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2014 Vol 2 May-July 2014

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erThe Bay Area Scouter is brought to you by your Friends of Scouting contribution.

Strategic Plan --see page 2

Tammy Jerniganformer Astronaut, 5 missions International Space StationSpeaker: STEM Women’s

Luncheon

Crystal LeeMiss California 2013

Speaker: STEM Women’s Luncheon and Evening

Program

Continued on page 3

Honorary ChairmanMark Martinez

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

STEM SPECIAL GUESTSHonorary Chairman, Mark MartinezPrincipal Associate Director for Operations & Business at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Mark Martinez was born and raised in San Diego, California. When he was 8 years old, he joined the Cub Scouts, beginning a lifelong association with the Boy Scouts of America. He earned an Arrow of Light, the highest award for Cub Scouts, at age 10 and his Eagle Scout, the highest rank for Boy Scouts, at age 16. The experience that Mark gained through earning merit badges – many in science and technology – and through living the Scout Spirit of service

and leadership had a huge impact on his life. Through Scouts, Mark learned the importance of leadership, vision and guidance, and he has carried those values with him throughout his career. He believes strongly in passing those values to future generations.

Women’s Luncheon Speaker, Tammy JerniganFormer Astronaut, 5 Missions at International Space Station Tamara Jernigan is an American scientist and former NASA astronaut. She has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics, a Master of Science degree in engineering science, an M.A. in astronomy and a Doctorate of Philosophy in space physics and astronomy. In 1986, she became a NASA astronaut. Tammy’s first flight to space was as a mission

Dear Friend of Scouting:

After nearly two full years of work involving hundreds of staff and volunteers the 2014 – 2018 Strategic Plan of the San Francisco Bay Area Council is now a reality. For a full, downloadable PDF version available at our Council Website www,sfbac.org

In November of 2013 the full Executive Board approved the new plan in its entirety. Since that time every single tactic, goal and strategy that has a due date or a “complete by” date of 2014 has been treated with special care. Not only have each of these 2014 items been assigned to a professional staff member but many of them have or soon will have assigned volunteers and even some committees who have taken specific ownership and responsibility to see to it that their assignments are delivered. The Board through its Budget Committee has even considered the necessary budgetary components of each strategy that may have an income or expense associated with it and these have been included in our current fiscal budget.

We hope that you will take a moment to browse through the pages of our newest plan and become excited by the visionary approach to growth and continued relevance that is in store for our Council in the next few years. In the meantime please consider the Strategic Plans Introductory Letter printed in its entirety below and signed by the Chair of our overall Strategic Plan Development Committee Ken Mehlhorn

Scout Executive

Dear Friend of Scouting:

With this 2014 – 2018 Strategic Plan, the San Francisco Bay Area Council demonstrates its commitment to remaining a positive force in the Bay Area, and to increasing the potential of this organization to make a lifelong impact on the youth in our area.

The development of this plan involved scores of volunteers over a multi-year period. During the planning process, the organizational structures of our Council were examined and changes were identified to make it more efficient, while also improving program quality. In the plan you will find that needs are identified that will enhance our Council’s ability to deliver a value-based program, as well as actions that have the potential to influence Scouting on every level.

With all of your support, this Council has delivered an impressive set of accomplishments in recent years; see our accomplishments page at the end of this report, yet so much remains to be done! With this plan, we have the opportunity to recommit ourselves to several critical objectives: robust membership growth, sustained financial development, improved community relations, increased support for diversity and a growing multi-cultural demographic, as well as focused endowment growth. Recommendations to achieve these goals are discussed herein.

The bottom line - our common goal - is to reach more youth, and through a top quality Scouting program, increase access to all the benefits this time-honored, life-building program provides. Thank you for your support of the critical issues and recommendations described in this plan as they come together to form our Council mission.

Sincerely,

Bree A. Bowman Kenneth C. MehlhornStrategic Planning Development Chair Scout Executive/CEO

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Cub Camps are Coming! Check out Pages 8 and 9 and mark your calendar today!

Get Trained in Surviving

in the Great Outdoors !

HAT Courses

STEM from page 1

include an Evening Show. This event is to encourage participation, foster interest, and increase knowledge in the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, while at the same time, providing some of the traditional elements of a large scouting activity.

The weekend fee is $45 for those camping and $25 per person for those attending for the day. This will include a patch and all of the needed program materials throughout the Encampment.

To register and learn more about the STEM Encampment go to our website at SFBAC.org/STEM

What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM in Scouting: The Boy Scouts of America has created a new emphasis that incorporates elements of STEM within our current advancement programs. The BSA’s STEM initiative gives Scouts an opportunity to explore relevant skills and experiences, and for their achievements to be recognized through the development of the STEM NOVA and Supernova awards. Working with an adult counselor or mentor, the various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM and discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be.

STEM Encampment program: Advance registration is required for this event since individual Scouts or groups of Scouts are required to select one of the four STEM components [letters] that they will explore in depth at the STEM Encampment. Based upon their selection, on Saturday, their schedule will follow a predesigned program that has been developed for that component [letter] taking into consideration their current age and Scout program [Pack, Troop, etc.]

The STEM Encampment is for Scouts and Non-Scout Youth in the San Francisco and Alameda Counties on October 10-12, 2014 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Friday to Sunday is overnight camping for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Ventures, & Sea Scouts. Saturday’s program will be for Cub Scouts and their parents to

specialist on STS-40 aboard Space Shuttle Columbia in 1991. She next flew aboard Space Shuttle Columbia, which successfully sent out and retrieved two science satellites, and the Wake Shield Facility. Her last flight was aboard Discovery and in 1999. It was the first mission to dock with the International Space Station, and during the mission the crew delivered four tons of logistics and supplies in preparation for the arrival of the first crew to live on the station. After Jernigan performed a nearly eight-hour spacewalk, the crew landed back on Earth on June 6, 1999. Two years later, she retired from NASA and accepted a position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory where she currently serves as Assistant Associate Director for Physics and Advanced Technologies. She is married to former astronaut Peter Wisoff.

Women’s Luncheon and Evening Show Speaker Crystal LeeMiss California 2013, First Runner Up Miss America 2014Recipient of STEM Scholarship

Crystal Lee was born in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Ruth

Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts and later received her B.A. in Human Biology and M.A. in Communication from Stanford University in 2013. She was an intern at Dropbox and KRON TV. Crystal plans to earn an MBA and run a technology start-up in the future.

Donate Your Vehicle to ScoutingThe Council works with the One Car One Difference program for vehicle donations. This is an excellent opportunity for our council because they are a nationwide program and their level of service cannot be beat.

One Car One Difference accepts every type of vehicle including:

Cars, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Heavy Equipment and more. Essentially if it is used as a mode of transportation it can probably be donated, even Riding Lawn Mowers have been donated in the past.

The sale of each vehicle helps to provide a significant benefit for our council. Support through the One Car One Difference program will provide funding for the efforts designed to build character, self-worth, responsible citizenship, and leadership skids in our

The San Francisco Bay Area Council’s Gifts in Kind program helps our council provide items that otherwise would be purchased from funds more needed in program areas. Each year hundreds of items are used at the Youth Leadership Training Center and in our three camps in all program areas and general use. The cost of purchasing these items greatly impacts the ways and means in which we can present scouting to our youth. By providing Gifts in Kind you can receive a tax deduction and provide for Scouting. Please contact Tim Buchen at [email protected] or 510.577.9207

Donations Through Gifts-in-KindItems currently needed:

12 Mountain Bike Helmets50 lb Pottery Clay10 pkg Sandpaper, all grits12 ea Leather Hole Punch 2 pt Mink Oil Cans 2 ea Digital Cameras 6 ea Compasses 3 ea Salt Blocks500 lb Alfalfa Pellets150 ea 28”-30” Arrows 4 ea Box Cutter 6 pkgs 3x5 cards

youth. And to top it off you can even earn a tax deduction.

Charitable donations to One Car One Difference have another significant benefit: helping the environment. Once Car One Difference shares your commitment to creating a cleaner environment, with strict guideline in

place to ensure regulatory and EPA compliance.

There are two easy ways to donate. Call 1-855-272-1227 or on the web at onecarhelpsScouts.com Be sure to mention you are with the San Francisco Bay Area Council.

Friends of Scouting (FOS) is off to a strong start in 2014! This year we have shaken up our approach to FOS to encourage every family in every, Pack, Troop, Team and Crew to give at a level they are comfortable with. Each unit has it’s own “Personal Unit Plan” or PUP. This strategy was developed with a lot of volunteer input with our overriding belief being that, our units are as diverse as the communities we serve and we need to approach FOS on an individual basis.

YOU CAN BE A FRIEND OF SCOUTING

Scouters’ typically get involved and support their friends and that’s where we need everyone’s help. If every one of us decided to forgo one Starbucks or decided to take our lunch to work one more day a week, we would each save at least $25 per month. We encourage you to do just that, and to make a tax deductible donation to the SFBAC with that savings. At the end of the year you’ll end up with more money in your pocket and have done a tremendous service to Scouting. Please consider making a $25/ month pledge today! Contact your District Executive or Joe Barton at [email protected] or 510-577-9227 for more information.

Check out our websitewww.sfbac.org

for new, upcoming events,ways to give, and more!

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PLANNING -> PREPARATION -> PERFORMANCE -> SUCCESSYou must plan ahead for what you are going to do, to recruit Webelos Scouts into your Troop or (from a Webelos Leader’s point of view) what you are going to do to get the Webelos sent on to Boy Scouts. You must then prepare for this transition with activities built along this plan. You must complete all of these activities, not just part of them, in order to achieve success.

The importance of a good WEBELOS Leader • The leader must accept the need for a good outdoor program • Must have knowledge of outdoor skills, fire building, cooking, wood tools and knots, camping, sanitation, tents and equipment. • Should be Scoutmaster Fundamental trained (outdoor program section)

The Webelos Den Leader’s Role • Most influential in the boys’ preparation • Should have the Webelos function as a patrol • Ensure the boys attend camp • Verify the presence of the necessary Scout Skills • Attend Roundtables and get to know Scoutmasters • Attend troop meeting and recruit a Den Chief • Plan the graduation/bridging ceremony and promote Troop summer activities • Verify the transfer of documents (the boys’ records)

The Scoutmaster’s Role • Include the Webelos in summer camp reservations • Discuss camp and troop activity costs with the Webelos’ parents • Have Webelos and their parents attend troop meetings • Become part of the Pack grad ceremony • Assist in finding Den Chiefs for Webelos Dens • Ensure all forms are completed • Invite the Webelos Den Leader to become part of the troop • Hold a pre-summer camp orientation for Scout skills

The Cubmaster’s Role • NOW –Search for Scout Troops; develop point-of-contact for the Troop; examine membership levels and activities within the Troop • OCTOBER—Confirm the February Graduation; invite the Scoutmaster(s) SPL(s) and ASPL(s) to the Blue and Gold Banquet; encourage visitation to Troop meetings • FEBRUARY TO APRIL—Conduct the Graduation; ensure the boys’ funds get transferred

Webelos to Boy Scout Transition “A critical step in the journey of Scouting”

May17 Cycling Merit Badge Summer Series23-26 Family Vacation Camp at WSR*26 Memorial Day – YLTC Closed – East Bay Scout Shop Closed30-1 Camp Royaneh Work Party

June 8-14 Camp Staff week15-21 Session 1 – Boy Scout Summer Camp16-20 Cub/Webelos Scout Day Camp – Peralta District*16-20 Cub/Webelos Scout Day Camp – Tres Ranchos District*22-28 Session 2 – Boy Scout Summer Camp23-27 Cub (Only) Scout Day Camp – Twin Valley District*

COUNCIL CALENDAR20- 5 Session 3 - Boy Scout Summer Camp

July 4 Independence Day – YLTC Closed – East Bay Scout Shop Closed 6-12 Session 4 – Boy Scout Summer Camp 7-11 Cub/Webelos Scout Day Camp – Mission Peak District*11-13 Wolf/Bear Adventure Camp – Session 1*13-19 Session 5 – Boy Scout Summer Camp18-20 Wolf/Bear Adventure Camp – Session 2*20-26 Session 6 – Boy Scout Summer Camp21-25 Webelos (Only) Scout Day Camp – Twin Valley District*27- 2 Session 7 – Boy Scout Summer Camp, WSR Only28- 2 Webelos Scout Adventure Camp – Session 1*

August 3- 9 Session 8 – Boy Scout Summer Camp, WSR Only 4- 9 Webelos Scout Adventure Camp – Session 2*15-18 WSR Family Vacation Camp*29- 1 WSR Family Vacation Camp – Labor Day Weekend Session*29- 1 Camp Royaneh Family Vacation Camp – Labor Day Weekend Session*

* = Camps with on-line signupsWSR = Wente Scout Reservation

BOY SCOUT CAMPINGIs your troop looking for a fantastic summer camp experience for 2015? Camp Royaneh and Wente Scout Reservation are THE places to be!

Our great camps offer the best in program, camp staff, and dining in Northern California. With programs ranging from shooting sports to water sports, handicrafts to horseback, your Scouts will want to return again and again.

Summer Camp 2015

Don’t miss out on this great experience – fill out your Stake-a-Claim reservation form and get on the list for a great campsite in 2015! (See end of newsletter for form)

Has your unit had a UnitElection this year? If not,

conact us through ourwebsite at

www.achewonnimat.orgto hold your election soon!

May 2014 OrdealComing Soon!

Haven’t sign up for Ordeal yet? Easy to do. Download

application atwww.achewonnimat.org and

fax it in.May 16-18 at

Wente Scout Reservation.No Late Fee!

Sign up TODAY so wecan order enough food.

2015 NOACWhat is NOAC?

It’s the National Order of the Arrow Conference and it’s FUN! Educational! FUN!

August 3-8, 2015 at Michigan State University, PLUS

travel and tour.Get more information about

NOAC at our websitewww.achewonnimat.org so you

can plan!Scholarships will be available thorugh the conferenceship

fund.

Fifty years ago this summer a relatively small group of campers gathered for the first ever summer camp experience at Wente Scout Reservation. Fifty summers ago, the lake was only half full, there was no dining hall and the only cabin in camp was the “Chalet,” an old logging cabin left over from the previous owners. In 1964 no one had heard of King Skunk, hiked the Kali-ama trail, or earned Cedar Savage. Since then over 50,000 scouts & scouters, and more than 1200 staff members have camped beneath the stars and walked the moonlit trails of the camp.

In celebration of the anniversary, a special event is being held at Wente to commemorate the 50th anniversary. Come join us this summer for a day of celebration, reflection and letting the lake be the key to jogging your camp memories of past.

Wente 50th Anniversary Celebration and BBQ• Date: Saturday, July 26 (11:00am) to Sunday, July 27 (11:00am)• Come for the day or spend the night under the stars• BBQ dinner, continental breakfast, anniversary patch and a lifetime of

memories are included in the cost• Cost: $35.00 per person

For more information email “[email protected]”

Wente Scout Reservation50th Anniversary Celebration

(July 26/27)50!

You Can Get Trained by the BEST

HighAdventure

TeamThere is!

SFBAC’s High Adven-ture team are all top notch trainers, expe-rienced in their area of expertise in High Adventure. Whether your unit is planning a backpacking trip into the wilderness, or a 50 mile bicycle or canoe trip, you are sure to be prepared to the fullest with the appropriate training course. Don’t risk anyone in your group being unprepared before, or in peril during, your adven-ture. Take a HAT Course in 2014! You’ll be glad you did. Online signups are easy and can be found at www.sfbac.org

Once again we’ve designed a unique opportunity for every Scout in our council who’s headed for camp this summer.

Saturday, May 17, the East Bay Scout Shop is hosting a “GET READY FOR CAMP” day just for you! It’s the perfect time for Scouts and parents to get all their camp questions answered and see the latest gear available for making the most of camp.

This fun, all-day event starts at 10am and includes: in-store backpack fittings, free summer camp packing list and three “PAY A PENNY” special offers!

Choose one of the following qualifying gifts at or below your in-store purchase amount:

• Spend $100, get a Cub Scout™ or Boy Scout™ Beach Towel ($19.99 value each) for just 1¢!

• Spend $200, get the BSA® Tanto Knife ($29.99 value) or one of the above towels for just 1¢

• Spend $250, get the BSA Backpacking Chair ($49.99 value) or any one of the above items for just 1¢!

So please plan to join us, and help us get the word out. Share this with friends and get ready for an awesome day at the East Bay Scout Shop!

1001 Davis Street, San Leandro510-633-2005

Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9am-6pmTuesday 9am-7pm

Saturday Hours: 9am-4:30pm

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CUB SCOUTING NEWS

Cub Scout Day Camp, held each summer in the great outdoors, provides a unique learning experience cleverly disguised as fun and adventure. Volunteers coordinate several days-worth of activities at sites across the council to provide ample opportunities to join the fun of activities:

Archery BB guns Swimming Fishing and a whole lot more…

This summer, six different sessions of Day Camp will be offered. Every Cub Scout and Webelos registered in the San Francisco Bay Area Council is eligible to attend, and boys can look forward to days full of doing things boys love to do. Day Camp is a great way to begin experiencing the summer fun Scouting offers.

Day Camp participants can expect to:

Receive a participant T-shirt and patch.

Take home crafts and projects completed at camp

Participate in a variety of activities (every camp varies)

Day Camps are coming for Cub andWebelos Scouts

Adult supervision comprised of parents who serve as chaperones and Walkers

Earning achievements towards rank advancements

And have LOTS OF FUN! A Summer Camping brochure full of information and registration forms are mailed to every Cub Scout family each year in March. Ensure you get as many of the boys in the Pack to attend Cub Scout Day Camp.

SIGN UP TODAYonline at

www.sfbac.org

DAY CAMP DATES FOR 2014

You may attend as many locations as you wish for your rank.

June 16-20 Cubs and Webelos Tres Ranchos District Earl Warren Park Castro Valley

June 16-20 Cubs and Webelos Peralta District M L King Shoreline Oakland

June 23-27 Cubs and Webelos Golden Gate District Location to be announced

June 23-27 Cubs Only Twin Valley District Shadow Cliffs Pleasanton

July 7-11 Cubs and Webelos Mission Peak District Birch Grove Park Newark

July 21-25 Webelos Scouts Only Twin Valley District Shadow Cliffs Pleasanton

RESIDENT CAMPS FOR CUB &WEBELOS SCOUTS

WOLF/BEARADVENTURE

WEBELOSADVENTURE

DATES: July 11-13 or 18-20LOCATION: Rancho Los Mochos LivermorePARTICIPANTS: Scouts who have completed 1st and 2nd grades and their adult partnersCOST: $165 by May 31st $200 June 1 and after

DATES: July 28-Aug 2 or August 4-9LOCATION: Camp Royaneh, CazaderoPARTICIPANTS: Scouts who have completed 3rd or 4th gradesADULT LEADERS: 2 per pack free, others $330COST: $330 by June 28 $360 June 29 and after

Resident Camps are a great way to keep your Cub Scouts active and involved over the summer months, and Cub Scouts love camping! Studies show that active Cubs stay in the program longer, and camping Cubs have a life long love of the great outdoors.

At Wolf/Bear Adventure Camp you and your Scout will complete requirements for Wolf/Bear achievements and electives and have lots of fun doing it.

At Webelos Adven-ture Camp your Scout will enjoy six days in the beautiful coastal redwoods in an area abounding in nature.

Both camps offer BB gun, archery, handicrafts, have great campfires and fantastic food. Don’t miss out, sign your son up today!

Check us out at www.sfbac.org

LOCAL SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS CAN JOIN EAGLE SCOUTS CYCLING ACROSS AMERICAStinson Beach to Foster City and/or Foster City to San Leandro from TROOP 165, FREDERICKSBERG, VIRGINIA

June 14, 15 and 16 begins the trip of a lifetime for Troop 165 from Fredricksberg, Virginia. These 9 eagle scouts and their leaders will be cycling across America, starting at Stinson Beach, California and ending at Virginia Beach, Virginia…a total of 3,770 miles in around 55 days. Scouts across America are joining them in this historic ride as they travel across the states. Check out their website at www.escaa2014.org for more information.

Any scouts or scouters who would like to be a part of their historic ride, or would like to see them off at Stinson Beach on June 14th are welcome to join in the festivities. Marin Council is helping organize the send off from Stinson Beach.

We hope that the Bay Area will give them a huge send off. This event will be covered by Boy’s Life magazine as well as local and national media. They begin their ride on Saturday, June 14th where they will leave Stinson Beach, ride across the Golden Gate and spend the night in Foster City.

Sunday, June 15th, they will leave Foster City and ride to San Leandro Youth Leadership Training Center where they will spend the night.

Monday, June 16th, they will ride to Davis, California and on across the United States. If you are interested in helping see them off or if you can come and help cook, or would consider donating a dish to provide a BBQ/Potluck on Sunday, June 15, please contact Cindy at 510.274.5154, or email Cindy at [email protected]. We want to show our hospitality to this fine group of young men and ride support crew.

If you would like to coordinate riding with them on one or all 3 days they will be in the Bay Area, please contact Bruce White at [email protected] or 540.379.1181. Tell Bruce you are from SFBAC and the $50 riding fee will be waived.

Commemorative Gifts Fund

The enclosed gift is in honor of:_________________________________________Send: c Congratulations c Get Well c Sympathy c Other___________

Send Tribute Card to:__________________________________________________Address_____________________________________________________________City___________________________State______Zip________________________

Sign Tribute Card from:________________________________________________

My Name___________________________________________________________Address_____________________________________________________________City___________________________State______Zip________________________

Amount $______________(This figure will not be shown on Tribute Card)Fully Tax Deductible

Mail to: San Francisco Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1001 Davis Street, San Leandro CA 94577-1514 (510) 577-9000

CommemorativeGifts Program

A dignified expression of best wishes for a speedy recovery, congratulations, or as a memorial for a loved one or friend. The commemorative gifts plan provides a means of commemorating a special occasion by a contribution to the San Francisco Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The gift is a means of honor or comfort for family, friends and associates as a living tribute, for the benefits derived are measured in the development of youth – America’s most precious resource. A contribution of any size is welcomed. Larger amounts will enable Scouting to be of service to an increased number of youth. The amounts are kept confidential. Gifts are tax deductible within legal limitations. An appropriate card is sent to the person / family and donor. Contact Sonia Castillo at 510-577-9211.

In Memory of:Arthur Matoza John & Joyce Gregory

2015 Wood Badge course dates for the San Francisco Bay Area Council are ready to go! Please share this information with Scouters in your unit and in your district. Wood Badge Training details and updates will be posted on the council website on a regular basis: www.sfbac.org

February 20-22, 2015 at the YLTC

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

March 14-16, 2015 at Rancho Los Mochos

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

Lorna HillCourse Director, W3-28-15email: [email protected]

2015 Wood Badge Course Announced

Climb THE ROCKat the YLTC

Applications available on line at www.sfbac.org

A Word from your Registrar, Georgi ZipseNEW EAGLESThe Eagle Award is the highest of six progress awards a Scout may achieve and represents an honor a Scout carries with him the rest of his life. The San Francisco Bay Area Council and the National Eagle Scout Association congratulates these young men who have earned the Eagle Award. Eagles are listed in the order their awards were approved.

NEW UNITS

VETERANSAWARDS

January 2014

Aamir Rasheed S 111Jacob Allan Youngman S 942Ethan Henry Smith S 203Baxter Quinn Schumacher-Dowell

S 202Boris Schnare S 203Bryant Ling S 726Andrew Khang Le S 110David Kekoanui Mack S 103Sahil Bansal S 125Justin Oliver Yue S 153Aaron Robert Havard S 153Rahul Dharmesh Makhijani S 176Matthew Charles Vickers S 903Channing Ki-Ming Whitaker S 447Dante Edward Rodondi S 908Arjun Gregory Teh S 911Isaac Christopher Shaughnessy S 908Koby Spencer Ashizawa P2 941

February 2014

Cord Edwin Zale S 934 Michael Kenji Harriss S 900 Eric Overgaard S 908Devin Camara Sigler S 397Jeremy Lawrence Jarman S 397Ryan Rei-Hsia Tong S 199Steven Matthew Zaballos S 722 Gabriel William Champion S 160 Robert Alexander Jensen S 379

March 2014

Jeffrey Ouyang Zhang S 449Wilvin Chew S 33Michael Garrett Tom S 15Jon David Reinemann S 905Clark Connor Jackman S 905Brian James Hom S 12Gary Chan S 17

QUARTERMASTER AWARDS Eileen L Welch Ship 100Almudena Phillips Ship 100

Jan 1 thru March 31, 2014

Pack 3393 (PE) – St. Louis Bertrand Parish – Edgar Quesada, CMTroop 3393 (PE) – St. Louis Bertrand Parish – Edgar Quesada, SMPack 357 (TV) – Livermore Youth Shooters – David Fontaine, NLTroop 904 (TV) – DHK Solutions – Jeanne Lee, SM

Veteran Awards - Jan 1, 2014 thru March 31, 2014

Dr Mark Stolowitz – 50 Years

Spring Boy Scout RecruitmentA steady flow of youth into a Boy Scout troop is essential to maintaining the troop’s health. New Scouts bring energy and enthusiasm to the troop program.

To avoid the pitfall of shrinking membership, a troop should add at least 10 new Scouts every year. Having a year-round growth plan in place will help attract new Scouts.

The first step for any recruitment effort is to appoint an assistant Scoutmaster or Troop committee member to serve as the troop membership chair. This person will develop and implement a year-round growth plan that incorporates all methods of recruitment; working closely

with Cub Scout packs in the community, the district membership committee, and the unit commissioner.

The three primary methods of recruiting new Scouts into your troop are:

• Graduating Webelos Scouts from local Cub Scout packs into your troops

• By hosting a troop open house for 6th graders or members of your charter organization

• Developing a boy-to-boy recruitment plan such as bring a friend night.

All these and many more ideas should be part of your troop’s program calendar. Without new members, your troop program will become stale and less effective. By introducing new members on a constant basis, your troop’s program will experience an influx of new members, new parent volunteers, and new ideas. Help your troop stay healthy by recruiting new members.

Vegas ... Florida ... the Dakotas .... NO ... Northern California is even better!

FAMILY VACATION CAMPfor registered Scouts and Scouters and their families and guests

An exciting opportunity for your family to enjoy the outdoors and activities of the premier scout camps of the San Francisco Bay Area Council. Family Vacation Camps are a place to relax, hike, swim, enjoy nature, ride horses, read a book or participate in many other exciting activities at a fraction of the cost of a hotel or resort vacation.

Family Vacation Camp is intended for families – it is not intended for Scout unit outings without family members, although many use family vacation camp as an opportunity to have fun in the outdoors while socializing with other families from their unit, it is also a great time to do annual program planning.

Registration is open on our website at www.sfbac.org, under camping choose family.

Each weekend begins on Friday at 1 p.m. when you can come in to camp to set up and relax. Saturday and Sunday

there are activities galore. Monday you can wind down before heading home. Dates for 2014 are:

Wente Scout Reservation Memorial Weekend May 23-25 August Weekend August 15-18 Labor Day Weekend August 29 – September 1

Camp RoyanehLabor Day Weekend

August 29 – September 1

Best of all you can choose to cook your own food in your campsite, or have camp meals in the dining hall (3 Saturday and 3 Sunday) and not have to clean up! Additionally any who wish may purchase just Monday breakfast so there’s no clean up for you before heading out for home on Monday.

In Camp Meal PlanAge 13-adult $80 per person

Age 5-12 $60 per personAge 4 and under no charge

For the No Meal Plan (bring and cook your own food) cost is $30 per person.Monday Breakfast is $8 per person.Wente Only: RV/Trailer spaces (10) are $20 per trailer.All prices are for the weekend. Sorry we cannot prorate or refund for those leaving earlier or arriving later. No refunds for weather conditions.

More information is available on our website about accommodations, activities, rules and other sundries.

www.sfbac.org

23rd World Scout Jamboree JapanJuly 28-August 8, 2015

Information Meeting

Tuesday, May 27th, 7:00PM at the YLTC

Registration is Now Open!Go to this website: www.scouting.org/worldjamboree

The upcoming World Scout Jamboree in Yamaguchi City, Japan, promises to be one of the best ever. With 30,000 Scouts expected to attend from six continents and more than 161 countries, it’s going to be a world-class event, one you can be a part of if you start planning now. At Yamaguchi, you will get to live and learn with fellow Scouts from around the world. You’ll be housed in tents with your troop, but you’ll soon meet up with tens of thousands for two weeks of activities and adventure. It’s Japan’s turn at a World Scout Jamboree -- held once every four years -- and it is a special opportunity for you, too. You need to start your planning early.

If you are a Boy Scout or Venturer who will be between the ages of 14 and 17 on July 28, 2015, -- that is, specifically born between July 27, 1997, and July 28, 2001 -- you are qualified to attend the World Scout Jamboree. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

Cost:The basic package plan is $5,750. The basic package includes travel, all meals, unit and patrol equipment, accident and sickness insurance, regional and national office administrative/program support, and buses for ground transportation to/from the jamboree site. It also includes a tour either before or after the Jamboree. Cost does not include uniforms, Troop T-shirts and hats, and spending money.

Payment Schedule:The payment schedule can be found at the registration site. $250 is due with registration and periodic payments of $800 are due on a regular basis thereafter.

For information:Attend the Information Meeting at the YLTC at 7PM on the 27th of May. Also, you can go to the registration website and click on the tabs at the top of the webpage for additional information. You can also download a flyer from National with additional information at the International Program page of the SFBAC website: www.sfbac.org

How to Register:Register at the website: www.scouting.org/worldjamboree

Questions:If you have questions not answered after visiting the websites above or attending the information meeting, you can e-mail Jed Richardson, the International Representative for the San Francisco Bay Area Council, at the address below:

[email protected]

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