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| Training - NYLT Aug. 6-11, 2012 Course |
Posted Apr. 3, 2012 |
 The August 6-11th NYLT Course is now available for scout to register online!
NYLT is open to Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts and Co-Ed Venturer Scouts, the course centers around the concepts of what a Leader must BE, what a Leader must KNOW, and what a Leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO.
Sign up your scouts today! |
| Council - XTREME Scout Expo 2012 Registration |
Posted May. 21, 2012 |
 Our pack signed up 20 Cub Scouts and saved $100. With the $5.00 Early Bird break the pack could send another 4 Cubs, for almost FREE! Will you make the June 4th deadline and save like we did?
The “Xtreme Expo Trading Post” is open. To check out the merchandise go to http://www.gec-bsa.org/program/expo/tradingpost. To guarantee getting the items you want, purchase them through the on-line store at http://www.gec-bsa.org/webpay/event/new/?form=000999 as NOT all items will be available at the Expo on-site trading post in September.
For more information contact Ms Chris Ishikawa, 916-383-4692 or email her at ScoutExpo2012@gec-bsa.org."
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| Training - NYLT Course June 18-23, 2012 |
Posted Apr. 3, 2012 |
 NYLT is open to Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts and Co-Ed Venturer Scouts, the course centers around the concepts of what a Leader must BE, what a Leader must KNOW, and what a Leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO.
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| Council - 2013 Philmont Council Trek |
Posted May. 21, 2012 |
 2013 Philmont Council Contingent
Do you want adventure?
The Golden Empire Council has reserved 3 high adventure trail crews at Philmont Scout Ranch of 12 persons each for the summer of 2013 and is now taking registrations.
What is Philmont?
Philmont Scout Ranch is a 137,493 acre working ranch and Boy Scout camp in the rugged, majestic Sangoe de Coisto Mountains and backcountry of northeastern New Mexico, fascinating backcountry program area (like rock climbing, all kinds of shooting, fly tying and fishing, mining, homesteading, horse riding, chuck wagon dinners and many more) and 330 miles of challenging hiking trails. Each trail crew will decide on it’s own adventure from the 35 itineraries. To learn more about Philmont Scout Ranch and the high adventure opportunities there, visit their website at http://philmontscoutranch.org/About.aspx and view the great videos.
What is a Trail Crew?
A Philmont trail Crew is not a registered Boy Scout unit like an Adventure Crew, but is a group of 12 Scouts and/or Scouters backpacking though Philmont. Each crew must have two adult and may have up to four. You are not joining another scouting unit; your Troop is just fine. But remember the total contingent is only 36 people and we already have 28 people registered. So register ASAP.
The trek will make daily stops at backcountry program areas: things like, horse back riding, burro packing and racing, cowboy action shooting, gold mining and panning, rock climbing, mountain biking and many other program ideas.
When
The Contingent will depart Sacramento airport on Saturday, June 22, 2013 and return Friday, July 5.
You will begin your Philmont Adventure Sunday, June 23 at lunch and it will end Friday July 5 with breakfast. Three meals going and two returning will be included.
Who can go?
Any registered scout age 13 or who has completed the 8th grade.
Trip includes:
A 12 day Philmont Backcountry backpacking adventure
All air and ground transportation
1 extra day’s stay in New Mexico
Meals while traveling
And a contingent Tee Shirt
Cost: $1,700
A payment plan is available. Go to the 2013 Philmont Council Trek registration link to view the file “Philmont Payment Schedule”.
It is extremely important when you register; you create a “MyGCELogin” account in the name of the participant, if they do not have one already. The event system keeps the registration under the first name on the registration and in this case it’s the participant. Using the “MyGECLogin” will let you re-enter your registration to make payments on-line or print a payment ticket for off-line payments, both will ensure that your payment is credited to the right participant.
Rick advisory and Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking and Hiking.
There are some ricks due to the backcountry nature of Philmont. For this reason all Philmont participants have to be in excellent health and will be required to have and turn-in a completed “Annual Health and Medical Record including Parts A, B, C, D. Each trek participant must not exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the weight for height chart. For more information on the Ricks and Philmont’s weight standards, go to the 2013 Philmont Council Trek registration link to view the file “Rick advisory and Philmont Weight Limits”.
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| Council - Online Tour and Activity Plan to Go Live |
Posted May. 10, 2012 |
UPDATE: The new Tour and Activity Plan will officially replace the old Tour Plan beginning May 15, 2012. All of your previously approved Tour Plans will cross over and be archived in the new system, but any outstanding ones will not. If you have submitted a Tour Plan and it is yet to be acted upon, please contact your council ASAP and check on the status. If no action is taken by May 1, you will need to resubmit the trip via the new Tour and Activity Plan.
Additional information is available by logging in to MyScouting.
An informative training video has been developed on how to use the new Tour and Activity Plan application. The Tour and Activity Plan FAQ page can also be viewed.
Please contact your local council with any questions or concerns.
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Questions - Contact LaCrisha Loud |
| Council - Jamboree News Flash |
Posted May. 12, 2012 |
JAMBOREE NEWS FLASH
We are going to send a 4th troop!!!!
We have 11 spots left; first come - first served
Three troops have already been formed and are working towards the adventure of a lifetime at the 2013 National Jamboree at the newest BSA high adventure base, the Summit Bechtel Reserve, in the majestic mountain country of West Virginia. These scouts will also be touring many cool and historical places in Pennsylvania, Virginia and of course Washington, DC.
Want to join the fun? It’s not too late, but don’t delay.
For more information and a link to the National Jamboree web site click "Youth Participant Information".
Contact Don Jones, contingent leader, if interested in signing up for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree
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| Council - Website Content Survey |
Posted Mar. 5, 2012 |
| We're conducting a survey regarding our website content so we can better serve your needs. We would appreciate your feedback by following this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q99CWKH. Please share this link with others so we can gather as much data as we can. Thank you! |
| Council - Summer NYLT Courses |
Posted Apr. 3, 2012 |
 NYLT is open to Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts and Co-Ed Venturer Scouts, the course centers around the concepts of what a Leader must BE, what a Leader must KNOW, and what a Leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. Sign up today for the June 18-23, 2012 or August 6-11, 2012 courses. |
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