Guide to Advancement, in section 4.0.0.1

NOTE: Look for a new Boy Scout Handbook to be issued in 2013.

NOTE: Check out the Eagle Rank Submission Process Information (including the December 2012 edition of the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook) http://www.sfbac.org/programs/advancement

Do you know who your Unit Commissioner is? Find your Unit Commissioner.

What is a Commissioner?

Need to fill out a tour permit? Check out the latest information on filing a tour permit (updated: March 1, 2011).

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 Boy Scouts of America page where the new YPT requirements are discussed and where My Scouting can be accessed: http://scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx. Here's the link to the MyScouting 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.

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