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The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council proudly serves over 13,500 youth in over 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 5,000 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. While we will attempt to adhere

as closely as possible to the calendar, 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: [email protected] Council leadership: [email protected]

Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America 2017-2018 Program Catalog

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tips for Planning Your Scou8ng 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

LION Program for Kindergartners………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

STEM Scouts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 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

Shoo8ng Sports/Scholas8c 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

Unit Recharter Renewal………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11

Fall and Spring Recruitment Drives………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 11

Journey to Excellence (JTE)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

Service Projects and Good Turns………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 12

Friends of Scou8ng 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 Scou8ng…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 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

Na8onal Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16

Other Specialized Training ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 17

Merit Badge Counselor Training……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 17

District Leadership Conference…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……17

Commissioner Staff Support……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 17

STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) In Scou8ng…………………………………………………………..……… 18


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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Con�nued

Shoo8ng Sports………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18

Hornaday Awards and Conserva8on…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 18

District Recogni8on Dinners……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19

Council Annual Recogni8on Dinner…………………………………………………………………….………………………………….. 19

Holiday Social and Auc8on…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………….……… 19

District Organiza8on………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..… 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 2017 to December 2017…………………………………………………………………………….. 25

Calendar at a Glance – January 2018 to August 2018…………..………………………………………………………………… 26

Calendar at a Glance – September 2018 to December 2018….……………………………………………………….……… 27


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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


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SPRING & FALL WEEKEND PROGRAMS AT CAMP PICO BLANCO - Cancelled SEPTEMBER — MAY

Although all program activities have been cancelled for 2017-2018 due to the fire and floods, we look

forward to the many family oriented activities starting up again. Pico Blanco Scout Reservation will resume 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 one-on-one time with your Cub

Scout.

Please keep an eye out for updates:

https://www.facebook.com/CampPicoBlanco

http://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 Shoo8ng Sports with their adult partner at Camp Chesebrough. This

fun-filled day will teach safety and proper BB gun and archery shoo8ng techniques. Lunch is served from

noon to 1:00. During your morning or aOernoon session, you’ll be able to shoot at either the archery range

or the BB gun range. For the first 8me, in 2017, a slingshot range will be added. For more shoo8ng fun, sign

up for both morning and aOernoon sessions!

July 15, 2017 Shoot Out #1

August 19, 2017 Shoot Out #2

September 16, 2017 Shoot Out #3

October 21, 2017 Shoot Out #4

Cub-O-Ree:

Join us for a day of outdoor activities including Archery, BB guns, climbing wall, nature hikes, games, and be

entertained in front of the crackling of the campfire for skits and songs. Help introduce your youth to the

great outdoors before winter arrives.

October 7, 2017 Cub-O-Ree #1

October 8, 2017 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 1-3, 2017 and August 31- Sept 2, 2018 Labor Day Family Camp

May 25-27, 2018 Memorial Day Family Camp

More details and registration at www.svmbc.org


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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 adventure 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.

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 and June 14-17, 2018: Chesebrough Webelos Resident Camp #1

June 15-18, 2017 and June 21-24, 2018: Chesebrough Webelos Resident Camp #2

NEW! A Cub Scout Program for Boys 5-6 Years Old or in Kindergarten - LIONS

As a Lion, your kindergartner will make friends, laugh loud, gain confidence, discover nature, and most of all…. Have

fun! He’ll experience the Scou8ng concepts of character development, leadership, ci8zenship, and personal fitness

through engaging in exci8ng adventures.

Your kindergartner will have a blast exploring the world around him in ways that fuel his imagina8on and crea8vity.

To learn more about the Lion Program or get your son involved, please visit www.scou8ng.org/lion or call 408-638-

8300

NEW!! STEM Scouts FALL 2017

Coming this fall to a science lab near you, the newest program from the Boy Scouts of America, STEM Scouts! This

new program helps girls and boys learn about science, technology, engineering, and math through crea8ve hands-on

ac8vi8es, field trips and interac8ons with STEM professionals.

STEM Scouts is for elementary, middle and high school age boys and girls. There are weekly mee8ngs and monthly

field trips. The lessons are created and veRed by STEM educators and each module is designed for 4 or 6 weeks.

There are par8cipa8on and achievement awards, leadership and mentoring opportuni8es, and your child will

develop new skills in a fun way.

For more informa8on, please visit www.stemscouts.org or get involved by calling 408-638-8300.


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DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY FEBRUARY/MARCH

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 10, 2018

Loma Prieta: Saturday, February 10, 2018

Pioneer: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - Weigh-in, Saturday, February 10, 2018- Race

Polaris: Saturday, February 10, 2018

Quicksilver: Saturday, February 17, 2018

San Benito: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Santa Lucia: Saturday, February 17, 2018

SCOUT-O-RAMA MAY 12, 2018

The largest Scouting event of the year with over 5,000 participants is traditionally held on the Saturday

before Mother’s Day at History Park in San Jose. 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 16, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

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

[email protected]


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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. 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 14, 2017 and October 13, 2018.

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 20-22, 2018

Loma Prieta: March 30 – April 1, 2018

Pioneer District: April 27-29, 2018

Polaris District: April 7-8, 2018

Quicksilver District: April 13-15, 2018

San Benito: Welcome to attend any district’s camporee

Santa Lucia: March 16-18, 2018

MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS

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 15-17, 2017 at Camp Cutter September 14-16, 2018 - location to be determined

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).

Due to the closure of Camp Pico Blanco, the Shooting Sports/Scholastic Pistol Program is on hold.


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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.

Five sessions run from Sunday to Saturday:

Week 1: June 25—July 1, 2017 June 26 – 30, 2018

Week 2: July 2—8, 2017 July 1 – 7, 2018

Week 3: July 9—15, 2017 July 8 – 14, 2018

Week 4: July 16—22, 2017 July 15-21, 2018

Week 5: July 23—29, 2017 July 22 – 28, 2018

http://www.camphi-sierra.org

CAMP PICO BLANCO BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP - Cancelled 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. Camp is currently

closed due to the Soberanes fire and the winter storms. The Governor has declared a state of emergency

in Monterey County due to the January and February storms; the President after reviewing the

declaration approved a Disaster Declaration for those periods. The major issue in the County has been

road closures which not only impact local residents but also Pico Blanco Campers. Temporarily, this has

prevented us from conducting quality family events. Camp will reopen before you know it and will

continue to create lasting memories for both Scouts and Scouters in a friendly and supportive

environment. Progress is being made weekly as we prepare for a reopening of the high quality programs

you have come to know and love. In fact, they will be better than ever as we complete work on our new

kitchen, waterlines, rifle range improvements including lighting for extended hours, and so much more.

Please keep an eye out for updates and ways you can help camp at:

https://www.facebook.com/CampPicoBlanco

http://www.camppicoblanco.org/ or contact [email protected]


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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: [email protected]

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 Keith Hertzberg who is supported by David Hertzberg, 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 Sat. Aug 12, 2017

Vigil Ceremony Sat-Sun. Aug 12-13, 2017

Fall Ordeal at Camp Chesebrough Fri-Sun. Sept 29- Oct 1, 2017

Fall Fellowship Fri-Sun. Nov 3-5, 2017

Holiday Party and Potluck Sun. December 17, 2017

Winter Ordeal Fri-Sun. Mar 23-25, 2018

Indian Lore Merit Badge Weekend Fri-Sun. March – Date to be Determined

Section Conclave April 20-22, 2018

Lodge Banquet at History Park, SJ Fri. May 11, 2018

Spring Ordeal at Camp Hi-Sierra Fri-Sun. Jun 1-3, 2018

NOAC Mon-Sat. July 30 to August 4, 2018

Vigil Ceremony Sat-Sun. August 18-19, 2018

Slugfest Fri-Sun. August 24-26, 2018

Fall Ordeal Fri – Sun. September 7-9, 2018

Fall Fellowship Fri – Sun. October 26-28, 2018

Saklan Holiday Party Sun. December 16, 2018

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: [email protected]


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UNIT CHARTER RENEWAL DUE DECEMBER 1

Rechartering is essen8al to Scou8ng opera8ons and the con8nued growth of our program. Toward the end of each

calendar year, every unit renews its charter to operate. Charter renewal informa8on 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 commiRee chair) reviews and updates the roster, collects annual dues from families, completes online charter

renewal, obtains appropriate signatures or approvals and submits complete charter renewal by December 1.

NEW FOR 2017: To streamline the recharter process, the na8onal council will be making changes to the process this

year. In 2017 new modules in my.scou8ng.org will help your unit complete your recharter online helping to eliminate

some of the paperwork processes from the past. Stay tuned to the Scouter Weekly as more informa8on is released in

the upcoming months.

FALL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FALL

The fall is the best 8me to recruit new families into scou8ng! Families are looking for fun new exci8ng programs – just

like your pack - to join within the first 2-3 weeks that school begins. The council is here to help you aRract these new

families to join your unit, bringing the Scou8ng program to more youth in your community and providing new adult

volunteers for your unit. Unit commissioners and district membership teams will be reaching out to your unit leaders

this summer to coordinate a neighborhood based plan so that every boy and his family has an opportunity to join

Scou8ng.

Tips for Success:

• Meet with your unit commissioner and district execu8ve over the summer to develop your unit’s fall

recruitment plan.

• Recruit one or two unit or pack representa8ves 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 be a

member of your unit’s commiRee.

• Have your representa8ves aRend the fall kick off and “how to” orienta8ons during July to learn how to host

and promote your recruitment event.

• Spend 8me this summer with leaders and parents to plan your “Ideal Year of Scou8ng” 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 informa8on up to date at hRp://www.beascout.org. The CommiRee Chair,

Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor can update this informa8on in my.scou8ng.org.

NEW FOR 2017 – Online Registra�on: Star8ng this summer, units will now be able to register their new scouts online!

Get instant uploads to your unit’s my.scou8ng.org profile and save a trip to the council service center by u8lizing this

new feature. Training sessions on how to use and ac8vate this feature will be offered as webinars throughout the

summer.

SPRING RECRUITMENT APRIL-MAY

Give families a chance to check out Scou8ng with summer programs by recrui8ng in the Spring. This is an

especially a great 8me for packs to start the Tiger den for next fall by conduc8ng a Kindergarten recrui8ng.

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 execu8ve for

support, training, and materials.


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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:

[email protected]

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN - “FOS” JANUARY-APRIL

The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council is over $5 million annually to support our 13,500 youth and 5,000

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.

$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 brief

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. Have then attend the FOS

Coordinator Training.

• Submit contact information for your FOS Coordinator and the date of your presentation to the District FOS

Chair.

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:

hRp://www.scou8ng.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.


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SCOUT-O-RAMA KICK-OFF & ADVENTURE CARD SALES FEBURARY 24, 2018

The biggest show of Scouting all year is Scout-O-Rama on May 12, 2018 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 24, 2018 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. There will also be a Salinas location, to be determined, on the same date.

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 19 (Salinas Elks) and June 20 (Santa Clara Elks)

August – Popcorn “Universities”: Aug 5, 8, 10, 15, 16, 30

August 1 – Online sales start, Scouts invite friends and family to purchase online for direct shipping

August 18 – Orders Due for “Show and Sell” (consignment/store front sales)

September 7 & 8 – Product pick up for “Show and Sell” SALE BEGINS

October 13 – “Take Order” sales orders due online

October 16 – End of “Show & Sell” – deadline to return unsold product

October 31 – Online sales end

November 3 – “Take Order” product pick-up

November 27 - Money due

COMMISSIONER’S CHALLENGE AWARD 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 Silver category. There are several 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/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Commissioner-Challenge-2017.pdf


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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 – 8mes and loca8ons, and registra8on informa8on for all courses:

hRp://svmbc.org/svmbc/training-calendar/

TRAINING FOR CUB SCOUT LEADERS:

2017 Trainings Date 2018 Trainings-Cont. Date

Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 9 Cub Scout Leader Specific Mon. Mar 12

Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 16 Cub Scout Leader Specific-CASA Sat. Mar 24

Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 23 Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Apr 14

Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Nov 18 Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Jun 16

Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 8

2018 Trainings Date Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 15

Cub Scout Leader Specific Tues. Jan 30 Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Nov 17

Cub Scout Leader Specific Sat. Feb 10

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). 2017 Trainings Date

BOWS Wed. 9/27 and Fri-Sat. 10/13-14 2018 Trainings Date

BOWS Wed. Apr 25 and Fri-Sat. May 4-5

BOWS Wed. Sept 26 and Fri-Sat. Oct 12-13

BALOO only Sat. Sept 30, 2017

BALOO only-CASA Sat. Nov 4, 2017

BALOO only Sat. Nov18, 2017

BALOO only-CASA Sat. Mar 18, 2018

BALOO only Sat. Mar 24, 2018

BALOO only-CASA Sat. Nov 3, 2018

BALOO only Sat. Nov 17, 2018


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UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING March 3, 2018

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 Scout-

aged 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:

2017 Trainings Date 2018 Trainings-Cont. Date

Boy Scout Leader Specific All Weeks at Hi-Sierra Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Mar 17

Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 9 Boy Scout Leader Specific-CASA Sat. Apr 7

BS Leader Specific-Vietnamese Sun. Sept 10 Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. May 5

Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 23 Boy Scout Leader Specific All Weeks at Hi-Sierra

Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 30 Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 8

Boy Scout Leader Specific-CASA Sat. Oct 7 BS Leader Specific-Vietnamese Sun. Sept 9

Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Nov 18 Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 22

Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Sept 29

2018 Trainings Date Boy Scout Leader Specific-CASA Sat. Oct 6

Boy Scout Leader Specific Mon Jan 22 & 29 Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Nov 17

Boy Scout Leader Specific Sat. Mar 10

2017 Trainings Date

Outdoor Leadership Skills Fri-Sun. Sep 8-10-11

Outdoor Leadership Skills-Vietnamese Fri-Sat. Sept 15-17

Outdoor Leadership Skills Fri-Sun. Oct 13-15

2018 Trainings Date

Outdoor Leadership Skills Sat Mar 10 and Fri-Sat. Mar 16-17

Outdoor Leadership Skills Fri-Sun. Mar 30-Apr 1

Outdoor Leadership Skills-CASA Fri-Sun. Date to be determined

Outdoor Leadership Skills Fri-Sun. Jun 1-3

Outdoor Leadership Skills Fri-Sun. Sept 7-9

Outdoor Leadership Skills-Vietnamese Fri-Sun. Sept 14-16

Outdoor Leadership Skills Fri-Sun. Oct 12-14

BIG 5 TRAINING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 & NOVEMBER 17, 2018

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.


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TRAINING FOR LEADERS IN VARSITY SCOUTING, VENTURING, HIGH-ADVENTURE, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED COURSES:

2017 Trainings Date

Den Chief Training Thurs. Sept 7, 2017 @ Santa Lucia Roundtable

Den Chief Training Sat. Oct 21,2017

Venturing Leader Specific Sat. Nov 18, 2017

Trainer's EDGE Sat. Dec 2, 2017

Area Training Conference Fri-Sat. Nov 3-4, 2017

2018 Trainings Date

Den Chief Training Thurs. Mar 8, 2018 @ Santa Lucia Roundtable

Den Chief Training Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Den Chief Training Thurs. Sept 6, 2018 @ Santa Lucia Roundtable

Den Chief Training Sat. Oct 27, 2018

Venturing Leader Specific Sat. Jan 20, 2018

Venturing Leader Specific Sat. May 5, 2018

Venturing Leader Specific Sat. Nov 17, 2018

Trainer's EDGE Sat. Feb 3, 2018

Trainer's EDGE Sat. Dec 1, 2018

Area Training Conference Fri-Sat. Nov 2-3, 2018

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 2018:

June 10-16, 2018 NYLT CPB at Camp Chesebrough July 29-Aug 4, 2018 at Camp Chesebrough

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 2017: Fri-Sun. Sept 15-17 and Fri-Sun. Oct 13-15, 2017

Spring 2018: Thurs-Sat. Apr 12-14, 2018 and Thurs-Sat. May 3-5, 2018

Fall 2018: Fri-Sun. Sept 14-16 and Fri-Sun. Oct 12-14, 2018

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 11, 2017 and November 10, 2018

Bear Paw Camping Experience: Fri-Sun. February 23-25, 2018


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OTHER SPECIALIZED TRAININGS

“Leave No Trace, ” First Aid and CPR/AED, Cub Scout shooting sport certification, Climb On Safely and other

specialized courses are scheduled throughout the year. Check the training calendar at

www.svmbc.org/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. 2018 dates are tentative.

At the Council Service Center in San Jose:

August 10, 2017 May 10, 2018

January 11, 2018 August 9, 2018

March 8, 2018

At District Roundtables:

Quicksilver, October 10, 2017 Quicksilver, October 9, 2018

Pioneer, October 11, 2017 Pioneer, October 10, 2018

Coyote Creek, October 12, 2017 Coyote Creek, October 11, 2018

Loma Prieta, October 12, 2017 Loma Prieta, November 8, 2018

Polaris, November 8, 2017 Polaris, November 14, 2018

Santa Lucia, November 9, 2017

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018

The council and district committee calendar year kicks off with this half-day training and goal setting strategy

conference. Designed for all district committee members, especially district committee chairs, vice chairs, and the

various program committee chairs. Training for new district committee members will also be provided. 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 where unit health updates are given and unit service plans are developed.

There are two conferences for commissioners:

Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council Commissioner Conference – September 29-30, 2017 at Camp

Chesebrough. Commissioners are encouraged to campout on Friday and stay for the half day conference.

Northern California Commissioner College and Training Session – February 24, 2018 at location TBD. Commissioner

basic and advanced training will be offered, including training on the latest updates and best practices for unit service.


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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: [email protected].


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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 4, 2017 and November 3, 2018

Loma Prieta: December 9, 2017, and December 8, 2018

Pioneer: Friday, November 17, 2017

Polaris: Friday, November 10, 2017

Quicksilver: Saturday, November 4, 2017 and 11/3/2018

San Benito: Thursday, January 25, 2018

Santa Lucia: Thursday, December 14, 2017

COUNCIL ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER FEBRUARY 2018

In 2017, this annual event will be held in Monterey, CA. We are still confirming date and venue. 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/.


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DISTRICT ORGANIZATION

The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council is divided into seven geographical areas, known as districts. Each

district provides support for scouting units, volunteers and youth and delivers youth programs for their

geographic area, including programs for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturing. Our

Exploring program and new STEM Scouts pilot program serves the entire council.

Every district has a Key 3 who lead and direct the district service. The Key 3 is 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, Venture Crews, and Explorer Posts. 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 [email protected] 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 2650 Aborn Rd, San Jose

Commissioner Meetings – 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 PM at 3060 Patt Ave, San Jose

District Dinner – November 4, 2017 and November 3, 2018

District Pinewood Derby – February 10, 2018 @ Eastridge Mall

District Camporee – April 20-22, 2018


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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 10, 2018

District Dinner – December 9, 2017 and December 8, 2018 @ Santa Cruz LDS Stake Center, 6:30pm

Skillicorn BBQ– March 21, 2018 @ Corralitos Padres Hall

District Camporee—March 30-April 1, 2018

Merit Badge Pow-Wow – August 17-18, 2018 @ Camp Lehi

PIONEER DISTRICT

Pioneer District serves the communi8es of Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Redwood

Estates, and Cambrian Park. Check out the district website at

hOp://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/pioneer/ for updated informa8on and visit our Facebook page at

hOps://www.facebook.com/PioneerDistrictSVMBC

Roundtable – 2nd Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM at 925 Cera Drive, San Jose

(LDS Church near Saratoga Ave & Williams Rd.)

District CommiOee Mee�ngs – 1st Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM. (Loca8on subject to change. Contact

District Execu8ve for loca8on.)

Commissioner Mee�ngs – 2nd Wednesday each month at 6:30 PM at 925 Cera Drive, San Jose

District BBQ –August 9, 2017 and August 8, 2018

WeST Fair – November 8, 2017 and November 14, 2018

District Dinner– November 17, 2017

District Pinewood Derby – February 7, 2018 Weigh-In; February 10, 2018 Race



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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 [email protected] and include your

name, position and unit.

Roundtable – 2nd Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church

(19624 E Homestead Rd., Cupertino)

District Committee Meetings – 1st Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM at Sunnyview Retirement

Community (22445 Cupertino Rd., Cupertino)

Commissioner Meetings – 2nd Thursday each month at 7:30 PM at West Valley Presbyterian Church

(Room 15 – 6191 Bollinger Rd., Cupertino)

District Dinner – November 10, 2017

WeST Fair – February 3, 2018

District Pinewood Derby – February 10, 2018


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 [email protected] 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 4, 2017, November 3, 2018

District Pinewood Derby –February 17, 2018



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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: [email protected] 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 Pinewood Derby – March 20, 2018

District Turkey Shoot—November 18, 2017 and November 17, 2018

District Dinner – January 25, 2018 at the Elks Lodge in Hollister

District Camporee - Welcome to attend any district’s camporee

District Rocket Derby – April 14, 2018 at Dunne Park in Hollister

SANTA LUCIA DISTRICT

Santa Lucia District serves all of Monterey County. Check out the district website at

hOp://svmbc.org/svmbc/districts/santa-lucia/ for updated informa8on.

District CommiOee Mee�ngs – 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 PM at Salinas Elks Lodge

Roundtable – 2nd Thursday each month at 7:00 PM at LDS Church

(255 E. Alvin Dr., Salinas)

Commissioner Mee�ng – 2nd Thursday each month at 6:00 PM at LDS Church

(255 E. Alvin Dr., Salinas)

District Pinewood Derby — February 17, 2018

District Dinner – December 14, 2017

District Camporee— March 16-18, 2018

Youth Protec�on Training- October 12, 2017 and April 12, 2018

Merit Badge Counselor Training- November 9, 2017


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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,

Law & Government, Business, 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:

• Law Enforcement Explorer Academies – June 12-30, 2017 and July 10-21, 2017, Dates for 2018 TBA

• Exploring Banquet – February 16, 2018

• Exploring Career Day – March 24, 2018

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: [email protected]

919 North Main Street, Salinas: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM;

Wednesday, 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. 831-422-2760

SERVICE CENTERS

To provide support to over 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 Fax: 831-422-1816


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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE:

2017 October June 7 Cub-O-Ree #1

12-30 Law Enforcement Academy 7 Boy Scout Leader Specific - CASA

19 Popcorn Kick-Off at Salinas Elks 8 Cub-O-Ree #2

20 Popcorn Kick-Off at Santa Clara Elks 10 MB Counselor Trng-QS Roundtable

18-24 NYLT-CPB @ Camp Chesebrough 11 MB Counselor Trng-Pio Roundtable

July 12 MB Counselor Trng-CC Roundtable

10-21 Law Enforcement Academy 12 MB Counselor Trng @ LP Roundtable

15 Cub Scout Shoot Out #1 13 Popcorn Take Order sales orders due

30 - Aug 5 NYLT-Chesebrough 13-15 Outdoor Leadership Skills

August 13-15 Fall Wood Badge – Part 2

1 Popcorn online sales start 13-14 BOWS – Part 2

9 Pioneer District BBQ 14 Coyote Creek Cycling Classic

10 MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose 16 Popcorn Show and Sell ends

12 OA Lodge Summer BBQ 21 Den Chief Training

12-13 OA Vigil Ceremony 21 Cub Scout Shoot Out #4

17-18 Loma Prieta Merit Badge Pow Wow 31 Popcorn online sales end

18 Popcorn Show and Sell orders due November 19 Cub Scout Shoot Out #2 3 Popcorn Take Order product pick up

September 3-4 Area Training Conference

1-3 Labor Day Fam. Camp-Chesebrough 3-5 OA Fall Fellowship

7 Den Chief Training-SL Roundtable 4 Coyote Creek District Dinner

7-8 Popcorn pick up for Show and Sell 4 Quicksilver District Dinner

8-10 Outdoor Leadership Skills 4 BALOO only - CASA

9 Cub Scout Leader Specific 8 MB Counselor Trng-Pol Roundtable

9 Boy Scout Leader Specific 8 Pioneer WeST Fair

10 Boy Scout Leader Specific-Vietnamese 9 MB Counselor Trng-SL Roundtable

15-17 Outdoor Leader Skills-Vietnamese 10 Polaris District Dinner

15-17 Mountain Man Rendezvous @ Cutter 11 Cold Weather Camping Training

15-17 Fall Wood Badge Part 1 17 Pioneer District Dinner

16 Cub Scout Shoot Out #3 18 Boy Scout Leader Specific

16 Coastal Clean Up Day 18 Cub Scout Leader Specific

16 Cub Scout Leader Specific 18 BALOO only - CASA

23 Boy Scout Leader Specific 18 Venturing Leader Specific

23 Cub Scout Leader Specific 18 San Benito Turkey Shoot

27 BOWS – Part 1 27 Popcorn money due

29-30 SVMBC Commissioner Conference December

30 Boy Scout Leader Specific TBD Holiday Social and Auc8on

30 BALOO only 1 Unit Charters Due

29-Oct 1 OA Ordeal - Chesebrough 2 Trainer's EDGE

9 Loma Prieta District Dinner

14 Santa Lucia District Dinner

17 OA Holiday Party and Potluck


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2018

January April

11 MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose 7 Boy Scout Leader Specific-CASA

20 Venturing Leader Specific 7-8 Polaris Camp-O-Ree

22 Boy Scout Leader Specific-Part 1 12-14 Spring Wood Badge Part 1

25 San Benito District Dinner 13-15 Quicksilver Camp-O-Ree

27 District Leadership Confertence 14 Cub Scout Leader Specific

29 Boy Scout Leader Specific-Part 2 14 San Benito Rocket Derby

30 Cub Scout Leader Specific 20-22 Coyote Creek Camp-O-Ree

February 20-22 OA Conclave

TBD Council Recognition Dinner 25 BOWS – Part 1

3 Trainer’s EDGE 27-29 Pioneer Camp-O-Ree

3 Cub Scout Leader Specific May

3 Polaris WeST Fair 3-5 Spring Wood Badge Part 2

7 Pioneer Pinewood Derby Weigh In 4-5 BOWS – Part 2

10 Coyote Creek Pinewood Derby 5 Boy Scout Leader Specific

10 Polaris Pinewood Derby 5 Venturing Leader Specific

10 Cub Scout Leader Specific 10 MB Counselor Trng – CSC San Jose

10 Pioneer Pinewood Derby 11 OA Lodge Banquet

10 Loma Prieta Pinewood Derby 12 Scout-O-Rama

16 Exploring Banquet 25-27 Mem. Day Fam Camp-Chesebrough

17 Quicksilver Pinewood Derby June 17 Santa Lucia Pinewood Derby TBD Law Enforcement Academy

23-25 Bear Paw Camping Weekend 1-3 Outdoor Leadership Skills

24 Commissioners College 1-3 OA Spring Ordeal-Hi-Sierra

24 Scout-O-Rama Kick-Off 10-16 NYLT-CPB @ Camp Chesebrough

March 14-17 Webelos Res. Camp #1-Chesebrough

TBD Indian Lore Merit Badge Weekend 16 Cub Scout Leader Specific

3 University of Scouting 21-24 Webelos Res. Camp #2-Chesebrough

8 MB Counselor Trng-SCS San Jose 26-30 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 1

8 Den Chief Training-SL Roundtable July

10 Outdoor Leader Skills – Part 1 TBD Law Enforcement Academy

10 Boy Scout Leader Specific 1-7 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 2

10 Den Chief Training 8-14 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 3

12 Cub Scout Leader Specific 15-21 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 4

16-17 Outdoor Leadership Skills-Part 2 22-28 Camp Hi-Sierra, Week 5

16-18 Santa Lucia Camp-O-Ree 29-Aug 4 NYLT-Chesebrough

17 Boy Scout Leader Specific 30-Aug 4 OA NOAC

18 BALOO-only - CASA August

20 San Benito Pinewood Derby 8 Pioneer District BBQ

21 Loma Prieta Skillicorn BBQ 9 MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose

23-25 OA Winter Ordeal-Chesebrough 18-19 OA Vigil Ceremony

24 Cub Scout Leader Specific 24-26 OA Slugfest

24 BALOO only 31-Sept 2 Labor Day Family Camp-Chesebrough

24 Exploring Career Day

30-Apr1 Loma Prieta Camp-O-Ree 30-Apr1 Outdoor Leadership Skills


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2017 Calendar

2018

September October-Cont.

6 Den Chief Training @ SL Roundtable 13 Coyote Creek Cycling Classic

7-9 Outdoor Leader Skills 26-28 OA Fall Fellowship

7-9 OA Fall Ordeal-TBD 27 Den Chief Training

8 Boy Scout Leader Specific November

8 Cub Scout Leader Specific 2-3 Area Training Conference

10 Boy Scout Leader Specific-Vietnamese 3 Quicksilver District Dinner

14-16 Outdoor Leader Skills-Vietnamese 3 Coyote Creek District Dinner

14-16 Fall Wood Badge – Part 1 3 BALOO only-CASA

14-16 Mountain Man Rendezvous 8 MB Counselor Trng-LP Roundtable

15 Cub Scout Leader Specific 10 Cold Weather Camping Training Course

15 Coastal Clean Up Day 14 MB Counselor Trng-Pol Roundtable

22 Boy Scout Leader Specific 14 Pioneer WeST Fair

26 BOWS – Part 1 17 San Benito Turkey Shoot

29 Boy Scout Leader Specific 17 Cub Scout Leader Specific

October 17 Boy Scout Leader Specific

6 Boy Scout Leader Specific-CASA 17 BALOO

9 MB Counselor Trng-QS Roundtable 17 Venturing Leader Specific

10 MB Counselor Trng-Pio Roundtable December

11 MB Counselor Trng-CC Roundtable 1 Trainer’s EDGE

12-13 BOWS – Part 2 8 Loma Prieta District Dinner

12-14 Fall Wood Badge Part 2 16 OA Saklan Holiday Party

12-14 Outdoor Leader Skills


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