Uniforms
Class A Worn for Pack Meetings, ceremonies, etc.Go to the Uniform Section of this site for more details. |
Class B Worn for activities such as adventure trips, camp outs etc. where their Class A uniforms may get damaged |
Wildcat Peak Hike Recap
The Pack 1776 Hike for September was up Wildcat Peak in the Berkeley Hills. Our Pack hikers started in the valley, hiked to the peak and were rewarded with views of the San Francisco Bay. We could see the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and even north of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The hike down ended at the Little Farm where we could look at the animals: cows, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, pigs, and a few geese. Join us next month when our hike will be combined with the pack meeting at Lake Chabot.
Sincerely,
Hiking Committee
September Pack Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: MPR
Attire: Full Class A uniform
Reminder:
A quick reminder for those who have not turned in your scout's registration form, medical form, copy of immunization record, Pack 1776 volunteer form, BSA volunteer form (New !) (for new and returning volunteers in any Leadership position), and driver form. Please turn in your completed forms and pay your annual registration fee of $150 (by check) or $155 (by credit card), and you will receive your Class B T-shirt. We will also sell Class B's for $10 each.
We will have a donation box available if you have uniforms, slides, neckerchiefs, caps, or handbooks for new families.
Agenda
Opening Flag Ceremony (we'll start at 7pm sharp!)
Den 12
Welcome
- Welcome to all
- Cubmaster Minute
Program
- Discussion with Parents
- Den Leaders will take scouts to the courtyard to practice skits - if anyone has lanterns, please bring them
(parents may want to bring a light jacket for your cubs)
Skit Examples 1
Skit Examples 2
- Review Popcorn Show & Sell
- Scouts return to perform skits for all parents
Announcements/Closing
- 9/11 Flag Ceremony at Coyote Creek
- Pack hike on Sept. 14 (Wildcat Peak Hike)
- Upcoming events in October
- Closing Ceremony Den 12
After the meeting
Can parents and scouts keep the MPR clean and help put chairs away
September Hike – Wildcat Peak
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2014
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Location: Wildcat Peak, Tilden Nature Study Area, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
Meeting Point: Parking Lot of Environmental Education Center at 600 Canon Dr, Berkeley
Distance: 2.5 miles
Attire: Class A or B
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award
RSVP: Evite
Parking Fee: $5
Contact: Hiking Chair Teresa
Details:
A view of Mount Tamalpais rising from San Francisco Bay will be the reward for hiking to the top of Wildcat Peak in Tilden Park. This trail loops through eucalyptus and oak forests, up moderately steep hills, then back to one of the best nature study areas in the Bay Area. The hike should take about 2 hours.
Getting there:
From Highway 24 take the Fish Ranch Road Exit (just east of the Caldecott Tunnel); go north about 1 mile to Grizzly Peak Blvd., turn right; stay on Grizzly Peak about 12.5 miles; turn right on Canon Drive, go about .10 mile and veer left on Central Drive, following signs to the Little Farm and Nature Study Area
9/11 Memorial Flag Ceremony
Pack 1776 Families,
Coyote Creek Elementary has invited Pack 1776 to participate in the opening flag ceremony for their 9/11 Memorial to be held at 8:45am on Thursday, September 11th (Patriot Day).
Scouts who want to participate must arrive in front of the school office at 7:55am in your full Class A uniform. If you don't see us, find us at the Sun Dial area behind the office or at the Blacktop.
Please RSVP to the Evite by 9/9 evening. Feel free to contact us with questions.
Thanks,
John and Ulka
Welcome Back Kickoff
Pack 1776 families and friends,
Join us at our annual Welcome Back Kickoff on Saturday, September 6th 1-4pm at Coyote Crossing Park.
We encourage you to invite friends interested in joining our Pack. There will be games (building and launching compressed air rockets) and s'mores for everyone. Parents will have the opportunity to visit our registration tables to:
1) Submit these (all fillable pdfs):
2) Pay the annual registration fee of $150 (by check) or $155 (by credit card).
After submitting all forms and payment, your scout will then receive:
- his official Pack 1776 membership
- a raffle ticket to win goodies, and
- his 2014-2015 Pack 1776 T-Shirt.
IMPORTANT:
Parent Volunteer Forms will need to be turned in when you submit your application and payment.
If you have any questions on any of these roles, feel free to email us.
There will be a donation bin for those who want to pass on their uniform items to new families.
For those unable to attend, please bring completed forms and payment to the first Pack Meeting on September 10th.
Looking forward to another great year of scouting !
Flag Hill Hike recap
In August, our Pack hiked up Flag Hill in the Sunol Regional Wilderness. A group of hardy hikers braved a steep up hill climb to reach the top of the mountain. We were rewarded with spectacular views and most importantly, a much needed snack break. The hike down was easy with a walk past a couple historic buildings. Thank you to all that attended.
Our next hike will be in September. Please join us for a hike up Wildcat Peak in the Tilden Regional Park.
Sincerely,
Hiking Chair Teresa
August Hike – Flag Hill, Sunol Regional Wilderness
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2014
Time: 9:30am
Location: Flag Hill, Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol
Meeting Point: Parking lot immediately to the left after the entrance kiosk
Attire: Class A or B
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award
Parking Fee: $5
RSVP: Evite
Contact: Hiking Chair Teresa
Details
A moderately strenuous hike will take you to the top of Flag Hill, which is composed of layers of fossil-rich sandstone formed some 13 million years ago. You'll enjoy great views and good opportunities to watch birds and other wildlife. Ambitious hikers may take an optional detour to Indian Joe Cave Rocks.
Please bring plenty of water and snacks.
Getting there:
Go south on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 just south of the town of Pleasanton. Turn left onto Calaveras Road and proceed to Geary Road, which leads directly into the park.
Summer Hike 2014
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2014
Time: 9:45 am
Location: Rodeo Lagoon, Sausalito
Meeting Point: Marin Headlands Visitor Center (9:30 am)
Attire: Class B
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award. Scouts can also choose to become Junior Rangers.
Fees: None (bridge toll only)
RSVP: Evite
Contact: Hiking Chairs Ajay Hampapur & Teresa Noble
What to bring:
- binoculars, camera
- layers of clothing – please check weather forecast prior to hike
- Lunch/Snacks/Water – Please note that there are NO food vendors in the Marin Headlands
Details
We will meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at 9:30am for our Flag Ceremony. Scouts who choose to becoming junior rangers can get Junior Ranger booklets from the visitor center. The hike will begin promptly at 9:45am. We will hike up to Battery Townsley where the boys can learn about some of our country's history and important lesson about Leaving No Trace. We will head down toward the beach after enjoying the spectacular ocean views. Each family can decide to stay on the beach and play in the sand or choose to visit the Nike Missile Site and/or Point Bonita Lighthouse, both of which are short drives from the beach and are open to the public at 12:30pm. The Marine Mammal Center is also close by, admission free, and educational for scouts.
Don't forget to bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water. There are no food vendors at this location. Wear appropriate clothes since the weather may change rapidly. This hike will count as one of the qualifying events toward the National SummerTime Award. Details about other qualifying events to earn this award will be posted at a later date.
2014 Art & Wind Festival – Cotton Candy
Date/Time: May 25-26, 2014, 8:30am - 6pm (2 hour timeslots)
Location: Booth #188 - Central Park (Bollinger Canyon Road Side)
Attire: Class A uniform
RSVP: SignUp Genius
It’s that time of the year again! We are asking the entire Pack 1776 Cub Scout family to participate in the sales of our Cotton Candy Fundraiser at the 2014 San Ramon Art & Wind Festival. We will be at booth #188 on the Bollinger Canyon side (see booth location map and bottom of the festival map).
Pack 1776 gets a major funding boost from this event and we definitely need volunteer support from all of our dens.
There are still afternoon openings available and we encourage you to click here to sign up now !
In an effort to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate, please note the following guidelines:
1.) At least one parent is required to be with their participating scout in this fundraiser but the entire family is most welcome to join and have fun.
2.) Each shift must have at least 1 Scout Leader present. There will be no more than 4 scouts present inside the booth during any shift.
3.) Try to remember to maintain a Scout attitude while participating in this fundraiser. Don't forget that you are all perfect 1776 Gentlemen. We should always thank those who we have asked and always wish them a good day, to encourage proper attitude demonstrating good manners and conduct.
Please contact Marcos Perez if you have any questions.
