 | Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams
National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
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The Golden Empire Council Advancement Committee met earlier this month to select the Council's candidate for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. The Committee evaluated five exemplary Eagle Scout Service Projects for project planning required, effort to develop the project, extent and character of the leadership provided by the Scout , extent of achievement of the planned result, including changes or modifications required to complete the project, project's impact on the beneficiary and/or on the community at large, originality of the project , scope of the work, time and materials contributed, and the level of skill employed to complete the project. Unfortunately the committee was only able to select one project from the 545 Scouts that earned the Rank of Eagle Scout in 2015. The winning entry belongs to Conner S. from the El Dorado District who planned and organized the construction of a concrete wheelchair ramp at the Folsom Sports Complex in Folsom, California. The project involved the demolition of two existing staircases and construction of one staircase for access to the batting cages and the construction of an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant 42 foot long, 32 inches high and 5 foot wide ramp with two level rest pads. This project took 3-1/2 years, 662 hours and many volunteers to complete due to the numerous permits, inspections and construction stages involved. To see more pictures - check out the Golden Empire Facebook Page Congratulations Conner!
Read about other Scouts that submitted entries for the award: Cole, Caleb, Cameron and Derek. |
Have you heard the news? Help us dream!
Yuba County donated an 83 acre camp to the
Golden Empire Council
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An Open House or "Preview Look" is open to all interest Scouts, Scouters & parents. We anticipate making significance improvements soon and will be announce camp availability at a later date. Download FlyerWho: All interested Scout leaders, in particular those who operate council and district-level programs, youth members and parents are welcome to drop by too. What: This Open House features a self-guide tour of the new facility. No program areas will be open - this is simply a visit to the new property. Where: "The Yuba Property" (Formerly 4-H Camp) 15356 Oregon Hill Road, Dobbins, CA When: Saturday March 5, 2:00-5:00 PM Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, long sleeves, insect repellent and water. There is a chance of rain this weekend. Come Prepared...This event takes place rain or shine! NO RSVP Required Questions? Email Phil Haley or Albert Gallegos |
Coming soon... New Council Website & Event System
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We have exciting news for you! Your Council Communications Committee and several dedicated volunteers have been hard at work preparing to launch a new website and event system. As you may have noticed, many of our events have switched over to the new program called Doubleknot. This means you will need a NEW username and log-in. Your District page will have a new look and feel as well. Added features include: - Coming events listing on the front page
- Improved district and council calendar including iCal which allows you to easily add an event or to your calendar with the click of a button!
- Mobile friendly access to the website
- E-list - a new way to find out the latest on topics that you're interested to: Leadership Training, STEM events, High Adventure Training (HAT), new program opportunities: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing and more!
- Newsletter migration to Doubleknot will take place in the next few months too!
- Improved E-mail confirmation and receipt of your transaction
- Courtesy E-mail reminders when you have a payment due with online or mail-in payment options still available.
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Cub Scouts - Coming Events
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| Day Camp Planning Under Way!
We are building a new registration system that promises to be easier to use than our old system. This system should be online very soon.
Remember: If the camp closest to you does not fit your schedule, you are welcome to attend any of the camps offered. You can even attend more than one. |
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New Kindergarten Program: Lion Cubs Fall 2016 Have you heard about the new Cub Scout pilot program for kindergarten? The Golden Empire Council has elected to participate!
Details will be released as we have them. For now, you can read the more about the new Lions Program at Scouting Magazine click here. |
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Boy Scouts - Coming Events
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Council Dinner & Award of Merit Presenation
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Join us in honoring our 2015 Silver Beaver Honorees
and All Our Outstanding Volunteers!
Congratulations! (back row) David Goldsberry, Layne Christensen, Larry Pagel, David Grundler, Judson Cline,
Douglas Crumley, Gary Lentsch, Wess Larson, Darrel Stewart
(front row) Kenneth Johnson, David Jenks, Jahna Carlson, Susan Mihanovich,
Soledad "Soli" Garcia, Jeff Reed, Bob Statham, Matt Harline , Jim McCandles
Missed the dinner? Check out this year's program - Click Here!
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ANNUAL CAMP PHYSICALS
Sponsored by CSU Sacramento School of Nursing Camp Physicals for Scouts and Scouters planning on attending summer camps or high adventure camps Saturday March 19, 2016Folsom Hall at CSU,Sacramento 7667 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95826 Time: 9 - NoonFree - Donations accepted to benefit the School of Nursing Register On-line now Walk-ins available as time permits Download the flyer for more details - Bring your BSA Medical ABC forms with you! |
| The Risk Zone Driver's Pledge
- I will not text or talk on my phone while I am driving. Texting and talking take my eyes off the road, hands off the steering wheel, and my mind off what I am doing.
- I will put my phone in my backpack or in the glove box before I get behind the wheel. I will only check it when I have safely parked the vehicle.
- I will not become distracted by things going on inside and outside the vehicle. I will concentrate on my driving and my travel plans.
- I will not drive when I feel fatigued. I realize that when I am fatigued, I process information more slowly and less accurately and this impairs my ability to react in time to avoid accidents.
- I will arrange my schedule so that several days before a Boy Scout "driving trip," I will get a good night's sleep every night to avoid the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep.
- I will make trip preparations far enough in advance so that last-minute preparations don't interfere with my rest.
- I will make travel plans that take into account my personal biological clock and only drive during the part of the day when I know I will be alert
- I will be smart about engaging in physical activities during Scouting outings and will make sure that I will be ready to drive alertly.
Consider having any adult driver take this pledge. It could save a Scout or Scouter's life! |
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Religious Award Recognition
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Scouts, families and friends gathered at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament to recognized Scouts that earned Catholic awards geared for their respective programs. Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts can earned these prestigious awards that connect the values of scouting and their faith. Bishop Cotta presided over the annual celebration and exclaimed appreciation for scouting as an ideal way to impart numerous virtues to our children. The program was given credit for emphasizing service to others, caring for those who need assistance and instilling sound values to our youth. He also was grateful for the many volunteer adults that enable the time honored tradition of scouting to continue. Several adult volunteers were recognized for their generous contribution to Catholic Scouting in our Diocese.
| St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
Jill Dutra
Joy Magnino
Ruth Nielson
St. Anne Medal
Diana Amador
Theresa Rearick
St. George Award
Bishop Jaime Soto
Mary Jo Columbus
Roberto Buendia
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Jon Kantola
Ann Kantola
Chris Herne
Lynette Magnino
Gayle Manos
Fr. Phil Massetti, OJS
Bob Mayer
Fr. Sergio Perez, OJS
Camilo Pizarro
Jan Schaper
Fr. Mathew Spenser, OJS
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For more pictures from the event check out the Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting Facebook Page. To view the program from the event, click here.
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| Help Wanted - Summer Camp Staff Opportunities
Submit your application today!
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2017 National Jamboree
GEC Jamboree Patch Set
Pre-orders on sale March 4th - April 3rdDelivery expected June 1st
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Give your Special Scout a trip of a lifetime! 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: |
Training Information |
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| GEC Powder Horn
Powder Horn 2016 is a long weekend course scheduled for August 10th-14th, 2016. We are going to have base camp located at Camp Pollock in Sacramento, CA. We will be traveling to areas around Sacramento to the different events for this course. When: August 10 - 14, 2016 Check out our websiteConsider using Powder Horn as a Wood Badge Ticket Item!
Questions? Contact Erik Carlson, Powder Horn Course Director advisorc808@gmail.com |
| Wilderness First Aid - New Dates Available!
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. March 19-20 - Flyer - Live Oak - Register NowApril 9-10 - Flyer - Camp Pollock - Register Now Sept. 22 & 23 (6-9PM) and 24 (8am-5:30pm) - Save the Date! Consider using Wilderness First Aid as a Wood Badge Ticket Item!
Questions? 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.
Online Registration is closed, but walk-ins are always welcome! Come join us! 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.
July 15-17 & 22-24 - Camp Nauvoo - Placerville Click HereAugust 5-7 & 12-14 - Camp Lassen - Butte Meadow Click Here |
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| Will your employer pay for Wood Badge?
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Wood Badge is the highest and most advanced training course offered by the Boy Scouts of America. While it is rich in scouting history and tradition, participants will spend 6 full days and nights learning modern leadership theories from contemporary scholars such as Ken Blanchard (author of the One Minute Manager series of books), Stephen R. Covey (author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and Principle-Centered Leadership), and Spencer Johnson (author of Who Moved My Cheese). A complete set of references can be found at the end of this document. Read More |
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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Is there any Beavers in the House? This highly anticipated reunion finally has a date... Please join us on
September 17, 2016 from 11am - 2PM at the LDS Stake Center in Rocklin. Early bird registration is now open: Click HereDownload the flyer today and tell all your Wood Badge friends! Spread the word! |
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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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