Cub Scout Pack 1776
2Dec/09

Smoke Signals – December

Smoke Signals - December 2009

December issue of the council newsletter is now available.

2Dec/09

100 Years of Scouting in Videos

Wonder what Scouting was like in the last 100 years?  Check out this series of YouTube videos from ScoutStuff.org.

1Dec/09

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26Nov/09

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving to all the Pack 1776 Families!

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble, Gob, Gob, Gob!

Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed

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25Nov/09

BSA 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Audiocast Rally

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 5:00 - 5:30pm
Location & RSVP: http://audiocast.scouting.org

 

Passing this on from BSA 100th Year Celebration ...

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Join Our Nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally!
 

Just one month to go!

The year we celebrate our centennial and begin our next century of service.

One of the most exciting moments in our history.

To jump start the celebration, we're bringing together Scouting enthusiasts from coast-to-coast for a nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally. Hosted by AT&T CEO and Chairman and 100th Anniversary Chair Randall Stephenson, National President John Gottschalk, National Commissioner Tico Perez, and me, Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca, we'll recognize your important role and the difference you make - everyday. Through this live audiocast, we'll share important information about how you can be part of the 100th Anniversary. We'll also answer some of your questions (submitted in advance through the link below). Our goal is to rally more than a quarter of a million Scouting enthusiasts - the largest single gathering of its kind in BSA history.

What: 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Audiocast Rally

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009

Time:

8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Mountain
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Pacific

How: RSVP by clicking on "100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally" at http://audiocast.scouting.org. That's also where you'll find the link to the audiocast on December 10th.

You are the reason this great movement works - the passionate supporters and boots on the ground serving youth across America. The 100th Anniversary celebration is meant to inspire, excite, and engage the entire Scouting family. Join us as we embark upon this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Save the date! And, tune in on December 10th.

22Nov/09

December Field Trip – Wildcat Peak

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00PM
Location: Tilden Nature Study Area, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley

Tilden Nature Area

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
More Detail: 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] [stextbox id="warning" caption="Weather Advisory" align="center"]If it rains, we will cancel it.[/stextbox]

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20Nov/09

Scouting For Food – Pick Up

ScoutingForFoodHangerDate: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Hello Pack 1776 Families,

Just a reminder that Scouting For Food - Pick Up is tomorrow morning.

The Dens will need to pick up the donations from their assigned routes between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on this Saturday, November 21st and bring it to outside Coyote Creek School’s MPR between 10 AM and 11 AM.

Thanks a lot,
Rachna
Ana

20Nov/09

New Brighton State Beach Camping Wrapup

Pack 1776 families-

We had a FANTASTIC time camping last weekend at New Brighton State Beach. Action packed fun: The Scouts earned multiple beltloops- Citizenship, Astronomy, Music, Language & Culture. They performed awesome campfire skits & songs. They did a woodworking project, rock painting, foil cooking, and did a morning hike on the beach. The last morning they all participated in a moving flag retirement ceremony.

People are now very excited for future camping trips. One family has plans to use https://www.rent.is/ to visit Iceland for a spectacular adventure, whilst others are looking forward to our next outing. Special thanks to all the families that made this possible. This event was a success because of commitment from all the scouting families that participated- THANK YOU! All the families shared & we all benefit from each others contributions. I'd like especially recognize our camping chair Gapps. This was the largest number of people that have ever camped in our Pack's history & everything was planned & organized perfectly! Take a look at Seaside Planet's Guide to Beach Camping if you're thinking of doing the same, as it has plenty of great tips for a successful trip.

If any of you want to view photos of the camping event they can be viewed on our new Pack 1776 photo site.


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You can view a cool slideshow (upper right tab button), buy pictures or download the full resolution pictures directly to your computers (for free!) . For privacy protection issues all the pictures are password protected.

Hope you enjoy.

Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed

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19Nov/09

Camping New Brighton Video

Hi All,

Please see our Camping Video.

Should you wish to delete your appearance from this video for any reason please don't hesitate to email back so I can edit it.

Yours in scouting,
Marco

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16Nov/09

Capitol March Video

You may have missed Capitol March in October, but don't miss the coverage by ABC News.  Check out this video.  Pay close attention especially when the counter goes to 00:11!  😀

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