UPCOMING EVENTS
Start planning for 2009-2010 Scouting Year
Check out the 2009-2010 Mission Peak District Calendar [5] (Rev 8/21).
Volunteers are needed to make the following events happen: Tiger Cub Pumpkin Patch, Tiger Cub Kite Day, Chess Tournament, Cub Scout Games, District Pinewood Derby, Fishing Derby
District Operating Committee Meeting
Each month the Mission Peak District Committee meets on the Tuesday before Roundtable, which is on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 7:00 pm at the LDS Church at 810 Walnut in Fremont (map [6]).
Dates:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
See the Mission Peak Calendar [7] for more dates.
Contact Info: Joe Barton joeb@sfbac.org [8]
District Roundtable Meeting
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the LDS Church at 810 Walnut in Fremont (map [9]).
Dates:
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
See the Mission Peak Calendar [10] 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.
Breakout Sessions for March:
- Boy Scouts: TBA
- Cub Scouts: TBA
Contact Info: District Exec Joe Barton joeb@sfbac.org [11] or District Commissioner Steve Armstrong starmstr@comcast.net [12]
Eagle Board of Review
Dates:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
See the Mission Peak Calendar [13] for more dates
Contact Info: Merl Nygren nygreme@att.net [14]
OA Village Meeting
Meets at 7:30pm on the 1st Thursday of the month.
Dates:
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
See the Mission Peak Calendar [15] for more dates
Contact Info: Kari Costa cntrygrlkc@yahoo.com [16]
Location: Scout House at Centerville Jr. High in Fremont (map [17])
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, March 13, 2010 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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. All programs are led by June Smith.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 23, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Note: badges are not provided)
For more information and directions check out the Tideline [18] newsletter.
Varsity Leader Specific Training - March 6, 2010 @ 9:00 am
It is recommended that every adult associated with a Varsity unit attend this course.
• For LDS units, that would include Bishoprics, Young Men’s Presidencies, Committee Members, Scout Leaders, parents, and any others interested.
• For non-LDS or individuals interested in the program (though not currently affiliated with a unit), you are more than welcome to join the discussion about how to develop this valuable part of the BSA program!
Cost: Eighteen dollars ($18.00) per person
Location: LDS Church, Gading Road Building, 26101 Gading Road, Hayward (map [19])
For details and to register, please check out the flyer [20].
Contact: Steve Petersen spetersen10@sbcglobal.net [21] or John Bellamy johnbellamy@comcast.net [22].
BALOO
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event that introduces leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping.
Participants who complete this training course will:
- Understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program.
- Gain the skills needed to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity.
- Learn more about the resources available from the BSA for carrying out this activity.
This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a pack campout.
Available Dates:
Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 9:00am - Tres Ranchos - Contact Marcus Krause MarcusK726@comcast.net [23]
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 8:00am - Twin Valley - Contact Jeff Biehl at tvtrainingchair@yahoo.com [24] or Phil Weiss at TvCubTrainers@yahoo.com [25]
Unfortunately, Mission Peak's scheduled BALOO training on March 20 has been cancelled. Please contact Tom Sims trsims@att.net [26] for questions.
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (SM/ASM) - April 10, 2010
For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, this training is divided into four parts. The first three parts concentrate on troop operation and can be completed in one full day or three evenings. The fourth part, which focuses on outdoor skills, lasts approximately a day and a half, depending on the skill level of the new leader. The leader is considered trained upon completion of This Is Scouting, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
For troop committee members, Leader Specific training includes the Troop Committee Challenge. By following the Troop Committee Training Syllabus, participants can complete the challenge in three hours, after which they are considered trained.
Contact Info: Tom Sims trsims@att.net [27]
Location: Scout House at Centerville Jr. High, Fremont, CA (map [28])
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (SM/ASM) Acorn - April 11, 2010 and April 23 - 25, 2010
Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.
The course is a day and a half long, but a leader can move at an accelerated pace by demonstrating mastery of a specific skill. The emphasis is on the skill, rather than on attending the course.
Contact Info: Tom Sims trsims@att.net [29]
Location: Rancho Los Mochos
Merit Badge Extravaganza - May 8, 2010 9:00 am
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! Check the flyer for the list of merit badge councelors that will be available (Coming Soon).
Also available will be EDGE method training. Check the flyer for details (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 [30]
Location: Gatewood LDS Church, 42500 Gatewood Drive, Fremont, CA (map [31])
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 in high school, 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 [32] or Joe Barton joeb@sfbac.org [33]. A list of open units and their meeting notes is posted on our About page [34].
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 [35] 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 [36]
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 [37]
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 [38]
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 [39]
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 [40].
New Training Program
National has come out with the new training program for the new leaders in the Scouting program. Check out the multi-media THIS IS SCOUTING at http://olc.scouting.org/ [41]. THIS IS SCOUTING replaces the module New Leaders Essentials.
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 [42]:
- name
- unit #
- scouting position
- e-mail address
Updated February 24, 2010 DH
Updated March 29, 2009 RLF