One Oath and Law Proposed for All BSA Programs
The BSA national volunteer committee, Team 411, is reviewing BSA advancement for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. They have recommended alignment of one Oath & Law (Boy Scout versions) for all programs. The result, if approved, would be elimination of the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack by 2015. Learn more about this change here.
Stanford Football Scouts Day
Following is a list of upcoming Scout Days/Nights:
08/26 (Sun): Sonoma Raceway Scout Day
10/06 (Sat): Stanford Football Scout Day
Scout Days/Nights are not Pack 1776 events but rather community events open to Scout groups.
Discover New Worlds through NOVA and STEM
BSA's New NOVA Awards Program is Growing Minds
through STEM Achievements!
Discover the coolest new ways to expand your mind and build critical real-world skills!
BSA's NOVA Awards program introduces fun and rewarding opportunities for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Venturers to explore various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topics.
Featuring:
- Support from a partnership with ExxonMobil®
- Honorary Chairman and National Spokesperson, Dr. Bernard Harris, former Boy Scout and NASA space shuttle astronaut
- Distinctive NOVA pocket patch with separate pin-on device, medals, and more
- Related merit badge activities and specialized programs to come!
For more information and program details, please visit here.
Messengers of Peace
Scouts in dozens of countries are working for peace by solving conflicts in their schools, building links between divided communities, teaching their peers about health and wellness, and repairing environmental damage.
To recognize their efforts—and to inspire more young men and women to help Scouting create a better world—the World Scout Committee has launched the Messengers of Peace initiative. The Boy Scouts of America is proud to join this effort in 2012.
Scouts who complete MOP projects will be eligible for a special recognition: a ring patch that goes around the World Crest. That patch will symbolize their participation in an ever-widening circle of Scouts who are not just visualizing world peace, but are helping to make it a reality.
The Scouts of the world have always been a powerful force for good. This initiative lets us celebrate what our Scouts have already accomplished and inspire them to accomplish even more. Please join us as we work together to create a better world.
For more information about Messengers of Peace, visit the BSA’s Messengers of Peace website at www.scouting.org/messengersofpeace.
Scout Day at Sonoma Raceway
It’s that time of year again when Scouts from all over California come together to cheer on their favorite Indy Car driver. This year we are again offering free tickets to all uniformed Scouts and Scout leaders.
Like last year we are giving the Scouts an opportunity to raise funds for their pack or troop. We will be selling $20 discount tickets (reg. $55) to all family members and friends that would like to attend the race. For every $20 fundraising tickets sold Sonoma Raceway will give half ($10) back to the troop or pack that sold it. The money will be tallied after the race is over and we will send checks out to all troops and packs who participated in the fundraiser. If you would like to purchase fundraising ticket go to: www.racesonoma.com/scouts. Find and click on your council and then your pack.
This year the GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma will be Sunday August 26, 2012.
Feel free to call me with any questions.
Mike Dunevent
Account Rep. Infineon Raceway
Hwy 37 & 121 Sonoma, CA 95476
(800) 870-RACE (7223) x 178
(707) 933-3978 direct
[email protected]
www.racesonoma.com/mikedunevent
MDSC 20th Anniversary
Dear Scouts and Scouters,
Come join us for an Ice Cream Social in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of our Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Service Center in Pleasant Hill from noon-2pm on Sunday, July 22nd.
- Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
- Bounce House
- Scout Shop Sidewalk Sale
- Prizes
Bring the whole family! RSVP to [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
Anne O'Neal
MDSC Celebration Chairperson
Danville 4th of July Parade Detail
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Time:
- 8:00 AM - Arrive for a pre-flight briefing
- 9:00 AM - Parade starts
- 10:15 AM - Parade finishes for scouts
Location: Danville, CA
RSVP: Evite
The parade starts at 9:00AM. In spite of there being no seat belts nor seat belt lights, passengers must be prepared to remain seated for the entire low-level flight down Main Street. Parachutes will not be available so no exiting will be allowed until the final Landing Zone is reached and with pilot permission.
[stextbox id="download" caption="Logistics" align="center"]Arrive at 8:00am for a pre-flight briefing.
Starts from staging area M (see Staging Areas and Parking Lot Map), walk northward along Hartz Avenue. You will see parade floats lining up. Look for the helicopter.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="alert" caption="Important" align="center"]Scouts and adult leaders in Class A uniforms.
Bring enough water, sunscreen, hats.
Closed-toe shoes required. No flip-flops or sandals.
No candy, no gum, no food.
Participants MUST fill out the permission slip to participate.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="warning" caption="Road Closures" align="center"]Please note that Diablo Road and Sycamore Valley Road will be closed at 6:00AM. The best way to get to staging area M is by taking 680N. Exit El Cerro Road. Take a left at the exit and head west on El Cerro Road. You can park in multiple areas near staging area M (see Staging Areas and Parking Lot Map).[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="info" caption="Parking" align="center"]You can park at the following parking lots (see Staging Areas and Parking Lot Map).
- Del Amigo High School Parking Lot
- Railroad Ave Museum/Lunardi's Parking Lot
- Pete's & Clocktower Parking Lot
- The Park-N-Ride lot, northeast of Sycamore Valley Road, crossing Interstate Hwy 680
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[stextbox id="info" caption="Pick Up" align="center"]The parade starts at Railroad Ave and Hartz, and ends one mile at Sycamore Valley Road and San Ramon Valley Road. You can expect to pick up your scout about 1 hour after they start down the parade route. The pick up area is on San Ramon Valley Blvd located South of Sycamore Valley Road. Bus transportation is provided to return participants to the parade beginning staging areas. (see Parade Route Map)
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Scouts Discount Tickets
The following events are offering scout discounts. Click on the links for detail.
08/10-12: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus @ Oracle Arena
08/15-19: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus @ HP Pavilion
09/20-23: Batman Live @ HP Pavilion
Cyber Chip
Today’s youth are spending more time than ever using digital media for education, research, socializing, and fun. To help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online, the Boy Scouts of America introduces the Cyber Chip. In developing this exciting new tool, the BSA teamed up with content expert NetSmartz®, part of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® and training expert for many law enforcement agencies.
Netsmartz® has created a Scouting portal showcasing Cyber Chip resources, including grade-specific videos, for each level. Topics include cyberbullying, cell phone use, texting, blogging, gaming, and identity theft.
The Cyber Chip joins the Totin’ Chip and Whittling Chip as important safety tools your Scouts should earn and carry with them. Find out how you can earn the Cyber Chip emblem by visiting the BSA Cyber Chip website.
Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?
Here is a sneak preview to a new reality show on the National Geographic Channel premiering this Fall. What do you think?
