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Boy Scout Mission and Vision Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

Friends of Scouting

Golden Empire Council Statement on Scouting Activities during COVID-19
Updated Nov 4th, 2021

Dear Golden Empire Council Leaders,

As we head into the holidays, we find that a lot of the Covid restrictions are being lifted. This is a good thing, but the council can't stress high enough the need to take the appropriate precautions.

Below are the various county regulations. Please read the pages that most affect you. Always do the right thing and Be Prepared for any changes that may take place. The situation continues to be fluid.

Industry Specific Day camp Covid Guidance

https://emd.saccounty.net/EMD-COVID-19-Information/Documents/COVID-19%20Guidance%20for%20Day%20Camps.pdf

National statement on Covid-19

https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/

Restart Scouting Check list:

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-693.pdf

County COVID-19 Information

Amador County	Butte County	Colusa County	El Dorado County	Gleen County
Nevada County	Placer County	Sacramento County	Shasta County	Sierra County
Solano County	Sutter County	Tehama County	Trinity County

Advancements may now be ordered online.
Complete an online request form to order your advancements. Orders may be picked up in the store, curbside, or delivered to your home.

GEC

Calendar

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Good Turn for America

Upcoming Events

Jan 29	OKPIK - Cold Weather Camping - Outdoor Session OKPIK (Pronounced Ookpick - Aleut word for the Snowy Owl) Snow Camping and Snow Outings can provide some of the finest Ultimate High Adventure...
Feb 2	Council Program Committee Meeting Just a reminder of our regular monthly meeting next Wednesday. I'll get minutes and agenda out by the weekend. Golden Empire...
Feb 5	2022 Council Dinner 2022 Council Dinner The Golden Empire Council Recognition Dinner is on February 5, 2022, celebrating the birthday of Boy Scouts of...
Feb 6	Catholic Scouting Sunday Scout Sunday The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates its founding on February 8, 1910, based on the program started by Lord...
Feb 8	Aquatics Committee Meeting Greetings Aquatics Enthusiasts! Michael Sullivan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom...
Feb 9	Shooting Sports Committee Meeting Shooting Sports Committee invites anyone to their monthly meeting each 2nd Wed of each month at 6:30PM at the council office 251 Commerce Circle...
Feb 24	Council Basic Leader Training Committee Monthly Council Basic Leader Training Committee meeting. Virtual on Zoom Please contact Kim Perry-Reed at KPerryR@Gmail.com for more...
Mar 1	Camp Cards Sales Begin Pay for Camp by selling Camp Cards!!!!!!! The Golden Empire Council Is providing Camp Cards to sell to help pay for your...
Mar 5	Catholic religious emblem award ceremony OFFICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Awards Recognition Ceremony Congratulations on earning your Catholic religious...
Mar 5	Scouting for Food - Flyer Handout Contact your unit commissioner for more...
Mar 8	Aquatics Committee Meeting Greetings Aquatics Enthusiasts! Michael Sullivan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom...
Mar 9	Shooting Sports Committee Meeting Shooting Sports Committee invites anyone to their monthly meeting each 2nd Wed of each month at 6:30PM at the council office 251 Commerce Circle...
Mar 12	Scouting for Food - Food Pickup Please contact your unit commissioner for more...
Mar 19	2nd Annual Shotgun Team Competition Sponsored by the GEC Venturing Officers Association 2nd Annual Shotgun Team Competition Sponsored by the GEC Venturing Officers Association All Scouts, BSA (14yrs and up), Venturing Crews and Sea...

Activities

BSA Membership/Recruitment

Scouting age groups

Lion Cub Scouts Started Kindergarten	Cub Scouts Kindergarten to Fifth Grade

Scouts BSA 11 to 17 years old	Venturing 14 to 20 years old

Golden Empire Council's
Summer Camp Program

Camp Winton, Camp Lassen, NorCal Adventure Area! You can not take the outing out of Scouting. The outdoor program is the feature about Scouting that appeals to youth, and a week at summer camp is a mountaintop, lakefront, and high adventure experience. Let us show you why the Golden Empire Council camps are the camps you want to experience.

GOLDEN EMPIRE COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

251 Commerce Circle
Sacramento, CA 95815
phone: (916) 929-1417

Hours of Operation:
8:30am - 5:00pm (M-F)
Closed Saturday & Sunday

River City Scout Shop

251 Commerce Circle
Sacramento, CA 95815
phone: (916) 649-1800

Hours of Operation:
9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)

10:30am - 3:00pm (Saturday)
Closed Sunday

NorCal Scout Shop - Chico

3881 Benatar Way, Suite D
Chico, CA 95928
phone: (530) 809-0400

Hours of Operation:
11:00am - 6:00pm (W-F)
10:00am - 2:00pm (Saturday)
Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

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