Yosemite Camping
This is one of over 50 wonderful photos of Tuolumne Meadows taken during our camping trip this past weekend. The mule deer pictured was not immediately frightened by my younger son. All the wildlife was fun to watch with the exception of a yearling (bear) that kept wandering through our campsite at night.
Harry Beck
Assistant Cubmaster
Webel-o-ree
Calling all Webelos!! Registration for the upcoming Webel-o-ree is now open. This will be a sold out event. Act fast!
The Webel-o-ree is a fun overnight outing for Webelos & their parents to enjoy. While working with Boy Scout patrols, Webelos may earn Webelos activity pins (Outdoorsman, Geologist, Naturalist and Forester). That is, FOUR activity pins in one weekend!!! Webel-o-ree is open to all first and second-year Webelos. All Webelos and their parent attending will receive a custom Webel-o-ree patch and the activity pins earned at the event.
More info at the Council's website.
Coyote Creek Registration and Recruiting
Hello Scouts, Leaders and Parents!
Miss school yet? Well here's our chance to team up with the PTA and with the Girl Scouts on the School Registration Days, Thursday August 11 and Tuesday August 16.
Our Pack 1776 will have tables set up outside the MPR on Thursday, from 9:00 to 1:00, presenting information about our totally cool Cub Scout Pack 1776 to new guys who might be interested in joining our fun team. Den 8 Leader Ammy Pluth will be there, along with Webelos I Jack P, and your friendly, neighborhood Cub Master John, with his trusty guitar, of course.
If you are interested in hanging out with us, talking it up about cub scouting, singing songs, playing Bey Blades or frisbee and maybe even acting like ZOMBIES, then come out and join us in your Class A uniforms. Why not tell some new kids how fun scouting can be? Plus we'll pass out snacks and bottled waters.
On Tuesday August 16, we're back for the attack, at 3:30 to about 7:00.
I'm already proud of you scouts, make me even prouder by joining me, on the school, in our Class A uniforms.
Remember how much fun we had selling cotton candy and riding in the 4th of July Parade?
Well we're putting the band back together, and our next gig is Coyote Creek Elementary School. Time to rock and roll!
What kind of day will it be? A GREAT DAY FOR PACK 1776 SCOUTING!!!!
See you soon,
Cubmaster John
Discount Tickets for Scouts
Oracle Arena and HP Pavilion are offering discounts to Scouts on the following performances. Click on the links for more information.
08/13 The Wiggles Big Birthday!
– San Jose Civic Auditorium (Order by 5pm today)
08/17-21 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Fully Charged!
– HP Pavilion at San Jose (Order by Monday, 08/15)
09/08-11 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Fully Charged!
- Oracle Arena
10/12-16 Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove
- Oracle Arena
10/19-23 Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove
- HP Pavilion @ San Jose (order by Monday, Oct 17th)
01/28 Monster Energy AMA Supercross
- Oracle Arena
02/25 Monster Jam
- Oracle Arena
Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma – August 28
Hello Scouts of Pack 1776 and Race Fans!
Cubmaster John here!
Hope you are all having an outstanding summer. Our Pack 1776 never slows down on the fun events during the break, and next month's Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma race is the high speed proof of that.
Once again Webmaster Stella worked her magic and arranged for the fastest day of the summer, FREE for scouts and leaders in their class A uniforms, with discounted tickets available for only $20. That's over $35 in savings from the regular price of $55.
We requested 50 tickets to sell. I would ask that you consider attending the race, while extending the invitation and opportunity to your friends, families, neighbors, co-workers to join in on this opportunity to purchase these low,low,low cost tickets, and to support their cubs at Pack 1776.
Here's some info from Stella herself:
- Scouts in Class A do not need a ticket. They are admitted free at the door.
- Friends and family can get discounted tickets from Stella for $20 ($55 regular) with no transaction fee.
- More info on scout day at http://www.infineonraceway.com/scouts
- More info on the race at http://www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/indy_grand_prix_of_sonoma/
- Anyone interested can contact Stella
Tell the boys, I can't promise that Lighting McQueen will be there, but Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick will be.
Thank you for helping support the Pack.
John
Kiwanis Danville 4th of July Parade WINNERS
That's right, Pack 1776, WINNERS!
Winners, not only because the judges among the parade organizers, the Kiwanis Club of Danville, gave us top honors in the Scout Unit category.
Winners, not only because our scouts and their parents braved the long ride and walk, intense heat and unrelenting sun.
Winners, not only because our scouts offered their holiday weekend to wash the Huey, arrive early and support the local Vietnam Veteran's organization.
Winners, because on the day of our country's birthday, engaging the crowd with our cheers "U-S-A" and "Cub -Scouts" and "seventeen-SEVENTY SIX" we made the positive impression on our community that I hope our boys will continue to make into their adult years. To serve without seeking reward, to work without whiiiiiiiining, to contribute to our society without groping for recognition.
Did I mention we didn't even have our pack banner? No kidding, we entertained the audience with our pack yells, our enthusiasm, and our charming personalities.
From Den Leader Harry Beck, reaching out to awe-inspired watchers, as he rode left-side, spreading the word about the history of the Huey.
Or from Den Leader Ammy Pluth and Stella Lei, riding right side, leading the scouts in cheers.
Or from Den Leaders Alan Lei and Ada Ip, leading the ground forces who ran along the side of the helicopter, namely the tireless families and parents, like mobile infantry.
And the boys? A great bunch of troopers of whom I am proud. They made it known who we are...seventeen SEVENTY SIX!
Many thanks again to Earle, our heroic host who made this great ride a reality. To Evelyn Chin, the event organizer. To the parents of our boys for their limitless support.
And thanks to the boys who rode the Huey and marched in a very special parade. Not surprising, the theme of the parade this year was "Recognizing Our Future Leaders." Meet our future leaders, the Winners of Pack 1776.
Here's our list of Participating Scouts:
Jack G
Ethan M
Andrew K
Emmett L
Aidan L
Hayden C
Trevor C
Garrett C
Alexander B
Brandon B
Raj P
Jack P
David X
James S
Brennan C
Cubmaster John
Danville Parade Detail
Date: Monday, July 4, 2011
Time:
- 8:00 AM - Arrive for a pre-flight briefing
- 9:00 AM - Parade starts
- 10:15 AM - Parade finishes for scouts
Location: Danville, CA
The parade starts at 9:00AM. In spite of there being no seat belts nor seat belt lights, passengers must be prepared to remain seated for the entire low-level flight down Main Street. Parachutes will not be available so no exiting will be allowed until the final Landing Zone is reached and with pilot permission.
[stextbox id="download" caption="Logistics" align="center"]Arrive at 8:00am for a pre-flight briefing.
Meet up at staging area M (see Staging Areas and Parking Lot Map).[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="alert" caption="Important" align="center"]Scouts and adult participants in Class A uniforms.
Bring enough water, sunscreen, hats.
Closed-toe shoes required. No flip-flops or sandals.
No candy, no gum, no food.
Participants MUST fill out the permission slip to participate.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="warning" caption="Road Closures" align="center"]Please note that Diablo Road and Sycamore Valley Road will be closed at 6:00AM.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="info" caption="Parking" align="center"]You can park at the following parking lots (see Staging Areas and Parking Lot Map).
- Del Amigo High School Parking Lot
- Railroad Ave Museum/Lunardi's Parking Lot
- Pete's & Clocktower Parking Lot
- The Park-N-Ride lot, northeast of Sycamore Valley Road, crossing Interstate Hwy 680
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[stextbox id="info" caption="Pick Up" align="center"]The parade starts at Railroad Ave and Hartz, and ends one mile at Sycamore Valley Road and San Ramon Valley Road. You can expect to pick up your scout about 1 hour after they start down the parade route. The pick up area is on San Ramon Valley Blvd located South of Sycamore Valley Road. Bus transportation is provided to return participants to the parade beginning staging areas. (see Parade Route Map)
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Kiwanis Danville 4th of July Parade
Event 1: Huey Washdown
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2011
Time: 4:00PM
Location: Buchannan Field at the end of John Glenn Dr, Concord
Attire: Class B
Event 2: Danville July 4th Parade
Date: Monday, July 4, 2011
Time: 8:00AM
Location: Downtown Danville
Attire: Class A
Pack 1776,
We've been invited by the Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley and Concord to march/ride along with them INSIDE a Vietnam era Huey helicopter at the the Kiwanis Danville 4th of July parade. Along with this honor comes responsibility. Our pack is being offered the opportunity to wash the Huey on July 3rd at 4 PM. Buckets, wash cloths and clean water will be provided. The Huey is at the base of the control tower at Buchannan Field (Concord, CA), at the end of John Glenn Dr. Scouts who participate in the helicopter wash will be able to ride in the helicopter during the parade the next day. Please note that participation in the Huey wash is MANDATORY to ride in the Huey during the parade the next day. Scout who cannot attend the Huey wash on July 3rd at 4 PM can march along side the Huey. All scouts need to be at the parade start at 8:00 AM July 4th. Complete details of the parade will be posted after June 30th.
Evelyn Chin
Pack 1776 Parade Coordinator
