 | Council Award of Merit2015 Silver Beaver Awardees Congratulations! |
| Jahna Carlson Capital City | Kenneth Johnson Soaring Eagle | | Layne R. Christensen Gold Country | K. Wess Larson Pioneer Express | | Judson Cline Council / Discovery | Gary Lentsch Capital City | | Douglas Crumley Council / Pioneer Express | James McCandless Pioneer Express | | Soledad "Soli" Garcia Soaring Eagle | Susan Mihanovich Soaring Eagle | | David Goldsberry Northern Rivers | Larry Pagel Discovery | | David Grundler Yolo | Jeff Reed Council / Trailblazer | | Matt Harline Discovery | Edward (Bob) Statham Pioneer Express | | David Jenks Trailblazer | Darrell Stewart Ranchero West |
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Join us in honoring our 2015 Silver Beaver Honorees
and All Our Outstanding Volunteers!
Open to all Scouters, Leaders, Parents, Chartering Partner's and friends.
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Byran on Scouting has a great article on the new advancement changes for 2016. To read it now, click here. Also, a new Boy Scout Handbook is due out the latter part of January. Call the River City Scout Shop for details or order online from ScoutStuff.org |
Resident Camp is for Cub Scouts too!!
JOIN US AT CAMP LASSEN for action-packed activities including archery, camp craft, climbing, boating, swimming, BB gun shooting, wrist rockets & more. Special Webelos activities will be offered plus Bears and Webelos can earn their Whittlin' Chip. Resident Camp makes amazing memories: the campfires, camp wide events, and stargazing fun. Be sure to secure your spot and register today or call the Camping Desk at 916-333-5434. Then get your Pack ready for camp by developing theme-oriented skits, songs, flags, and attire. | LIMITED AVAILABILITY Cub Scout Resident Camp | | Fees: $185 Youth, $175 Adult | | Session 1 - July 6-9 at 70% of Capacity | | Session 2 - July 17-20 at 100% of Capacity | | Session 3 - July 20-23 at 100% of Capacity | | Session 4 - July 24-27 at 100% of Capacity | | Session 5 - July 27-30 5 spots left |
Look for additional program information to be posted on the Council Website in the coming months. |
| Help Wanted - Summer Camp Staff Opportunities
Submit your application today!
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Do you want your Scout to be a part of the fun, adventure and excitement camp offers with little or no money out of your pocket? Need to instill money management, planning and goal setting in your Scout? We can Help!
The 2016 Camp Card sale is near! We are looking forward to another successful year of funding your Scout's summer camping adventures. We have a lot of new vendors, offers and incentives. New vendors include Bass Pro Shops & Jimboy's Tacos. We are also very excited about our new partnership with the Sacramento River Cats which will include a co-branded cap and free ticket to each Scout who sells 20 cards!
A Scout is Thrifty: The 9th point of the Scout Law says that, "A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others." Questions? E-mail me at, Andrew.Dilliner@scouting.org |
Give your Special Scout a trip of a lifetime!
Now- through January 31st - receive at $50.00 discount a 2017 National Jamboree in West Virgina! Sign-up today! Spots are going quickly! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity.
Tour Dates: July 14 - July 29, 2017 Jamboree Dates: July 17 - July 28, 2017 The National Scout Jamboree is the premier Scouting event (every four years) hosted by the Boy Scouts of America at the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve in West Virginia. Check out the Overview on the National WebsiteContact us if you have questions: |
Event Dates: Thursday, January 21, 2016 thru
Sunday, January 24, 2016 Youth Fair Dates/Hours: Friday, January 22, 2016 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday, January 24, 2016 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Free Admission for any Scout or Scouters in Uniform
Interested in volunteering with setup or in a program area? - Thursday, January 21, 2016 - Youth Fair not open - We need scouters to help set up exhibits
- Friday, January 22, 2016 - Youth Fair Hours - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Shift 1 - 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Shift 2 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Saturday, January 23, 2016 - Youth Fair Hours - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Shift 1 - 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Shift 2 - 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday, January 24, 2016 - Youth Fair Hours - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Shift 1 - 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Shift 2 - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM (break down and clean up)
Please contact Dave or Chris Ishikawa if you would like to work one or more of the above shifts: sm-380@comcast.net or 916-217-1367. Scouters and scouts in uniform will be admitted free to the ISE Download the ISE Flyer for more information! |
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Join the Boy Scouts at Sleep Train Arena on February 24th
as your Sacramento Kings take on Blake Griffin, Chris Paul
and the Los Angles Clippers!
Not only do you get to see a great game, but it is Star Wars night at the arena!
Scouts will have a private meet and greet with their favorite Star Wars characters!
Don't miss out on a fun family night of basketball and Star Wars!
Visit our website for your order for and additional details!
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Training Information |
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University of Scouting - January 30, 2016 The Golden Empire Council's University of Scouting is one of the BEST One Day Supplemental Training Program available anywhere. The University of Scouting is a fun-filled, hands-on opportunity to network with other Scouters, and is truly a learning adventure. This one-day supplemental training event is designed for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing and Sea Scout Leaders, and Boy Scout, Venturing and Sea Scout youth leaders regardless of experience.
Popular classes include: | CPR / First Aid* | Den Chief Training | Time Management | Successful 50 Milers | | Teaching the Robotic Merit Badge | Boy Scout Team Building Games | Cub Scout Program in a Pocket - Literally! | Mainstreaming Scouts with special needs |
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| Wilderness First Aid - Don't Miss Out!
This is definitely not your local Red Cross Basic First Aid course! The goal of this course is to help the participants deal with medical emergencies in a wilderness setting where qualified medical assistance is more than a hour away and you are the only available medical care for a while. Participants will benefit more if they have completed a basic first aid course. February 20-21 - Camp Pollock - Register NowMarch 19-20 - Live Oak - Register NowQuestions? Contact Bruce Somers, HAT Chair bruce.somers@sen.ca.gov |
Commissioner Conference - March 5, 2016 COMMISSIONERS...come one, come all as the 2016 Commissioner Conference is just around the corner. Please join us on March 5th at the Woodland Stake Center from 7:00am to 3:15pm. There are lots of great classes being offered this year including several new ones!! Come see the Doctoral Graduates during lunch along with an amazing guest speaker!! For more details contact your District Commissioners or Scott Graves at scott@graves.org.
Registration is online: Register Now. Webpage and Flyer |
National Youth Leader Training The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what they must KNOW, and what they must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.
NYLT is a six-day course offered in 2 weekends. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Additional Dates online soon: July 15-17 & 22-24 - Camp Nauvoo - PlacervilleAugust 4-7 & 12-14 - Camp Lassen - Butte Meadow |
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Wood Badge - April/ May Spring Registration AND Sept/Oct Fall Registration Now Open Wood Badge training was begun by Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to assure that the leaders of Scout Troops were properly trained. Since then, Wood Badge training has been held worldwide providing advanced leader training to thousands of Scout Leaders. Wood Badge is considered the premier leadership training course for Scout Leaders. Wood Badge for the 21st Century is available to registered leaders of all levels of the Scouting program - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity and Venturing. It concentrates on providing training on modern leadership skills needed in today's world for Scout leaders. Wood Badge Training will not only make you a better Scout Leader, it will also assist you in improving your personal and professional life as well.
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 the generational differences of society. You will learn to lead with a vision. You will learn the 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. Click here for the Wood Badge flyer. |
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Training Opportunities Local districts across the council provide classroom and outdoor training to all leaders. Many courses are available on-line, as well. Not sure what training you need? Are you a Trained Leader?
Log into https://My.Scouting.org/Select the Home drop down. Select My DashboardAcross the top, select RequirementsA training list with expiration dates is displayed. To enroll in a District Training click here or click the picture above and select the date that works best for you. If you have questions, please contact your District Training chair or District Executive. Additional information is available on our Council Training Webpage |
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Scouting for Food 2016 - Save the Date
Scouting for Food is a council-wide service project in which our Scouts walk door to door through their neighborhoods collecting food for their local food pantry. Every year, tons of food are donated to food pantries across the country!
Saturday, March 5th - Door Hanger Distribution
Saturday, March 12th - Food Collection
Unit Sign-ups and additional information will be distributed through your District Roundtables.
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| Breakfast with the Bishop
Saturday, February 20
9am - noon - St. Mel in Fair Oaks, CA
Pastors, Catholic School Principals, Boy Scout Leaders, Girl Scout Leaders are invited to attend. Download Flyer |
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