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Activities& ProgrAms

2016-17• Fall/Wintersave through march 2017

For our most up-to-date information go to www.pacsky.org

Pacific Skyline council Boy ScoutS of america

resource guide for families, leaders and volunteers

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scouting. success starts Here.the scouting program is designed to give youth the opportunity to mentor

their peers, build character, and learn values under the guise of having fun. these

activities not only help youth reach their full potential but also build strong family bonds.

the connections that scouts make with peers, parents, and community members support

their emotional growth and provide an exposure to a wide variety of experiences that last

a lifetime. the result is children and families who more resilient and ready for whatever

opportunities and challenges life may throw their way. Scouts truly are “Prepared. for life”!

Boy Ages 7-17

cUB scoUts - Ages 7-10—Building An Adventure

A parent led program. Specifically designed for the energy and curiosity of young boys, the program uses fun activities and outings to:

• promote character development and physical fitness

• guide boys through core moral and ethical values and give them a sense of personal achievement

• instill honesty, bravery, and respect through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance

• model citizenship, compassion, and courage by example

Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting, and parents are encouraged to play an active role. This family and community centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.

Boy scoUts - Ages 11-17—Becoming Tomorrow’s Leaders

Guided by adult mentors. Boy Scouts learn through experience—to lead an activity, plan an outing, run a meeting, and deliver a program. By engaging youth in a variety of outdoor activities and challenging them to do their best, Boy Scouts have fun while learning/building:

• Strong personal values, self-reliance, perseverance, and independence

• Self-esteem by setting and achieving goals

• Caring and nurturing relationships with parents, peers and other adult role models

• A desire to learn and to try new things

• Time management skills

• Teamwork, cooperation, and personal selling skills

Scouting also gives boys a safe place to learn (with the support of adults and peers) how to handle adversity and overcome obstacles—turning failures into wins.

orDer oF tHe ArroW (OA)

Scouting’s National Honor Society recognizes those scouts, chosen by their peers, who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership de-velopment and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America’s youth. To find out more, go to the Pacific Skyline Council OA Ohlone Lodge 63 website at: http://ohlone63.org

co-eD teens

ventUring - Co-Ed Ages 14-20 (or 13 & finished 8th grade)

Venturing Crews select a particular avocation or hobby interest (ranging from high adventure outdoor activities, to robotics, to theater) with an adult advisor. Activities are interdependent group experiences in which teamwork is critical to success. The “learning by doing” approach in a group setting provides opportunities for teens to develop:

• shared meaningful experiences

• bonding/supportive relationships with peers

• teamwork and practical skills in fun activities—organizing, planning, and leading local and remote outings/events

• communication and teaching skills

Each program is uniquely designed by that unit for that unit.

seA scoUts - Co-Ed Ages 14-20 (or 13 & finished 8th grade)

Supervised by experienced mariners, Sea Scouts sail and cruise either sailboats or power vessels while learning the time tested skills of a sailor. During the boating season, Sea Scouts learn:

• how to operate the vessel with a focus on the safe and proper methods of handling boats

• the meaning of buoys and lights

• how to take advantage of wind and tide

• how to drop anchor and approach a dock

• maintenance of the ship which may include welding and engine repair

The teens practice what they learn in outings on the bay/ocean and can partici-pate in sailing races and regattas with other units from all over the country. Each program is uniquely tailored to the vessel and her Scouts.

eXPLorers - Co-Ed Ages 14-20 (or 13 & finished 8th grade)

Designed for a specific career field such as law enforcement, fire/rescue, medical, etc., Exploring is sponsored and run by a local government or business entity. Directed by professionals, teens lead activities simulating real situations and participate in real time projects. Teens get to see if a particular career path might be a good fit for them, very much like an internship, and typically learn:

• practical knowledge of and experience in a specific career

• what it’s like to work in a specific field, what types of career paths one might take, and what it takes to be successful

• work/life skills—communication, dependability, teamwork

• organizing and leading team meetings

Each program is specific to a given career.

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table of contents

resoUrces

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contAct Us

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . resoUrces

ProgrAms

3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . cUB scoUt ProgrAms

5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boy scoUt ProgrAms

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ventUring

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seA scoUts

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trAining

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FUnDing

11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . FrienDs oF scoUting

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . events

BAck cover . . . . . generic registrAtion Form

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Phone: Phone: (650) 358-0588 fax: (650) 358-0590

PALo ALto trADing Post PALo ALtoLocation: lucie Stern community center

1305 middlefield road Palo alto, ca 94301

Hours: tue-Sat, 11am-6pm closed 1:30-2pm for lunch Sun-mon, cloSeD

Phone: Phone: (650) 327-5900 fax: (650) 327-1905

onLine resoUrcesPacific skyline council www.pacsky.orgohlone Lodge, order of the Arrow www.ohlone63.org

FAceBook PAges:

Pacific skyline council www.facebook.com/PacificSkylinecouncil

Discovery District www.facebook.com/DiscoveryDistrict

international committee www.facebook.com/groups/124770957658461

ADministrAtive services Pacific skyline council service center (650) 341-5633 • 1150 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404scoUt sHoPs At the shops you’ll Find: uniforms, insignia, literature, awards, camping equipment, Gift certificates, crafts, and more.

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eXecUtive stAFF

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email Address Scout executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian curtis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x102 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Scout executive . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x101 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ron chang . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x103 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Davey Warner . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x115 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director - redwood . . . . . . . . . . . . tom kenney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x114 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director - Scoutreach . . . . . . . . . . Henry reyes . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-327-5900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director - Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . mark manchester . . . . . . . . . 650-327-5900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] executive - Discovery . . . . . . . . . . - Vacant - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Program Specialist - exploring . . . . . . . . . kim trask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x116 . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

oFFice sUPPort stAFF

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email Address member care representative . . . . . . . . . .lauren Gallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x112 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] manager & finance Support . . . . . .lisolette owens . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x108 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] assistant and Webmistress . . .laurel feddock . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x105 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephanie Schwarz . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x100 . . . . . . . . . [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mary Jane Stiff . . . . . . . . . . . 650-341-5633 x107 . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

scoUt sHoPs

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email Address foster city Store manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . irving Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-358-0588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] alto Store manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . robert tocchini . . . . . . . . . . 650-327-5900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

rAnger stAFF

Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email Address Properties and facilities manager . . . . . . .Sonny Payne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-759-5545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] creek ranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sonny Payne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-759-5545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] ranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Hartline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831-338-2990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

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resources

AmericAn FLAg retire-ment kitsFree at both our service centers.

the kits include an american flag that has been

given to the Scout office for retirement and an instruction sheet on how to do a flag retirement ceremony. the instruction sheet describes how to cut up the flag (so it is no longer considered a flag before burning it), a script to use during the retirement, info on flag recycling, and some flag his-tory. this is a perfect program to enhance a Den, Pack, Patrol or troop ceremony or meeting.

cPr DUmmiesFor training!

We have a set of 10 cPr dummies you can use to teach your Scouts or train your leaders.

gPs Units & comPAsses AvAiLABLe to cHeck oUtBorrow these any time!

We have 8 GPS units and compasses that your Pack, troop, or crew can borrow to introduce Scouts to Global Position-ing Systems and its usefulness for land navigation. if you are looking for more of a challenge, have fun locating hidden geo-caches using these incredible tools.

Fire circLe seAt cUsHions For use at the Lucie stern center Fire circle.

these seat pads can be checked out at the Palo alto Scout Shop during regular shop hours. to reserve, stop by or call (650) 327-5900.

scoUt service Project signsto spread the word.

We have several “Scout Service Project” signs that can be checked out for eagle or unit service projects. let your neighbors know the good things the Boy Scouts are doing!

meeting roomsUse the scout service centers for group meetings.the foster city Service center has two large meeting rooms (for up to 12 people each), both equipped with Wifi and audio/visual equipment. the Palo alto Service center’s main room, also equipped with state of the art a/V equipment, provides space for crowds of up to 59. Space does fill quickly, so be sure to contact either council office to reserve your space up to two months in advance.

cAmPFire in tHe cityLocated behind the Palo Alto service center, the Pacific skyline council is proud to offer the area affectionately known as ‘the Fire circle’ for scout unit special events and meetings.

this beautiful brick courtyard and fire ring is big enough to seat 300 individuals and boasts a stage and lighting to make any evening event all that much more memora-ble. to reserve the fire circle for a nominal cleaning fee, contact either council Service center and ask for your District executive.

tABLetoP DisPLAy itemsBorrow these any time!We have a pop-up tent, 6’ and 8’ table cloths, free-standing tabletop signs (includ-ing cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, ex-ploring and Sea Scout panels) and a floor sign (retractor) for units to check out from the foster city Service center. these can be used indoors or outdoors at art & Wine festivals, fairs, school recruitment nights, etc. call to reserve (650) 341-5633.

all the resources below are available for use at either no cost or a for a nominal cleaning fee.

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cub scout Programsfor more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

cUB-PArent WeekenDFamilies only commit to one night of camping if they choose or they can come just for the day. indy’s mountain theme - Sharp-en your shooting skills in archery and BB guns so you can beat the grave robbers and succeed in the ultimate test! explore the ruins, search for treasure and dodge the dastardly traps set by the ancients. Will you succeed in the QueSt? find out this September!

Activities: theme-related crafts, games as well as archery, BB guns, swimming, campfire program and one night of camping.

cost: $25 per youth under age 6 $50 per youth age 6 and over

$50 per adultDates: Sat-Sun, Sep 24-25, 2016times: check-in begins Sat 9:00am

check-out Sun by 12 noonLocation: Boulder creek Scout reservation

jotA - jAmBoree-on-tHe-Airvisit an amateur radio station k6B and talk to oth-er scouts on the radio! We’ll talk to other scouts in the Bay Area, around the U.s., and maybe in other countries. you can also find out how to become an ama-teur radio operator and how to use radio in your troop.

cost: freeDate: Sat, oct 15, 2016times: 11am-5pmLocation: Palo alto Service centerQuestions? contact Walter underwood at [email protected] to Find out more? Go to the national Jota page at www.scouting.org/jota.aspx

cub scoutingis for boys in1st – 5th grades.

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WEbElOs X-TrEmEAn introduction to the fun and excitement of the Boy scout program for Webelos and their parents.Activities: archery, monkey Bridge, pioneering projects, canoeing, orienteering, obstacle course, and more!

cost: $20 per Scout, $30 after 9/15 $15 per adult, $25 after 9/15

Dates: Sat, Sep 24, 2016times: 10am–4pmLocation: coyote Point, San mateoBring: Shooting sports permission, refillable

water bottle, sturdy shoes (no sandals), and be in Scout uniform.

for more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

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cub scout Programs

cUB-on FAmiLy cAmPingone of the Pacific skyline council’s most popular events, this is a great introduction to camping for families new to scout-

ing. meals are provided for all participants and a trained staff facilitates all of the activity areas. We offer “the Bobcat trail”

for new Scouts and the Spirit of the arrow program for Webelos Scouts. arrive in camp as early as friday evening (6pm), set up your

campsite with the rest of your pack and get ready for a whole weekend of fun! individual families are encouraged to attend as well. activity areas are open all day Saturday and until lunch on Sunday, with trained staff to help you all along the way. Parents are asked to volunteer for one shift in one of the activity areas and one shift in the kitchen facility.

Activities: camping, boating, archery, BB guns, hiking, pocket knife safety, swimming, campfire program and featuring “Spirit of the ar-row”— a special program for Webelos ii Scouts.

cost: $70 per person 6 & over, $35 per person 5 & underDates: aug 19-21, Sep 30-oct 2, oct 14-16, 2016times: check-in starts 6pm friday, check-out after lunch SundayLocation: cutter Scout reservation

scoUting For FooDDates: Door Hanger Drop-off

nov 12, 2016 food Pick-up nov 19, 2016

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Den cHieF trAiningthis course is for Boy scouts wishing to become den chiefs. We will identify den chief responsibilities and tasks, and describe the den chief’s relationship to the adult den leaders and how that relates to the den chief’s activities with the den.cost: $15Date: Sat, aug 27, 2016times: 8:30am-12:30pmLocation: Palo alto Service center

Boy scout Programsfor more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

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scoUting For FooDDates: nov 12, 2016 Door Hanger Drop-off.

nov 19, 2016 food Pick-up.

merit BADge miDWAyA 1-day event for scouts to earn new merit Badges and to finish incomplete ones.the midway is an introduction to the merit Badge process as well as a chance to earn eagle-required merit badges. this is also an opportunity to explore career and hobby interests that you may have. each year the midway offers a rotation of over 24 badges taught by knowledgeable instructors. classes fill quickly so be prepared for registration day!cost: $25Date: feb 11, 2017 (changed from feb 4)reg. starts: Dec 5, 2016 in-council, Dec 12, 2016 out-of-councilnotes: advanced registrations only, no walk-ins.

Please see website for latest information.Location: ralston middle School, Belmont

jotA - jAmBoree-on-tHe-AirSee page 3 for details.

kLonDike DerByWinter camping and competition!the events will include: Sleds, Jumbo Ski, Snowshoe relay, Spear throw, fire Building, Swill Spit, ice rescue, Hasty Shelter Building, Ptarmingan Shoot, out of reach essential Gear, throw-ing sticks.cost: $18 early, $20 regular, $25 lateDate: fri-Sun, Jan 27-29, 2017Location: cisco Grove campground & rV, 48415 Hampshire rock road, Soda Springs, ca

s.t.e.m. merit BADge miDWAystem = science, technology, engineering, mathematics. A 1-day event for scouts to earn new stem merit Badges and to finish incomplete ones.classes offered in the past have been: astronomy, computers, elec-tronics, energy, engineering, Game Design, Geology, inventing, model Design & Building, nuclear Science, radio, reptile and amphibian Study, Space exploration, Weather, Stem noVa award.cost: $25Date: Sat, Dec 3, 2016reg. starts: oct 17, 2016 in-council, oct 24, 2016 out-of-councilLocation: ralston middle School, Belmont

AnnUAL coUnciL AWArDs Dinnercome honor the recipients of the silver Beaver Award. the Silver Beaver award is presented by the national council, Boy Scouts of america, through the local council to adult volunteer Scouters for their distinguished service to youth and their commu-nity. it is the highest award a Boy Scout council can bestow upon a volunteer Scouter.

cost: $50 per personDate: tue, feb 28, 2016time: 6:30 pmLocation: San mateo elks club, San mateo

2017 sUmmer cAmP DAtes

cUtter scoUt reservAtion - Boulder creek, caDates: Session 1 - July 16 - 22, Sun-Sat

Session 2 - July 24 - 29, mon-Sat

cAmP oLjAto - lakeshore, caDates: Session 1 - June 18 - June 24, Sun-Sat

Session 2 - June 25 - July 1, Sun-Sat Session 3 - July 2 - July 8, Sun-Sat Session 4 - July 9 - July 15, Sun-Sat Session 5 - July 16 - July 22, Sun-Sat Session 6 - July 23 - July 29, Sun-Sat

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orDer oF tHe ArroW

FALL inDUction FALL FeLLoWsHiPDate: Sep 30- oct 2, 2016 Date: oct 21-23, 2016Location: Boulder creek Location: cutter Scout reservation

cALiForniA trADe-o-ree & memorABiLiA AUctioncost: admission free, tables $5/dayDate: Sat, nov 11, 2016, 5:00pm-9:30pm Sun, nov 12, 2016, 9:00am-3:00pmLocation: Palo alto Service centerQuestions? contact David miura at [email protected] or (415) 235-4462.

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for more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

goLD rUsH ADventUre! experience the “gold fever” of pioneers flocking west

to find their fame and fortune. Do you have what takes to stake and work your claim? featured Programs: Pan

for gold, shoot archery and muzzleloading rifles, start a fire with flint & steel, make candles, rope, and bullets, lasso

a steer and cut wood for your cabin! can you cook in a dutch oven, make jerky and bread? neW tHiS year: can you win the

Gold rush challenge?

cost: in-council $25, $30 after 10/2. out-of-council $5 more.Dates: oct 14-16, 2016times: fri evening to Sun morningLocation: Boulder creek Scout reservation

1-DAy AviAtion, WeAtHer, Astronomy merit BADge ProgrAms At HiLLer AviAtion mUseUmBoy scouts can complete their requirements for the Aviation, Weather or Astronomy merit Badge thru special 1-day programs at Hiller aviation museum in San carlos. Go to www.hiller.org/scout-badge for details.cost: $45 aviation, $50 Weather, $55 astronomy

Aviation - 9:30am-4:00pm: Participants build and fly model gliders, inspect the museum’s cessna cardinal, and complete an air traffic control simula-tion. requirements are completed the day of the program.2016 - oct 1, nov 5, Dec 17. 2017 - Jan 14, feb 11, mar 18.

Weather - 9:00am-4:00pm:Participants complete weather experiments including lightning and tornado formation, icing an airplane wing, construction of a working weather station, and much more!2016 - Dec 3. 2017 - Jan 28, feb 25, mar 25, apr 29

Astronomy - 9:00am-4:00pm:Participants construct working telescopes, complete a range of observations in the Starlab planetarium, use a variety of telescopes to observe the Sun and moon, lead a public observation session and more!2016 - oct 8, Dec 10. 2017 - feb 4, apr 8

Location: Hiller aviation museum 601 Skyway rd., San carlos

register thru Hiller museum: www.hiller.org/learn-and-discover/boy-scouts

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seA scoUts ProgrAmsea scouting is a coed, ship-based program for youth 14-20 years of age, (or 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade). sea scouts have positive and character-build-ing experiences while learning the time test-ed skills of a sailor. each sea scout group is called a “ship” and each ship works with a specific vessel on an ongoing basis. meeting schedule is dependent on the specific ship as are the skills that the scouts will learn. some sea scouts are a part of a sailing ship and learn fundamentals of sailing. some sea scouts are a part of a motorized ship, and learn the mechanics of that ship’s systems. each program is uniquely suited to the vessel and her scouts.

For more info on our Sea Scouts Program: contact Jason Dugan at (650) 341-5633 or [email protected] or see our Sea Scouts webpage at www.pacsky.org/Scouting/SeaScouts.

venturing Programsfor more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

ventUring ProgrAmventuring is a youth development program of the Boy scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 years of age or 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade and under 21 years of age. venturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. youth in venturing will experience a program that is fun and full of challenge and adventure.

For more information on our Venturing Program: contact Jason Dugan at (650) 341-5633 or [email protected] or see our Venturing webpage at www.pacsky.org/Scouting/Venturing.

sea scout Programs

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exploring Programs

career exploration Program—co-ed for ages 14-20this unique career exploration program provides students with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of professions. you also network and develop relationships with professionals already working in those fields. Gain hands-on experience to determine whether or not a particular career field is right for you. Get to know other young adults sharing your same interests and aspirations. it’s the first step in identifying career possibilities while having fun in an exciting and comfortable environment!

To learn how to start an Exploring post or to join one of our current programs, please contact kim trask at (650) 341-5633. or see our exploring web page at www.pacsky.org/Scouting/exploring.

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for more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

Adult training courses

YOuTh PrOTEcTiONthe Boy scouts of America places the great-est importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth. to that end, BsA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies which are widely recognized today as “state of the art,” and provides parents and leaders with training and resources for the cub scout, Boy scout, sea scout, and venturing programs.BSa’s youth protection program compris-es four key components: (1) a multi-lay-ered volunteer application and screening process, including local selection and screening, national criminal background checks, and verification that Scouting has not flagged a volunteer as ineligible for service; (2) extensive training programs designed specifically to teach Scouts and adult volunteers how to recognize and prevent abuse; (3) clear policies that cre-ate barriers to abuse of youth members;

and (4) mandatory reporting of allegation or suspicion of abuse.

reQUirements1. youth Protection training is required

for all BSa registered volunteers, regardless of position.

2. new adult volunteers and leaders are required to take youth Protection training (available online for each level of Scouting) before submitting an application for registration. Proof of completion for the appropriate training course must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.

3. each youth Protection training course is valid for 24-months. We recommend repeating alternating youth Protection training courses annually to maintain currency at each level. Volunteers lack-ing current youth Protection training will not be reregistered during Scout-ing’s annual re-chartering process.

all registered adults in Scouting must remain current in youth Protection training to continue Participation. for more information go to www.pacsky.org/training or call us at (650) 341-5633.

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Adult training coursesfor more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

on-going montHLy trAining

District roUnDtABLesDo 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.

Cost: freeDate: District roundtables are held

on the first thursday of the month

Times: 7:30pmLocations:

Discovery District - 730 Sharp Park road, Pacifica lDS church

redwood District - 468 Grand avenue, redwood city redeemer lutheran church

Stanford District - 190 Jordan avenue, los altos lDS church

ventUring ForUm (ventUring roUnDtABLe) come and find out what other crews are doing and meet your fellow advisors and crew adults. Share what your unit is doing and brainstorm ways to make our Ventur-ing program even more successful.

Cost: free Date: fourth thursday of every month Time: 7:30pm Location: 468 Grand avenue

redwood city redeemer lutheran church

BALoo (BAsic ADULt LeADer oUtDoor orientAtion)Get the most out of the cub Scout experience! learn how to have fun in the outdoors. every pack should have at least one adult who has completed this training. you do not have to be a registered leader to attend.

Boy scoUt Position-sPeciFicrequired for all Scoutmasters and assistants.

cUB scoUt ArcHery & BB gUn rAnge oFFicer trAining1-day course. this course gives the basics of archery and BB gun instruction, range operations, and shooting skills so you can run an effective archery or BB gun program for cub Scouts and Webelos. We’ll do archery in the morning, rifle range in the afternoon.

cUB scoUt LeADer-sPeciFic trAiningDeveloped to give new leaders the knowl-edge and skills needed to be successful. the first part is an introduction to Scouting and the cub Scout Pack. the second part is a module on how cub Scouts have fun in the pack and the den. the third part is specific training for cubmaster, Den leader, Pack committee and Pack trainer.

HigH ADventUre trAiningfor anyone who intends to take Scout units on outings that are more than a few miles from the trail head. emphasis is on safety, first aid, and program planning. cost includes syllabus, snacks and meals, and training badge.

intro to oUtDoor LeADer skiLLsrequired for all Scoutmasters and assistants.

snoW cAmPing AnD Winter sAFety trAiningconduct fun and safe snow trips for your troop! learn about appropriate clothing & equipment, cooking techniques, Weather considerations, Shelter construction and much more!

mUzzLe LoADing riFLe instrUctor coUrsethis course gives the students the skills, knowledge and attitude to become a muzzle loading rifle instructor who can teach the basic muzzle loading rifle shoot-ing program.

nor-cAL commissioners’ coLLege all commissioners invited and encouraged to attend!!

rAnge sAFety oFFicer trAiningthis course is designed to give the students the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to run a range safely.

University oF scoUtingnew to Scouting? Get heading in the right direction at the university of Scouting! Doz-ens of courses for leaders and parents of cub Scouts, Boy Scout, Venturers, explor-ers, and Sea Scouts.

WooD BADgethe purpose of Wood Badge is simple: it gives men and women the knowledge and skills necessary to strengthen the entire Scouting program from cub Scouts through Venturing. it provides dedicated Scout-ers with the concepts, tools and methods needed to be effective leaders.

“every scout deserves a trained leader.”

-lord Baden-Powell9

tHese coUrses Are oFFereD sePt 2016–mArcH 2017.

visit www.pacsky.org/training for specific dates and registration.

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Adult training courses

Becoming A merit BADge coUnseLorthe merit badge counselor is a key player in the Boy Scout advancement program. as a merit badge counselor, your mission is to join fun with learning. you are both a teacher and mentor as the Scout works on a merit badge and learns by doing. your hands-on involvement could inspire a Scout to develop a lifelong hobby, pursue a particular career, or become an indepen-dent, self-supporting adult.

reQUirements• Register with the District by completing

an application• Complete the Merit Badge Counselor

training class• Complete the Merit Badge Counselor

information forman individual may be a counselor for any number of merit Badges, as long as he/she is qualified for each subject. trained merit Badge counselors can choose to make themselves available to Scouts in their district and neighboring districts within the council or may limit themselves to a single unit.

trAiningin addition to the required forms, you must take merit Badge counselor orientation (see below) and youth Protection training.for forms, go to www.pacsky.org/links

orientAtionStanford District Date: Second tuesday of each month Time: 7:30pm Location: Palo alto Service center Contact: Donna & ted marcopulos at [email protected] or (650) 960.4025. Scouters from other districts are welcome.

redwood District Date: Second thursday of each month Location: redeemer lutheran School in redwood city when the coordinator knows someone is coming.

Contact: Pam fosnes at [email protected] or (650) 369.9630.

Discovery District Contact: Deb Quinn at [email protected].

for more information on events and programs, please call us at (650) 341-5633 or visit our website at www.pacsky.org.

oUr merit BADge sPonsors

A+ japanese Auto repairautomotive maintenancewww.aplusjapaneseautorepair.com

grant road DentalDentistrywww.grantroaddental.com

Hiller Aviation museumaviation www.hiller.org

midpeninsula regional open space DistrictHikingwww.openspace.org

morgan Family FoundationJim & Becky morganSoil & Water conservation www.morganfamilyfoundation.org

spaulding Familyfamily life

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Friends of scoutingFrienDs oF scoUtingit costs the council approximately $2.6 million to provide all of our Scouting programs to your sons and daughters. friends of Scouting is the means by which the council raises funds to cover these costs and comes from each family’s contribution to support the programs. See the iceBerg for details.

Where Do my Payments go?• registration fee of $24 goes to the

national office.• Pack / troop / crew / Ship dues pay for lo-

cal expenses: unit equipment and supplies; camping and activity fees; rank advancement badges, merit badges, and other recognition given to Scouts.

• activities fees (e.g. Day camp and Summer camp) pay for that activity (direct staff, supplies, etc.).

How is the “Friends of scouting” amount determined?the council budget (net of camping) is divided by the number of Scout participants. the council needs about $15.50/month to provide the nec-essary resources to support each Scout.

What happens if i don’t contribute?the council must cover expenses with donations that: fund camp infrastructure projects; expand current youth activities and adult training pro-grams; and provide outreach projects to disad-vantaged youth in our underserved communities. additionally, many donors and foundations who can contribute will only do so if a majority of our families donate to Scouting.

What if i can’t afford to pay the “Friends of scouting”? no family or Scout will be denied a Scouting experience because of their financial situation. a monthly contribution of $15.50 (or annual of $185) is suggested but participation at any level is important and gratefully recognized. Please donate at a level meaningful to you.

How Do i Donate? Donate by check, online (use Qr code), or by credit card (monthly @ $15.50; annual @ $185). or visit www.pacsky.org and click on the “Donate now” button at the bottom of the page. Dona-tions to friends of Scouting may be eligible for corporate matching Gifts. check www.pacsky.org/SupportScouting for a list of companies.

Donations to friends of Scouting are tax-deductible.

Learn more at www.pacsky.org/FOS

the true cost of scouting is just Like an

iceBerg!Meeting CostsBoy’s LifeUniforms

Activity FeesRegistrationCamp Fees

EquipmentBooks

What you see above the water is only a fraction

$0–

$50–

$100–

$150–

$185–

Camp Maintenance: Oljato, Cutter, and

Boulder Creek.

Camp/Program Equipment

Recognitions/Awards for Youth and Leaders

Scout Shops in Foster City and Palo Alto

Trained Professional Staff

Charter Fees

Registration, Advancement, Records,

etc.

Council Website, Newsletters, Publications

Insurance & Liability Coverage for Adults

and Youth

Printing & Postage

Training for > 2500 Volunteers

Keep Scouting Afloat!

What Friends of Scouting Covers . . .

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events

PoPcorn 2016Why sell Popcorn: What is your ideal year of scouting? if money were no object, what would you do with your scouts? summer camp in Alaska, per-haps? new equipment? visit the Florida sea Base? take your unit to Philmont? A day of play at Disneyland or great America?endless Possibilities: With popcorn, liter-ally all are possible and anything else your unit can dream of. each fall, Scouts across america take part in their council’s annual popcorn sale. Boys sell to their friends and family, neighborhood, door to door and at store fronts. about 37% of each sale goes directly back to the Scout’s unit to use however leadership decides. ask yourself or your units leadership about how popcorn sales can affect what you do this year.

Supporting Pacific Skyline: Beyond that, another almost 30% helps support our Pa-cific Skyline council. those funds are used

to support camp development, activities and to include more kids in the experience of Scouting.

effective fundraising Program: year after year, annual popcorn sales have proven to be the most effective means of fundraising available to Scouts. on average, Scouts make more money per hour invested than in selling any other products, holding car washes or just about any other fundraising method. that is why nearly every council in the country takes part in the popcorn sale.

learn new Skills: in addition to raising money, popcorn sales teaches Scouts a host of life skills. these skills include entrepreneurship, how to communicate effectively and the value of paying their own way.

extended Sale Dates: the popcorn sale begins aug 18 and concludes oct 29.

Questions? contact Jason Dugan, Pop-corn Staff advisor, at (650) 341-5633 or [email protected], or anna c. Sheen, 2016 Popcorn chairman at [email protected].

or learn more at www.pacsky.org/Support/Popcorn

bOY scOuTchrisTmAs TrEE lOTPresent this coupon for

$5 Offany tree 6’ or taller.

We acceptcAsh, chEcKs & crEDiT cArDs

4tH AnnUAL AUtUmn gALAnov 5, 2016

ignite your camping spirit at our autumn Gala & auction; celebrate fall with a fun party and auction; and support your three council camps: cutter, Boulder creek, and oljato.

cost: $150 per personDate: Saturday, november 5, 2016 time: 6:00pm receptionLocation: Hiller aviation museum

601 Skyway Blvd, San carlosQuestions? ron chang, Development Director

(650) 341-5633 [email protected]

cHristmAs tree Lotnov 25, 2016—Dec 22, 2016Get your christmas tree at our Boy Scout tree lot and help the Pacific Skyline council! mon-thu 1:00pm - 9:00pm fridays 9:00am - 9:00pm Saturdays 9:00am - 9:00pm Sundays 10:00am - 9:00pmunits or individuals can volunteer. call Pacific Skyline council office at (650) 341-5633 to schedule your shift.

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Pacific skyline councilBoy Scouts of america1150 chess Drivefoster city, ca 94404www.pacsky.org

cHanGe SerVice reQueSteD non-Profit orGu.S. PoStaGePermit #231

San mateo, caPAiD

PAciFic skyLine coUnciL’s reFUnD PoLicy: Deposits, if applicable for an activity, are non-refundable but transferable. With a written request, full refunds may be given for payments made toward an activity, up to one month prior to the event. after that, refunds are not given except in the case of a valid medical emergency with written documentation.

Do We HAve yoUr emAiL ADDress? to receive our weekly enewsletter please send your email address to [email protected].

Pacific Skyline council • Boy ScoutS of america1150 Chess Drive • Foster City, CA 94404 • (650) 341-5633

registrAtion Form

adult name ________________________________________________________ email address_________________________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________________________Work Phone __________________________________ cell Phone _______________________________

address __________________________________________________________________city ______________________________________Zip __________________

PAyment oPtions: cHeck - make check payable to ‘BSa’ and mail to 1150 chess Dr., foster city, ca 94404

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Visa mastercard Discover amex # ________________________________________________________ exp. Date ___________cVV _________

Signature ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________

• Registration form may be copied.• Registrations may also be done online at www.pacsky.org.• Find registration info under event’s calendar listing at pacsky.org/Calendar-Main

event Date name of attendee Scout’s aGe cost

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youth’s Unit type Pack troop crew Post

youth’s Unit # ___________

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