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TDCL: 2026: Alma and Redwood Springs Loop Hiking

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 Alma and Redwood Springs Loop Hiking Event Album On Sunday March 29, 2026, Boy Scouts had a hiking and outing event at Alma and Redwood Springs Loop to help the scout building strength, meeting the merit badge requirements, and learning about local plants and animals identification.        Message from Tr. Dat - Troop 689 Scoutmaster: Hello Scouts, parents, and leaders,   I would like to take the moment to reflect on what we together achieved today. It’s not easy, but we got it! The success required time, thoughts, plan ahead by the Youth Scout leaders, Alex/Adrian/Aaron/Danny/Richard/others with tireless support/guidance from Tr Hai/Tr Binh/Tr Denny and many parents involved. Scouts, please be proud what you have done and overcome the challenges. I hope you everyone will test well today, and enjoy the downtime!

TNHG: 2026: Silver Award Ceremony

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 2026 Silver Award Ceremony Event Album  - Troop 60964 Silver Awards Event Overview The ceremony honors six Girl Scout Cadettes— Amanda L., Angela T., Emily L., Hailey N., Queenie D., and Tam N.  —for earning the Silver Award, the second-highest honor in Girl Scouting . Ceremony Highlights Master of Ceremonies:  Caitlyn T. and Mai Anh T . Opening Rituals: The event begins with a formal flag ceremony, the national anthem, and a candle-lighting ceremony where scouts recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law.  Project Presentations: The recipients are divided into two teams to present their Take Action Projects they completed to earn their awards . Team 1 Presentation - Team 2 Presentation Guest Speakers: The program includes speeches from the troop's advisors (Tr. Maggie and Tr. Thang), LDT (Tr. Nhan), representatives from the Girl Scout Council (Ms. Winnie Kubik and Ms. Loan Luu), and leadership from Liên Đoàn Trường Giang . Awards Presentation: * Certificates a...

ADBN TDCL: 2026: Cub Scouts Bridging over to Boy Scouts

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Five Cubs from ADBN bridging over to TDCL on March 15, 2026.  Congratulations to Alexander, Anthony, Austin, Logan, and Rody! Event Album Crossing the bridge from Pack to Troop And it takes a village to build the bridge today. Thank you to the incredible scouts and leaders of  Lien Doan Truong Giang!

ADST TNHG: 2026: Troop 60964 Cookie Season

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  The Girl Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) 2026 cookie season,  is designed as a high-energy, girl-led entrepreneurial experience that kicks off  on January 12, 2026, and runs through March 15, 2026 . It  is highlighted by the introduction of a new flavor, the "Exploremores" cookie.  New Cookie: Exploremores™ The 2026 season introduces Exploremores, a chocolate sandwich cookie filled with toasted almond crème and a fluffy marshmallow layer, inspired by rocky road ice cream. This brings the total, or near-total, lineup to nine, replacing the retiring S'mores and Toast-Yay! flavors. Key 2026 Season Dates January 12: Online sales begin at ilovecookies.org and through Digital Cookie. February 4: In-person cookie booths open, and cookie cupboards open for inventory. March 15: Official end of the 2026 Cookie Program. The 5 Essential Skills Beyond selling, the experience is designed to build "Five Skills" for life: Goal Setting : Girls work together ...

TDCL: 2026: Hiking Stick Preparation

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 On March 8, 2026, TDCL Scouts worked on their hiking stick activity. - Activity Photos A Scout hiking stick (or staff) is a traditional 5-to-6-foot wooden pole used for stability, navigation, and pioneering. It symbolizes scouting adventure, mastery of skills, and serves as a personalized record of achievements. Key Symbolism and Functions: Symbol of Achievement: Scouts often customize their staves with medallions, notches, or badges to mark milestones, such as ranks, mountain summits, and miles hiked. Practical Tool: Used for testing depths, clearing brush, setting up tents/tarps, etc. Versatility: Can be used to make stretchers or in emergency situations. Tradition: Historically part of the uniform to promote preparedness, as emphasized by Lord Baden-Powell. Types: In addition to the standard staff, the "Rover Thumbstick" is used by older scouts for navigating difficult terrain.

HDT: 2026: University of Scouting

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  Event date: March 7, 2026 @Santa Clara High School 2026 course catalog  |  Schedule of classes Event Photos On March 7th, some LDTG leaders and TDCL/TDBD scouts took classes at the University of Scouting at Santa Clara High School, a premier one-day training event designed to give adults and youth 14+ fresh ideas, practical skills, and a renewed burst of Scouting energy.