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'''Civic Service From Home / #GoodTurnDaily''' - List of 15 Awesome ways to do your [[Good Turn Daily]] safely from home during Covid-19. During a global pandemic - scouting service is more urgently needed! | '''Civic Service From Home / #GoodTurnDaily''' - List of 15 Awesome ways to do your [[Good Turn Daily]] safely from home during Covid-19. During a global pandemic - scouting service is more urgently needed! | ||
This is needed now more than ever. Now that scouts are spending more time at home - now is time for a spring cleaning or other major service project. Report your service projects in Scoutbook or to your unit leader. | This is needed now more than ever. Now that scouts are spending more time at home - now is time for a spring cleaning or other major service project. Report your service projects in Scoutbook or to your unit leader. | ||
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From B.S.A. [[Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Activity Planner| Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Req #7]]: "Do the following: a) Take part in an emergency service project, either a real one or a practice drill, with a Scouting unit or a community agency. b) Prepare a written plan for mobilizing your troop when needed to do emergency service. If there is already a plan, explain it. Tell your part in making it work." </font></blockquote></b> | |||
= Invite a Friend to Scouting = | = Invite a Friend to Scouting = | ||
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NOTE: Scouts do not have to wait until the next Troop meeting to do Scouting Fun! Each Patrol is a "Boy-Led Scout Unit" and they can/should organize fun activities on their own. Here is a starter guide for Patrol Leaders to run fun activities on their own and to include their patrol, buddies and friends : '''[[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide]]'''. We will be adding more "at-home" Merit Badge activities to this guidebook as fast as we can! | NOTE: Scouts do not have to wait until the next Troop meeting to do Scouting Fun! Each Patrol is a "Boy-Led Scout Unit" and they can/should organize fun activities on their own. Here is a starter guide for Patrol Leaders to run fun activities on their own and to include their patrol, buddies and friends : '''[[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide]]'''. We will be adding more "at-home" Merit Badge activities to this guidebook as fast as we can! | ||
== International Scout Spirit Award == | |||
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/international/pdf/130-044_WB.pdf International Scout Spirit Award]''' - Scouts BSA - The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Scouts and Scouters who have completed the necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have developed a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries. This award serves as a replacement for, and therefore eliminates, the International Activity emblem and the Youth Exchange emblem. The International Spirit Award emblem is $4.00 each and is purchased from the International Department. | |||
= Virtual Chat with Elderly = | = Virtual Chat with Elderly = | ||
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== Tele Conferencing with Grandma == | == Tele Conferencing with Grandma == | ||
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You can interview your grandparents and other relatives. You can also record your interview. Begin | You can interview your grandparents and other relatives. You can also record your interview. Begin | ||
with the following questions to interview and start on a life history: | with the following questions to interview and start on a life history: | ||
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# Send a thank you message to a local hospital, care giver or first responder. | # Send a thank you message to a local hospital, care giver or first responder. | ||
# '''[https://teamrubiconusa.org/ Team Rubicon USA]''' - #NeighborHelpingNeighbor | |||
# '''[https://www.justserve.org/ JustServe.org]''' - Find Organized Service Projects in your community. Post your service project here for greater community response. | |||
= Blood Bank Shortage = | = Blood Bank Shortage = | ||
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c) Stuffing - stuffing the sewn dolls with batting. | c) Stuffing - stuffing the sewn dolls with batting. | ||
(Contact information: [http://www.dollies4doctors.com. Dollies4Doctors.com] | (Contact information: [http://www.dollies4doctors.com. Dollies4Doctors.com] | ||
== Other Home Sewing Projects == | |||
* [https://www.10news.com/news/coronavirus/heres-how-you-can-make-your-own-coronavirus-mask-at-home-without-a-sewing-machine?fbclid=IwAR1om-Ixnyy8F9zlOPUDKPSejN7f_L3-ixry-BmQbwjB8qGkvPNW5oRIpbg Make your own Covid-19 Face Mask at home] - 10News.com | |||
= Family Life Service Project = | = Family Life Service Project = | ||
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* '''[https://www.familysearch.org/indexing/help#/indexer Family Name Indexing]''' - Getted Started Tutorial. | * '''[https://www.familysearch.org/indexing/help#/indexer Family Name Indexing]''' - Getted Started Tutorial. | ||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/ask/landing FamilySearch Help Center] - | |||
* See Also : [[Genealogy Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | * See Also : [[Genealogy Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | ||
= Charter Organization Service = | |||
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* Many of our scouting charter partners have extraordinary service needs right now. Contact them directly. Each one of them has unique service needs. | |||
* Many scout units are already have established partnerships with local charities. Contact them directly for ways to help. | |||
* Does your scout unit not have a charity partnership? Now may be a good time to start a new one. | |||
* [https://www.interfaithservices.org/ Interfaith Community Services] | |||
* [https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ Salvation Army Food Drive] - an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. | |||
= Public Safety Announcements = | = Public Safety Announcements = | ||
Share on Social Media good ideas to stay safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic: | * Share on Social Media good ideas to stay safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic: | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=youtu.be Stop Covid-19 P.S.A.] - How to safely shop for groceries and take out food during Covid-19 Pandemic. Public Safety Announcement! | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=youtu.be Stop Covid-19 P.S.A.] - How to safely shop for groceries and take out food during Covid-19 Pandemic. Public Safety Announcement! | ||
* Share tips on how to hold quality youth meetings online! (See Image - Right) | |||
* [https://www.studyfinds.org/regular-exercise-can-protect-against-deadly-coronavirus-complications-study-says/ Exercise protects you from deadly effects of Covid-19/ARDS] - | |||
== Be Creative == | |||
* [09-Apr-2020] : "Didn't anyone besides me see the wonderful lead off segment on Morning Joe (MSNBC) this morning of a 13 year old Scout bugling in front of a Veteran's Home this morning?" | |||
== Life Scout Conservation Service == | |||
<font color=blue>"While a Star Scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service project(s) approved by your Scoutmaster. At least three hours of this service must be conservation-related."</font> Note: Some of these items may cover a merit badge requirement. | |||
# Wildlife sanctuaries may need help to care for their animals or to maintain their facility if the regular workers are unavailable. Animal rescue is an "essential service" and may be justified during this time. Call your local zoo, etc. | |||
# Virtual tutoring to cub scouts and local school groups about the importance of "Conservation". | |||
# Make Masks for workers at local "Conservation" agencies so that they can continue their "essential" duties. | |||
# Build a Birdhouse or Bird feeder | |||
# Plant trees/garden at home or for a neighbor. | |||
# Help elderly neighbors with their yard care. | |||
= Scouting Emergency Services= | |||
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Is your troop ready to perform the following services for a food distribution service or other such pandemic gathering? | |||
# Crowd and traffic control (for a food distribution center) | |||
# Messenger service and communication (for your charter organization) | |||
# Collection and distribution services (food/supply curbside delivery to elderly shutins) | |||
# Group feeding, shelter, and sanitation (food bank service aid) | |||
<b><font color=blue><blockquote> | |||
<br>From BSA [[Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Activity Planner|Emergency Preparedness Req #8a]] - Tell the things a group of Scouts should be prepared to do, the training they need , and the safety precautions they should take for the following emergency services: a) Crowd and traffic control, b) Messenger service and communication, c) Collection and distribution services, d) Group feeding, shelter, and sanitation.</font></b></blockquote> | |||
<p><b><font color=blue><blockquote> | |||
<br>From BSA [[Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Activity Planner|Emergency Preparedness Req #8b]] - Prepare a personal emergency service pack for a mobilization call. Prepare a family kit (suitcase or waterproof box) for use by your family in case an emergency evacuation is needed. Explain the needs and uses of the contents.</font></b></blockquote> | |||
== JustServe.org == | |||
* Find more urgent Covid-19 Service projects in your community at this '''[https://www.justserve.org/projects?advanced=full&keywords=&volunteerRemotely&fbclid=IwAR2O1qYWE8RJB32YCTsC3DwaN1UZ12V-c7EQxv4gztPhz3wDujKsUYF9PWw Link- JustServe.org]'''. | |||
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= Trash Pickup = | |||
Actually this group is very active right now. Wear gloves and watch what you touch. | |||
* Add Step 9B: Put all your clothes in laundry immediately afterwards. | |||
* '''[https://www.facebook.com/1000000-Pieces-of-Trash-109818547350780/ 1,000,000 Pieces of Trash]''' - | |||
= See Also = | = See Also = | ||
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* [http://scoutshare.org/Resources/Articles/category/remote-scouting ScoutShare - Remote Scouting Tips] - | * [http://scoutshare.org/Resources/Articles/category/remote-scouting ScoutShare - Remote Scouting Tips] - | ||
* [https://www.sdicbsa.org/ScoutingAtHome/ ScoutingAtHome] - San Diego Imperial Council | * [https://www.sdicbsa.org/ScoutingAtHome/ ScoutingAtHome] - San Diego Imperial Council | ||
* [https://www.glaacbsa.org/Scouting_at_Home Safer at Home - Scouting at Home] - Greater Los Angeles Area Council | |||
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[[Category: Duty to God]] | [[Category: Duty to God]] | ||
[[Category: Family Life Merit Badge]] | [[Category: Family Life Merit Badge]] | ||
[[Category: Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge]] | |||
[[Category:Patrol Leader]] | [[Category:Patrol Leader]] | ||
[[Category:Patrol Activity]] | [[Category:Patrol Activity]] | ||
[[Category:Scouts BSA]] | [[Category:Scouts BSA]] | ||
