Smoke Signals – January
Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The first issue of 2011 is now available for download.
Find out what is going on with the Council and read on for news on BSA's new unit recognition program, Blackhawk 500, National Scout week, Cub Scout Day Camp, and many more.
LEAD 2011 Early Bird Registration Ending Soon!
Registration for the annual MDSC Scouting conference is open and early bird discount is ending soon. LEAD is a full-day (7am-5pm) training with fun sessions on camping, cooking, paddling, website setup, and a lot more. You can enjoy all these classes for only $35 if you register by Dec 17th midnight, and this $35 is reimbursable by the Pack upon completion of the training. Go to the Council website for detail and registration.
Smoke Signals – December
Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The last issue of 2010 is now available for download.
Find out what is going on with the Council and read on for news on Popcorn results, upcoming LEAD, equipment/uniform swap event, training opportunities, and early bird savings for Advance Camp in 2011.
Reminder: Scouting for Food Collection
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Pickup Location: Assigned areas (map)
Collection Location: Coyote Creek MPR
Our Pack will be picking up food donations this Saturday. Please start collection in your assigned area after 9am and bring the donation to outside of MPR between 10-11am.
A couple of reminders:
- Wear Class A uniforms
- Do NOT enter a donor's residence
- Parents should keep an eye on the Scouts at all times
- It may rain. Be Prepared! And be safe!
- Den leaders and/or representatives, please provide names of scouts participated so that they can be recognized.
Thank you.
Stella Lei & Ada Ip
Scouting for Food Chairs
L.E.A.D Registration is Now Open – Early Bird Discount
A message from MDSC L.E.A.D registration...
Mark your calendars for 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.
Registration is now open – Early Registration Discount through Friday December 17, 2010 at midnight. Standard Registration through Friday January 14, 2011 at midnight. Online registration ends at midnight on January 14, 2011.
Visit the MDSC website 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
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.
MDSC Gift and Wine Auction
Info from the Council:
Time is running out to sign up for the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council 2010 Harvest in the Vineyards Gift and Wine Auction! The deadline to RSVP is this Friday October 29th.
You will have the chance to bid on high end and rare bottles of wine, including selections from some of Napa Valley's prominent vintners. There are also unique experiences, many gift packages and even a trip to Hawaii!
Looking for that hard-to-find Christmas gift for someone? Find it at the Scout auction! Support the Scouts of the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council and have a great time doing it!
Click here for more details and the online RSVP form.
Marksmanship Day Wrap Up
It was a cold and foggy morning last Saturday, but Camp Herms was packed with excited Cub Scouts awaiting for the start of Marksmanship Day.
Our pack has 14 scouts attended the event. 3 in archery. 11 in BB-gun shooting.
Archery
Jack P, Varoon K, Warren H
BB Shooting
Aidan L, Brennan C, Brian L, Emmett L, Ethan M, Evan Y, Hayden C, Ian Y, Jack S, Jacob K, Josh K
After 4 hours of training and practices, the scouts learned a lot about safety and techniques in shooting. In the end, everyone did a great job and earned a patch, a belt loop, and a pin. Congratulations especially to Josh K and Brian L for their exceptional work and receiving a nice jacket as reward.
BIG THANKS to Ammy for taking pictures and uploading them to the Pack photo site. Other parents with pictures, please upload and share with us too. Thank you.
MDSC Family Camp – Halloween Fest
Date: Friday - Sunday, October 22-24, 2010
Location: Camp Lindblad, 17660 Kings Creek Road, Boulder Creek, CA (map)
Cost: $90 per person. $15 for sibling under 5. $25 late fee per person if registering after 10/16
Mt Diablo Silverado Council will be offering the last Family Camp of the year on Oct 22. Cub Scouts of all ranks, parents, and siblings are invited. Participation of this camp count towards requirements of Outdoor Activity Award, Year of Celebration Award, BSA Family Award, and a number of belt loops / pins and rank achievements / electives. Following is detail from MDSC:
CUB SCOUTS, SHARE THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR FAMILY!
Join in the Family Camp fun at Camp Lindblad!
Camp out in a redwood forest!
October 22-24 (Halloween Fest)
Early registration of $90.00 per person ($15 for siblings under age 5) includes meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch, a camp patch for Cub Scouts, and program supplies.
Earn rank advancement through:
Crafts Nature Study
Archery Outdoor Skills
BB Gun Shooting Whittling (Including knife safety)
Complete some of the requirements for the new Cub Scout Fun for the Family Award!
Registration for Halloween Fest can be found HERE.
For information on camp policies, a map to camp, what to bring, medical forms, and other information, can be found HERE.
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.
