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
Scouts Meet Here
I can't believe it is already mid-Summer! Scout track has been updated and that means you can start working on achievements of the new rank!
Are you ready for another year of adventures?
A Brand New Park …
... with more wilderness to explore! The following from East Bay Regional Park District:
On July 22, the East Bay Regional Park District will open its newest park near the Schaefer Ranch Development in Dublin. This 500+ acre park offers spectacular views of the City of Dublin to the east and rolling hills toward Bishop Ranch Open Space to the north. The trail system includes a portion of the Calaveras Ridge Trail. The public is invited to an evening celebration to dedicate this new park. Information of the park can be found here.
If you miss the dedication, you can explore the park with a naturalist as part of the Tuesday Twilight hiking program on August 10. The dedication and hike will begin at the staging area located on Dublin Blvd. two miles west of San Ramon Valley Road in Dublin.
Disclaimer: This is not a scouting event. The above is posted here for informational purposes only.
New Video from BSA Motorsports
Grand Prix of Sonoma is still more than a month away, but you can catch a glimpse of the No.19 IndyCar in action now in this new video from BSA. And don't miss Scouting Magazine's interview of its driver, Alex Lloyd.
Huey Pictures
Big thanks to Harry for the very nice pictures
of the Huey wash and parade.
Check them out here!
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)
Danville 4th of July Parade
Date: Sunday, July 4, 2010
Time:
- 10:15 AM - Arrive for a pre-flight briefing
- 11:00 AM - Parade starts
- 12:15 PM - Parade finishes
Location: Danville, CA
The parade starts at 11:00AM. In spite of there being no seat belts nor seat belt lights, passengers must be prepared to remain seated for the entire low-level flight down Main Street. Parachutes will not be available so no exiting will be allowed until the final Landing Zone is reached and with pilot permission.
[stextbox id="download" caption="Logistics" align="center"]Arrive at 10:15am for a pre-flight briefing.
Meet up at staging area F, on the grass under the big trees just to the south of San Ramon Valley High School (see Staging Areas and Parking Lot Map).[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="alert" caption="Important" align="center"]Scouts and adult participants in Class A uniforms.
Bring enough water, sunscreen, hats.
Closed-toe shoes required. No flip-flops or sandals.
No candy, no gum, no food.
Participants MUST fill out the permission slip to participate.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="warning" caption="Road Closures" align="center"]Please note that Diablo Road and Sycamore Valley Road will be closed at 7:00AM. All the CIRCLES on the parade route map indicate closed roads.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="info" caption="Drop Off" align="center"]You can drop off your scout at the Love Lane drop off area. Directions:
- Take Interstate 680 N
- Exit at El Cerro Blvd
- Head west on El Cerro Blvd
- Right on Danville Blvd/HartzAve
- Left Del Amigo Road
- Left on Verona Ave
- Left on Love Lane
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[stextbox id="info" caption="Parking" align="center"]You can park at the following parking lots (see Staging Areas and Parking Lot Map).
- Del Amigo High School Parking Lot
- Railroad Ave Museum/Lunardi's Parking Lot
- Pete's & Clocktower Parking Lot
- The Park-N-Ride lot, northeast of Sycamore Valley Road, crossing Interstate Hwy 680
Note that the CPC Church parking lot will not be available due to church services this Sunday
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[stextbox id="info" caption="Pick Up" align="center"]The parade starts at Railroad Ave and Hartz, and ends one mile at Sycamore Valley Road and San Ramon Valley Road. You can expect to pick up your scout about 1 hour after they start down the parade route. The pick up area is on San Ramon Valley Blvd located South of Sycamore Valley Road. Bus transportation is provided to return participants to the parade beginning staging areas.
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Reminder: Washing of Parade Helicopter
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Buchanan Field Airport, John Glenn Dr, Concord, CA (map)
More information at the original post.
Thank You from Coyote Creek Elementary
Dear Pack 1776 families,
Thank you for helping with the Lost & Found items at the school throughout the year. We received a thank you note from Principal Marsha Tokuyoshi & Secretary Ann Beaton and would like to share it with everyone.
Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Scout Day
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010
Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA (map)
Fees: Free for uniformed scouts and leaders, $20 others (normally $55!)
Dear Pack 1776 families,
Save the date for Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. Here's the info. More to come.
FREE SCOUT TICKETS
Infineon Raceway is offering all uniformed leaders and scouts a free ticket to see the number 19 BSA IndyCar race in the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma.
FUND RAISING
Other tickets are $20.00 (Normally $55.00). For every ticket that is sold, Infineon Raceway will give back $5.00 to the Pack and $5.00 to the Council.
CAMPING
Infineon Raceway will also be offering scout/family camping in a dedicated campground. Stay tuned for more information.
THE WEEKEND WILL ALSO FEATURE
· FREE commemorative patch for fundraising participants
· Scout-based pre-race ceremony opportunities
· Additional scout activities throughout race weekend
