Cubmobile Wrapup
Hi all-
Everyone had a great time at today's Cubmobile races. It was fun to see all the cubs scouts race down the track!
Special thanks to all who helped with the organization, setup, score keeping, car handling, announcing, safety patroling & cleanup. I'd like to especially recognize Rennie W for organizing the event & John P for being such an entertaining MC! Also thanks to all volunteer parents & siblings including Russ D, Dillon D, Paul R, Brandon R, John F, Macey Z , Steve J, Scott E & Mimi (& friends) E.
We look forward to seeing everyone next Friday, 05/21/10 at the last Pack meeting of the year. Remember, start time is 6:15pm. We are going to have a special Movie night following the meeting. We'll plan to be done by 9pm.
Yours in Scouting!
Cubmaster Ed
May Hike – Mt Diablo (Updated)
May 16: Updated directions and note sections.
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Mt Diablo State Park
Trailhead: Curry Point, South Gate Road
Trail detail: It is an easy 3.3 loop trail with an elevation gain of 500 feet. Take the Knobcone Point Road from the parking lot for about 1 mile to Black Hawk Trail. Turn right and continue to Sycamore Creek Road. Turn right again to Devils Slide Trail and turn right. Begin climb out of Sycamore Canyon on this wonderful singletrack trail as it heads back to Knobcone Point Road, where you turn left back to the trailhead. See highlighted trail in map.
Highlights: During our hike, we will review what we learned about all three types of rocks (from our camp at Del Valle). The Cub Scouts will be surprised to learn that Mt Diablo is sedimentary in origin. It was laid down millions of years ago on the floor of the ocean. Within the last one to two million years, a piece of hard, red 160-million-year-old Franciscan rock was pushed up through six to eight miles of overlying rock and soil, tilting and distorting the rock layers and in some places turning them completely upside down. As a result, the fossilized remains of many sea creatures have been discovered here.
Directions: From Crow Canyon Rd continue onto Blackhawk Road. It becomes Diablo Road. Go to Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard and turn right. At the Park boundary the road becomes South Gate Road. Continue up the mountain, past the entrance station to just past Rock City. Park in the Curry Point view area on the left.
Note: This is a great hike but part of it is arduous (avoid heavy lunch). Please bring a bottle of water and sun screen. After the hike, we could go for an ice-cream.
What to bring:
- Park brochure and map.
- Entrance fee $10 per car. You can car pool and reduce vehicle emissions and charges.
- Food, snack (granola bars, trail mix, fruit), water.
- Binoculars, camera, sunscreen.
- Layer your clothes.
Pack Meeting (In the Spotlight)
Date: Friday, May 21, 2010
Time: 6:15m - 9pm
Location: MPR
Agenda
Rank Achievement Ceremony - Wolves & Tigers
Movie Night!
Setup/Opening - Den 9
Gathering - Den 5
Skits - Den 4 & 8
Snack(popcorn)/Clean-up - Den 10
Cubmobile Design Specifications
Here is the step-by-step instructions for building a CubMobile for the upcoming race. Click to open or download the file. Good luck!
Cubmobile Race
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010
Setup: 10:30am - Noon
Race: Noon - 3:00pm
Dear Scouts and Parents,
The most fun and exciting event is almost upon us, the Cubmobile Race will be held on Sunday, May 16th from Noon-3 PM. The Scouts of Pack 1776 will be racing their dens' Cubmobile from the top of the ramp… then being launched by the power of gravity… with nerves of steel… steering their Cubmobile across the finish line… and occasionally… at the end… remembering to HIT THE BRAKE!! This is a timed event, every Scout will race at least twice, and everyone wins a medal for participating. The Scouts LOVE this event and we hope to see you ALL on the race day. if you love racing in real cars, take a look at this 1958 chevrolet apache.
Attached are some of the race car design specifics:
* In contrast with the Pinewood Derby, it is o.k. to recycle old cubmobile carcasses from prior years if your den has access to one.
* Tires must be 10 inches or less in diameter.
* Any rubber tires are acceptable (hard rubber or pneumatic) EXCEPT bicycle tires. Bicycle tires and rims are not safe for this event!
* Wheels may incorporate wheel bearings.
* Any axel type is acceptable for this event (if used, lag screws should be at least 3/8in dia. and 3.5 inches long)
* All framing used in constructing the car should be maximum 2inX4in.
* The turning radius of the cubmobile MUST BE LIMITED by a means such as blocks located less than ½-inch from the frame on the steering arm.
* No additional weights may be added to the cars for the purpose of gaining momentum. Make the car strong enough to survive the race, but adding extra weights is not safe for the drivers or the poor dads at the finish line who have to stop the cars. Additional weights will be removed.
* Don’t have any sharp objects on the car that could impale the driver or a spectator.
* All cars must have a brake.
* All cars must have a seat belt.
* All racers must wear a helmet.
* Decorate the cars as much as you can! Building cars is a tall order for especially the little guys, but painting and decorating them is fun for everyone!
Volunteers are needed and your Den Leaders will be contacting you!
Cubmobile Chair Renne C
[stextbox id="info" caption="Note" align="center"]Please be sure to bring the following:
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- Camping Chairs
- Helmets
- A Racing Spirit!
- Cub Scout Cheer!![/stextbox]
April Hike – Lake Del Valle
Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Lake Del Valle, Livermore
This 3.8 mile loop hike is easy. Trailhead elevation is around 745 feet. Top elevation for the featured hike is about 1130 feet. Trails climb at reasonable grades, and the total elevation change is about 700 feet. Folks new to hiking can shorten the featured hike, or choose an easier, mostly level walk along the shores of the reservoir.
[stextbox id="info" caption="Hike Statistics" align="center"]Distance: 3.8 miles
Time: 2 hours
Be sure to read: Hike info and map[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Directions" align="center"]From Interstate 580 in Alameda County, exit Central Livermore/North Livermore Avenue (exit 52b). Drive south on North Livermore, which turns into South Livermore, passes through downtown, makes a sharp left curve, and turns into Tesla Road (about 3.5 miles from 580). Just past the curve, look for the brown "parks" sign and turn right onto Mines Road. Drive about 3.5 miles, at which point Mines Road veers left. Follow the brown parks signs, and stay straight on Del Valle Road about another 3.5 miles to the park entrance kiosk, on the right side of the road. Park near the snack bar if possible.[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="What to Bring" align="center"]Food, snack (granola bars, trail mix, fruit), water.
Binoculars, camera, layer your clothes.[/stextbox] [stextbox id="alert" caption="Note" align="center"]All scouts and their parent who are not camping should meet us at the camping ground.[/stextbox]
March Hike – Tilden Park
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Tilden Nature Study Area, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
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.
[stextbox id="info" caption="Hike Statistics" align="center"]Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: Allow about 2 hours
Grade: Mostly gentle with some moderately steep grades near the peak
Be sure to read: Hike info, area brochure and map[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Directions" align="center"]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.[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="What to Bring" align="center"]Food, snack (granola bars, trail mix, fruit), water.
Binoculars, camera, layer your clothes.[/stextbox]
USS Pompanito Submarine Overnighter!
Date: June 11, 2010 (1830 Hours) - June 12, 2010 (0830 Hours)
Location: USS Pompanito Submarine
Pack 1776 families,
This year we are heading to the USS Pompanito for a private tour of the submarine and a sleepover on June 11-12! This is for scouts and parents only. Sorry, no siblings.
The cost is $37/person.
Please read this flyer for more details. Evite to soon follow.
Further info:
Pampanito info: http://www.maritime.org/tour/index.php
Directions: http://www.maritime.org/hours.htm
Respond Quickly, event will sell out! 48 people maximum.
Only paid reservations can reserve a space. Contact co-chairs for payment or questions.
Pack Meeting (Take Flight)
Date: Thursday,March 25 , 2010
Time: 7: 00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: MPR
Theme: Take Flight
Agenda
Set up/Opening- Tiger Cub Den 3 (Harry, Lou)
Gathering- Wolves Den 8 (John P, John F)
Skit- Tiger Cub Den 7 (Steve, Alan, Jason)
Skit- Wolves Den 9 (Terri, Ada)
Snack/Clean up- Webelos I Den 1 (Russ, Brad/Debi)
Rank Advancement Ceremony - Webelos I - Den 1 & Den 2
Before the Meeting
Set up: Tiger Cub Den 3 – (Harry, Lou) @ 6:30
Gathering
Pre opening gathering activity: Wolves Den 8 – (John P, John F) @ 6:30
Opening (start on time!)
Tiger Cub Den 3 – (Harry, Lou)
* Flag ceremony
* Pledge of Allegiance
* Cub Scout Promise
* Law of the Pack
Prayer: ...selected scout
Welcome & Introductions- CM Ed
Welcome to all - Theme “Take Flight “
Recognition
Hike: Jaguar hike (aka Lafayette reservoir)- Eka/Bernard
B&G coordinators
Program
Skit- Tiger Cub Den 7 – (Steve, Alan, Jason)
Skit- Wolves Den 9 – (Terri, Ada)
Webelos moment
Rank Advancement Ceremony - Webelos I - Den 1 & Den 2
Activity/Game- Paper Airplane Flying contest
Announcements/Closing
next Camping TBD
next Hike: Bernard/Eka: Date: TBD- Tilden Park
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tilden Park
Activity: View of the Bay – discuss highlights of Bay Area
Cubmaster minute...if time allows
flag closing ceremony- Tiger Cub Den 3 – (Harry, Lou)...if time allows
After the meeting
Refreshments/Clean up - Webelos I Den 1 – (Russ, Brad/Debi)
