Friends of Scouting
On March 14, 2018, Pack 1776 will be kicking off our participation in the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council’s Friends of Scouting annual giving campaign. Friends of Scouting represents the council’s largest source of income. What does the Council provide?
- Volunteer and staff training
- Insurance coverage to protect volunteers, chartered organizations, staff members and properties
- Support staff for registration, publications and other program support
- Camp promotion for Cub Scout day camps, Boy Scout summer camps, high-adventure bases and more
- Camp rangers to keep the council camps up-to-date and ready for Scouts and families
- Camp equipment, like tents, cooking equipment, camp vehicles, building repairs, canoes, equipment replacement and repair, and general upkeep of council camps
- Recognitions for leaders who complete training, volunteer for special projects and help in many Scouting roles
- Professional staff to work with volunteers to organize new units, manage fundraising programs, conduct training, assist membership recruitment, provide counsel and direct support for district, camps and programs
- Administrative needs, including postage, computers and links to the National BSA computer system, copy machines, folding machines and a printing shop
- Service centers to provide additional support to volunteers
- Audio-visual supplies used in training, at camps and in volunteer meetings
- Postage to mail materials to leaders, parents and youth members
- A council website to keep you informed
- Reference publications and resources, including program planning kits and to camping cookbooks
- Camp scholarships, uniforms and registration fees for disadvantaged young people
As you can see, there’s more happening at your council than the average volunteer sees. And it can’t happen without the support of volunteers like you.
Click here to learn more about Friends of Scouting.
Click here to donate now to Friends of Scouting.
Come to the MARCH PACK MEETING on Wednesday March 14, 2018 from 7 PM to 8 PM where there will be an opportunity to donate to Friends of Scouting. Click here to view the March Pack 1776 Newsletter.
Meridian District Cub Scout Day Camp
Date: June 11 to June 15, 2018
Location: Little Hills Picnic Ranch, 18013 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
Attire: Class B
Cub Scout Day Camp is an exciting summer adventure where a Scout can spend five days in an outdoor setting and enjoy a wide range of activities with a group of friends. Day Camp provides boys fun challenges and new experiences with activities based on the Cub Scout and Webelos Scout advancement plan.
The Pack needs to know how many scouts are interested.
You can learn more about the camp here. If you are interested, please express your interest here.
Cub Scout Archery and BB Gun Marksmanship Day
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
Morning Session - 9:00am - noon
Afternoon Session - 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Attire: Class A
Cost: $30 per session for awards, program supplies, and a snack
Marksmanship day for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos. Morning and afternoon sessions give your scout a chance to earn their rank-based shooting sports patch and BB gun or archery pin.
Register here.
Contact: Alan Young at [email protected]
2018 Spring Pack Camping
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2018 to Sunday, April 29, 2018
Time: April 28 at 2 pm to April 29 at 12 pm
Location: Arroyo Flats Group Campground Garin Regional Park, 1320 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
Cost: Free to all paid scouts and their families.
Agenda:
Saturday
2:30 to 3:00 - Leaders and Camping chair arrive at camp
3:00 to 4:00 - Arrive and set up camp
4:00 to 4:15 - Flag ceremony
4:15 to 4:30 - BBQ prep (Parent Volunteers)
4:30 to 5:30 - Hike
5:30 to 6:00 - Capture the Flag/Cook Foil Wrapped Dinners
6:00 to 7:00 - Dinner
7:00 to 7:30 - Fun Activities
7:30 to 8:30 - Camp fire, skits, games, snacks
8:30 to 9:00 - Get ready for bed
9:00 Lights out
Sunday
7:15 to 7:45 Start camp fires, prepare breakfast
7:45 to 8:30 Free breakfast provided by the Pack (coffee, hot chocolate, juice, muffins, croissants, bagels, and fruits)
8:30 to 10:30 Morning Activities
10:45 to 11:00 Closing Ceremonies
11:00 to 12:00 Break Camp and Leave
BALOO Training – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Time: April 21 at 8:30 am to April 22 at 11 am
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
Dusk Bike Ride
April Hike
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Iron Horse Trail - Intersection at Crow Canyon Road (3400 Crow Canyon Road).
PGE Parking lot (North)
Attire: Class B uniform
RSVP at Evite.
We will ride the Iron Horse Trail between Crow Canyon and Sycamore Valley Road and back for a total of about 5 miles. We will also discuss bike safety and road safety with the kids. We will also go over bike inspection tips with the scouts to show them how to ensure bike safety on the road. A member of the San Ramon Police Department will meet us at the start to talk about bike safety.
Bonus : An option to make your bike the coolest bike on the block with wheel lights. Each participating rider (including scouts, parents, siblings) will also receive a bike tire light, bike flashlights, and mounts (including batteries). Quantities limited. While supplies last.
Scouts will also receive the biking patch.
We would need parent volunteers and require each child to have an adult chaperone on a bike. We are hoping to have as many parent riders as possible. Siblings are also encouraged to join.
What to bring:
Bike - in good working condition.
Helmets
Light jacket. (optional, depending on weather)
Water bottle.
Snacks (optional)
Thanks,
Siddharth Bhatia
Hiking Chair, Pack 1776
408-431-8037
