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SSC Scouting News September 2020 SSC Scouting News Keeping you up to date with what is happening in the Southern Sierra Council. SSC Website Link Due to the state mandate concerning the ​COVID-19 pandemic The Trading Post and Scout Office are ONLY open for curbside pick-up & service Tejon District Committee Meetings Monday thru Friday - Noon to 5:00 pm First Thursday of each month - 6:30 pm Please schedule a pick-up in advance by emailing Thursday, September 3 via Zoom necessary documentation (Advancement reports and a PO) to Mary Castaneda at Meetings are currently being held via Zoom [email protected] or but will resume, when allowed, at the Scout by calling (661) 325-9036 Office. Shipping is available The District Committee mobilizes resources to ensure the growth and success of units. Districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions: membership, fund development, program, and unit service. All interested adults are invited to attend. ​Please email your interest in receiving the Zoom link to the meeting to: Council Office Contacts [email protected]. (661) 325-9036 District Chairman - Scout Executive - Randy Saunders John Ryan [email protected] [email protected] Office Manager - Mary Castaneda District Commissioner - [email protected] Patricia Martin-Galvin [email protected] District Associates Greg Etheridge [email protected] Blake Nettleton [email protected] Trading Post Clerk Needed The Trading Post Clerk is a part-time position at the Southern Sierra Council Office Afternoons only during store hours - Noon to 5:00 pm - 15-20 hours per week. Seeking a highly motivated, organized, energetic person. This position includes, but is not limited to, the successful daily operation of the Trading Post - processing transactions, accurate and on- time records, receiving orders, stocking shelves, clerical/administrative support, friendly efficient customer service and maintaining a clean customer friendly environment. The Trading Post Clerk selected will: Ensure that stock shelves are maintained in a neat and attractive manner. Provide courteous and efficient service to customers in the store and on the phone. Receive and process all incoming deliveries. Process cash, credit card and check transactions through the POS system. Open and close the store as directed. Perform other related duties, as assigned. Desired Skills: Ability to get along with and work cooperatively with volunteers, council staff and management. Provide quality customer service in a timely manner. Ability to carry out both written and oral directions in a timely manner. Requirements: Must be willing to accept and meet the Boy Scouts of America's leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law. Ability to work the hours as stated above. A Scouting background is helpful but not required. Offers for employment are subject to criminal and reference background checks. Experience with Microsoft Office. High School Diploma or GED. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Compensation: The Southern Sierra Council is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive hourly salary. To apply, please send resume and cover letter by email to Mary atm [email protected]. SSC Conference Room Reservation Procedures Attention - Event Chairs & Council Committees Please remember to check the Council website calendar for open dates and submit a "Building Use Request" before scheduling meetings at the Council office. Forms are available HERE and at the SSC office. Submit completed forms to Greg at [email protected]. All "Building Use Requests" must be approved prior to being placed on the council calendar. Recurring meetings - OA LEC, Commissioner, Roundtable, Board & Executive Committee meetings are pre-reserved and do not require individual requests. Meetings - Scouting from Home ROUNDTABLE - Providing unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every member of every unit has a great Scouting experience. Thursday, September 10 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm September Program: Scoutbook Help & Support Is it Scouting? Cubs Breakout - Recruiting Events Scout Breakout - Recruiting in the Time of Pandemic Zoom link will be sent to all registered leaders on Monday, September 7 NEW FORMAT National Program Videos and SSC Information. Unit Restart - Things to Consider Consult your chartered organization for approval to restart in-person meetings. Assure them all State and Local guidelines will be followed at all times. Once you receive the approval to "Scout ON" - here are some steps to get your unit restarted in-person. Continue virtual meetings in preparation of the restart so your families are ready. Step 1 - Establish a Unit Plan - Possible meeting structures (indoor vs outdoor); Transportation; Dining; Tenting; Program Safety (COVID Protocol); Choose Activities that fit your unit's COVID Plan; Face Coverings; Hygiene Stations; Pre-event Screening Plan; and Communication Plan. Step 2 - Communicate with your unit - Once you have decided to hold in-person meetings, it is essential to communicate clearly with families in your unit. It is important to ensure families know all of the details of your unit restart plan to help them feel comfortable with the safety of the program. Step 3 - Meeting Implementation - Follow unit COVID plans and reinforce the guidelines. Monitor for COVID during and after meetings. Step 4 - Review and Adjust - After your unit has had an activity and put its' COVID plan to the test, it is important to review and adjust the plan as necessary to keep everyone safe. State and Local guidelines will continue to change so pay attention for updates. As your unit is restarting, be sure to share these videos with the Den Leaders. Overview on each rank, good conduct, flag ceremony, and videos on Adventure loops and pins. Why reinvent the wheel...utilize resources and have a great time. Den Leader Tips & Tricks Eagles Nest Eagle Workshop for September 5 has been cancelled. If you have any questions or need assistance with the Eagle Process please contact the Council Office for direction. Next Eagle Workshop - Saturday, November 14 - 9:00 am Congratulations to nine new Eagle Scouts during the month of August!! These scouts are members of Troops: 3, 147, 188, 194, 442 & 848. National BSA presents - Family Fun Fest INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO SEE SCOUTING IN ACTION Scouting is always more fun with friends Starts at 8:00 AM PDT This very special online-only free event will be jam-packed with a sampling of the fun things Cub Scouts across the country do day in and day out. We’ll be going big with all things Pinewood Derby, because hey, it’s kind of our thing! But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From astronauts to crafts and even a few special surprises it’ll be the most fun your family will have online all summer. FAMILY FUN FEST - Info and Registration Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge Workshop Saturday, September 26, 2020 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Location: Golden Empire Transit West Yard 1920 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield Event Cost - $5.00 - includes lunch Scouts learn to understand and appreciate our differences while working on the merit badge. They explore the experiences of people with differing abilities and how providing accessibility can help improve fairness. They also investigate careers which support people with disabilities. This is an outdoor, social distancing event so please come prepared. Bring a chair, water bottle & mask. Registration required - online only (see button below) Maximum class size - 20 scouts Prerequisites will be emailed to registered scouts prior to event Registration open until September 23, 2020 unless all spots are full. Sign up now! COVID-19 Mandatory Safety Procedures will be followed for this event: If you have any questions please contact Ross Keith - [email protected] Disabilities Awareness MB - Register Here 2020 Council Popcorn Sale Popcorn!!! Popcorn!!! Popcorn!!! The Trail’s End popcorn sale is off and running. Scouts are have already sold $20,000 in popcorn, mostly through online direct sales. However, it is not too late for your Scouts to join in and get started. We continue to stay in contact with large chain stores in hopes of securing storefront sales opportunities. However, there may still be options for your unit to do storefront sales at open businesses in your area. With the help of your parents, reach out to some of the banks, hardware stores, automotive shops, and other open businesses to set up a booth and sell popcorn. Online direct sales are the safest way to participate in this year’s sale. There are also on- going free shipping promotions to help encourage people to buy from your Scouts. The take order option is always an option for Scouts to sell popcorn, too. Remember, all Scouts that sell at least $100 in military/heroes donations (also available online) will earn the special 2020 military Council shoulder patch. If your unit has not registered yet, now is the time to log-in to Trail’s End and get started. If your unit is not participating, but your Den or Patrol wants to, we can make it happen for you. Contact the Scout Office or [email protected]. Upcoming reminders: September 10 – Storefront sales order #2 due online October 3 – Storefront product distribution, by appointment 2020 Popcorn Plan Potato Booth No Fair… No Problem… the 2020 Potato Booth There will not be a Kern County Fair this fall. However, Bakersfield still needs its baked potatoes with special toppings. So, the Southern Sierra Council will be setting up several potato booths around the city during the dates of the Fair. We need Scouts and adults to operate these booths and make those potatoes the masses want. The dates are: Friday, September 25 Saturday, September 26 Friday October 2 ​Saturday, October 3 There will be four-hour shifts, starting at 9:00am and ending at 7:00pm.
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