Recruiter Strip
It was great seeing returning families and meeting new faces at the Cub Scout Welcome Kickoff on Sunday. Did your Scout recruit anyone to join our Pack? If he did, he can wear this Recruiter strip below the right pocket of his uniform. Don't worry if you haven't. Your Scout can still get his friends, classmates, and relatives to sign up at the Pack meeting on Thursday. See you in two more days.
National Summertime Pack Award
School has started and summer is almost over. Has your scout participated in 3 or more Pack events this summer? If he has, he may qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award pin! Qualifying events include
- USS Pampanito Overnighter
- Cub Scout Day Camp
- Danville 4th of July Parade
- Tahoe Camping
- Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma
Email CC Scott asap with your scout's name, current rank, and den number to secure the award!
USS Pampanito Overnighter
Scout Ranger Program
The National Park Service & the Boy Scouts of America team up to bring you The Scout Ranger Program, a new, NPS-tailored certificate/patch program for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Venturers.
- Designed to increase scout visitation to national parks.
- Promotes a better understanding of the NPS mission among scouts and their families.
- Educates young people about their responsibility in conserving our natural and cultural resources.
- Encourages volunteer service and promote good citizenship.
Scouts earn certificates and/or patches by participating in educational programs or volunteer service projects. Find out the specifics from the program flyer and website.
Leave No Trace Awareness Award
Dear Pack 1776 families,
Summer is always a great time for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you are going hiking, camping, or geocaching this season, why not practice Leave No Trace and earn a patch? This inspiring video from NPS will get you started on the principals right away, and you can find more information at the following websites.
- LNT.org - Everything about Leave No Trace
- BSA - Requirements for earning the LNT awareness award
- Brochure on LNT principals (pdf)
- Service project ideas (pdf)
- LNT Pledge cards (pdf)
Or maybe you are a seasoned veteran looking for ways to broaden your contribution? Then don't miss the LNT Master Educator's Course coming this August. Find out more from this flyer.
Enjoy, and happy 1st day of Summer.
Stella
The Year of Celebration Awards
Your scouts may have earned the patch for their rank already, but don't let the fun stop. Check out the Year of Celebration Awards that is ONLY available during this special 100th Anniversary year.
There are 5 award ribbons to it, and you earn each by fulfilling 3 out of 5 requirements. Sounds like a lot? Don't worry, the boys have until the end of 2010 to accomplish them and chances are, they have already accomplished one or two.
These awards are also open to adult leaders and alumni. So if you were ever part of BSA's 100 years of history, don't miss this opportunity to commemorate it and show your pride.
