Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council proudly serves over 13,000 youth in nearly 500 Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venture crews, Sea Scout ships, and Explorer posts with many community chartered partners. The success of the programs that impact so many youth are due to the dedication of 5,300 adult volunteers and involved parents. The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council supports the activities and health of all the unit programs through year-round activities, camps, training, and program support. This catalog shares most of what we offer and will guide your unit in planning a great program for the youth involved. Our district and council committees strive to set these dates by June 1, to enable our packs, troops, teams, crews, and ships to plan a unit calendar over the summer. As we all know, however, “stuff” happens and some dates may be unavoidably rescheduled for a variety of reasons. Normally, about 90 days prior to the start of the event, all the details are confirmed and registration opens. Check your district website, council website, email group, and council e-newsletter for the most current information. Hyperlinks are embedded throughout this catalog. The digital copy of this document can be found on our website. Click on the “download library” tab at the top of the webpage or use the search engine to find the Program Catalog. Stay up to date by checking out our website: www.svmbc.org where you can sign up for our weekly e-newsletter. Follow us on social media. All families are encouraged to register an email address so we can keep you updated with the many program offerings in Scouting! Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America Main office: 970 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95126 Salinas office: 919 North Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906 Office main number: 408-638-8300 FAX: 408-280-2154 General emails: Support@svmbc.org Council leadership: Leadership@svmbc.org Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Tips for Planning Your Scouting Program………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Spring and Fall Weekend Cub Scout Programs at Camp Pico Blanco……………………………………………………….. 5 Summer and Fall Weekend Cub Scout Programs at Camp Chesebrough………………………………………….……… 5 Cub Scout Day Camp and Cub Scout Resident Camp………………………………..…………………………………………..… 6 District Pinewood Derby…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 7 Scout-O-Rama………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Coastal Cleanup Day……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 7 Coyote Creek Cycling Classic…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Boy Scout District Camp-O-Ree……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 8 Mountain Man Rendezvous………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 8 Shooting Sports/Scholastic Pistol Program-Camp Pico Blanco…………………………………………………………….….. 8 Camp Hi-Sierra Boy Scout Summer Camp………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 9 Camp Pico Blanco Boy Scout Summer………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 9 Order of the Arrow…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 10 Venturing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… 10 Rechartering…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Fall and Spring Recruitment Drives………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 11 Journey to Excellence (JTE)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Service Projects and Good Turns………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 12 Friends of Scouting Campaign (FOS)……………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 12 Commissioner’s Challenge………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 13 Scout-O-Rama Kick-Off ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..13 Popcorn Sales……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 13 Courses Needed to be Considered Trained………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Training Calendar – Cub Scout Leaders……………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 14 University of Scouting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Training Calendar – Boy Scout Leaders………………………………………………………………………………………………….…15 Training Calendar – Leaders in Varsity, Venturing, High Adventure and Other Specialized Courses………... 16 Bear Paw – Cold Weather Camping Training…………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Wood Badge…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 First Aid and CPR/AED Training………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….17 Merit Badge Counselor Training……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 17 District Leadership Conference…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……17 Commissioner Staff Support……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 17 STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) In Scouting…………………………………………………………..……… 18 Shooting Sports………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Hornaday Awards and Conservation…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 18 2 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued District Recognition Dinners……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 Council Annual Recognition Dinner…………………………………………………………………….………………………………….. 19 Holiday Social and Auction…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………….……… 19 District Organization………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..… 20 Coyote Creek District ……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………….……20 Loma Prieta District………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Pioneer District……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………21 Polaris District………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Quicksilver District…………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 22 San Benito District…………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 23 Santa Lucia District……………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….….. 23 Career Exploring……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 24 Scout Shops……………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 24 Service Centers…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……24 Calendar at a Glance – June 2016 to February 2017……………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Calendar at a Glance – February 2017 to October 2017……..…………………………………………………………………… 26 Calendar at a Glance – October 2017 to December 2017….…………………………………………………………….……… 27 Join the Nationwide Service Project: “Finding the Fallen” Saturday, July 30, 2016 Boy Scouts and members of the United States Armed Forces are invited to participate in a nationwide service project to preserve the memories of our fallen veterans by photographing and logging GPS locations of headstones and markers in our national cemeteries. Packs, troops, teams and crews are all invited to participate as volunteers to take photographs or help organize the local event. Aspiring Eagle Scouts, as approved by their local council or district, can also apply to lead the local service project. For more information go to: billiongraves.com/finding-the-fallen 3 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog TIPS FOR PLANNING AN EXCELLENT SCOUTING PROGRAM IN YOUR UNIT Plan what to do Select activities that will help accomplish your unit’s goals and help youth complete advancement requirements Get all the parents/youth together to brainstorm ideas Use Scouting literature such as the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide or Troop Program Features, youth books, and Roundtable resources Bring personal calendars, school calendars, and your chartered organization’s calendar to avoid double booking Use this Program Planning Catalog for great local activities Get ideas from the youth Use the Guide to Safe Scouting (helps you plan what training is needed and which age appropriate activities are right for your group) Brainstorm on large paper or a white board so everyone can see how it all flows together Fund your Program Determine all the expenses throughout the year (registration fees, Boys’ Life subscriptions, annual charter fee, unit equipment purchases, summer camp/day camp, Camporee, Pinewood Derby, monthly den, pack, patrol, troop activities, etc.) Identify sources of revenue to pay for the expenses (Council Popcorn Sale, Scout-O-Rama card sales, activity participation fees, monthly dues, etc.) Share the budget with all the families National budget templates are available for Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing. Make it Happen Ensure enough adults in your unit have the right training for the planned activities. Identify who has what responsibility. Publish the calendar and share it with every family. Make extras for welcoming new families. Put it in your personal calendar. Refer to the unit calendar at every committee meeting. Evaluate monthly so all your families receive the maximum benefit from Scouting. National Resources Cub Scout Program Planning PowerPoint: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/membership/zip/BSA_Pack_Annual_Program_Planning_Conference_Guide.zip Boy Scouts Program Planning PowerPoint: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/membership/zip/BSA_Troop_Annual_Program_Planning_Conference_Guide.zip 4 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog SPRING & FALL WEEKEND PROGRAMS AT CAMP PICO BLANCO SEPTEMBER — MAY We invite you to join us for as many of the Family oriented Campouts as you can! Pico Blanco Scout Reservation has a full camp program including all program areas -climbing, handicraft, nature, scoutcraft, shooting sports, and ham radio- a campfire, guided hikes and backpacking trips, and ample time for recreation and relaxation. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends are for the entire family – siblings, grandparents, and friends. The Mom and Me and Dad and Lad weekends are designed for you to enjoy oneon-one time with your cub scout. September 2-5, 2016 September 9-11, 2016 May 12-14, 2017 May 26-29, 2017 Labor Day Family Camp Dad and Lad Mom and Me Memorial Day Family Camp More details and registration at www.camppicoblanco.org SUMMER & FALL WEEKEND PROGRAMS AT CAMP CHESEBROUGH JULY—OCTOBER Cub Scout Shoot Out: Cub Scouts of all ages will enjoy a day of Shooting Sports with their adult partner at Camp Chesebrough. This fun-filled day will teach safety and proper BB gun and archery shooting techniques. Lunch is served from noon to 1:00. During your morning or afternoon session, you’ll be able to shoot at either the archery range or the BB gun range. For more shooting fun, sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions! July 16, 2016 August 20, 2016 September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 Shoot Out #1 Shoot Out #2 Shoot Out #3 Shoot Out #4 Cub-O-Ree: This fall, coming to a camp near you, it’s Cub-O-Ree! There will be nature, fire-building, and yes, there will be shooting sports. Join us for an exciting day at Chesebrough Scout Reservation – Rain or Shine! October 1, 2016 October 2, 2016 Cub-O-Ree #1 Cub-O-Ree #2 Family Camp: Come join us for a weekend of family camping near the coast in the beautiful California redwoods of Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties. Archery, climbing wall, nature hikes, campfires, games, sports, and FUN! Great food, starting with cracker barrel Friday night, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. The entire family may attend these weekends, not just Scouts and parents. Bring along grandparents, older and younger siblings, your best friends plus their families and other relatives who enjoy the great outdoors. September 2-4, 2016 and September 1-3, 2017 May 26-28, 2017 Labor Day Family Camp Memorial Day Family Camp More details and registration at www.svmbc.org 5 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog CUB SCOUT DAY CAMPS JUNE-JULY Day Camp is truly the best part of a Cub Scout’s summer. Day Camp is a five-day experience for Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Cub Scouts (boys who are entering grades 2 – 5 in the Fall). Some camps also have a Tiger Cub program and sibling “tot-lots”. Each camp offers a variety of activities, such as crafts, games, archery, BB guns, sports, and Scout skills. They also offer Cub Scouts opportunities to earn belt loops and pins that they can only earn during an organized camp. Camps typically run from 9 AM to 4 PM. Parent involvement is a key component to these programs and each camp requires some adult involvement. The camps are located throughout the four counties of the council. Twilight Camp is very similar to Day Camp except that it happens between 4:30 – 8:30 in the evening. Twilight Camp offers many of your Cub’s favorite activities and advancement opportunities, but at a more convenient hour for parent participation. This camp promises to be a new and wonderful experience for you and your son. Twilight Camps are open to all Scouts who will be entering grades 1 through 5 in the Fall. That means that Tiger Cub Scouts can go to Twilight Camp with their adult partner! Check out details at: http://svmbc.org/svmbc/activities/cub-scout-day-camp/ CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMPS JUNE Have you graduated the third grade and are now ready for the adventure of a three-night overnight campout at Camp Chesebrough in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains? We have an exciting program for you including archery, BB guns, nature, climbing the rock wall, crafts, songs, skits, STEM, campfires, and more. Food is lovingly prepared in the kitchen and served on the patio by the Valley Foundation Lodge. June 8-11, 2017: Chesebrough Webelos Resident Camp #1 June 15-18, 2017: Chesebrough Webelos Resident Camp #2 6 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY FEBRUARY Pinewood Derby—no doubt one of the highlights of Cub Scouts. Every district hosts a pinewood derby to extend the excitement of the race amongst several Cub Scout packs. Stay tuned at your district Roundtable for details. Coyote Creek: Saturday, February 4, 2017 Loma Prieta: February 2017 Pioneer: Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Muslim Community Center Polaris: Saturday, February 11, 2017 Quicksilver: Saturday, January or February—To be determined by the host pack Santa Lucia: TBD SCOUT-O-RAMA MAY 13, 2017 The largest Scouting event of the year with over 5,000 participants is held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day at History Park. This excellent showcase of Scouting is open to the public and shows off much of what Scouting has to offer. Our best packs, troops, teams, crews, and posts host a “booth” where they showcase their awesome program with hands-on, fun activities and demonstrations for Scouting families to enjoy. Visit for the day, or better, participate with a booth. Some of the activities include: Opening parade of hundreds of Scout flags Cooking demonstrations Archery & BB Guns Water Rockets—build your own and shoot it up! Crafts and games Monkey Bridges & other Pioneering projects STEM science projects Boy Scout skill demonstrations COASTAL CLEANUP DAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 AND SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 California Coastal Cleanup Day, an annual beach and inland waterway cleanup, is the state's largest volunteer event. State-wide, volunteers remove more than 1.2 million pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes, and waterways annually. When combined with the International Coastal Cleanup organized by Ocean Conservancy and taking place on the same day, California Coastal Cleanup Day becomes part of one of the largest volunteer events in the world. Save the date and schedule your unit’s participation along the beaches of our council. For more information, contact Renee Forrest: (408) 638-8313 or Renee.Forrest@scouting.org 7 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog COYOTE CREEK CYCLING CLASSIC SECOND SATURDAY OF OCTOBER Every year, the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council holds a family fun ride for youth and adults of all ages. This event provides families the opportunity to participate in a 12-, 25-, or 50-mile bike ride along the Coyote Creek bicycle trail. All riders start and finish from Model Airplane Skypark. After your morning ride, you will receive your Coyote Creek Cycling t-shirt, patch, and a lunch. This event is open to people of all ages and encourages you to get active and keep a healthy lifestyle. We look forward to having you join us on Saturday, October 8, 2016 and October 14, 2017. BOY SCOUT DISTRICT CAMPOREE Scouts—test your skills in friendly troop competition at the annual Boy Scout Camporee. All troops in each district are invited to a weekend of camping, fellowship and skill competition. Coyote Creek District: April 21-23, 2017 Loma Prieta: March 2017 Pioneer District: April 28-30, 2017 Polaris District: April 8-9, 2017 at Chesebrough Scout Reservation Quicksilver District: April 28-30, 2017 San Benito: Welcome to attend any district’s camporee Santa Lucia: TBD MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS – CAMP PICO BLANCO Have you ever started a fire with flint and steel? Done leather branding? Shot an authentic black powder rifle? Do you know how to throw a tomahawk & knife? Do you know what a trading blanket or Capote is? Can you talk Mountain Man lingo? We want you to come to the Rendezvous prepared to experience what camping was like in the early 1800’s. Make your camp as authentic as possible. You will be competing as Troops and as individuals. This event is well known for its great prizes. We look forward to seeing you there! September 16-18, 2016 SHOOTING SPORTS/SCHOLASTIC PISTOL PROGRAM – CAMP PICO BLANCO Participants will enjoy multiple shooting experiences including shotgun, rifle, archery, and primitive (tomahawk throw). In order to participate in the Pistol Program, Scouts must be at least 14 years of age. Pistol participants will be trained using the NRA First Steps Program, a 4-hour commitment that includes classroom training and range activity supervised by certified NRA instructors. Scouts who participate in the Pistol Program will be limited to one rotation through the other shooting programs (rifle, shotgun, archery, primitive). Fall: September 23-25, 2016 Spring: April 21-23, 2017 8 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog CAMP HI-SIERRA BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP SUMMER 2017 The highlight for many Boy Scouts is summer camp and Camp Hi-Sierra offers a variety of fun and challenging outdoor activities. Camp Hi-Sierra is a 7-day 6-night Boy Scout camp located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains offering exciting and extensive Scouting opportunities for boys. Fun and exciting programs include climbing, biking, disc golf, boating, polar bear swim, shooting sports, and overnight trips to the Clavey River. And, there’s a rich offering of merit badges, advancement to First Class (Trail to Eagle program), and Adult Leader training for adults. Six sessions run from Sunday to Saturday: Week 1: June 18 — 24, 2017 Week 2: June 25—July 1, 2017 Week 3: July 2—8, 2017 Week 4: July 9—15, 2017 Week 5: July 16—22, 2017 Week 6: July 23—29, 2017 http://www.camphi-sierra.org CAMP PICO BLANCO BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP SUMMER 2017 Located on the south fork of the Little Sur River in Monterey County, this rugged wilderness invites campers and backpackers under the shadow of Mount Pico Blanco. Traveling the 16 miles from Highway 1 is like going back in time. Surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest and the entrance to the Ventana Wilderness Area, enjoy the abundant rich diversity of plant and wildlife. The camp is open yearround. Focus, Create, and Preserve is the motto at Camp Pico Blanco. Besides the typical merit badges and advancement offerings found at many Scout camps, you’ll find movie making, photography, welding, and an emphasis on conservation (a STEM program not offered anywhere else in the BSA, with Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly). Four sessions run from Sunday to Saturday: Week 1: July 2—8, 2017—Optional LDS start on 7/3 Week 2: July 9—15, 2017 Week 3: July 16—22, 2017 Week 4: July 23—July 29, 2017 http://www.camppicoblanco.org/ 9 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog ORDER OF THE ARROW—THE SAKLAN LODGE The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts. The program allows a Scout’s peers to recognize him for his outstanding efforts to live up to the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law. The Order of the Arrow is based on American Indian tradition and is dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service which provides Scouts opportunities to learn more about leadership skills and volunteerism. If you and/or your unit want to find out more about the activities of the Order of the Arrow or need a leadership position for Star, Life, or Eagle, contact an Order of the Arrow Representative. Email: oa@svmbc.org The SAKLAN were a Native American tribe in the northern California Bay Area. The totem for the lodge is the banana slug. The 2016 duly elected Lodge Chief is Evan Kirkham who is supported by Dan Krent, the Lodge Advisor, and William Waits, the Staff Advisor. Check out the lodge website for more information, updates and activities: http://www.saklanlodge.org The youth leadership meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Council Service Center at 7:30pm. The adult leadership meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Council Service Center at 7:30pm. Activities Include: Lodge Summer BBQ Vigil Ceremony Fall Ordeal at Camp Chesebrough Fall Fellowship Holiday Party and Potluck Winter Ordeal at Camp Pico Blanco Feather and Leather Section Pow Wow Section Conclave at Camp Royaneh Lodge Banquet at History Park, SJ Spring Ordeal at Camp Hi-Sierra Lodge Summer BBQ Sat. Aug 13, 2016 Sat-Sun. Aug 13-14, 2016 Fri-Sun. Sept 16-18, 2016 Fri-Sun. Oct 28-30, 2016 December, Date TBD Fri-Sun. Mar 17-19, 2017 Fri-Sun. Mar 24-26, 2017 April 21-23, 2017 Fri. May 12, 2017 Fri-Sun. Jun 2-4, 2017 August, Date TBD VENTURING Venture Crews in the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council are invited to participate in our Venturing forums. This group meets monthly to discuss mutually beneficial programs and ideas for Venturing youth throughout the council. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7:30 -9:00 pm at the Council Service Center in San Jose. “Odd” months are planned by the Venturing Officers Association youth and “even” months are planned by the adult advisors. A number of activities for all crews are planned and coordinated through the Venturing Officers Association. For more information, join their yahoo group: VenturingSVMBC@yahoogroups.com 10 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog RECHARTERING DUE DECEMBER 2 Rechartering is essential to Scouting operations and the continued growth of our program. Toward the end of each calendar year, every unit renews its charter. Charter renewal information is distributed to every unit by the commissioner staff in October. During the months of October and November, the unit recharter processor (designated by the committee chair) reviews and updates the roster, collects annual dues from families, completes online charter renewal, obtains appropriate signatures and forms and submits charter renewal by December 2. FALL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FALL Families are looking for programs to join within the first 2-3 weeks that school begins. The Fall Recruitment Drive will be focused on having joining night opportunities within the first three weeks that school begins. Unit commissioners and district membership teams will work with unit leaders over the summer to coordinate a neighborhood based plan so that every boy and his family has an opportunity to join Scouting. Tips for Success: Meet with your unit commissioner and district executive over the summer to develop your unit’s fall recruitment plan Recruit one or two unit “ambassadors” to help welcome new families into your unit. This will help place Scouts into Dens/Patrols and make sure new leaders are encouraged to get trained as a leader or member of your unit’s committee. Have your unit ambassadors attend the fall kick off and “how to” orientations in July or August Spend time this summer with leaders and parents to plan your “Ideal Year of Scouting” so new and returning families know what excitement will be coming their way. This will also help you plan your popcorn sales goal as a unit and per family. Keep your information up to date at www.beascout.org. The Committee Chair, Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor can update this information in www.myscouting.org. SPRING RECRUITMENT APRIL-MAY Give families a chance to check out Scouting with summer programs by recruiting in the Spring. This is an especially a great time for packs to start the Tiger den for next fall by conducting a Kindergarten recruiting. Schedule one or more fun joining events for new families and promote at schools in the community with flyers, yard signs and word of mouth. Check with your district membership team and district executive for support, training, and materials. 11 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE (JTE) ALL YEAR Journey to Excellence is the BSA’s performance recognition program designed to measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It encourages excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of BSA. Scouters can use the JTE program to help them plan and run a better program for the youth we serve. Criteria includes leader training, camping attendance, advancement, and planning. You can find more information on Journey to Excellence on the BSA National website: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx?rel=external SERVICE PROJECTS AND GOOD TURNS One of Scouting’s foundational principles is “doing a good turn daily.” Scouts at all levels of our program participate in good turns and service projects. Some of these are for a rank advancement, the most famous being the Eagle Scout project. Others are being good citizens or environmental programs to make our neighborhoods and communities better places to live. As part of the Journey to Excellence report, sharing your service project and logging it into the national toolbox is important. The council uses this to let the community know of our service to others. Nationally, the statistics are important as we identify trends. Do you know about Messengers of Peace? It’s relatively new and a way to put a dot on a map with your service project. http://www.scouting.org/messengersofpeace.aspx. Do you know about Scouting for Food? It’s been a project of the BSA for decades. Held in November each year in our council, Scouts drop off door hangers the 2nd Saturday of November and return the 3rd Saturday of November, taking the bags of food to local food banks. Find out more on all of this at: http://svmbc.org/svmbc/activities/service-projects/ or Email: activities@svmbc.org FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN - “FOS” JANUARY-JUNE The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council raises nearly $5 million annually to support our 13,000 youth and 5,300 volunteers. The national council provides no funding locally. In fact, 100% of your membership and registration fees go directly to the national council to fund the program development and delivery throughout Boy Scouts of America. $1 million of our annual budget comes from individuals, families, and the community in an annual giving campaign called “Friends of Scouting” or FOS. Annually, every pack, troop, team, and crew participates in the Friends of Scouting Campaign to support the delivery and promotion of Scouting. A member of the district FOS team will visit your unit for a presentation at a unit meeting, court of honor or Blue & Gold dinner to give every family an opportunity to participate with a donation to the Friends of Scouting Campaign. Select an FOS coordinator to help manage the campaign within your unit. Submit the date of when you want your presentation to happen to the District FOS Chair. 12 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog COMMISSIONER’S CHALLENGE ALL YEAR The Commissioner’s Challenge Award is an SVMBC-specific award that was created to recognize outstanding units. Completing Commissioner’s Challenge entitles the unit to receive FREE cloth badges, e.g. rank and merit badges, at no cost for an entire year! This award requires achievement above and beyond the JTE award and is a challenge for many units to achieve. A unit must meet all the JTE objectives in the Bronze category. There are a number of other criteria that must be completed as well including providing a district or council volunteer, participating in Scout-O-Rama and Popcorn sales and completing recharter on time. For more information, go to: http://svmbc.org/svmbc/downloads/commissioners-challenge-2016/ SCOUT-O-RAMA KICK-OFF & ADVENTURE CARD SALES FEBURARY 25, 2017 The biggest show of Scouting all year is Scout-O-Rama on May 13, 2017 at History Park at the south end of Kelley Park in San Jose. Scouts can participate with a booth at the event and by selling adventure cards in the two months leading up to the big day. Adventure cards sell for $10 with units keeping $3 for each card sold. Scouts can also earn sales incentive prizes. The card has discounts and deals at many local shops, stores, restaurants, and activity centers and is also a family admission ticket to the Scout-O-Rama. Adventure card sales and booth signups kick off on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at History Park at the south end of Kelley Park in San Jose at 10:00 am. Pick up adventure cards for the fundraiser and stake your claim for your unit’s booth space. POPCORN SALES AUGUST-NOVEMBER Popcorn! Every year, Scouts hit the streets selling popcorn in front of grocery stores, in their neighborhood, and to friends and family. Scouts set popcorn goals to support their chosen activities for the year, to fund community service and leadership projects, to attend summer camp, or to travel to destinations near and far. 70% of sales support local Scouting (up to 38% directly to Scout units and Scouts) Details at www.svmbc.org/popcorn Key Dates: June—Kickoffs on June 7 (Salinas Elks) and June 8 (San Jose Elks) August – Popcorn “Universities”: Aug 6, 9, 10, 11, 16, 31 August 1 – Online sales start, Scouts invite friends and family to purchase online for direct shipping August 22 – Orders Due for “Show and Sell” (consignment/store front sales) September 9 – Product pick up for “Show and Sell” SALE BEGINS October 17 – End of “Show & Sell” – deadline to return unsold product October 18 – “Take Order” sales orders due online October 28 – Online sales end November 4 – “Take Order” product pick-up November 30 - Money due 13 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog COURSES NEEDED TO BE CONSIDERED “TRAINED” IN SCOUTING: Cub Scouting: Leader-specific training by position Boy Scouting: Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader-specific training, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. Troop Committee Challenge for committee members. Varsity Scouting: Varsity Coach Leader-specific training, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills for Coaches and Assistant Coaches. Team Committee Challenge for committee members. Venturing and Sea Scouting: Venturing Leader-specific. Youth Protection Training: To take Youth Protection training, go to www.My.Scouting.org and create an account. From the My.Scouting.org portal, click on E-Learning and take the Youth Protection training. Upon completion, you may print a certificate of completion to submit with a volunteer application or submit the completion certificate to the unit leader for processing at the local council. TRAINING CALENDAR Check our website for updates, details – times and locations, and registration information for all courses: http://svmbc.org/svmbc/training-calendar/ TRAINING FOR CUB SCOUT LEADERS: 2016 Trainings Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Date Sat. 9/17 Sat. Oct 15 Sat. Nov 19 2017 Trainings Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Date Sat. Feb 4 Sat. Feb 11 Sat. Mar 11 2017 Trainings-Cont. Cub Scout Leader Specific-CASA Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Date Sat. Mar 25 Sat. Apr 8 Tues. Jun 8 Sat. Sept 9 Sat. Sept 16 Sat. Sept 23 Sat. Oct 14 Sat. Nov 18 BOWS is a course that will provide participants with training for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), Webelos Leader Specific, and Outdoor Webelos Leader (OWL). 2016 Trainings BOWS Date Wed. 10/5 and Fri-Sat. 10/14-15 2017 Trainings BOWS BOWS Date Wed. Apr 19 and Fri-Sat. May 5-6 Wed. Sept 27 and Fri-Sat. Oct 13-14 BALOO only-CASA BALOO only BALOO only BALOO only-CASA BALOO only Sat. Oct 15, 2016 Sat. Nov 19, 2016 Sat. Mar 18, 2017 Sat. Nov 4, 2017 Sat. Nov 18, 2017 14 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING March 4, 2017 Each year, the council conducts the “University of Scouting,” starting with registration at 8 AM, welcoming words at 8:30, and then a series of 50 minute sessions on special interest topics. For those with Cub Scoutaged youth, you’ll find suggestions on where to take the Cub Scouts on field trips, how to conduct derbies (rocket, pinewood, regatta), magic to spice up meetings and ceremonies, and so much more. Similarly, for Boy Scout leaders and parents, your advancement chair will find information on Internet advancement, the Trail to Eagle, ideas for service projects; Camping chairs will get “where to go,” backpacking, snow camping, and hints on the latest gear and gadgets to make camping fun. Lunch is provided. Registration will start about 60-90 days prior to the course. TRAINING FOR BOY SCOUT LEADERS: 2016 Trainings Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Date All Weeks at Hi-Sierra Sat. Sept 10 Sat. Sept 17 Sat. Oct 1, 2016 Sat. Nov 19 2017 Trainings Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Date Mon. Jan 20 & Feb 6 Sat. Mar 11 2017 Trainings-Cont. Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific-CASA Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific Boy Scout Leader Specific 2016 Trainings Outdoor Leadership Skills Outdoor Leadership Skills Outdoor Leadership Skills Date Fri-Sun. Sep 9-11-11 Fri-Sun. Oct 14-16 Fri-Sun. Oct 21-23 2017 Trainings Outdoor Leadership Skills Outdoor Leadership Skills Outdoor Leadership Skills-CASA Outdoor Leadership Skills Outdoor Leadership Skills Outdoor Leadership Skills Date Sat Mar 11 and Fri-Sat. Mar 17-18 Fri-Sun. Mar 31-Apr 2 Fri-Sun. Apr 14-16 Fri-Sun. Jun 2-4 Fri-Sun. Sept 8-10 Fri-Sun. Oct 13-15 BIG 5 TRAINING Date Sat. Mar 18 Sat. Apr 1 Sat. May 6 All Weeks at Hi-Sierra Sat. Sept 9 Sat. Sept 23 Sat. Sept 30 Sat. Nov 18 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 & NOVEMBER 18, 2017 Location to be Determined Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and Varsity Leader Specific and BALOO Training all offered on one day at the same location. 15 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog TRAINING FOR LEADERS IN VARSITY SCOUTING, VENTURING, HIGH-ADVENTURE, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED COURSES: 2016 Trainings Den Chief Training Den Chief Training Varsity Leader Specific Venturing Leader Specific Trainer's EDGE Area Training Conference Date Thurs. Sept 8, 2016 @ Santa Lucia Roundtable Sat. Oct 29,2016 Sat. Nov 19, 2016 Sat. Nov 19, 2016 Sat. Dec 3, 2016 Fri-Sat. Nov 4-5, 2016 2017 Trainings Den Chief Training Den Chief Training Den Chief Training Varsity Leader Specific Venturing Leader Specific Venturing Leader Specific Venturing Leader Specific Trainer's EDGE Trainer's EDGE Area Training Conference Date Thurs. Mar 9, 2017 @ Santa Lucia Roundtable Sat. Mar 11, 2017 Sat. Oct 21, 2017 Sat. Nov 18, 2017 Sat. Jan 28, 2017 Sat. May 20, 2017 Sat. Nov 18, 2017 Sat. Feb 4, 2017 Sat. Dec 2, 2017 Fri-Sat. Nov 3-4, 2017 BEAR PAW – COLD WEATHER CAMPING: Cold Weather Camping training teaches youth and leaders how to be warm and safe in the outdoors. There are a number of essential topics presented in this day long session. The Boy Scout troops get to practice what they’ve learned at our winter camping experience held on President’s Day weekend in February where attendees camp for two nights in the snow, or cold weather. Cold Weather Camping Training: November 5, 2016 and November 11, 2017 Bear Paw Camping Experience: Fri-Sun. February 24-26, 2017 WOOD BADGE Wood Badge is the culmination of basic leader training for all adult leaders in Scouting - from Cub Scouting and Boy Scouts, to Varsity and Venturing. The course emphasizes development of personal leadership, team-building, and management skills. This course is 6 full days done on two weekends. Fall 2016: Fri-Sun. Sept 16-18, 2016 and Fri-Sun. Oct 7-9, 2016 Spring 2017: Thurs-Sat. Apr 6-8, 2017 and Thurs-Sat. May 4-6, 2017 Fall 2017: Fri-Sun. Sept 15-17 and Fri-Sun. Oct 13-15, 2017 NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT) NYLT is a week long, intensive and interactive experience in outdoor living and leadership skills development. Boys wishing to attend must be at least 13 and first class rank, or if a Venturer, must be 13 and have graduated 8th grade. We have two courses to select from in 2017: June 11-17, 2017 at Camp Pico Blanco July 30-Aug 5, 2017 at Camp Chesebrough 16 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog FIRST AID & CPR/AED Check www.SVMBC.org for these trainings offered on a monthly basis, generally the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm. OTHER SPECIALIZED TRAININGS “Leave No Trace, ” Cub Scout shooting sport certification, Climb On Safely and other specialized courses are scheduled throughout the year. Check the training calendar at www.svmbc.or/training for dates and information. MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR TRAININGS Those interested in serving as a merit badge counselor in one or more of the 130 merit badges, should attend one of our training sessions. 2017 dates are tentative. At the Council Service Center in San Jose: August 11, 2016 January 12, 2017 March 9, 2017 May 11, 2017 August 10, 2017 At District Roundtables: Quicksilver, October 11, 2016 Pioneer, October 12, 2016 Coyote Creek, October 13, 2016 Polaris, November 8, 2016 Loma Prieta, November 10, 2016 Quicksilver, October 10, 2017 Pioneer, October 11, 2017 Coyote Creek, October 12, 2017 Loma Prieta, November 9, 2017 Polaris, November 14, 2017 DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 The council and district committee calendar year kickoff and goal setting strategy conference. Location-TBD COMMISSIONER STAFF SUPPORT The commissioner staff is a strong corps of volunteer Scouters dedicated to providing service & guidance to units. They meet monthly at the district level and the District Commissioners discuss unit service monthly at the Commissioner Staff meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month. There are two area conferences for commissioners: Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council Commissioner Conference – September 23-24, 2016 at Camp Chesebrough Northern California Commissioner College – February 25, 2017 – location TBD 17 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog S.T.E.M. (Science Technology Engineering & Math) IN SCOUTING The BSA has a series of awards Scouts can earn that are based on science, technology, engineering, and math. The NOVA and SUPERNOVA Awards program incorporates learning with cool activities and exposure to these topics for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. The hope is that the requirements and activities for earning these awards stimulates interest in STEM-related fields and shows how they apply to everyday living and the world around them. Counselors and mentors help bring this engaging, contemporary, and fun program to life for youth members. New NOVA awards are being developed and added to the program. SVMBC council resources: http://svmbc.org/svmbc/resources/stem/ National resources: http://www.scouting.org/stem/AboutSTEM.aspx SHOOTING SPORTS All shooting sports are done under qualified supervision and using the strict guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America safety policies. Cub Scouts can enjoy shooting BB guns, archery, and sling shots. Boy Scouts can shoot shot guns, .22 caliber rifles, .22 caliber pistols (age 14+) and archery. Venturers can shoot pistols and rifles in a variety of calibers. For more information: http://svmbc.org/svmbc/activities/shooting-sports/ HORNADAY AWARDS and CONSERVATION The Boy Scouts of America has long been a proponent of conservation. Camping, hiking, and respect for the outdoors are an integral part of the Scouting heritage. Many of the requirements for advancement from Tenderfoot through Eagle Scout rank call for an increasing awareness and understanding of the natural sciences. Many former Scouts have become leaders in conserving our environment and protecting it from abuse. Right now Scouts are learning about environmental problems and actively working to make a difference. The fundamental purpose of the Hornaday Awards program is to encourage learning by the participants and to increase public awareness about natural resource conservation. Understanding and practicing sound stewardship of natural resources and environmental protection strengthens Scouting's emphasis on respecting the outdoors. The goal of this awards program is to encourage and recognize truly outstanding efforts undertaken by Scouting units, Scouts and Venturers, adult Scouters, and other individuals, corporations, and institutions that have contributed significantly to natural resource conservation and environmental protection. There are a variety of Hornaday Awards which are available and are presented to units, youth, adults, and organizations. For more information about this prestigious award see: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/HornadayAwards.aspx The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council has a strong and expanding conservation emphasis at all of our camps. Notably, the Camp Pico Blanco Conservation Plan was recognized by the American Planning Association for Innovations in Green Community Planning. To learn more, email: support@svmbc.org. 18 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog DISTRICT RECOGNITION DINNERS NOVEMBER, DECEMBER & JANUARY Celebrate the dedication of volunteers in your unit and throughout your district. A variety of recognitions are awarded during this evening of adult leader fellowship with the District Award of Merit highlighting the event. Coyote Creek: November 19, 2016 Loma Prieta: December 3, 2016 Pioneer: Friday, November 18, 2016 Polaris: Friday, November 10, 2016 Quicksilver: Saturday, November 12, 2016 San Benito: Thursday, January 19, 2017 Santa Lucia: TBD COUNCIL ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER FEBRUARY 11, 2017 In 2017, this annual event will be held in Monterey, CA. We are still confirming date and venue – February 11th is a tentative date. At the event, we will recognize Eagle Scouts, top Venturing awards, and Silver Beaver recipients with a reception, dinner, keynote speaker, and awards ceremony. The Silver Beaver award is the highest recognition for volunteer service at the council level and the Eagle Scout award is the highest a young man can earn in the Scouting program and a true mark of a leader. The Annual Dinner is our opportunity to thank and recognize our Scouting volunteers for their dedicated service to our programs. HOLIDAY SOCIAL & AUCTION DECEMBER The annual holiday social and auction is a fun adult event with fellow Scouting volunteers to get your holiday season started. All proceeds support current programs and growth of Scouting in the council. For more information, contact Bill Waits at (408) 638-8312. http://svmbc.org/svmbc/support-scouting/camp-auction/. 19 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog DISTRICT ORGANIZATION The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council is divided into seven geographical areas, known at districts. Each district serves youth programs, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturing. In addition, our Exploring program serves the entire council. Each district has a Key 3, composed of the District Chair, District Commissioner, and District Executive. The District Chairman and Commissioner are volunteer positions while the District Executive is a paid, full-time, commissioned professional with the Boy Scouts of America. District Chairs are also members of the board of directors of the council and represent their district’s interests to the governing body of the council. The District Chairmen each have help from their District Committees, teams of volunteers responsible for finance, membership, and program support to units within each district. The District Committee meets monthly under the direction of the District Chair and delivers a variety of programs during the year. This includes activities, outdoor programs, training, advancement, membership, and fundraising. District Commissioners have help from their Commissioner Staff, a team of volunteers responsible for the “health” of the Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, and Venture Crews. The commissioner staff meets monthly and is responsible for hosting the monthly Roundtable meetings for all unit leaders. COYOTE CREEK DISTRICT Coyote Creek District serves the City of Milpitas south into East San Jose in the communities of Alum Rock, Berryessa, Evergreen, Silver Creek and west to Monterey Highway including a good portion of downtown San Jose, including the neighborhoods of Naglee Park and Japantown. Check out the district website at http://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/coyote-creek/ for updated information. District Newsletter Sign Up: Email coyote_creek_district-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and include your name, position and unit. Roundtable – 2nd Thursday each month at 7:30 PM at 3060 Patt Ave, San Jose (LDS Church at Patt Ave & White Road) District Committee Meetings – 3rd Thursday each month at 7:30 PM at 3060 Patt Ave, San Jose Commissioner Meetings – 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 PM at 3060 Patt Ave, San Jose District Dinner – November 19, 2016 District Pinewood Derby – February 4, 2017 District Camporee – April 21-23, 2016 20 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog LOMA PRIETA DISTRICT The Loma Prieta District serves all of the County of Santa Cruz. Check out the district website at http://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/loma-prieta/ for updated information. District Committee Meetings – 1st Thursday each month at 7:00 PM at Santa Cruz LDS Stake Center (220 Elk St., Santa Cruz) Roundtable – 2nd Thursday each month at 7:00 PM at Santa Cruz LDS Stake Center (220 Elk St., Santa Cruz) Commissioner Meeting – 2nd Thursday each month at 7:00 PM at Santa Cruz LDS Stake Center District Pinewood Derby — February 2017 District Dinner – December 3, 2016 Skillicorn BBQ– March 22, 2017 District Camporee—March 2017 PIONEER DISTRICT Pioneer District serves the communities of Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Redwood Estates, and Cambrian Park. Check out the district website at http://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/pioneer/ for updated information. Roundtable – 2nd Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM at 925 Cera Drive, San Jose (LDS Church near Saratoga Ave & Williams Rd.) District Committee Meetings – 1st Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM at 925 Cera Drive, San Jose Commissioner Meetings – 2nd Wednesday each month at 6:30 PM at 925 Cera Drive, San Jose District BBQ – August 10, 2016 and August 9, 2017 WeST Fair – November 9, 2016 District Dinner– November 18, 2016 District Pinewood Derby – February 4, 2017 at the Muslim Community Center District Camporee – April 28-30, 2017 21 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog POLARIS DISTRICT Polaris District serves the communities of Saratoga, Cupertino and Sunnyvale. Check out the district website at http://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/polaris/ for updated information. District Newsletter Sign Up: Email SVMB-Polaris-RT-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and include your name, position and unit. Roundtable – 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:30 PM at Home of Christ Church (10340 Bubb Rd., Cupertino) District Committee Meetings – 1st Thursday each month at 7:30 PM at TBD Commissioner Meetings – 1st Thursday each month at 7:30 PM at TBD District Dinner – November 11, 2016 and November 10, 2017 WeST Fair – February 11, 2017 District Pinewood Derby – February 11, 2017 District Camporee – April 8-9, 2017 at Chesebrough Scout Reservation QUICKSILVER DISTRICT Quicksilver District serves the communities of Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Martin, Willow Glen, Blossom Valley, Almaden Valley, and South San Jose. Check out our district website http://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/quicksilver/ for updated information. District Email List Sign Up: Email Jack Howe at jlhiii@us.ibm.com and include your name, position and unit. Roundtable – 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:30 PM at 150 Bernal Road (LDS Church), San Jose District Committee Meetings – 1st Thursday each month at 7:30 PM at 150 Bernal Road, San Jose Commissioner Meetings – 1st Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM at 150 Bernal Road, San Jose District Dinner – November 12, 2016 District Pinewood Derby –February 2017—TBD District Camporee – April 7-9, 2017 22 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog SAN BENITO DISTRICT San Benito District serves all of the County of San Benito. Check out the district website at http://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/san-benito/ for updated information. District News Sign Up: Email: HollisterRoundtable-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and include your name, position and unit District Committee Meetings – 1st Tuesday each month at 6:00 PM at Brigg’s Youth Center (1221 Memorial Drive, Hollister) Roundtable – 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM at the Brigg’s Youth Center Fort Benito Cub Scout Day Camp Committee – 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. - Brigg's Youth Center District Turkey Shoot—November 19, 2016 District Dinner – January 19, 2017 District Camporee - Welcome to attend any district’s camporee SANTA LUCIA DISTRICT Santa Lucia District serves all of the County of Monterey. Check out the district website at http://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/santa-lucia/ for updated information. District Committee Meetings – 3rd Thursday each month at 7:00 PM at Salinas Elks Lodge Roundtable – 2nd Thursday each month at 7:00 PM at LDS Church (255 E. Alvin Dr., Salinas) Commissioner Meeting – 2nd Thursday each month at 6:00 PM at LDS Church (255 E. Alvin Dr., Salinas) District Pinewood Derby — TBD District Dinner – TBD District Camporee— April 2017 23 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog CAREER EXPLORING The Exploring program is a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America. Exploring offers hands-on experiences for youth ages 14 - 20 in a career field of their choice. In these co-ed programs, young men and women gain leadership experience while working alongside professionals. Career fields currently represented in Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council are Law Enforcement, Fire Services, Aviation, Medical, Engineering, and Science. With youth interest and business support, Exploring can be implemented in any career field. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start. See our website for more information about the programs currently offered: www.learningforlifesvmbc.org Annual Activity Highlights: June —Law Enforcement Explorer Academies February – Exploring Banquet March – Career Day SCOUT SHOPS Two nationally-operated Scout Shops serve our council. These retail stores have a large variety of the books, patches, uniforms, and supplies that are offered by the Boy Scouts of America. The Scout Shop hours are: 970 West Julian Street, San Jose: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. 408-279-2086. Email: Emile.Mestressat@scouting.org 919 North Main Street, Salinas: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday, 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. 831-422-2760 SERVICE CENTERS To provide support to nearly 500 packs, troops, teams, crews, and posts, two locally-operated service centers support the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council. Our district executives have work stations at one of the two offices but are frequently in their district, meeting with unit, district, and community leaders. The hours are: 970 West Julian Street, San Jose: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Phone: 408-638-8300 Fax: 408-280-2154 919 North Main Street, Salinas: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Contact the main office in San Jose to be connected to the Salinas office: 408-638-8300 24 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog CALENDAR AT A GLANCE: OctoberCont. 2016 June 7 8 12-18 15 15 17 18 21-23 22 28 29 Popcorn Kick-Off at Salinas Elks Popcorn Kick-Off at San Jose Elks NYLT-Pico July 16 31-Aug 6 Cub Scout Shoot Out #1 NYLT-Chesebrough August 1 11 13 13-14 20 22 November Popcorn online sales start MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose OA Lodge Summer BBQ OA Vigil Ceremony Cub Scout Shoot Out #2 Popcorn Show and Sell orders due 4-5 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 10 September 2-4 2-4 8 9-11 9-11 9 10 10 16-18 16-18 16-18 17 17 17 23-25 23 Labor Day Family Camp-Pico Labor Day Fam. Camp-Chesebrough Den Chief Training-SL Roundtable Outdoor Leadership Skills Dad and Lad - Pico Popcorn pick up for Show and Sell Boy Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Shoot Out #3 Mountain Man Rendezvous-Pico Fall Wood Badge Part 1 OA Fall Ordeal-Chesebrough Boy Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific Coastal Clean Up Day Shooting Sports Weekend-Pico SVMBC Commissioner Conference 11 12 13 14-16 14-15 Area Training Conference Popcorn Take Order product pick up Bear Paw Training Course MB Counselor Trng-Pol Roundtable Pioneer WeST Fair MB Counselor Trng-LP Roundtable Polaris District Dinner Quicksilver District Dinner Pioneer District Dinner Boy Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific BALOO only Varsity Leader Specific Venturing Leader Specific San Benito Turkey Shoot Popcorn money due December TBD TBD 2 3 3 OA Holiday Party and Potluck Holiday Social and Auction Unit Charters Due Trainer's EDGE Loma Prieta District Dinner 2017 October 1 2 5 7-9 8 Cub Scout Leader Specific BALOO only-CASA Popcorn Show and Sell ends Popcorn Take Order sales orders due Outdoor Leadership Skills Cub Scout Shoot Out #4 Popcorn online sales end Den Chief Training January Cub-O-Ree #1 Cub-O-Ree #2 BOWS-Part 1 Fall Wood Badge Part 2 Coyote Creek Cycling Classic MB Counselor Trng-QS Roundtable MB Counselor Trng-Pio Roundtable MB Counselor Trng-CC Roundtable Outdoor Leadership Skills BOWS-Pt 2 12 20 21 28 MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose Boy Scout Leader Specific-Part 1 San Benito District Dinner Venturing Leader Specific 28 District Leadership Conference February TBD TBD TBD 25 Coyote Creek Pinewood Derby Loma Prieta Pinewood Derby Quicksilver Pinewood Derby Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog 2017 February TBD 4 4 4 6 11 11 11 11 11 24-26 25 25 May-Cont. Santa Lucia Pinewood Derby Trainer’s EDGE Cub Scout Leader Specific Pioneer Pinewood Derby Boy Scout Leader Specific-Part 2 Boy Scout Leader Specific Polaris Pinewood Derby Council Recognition Dinner Polaris WeST Fair Cub Scout Leader Specific Bear Paw Camping Weekend Scout-O-Rama Kick-Off Commissioners College 12-14 12 13 20 26-28 26-28 June 2-4 2-4 8 8-11 11-17 15-18 18-24 25-Jul 1 March TBD 4 9 11 11 11 17-18 17-19 18 18 22 24-26 25 31-Apr2 Loma Prieta Camp-O-RE University of Scouting MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose Outdoor Leadership Skills-Part 1 Cub Scout Leader Specific Den Chief Training Outdoor Leadership Skills-Part 2 OA Winter Ordeal-Pico Boy Scout Leader Specific BALOO only Loma Prieta Skillicorn BBQ OA Feather & Leather Pow Wow Cub Scout Leader Specific-CASA Outdoor Leadership Skills September Santa Lucia Camp-O=Ree Boy Scout Leader Specific-CASA Spring Wood Badge Part 1 Quicksilver Camp-O-Ree Cub Scout Leader Specific Polaris Camp-O-Ree Outdoor Leadership Skills-CASA BOWS-Part 1 Shooting Sports Weekend-Pico Pioneer Camp-O-Ree 1-3 8-10 9 9 15-17 16 16 23 23 27 30 2-8 2-8 9-15 9-15 16-22 16-22 23-29 23-29 30-Aug 5 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 3 Camp Pico Blanco, Week 1 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 4 Camp Pico Blanco, Week 2 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 5 Camp Pico Blanco, Week 3 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 6 Camp Pico Blanco, Week 4 NYLT-Chesebrough August 10 May 4-6 5-6 6 11 Outdoor Leadership Skills OA Spring Ordeal-Hi-Sierra Cub Scout Leader Specific Webelos Res. Camp #1-Chesebrough NYLT-Pico Webelos Res. Camp #2-Chesebrough Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 1 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 2 July April TBD 1 6-8 7-9 8 8-9 14-16 19 21-23 28-30 Mom and Me - Pico OA Lodge Banquet Scout-O-Rama Venturing Leader Specific Memorial Day Family Camp-Pico Mem. Day Fam Camp-Chesebrough MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose Labor Day Family Camp-Chesebrough Outdoor Leadership Skills Cub Scout Leader Soecific Boy Scout Leader Specific Fall Wood Badge Part 1 Cub Scout Leader Specific Coastal Clean Up Day Boy Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific BOWS-Pt 1 Boy Scout Leader Specific October Spring Wood Badge Part 2 BOWS-Pt 2 Boy Scout Leader Specific MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose 10 11 12 13-14 26 MB Counselor Trng-QS Roundtable MB Counselor Trng-Pio Roundtable MB Counselor Trng-CC Roundtable BOWS-Pt 2 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog 2017 OctoberCont. 13-15 13-15 14 14 20-22 21 Outdoor Leader Skills Fall Wood Badge Part 2 Cub Scout Leader Specific Coyote Creek Cycling Classic Outdoor Leadership Skills Den Chief Training November 3 4 9 11 14 18 18 18 18 18 Area Training Conference BALOO only-CASA MB Counselor Trng-LP Roundtable Bear Paw Training Course MB Counselor Trng-Pol Roundtable Boy Scout Leader Specific Cub Scout Leader Specific BALOO only Varsity Leader Specific Venturing Leader Specific December 2 Trainer's EDGE 2016 Calendar 27 Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017 Program Catalog 28