Meridian Training Fair
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: LDS Church in San Ramon, 5025 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA (map)
Cost: Free to everyone
Detail: See flyer
All Pack 1776 Scouters,
The Meridian Training Fair is just TWO weeks away! We have an amazing turning out of trainers coming from over twenty different training programs through our council and beyond. In one evening, we will showcase ALL the available training courses for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures, Varsity, and Adult Scouters... This is a ONE STOP shop to learn about all the training opportunities and SIGN UP!
Trainers will be setting up booths to pass out information about their programs and answer any questions you may have.
Here are some of the training programs represented:
- Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Skills (OLS)
- National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
- White Stag
- Basic Adult Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
- National Advance Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
- Cub Scout 2010
- World Friendship Fund (International Scouting - World Jamboree)
- Sara Sciences for Cub Scouts
- Diablo Rock Climbing
- Magic of the Den Box
- L.E.A.D
- WoodBadge
- Sea Scouts Training
- Powder Horn Training
- Den Chief Training
- Leave No Trace
- HAT (Core, BBA, OkPik, Paddle Sports, Shooting Sports)
- MyScouting.org
- Cub Day Camp program
and the list continues.... we will have Cub Scout demonstrations, Boy Scout pioneering projects; we have raffle prizes, treats, and information for everyone -- it's going to be one big party!
So, please DO NOT miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about what our council has to offer -- this is your chance to get the inside scoop on training courses for your Boys and for your adult leaders for 2011 --- you can get a HEAD START for 2011!!!
If you have any questions, please let me know...
Yours In Scouting,
Ed Laubach
Pack 1776 Training Chair
Magic of the Den Box
Message from Meridian District ...
Magic of the Den Box
Presented by Julie Graham
Are you a new Den Leader?
Want to learn some tricks for getting your Den off to a good start?
Are you a returning Den Leader?
Not sure why it's not going how you would like with your Den?
Join us for some tips to using a Den Box to help you build a better Den!
Topics covered
1. Being an effective Leader
2. The importance of building your Den's identity with your den box
3. Rewards and Consequences
4. How to plan a Den Meeting
Date, time, & Location:
September 23rd - 8 pm - 8:45 pm
Crow Canyon LDS Church
5025 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582-5547 (map)
This is a training not to be missed!
RSVP to [email protected]
Fall Training
Training news from the district:
To Meridian Scouters,
Fall is in the air... kids are going back to school and stores are stocking up on Halloween stuff... where have the year gone?
With the coming of fall, we have training classes to help TRAIN all our leaders for their various positions:
09/18 - Position Specific Training for Cub Scouts (New Cub scout leaders and returning Den leaders)
10/02 - Position Specific Training for Cub Scouts (New Cub scouts leaders and returning Den leaders)
10/23 - BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) for Cub scout leaders
10/24 - OS4WL (Outdoor Skills for WEBELOS Leaders)
11/08 - Position Specific Training for Cub Scouts (New Cub scout leaders and returning Den Leaders)
01/22 - L.E.A.D (Leader Education and Discovery) 2011 -- Registration coming soon!
Click on the links above to see the flyers. To sign up, please fill out the flyers and send the flyers in, along with payment, to our council office. There is still plenty of room for the courses.
Also, please don't forget, we have our Training Fair coming up October 28th -- tons of training opportunities in 2011 available for you to review and sign up.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions...
Yours In Scouting,
--
Ray Chan
Training Chair
Meridian District
925-548-6179 - Cell
IMPORTANT: More Info on BSA Youth Protection Training
Important information from the District:
To Meridian Scouters,
Many of you may have already received notification on changes to BSA's Youth Protection Training Policies. If not, please review these changes CAREFULLY. It is VERY IMPORTANT that all Meridian Scouters follow the new mandatory requirements as outlined in this guideline.
NOTE the new requirements for New Registered Leaders -- they cannot turn in an Adult Registration Application until they have completed Youth Protection Training!
More information can be found in this FAQ.
Please let me know if you have any questions...
YiS,
Ray Chan
Training Chair
Meridian District
925-548-6179 - Cell
Cub Scouts 2010 – Introduction Training
Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time:
- 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Den/Pack leaders & anyone interested)
- 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Roundtable Commissioners, RT Staff, & anyone interested)
Location: LDS CHURCH, 1590 Denkinger Road, Concord, CA 94521 (map)
Fees: $5, reimbursable by the Pack upon finishing the training
Dear Pack 1776 families,
Beginning in the fall of 2010, Boy Scouts of America is introducing a new way of delivering the Cub Scout program. This new delivery method, called "Cub Scouts 2010" covers:
Cub Scout Roundtable
Cub Scout Pack and Den Meetings
Cub Scout - Webelos program
The new resources guides are available at the Scout Shop:
Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide
Cub Scout Roundtable Planning Guide
"Cub Scouts 2010" are predefined recipes for how to conduct Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos den meetings. These predefined programs are designed to make running den and pack meetings easier because all advancement requirements are already factored into your agenda. All you have to do is assign names and execute the plan!!!
"Cub Scouts 2010" also has new delivery examples and method for Cub Scout Roundtable. These new methods incorporate all the 12 core values in an easy to follow format for each round table month.
Meridian district will be holding an introduction training on how to use the new Cub Scouts 2010 program. This training is optional but highly encouraged for anyone interested. Find more details in this registration flyer, and contact district training chair Ray Chan at 925-548-6179 if you have any questions about the training.
Webmaster Stella
Cub Scout Day Camp Wrap Up
Pack 1776 families-
We had a fantastic week at Meridian's Cub Scout Camp held at Little Hills!
This year the theme was "Cubstruction" and ran from 9 am to 3:30 pm for 5 days from June 21 - 25th. The camp ended early at 2 pm on the last day with ice cream while watching skits. Our skit was one of the six they picked out of 25 units to perform for the camp. Yeah! I found that camp director Brian Wort headed up a very well run camp with plenty of volunteers and junior helpers too. They required one adult volunteer every day for every six scouts attending. I was there every day. Lisa Cheney and Cubmaster Emeritus Ed Laubach volunteered on Monday. (Thank you so much!) All volunteers were required to take Youth Protection Training and attend a 1 1/2 hour Camp Training Meeting.
Over the five days, the kids rotated through various stations:
Knife Safety
Engineering - Bridge Building over two days
Engineering - Crane Building
Decorate Unit Flag
Leatherwork
Cooking
Knots & Lashings
Chariot Building & Racing
Genius Kits
Paper Airplanes
Skit Practice
Group Photos
Soap Carving (for younger scouts)/Whittling (for Webelos only)
Kickball
Cubstruction Race
Logo Design
Den Yells
Water Sports (replaced with non-water games because of chilly weather)
Swimming (5 days)
Archery (2 days)
BB Range (2 days)
We had six scouts attending:
Brennan C
Matthew I
Andrew K
Jacob L
Ty L
Ethan M
and we had two older brothers helping as Jr. helpers:
Teagan C
Joshua L
All of the six above earned the Archery Belt Loop and the BB Gun Belt Loop.
The following four earned the Swimming Belt Loop:
Matthew I
Andrew K
Ty L
Ethan M
The following earned the Swimming Pin:
Matthew I
The following earned the Aquanaut:
Matthew I
The following earned and already received Whittling Chips and Junior USA Shooting Team 2010 patches:
Brennan C
Matthew I
Andrew K
Jacob L
Ethan M
Each scout also received a Cubstruction Patch.
It was a great week. I look forward to next year. Thanks.
Susan Kim (Andrew's mom)
District Safe Swim Defense LIVE Training
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Time: 8:00pm to 8:40pm
Location: LDS Church - Overlook Chapel, 2369 Overlook Drive, Walnut Creek (map)
Cost: Free
To Meridian Scouters,
The Iron Horse District is offering a LIVE in person Safe Swim Defense class on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 during their Round Table breakout session. For those who are not comfortable taking the Online Safe Swim Defense class, this is a GREAT TIMELY opportunity for you to "be prepared" for the summer when you take your scouts on aquatic adventures!!! -- Please see the attached flyer for more information...
Training is opened to ALL Scouters (from Tigers to Venture) -- Any scout leader planning to lead any swimming based activities MUST complete this training.
[stextbox id="info" caption="Notes" align="center"]This training is for adults only.
This is a classroom-based training. No swimming.
Registration is not necessary. Just show up at the church.[/stextbox]
--
Ray Chan
Training Chair
Meridian District
925-548-6179 - Cell
Cub Scout Day Camp – Act Quick!
Date: June 21-25, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Little Hills Ranch (map)
Cost: $165 per person before 4/28/2010; $180 before 5/24/2010; $195 afterward
Pack 1776 families-
Registration of 2010 Cub Scout Day Camp is now open. Early Bird sign up discounts have been extended: $165 before 4/28/2010 (that is $33/day!). Older siblings (junior helpers) can help. Younger siblings (tags) can attend. All details and registration information on this website.
** Important: Please let me know if you sign up so we can coordinate the Pack 1776 contingent. **
Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed
Meridian District Dinner 2010
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: San Ramon LDS Church, 5025 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, California 94582 (map)
Cost: $12 per person
Information from the District:
Dear Meridian Scouters,
Happy 100th Anniversary! You are invited to attend the Meridian District Dinner and celebrate 100 years of Scouting in America, but more importantly, to formally recognize the adult leaders who have significantly contributed to your Scouting program. This year’s dinner will be held at the San Ramon LDS Church, 5025 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon, Thursday May 27th 2010. Doors open at 6pm with dinner and program to follow.
We are planning a culinary extravaganza…an American dinner followed by a variety of desserts brought by the District Committee Members representing the diversity of our committee. The cost is $12 per person in advance, and reservations will be taken up until May 13th but space is limited to the first 150 so make your reservations soon!
Find out more about this event at the district website.
