Smoke Signals – November
Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The November issue is now available for download.
Find out what is going on with the Council and read on for news on Scouting for food, and upcoming training opportunities.
Smoke Signals – October
Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The October issue is now available for download.
Find out what is going on with the Council and read on for news on popcorn, Scouting for food, and training opportunities.
September Reading
It is the beginning of another Scouting year and there is a slew of reading material to get you prepared for all the fun ahead! Among everything, here's a couple that worth mentioning ...
- Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide - New for 2010-2011. A MUST-READ for all leaders and parents who want to understand the meeting and advancement schedule, and expectations of the new program.
- Baloo's Bugle - Published monthly by the US Scouting Service Project, it is loaded with tips, games, and skits etc, all surrounding the Core Value of the month. It is issued a month in advance (ie. The September issue covers October's value), allowing ample time for leaders to incorporate ideas into planning. This is an invaluable reference for Den and Pack leaders.
- Smoke Signals - A monthly newsletter from the Council and District, with information of upcoming events and training opportunities. The September issue is now available.
- Scouting Magazine - Published 5 times a year, covering the coolest and latest news of Scouting. The September/October issue has just come out, and you can read it cover-to-cover online here.
- CubCast - Not exactly "reading material," these are podcast that you can download or listen online. Each monthly cubcast is divided into 2 parts: one on the Core Value of the following month, another on a timely topic. You should find the Cubcast widget on the right sidebar of our website under the title "Cubcast." Feel free to click around it to see the menus and listen to a couple cubcasts. A couple minutes a month, they are the power boost to keep you on top of the most important topic at the time!
Happy Reading (and Listening)!
Smoke Signals – August
Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The August issue is now available for download.
Find out what is going on within the Council and read on for training opportunities available in the new school year.
The New Scouting Magazine
Scouting has really entered a new era. Besides a series of centennial celebrations that happened in the past few months, a bunch of new belt loops and pins, and a brand new program coming up, Scouting Magazine has also joined forces in modernizing their delivery method.
The new May/June issue may not have arrived in your mailbox yet, but the e-edition is already available online, cover-to-cover. Check it out and don't miss the section covering the Cub Scouts program changes.
Monthly Theme of May: In The Spotlight
The monthly theme of May is "In the Spotlight". Here's the official theme description from BSA:
MAY 2010 - IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Character Connection: Cooperation
It's time to perform and be in the spotlight! This month spend some time making musical instruments to be used in the pack meeting variety show. The variety show could be skits, songs, puppet shows, magic trick - you name it. Have the boys and their parents and families participate in a variety show and have some adults record the show.
Dens can create posters announcing the show and make programs to let everyone know what's coming. Commercials could be videotaped by the den during their den meetings and then be shown between acts. (Get the parents involved)
Take a photo for the local newspaper or a video clip for the local TV station for recognition of their achievements and put Cub Scouting in the spotlight. Visit a television, radio, or cable station to see how they prepare and produce their shows.
Attend a play or musical production. The Cub Scouts can earn the Music belt loop and pin.
Other resources for the theme including BSA Cub Cast and Baloo's Bugle, etc are available and easily accessible from our Monthly Theme Ideas page. Happy reading and have a great May!
