Reminder: Marksmanship Day this Saturday
Date: Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Time: 8:00AM - 1:00PM and/or 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (map)
Quite a few of you will go shooting this Saturday! Just a couple reminders:
- Permission form: No cubs allowed to shoot without this form filled out! Print it now and bring it to the range.
- Class A: This is for the safety of your child. Wear it, or your child won't be allowed to shoot.
- Be on time: Registration starts at 7am and 11am for AM and PM sessions respectively and ends when shooting starts. Be there early.
- Paperwork: Make sure to bring back paperwork for any belt loops or pins earned. Your Awards Chairs will need them to purchase the awards at Scout shop.
This event is for preregistered Scouts only. No drop ins. No adult shooting. For those who missed this event, shooting opportunities will be available at these upcoming events:
- Oct 22-24: MDSC Cub Scout Family Camp
- Spring 2011: Adult Shooting Sports Awareness - a special adult only event where adults are taught to shoot Archery, BB gun, Black powder, Rifle, Shotgun & Pistol.
- Jun 20-24: Meridian District Cub Scout Day Camp
- Jun 11: MDSC Marksmanship Day
Stay tuned for further announcements.
Marksmanship Day
Date: Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Time: 8:00AM - 1:00PM and/or 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (map)
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 26, 2010
The Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. Its purpose is to encourage the Scouts in learning new skills, or improving one they already posses. Cub Scouts can earn belt loops and pins in 25 academic areas and 28 different sports. Among them, the shooting sports loops and pins (Archery and BB-gun Shooting) can only be earned through Council-led events, under BSA trained supervision, and at a BSA facility range.
Marksmanship Day is one of such Council events and the next one is coming up on October 2nd. Registration can be made online at the Council website until September 26th (this Sunday). Go to the website for detail. Make sure to wear your Class A and fill out the authorization form before you go.
Note: Shooting sports belt loops can be used toward Wolf electives 20c and 20n.
Fall Camping
Some people think Scouting means camping. While Scouting is not just camping, it never seems complete without it. If you have never been camping before you may want to know "what do you need to take camping?", well fear not, you can find all you need to by looking on websites such as activeprod.net, so you are prepared to take on the outdoors. As the best season for camping starts, there is camping ALMOST every weekend! (woo-hoo!) So it is well worth looking at somewhere like outdoorcommand.com to stock up on your camping essentials for the season! One night or two nights, near or far, causal or structured, you are guaranteed to find something that suits you. So get your pen or PDA or phone out and start marking your calendar!
Oct 9-10: A Pack overnighter at Bort Meadow, Castro Valley - It's a Pack meeting in the outdoors! Besides the usual ceremonies and skits, there will be campfire, smores, flag retirement, and group games. Your boys are gonna like it, so are you. Stay tuned for more detail.
Oct 16-17: MDSC Webeloree at Camp Herms - Exclusive to the Webelos and their parents, this overnighter is a lot of fun and the Scouts will earn 4 pins in one weekend! It is so popular that the event is already full. Still interested? Check with the Council on waiting list.
Oct 22-24: MDSC Cub Family Camp at Camp Lindblad - It won't be fair if only the Webelos have fun, will it? This camp is open to all Cub Scouts and family. Activities are pre-planned, and the boys will learn something new while having tons of fun. Find detail in this booklet and go here for registration. Besides fun, participation in this camp fulfill requirements of Outdoor Activity Award, Year of Celebration Award, requirements of various belt loops and achievements/electives of your rank. Why would you think twice?!
Nov 5-7: Pack camping at Mt. Diablo State Park - It's our annual Fall camping trip, and this time it is so conveniently located at our own backyard! You got to meet friends, have fun, and enjoy the great outdoors. Can you really say no to it? More detail to come.
Happy first day of Fall!
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.
BSA IndyCar Showcase at Scout Council Office!
Date: Saturday, August 21, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Mt Diablo Council Service Center (map)
Start your engines! The official BSA IndyCar and driver, Alex Lloyd, will be visiting the Council Service Center on August 21st. The car will be on display at a council wide celebration. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to see the car before the big race! Click on the flyer for details.
DIRECTV’s Support of the BSA Helps Wallets, Councils
Back in June, DIRECTV announced a new relationship with the Boy Scouts of America and an opportunity for the Scouting community to support local councils as new DIRECTV subscribers.
The relationship will help subscribers’ wallets as well as councils. Beginning August 1, new DIRECTV subscribers who sign up using a special Scouting telephone number will receive a $100 credit on their bill in the form of 10 $10 bill credits.
Also, for each new subscriber who signs up using the Scouting number that will be provided, DIRECTV will donate $75 to the local council initiating the new subscription. This money will help councils fund camperships, scholarships, or other council needs to support local units. Go here for the exclusive BSA number and more information of the offer.
DIRECTV also have plans to offer a new online education module for Scouting that will help unit leaders teach math, science, and technology to their Scouts. More details on how to take advantage of this opportunity will be forthcoming. Stay tuned.
BSA IndyCar Showcase and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom!
Date: Friday, August 20, 10:30AM - 6:00PM
Location: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, CA (map)
Fees: $22.99 each with coupon (regular $49.99 for adults, $31.99 for children under 48")
News from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and MDSC:
Join the Boy Scouts of America Mt. Diablo Silverado Council here at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Friday, August 20 2010 from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. You will have the opportunity to see the IndyCar and driver here in person at the park before their race at Infineon. For additional information, or to pick up discount coupons, please visit www.bsa-mdsc.org, or the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council office. $1.00 of every ticket purchased with this discount will be donated back to the Boy Scouts of America, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council. Click on the flyer for details.
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
MDSC FOS Matching Gifts
Message from the Council ...
Make your FOS dollars go the extra mile……
We are wrapping up our annual Friends of Scouting Campaign and are at 58% ($509,649) of the goal ($871,000). We need your help to achieve the goal by June 30th, so we can continue to deliver a quality character building program to the youth in our communities.
A BIG THANKS to all the families and businesses that have supported the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council in 2010. If you have not already done so or would like to make an additional gift, please visit our website or click this link to make a donation now or contact your District Executive.
Make your FOS donation stretch even further by checking with your company to see if they have a matching gifts program. Hundreds of companies in our area will “match” your contribution to the FOS campaign. Many will do a direct match of your contribution, others might contribute twice your donation and some will match your volunteer hours. Please visit our website for a list of some the “matching gift” companies or visit your Human Resources Department. If your company does match, please get the proper form from your employer, complete it, and turn it in to your District Executive or the Council Service Center.
Check the website often to watch the mercury rise in our FOS Thermometer.
Thanks for your support!
