Various Council Activities For Youths and Adults

 

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Sept 2015 ISSUE Special Edition  Golden Empire Council

FREE PATCH!!  Just Arrived  Request your free Limited Co-branded Sacramento Kings Patch today! Learn more about how to be a King of the Empire Register Here    The Golden Empire Council is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Sacramento Kings. This partnership is fourfold:   1. Each new youth who joins Scouting this fall will receive a FREE ticket to the Sacramento Kings game on Monday, November 9th vs. the San Antonio Spurs! 2. Current members of the Golden Empire Council who complete two simple steps can become a King of the Empire and receive a co-branded Kings Council Shoulder Patch! Register Now  3. Scout Night with the Kings on Friday, February 26th vs. the Los Angeles Clippers. Scout families get a special ticket prices and special experiences at the game. 4. Any Scout who sells $1,000 in popcorn during the 2015 Popcorn sale will receive a free tickets to the March 11th Kings game vs. the Orlando Magic to include special pre, during and post-game activities with exclusive access to watch Kings players warm-up before the game!   We are very excited to have this partnership as we say goodbye to Sleep Train Arena this year and welcome the new downtown Golden One Arena next year! For More Information on our partnership with the Kings and the King of the Empire program, see our website at Sacramento King Promotions    National Jamboree Road Show-Oct 10th  The Golden Empire Council's contingent for the 2017 National Jamboree is now forming. On October 10, 2015 there will be informational rallies for Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Ventures, parents, and leaders that are interested in finding out about the 2017 Jamboree and associated tour. The rally will cover Who Can Attend, How to Apply, Health and Safety, Fees and Payments, Travel and Equipment, Jamboree Committee, Jamboree Leadership, Jamboree Staffing and a Questions and Answers session. Rally Locations: 9 am - Sacramento Buddhist Church of Sacramento 2401 Riverside Blvd, Sac, 95818   2 pm - Rocklin LDS Stake Center 2610 Sierra Meadows Dr, Rocklin, 95677 5:30 pm - Chico LDS Alamo Building 735 W East Ave, Chico 95926 Jamboree Rally Promotion Flyer   Please check out our Website and also check out this Brian On Scouting's Blog for more information!  See you Oct 10th!    ----------------------------------------------------- Wilderness First Aid       Register Now September 26 & 27, 2015 - Carmichael 16 hours - 2 days If you plan to spend time in the backcountry, you need to be prepared!!  Wilderness First Aid Flyer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OKPIK - Winter Camping Awareness Dec 12 - Camp Pollack &   Jan 16 &17, 2016 in South Lake Tahoe  REGISTER NOW OKPIK(Aleut word for the Snowy Owl)  Snow Camping and Snow Outings can provide some of the finest Ultimate High Adventure Activities. The application of Cold weather Camping skills begins when Temperatures approach 60°F. Read More ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Ad Altare Dei Retreat  Catholic Religious Award for Boy Scouts      Register now The annual retreat is October 2-4, 2015 in Loomis, CA. Cost is $50 per Scout. Boys Age is 13-14 years old. Only 10 spots remaining Prerequisites are required, so sign-up early and purchase book at the scout shop. For more information about the retreat contact Jon Kantola at troop115.sm@gmail.com. To learn more about other Religious Awards click here. ----------------------------------------------------- Are you trained in the new BSA program changes?    Register today to have some fun, listen to great program ideas, and learn the how-to's of becoming a great leader from experienced scouters that will make your den/ troop/team/crew year a great success!   Get trained today! Click here to check out the training dates for "Leader Specific Training" for Cub Scout Den Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venturing Leaders, Chartered Organization Representatives, Varsity Leaders and interested parents on Unit Committees. Register today at http://www.gec-bsa.org/webpay/event/new and click on the training location that fits your schedule.   Note: Similar Leadership Specific Trainings without the personal touch are also available online at www.my.scouting.org    Silver Beaver Award Established in 1931, the Silver Beaver Award is presented for distinguished service to young people within a BSA local council. More than 50,000 recognitions have been conferred to date, 1105 in our council alone! Will your favorite scout leader be next? The Silver Beaver Award is the highest council recognition awarded to registered adults for distinguished service to youth, upon nomination by the Local Council to the National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America. The awards are bestowed at appropriate local functions. Silver Beaver Awards are presented on the basis of the number of units in a council. The award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venturing Leaders, Varsity Scouters, District Level Scouters and Council Level Scouters within the territory under the jurisdiction of a local council. The Silver Beaver Award nominations must be signed by your District/Council Executive received by Monday Oct 26, 2015 and should be delivered to: Golden Empire Council C/O Silver Beaver Selection Committee 251 Commerce Circle Sacramento, CA 95853 Silver Beaver Nomination Form*(Fill-able PDF) *New Form Questions about the Silver Beaver Selection Process should be directed to Michelle Pisias. Wood Badge Sept. 25-27 & Oct. 9-11 Flyer Sign-up today Wood Badge is considered the premier adult leadership training program for the Boy Scouts of America. It teaches contemporary leadership and team development skills in an outdoor setting. Through Wood Badge you will gain valuable tools in listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning and leading change. You will learn to better understand and leverage diversity and generational differences. You will learn to lead with a vision, using new skills that will make you a better Scout Leader to benefit the youth we serve.Every Scout deserves a well-trained leader. Are you that leader? Get Wood Badge trained and you will be. In doing so, you will change not only your life but also the lives of all that you touch.   --------------------------------------------------------------   National Youth Leader's Training 2016 Dates Spring - April 8-10 & 22-24, 2016 Camp Nauvoo Summer - July 15 - 17 & 22-24, 2016 Camp Nauvoo Summer - August 5-7 & 12-14, 2016 Camp Lassen Save the date - Registration online by Sept. 30th   Website Philmont Leadership Challenge Adults learn to internalize and practice their leadership skills in this action-packed backcountry conference. The conference hones the skills taught in Wood Badge in an outdoor experiential learning environment. PLC underscores the values of Scouting and teamwork and promotes the concepts of servant leadership. Open to all programs. Participants will not have an opportunity to be with family during the week. Requirements: Wood Badge, or NYLT staff experience and BSA Annual Health and Medical  Record - Parts A, B, and C required. Read more Click on the page to download the report                    2015 Council Training Schedule Who needs training?    New Pack Leaders    New Troop Leaders    New Crew Leaders    Older Scouts that want to teach    Anyone that wants to learn more          about Scouting... Do you want to help train new leaders? Contact us today!  "Every Scout deserves a trained leader"     Council Committees - Hard At Work! Committee Chair Staff Advisor     Contact Look-up Advancement Robert Mowers Dan Garvin Aquatics Robert Sherry Bill Roe Campership / Scholarship Bill Roe Camping & Outdoor Program Kathy Neuburger Bill Roe Catholic Committee on Scouting Nick & Soli Garcia Ann Kantola Conservation - Outdoor Ethics Leave No Trace - Tread Lightly Larry Kelso Bill Roe COPE & Climbing Tim Camuti Bill Roe Cub Scout Day Camp Michelle Pisias Disabilities Awareness Bill Roe Eagle Scout & Youth Recognition Sheriff Edward N. Bonner Steve Croff Enterprise Risk Management Gary Gotow Bill Roe High Adventure Bases Bill Roe High Adventure Training (HAT) Bruce Somers Ann Kantola International Scouting Bill Roe National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) Kathy Neuburger Bill Roe National Youth Leader Training Phil Haley Ann Kantola Order of the Arrow Mike Chinn Bill Roe Philmont Ambassador Sharon Harder Bill Roe Properties Dan Cole Bill Roe Shooting Sports Dennis Weiss Bill Roe Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Joesph Jacobs Bill Roe Training Sharon Jonas Ann Kantola University of Scouting Ed Cargile Ann Kantola Venturing Officer's Association Jahna Carlson Bill Roe Wood Badge Chuck Elton Ann Kantola 2017 National Jamboree Roberta McLaughlin Ann Kantola  If you are interested in more information or serving in some capacity on these committees, please contact our Program Director, Bill Roe.                  Council Calendar                     4-months at a glance        September                 7    Labor Day - Office Closed         11-13   GEC Shooting Sports Event - Camp Lassen         11-13   Eternal Flame - Gibson Ranch               12   Popcorn Blitz begins & Popcorn Distribution         18-20   Camp Lassen Family Camp          25-27   Wilderness First Aid *Both days required          25-27   GEC Wood Badge Training *Both weekends required         October              2-4    OA - Fall Fellowship               2-4    Ad Altare Dei Catholic Retreat              9-11   GEC Wood Badge Training*               23   Popcorn Sale Ends          23-25  Buttes Area 2015 Camporee River Days       November               11   Veteran's Day                            14   Take Order Popcorn Distribution          26-27   Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed         December              12   OKPIK - Cold Weather Camping Awareness &                                 Jan 16 & 17 South Lake Tahoe        Golden Empire Event Registration   Miss a Golden Empire Council Newsletter? 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(916) 929-1417 info@gec-bsa.org http://www.gec-bsa.org We Are the Boy Scouts of America! The Boy Scouts of America builds the character and integrity of America's youth. Our Oath teaches a dedication to duty, God, country, others, and self. The Boy Scout Law describes how to live lives of honor by being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. We prepare young Americans to become adults by cultivating in them a sense of community, family, ambition, leadership, and priority so that they will make the world a better place. Scouting is more than what we do--it's who we are--and what we will be. Thank you for what you do and will continue doing for tomorrow's leaders. They need us and the Golden Empire Council needs you.

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