Do you have news, video or photos to share? Email them to News Editor It's a Great Day for Scouting! | | Volunteer Recognition Dinner | | Josh Hall
Amador | Michael Boggs
El Dorado | Edward Cargile
Capital City | Elson Kim
El Dorado | Wayne "Gerry" McIntyre
Capital City | Suzie Namba
Pioneer Express | Kim Perry Reed
Capital City | Robert Geiser
Ranchero West | Frank Shaw
Capital City | Tamala Gilliland
Soaring Eagle | Kathi Thweatt
Capital City | Lisa Guttridge
Soaring Eagle | DeeAnn Buys
Discovery | Russell Smith
Soaring Eagle | John Carrier
Discovery | Sean Murphy
Golden Empire Council | Volunteer Recognition Dinner Please join us in congratulating the 2016 Silver Beaver Recipients
by attending the Council Dinner on February 4, 2017,
at the California Agriculture Museum in Woodland, CA | | Wild, Wild West Summer Camp Join us at Camp  Lassen this summer for a Wild, Wild West action-packed adventure! Activities will include BB Guns, archery, wrist rockets, camp craft, climbing, boating, swimming & more. Special Webelos activities will be offered. Plus, Bears and Webelos can earn their Whittling' Chip. Let's build memories at the campfires, during camp wide events, and stargazing fun. Be sure to secure your spot and register today!! Then get your Pack ready for camp by developing Wild, Wild West theme-oriented skits, songs, flags, and attire.
| Boy Scout Summer Camp Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Lassen this summer will be SPECTACULAR! Activities and Merit Badges will include Guns (Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol (Venturing only), archery (Stationary & LaPorte), Cooking, Horsemanship, Metalworking, Welding, Scoutcraft, COPE & climbing, boating, Nature focused Merit Badges, swimming & more. Let's build memories at the campfires & skits, during camp wide events, and building bonds while keep watch over the eternal flame. Be sure to secure your spot and register today!! Then get your Pack ready-for camp by developing Wild, Wild West theme-oriented skits, songs, flags, and attire. Summer Camp as Camp Winton is going FAST! Don't miss out!
| Camp Staff Summer Camp Staff Interested in earning money this summer? Consider joining Camp Staff at Camp Lassen or Winton this summer! Complete the on-line or paper application. Interviews will be in February and March.
| Camp Physicals Summer Camp Physicals
Sponsored by CSU School of Nursing Back again by popular demand! The nursing faculty and nursing students from the School of Nursing will provide camp physicals for Scouts and Scouters in Golden Empire Council. This type of clinic has been done in the past to accommodate those attending GEC Summer Camps (BSA Medical ABC), High Adventure Camps (each base has it's own form-Click here) or National Jamboree -(Print out your form before you come).
| University of Scouting Now Enrolling... | Saturday, January 28, 2017
Buljan Middle School | Roseville, CA
Register Now | | Calling all Leaders, committee members, commissioners, parents, Venturing youth and more! Do you want to ensure that your Scouts get the most out of Scouting? The University of Scouting is a fun-filled day to learn new skills, network with other Scouters and meet new friends. Have questions, please email: Ed Cargile |
| Camp Cards Camp Card Season is Right Around the Corner It's not too early to think about the 2017 Camp Card Sale! We had a huge sale last year and we want to make this coming year's sale even better! UNIT SALE - Camp Card Unit Chairs - Please order your unit camp cards today. Please, only one order per unit. Order Now: Click here. If you have any questions, email Karen Petersen. VENDORS - If you know of a buinesss that would make an ideal camp card vendor please click here to learn how to share information about this company with us. Please help us in making it easier for Scouts to earn their way to camp. E-mail me at, Chuck.brasfeild@scouting.org with your ideas on prospective vendor partners and if you can help us secure these partnerships. Your information and assistance will make this sale a record year for your Scouts and the Golden Empire Council!
| Sportsman EXPO  | International Sportsman's EXPO Youth Fair Webpage for more information |  |  January 20-22, 2017 EXPO Fair Grounds Youth Fair Starts at 3PM on Friday!
FREE Admission for uniformed Scouts and Scouters.
Youth under 16 free |
| Scouting for Food  | | A Council-wide Community Service Project | Please join us as we scout our local neighborhoods to gather non-perishables food to fill our local food pantries. Scout friends and families are invited to help! Each unit should have a Scouting For Food (SFF) Unit Chairperson and sign-up for youth particpation patches & order door hangers (Click here)! Only one submission per unit please. Check out the Scouting For Food Webpage for more details. Deadline: Jan 10th |
| FREE COUNCIL PATCH There are still patches available! Scout, Leaders, siblings can also participate! Help grow the Golden Empire and receive a Free co-branded patch * SIGN-UP TODAY!!
| ATV Rider Course Training ATV Rider Course Training The Golden Empire Council is offering an ATV Safety Institute (ASI) RiderCourse Training for Scouts 14 years and older and adults 18 and older. The ASI RiderCourse provides a fast-paced, half day, hands-on training which includes pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping, swerving and riding over obstacles. You'll also learn about protective gear, local regulations, places to ride and environmental concerns. Location: Yuba County Leadership and Adventure Camp, 15356 Oregon Hill Road, Dobbins, CA 95935 4 half-day classes opportunities available! When: Saturday, March 25th or 26th Cost: $50 per attendee Wear/Bring: High Top Shoe, Long Pants and Long Sleeve Shirt or Long Sleeve T-Shirt Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 people (8 youth and 2 adults). ATV, helmet, gloves and goggles will be provided. | Training Basic Training - Leadership Specific "Every Scout derserves a Trained Leader!" - Nearly every registered scouting position has some form of training to help you undersstand your role. Check out the latest training calendar (updated frequently) and most trainings are also available online at www.my.scouting.orgHigh Adventure Training (HAT) Class List | Registration Links | | Wilderness First Aid Leadership, Patient Assessment System, Traumatic Injuries, Environmental Emergencies Medical Emergencies, Urban Protocols, First-Aid kit suggestions Don't be the one standing there in an emergency, be the one to step in and HELP. | April 29-30 Camp Pollock | | Basic Backpacking Awarness Don't be an Amy Racine, Geraldine Largay, or Cody Michael… (google to learn more) Take Basic Backpack Awareness Training | March 10-11 - Indoor March 25 - Navagation April 7-8 Outdoor - Yuba Online January 15 | Paddle Sports
Details coming soon! | Dates and Registration January 15 |
| Leadership Training  Young men and women (Scouts 13+ and Crew 14+) are invited to develop their leadership skills by practicing team building, ethical decision-making, and problem solving skills during an exciting 6-day outdoor workshop. Two courses are offered in 2017. The first course will be held over two 3-day weekends, April 21-23 and May 5-7 at our Yuba property. The second course will cover six consecutive days, Monday through Saturday, July 31-August 5 at Camp Lassen. Participants will learn the same valuable skills, based on the National NYLT syllabus, no matter which of the two courses attended. Registration is coming soon. The registration fee is $250. If you have questions, please email nyltinfo@gec-bsa.org and a course director will contact you.  Wood Badge 2017
- What is Wood Badge? It is an adult leadership training put into scouting context. It will strengthen the scouting programs for the youth you serve. The leadership skills you learn will support youth that attend NYLT and you will have the experience of a lifetime with passionate scouters around the council like yourself.
- When? Sept 21-23 & Oct 5-7 - Sunday friendly (6 days in all)
- Where? Camp Lassen
- Registration on-line by January 15 - Keep an eye on the Council Website Wood Badge Fall 2017 page - Flyer
WANTED: Venturing Youth to help out on Oct 5 & 6 please check out the Venturing Flyer with details and contact info if you're interested.
| Special Gift James E. West Fellowship Award There is no finer way to honor an Eagle Scout, a Silver Beaver recipient, Council, District or unit  Scouter, or in memory of a departed loved one than to be named a James E. West Fellow. This indicates that the nominee is in the same spirit and dedication to Scouting as was James E. West, the 1st Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. Those who are recognized by the James E. West Fellowship Award will cast their own "lengthened shadow" as they help ensure the Scouting legacy by helping create the financial stability needed to carry Scouting in the next century. Read More
| Community Partners Bring Your Scouts to Events at the New Sacramento Kings' Arena We are happy and proud to be community partners with the Sacramento Kings and there growing number of world class events taking place at the new Golden One Center. Through this partnership we have access to exclusive Scout pricing for numerous events including Professional Bull Riding, Monster Jam, Cirque du Soleil and more. And of course, special pricing to Sacramento Kings games! Visit our Community Partner page on our website for more details and an order form. Don't miss out of these incredible opportunities!
Get Your Organic Produce from a Scouting Supporter  Do you want your family to eat healthier by getting the freshest, seasonal greens fruits and vegetables delivered right to your door step? Well, one of our newest community partners does just that! Farm Fresh to You delivers fresh, pesticide free organic produce right to your doorstep on a weekly basis. And they are offering all of our Scouting families $15 off your first box. Visit their website at www.farmfreshtoyou.com to learn about their farm in the Capay Valley and then use promo code: BSAGEC2 to get your $15 off!
| Order of the Arrow YUBA CAMP - Sunday, December 10th - Join us in congratulating the newest Vigil Honor Arrowmen are (L-R): Michael Krogen, Jonathon Rosamond, Cole Wersky, Andrew Boggs, Lars Thompson, Tim Stewart, Jonathan Rogness, Kurt Lehn, Patrick Rosamond
Scoutmasters or Senior Patrol Leaders - Contact your local OA Chapter to schedule your election before March 15th! | Pearl Harbor Visit PERAL HABOR - December 7, 2017 - 75th Anniveray of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Pictured: (center) Louis Conter, Ret. Lieutenant Commander US Navy and Scouts and Scouters Gold Country District Trip of a Lifetime! - Philip J. and Scouts and Scouters of the Golden County District traveled to Pearl Harbor last month for the 75th Commemorative Memorial Anniversary. To learn more how Phillip used this trip to complete his Eagle Project, click here. Check out the movie | | |
