Golden Empire Council, Boy Scouts of America

From Scouting Magazine's Bryan on Scouting: ----- If you speak a language other than English, here’s a patch you can wear with pride Article at: http://ow.ly/j9Ez50Cez8D

From 'The Daily Chronicle" Centralia, WA: ----- Veterans Day ‘STATIC’ Parade Scheduled Nov. 11 Excerpt:... "Seven orgs. have registered to join the parade ... including the WA Civil War Assoc., Daughters of Am. Colonists & Scouts BSA Troop 373" Article: http://ow.ly/n9ul50Cez7E

From the BSA: ----- Remember to renew 'Youth Protection Training' for your units? How to guide: http://ow.ly/IFoO50yybxE

Found on Facebook: ------ UNUSUAL? . . . 1. Installing a power line . . . 2. The Inside of the Tower of Pisa is Empty... . . . 3. Artichokes Are Actually Flowers That Haven’t Bloomed . . . 4. The Hidden Workings of a Gas Station See more

Found on Pinterest: ----- "How to measure (estimate) the remaining daylight?" Count '15 mIn. for each finger

From GEC-BSA: . - PROGRAM IDEAS - RECOGNITIONS - CONTRIBUTIONS - PROGRAM IDEAS (Using #GECBSA Hashtags)... -------------------------------------------------------------- Would you use a Facebook post or idea if you could find it again? We invite you to try these #GECBSA hashtags and even to suggest a new one that might be helpful to you? Just click on the link to see a list of items from the last several months. These links work here in this post, in any other post where you see them or in Facebook's search box. Posts that might be useful in delivering your units' program: - #GECBSAPackTips - #GECBSATroopTips - #GECBSACrewTips - #GECBSANewsletter (For local program offerings & ideas) Others: - #GECBSAat100 (Celebrating our centennial year in 2020) - #GECBSAEagleTips (Becoming an Eagle Scout and selecting a service project) - #GECBSAfbTop10 (Top 10 Facebook posts annually/quarterly) - #GECBSANOVA (Scouting's STEM and NOVA award programs) - #GECBSAScoutingAtHome RECOGNITIONS ---------------------- We have an ongoing desire to recognize important personal milestones. Please send us Award or achievement name, 1st Name and Initial (under 18) or Full Name, Unit Type & Number, and any relevant details (Picture, graduating school, entering school & major, Scout rank, etc). We have recently recognized: -- Dist. Award of Merit recipients -- New Eagle Scouts -- New H.S. & college graduates -- New 'Life Scouts' who are Eagle contenders -- Silver Beaver Recipients -- In memorium tributes CONTRIBUTE ------------------- If there's something you'd like to see added to this list, or a mistake that you can help us correct, please post a comment or send an EMail to [email protected] .

From From American River Dist. Troop 380: ----- Certificate for Excellence in Sales (times two)!... "So proud of these two kiddos! Last night as the district kernel I recognized them as the district's top popcorn sellers. Noah from Troop 380 is (the) District's top seller at $2,725 and Nicky from Pack 281 is right behind him selling $2,640! Both have earned scholarships from Trails End Popcorn!" Elizabeth Betsy Freye Ruygt with Giuliane Barcelo and Dustin Trute.

From 'BSA Alumni': ----- We couldn't have said it better than Tristin Maxell does! What's in your closet?

From American River Dist. Troop 8: ----- Four-item list to become an 'Eagle Scout'!

From Facebook's 'Eagle Scout Parents' group: ----- Remembering the Eagle Scout President.

Form GEC-BSA UoS-2020 ---- University of Scouting (UoS) ***GOES VIRTUAL*** Registrations are closed but anticipation is building as our 2020 event prepares to go live next Saturday 11-14 and promises to as interesting as the 2019 event but is a completely DIFFERENT way!... Here's what 2019 looked like to refresh you memory: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10213079983669210&id=1682033737&__cft__[0]=AZX010zHsXQd1YXi7vqHuuPkHLHjzF79XcqCGiYaG5glYmmjfcPxTIMrJ5bAx6Wq-1Af-DAiQF-zZG78ggBwdjYpnjdAVgblU4syk_i5uoc9yPCiqppUYjHq2AiYKXntc0SyIJ49NWLcIRhzKmVjDORqOHLwDaW6d_Kdj-uAW8_re8HiqpV9WVVlxAJUrJofA8E&__tn__=%2CO%2CPH-R

Honoring GEC-BSA's 2020 Class of Silver Beaver recipients (9 of 10): ----- ROBERT GRAVES To learn more about the Silver Beaver award to to nominate someone yourself visit: http://bit.ly/SilverBeaverInfo

From GEC-BSA Training: ----- Have we got Training? YES! Adult Leader & Youth Training... - ATV Training - BALOO Training 2017 - Basic Leader Training - Commissioner College - Council Training - Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - Epi Pen for the Layman - High Adventure Training - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) - National Youth Leadership Training - Paddle Sports Awareness - Shooting Sports Training - Trainer’s EDGE - Troop Leader Specific Training - University of Scouting - Venturing Advisor Training - Wilderness First Aid - Wood Badge 2020 If one or more of these titles interests you please see the flyer at: - http://bit.ly/GEC-BSA-Training2020. Register by selecting the training that interests you at: - http://ow.ly/9quA50Cetd0 (To complete registration be sure to click on [Register] at the bottom of he selected page.)

From Sacramento County: ----- Participate in the "2020-2021 Active Transportation Plan Update" Excerpt:... We need your input! Throughout the planning process, the County will organize a number of different events to listen to your feedback and to present ideas, data, and material to review and discuss. Pending shelter-in-place orders, we may also host pop-up outreach, where we will set up a table at an existing event to talk to the community. Details of upcoming events will be posted on the website and emailed to you if you sign up for our announcement list. Your participation helps shape how we plan for the future of bicycling and walking in Sacramento County. UpComing Events: -- Active Transportation Plan Virtual Community Mtg. (11-10_ -- Sacramento County Bicycle Advisory Comm. Mtg. (11-20) Details at: https://walkbikesaccounty.net/