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June 2012
PROGRAM PLANNING KICKOFF - JUNE 14
Everything you need to know to plan
“An Ideal Year of Scouting”.
The Coyote Creek District is excited to kickoff the
2012-2013 program year!
Your unit’s participation is important to make sure you
are giving your Scout’s the best program available.
Don’t miss this critical and FUN event:
Coyote Creek District Program Kickoff
LDS Church, 3060 Patt Avenue, San Jose
June 14 @ 7:00pm - 8:30 pm
For more information or questions call:
Michael Olsen, District Commissioner (408) 937-8804 or
Gary Varano, Sr. District Executive (408) 280-2154 x34
The Program Planning Kickoff will occur in place of the June Roundtables
Encourage other adult and youth leaders within your unit to join
you at the kickoff, there will be too much information for one
person to manage alone. BBQ Provided. If you would like to
share a dutch oven dessert please let Robin Bennett (408-2519456) know and we will provide the coals. This event is FREE
to all Scouting leaders and interested parents, you
don’t want to miss it!
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CUB CAMP — SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!
Cub Camp has started this week! Cub Scouts at Lake Cunningham
Regional Park are having a great time earning belt loops and pins
while enjoying archery, BB guns, sports, Scout skills, crafts and games.
There’s still space at for Day Camp for the week of July 9 and week of
July 30, and the overnight Resident camp at Camp Chesebrough the
week of June 21 for Webelos, and June 29 for Wolf, Bear & Webelos.
For more info, go to http://www.scccbsa.org/sccc/campproperties/cub-scout-camp/
Happy a great summer Scouts on Safari!
CAMP CHESEBROUGH SERVICE DAY
By: George Denise, Chairman, Campmaster Corps
Need something to do this coming Saturday, June 16?
Join us at Camp Chesebrough for a Camp Chesebrough Service Day!
Depending on how many join us, we will be building a life-size Foos Ball
Court, installing the new split rail fencing around the Crafts Corral, installing the new door
handle on the women’s restroom, installing a new handle on the screen door to the
kitchen, moving cedar fence posts and rails to the new locations where we will be building
fencing next, staking the new redwood seedlings we just planted this winter, raking the Volley Ball Court, straightening up the Campfire Circle area, and installing a new flag pole at
Flag Hill. We will serve lunch to all who attend, and each person helping will earn the new
Camp Chesebrough Service Patch, so plan to join us. We will be working from 9:00 am to
4:00 pm, but any time you can provide during that period will be fine. We are happy to
have your help, so hope to see you there,
SCOUT SHOP NEWS - KAYAKING MERIT BADGE
By: Charley Wilson, South Bay Scout Shop
Scout Shop newsKayaking Merit Badge arriving soon. Just in time for summer
camp. It will be offered at Camp Hi-Sierra. Watch for it!
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BSA NATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING
By: Tuan Le
Chairman, Vietnamese Committee on Scouting
Crew 216 Advisor
On May 30th, I had an opportunity to
present at the BSA National Annual Meeting
- All Market Summit in Orlando, Florida
about the Vietnamese Scout in the Santa
Clara County.
The Three Wisemen: Ed Chang, Tuan Le, and Bob Wedig
The BSA is currently reaching out to a
broader range of ethnicities and 3 councils
were selected to share their experiences: Baltimore, MD for African American, Houston, TX
for Hispanic and Santa Clara, CA for Asian American. Ed Chang was speaking about
Chinese American Scout in Santa Clara and Bob Wedig was speaking for the Council.
A large percentage of Scouts in our Coyote Creek district is Vietnamese Americans and
many other Councils in the country would like to reach out to the Asian American
community, Vietnamese in particular.
In the presentation, I had a chance to introduce the "Lien Doan" system (system of multiple
units), the method of forming, organizing and recruiting units, and method of retaining
members as they move from Cub to Boy Scout
and Venture to about 400 Council Executives,
Council Presidents and Vice Presidents.
In addition, there were two discussion sessions with
a panel of Asian American Scout leaders to go
into details on how to interact with parents, recruit
new scout, form Charter Organization, promote
culture and language.
The presentation and the discussion sessions were
well received.
It was a great honor for our Council to be
recognized at the BSA National Annual Meeting
and I am proud to be part of Santa Clara County
Council, Coyote Creek District, especially with
over 40% of the Coyote Creek district membership
is of Vietnamese heritage.
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JUNE 2012
CUB SCOUT FRIENDSHIP DAY CAMP
Coyote Creek District 1st Annual Cub Scout Friendship Day Camp
By: Gary Varano
On June 9-10, 140 Cub Scouts along with over 70 parents took over a portion of Lake Cunningham Regional Park for the 1st
Annual Cub Scout Friendship Day Camp. The event was a collaborative effort between the Coyote Creek District and
the Council’s Vietnamese Committee on Scouting (VCS). The core camp leadership team spent the past seven months
planning the event and was lead by John Huynh (camp director), Alexandra and Vincent Pham (program directors), Paul
Tuan Nguyen (program director), Thai Luu (food service), Don Pham (administration) and Gary Varano (staff advisor). In
addition over 70 camp staff members helped to ensure a great and safe program.
Activities included BB shooting, archery, nature, fishing, arts & crafts, sports, scout skills and songs and skits. Special thanks
Our City Forrest for coming out all day Saturday to lead our Nature station.
Scouts representing the following Lien Doans were present: LD Au Lac, LD Dien Hong, LD Hoa Lu, LD Huong Viet, LD Lac
Hong, LD Lac Viet, and LD Phu Dong.
We look forward to seeing everyone next summer!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TROOP 296
Memorial Day Flag Planting with Troop 296
By: Minh-Khang Vinh
Troop 296, Tenderfoot Scout
The Memorial Day Flag planting ceremony took place on May 26, 2012, at the Oak Hill Funeral
Home and Memorial Park. Ten Scouts from Troop 296 participated in the event.
The Scouts arrived around 10:00am to check-in and receive the marching orders. The goal here
was to honor the veterans who died fighting and protecting our freedom by placing an American
flag at their graves. After the somber flag opening ceremony, each Troop and/or Pack was
assigned a designated area. It started out slow due to flag availability and distribution to the
various groups. Once the Scouts fanned out, the difficult part of the task was in locating the
veterans’ graves because they were not all grouped in one area as in a national cemetery. Scouts
went row by row in each assigned area, looking for grave markers that bore descriptions of each
veteran’s services times, and placing flags about 4 inches away from the gravestones. The scouts
also removed old, dirty, and dilapidated flags to store them in a bin. Although there were
thousands of graves, with the help of parents and Scouts alike, the goal was completed in about 2
hours.
This year’s Memorial Day Flag planting was a fun, educational, and truly memorable experience
recommended for all ages to attend.
BRISTLECONE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING - AUG 5
Bristlecone National Youth Leadership (NYLT) Training is what your youth leaders
need to power your troop or crew to its full potential! Open to registered Boy Scouts
(who will be at least 13 years old and First Class rank) and Venturers from Sun, Aug
5, - Sat, Aug 11, 2012.
This course is for all Scouts and Venturers who are expected to hold leadership
positions within their troop or crew in the future. If you are a Girl Scout, you are more
than welcome to join the course, but you need to be registered in a Venture Crew. If you do not know of any
Venture Crews, you are welcome to join Venture Crew 551. Contact Maria Guerra at mariag@guerratech.com for more information.
The course is presented by youth staff who have attended NYLT and have experienced the application of the
leadership skills presented.
Learn:
- Setting visions and goals
- Problem Solving
- Developing your team
- Ethical decision making
- Resolving conflicts
- Much, much, more!
For more info, go to http://www.scccbsa.org/oa/NYLT/RegParticipant.html
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SCOUT-O-RAMA PUSH-CART RESULTS
Thanks to Troop 479, lead by Paul Jancis, for running
this year’s Push Cart Derby at Scout-O-Rama held on
Sat, May 12 at History Park in San Jose. Per Paul,
“Thank you for participating in this year's push cart
derby. It seems that all Scouts had a great time
racing their carts. I saw great sportsmanship and
effort by all Scouts.”
Push Cart Winners for each level:
Tiger:
Pack 275
Wolf:
Pack 419
Bear:
Pack 163
Webelos:
Pack 163
Boy Scouts:
Troop 251
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WHAT’S HAPPENING FOR JAMBOREE
By: Ron Schoenmehl and the 2013
Jamboree Team
Our first Jamboree meeting
will be held in June, with
Scoutmaster
Stan
Kawamata.
Be sure to
register NOW if you intend to
attend the 2013 National
http://www.scccbsa.or Scout Jamboree. Our plans
g/sccc/activities/jamb afre firming up to have a
troop participate in a tour
and another troop go more
directly to the Jamboree. We will be partnering with one or more of our neighboring
councils to form the contingent.
Click on our council Jamboree information page
http://www.scccbsa.org/sccc/activities/jamboree/ to register and find out more
information.
For more information, to request a presentation at your troop, or get obtain some
promotional literature, email us at support@scccbsa.org. The Scouts will begin meeting in
June and planning their trip. REGISTER NOW and tell a friend.
See you at the Summit!
Have you seen the NEW RIVER GORGE in West Virginia? There's a BRIDGE that spans the
Jamboree site, looks like the New River Gorge bridge. There will be all the regular fun at the
Jamboree... but in 2013: MOUNTAIN-BOARDING and BMX!
It is not too late for you to enroll in the Jamboree. Get a quick overview of the Jamboree by
going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Orytv4RhI
PS: Have you seen the NEW RIVER GORGE in West Virginia? There's a BRIDGE that spans the
Jamboree site, looks like the New River Gorge bridge. There will be all the regular fun at the
Jamboree... but in 2013: MOUNTAIN-BOARDING and BMX!
JOIN THE COYOTE CREEK GROUP!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Coyote_Creek_district/join
Become Part of the Action!
Join the Coyote Creek District’s Yahoo group to receive announcements about events, activities, and
meetings.
If the link above doesn’t work, send an e-mail to:
coyote_creek_district-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Please include your name, position, and unit.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TROOP 13
Lucas Wedge becomes the 88th Eagle Scout of Troop 13
By: Andrew Redigan, Troop 13 Historian
Lucas’ Eagle project was to collect new and
gently used books and magazines to donate
to the Good Samaritan and Veterans'
Hospitals which would expand their library with
books that children would enjoy reading.
Lucas chose the Veteran’s Hospital because
his Grandfather was a veteran of WWII who
also passed away from cancer at the same time as his
grandmother. He and Scouts from Troop 13 passed out fliers in
Lucas’ neighborhood which informed neighbors that there would
be a collection of new or gently used books and magazines for the
hospitals. All the neighbors would have to do is leave the donations
on their curb. Then a few days later, Lucas and his fellow Troop 13
Scouts collected these donations, sorted them, loaded them and
delivered them to the hospitals. Lucas, aided by his Scoutmasters
and parents also built a bookshelf for the newly donated books and
magazines. On the book shelf is a plaque that reads, “Donated by
Lucas Wedge, an Eagle Scout from Troop 13, in memory of his
Grandparents”.
Lucas celebrated his Eagle Court of Honor on May 5, 2012. Past and
present Troop 13 leaders, Scouts, friends and family attended this
joyous event. It was a great way to acknowledge Lucas’
accomplishment of earning the highest rank in Scouting. He is now
the 88th member of Troop 13’s Eagle’s nest.
L-R: Dan Wedge, Charley Wilson, Lucas Wedge,
Ron Haeglin, Dan Allen, Phyllis Goossen
In closing on behalf of Troop 13, I would like to say, “Lucas we are very proud of you!”
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH POPCORN SALES
The Popcorn Extravaganza that was held on June 5 at the Tech Museum
had literally hundreds of people in attendance to experience how their units
can be “POWERED BY POPCORN!”
Want the latest info on Popcorn?
Join the SCCC Popcorn Facebook page
at http://www.facebook.com/
SCCCPopcornSales2012,
or go to
http://www.scccbsa.org/sccc/resources/fundraising/
popcorn/
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SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES SCOUT NIGHT 2012
JUNE 2012
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RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS CORNER
by Patrick Wilson, Religious Emblems Coordinator
Website: www.bsachaplain.org, Email: patrick@bsachaplain.org
From Rovering to Success, 1922, Baden-Powell stated
“The method of expression of reverence to God varies with every sect and
denomination. What sect or denomination a boy belongs to depends, as a
rule, on his parents' wishes. It is they who decide. It is our business to respect
their wishes and to second their efforts to inculcate reverence, whatever
form of religion the boy professes.”
The religious emblems program is designed to do just that. This is how we “second their
efforts”. The young person is learning. He or she is developing their morals and beliefs. It may
be years before they determine what they believe, but the morals that they develop today
will carry with them throughout life. Our job is to help guide them along their way. Remind
your Scouts to do their “duty to God”. Encourage them to explore their faith.
It always surprises me when a Scout is preparing for his Eagle Board of Review and he
doesn’t know what his parents believe. This often happens in a family where the parents
have differing beliefs. The parents may not know how to start the conversation with their
child or figure he will ask when he wants to know. Tell them that it is OK to bring the subject
up with their parents.
Religious Emblem Highlight
A Latter-Day Saint Cubs Scout that is eight years old may begin working on his Faith in God
award. To earn the award, he must complete the requirements before his twelfth birthday.
His parents and Primary leaders can help him with the activities.
The On My Honor Award is the Latter-day Saint religious
award for Boy Scouts. To earn the On My Honor Award,
young men must (1) complete the requirements for the
Duty to God certificate for deacons (or for another Duty
to God certificate) and (2) achieve the Scout rank of Star.
Important Religious Observances for June and July:
JUNE 2012
12
29
Race Unity Day - Baha'i
Ss. Peter & Paul – Eastern-rite Catholic Christian
JULY 2012
9 Martyrdom of the Bab - Baha'i
24 Pioneer Day - Mormon Christian
29 Tisha B’Av* – Jewish
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FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
JUNE 2012
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DISTRICT CHAIRMAN’S CORNER
By: Patricia Cuadros
Chairman Coyote Creek District
All Scouts, (Cubs, Boys or Venture Crews) are often seeking adventure and fun. These
may be boys and girls that are well trained in the art of outdoor adventure, but they are
also youth and sometimes these youth just want to have fun. Finding camp activities that
appeal to the adventure seekers and those who are looking for entertainment of a
different kind can become a challenge for the camp organizer. But it is possible.
First, take note of the kind of youth you have in your pack, troop or crew. Is this generally
a younger group or an older group? Make sure any ideas you come up with will suit the entire group, from the
10-year-olds to the 21-year-olds, and everyone in between. How much experience do you have in your
group? How many trained leaders will you need?
Second, take into account where you want your camping experience to be held. Close to home to Be
convenient for your unit families? A trek? Lake trip? Mountain trip? A 50-miler? Keeping those things in
mind, there are some activities that should suit most boys, young and old, no matter where you go.
How about a scavenger hunt? If you have mostly younger scouts, create a scavenger hunt that you have set
up in advance. Perhaps you can hide things that have to do with the elements of the Scout Law—coins for
“thrifty” and hand sanitizer for “clean”, for example-- and challenge the Scouts to find them as quickly as they
can. Older boys or Crew members might delight in a scavenger hunt that requires them to find particular
plants or take digital photos of specific birds or other wildlife.
Aside from activities and games, your Scout camping ideas should also include meals. In this case, leave as
much planning as possible to the Scouts. Cub Scouts can help give input to the menus and by the time boys
reach Boy Scouts, and youth are in the Venturing program, they should be able to not only plan a camping
menu of meals, but implement them as well. In addition, they should be able to create the shopping list and
set the budget as well.
Finally, when planning your Scout camp, be sure to plan for a campfire each night of camp. This is a
fundamental part of the camp experience and it shouldn’t be overlooked. However, don’t assume that
because you must plan for a campfire, that you must also actually plan the campfire activities. Nothing could
be further from the truth. Ask dens or patrols to come up with a skit, a song, or some other fun entertainment
element. You might be surprised with what their imagination brings. Learning how to do things independently
and being organizers and leaders is what scouting is all about. Camp is a perfect opportunity to refine those
skills.
Thursday, June 14h, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., the Coyote Creek District is excited to kickoff our 2012-2013
program year! There will be information regarding topics such as Summer Cub Camps, Popcorn, Pinewood
Derby, etc., as well as breakouts to help you support your program as well as well as share ideas and best
practices. The Scout Shop will be participating and your Commissioners will be providing a simple BBQ and
Dutch oven desserts!! Remember “many hands make light work” so everyone is invited - (Scouters, parents
and Scout Youth leaders) to the kickoff. Please join us and take advantage of the many resources
available on one night!
SHARE WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Please send announcements and articles for the next newsletter to:
JudyDavisSJCA@gmail.com
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Every boy deserves a trained leader.
View our training schedule at http://scccbsa.org/html/program/training.html
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Important 2012 Events:
Coyote Creek RoundTable training at 7:30pm on the 2nd Thursday
of every month. Location: Latter Day Saints Church, 3060 Patt
Ave in San Jose
Jun 14 (Program Planning
Kick-off), Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep
13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
RoundTable
Jun 16
Camp
Chesebrough
Jun 2, 9, 23, 30
Tiger Cub
Orientation
Jul 7
Shootout #2
Camp Chesebrough. http://www.scccbsa.org/cubcamp/yearround_camps.php
Jul 21
Tiger Safari
Camp Chesebrough. http://www.scccbsa.org/cubcamp/yearround_camps.php
Jul 27
Family Camp
“Summer Fun”
Camp Chesebrough. http://www.scccbsa.org/cubcamp/yearround_camps.php
Aug 11
Shootout #3
Camp Chesebrough. http://www.scccbsa.org/cubcamp/yearround_camps.php
Sep 1
Family Camp
“Labor Day”
Camp Chesebrough. http://www.scccbsa.org/cubcamp/yearround_camps.php
Oct 6
Cub-O-Ree
Camp Chesebrough. http://www.scccbsa.org/cubcamp/yearround_camps.php
Oct 27
Haunted Forest
Camp Chesebrough. http://www.scccbsa.org/cubcamp/yearround_camps.php
Camp Chesebrough Service Day
http://www.scccbsa.org/sccc/event/camp-chesebroughservice-day/
New Tiger Cub Family Welcome Days
http://www.scccbsa.org/sccc/event/tiger-cub-orientation-3/
JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE
“Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the BSA’s council performance recognition program
designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts,
and councils.
What Journey to Excellence Brings to Your Unit
(Excerpt from http://www.Scouting.org/filestore/mission/JTE_What's_in_it_for_me.pdf)
1. A framework for planning the year.
2. A method for evaluating your unit.
3. Guidance in areas where you might do better.
4. Specific guidelines and standards of what is considered good performance.
5. Early warning of potential problem areas.
6. Recognition for good Scouting.
7. Benchmarking to get ideas and tips from other good units.
Go to http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx to learn about the requirements for your Pack, Troop, or
Crew.
JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE SERVICE HOURS
Be sure to enter your unit’s service hours on ScoutNet https://scoutnet.scouting.org/gtfa/ui/security/login.aspx.