February Pack Meeting: A Scout is Always Prepared!
DATE: February 9, 2022
TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Coyote Creek Elementary MPR
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ASAP: Signup link
UNIFORM: Class A
Making correct decisions under pressure can be difficult for anyone, but if Cub Scouts practice knowing when and how to call 911, basic first aid and other skills, they can be ready for emergency situations. February's Pack Meeting will teach Scouts the basics in wound care, when to call 911, and how to prepare for a disaster. Our younger scouts will also make art posters to give our first responders some new year cheer - a scout is cheerful! All attending scouts will receive an awesome emergency preparedness patch.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS: There are 6 stations that we need to staff. Volunteers will be provided with a written script to teach the following stations. Please sign up this week, so we can provide you with the script for preparation.
Station #1 - Calling 911 (Lion/Tiger/Wolves)
Station #2 - Calling 911 (Bears/Webelos/AOLs)
Station #3 - Learning how to prepare an Emergency Home Kit (Bears/Webelos/AOLs)
Station #4 - Helping Hands Art Activity (Lion/Tiger/Wolves)
Station #5 - Disaster Preparedness (Lion/Tiger/Wolves)
Station #6 - Disaster Preparedness (Bears/Webelos/AOLs)
Additionally, we ask parents to cooperate on the following for the meeting:
- Leave siblings at home, unless necessary (of course, do not leave young kids alone at home)
- Only one parent accompanies Lion, Tiger, Wolf Scouts, unless both parents are on leadership or volunteer duty at the pack meeting
- Drop off Bear, Webelos, AOL Scouts by 6:25pm and come back at 7:45pm to pick them up promptly when the pack meeting ends at 8pm
March 13: Rodeo Lagoon Hike
Date/Time: Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 10:00am
Location: Rodeo Lagoon, Sausalito
Meeting Point: Marin Headlands Visitor Center — 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito
Fee: None (bridge toll only)
Distance / duration: 1.5 miles / about 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Hike Info: Hike info
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch / Progressive Hike Award / optional Junior Ranger
Contact: Hiking Chair Kushal Kaleshwari (925-639-5493)
RSVP: Evite
Attire:
- Class B and dress in layers — the weather may change rapidly
- Approved face covering
- Sturdy closed toe shoes
What to bring:
- binoculars, camera
- Lunch — there are no food vendors at this location
- Plenty of water and snacks
Directions
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin cross the San Francisco Golden Gate bridge, Go north on highway 101. Take the Alexander Avenue exit (second exit after crossing the bridge). Stay to the right on the exit ramp to get onto Alexander Ave. Turn left on Bunker Road (a brown sign saying "Marin Headlands Visitor Center" marks the intersection). Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Field Road. The visitor center will be on the right side of the road.
The hike
We will meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at 10:00 a.m. Scouts who choose to become junior rangers can get Junior Ranger booklets from the Visitor Center. The hike will begin promptly.
The trail
The start of the Rodeo Lagoon Trail Loop is at the picnic area. First cross the footbridge, heading north towards Bunker Road. Go left towards the ocean, following the path around the lagoon. Return to Rodeo Lagoon Loop and continue to follow the path back to the picnic area.
Be on the lookout for migratory birds to identify, flowering coastal plants, and of course, poison oak. When you reach the beach take some time to identify the multi-colored pebbles you'll find there (namely chert, greenstone, jasper, carnelian, agate, and more). Please remember not to collect specimens of any kind from the park.
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please adhere to the pack's COVID statement. If you are sick, are experiencing symptoms, or may have been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home and stay safe.
