State Capitol Welcomes Local All-Girls Cub Scout Pack
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August 2018 Issue State Capitol Welcomes Local All-Girls Cub Scout Pack girl Cub Scout Pack. Thank you Cub Scout Pack 1920! Keep up the great work ladies!” Senator Jean Fuller commented, “These young ladies are extraordi- nary representatives of Visalia and it was my honor to make the historic introduction,” following her introduction of the Pack to the State Senate. The girls were each presented with a resolution from the State Assembly and State Senate and were able to gift both Devon Mathis and Jean Fuller with Scout pins and challenge coins as a thank you for their time and recognition. Cub Scout Pack 1920 from Live Oak District in Visalia, CA was hon- ored by the California State Senate and Assembly on Monday, April 23, 2018 as the first All-Girls Cub Scout Pack in the state. This group of trailblazing Cubs showed off their knowledge and Scout skills to our state representatives during their visit with their fantastic questions, polite demeanors and by saying the Scout Oath and Law on the State Assembly floor. State Assemblyman Devon Mathis was thrilled to give the girls a behind the scenes look at the state capitol and said, “I had a won- derful time honoring and showing around California’s first ever all- August Events/Dates September 6-8—Wood Badge Session I August 14—OA Chapter Meeting (TB) September 7—”Show & Sell” Popcorn Pickup August 14—District Committee Meeting (SJ/TB) September 11—OA Chapter Meeting (TB) August 15—OA Chapter Meeting (RB) September 11—District Committee Meeting (SJ /RB) August 16—OA Chapter Meeting (SJ/LO) September 13—District Roundtable (SJ/TB/LO) August 16—District Roundtable (RB) September 13—Commissioner Staff Meeting (LO) August 16—Commissioner Staff Meeting (TB) September 13—District Committee Meeting (RB) August 21—LAST DAY to place “Show & Sell” popcorn orders on trails-end.com September 14-15—Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) and BALOO training August 23—District Committee Meeting (LO) September 19—OA Chapter Meeting (SJ) August 24-26—Club Chawanakee Session I September 20—OA Chapter Meeting (SJ/LO) August 25—BSA Lifeguard & Advanced CPR/First Aid September 20—District Roundtable (RB) September 20—Commissioner Staff Meeting (TB) September Events/Dates September 20-22—Wood Badge Session II Aug 31-Sept 3—Club Chawanakee Session II September 27—District Committee Meeting (LO) September 3—LABOR DAY (Offices Closed) September 27—Executive Board Meeting September 6—YPT Training @ Visalia Office September 28-29—OA Fall Ordeal and Lodge Officer September 6—OA Lodge Meeting Elections September 6—Commissioner Staff Meeting (SJ/RB) September 29—Commissioner Basic Training Be Organized! Many things need to be considered when planning your unit calendar, such as: 1. Your chartered organization’s regular events and special activities; events that might provide a unit service pro- ject opportunity. 2. Religious holidays and observances— your own and those of other faiths rep- resented in your unit as well. 3. School activities, vacations, sporting events, plays, graduations and commu- nity events as well. 4. Also of course, use the council planning guide as a guide when planning your unit calendar to include and plan to participate in as many council and district events in your unit calendar as you can. Journey to Excellence Recognition program The Journey to Excellence (JTE) is the tool BSA provides us to measure the quality of the Scouting Program in our council. A unit that plans their program year, based on the goals and standards set forth in the Journey to Excellence, can be confident they’re delivering a quality program, sup- ported by a healthy unit with trained leaders. How to Stay on the Journey to Excellence Path We all need to understand that Journey to Excellence makes Scouting stronger. Every time we are working on a Scouting project, activity, meeting, etc., we need to think back about how it relates to JTE. Remember, you are an essential part of the council and can help us have the strongest scouting program ever. Keep Your Unit Running Smoothly: Five Steps for Planning Success 1. Review last year’s program and build on the success. Analyze struggles and things that went wrong and try to solve and improve on them. 2. Use the Council Planning Guide (available at the Fresno and Visalia offices or from your district profes- sional) and ask questions of your unit commissioner. 3. Take into consideration all the district and council activities that are scheduled and build your program around them while planning to participate in district and council events. 4. Don’t forget to include your Blue and Gold Banquet, your Court of Honor, your Family Friends of Scouting presentation, recruitment events, District Camporees and Klondikes into your unit plan, as well as Family Camp, Cub Scout Day Camp, Webelos Adventure Camp or Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Cha- wanakee! 5. Publish your unit plan to all your families and chartered organization leadership. Also make sure to dis- tribute your unit calendar to all the new families that are interested in joining! Don’t forget to visit one of our Scout Shops to make sure you have your uniforms and handbooks ready for the new program year! Fresno Scout Shop Visalia Trading Post 6005 N Tamera Ave 230 NW 3rd Ave Fresno, CA 93711 Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: 559-436-1339 Phone: 559-732-3424 Fax: 559-436-1355 Fax: 559-732-0822 Hours of Operation Hours of Operation M-F 10am-6pm M-F* 10am-5pm (closed for lunch 1pm-2pm) Sat 10am-3pm *1st Thursday of the month open until 7pm Club Chawanakee Calling all Scouting Families! Join us for a weekend of adventure at our beautiful Camp Chawanakee! Club Cha- wanakee is a weekend family camp designed for the entire family. Particiapnts not only get to enjoy a family pro- gram, but also have tents and bedding provided as well as meals prepared. Session I meals begin with breakfast on Saturday and conclude with lunch on Sunday. Session II meals begin with lunch on Saturday and conclude with lunch on Monday. Session I Friday, August 24-Sunday, August 26, 2018 $70.00/person age 15 and older. $55.00/child age 6-14. Children under age 6 are free. Session II Friday, August 31-Monday, September 3, 2018 $80.00/person age 15 and older. $60.00/child age 6-14. Children under age 6 are free Contact: Michael Foster (559)320-2100 or at [email protected] Fall Explorer Camping Weekend October 19-21, 2018 Camp Chawanakee, Shaver Lake Enjoy the Archery Range, Shot Gun Range, Rifle Range & Climbing Wall $75 Fee per Post Please email Joseph for cabin/tent reservations at [email protected] Sequoia Council Camping and Outdoor Program Team invite you to High Adventure Weekends at Camp Cha- wanakee. This weekend is a perfect opportunity to experience some of the exciting activities high adventure has to offer. Events include shooting, the climbing wall, and kayaking. There will also be trainings for both adult and youth members. You can download the flyer and information packet here: https:// www.seqbsa.org/2018-adventure-weekend/ Friday, September 28th through Sunday, September 30th. Check in begins at 5:00 pm on Friday night. Register online: https://www.seqbsa.org/go/AdventureSept18 Friday, October 12th through Sunday, October 14th. Check in begins at 5:00 pm on Friday night. Register online: https://www.seqbsa.org/go/AdventureOct18 The cost is just $25.00 per person per weekend and includes all program supplies, lunch on Saturday, and an event patch. Registration is open to all Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews, and Explorer Posts. Online registra- tion is available click here: https://www.seqbsa.org/go/AdventureOct18. Units must provide their own tents. Units are responsible for their own meals Friday night, Saturday break- fast, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast. All minors wishing to participate in shooting activities must have a signed permission form with them at camp. That form is part of the information attached to this email. All participants must have a current BSA Medical Form (Parts A and B) completed and with them at camp. The medical form is available here: https:// www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/. For more information, consult the leaders guide or contact Council Camping and Outdoor Program Chair John Dufresne at (559) 287-1445 or at [email protected], or the Council Staff Advisor Michael Foster at (559) 917-4593 or at [email protected]. Volunteer opportunities are available. Contact the above indi- viduals for more information. Since the inception of the Eagle Scout award in 1912,2.01% of eligible Scouts have earned Scouting’s highest honor. Even though the percentage has been trending upward over the years, the award is still incredibly rare. Congratulations to the following Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle in the months of April, May, June & July 2018! San Joaquin District Riverbend District Thunderbird District Live Oak District John Thomas Brownell, Troop 35 Derrick Hirschfield, Troop 392 Conner Hiatt, Troop 331 Anthony Holmes, Troop 338 Daniel Hall, Troop 86 Garrett Pack, Troop 392 Chase Rindlisbacher, Troop 29 Jackson Abbott, Troop 344 Jack Luong. Troop 223 Carlos Lucero, Troop 172 Jarrod Mills, Crew 2249 Justin Mederano, Troop 321 Rory O’Keefe, Troop 223 John Myers, Troop 496 Harrison Caetano, Troop 118 Ryan Sasaki, Troop 317 Zachary Ritter, Troop 86 James LeGassick, Troop 466 Robert Niino, Troop 118 Diego Zamora, Troop 274 Stephen Vidales, Troop 223 Ian Conorich, Troop 396 Quade Kenison, Troop 341 Noah Case, Troop 251 Quinton Maukai, Troop 199 Luke Ford, Troop