ReadyPerson Training for Scouts
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: San Ramon Valley Fire Department, 1500 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon (near Crow Canyon Blvd intersection)
RSVP via evite by this Wednesday noon January 19, 2011
Scout families,
Our Bear den 8 would like to invite all Pack 1776 Scouts to the ReadyPerson training for Scouts at the San Ramon Valley Fire Department on Thursday 1/27. If you are interested, let us know by this Wednesday noon. That is, you have slightly more than 2 days to reply. This is how much time the Fire Department will need to prepare material for everyone.
The curriculum meets all requirements for the Webelos ReadyMan badge. It is also a great opportunity to fulfill a go-see-it requirement for the Tiger (2G) and Wolf (4F) ranks. As always, this is not a drop off event. Parent participation is required. More information of the program below. Send questions to John & Ammy Pluth.
The Scout "ReadyPeople" program lasts approximately 1 hour. Scouts will be given a packet with useful safety information and have a chance to engage in hands-on training exercises. The class covers the following topics:
* Fire District overview
* Recognizing an emergency
* Breathing emergencies
* Controlling bleeding
* Helping a poison victim & a choking victim
* Helping a heart-attack victim
* Fire safety
Fire Safety Assignment
As part of the training program, all attending scouts are asked to complete a fire safety assignment BEFORE attending the class. Please have each scout draw a fire escape plan for their home. The plan should include arrows showing the ways out of each room, their meeting stop outside the home, and for multiple story homes each floor should be mapped out separately. Graph paper is recommended, however, white paper is also acceptable. (See example here) Please turn these assignments in the day of the course.
On the day of our class, we are going to gather our den in the parking lot and the den leader will let the staff know we arrived. The instructor will meet our group outside and guide the group to our classroom. Please remember there is no eating or drinking allowed during the training.
January Hike – Redwood Regional Park
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Redwood Regional Park (map)
This is an easy 3.7 mile loop hike. Trailhead elevation is around 1255 feet. The featured hike climbs easily to about 1385 feet, drops to about 780 feet, then regains the lost elevation on the way back to the trailhead -- total elevation change is about 700 feet. The ascending/descending trails are moderate-steep, but short.
[stextbox id="info" caption="Hike Statistics" align="center"]Distance: 3.7 miles
Time: 2 hours
Trail surfaces: Dirt fire roads and trails.
Be sure to read: Hike info and park map[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Directions" align="center"]From CA 24 in Contra Costa County, exit Fish Ranch Road
Drive uphill on Fish Ranch Road about 1 mile,
then turn left onto Grizzly Peak Blvd.
Drive 2.4 miles, then turn left onto Skyline Boulevard.
Drive 2 miles on Skyline Boulevard, then turn left into the parking lot.
<< The park is about 3 miles from the Chabot Space Center>>[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="What to Bring" align="center"]Long pants
Boots: Canyons are often muddy in winter
Dress in Layers
Snack
Water[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="The Hike" align="center"]
- Walk to the south corner of the parking lot (the opposite end from the portable toilets),
- look for the signed West Ridge Trail.
- At 0.49 mile, French Trail sets out downhill on the left side
- Continue straight on West Ridge.
- At 0.96 mile, at a signed junction, Tres Sendas Trail begins on the left.
- Turn Left on Tres Sendas
- At 1.35 miles, Tres Sendas meets French Trail at a signed junction.
- Continue straight on Tres Sendas.
The two trails run together, until French breaks off at a signed junction at 1.43 miles and heads back uphill. - Continue on Tres Sendas.
- At a signed junction at about 1.67 miles, Star Flower Trail departs uphill on the right.
- Continue downhill on Tres Sendas.
- Just past this junction, you'll reach Redwood Creek (fenced)
- Follow the path as it crosses the creek and then ends at a signed junction with the Stream Trail at 1.75 miles.
- Turn right onto Stream Trail.
- At 2.20 miles, look for the start of Prince Road to the left at a signed junction.
- Turn left onto Prince Road.
Head uphill, and at 2.41 miles, the trail ends at a signed junction with East Ridge Trail. Turn left onto East Ridge Trail. - At a signed junction at 2.66 miles. East Ridge Trail continues straight, and Phillips Loop Trail breaks off to the left. B
- Turn left onto Phillips Loop Trail.
At 2.96 miles, Phillips Loop Trail crosses Eucalyptus Trail at a signed junction. - Continue straight on Phillips Loop Trail.
Phillips Loop Trail ends at a signed junction with East Ridge Trail at 3.58 miles. - Turn left onto East Ridge Trail.
Continue straight on East Ridge Trail. - East Ridge Trail ends at the parking lot.
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L.E.A.D 2011 – Online Registration Extended!
News from Mt Diablo Silverado Council ...
L.E.A.D. "Leader Education and Discovery"
(Combined Pow Wow and University of Scouting)
Mt. Diablo Silverado Council’s mid-winter escape to Scouting paradise will be held at
Diablo Valley College on Saturday, January 22, 2011.
Online Registration for L.E.A.D. 2011 EXTENDED to 11:59PM on Monday January 17, 2011.
You don't want to miss out!!
If you have not registered yet, Register Now!!
You don't want to miss out on hearing our fabulous Keynote Speaker - Mr. Chuck Smith - Silver Antelope recipient. We also have Lynne Leach speaking as our Council President.
Visit http://www.bsa-mdsc.org/lead to sign up, view courses and the schedule.
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS YEAR’S L.E.A.D. LUAU - EVERYONE WILL BE THERE!
This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to LEARN more of what is available for your SCOUTING PROGRAM and to NETWORK with fellow Scouters and potential contributors from outside Scouting.
Classes are available for leaders of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. Subjects for NEW leaders as well as EXPERIENCED leaders are covered.
Classes are available for you to fulfill leadership requirements and to enhance your knowledge of our programs. You will also be able to learn more about camping, cooking, paddling and exciting things to do with your Scouts.
Did you know that every youth facing leader will need to be position specific trained by the end of 2011? You can get this training at L.E.A.D.!!
The curriculum is designed to help you and your Scouts thrive! The Luau program features will give you new insights for Scouting opportunities!
Invest in the future – YOUR future successes as a Scout leader, and the continuing interest and engagement of your Scouts. Join us at the Luau!
Yours in Scouting,
Adrianne Kordelos
Registration
Chabot Overnight Odyssey
Date: 3pm Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 11am Sunday, January 23, 2011
Location: Chabot Space and Science Center (directions)
Cost: $65 per child, $40 per adult (Dinner and breakfast provided at extra cost)
Bring: Sleeping bag, pillow, overnight clothes
Pack 1776 families,
Are you and your scouts fascinated by the Space? If you are, you won't want to miss this overnight event at Chabot Space and Science center:
Space... the ultimate adventure and it starts at Chabot! Learn everything there is to know about space. Through Chabot's overnight odyssey, real astronomers show you the ropes of what space is all about. Explore and experience the center with a scavenger hunt and a custom workshop, tour our state-of-the-art telescopes and discover the wonderful history that Chabot has to offer! Enjoy an experience like none other; take a trip into space with a spectacular planetarium show Sky Tonight. End your journey here at the center with telescope viewing. After that the real adventure begins! Stay up late, eat some popcorn and enjoy a space themed movie! Wake up in the center to start another exciting day! Have breakfast and spend time going through all of our vast exhibits. It can't get any better than this!
Look out for an evite coming soon. RSVP by Friday 1/14. Direct your questions to John Pluth and Ada Ip.
Pack 1776
Scout Night With The Sharks Vs. Minnesota Wild
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 7:30pm
Location: HP Pavilion at San Jose
San Jose Sharks has announced their fifth Scout Night of the season. They will take on Martin Havlat and the Minnesota Wild in a regular season showdown! See flyer for detail and ordering information.
Following is a list of upcoming Scout Days/Nights:
01/14 (Fri): Golden State Warriors
01/22 (Sat): San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild
01/29 (Sat): Scout Day with Cal Men's Basketball
Blue and Gold Volunteers Needed
Pack 1776 families,
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Blue and Gold dinner on February 11. As with most of the Pack event, a lot of work goes behind the scene. No contribution is too small and every bit of help is appreciated. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Cheney.
Thank you very much.
Stella the webmaster
New Page on Pinewood Derby
A new webpage has been added to our website for Pinewood Derby. Check out the rules and FAQ, and start early designing your winning car! More to come.
Pinewood Derby Primer
You received a pinewood derby kit. Now is the time to start planning. Here's a primer to get you started. More info to come.
Bring a Friend – “Despicable Me” Movie Night!!
Reminder: As always, this is NOT a drop-off event, especially for non-scouts. Parent participation IS required.
Pack 1776,
Friday, December 17th, Pack 1776 will host it's first movie night of the year! We will be screening the movie "Despicable Me" at 7pm in the MPR room.
This event is open to everyone and Scouts are encouraged to bring potential Cub Scout recruits to the movie night to show them how fun being a Scout can be! There will be free popcorn, drinks and a raffle for a copy of the DVD "Despicable Me". Every Scout that goes to movie night will be entered into the raffle. Scouts will get extra entries into the raffle for each recruit they bring.
Class B uniforms (maroon, glow-in-the-dark tshirts) are acceptable for this event or Scouts can choose to wear their Class A uniforms.
Evite to follow. I look forward to seeing you there!
Cubmaster Macey
Las Trampas Hike Wrap-Up
Las Trampas hike was an arduous and annoying hike due to the excessive mud. The mud slowed us down, yet the Scouts finished this hike in 2 hours and 20 minutes a record hike when you consider that the recommended time for this tough 4.6 mile hike is 3 hours!
I would like to congratulate the following Scouts for completing the hike:
* Austin S - Tiger (!!!!)
* Morgan J - Wolf
* Andre B - Webelos I
* Jacob K - Bear
Jacob also invited two friends: Josey J, Webelos & Jerry J, Bear.
* Alex also joined the hike with Cubmaster Macey. They were far behind us and decided to take a long detour ending the hike at 5:00 PM.
I am totally impressed by all the Scouts who took on the challenge today.
Check out the pictures at the Pack photo site.
Bernard
Hiking Chair
