100th Anniversary Council Dinner

Registration is now open

Saturday, February 8th

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Featuring Terry L. Fossum

The first 100 to register will receive a commemorative hat.

Join us for a great guest speaker, to honor our 100th anniversary and most important to recognize the folks who have helped to make GEC-BSA's scouting programs work!

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More on Terry:
Bio:                        https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8842594/bio
BLog video:         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C0xaeVzXUc 

Announcing the New Silver Beavers

The following people have been selected as Silver Beavers for the Golden Empire Council.  They will be recognized at the 100th Anniversary Gala on February 8, 2020 at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

Congratulations to our newest Silver Beavers.  

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2 recent reasons among hundreds
to INVEST in Scouting!

Veteran’s Day ‘VALUES’

31 GEC-BSA units including 16 Troops and 15 Packs recently took part in local Veteran's Day celebrations.  They made it VERY CLEAR that Scouts were out and ready to be FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, REVERENT.... You get the idea!
(To see the amazing proof start here on Facebook)

Serving Youth and Families 
As of 10-30-2019 there were 254 young women in 25 Scouts BSA Troops for girls and 662 Cub Scouts in 132 Packs and their Dens for girls.  When we add young women who are part of our Venturing, Sea Scout and Exploring programs the total number of female youth members early rises to over 1,000 and now represents almost 6% of youth membership council-wide.

After just 9 months we have every reason to believe those numbers will grow.  And now it already 'feels like' offering tried-and-true Scouting programs to young people of all ages is destined to be a lasting result.

To INVEST in Scouting in Golden Empire Council click [Donate Now]

Visit the GEC-BSA GIVING TUESDAY page: http://bit.ly/GECBSA-GivingTuesday

Special Eagle Extension

Extension request must be made by December 21, 2019

If you joined Scouts BSA on or after February 1, 2019 and are between 16 and 18 years old, time is running out for you to apply for a one time Eagle extension.   

For more information, follow the link to an article from Bryan on Scouting.  

Bryan on Scouting 

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Council Committees

Golden Empire Council has a variety of committees, with representatives from each district, responsible for planning and carrying out aspects of the Council program. We need your expertise and interest!  Read more to find out about our program committees.

2020 Wood Badge and NYLT Dates

The Golden Empire Council Training team is happy to announce the 2020 Wood badge and NYLT Dates. Don’t let the leaders and youth of your unit miss out on these amazing training opportunities.  These advancement training courses are designed to take your units leadership from good to great. Online registration will be available soon, Please encourage your unit to start planning today.

iFly Sacramento Indoor Skydiving presents

BSA Nova Engineering: Up and Away STEM Education Event

Sunday, December 15, 2019

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

118 Harding Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678

Download the flyer for more information

Solar Regatta

Team TLAR wants YOU!

Lots of people talk about STEM^*, but in the Boy Scout tradition, Team TLAR DOES STEM!

We are building the GEC BSA team to compete against other teams from high schools across Northern California in the May 2020 SMUD 9^th Annual California Solar Regatta.  The competition involves designing, constructing and racing a solar-powered boat in three different races using only solar or battery power.  In the process we learn about solar panels, electricity, boat design, mechanical design, computer sensing and control, and whatever the team decides is needed to create a winning boat - a couple years ago it was composite materials and construction.

You may have seen our successful 2019 boat and Scouts on the KCRA Channel 3 News.  Last year we finished 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th (out of 20 teams) in the 3 on-the-water events and took “Best Drive Train” honors. We are aiming even higher this year.

We are starting in October by working on three applicable STEM merit badges from a solar- powered boat design perspective:

• Engineering
• Electricity
• Electronics

We are looking for interested Scouts, Venturers and adult mentors to join our team in this adventure.  For more information or to arrange a presentation to your troop, please contact one of our team leaders/mentors:

• Dave Burns (916) 768-7705 dsb7200@gmail.com
• Steve Jahr (916) 296-4828 stevejahr@suddenlink.net
• Mike Rebollo (916) 203-4471 mike.rebollo@blueprintautomation.com

* STEM: Science Technology Engineering and Math

Philmont Scout Ranch

High Adventure Base

2021 Lottery Opens Soon!

The 2021 Philmont Trek Lottery will be open October 29th through December 3rd. The Lottery is your units chance to select your preferred dates for your Philmont Adventure.

Website

Contribute your Scouting message, notes, pictures and videos by sending to SocialMedia@GEC-BSA.Org

And, join us online and see what the ‘Buzz’ is about!

National Jamboree 2021

Save the date!  National Jamboree is July 21 – 30 in 2021 but we are planning now!  If you have interest in serving as one of the adult leaders, being on the committee to help our youth get to the Jamboree or think that your Scout might be interested, please send an email to Laura.Lovell@Scouting.org to be put on our list.  We expect our travel quotes to be in soon and are ready to get started. 

What is Jamboree?  The National Scout jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  Scouts from all over the United States will come together for 10 days of fun and fellowship at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.  The Summit is bursting with so many Scout activities, that it is almost impossible to do them all.  Scuba, zip lines, BMX Bikes, Climbing and Rappelling, Shooting Sports, Arena Shows, and more await your Scouts, so be on the lookout for more information as the registration process goes live in the next few months.  The Golden Empire Council contingent will consist of 220 Scouters, Venture Scouts, and both Boy and Girl Troops from Scouts, BSA.  Remember to email Laura.Lovell@Scouting.org to be added to our interest list for both Scouts and Leadership positions for the 2021 National Jamboree GEC Contingent.

FAMILY ADVENTURES AT CUB RESIDENT CAMP

Did you attend our 2019 Cub Resident Camp – Adventures in Time?  We sure hope you had a chance to experience all the fun, family time, advancement opportunities, and beauty that Camp Lassen offers for the families of Northern California.  Don’t miss your chance to join us in 2020 for Americans of the Early Frontier as we celebrate Louis & Clark, Paul Revere, the gold rush and more.  Register now to save your Pack’s spot for 2020.  We will fill up for this great experience.  We cannot believe how amazing the reviews were in 2019 – trust us, you don’t want your chance to slip away.  Click here to register now!  Two sessions are full.

For more information or to make a reservation email Mark Buschmann or call 916-333-5434.

The Golden Empire is Now Accepting

 2020 Summer Camp Reservations

The Golden Empire Camps are ready for the 2020 season!  Don’t miss out on your chance for the experience of a lifetime at Camp Lassen or Camp Winton for summer 2020 by signing your Unit up NOW!   WE WILL SELL OUT – so get your reservations in early! Contact the Camping Department with any questions at Camping@GEC-BSA.org  or at 916-333-5434.  

	TWO Amazing Camps to chose from, ONE Great Council!
	Camp Lassen is a well rounded camp offering everything from a 1st-Year Scout Program to off-the-charts High Adventure (ATV, High rope COPE, Welding & Metalworking and so much more!). Located 45 minutes from Chico, this 4200ft high camp has all the comforts of home! With warm showers and an array of campsites to chose from, you'll want to get your choice locked in now. Learn more about Camp Lassen by visiting our webpage. Programs available for Troops, Crews and Packs. Camp is filling fast.
	Camp Winton has sold out for the last four years! Troops come back year after year for the beautiful mountain scenery, refreshing Bear Valley Reservoir, extensive waterfront programs which include Sailing, Water Skiing, Kayaks, Canoes, Rowing, Paddle boards and so much more! Winton is known for its spectacular evening campfires and wonderful camp entertainment. Visit Camp Winton's webpage to learn more. Programs are for Boy Scouts and Venturing.  Full except for Webelos Crossovers.

Reserve your spot now and select your favorite campsite before it's gone!

2020 Summer Camp

Are You a Trained Leader?

Every Scout deserves trained leaders.  Trained leaders help make the Scouting programs the best they can be.  Scouts who have the best programs are more engaged and more likely to stay in Scouting.

Position-specific training courses for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts (Scouts BSA) are available online.  Log on to my.scouting.org to view and take the new training.

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Training information

Do you prefer the interaction of live training session?  We still do live training in addition to the online classes.  Click here to see our training schedule.

Watch our building progress at the Nor Cal Adventure Area.

Visit the Blog or website for more information.

Webpage

Support Scouting while you Shop

Are you using Smile when you shop at Amazon?  Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you.  When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.  The Golden Empire Council is listed as "Golden Empire Council - Boy Scouts of America Trust Fund".  

So far Golden Empire Council participation in Amazon Smile has resulted in over $2,300 in donations.  Imagine what that might become if more Scouters Council-wide choose to do the same.

At a recent Council Connections meeting which is a quarterly meeting that all district leadership and council committee leadership attend to keep our Council on track for GOLD, our volunteers developed the 2019 Golden Empire Council Calendar. We hope you plan to attend many of these exciting activities and use it to plan your unit activities.

2019 Council Calendar

2020 Council Calendar

Save the Dates  - highlights

Click here to download the current
Golden Empire Council Calendar