Cub Scout Pack 1776
27Aug/23

Sep 9 – Sep 30: Popcorn Fundraiser

  Pack 1776

It is the time for our annual popcorn fundraiser again!  The funds we raise through popcorn helps cover registration fees, trips, and activities for the scouts.  It is also a great learning opportunity for them to gain experiences in public speaking, math, salesmanship, perseverance, and teamwork.  In addition to the valuable learnings, it also comes with tangible rewards.  We highly encourage every scout, regardless of age or experience, to participate in the fundraiser!

Popcorn team for 2023

We are here to provide logistical support to all participating scouts and parents to make it a success!

Storefront sales

Getting ready

  1. Download Trail’s End App.  (Text “APP” to 62771 to download, or download from Appstore/GooglePlay). One account per scout, so Mom or Dad will have to set up the account and share the login information with the other parent. Select “Golden Gate Area Council” for council, "Meridian" for the district and "Pack 1776" for the unit.
    1. Siblings can share one account and combine their proceeds and donations toward the pack rankings.
  2. After activation and sign-in, go to “Storefront Sales” and find shifts available for sign-up on the calendar (calendar icon).
  3. Signing up for 2 or more shifts is recommended.  This ensures the scout gets a chance to start a positive feedback loop in which he/she gets to apply what he/she learned from the previous storefront experience.  This also likely allows the scout enough opportunity to sell enough popcorn to qualify for Trail’s End’s Amazon gift card reward.

Selling popcorn

  1. !! IMPORTANT !! If you have the first shift of the day, please pick up inventory and supplies the night before your shift.
  2. Set up—set up table and tablecloth with banner secured in front of the table.  Set up display products with price labels affixed.  Set up Pack Donation Bin and Square Credit Card reader.
  3. Start of shift—please arrive 10 minutes before your shift begins.  Verify inventory and proceeds with previous shift scout/parent.  Make sure there’s $60 in small bills in cashbox for change. 
  4. Sales—Be friendly, smile and greet everyone.  Show gratitude even if someone does not show interest.  Always say “thank you”.
  5. Record each sale in Trail’s End App with the appropriate payment type and also write it down on the tracking form.  
  6. End of shift—count inventory and proceeds with the next shift scout/parent.  Put all proceeds and donations from the shift, along with the tracking form, in a new envelope, then label, seal, and hand it to the next shift scout/parent.
  7. End of day (last shift of the day)—return remaining inventory, all supplies, and all proceeds in envelopes.

Donation

            Some folks prefer to give a cash donation than buying popcorn.  We appreciate and welcome any amount.  If the customer is not sure about buying popcorn, go ahead and ask if he’s willing to donate a small amount.  This is the amount we get to keep 100%.  

Credit card donations are available on Trail’s End app as “Heroes and Helpers Donation”, however, the amount does not go to Pack 1776.

Pack volunteer credit

         Every shift gives you 1 hour toward the pack volunteer credit.  For shifts that require pick-up/drop-off of the inventory at Chris’ place, you get 1 more hour for the extra time needed.  If we change location mid-day, the scout/parent of the starting shift of the new location needs to tear-down and set up the table, and will get 1 more hour of credit.

Tips and things to remember

  1. All cub scouts wear Class A Uniform when selling popcorn.
  2.  Be courteous and respectful.
  3.  Cubs may ask “Would you like to support local cub scouts?” to approach customers.
  4.  Customers are delighted when cubs talk to them.  Cubs can tell them which popcorn is their favorite.
  5.  If customers are not sure if they are willing to buy popcorn, encourage them to donate any amount to the donation bin and thank them.
  6. Make sure customers know we take credit cards.  Some customers may not have enough cash with them.
  7. Please mark it down on your calendar when you sign up for a shift and make sure you do not miss it.
  8. If you need additional popcorn or have any questions, please call or text Chris/Ravi/Charlie.  We will have someone on standby during popcorn sales hours.
  9. Always smile and say thank you.
  10. Congratulate your cubs for their results!

For additional information about online selling and additional selling tips, please visit www.trails-end.com

Other ways to sell popcorn

Besides storefronts, there are other ways available to sell popcorn. 

  1.  Show and Deliver (wagon sales)—parents and scouts take products in wagons and sell door-to-door in the neighborhood.
  2. Take Order—parents and scouts go door-to-door and collect orders, return them to the popcorn team and deliver at a later date.
  3. Online Sales—share fundraising page (or scout code) via email or social media.  Supporters visit and transact on-line at www.trails-end.com.  Makes it easy to get support from friends and family who do not live close-by.  A good way to generate extra sales without additional time from parents and scouts.

Prizes

We offer multiple prizes as rewards to the participation, as well as outstanding contribution to the pack.

  • Every scout who sells at least $1 will get a Popcorn Patch, a Pack 1776 multi-color pen, and a Pack 1776 Carabiner Keychain.
  • Every scout who sells $500 or more (popcorn proceeds) will receive an Amazon gift card from Trail’s End reward program.
  • Top 3 scouts (sales + donation) will receive special prizes.

Top 3 (sales + donation) prizes: 

1st place:  ~$250 value Potensic Drone with Camera 4K EIS, portable and foldable for beginners 

2nd place: ~$100-150 value Nikon Aculon A211 10x42 Binoculars 

3rd place:  ~$75-100 value Outside Inside Pop-up Badminton Set for camping or outing

Popcorn raffle

This year, we are making $1,250 available for a raffle with drawings taking place at the 9/20 and 11/15 pack meetings.  The more shifts completed, the higher the chance to win a $50 gift card.

Raffle prizes

  • 25 x $50 gift cards (Amazon & Lego)
  • 10 to be drawn at the 9/20 Pack meeting 
  • 15 to be drawn at the 11/15 Pack meeting

Raffle rules:

  • Each completed shift earns one raffle ticket.  The more shifts completed, the higher the chance to win.
    • If you complete 2 shifts before 9/20, your chance of winning is greater than 23%.
    • If you complete 4 shifts before 9/20, your chance of winning is greater than 41%
  • Scouts can only win once per drawing.  If a scout wins again at the same drawing, the drawn ticket is set aside to be entered again for the next drawing.
  • All undrawn raffle tickets remain in the pool to be drawn again.  For example, raffle tickets not won at the 9/20 Pack meeting automatically enter the 11/15 drawing.
7Feb/23

March 15: March Pack Meeting – Aware & Care

March 15: Monthly pack meeting — Aware & Care
In honor of National Disability Awareness month, the March pack meeting will teach us how to be more empathetic to and inclusive of disabilities and differences around us. We are honored to have some invited speakers join us for this pack meeting!

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Time: 6-8pm <—— Please note the earlier and extended time!

Location: Tassajara Hills Elementary School MPR
AttireClass A uniform

Bring:

  1. Nova Wild poster homework
  2. Kids mittens
  3. Refillable water bottle
  4. Checkbook / credit card

[ Signup ] Pack 1776 parents, we need your help for the March pack meeting. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

A light snack will be provided for scouts. 
Invited speakers:Elijah Gonzales, District Executive within GGAC — for Friends of Scouting fundraiser
Lori Gray, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP.org) Adventures & Outings Coordinator — for Aware & Care

Schedule:

6:00-6:05pm Welcome — Cubmaster Cassie

6:05-6:10pm Opening flag ceremony — Bears

6:10-6:20pm Friends of Scouting fundraiser — Rajendran + GGAC's Elijah Gonzales (10 mins)

        Scouts enjoy a provided healthy snack quietly during this time

6:20-6:50pm Guest speaker from BORP.org over zoom (audio-only) — Lori Gray (30 mins)

6:50-7:47pm Aware & Care activities (57 mins)

7:47-7:57pm Cubmaster minute / Scouts reflection on & sharing of what they’ve learned (10 mins)

7:57-8:00pm Closing flag ceremony — Bears

8:00pm        Cleanup — Parents, please help, thanks!

In parallel:

6:20-8:00pm Nova Wild! poster mural exhibition

The pack will make a generous donation to Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP.org / tax ID: 94-2324340) in honor of National Disability Awareness month.
Huge thanks to Ms. Charanya, Ms. Archana, Mr. Ravi, Mr. Rajendran, and Ms. Caroline for organizing this event.

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.

15Oct/22

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food is BSA's annual food collection program for local food banks.

Save the dates!

Oct 28: Tags delivered to Den Leaders to distribute to den scouts
Nov 5: Place tags in neighborhoods, assigned by den
Nov 12: Collect food from same neighborhoods, assigned by den

Many thanks to our Scouting for Food Coordinators: Rajni & Rajesh!

We need volunteers to drive the collected food to the main collection location at Bishop Ranch.

[ Volunteer ]

On Saturday, November 5, 2022, we will place door hangers at residences in our assigned neighborhoods. Each den will receive an area to cover. On Saturday, November 12, 2022, 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 5-6

  • Distribute door hangers on another day this week, iff not possible on Nov 5-6
  • 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 12

  • 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

As with any pack activity, please adhere to the pack's COVID statement. If you or your Scout are sick, are experiencing COVID-like or flu symptoms, or may have been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home and inform your Den Leader ASAP so they can make arrangements to cover your Scout's area.

Learn more...

3Nov/16

Scouting for Food 2016

Dear Pack,

This year's Scouting for Food is scheduled for the weekend of Nov 12 (hanger distribution) and Nov 19 (collection).

For those new to scouting: this is a wonderful opportunity for our scouts to participate in a community service project. The food that we collect goes to the Contra Costa Food Bank from where it is distributed to those in need. Den leaders are responsible for ensuring their den's participation in this event.

Click on this symbol to see the area assignment for each den.  You can also click on the white rectangle symbol on the far right to view the map in full size:

General Reminders:

  • Wear Class A Scout uniform
  • Drivers should have all scouts in view at all times
  • Scouts are NOT to enter a donor's residence
  • Bring a friend - a great way to introduce what Scouting is about

Hanger Distribution - Nov 14

  • You may distribute door hangers on a different day than Nov 12
  • Door hangers should be placed on the door or partially under the door mat (ensure it's visible and won't blow away)
  • Do not put hangers in mailboxes

Food Pickup - Nov 19

  • Food must be picked up from the same area you distributed door hangers
  • Food pickup is to begin no earlier than 9:00 am
  • Food must be dropped off in front of Coyote Creek MPR between 11 am and noon
  • If you may be late and wish to know if one of the coordinators will still be at Coyote Creek, please call one of these numbers: Abirami 925.487.9769 | Priya 925.478.0894 | Jung 404.512.2703
  • If you will be much later than noon, you can bring your collection to the Meridian District's food collection site at the Danville LDS at 655 Old Orchard Road.  They will be open till 2:30pm.  After 2:30pm, you will have to take your collection to the Contra Costa Food Bank located at 4010 Nelson Avenue in Concord (925.676.7534) during their regular hours.  Please let them know your collection is from the Meridian District's Scouting for food project.

Ideas to help us collect more food on the 19th!

  • Knock on every door that received a door hanger and did not leave a donation. Maybe they forgot to put out their food or would give if asked.
  • Tell your family and friends if they didn't get a door hanger they can still help by dropping off their food at the MPR on Nov 19th between 11am - noon

All participating scouts receive a patch.

Thanks!

21Sep/16

Stanford Scout Days

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24Aug/16

2016 Scout-O Championship – Registration is Closed

Date/Time: Sunday, October 9th
Location: Tilden Regional Park, Lake Anza parking lot (37.896618,-122.252316) (map) No parking fee, Please carpool if possible.
Deadline: Friday, September 16 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $7 per participant (shadowing adults do not need to pay).
Checks made to Pack 1776 dropped off at Pack Mailbox
Attire: Class B T-shirt, strong trail shoes, long pants (Tilden has stickers!)
Bring: A compass, a watch, a pen or pencil. Lunch and water. Sunscreen or rain gear.
Award: BAOC Orienteering patch, a progressive course patch
Details: Scout-O 2016

The Bay Area Orienteering Club is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Bay Area Scout Orienteering Championship, a cross country map and compass adventure designed to test the map reading ability, compass skills and woodsman savvy of any scout regardless of experience.

Cub Scouts of all ages are welcome.  No prior experience needed. Instruction will be offered prior to the event so that all Scouts, regardless of prior experience, will be able to take part in the actual competition.  There will be courses of four distinct levels of difficulty, so no scout should encounter a challenge beyond his capabilities.

There will not be extra compasses to borrow at the event. Please get a basic orienteering compass and avoid these: iPhone, wristwatch, engineering, surveying, Happy Meal, tritium.

- Most scouts will run in pairs with an adult trailing behind (Course 1). Those who are experienced and confident can choose Course 2 and run in pairs without an trailing adult.
- Instruction will begin at 9:00 AM. The pre-assigned start time of each individual team will be determined by the entry date of our pack. In general, start times will begin at soon after 10:00 AM and go until about noon.
- Every participating scout will earn a patch.
- We need to pre-register with names and how teams will be paired up.

4Apr/16

Oakland A’s Scout Day

Date/Time: Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 1:05pm
Location: Oakland Coliseum
Attire: Class A uniform
RSVP: Evite

Please join us for at the Oakland A's vs the Yankees which features a pregame festival and an on-field parade. This event is open to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ages, as well as their families and friends. All uniformed Scouts and leaders will receive a commemorative Scout Day patch. See this webpage for more details.

We have reserved 100 lower level seats. These will go first come first serve to those that pay sign up and pay. Tickets are $20 per scout (subsidized by the pack) and $30 per additional family member. Please sign up and submit your payment via check to our drop box in the office.

Since there are limited seats, we are asking everyone to not sign up unless you are positive you are going to go. Once you sign up, you are committed to purchasing the tickets, There will be no refunds. If you cannot make it, it is your responsibility to find someone to take your tickets.

More information to come as the date nears!

If you are purchasing for tickets for more than one scout, please make note so we can make sure you receive the discounted cost for more than one ticket.

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20May/15

June Hike – “Clean Up Hike”

Date/Time: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 4-5pm
Location: Around Coyote Creek
Time: Allow 1 hour
Attire: Class A uniform
Award: "Every day is Earth day" patch
Meeting Point: Coyote Creek Elementary MPR
Contact: Hiking Chair Siddharth Bhatia
RSVP: Evite

What to Bring:
Your trash hunting skills
Good attitude

Details:
Let's end this school year by cleaning up our beloved school and surrounding areas. Scouts will walk along the school perimeter picking up trash. We will hand out gloves and garbage bags. We will also talk about recycling and discuss
which items can be recycled. Scouts will be doing their part in keeping our school clean and following the principles of Leave No Trace.

Route:
Walk along the outer perimeter of the school and then walk around Briza Loop. We can split into groups and explore areas around Lantana Way/Cattleya Drive if time permits.

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28Mar/15

Memorial Day Flag Planting

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.)
Location: San Francisco National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Blvd, SF, CA
Attire: Full Class A, footwear suitable for walking in wet grass
Event Leader: Kathryn Mar
RSVP: Evite

Once Again, we will join hundreds of Scouts from all over the Bay Area, and thousands across the country, to pay tribute to those who served. We will be planting American flags at the San Francisco National Cemetery. This is typically one of the most meaningful events of the year, reminding our Scouts the sacrifice many have made to make our country what it is today. The event will begin promptly at 9:00am and we will likely be completed by 11:30am.

Scouts, friends, and family welcome.

Scouts and leaders must be in full Class A Uniforms.

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14Feb/15

Free Admission to All National Parks this Weekend

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