 | Join us at the 2017 National Jamboree July 17 - July 26, 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. OverviewTo learn how to join the Golden Empire contingent please review our 2017 National Jamboree webpageTwo Tour options available! Don't delay!!
Leader applications are now being accepted! Interviews will be completed via invitation only, Contact us if you have questions: 2017jamboree@gec-bsa.org |
Calling all Cubs & Family Members! There's a Cub Scout Family Camp happening!
November 14 -15, 2015 A fun-filled weekend of games, hikes and activities. Read More |
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Summer Camp - space is going fast... |
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| Help Wanted - Summer Camp Staff Opportunities
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The Camping and Outdoor Program Committee is welcoming new members-representatives from each district who want to be involved in talking to unit leaders, getting feedback, promoting camping, and encouraging outdoor activities. Join our next meeting, Wednesday November 18, 7 PM at the Council Office. For questions, email Kathy Neuburger at istahap@jps.net. |
Journey to Excellence How Does Your Unit Measure Up? It is not too late to conduct a few unit activities, have some fun Scouting and fulfill one or two more JTE Objectives. Adult Leaders working on their Scouter's Training Award can take leadership of a JTE Objective or two and satisfy a recognition requirement. National Council provides easy to use JTE Spreadsheets that compliment the JTE Scorecards. Download the appropriate unit spreadsheet, fill in the data and see where your unit measure out at. See what it takes to get to the next level. Plan on being GOLD. After all, we are the GOLDEN Empire Council. Spreadsheets can be found on the National Website at: |
| Keep Your Youth Protection Training Current! It's EASY!
It was reported last month that 9.4% or 1208 GEC Scouters have allowed their Youth Protection Training to be in default. Unfortunately the trend is going in the wrong direction. This month 10.7% or 1403 GEC Scouters have lapsed Youth Protection Training. YPT is and remains a central tenet of how our youth are protected from those who wish to do harm. Those who have expired training certificates need to bring up * My.Scouting.Org, sign in, go to "My Dashboard", select "My Training" and then select YPT. This screen will show that your training is expired and allow you to retake the course. Please do so immediately. This is a simple task to accomplish, it gives you the adult Scouter information on how to keep our Scouts protected and signifies that you are an informed adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Unit leaders, please check on the YPT status of your adults through use of "Training Manager" on * My.Scouting.Org. Also, please be sure your adults have correct and active e-mail addresses listed in their profiles. YPT status update e-mails are sent to all adults as their YPT gets close to expiring. However, this important part of keeping YPT current can only happen if a correct e-mail address is listed. * My.Scouting.org - works best with FireFox or Chrome |
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2016 Camp Card Sale We Need Your Help
It's not too early to think about the 2016 Camp Card Sale! We had a huge sale last year and we want to make this coming year's sale even better! But, we need your help to make this happen.
You can help by answering the 3 questions below: 1. Other than the usual grocery store and fast food restaurant deals that everybody wants to see on the Camp Card, what other vendors could be included to make our card more marketable for your Scouts to sell? 2. Could you help us secure these partnerships? 3. Do you know a local franchisee of a fast food restaurant or service establishment that has a large foot print in the Sacramento area? We will begin to secure potential sponsorships this month with the intentions on having a finished product by January 1.
Please help us in making it easier for Scouts to earn their way to camp. E-mail me at, Andrew.Dilliner@scouting.org with your ideas on prospective vendor partners and if you can help us secure these partnerships. We will begin to secure potential sponsorships this month with the intentions on having a finished product by January 1. Your information and assistance will make this sale a record year for your Scouts and the Golden Empire Council! |
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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.
Classes on line December 1stWebpage and Flyer |
Wood Badge - Spring Registration Now open 2 courses in 2016 - April/May & Sept./Oct. 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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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.
Spring Course Registration Now Open April 8-10 & 22-24 - PlacervilleAdditional Dates online soon: July 15-17 & 22-24 - Camp Nauvoo - PlacervilleAugust 5-7 & 12-14 - Camp Lassen - Butte Meadow |
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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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Council Dinner - February 6, 2016 |
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STEM Highlights |
| Popcorn Sale - Highlights
Congratulations on a successful 2015 Popcorn Sale. The Popcorn Sale ended last week and here are some of the highlights: Our Packs and Troops earned more than $250,000 to fund their Scouting programs; a 10% gain from last year's total! - More than 150 Scouts earned the Blaster Blitz Prize - Of the 153 units that sold popcorn, 86 had an increase in sales; that's more than half! - 67 units, or 44%, earned the Above and Beyond 3% commission bonus! - 12 units (Packs 22, 28, 88, 107, 134, 166, 385 & 787; Troops 363, 380, 435 & 828) more than doubled their 2014 sale! These results could not have happened without the time and effort of all those unit and district popcorn chairs! Thank you for all of your hard work, I know our Scouts appreciate your dedication.
Be on the look-out for a brief survey about the 2015 sale and how we can improve next year. Thank you and enjoy your Scouting year funded by your popcorn sales! |
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