Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all the Pack 1776 Families!
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble, Gob, Gob, Gob!
Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed
BSA 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Audiocast Rally
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 5:00 - 5:30pm
Location & RSVP: http://audiocast.scouting.org
Passing this on from BSA 100th Year Celebration ...
Join Our Nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally!
Just one month to go!
The year we celebrate our centennial and begin our next century of service.
One of the most exciting moments in our history.
To jump start the celebration, we're bringing together Scouting enthusiasts from coast-to-coast for a nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally. Hosted by AT&T CEO and Chairman and 100th Anniversary Chair Randall Stephenson, National President John Gottschalk, National Commissioner Tico Perez, and me, Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca, we'll recognize your important role and the difference you make - everyday. Through this live audiocast, we'll share important information about how you can be part of the 100th Anniversary. We'll also answer some of your questions (submitted in advance through the link below). Our goal is to rally more than a quarter of a million Scouting enthusiasts - the largest single gathering of its kind in BSA history.
What: 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Audiocast Rally
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time:
8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Mountain
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Pacific
How: RSVP by clicking on "100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally" at http://audiocast.scouting.org. That's also where you'll find the link to the audiocast on December 10th.
You are the reason this great movement works - the passionate supporters and boots on the ground serving youth across America. The 100th Anniversary celebration is meant to inspire, excite, and engage the entire Scouting family. Join us as we embark upon this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Save the date! And, tune in on December 10th.
December Field Trip – Wildcat Peak
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00PM
Location: Tilden Nature Study Area, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
A view of Mount Tamalpais rising from San Francisco Bay will be the reward for hiking to the top of Wildcat Peak in Tilden Park. This trail loops through eucalyptus and oak forests, up moderately steep hills, then back to one of the best nature study areas in the Bay Area.
[stextbox id="info" caption="Hike Statistics" align="center"]Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: Allow about 2 hours
Grade: Mostly gentle with some moderately steep grades near the peak
More Detail: Hike info, area brochure and map[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Directions" align="center"]From Highway 24 take the Fish Ranch Road Exit (just east of the Caldecott Tunnel); go north about 1 mile to Grizzly Peak Blvd., turn right; stay on Grizzly Peak about 12.5 miles; turn right on Canon Drive, go about .10 mile and veer left on Central Drive, following signs to the Little Farm and Nature Study Area.[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="What to Bring" align="center"]Food, snack (granola bars, trail mix, fruit), water.
Binoculars, camera, layer your clothes.[/stextbox] [stextbox id="warning" caption="Weather Advisory" align="center"]If it rains, we will cancel it.[/stextbox]
Scouting For Food – Pick Up
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hello Pack 1776 Families,
Just a reminder that Scouting For Food - Pick Up is tomorrow morning.
The Dens will need to pick up the donations from their assigned routes between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on this Saturday, November 21st and bring it to outside Coyote Creek School’s MPR between 10 AM and 11 AM.
Thanks a lot,
Rachna
Ana
New Brighton State Beach Camping Wrapup
Pack 1776 families-
We had a FANTASTIC time camping last weekend at New Brighton State Beach. Action packed fun: The Scouts earned multiple beltloops- Citizenship, Astronomy, Music, Language & Culture. They performed awesome campfire skits & songs. They did a woodworking project, rock painting, foil cooking, and did a morning hike on the beach. The last morning they all participated in a moving flag retirement ceremony.
People are now very excited for future camping trips. One family has plans to use https://www.rent.is/ to visit Iceland for a spectacular adventure, whilst others are looking forward to our next outing. Special thanks to all the families that made this possible. This event was a success because of commitment from all the scouting families that participated- THANK YOU! All the families shared & we all benefit from each others contributions. I'd like especially recognize our camping chair Gapps. This was the largest number of people that have ever camped in our Pack's history & everything was planned & organized perfectly! Take a look at Seaside Planet's Guide to Beach Camping if you're thinking of doing the same, as it has plenty of great tips for a successful trip.
If any of you want to view photos of the camping event they can be viewed on our new Pack 1776 photo site.
You can view a cool slideshow (upper right tab button), buy pictures or download the full resolution pictures directly to your computers (for free!) . For privacy protection issues all the pictures are password protected.
Hope you enjoy.
Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed
Camping New Brighton Video
Hi All,
Please see our Camping Video.
Should you wish to delete your appearance from this video for any reason please don't hesitate to email back so I can edit it.
Yours in scouting,
Marco
Capitol March Video
You may have missed Capitol March in October, but don't miss the coverage by ABC News. Check out this video. Pay close attention especially when the counter goes to 00:11! 
Click to play video.
Scouting for Food Map
Scouting for food map is now available. Click on the colored areas for den assignments. Or click on "Link" in the balloon to go directly to Google Maps.
Scouting for Food
Date: November 18-21, 2009
More than ever before, our community needs us to "Do a Good Turn Daily"!
Our pack will be participating in the Scouting for Food event which runs from November 14th-21st. The goal is to place the Scouting for Food hangers on the front door knobs in our assigned area starting November 18th. We would then pick-up the donated items on November 21st.
Each Den must assign a Den representative to pick up maps with high-lighted routes assigned to each Den and the door hangers. The Den Leaders will need to coordinate their Cub Scouts hanging the door hangers on either Nov 18th, 19th or 20th before it gets dark. The Dens will need to pick up the donations from their assigned routes after 9:00 am on Saturday November 21st and bring it to outside Coyote Creek School’s MPR between 10 AM and 11 AM.
Den leaders should ensure that their den has representation and, at a minimum, arrange for collection of the high-lighted route maps and hangers. The den leaders are responsible for coordinating and communicating their den's participation in this event.
Check your email for more information.
Pack Meeting (Cub Scout Salute)
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: MPR
Theme: Cub Scout Salute
Agenda
Set up/Opening- Bear Den 5 (Juli/Ching)
Gathering- Webelos I Den 1 ( Russ/Brad/Debbie)
Skit- Bears Den 6 (Macey/Celia/Meena)
Skit- Webelos I Den 2 (Joe/Dave)
Snack/Clean up- Wolf Den 9 (Terri/Ada)
Before the Meeting
Set up: Wolf Den 10 (Robert/Mike) @ 6:30
Gathering
Pre opening gathering activity: Webelos I Den 1 ( Russ/Brad/Debbie) @ 6:30
Sign in scout attendance table
Opening (start on time!)
Bear Den 5 (Juli/Ching)
* Flag ceremony
* Pledge of Allegiance
* Cub Scout Promise
* Law of the Pack
Prayer: ...selected scout
Welcome & Introductions
- Cubmaster Ed
Welcome to all - Theme “Cub Scout Salute“
Recognition
Ice cream scooping scouts @ Book fair Family Fun Night
Bingo Night Scouts
Capitol March Scouts/Leaders
Program
New Bobcat induction ceremony
Skit- Bears Den 6 (Macey/Celia/Meena)
Skit- Webelos I Den 2 (Joe/Dave)
Webelos moment- Den 12 (Bill/Dan)
Game- TBD
Announcements/Closing
Scouting for Food
New Brighton Camping
Hike?
Cubmaster minute...if time allows
flag closing ceremony- Bear Den 5 (Juli/Ching)...if time allows
After the meeting
Refreshments/Clean up - Wolf Den 9 (Terri/Ada)
