Meridian Matters – March 2015
Meridian Matters is a monthly newsletter published by the Meridian District of Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The March issue is now available.
Click on the above link to preview this month's Roundtable topics and learn about various district news and upcoming events !
Meridian Matters – February 2015
Meridian Matters is a monthly newsletter published by the Meridian District of Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The February issue is now available.
Click on the above link to learn about various district news and upcoming events !
Meridian Matters – December 2014
Meridian Matters is a monthly newsletter published by the Meridian District of Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The December issue is now available.
Click on the above link to learn about various district news and upcoming events !
Meridian Matters – November 2014
Meridian Matters is a monthly newsletter published by the Meridian District of Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The November issue is now available.
Click on the above link to learn about various district news and upcoming events !
Calling All Webelos II parents
Date: Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: LDS Church, 5025 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon
Webelos II parents (no scouts please) should plan to attend the Meridian Roundtable meeting on October 23rd. Learn more about the Webelos to Boy Scout transition and meet representatives from Troops in your area.
While joining a particular Troop is generally a Scout's decision, this event will give parents an opportunity to meet briefly with many Troops and narrow down the search on behalf of the Scout. Each Troop has its own personality and areas of extra focus such as: Leadership, Reverence, Outdoor activities, Service to others, etc. and this event will allow parents to find Troops that meet the Scouts interests, family values, and favorable meeting location (i.e., close to home, at my son's future Middle School, or at our Church).
Most families narrow their search to 3 or 4 Troops before they start attending Troop recruiting events.
Questions ? Contact Dan Chevez (925) 837-0936 [email protected]
Meridian Matters – October 2014
Meridian Matters is a monthly newsletter published by the Meridian District of Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The October issue is now available.
Learn about Scouting for Food, Webelos to Boy Scout Transition, the annual L.E.A.D. event, and other district news !
Meridian Matters – September 2014
Meridian Matters is a monthly newsletter published by the Meridian District of Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The September issue is now available.
Learn about leader training opportunities, Scouting for Food, the annual L.E.A.D. event, and other district news !
Popcorn Kick-off and District Roundtable/Ice Cream Social
Date: August 28th, 2014
Location: LDS Church 5025 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon
Popcorn sales help our Pack raise important funds so please join the popcorn committee ! If you are interested, join Esther at the District popcorn kickoff on Thursday, August 28th where important information will be presented and material will be distributed. Stay for the district Roundtable and Ice Cream Social afterwards.
Popcorn Kick-Off(6:45pm): The Popcorn Kick-Off is at 6:45 prior to the Ice Cream.
Ice Cream Social & Dutch Oven Cobbler (7:30pm): Meet other adult leaders, district members, and much much more. Enjoy FREE ICE CREAM & DUTCH OVEN COBBLER on us. Get there before it is all gone!!
Opening: Will include information on Popcorn, Advance Camp, Upcoming Events, and Unit Program Packets will be available for pick-up too.
Roundtable Breakout Topics: Recruiting, upcoming training and the pack night theme, "Under The Big Top" Recruitment Chair Dan Chevez will be speaking on recruiting. He will have lawn signs, flyers, and other recruiting tools for packs to take back to their units. It's going to be a FUN TIME Under The Big Top!
EVERYONE IS INVITED...Unit Leaders, Assistant Leaders, Committee Members, & Interested Parents
2014 Cub Scout Day Camp
Recruiting adventurous cub scout-aged boys for a Galactic Trek to the Meridian District solar system !
Star Date: June 23rd to June 27th, 2014
Destination: Little Hills, 18013 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon
Cost: $175 before April 23rd. $200 from April 23rd to June 8th
Check the Meridian District Summer Camp Webpage for more info on camp details and adult volunteer requirements. Register before April 23rd to get the early bird discount. Click here to view a video.
An Information Meeting will be held on April 22nd from 7-8pm at the Walt Disney Elementary MPR. If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Teresa Noble with questions.
Cub Scout Day Camp 2013 – Recap
“The spirit is there in every boy; it has to be discovered and brought to light.”
-Robert Baden-Powell
Pack 1776 Families:
This year the theme at Camp was “Jungle Adventure.” The weather added to the adventure, with cold, rain and tropical heat. All the boys that attended had a good time and earned some Cub Scout belts loops in the process.
Summer Camp ran from June 24 through June 28. Each day started at 8:30 a.m. and ended at 3:30 p.m. On Friday afternoon the Scouts were entertained with skit performances by their fellow campers and dismissed 1:30 p.m.
Each day of camp was packed with activities. By attending and participating the boys were able to earn belt loops and Webelos pins, getting a jump start on the upcoming 2014 Scouting year. The most popular activities were BB gun shooting, archery and hiking. BB gun and archery are activities that can only be completed at a District run event. In addition there was swimming, crafts, sports, first aid training, whittling, and many other activities.
We had eight scouts from Pack 1776 attend this year. They were assisted by Teresa Noble who was at camp every day, as well as Tom Dutton and Praveen Kesani who helped out one day each. Normally the maximum is six scouts per full time volunteer but we were able to add a couple extra thanks to some help from a Walnut Creek Pack.
The organizers did a great job planning the event. There were lots of Junior Helpers at each station. Safety was a priority with a full time nurse on the premises. Each Scout was given a t-shirt and a canteen. Every adult had a t-shirt as well so it was easy to tell if someone did not belong at camp.
Next year we hope to have more Scouts attending. The theme with be “Space Trek.” We want Scouts to attend and will need volunteers to make it happen. “The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.”
Pack 1776 Committee
