Nov 4 and 11: Scouting For Food
Scouting for Food is BSA’s annual food collection program for local food banks.
Save the dates!
Oct 27: Tags delivered to Den Leaders to distribute to den scouts
Nov 4: Place tags in neighborhoods, assigned by den
Nov 11: Collect food from same neighborhoods, assigned by den
Many thanks to our Scouting for Food Coordinators: Mavis & Maribel!
We need volunteers to drive the collected food to the main collection location at Bishop Ranch.
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, we will place door hangers at residences in our assigned neighborhoods. Each den will receive an area to cover. On Saturday, November 11, 2023, we will collect donations from doorsteps.
Please NO glass containers or food that has a short shelf life. Canned and boxed food is great! Protein items like canned tuna, ham, sardines, & SPAM, as well as peanut butter are greatly needed.
Donations will go to: Alameda Food Bank, Alameda County Community Food Bank, American Canyon Emergency Food Bank, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Napa Food Bank, San Francisco – Marin Food Bank, St. Helena Food Pantry, United Christian Parish Pantry.
All Pack 1776 scouts are strongly recommended to participate. Each scout participant will receive a cool patch!
General reminders
- Wear Class A Scout uniform
- Wear an approved face covering — applies to everyone involved in Scouting for Food
- Keep your scouts in view at all times
- Supervise scouts when crossing roads
- Bring and use hand sanitizer
- DO NOT to enter a donor’s residence
Door hanger distribution — November 4-5
- Distribute door hangers on another day this week, iff not possible on Nov 4-5
- Place door hanger on the door or partially under the doormat
- Do not place door hangers in mailboxes
- Knock or ring doorbell after placing door hanger and take a few steps back
- Speak with the resident about the program
Food donations pickup — November 11
- Pick up food donations from the same homes where you distributed door hangers
- Do not pick up earlier than 9am
- Knock or ring doorbell at every house that received a door hanger and did not leave a donation; maybe they forgot and would give on the spot if asked kindly
- Drop off the collected food donations in front of Coyote Creek MPR between 10am and noon
- If you cannot drop off by 12pm, drop off directly at the main collection site at Bishop Ranch / 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, by 1pm
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please follow the SRVUSD COVID guidelines. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and stay safe.
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Oct 27:Trick or Treat!
All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to our annual Halloween bash!
When: Friday, October 27, 2023 6:00 PM PT - 8:00 PM PT
Where: Coyote Creek Elementary School — MPR + courtyard 8700 N Gale Ridge Road San Ramon, CA 94582
Attire: Costumes Cost: Free to participate
Food: FREE Pizza, popcorn, and shaved ice will be provided
Bring: Refillable water bottle AND trick-or-treat bag No bottled water will be provided at this event
[ RSVP ] by Oct 20!
[ Sign up ] to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DABAE2CAAF49-44364766-halloween#/
Play carnival games to win prizes. Come dressed up in your Halloween best and take your picture at the photo booth. You may even win one of our 27 best costume medals at the parade. You do not need to be a scout to participate in the parade.
FREE pizza; thanks to outstanding popcorn sale by the pack!
Costume Contest; categories are: Best Costume, Most Creative, Most Scary Costume.
Special thanks to our local businesses who sponsored our Halloween party with gift card prizes: https://www.yersengelato.com/Yersen Gelato - by McDonalds Danville; corner of Crow Canyon & Camino Tassajara https://www.giogelati.com/Gio Gelati - City Center San Ramon https://www.rnbteasanramon.com/R&B Tea - 2475 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 4, San Ramon (near Safeway/680) https://themeadowlarkdairy.com/Meadowlark Dairy - Pleasanton (downtown) https://www.teazentea.com/TeaZenTea - Dublin (7197 Village Pkwy)
Oct 14-15: OCTOBER OUTDOOR PACK MEETING + OPTIONAL FAMILY CAMPOUT
Get ready for an outdoor adventure! Join Pack 1776 at Sugarloaf Open Space in Walnut Creek for a thrilling pack meeting (overnight stay is optional). Don't miss this special outdoor meeting that will be extra special for our Tigers, and new Wolf, Bear, and Webelos scouts. They, alongside a proud parent, will take part in the awe-inspiring Bobcat ceremony!
Complete this RSVP form to let us know if you'll join us in the pack meeting, overnight camp, or both. Please also fill out the form to let us know if you are unable to join the pack meeting.
When:
Saturday, Oct 14, at noon to Sunday, Oct 15, at 10 am
Where: Sugarloaf Open Space — Orchard Campground
2161 Youngs Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
What to wear — arrive in Class A, with Class B underneath (if you have a Class B t-shirt):
- Class A uniform + approved face covering for Opening ceremony, Bobcat ceremony, and Closing ceremony
- Class B uniform or comfortable clothes
- Hiking shoes or sturdy closed-toe shoes
What to bring for each person:
- Drinking water in refillable water bottle
- Mess kit (or unbreakable washable plate, fork, cup, etc for dinner and breakfast). A dishwashing station will be available at dinner and breakfast.
- Sunscreen
- Day pack
- Hat
- Flashlight/headlamps
- Folding chair
- Layers of clothing as it may get cold after dark
For those staying overnight:
- Tent, tarp
- Sleeping bag and optional pad, per person
- Wagon (optional)
- + Refer to the pack's list of Outdoor essentials for overnight camping
Volunteers needed
We need your help to make this event fun and a great experience for everyone.
SIGN UP to volunteer.
Agenda
The weather should be great, and we have a fun, action-packed agenda! A short-pack hike will take place before dinner. The Pack will host a light dinner and s'mores for dessert. A vegetarian option is available. We'll watch den skits, play games, and tell stories during the evening campfire. A light breakfast will be provided for those staying overnight.
Tentative schedule:
Saturday
Noon to 12:45 — Arrive and set up camp (if staying overnight)
12:45 to 1:00 — Arrive (non-camping)
1:00 to 1:15 — Flag ceremony (Bears Den)
1:15 to 2:15 — Hike
2:15 to 3:00 — Free time
3:00 to 4:00 — Den activities
4:00 to 4:45 — Organized games / BBQ dinner prep
4:45 to 5:45 — Dinner & Clean-up
5:45 to 6:45 — Bobcat ceremony for Tigers and new Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scouts
6:45 to 7:00 — Closing ceremony
7:00 to 7:30 — S'mores dessert
7:30 to 8:30 — Campfire, skits, games
8:30 to 9:00 — Head home if not camping / Get ready for bed if camping
9:00 — Lights out
Sunday
7:15 to 8:00 — Prepare breakfast
8:00 to 9:00 — Breakfast provided by the Pack
9:00 to 10:00 — Break camp and Leave
