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We closed out last month with our annual Council Recognition Banquet which was a fabulous evening event showcasing our many impressive Scouting youth and adult volunteers all around Marin. Now we kick off April with light showers which we hope do not dampen your enthusiasm for our fun Spring activities such as the Cub Scout Fun Bunny Shoot, and other wonderful activities this season shown in our Get Back to Camp! Calendar. Be Prepared on your Scouting Trail ahead.
As a reminder, please forward this e-broadcast to other people in your unit who may not be receiving it, or suggest they visit our website, or sign-up for a subscription here!
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GENERAL
Roundtable Thursday 4/2 on ZOOM!
Volunteer Recognition Dinner Wrap-up
Earth Day Celebration Sunday 4/26
Annual Good Turn for Tamarancho 5/2
Adult Leader Training Wknd 5/2-3
Family Fiesta Weekend 5/15-17
Annual Health Form Reminder
Council Aid Programs for Summer Camp
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CUB SCOUTS
Spring "Fun Bunny" Shoot 4/11
July Day Camp Registration Open!
SCOUTS BSA & VENTURING
Gathering of Eagles Reception 4/15
National Youth Leadership Training
OA Talako Lodge News Bulletin
| | Council Roundtable --- 7:30pm Thursday, April 2 | | |
Unit leaders, please remember to assign an adult from your Pack, Troop or Crew to attend our monthly Roundtable meeting conveniently posted on ZOOM. This important meeting is a great way to obtain Council news for the 2026 calendar events and unique training opportunities, plus camaraderie with experienced Scouting leaders around Marin!
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This gathering will start at 7:30pm sharp with our opening flag ceremony and brief announcements for all program volunteers together. Please forward this ZOOM link invitation to other Scouters and parents in your local packs, troops and crews to make sure every unit is represented! Thanks for your participation and support!
Join Marin Council Roundtable Commissioners
Roger Dickerson (Cubs) & Mike Blum (Scouts)!
ZOOM Meeting ID# 415 454 1081
| | Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner Wrap-up | |
Scouting families from all over Marin joined together Monday evening, March 30 at the beautiful Jonas Center on the Indian Valley Campus of the College of Marin in Novato. Following a delicious catered banquet for the 210 Scouts, Scouters and family members present, we honored our Scout youth and adult volunteers "Of The Year" from each unit. During the awards ceremony we also recognized many special awards including the Silver Acorn award, the Council Award of Merit, and the Silver Beaver honor. This was a great opportunity to see the many successes of the Scouting program throughout Marin County and there will be a special edition Dispatch broadcast soon highlighting all the awardees!
| | Spring "Fun Bunny" Shoot for Cub Scouts --- Saturday, April 11 | | |
Our Council Range & Target Activities Committee volunteers have been busy planning for more Shooting Sports fun this Spring! The annual "Fun Bunny" Shoot includes session time at both Archery and BB-gun ranges. For more information, or to register, please click on these links!
Click here to download a flyer to share with your Pack families!
REGISTER TODAY for this popular event at this link: Saturday, April 11
| | A Gathering of Eagles Celebration --- Wednesday, April 15 | | |
We are calling on all Eagle Scouts in Marin! The Marin Council invites any Eagle Scouts age 21 and older to join us for a special celebration of their achievements, to reminisce, share Scouting stories and meet new people! Save the date for 6:30pm, Wednesday, April 15 at Trek Winery in Novato. If you would like to attend, an RSVP is required so please email District Director Trish Ferenz. To make a donation and join other Eagle Scout alumni in support of Scouting in Marin, please click here! We look forward to seeing you at this special event!
| | Marin Council Thanks its Generous Supporters from 2025 | | |
Later this month the Marin Council, Scouting America will be recognizing our major financial donors from 2025 with a special reception at the San Francisco Yacht Club in Tiburon. Supporters who contributed over $500 last year will be recognized with an invitation by email and US mail. Thank you gifts will be presented at the reception for donors who contributed over $1,000. For more information, please email our Council Scout Executive Michael Dybeck. Thanks for your thoughtful and generous support!
| | Marin County Earth Day Celebration --- Sunday, April 26 | |
Celebrate Earth Day Marin with fun activities, green exhibits, art and music for all ages! Join us for our 5th annual environmental celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12 to 3pm, at the Mill Valley Community Center. Earth Day Marin is a free community event for people of all ages, with informative booths, fun activities, art, music, and games in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Visit over 50 exhibits and activities hosted by green businesses, environmental and community groups to build a more just and sustainable world. You will learn about clean energy, electric vehicles, green homes, healthy food, resilient communities, climate justice and democracy.
Get your FREE TICKETS for Earth Day Marin. To learn more, visit our event page or watch our video trailer!
| | Annual Good Turn for Tamarancho --- Saturday, May 2 | |
The Council Camping & Properties Committees invite your Cub Pack adult volunteers and Scouts BSA youth and troop leaders to join dedicated volunteers in giving back to our local Camp Tamarancho we all love and adore by "doing a good turn" with camp service projects. It's been over a year now since the Iron Springs Road landslide repairs allowed regular vehicular traffic, and our beautiful camp property is showing some wear-and-tear! Come up to camp for the day and give back to Tamarancho, helping us beautify the property by cleaning up brush and downed trees in campsite areas, improving road maintenance by filling potholes, and clearing the pond dam of unwanted invasive vegetation. Saturday lunch will be served for all who register in advance! Please register your unit by emailing Office Mgr Cynthia Mueller or District Exec MJ Andrews. Let's be proud of Tamarancho again!
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Register NOW for these Critical Outdoor Leader Trainings!
The Weekend of May 2-3, 2026 at Camp Tamarancho
| | Family Fiesta Returns to Tamarancho --- May 15-17 | |
With lots of Winter rain and Spring sunshine, we'll kick off the camping season among the emerald green hills at Tamarancho once again for all Marin Scouting families together celebrating this fantastic property high on Fairfax Ridge! Join this fun family camping weekend where our Scouts BSA Troops put on exciting outdoor activities for the Cub Scout families. Find out more details here!
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BSA Annual Health & Medical Record Forms
Plan Ahead for the Camping Season!
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A friendly reminder to complete your BSA Annual Health & Medical Record (AHMR) soon before partaking in Summer adventures. To participate in any Scouting activities and campouts, all Scout youth and adult Scouters must complete the AHMR; parts A&B for day or wknd events (for youth it must be signed by a parent), OR parts A/B/C (must be reviewed by a physician with approval signature) for any events longer than 72 hrs including all Summer Camp weeks and high-adventure treks. Don't delay scheduling an appointment with your physician today! Find out more details or download a fillable.pdf version.
| | National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) --- June 14-20 | |
⚜️ SIGN UP FOR NYLT! ⚜️
Looking for Future Leaders?
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a week-long leadership program designed to help Scouts build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills in a structured, supportive environment. The course is run like an ideal troop, giving Scouts hands-on leadership experience through guided activities and team challenges.
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Dates: June 14–20, 2026
Location: Camp Tamarancho
Cost: $525 (camperships may be available)
REGISTER TODAY!
Eligible Scouts must be at least 13 years old, hold First Class rank before the course begins, and obtain Scoutmaster approval to attend. Download this flyer for more info!
| | Cub Scout Summer Day Camp Registration Continues . . . | | |
Choose your week of Summer adventure up at Camp Tamarancho from the two sessions listed below. Our funtastic theme this year is "The Knights of Tamarancho!" Just click on the dates you want to register your Cub Scout for one or both weeks up on Fairfax Ridge!
Week #1: July 6-10
Week #2: July 20-24
| | Marin Council Wants Your Scout to Go to Summer Camp! | |
Access to outdoor adventure is the promise made to young people when they join Scouting. Boys and girls yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest. In the Outdoors we strive to meet the four Aims of Scouting: Citizenship Training, Character Growth, Personal Fitness, and Leadership Development.
The annual Summer experience is critical to delivering the promise of adventure and the mission of Scouting America to our youth and can be the highlight of their year! Don't let your Scout get left behind from attending Cub Scout Day Camp, Scouts BSA Summer Camp or NYLT, and utilize the attached Council aid resources designed to help your family finance your Scout to attend the camp programs of their choice!
#MayTheForestBeWithYou #AdventureOn #ScoutMeIn
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Monthly News Bulletin for OA Lodge Members
On the Lodge Executive Committee, our Lodge Chief is Jack Wien, Kate Wentzell is our Vice Chief of Program, and our Vice Chief of Membership is Nicole Rekhtman. Our Vice Chief of Ceremonies is Nate Lee, our Treasurer is Ava Marin, and our Secretary is Ben Wentzell.
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Talako has continued our fantastic year with a very successful March! Our monthly meeting was on Tuesday, March 10 where we worked on planning for Klondike and enjoyed some pizza.We put on Marin Council's annual Klondike Derby Winter Camporee at Camp Marin-Sierra. There was a solid turnout of troop patrols ready to participate in a week of wintery, Harry Potter themed Scouting fun while we had the last of the snow on the ground!
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Coming up first during the busy month of April will be our Lodge meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at the San Rafael Elks Lodge. Our highlight will be the following wknd at Camp Tamarancho with our Spring Induction! Many new members will be introduced into Talako lodge, and many existing arrowmen will earn their brotherhood sash. In addition, we will hold our annual Vigil honor ceremony for those Arrowmen who have been called out at the annual banquet in December to achieve the highest honor in the Order of the Arrow.
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Scouting in Marin, we are
. . . Prepared. For Life.
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At the Marin Council, we will continue to do our best to keep you informed of updates to our program calendar. We will also strive to highlight new ways for your family continue to enjoy and benefit from Scouting both at home and outdoors during these promising times.
Please check our Council website homepage regularly for the most current information and event calendar, and the frequent social media activity on our Facebook and Instagram pages linked below, as well as those pages for Camps Tamarancho & Marin-Sierra.
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