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: [email protected] Council leadership: [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tips for Planning Your Scou7ng 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
Shoo7ng Sports/Scholas7c 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 Scou7ng 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 Scou7ng…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 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
Na7onal 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 Scou7ng…………………………………………………………..……… 18
Shoo7ng Sports………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
Hornaday Awards and Conserva7on…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 18
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District Recogni7on Dinners……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
Council Annual Recogni7on Dinner…………………………………………………………………….………………………………….. 19
Holiday Social and Auc7on…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………….……… 19
District Organiza7on………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..… 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
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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
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 Shoo7ng Sports with their adult partner at Camp Chesebrough. This
fun-filled day will teach safety and proper BB gun and archery shoo7ng 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 more shoo7ng fun, sign up for both morning and aOernoon 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
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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 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
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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
[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 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
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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.
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/
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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 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 9-11, 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: [email protected]
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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.
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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:
hVp://www.scou7ng.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:
[email protected]
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.
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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: hVp://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
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COURSES NEEDED TO BE CONSIDERED “TRAINED” IN SCOUTING:
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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 – 7mes and loca7ons, and registra7on informa7on for all courses:
hVp://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
Thurs. 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 12 and Fri-Sat. May 5-6
Wed. Oct 4 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
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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 30 & 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 9-11Fri-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.
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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
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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
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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 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/.
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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 [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 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
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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 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
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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 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 [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 12, 2016
District Pinewood Derby –February 2017—TBD
District Camporee – April 7-9, 2017
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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 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
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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,
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: [email protected]
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
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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
9-11
9
10
10
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
OA Ordeal - Chesebrough
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
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
21
28
28
MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose
San Benito District Dinner
Venturing Leader Specific
District Leadership Conference
30
Boy Scout Leader Specific-Part 1
February
TBD
TBD
TBD
25
Coyote Creek Pinewood Derby
Loma Prieta Pinewood Derby
Quicksilver Pinewood Derby
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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
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
MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose
September
1-3
8-10
9
9
15-17
16
16
23
23
30
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
October
Spring Wood Badge Part 2
BOWS-Pt 2
Boy Scout Leader Specific
MB Counselor Trng-CSC San Jose
4
10
11
12
13-14
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
12
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
26
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
Boy Scout Leader Specific
BOWS-Part 1
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