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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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# 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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= Charter Organization Service = | = 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 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. | * Many scout units are already have established partnerships with local charities. Contact them directly for ways to help. | ||
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= 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) | * 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 == | == Be Creative == | ||
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# Plant trees/garden at home or for a neighbor. | # Plant trees/garden at home or for a neighbor. | ||
# Help elderly neighbors with their yard care. | # 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) | |||
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<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> | |||
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<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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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 | |||
