Scouting for Food 2021
What: Scouting for Food
When:
Nov 6, 2021 — Distribute door hangers to assigned area homes
Nov 13, 2021 — Pick up food donations from same homes after 9am + drop off in front of Coyote Creek MPR by 12pm
Where: See map for assigned areas by den; Den Leaders have assigned specific blocks to scouts within each den
What to wear: Class A uniform, approved face covering
Scouting for Food coordinators: Satwant & Anjula, Cassie
The food that we collect will go to various food banks across the Bay Area to be distributed to those in need. And the need is great, this year especially!
We accept canned foods and non-perishable food items. Canned and boxed foods, cereal, pancake mixes, crackers, and pasta are great! Protein items like canned tuna, ham, sardines, SPAM, and peanut butter are much needed. Please do not donate glass objects or food that will perish soon.
For those new to scouting, this is a wonderful opportunity for our scouts to participate in a community service project. Den leaders are responsible for ensuring their den's full participation in this event. All participating scouts will receive a cool patch.
Please sign up to volunteer
We need 4 volunteers to drive their minivan/SUV to take the collected food from Coyote Creek to the main collection site at Bishop Ranch / 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon.
General reminders
- Wear Class A Scout uniform
- Wear an approved face covering — applies to everyone involved in Scouting for Food
- Keep your scouts in view at all times
- Supervise scouts when crossing roads
- Bring and use hand sanitizer
- DO NOT to enter a donor's residence
Door hanger distribution — November 6
- Distribute door hangers on another day this week, iff not possible on Nov 6
- Place door hanger on the door or partially under the doormat
- Do not place door hangers in mailboxes
- Knock or ring doorbell after placing door hanger and take a few steps back
- Speak with the resident about the program
Food donations pickup — November 13
- Pick up food donations from the same homes where you distributed door hangers
- Do not pick up earlier than 9am
- Knock or ring doorbell at every house that received a door hanger and did not leave a donation; maybe they forgot and would give on the spot if asked kindly
- Drop off the collected food donations in front of Coyote Creek MPR between 10am and noon
- If you cannot drop off by 12pm, drop off directly at the main collection site at Bishop Ranch / 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, by 1pm
As with any pack activity, please adhere to the pack's COVID statement. If you or your Scout are sick, are experiencing COVID-like or flu symptoms, or may have been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home and inform your Den Leader ASAP so they can make arrangements to cover your Scout's area.
Other ways to donate Tell your family, friends, and neighbors! With the many fortunes and blessings our community has, this is a great way for everyone to give back. And donating is easy! Anyone in the community can drop off food donations in the marked bin outside the Coyote Creek office on Wednesday, November 10, during school hours, or in front of the Coyote Creek MPR on Saturday, November 13, 10:00 am to noon. Thank you for coming together to serve the community!
Cub Scout Marksmanship Day
November 7, 2021
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- Date: Sunday, November 7, 2021
- Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerritos
- Attire: Class A uniform
Bring:
1. 2 copies (only need 2, not 4) of the completed Shooting Sports Permission Slip
2. Completed Event Permission Slip
3. Warm clothes & facecovering CAMP HERMS IS ALWAYS COLD. BRING JACKETS.
4. Water bottle with water
5. Snack and/or lunch
Read the instructions and kindly register below.
Marksmanship Day is a District level event with BSA trained Rangemasters at a BSA facility range.
- Tigers through Webelos can join us for a marksmanship day and work towards earning the Cub Scout Shooting Award for your rank.
NON-REGISTERED YOUTH AND LIONS CANNOT PARTICIPATE.
- There will be BB gun and Archery stations.
- You can sign up for both, but given we want each scout to have a turn at at least one station, you may not be able to do both events.
- Each session involves instruction on the device, history of the sport and other information required by the award.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Register on the Google form by telling us who you are. Then, tell us what event (Archery or BB gun) you really want to do and what sessions are your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice. Once we receive a final headcount, we will advise you of your time slot/session. We’ll do our best to accommodate your choices and if there is space, try to let you do both events. With 80+ kids in the unit, we want to make sure everyone has a chance, especially the older scouts.
Register here: Yee Haw!
Registration will be open until November 1st .
Kindly refer to the Pack Covid-19 policy.
Face coverings are required for all attendees
Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times. While we will have hand sanitizer, please also bring your own.
All face coverings (whether disposable or reusable) must:
o Be made with at least two layers of breathable material
o Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin
o Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
o Be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the person to remain hands-free
o Shall not contain a valve which allows air to be exhaled from the mask.
o Open-chin triangle bandanas are not acceptable face coverings.
The use of face coverings is not a substitute for physical distancing.
Do NOT attend the event if you or a family member have experienced these symptoms in the 14 days leading up to the event:
o In contact with someone known or suspected to have COVID or the below symptoms.
o Fever or chills
o Cough
o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
o Fatigue
o Muscle or body aches
o Headache
o New loss of taste or smell
o Sore throat
o Congestion or runny nose
o Nausea or vomiting
o Diarrhea
October 24: Rodeo Lagoon Hike
NOTE: HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Date/Time: Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 11am
Location: Rodeo Lagoon, Sausalito
Meeting Point: Marin Headlands Visitor Center — 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito
Fee: None (bridge toll only)
Hike Info: Hike info
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch / Progressive Hike Award / optional Junior Ranger
Contact: Hiking Chair Kushal Kaleshwari (925-639-5493)
RSVP: Evite
Attire:
- Class B and dress in layers — the weather may change rapidly
- Approved face covering
- Sturdy closed toe shoes
What to bring:
- binoculars, camera
- Lunch — there are no food vendors at this location
- Plenty of water and snacks
We will meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at 11:00 a.m. Scouts who choose to become junior rangers can get Junior Ranger booklets from the Visitor Center. The hike will begin promptly.
The start of the Rodeo Lagoon Trail Loop is at the picnic area. First cross the footbridge, heading north towards Bunker Road. Go left towards the ocean, following the path around the lagoon. Return to Rodeo Lagoon Loop and continue to follow the path back to the picnic area.
![Rodeo Lagoon](https://pack1776.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GGNRA-All-Trails-mark-up-1.jpg)
Be on the lookout for migratory birds to identify, flowering coastal plants, and of course, poison oak. When you reach the beach take some time to identify the multi-colored pebbles you'll find there (namely chert, greenstone, jasper, carnelian, agate, and more). Please remember not to collect specimens of any kind from the park.
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please adhere to the pack's COVID statement. If you are sick, are experiencing symptoms, or may have been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home
October 29: Halloween Party
Attire: Costumes!
Cost: Free to participate
Food: Pizza, popcorn, and shaved ice available!
Bring: Reusable water bottle
In keeping with our effort to be conservation and enironmentally minded, please bring a water bottle as no bottled water will be sold at this event.
RSVP: Evite
RSVP by: Oct 22 so we can get a count for food and prizes
Sign up to volunteer: SignUpGenius
Beware of ghosts and goblins! Come join Pack 1776's annual Halloween bash for an evening of Halloween themed carnival games, fun, and prizes! The entire scouting family is welcome. Get into the spirit and come dressed up in your Halloween best. Get your picture taken at the photo booth. And everyone in the family is eligible to win prizes for costumes.
We would like to thank these local businesses who sponsored our Halloween party with gift card prizes for games:
Happy Lemon (by Safeway in Blackhawk)
Crumbl Cookies (by Target in San Ramon)
Teaspoon (by Trader Joes in San Ramon)
Creme Si Bon (by Trader Joes in San Ramon)
Boba Bliss (by Alcosta Blvd & San Ramon Valley Blvd)
Jamba (by Spouts in San Ramon)
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See you there....if you dare!
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please adhere to the pack's COVID statement. If you are sick, are experiencing symptoms, or may have been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home
September 19: Bike Hike!
Date/Time: Sunday, September 19, 2021 @ 9:30 a.m.
Location:Sycamore Park and Ride to Hap Magee Ranch Park and back.
Distance: 2.8 miles one way - approx. 6 miles total
Time: Allow 60-70 mins
Attire: Class B uniform
Meeting Point:Sycamore Park and Ride Lot
RSVP: here so we can get a headcount
Trail:Take the Iron Horse Trail going north starting at Sycamore Valley road. Head on to Camille Ave and bear right. Cross Danville Blvd to head to Hap Magee Ranch Park. Kids can take a break at the park and have some snacks and water and get ready for the journey back. See map below.
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2021 Popcorn Show & Sell
Many things are new this year, so please read the below and download the Trails End App
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Does your scout need to practice his or her public speaking, good manners, or accepting rejections gracefully? Selling popcorn is a great way to practice all these skills! This year we booked opportunities at different locations; try them all! Sales earned at the store, along with your individual sales to friends and neighbors, all count toward your scout's Trails End Prizes and rewards through Pack 1776!
Why do we do this?
This is a key fundraiser for our council and pack.
73% of all popcorn funds will go to support scouting locally - proceeds are shared between our council, our local district and our Pack. MDSC and Meridian District use these funds to support activities such as Webeloree, Summer Day Camp, insurance, training and much more and keep participation costs low. Our fundraising effort helps to make Scouting a great experience for our scouts. Here is a sampling of the Pack 1776 activities supported by your fund-raising efforts and participation:
- Halloween Party
- Pinewood Derby Equipment, Awards and Facilities Rental
- Pack Camp Outs, craft and skill station supplies, food
- Blue & Gold Celebration entertainment and dessert
- End of the Year Graduation
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We've chosen to do a shorter sales period this year.
This year we are concentrating our fundraiser for 3 weeks in September. We have multiple storefront locations reserved with Draeger’s and Safeway.
This year everyone needs to download the Trails End App as:
- Signing up for sales shifts will only be on the App.
- Credit Card sales will be used through the App by using a Pack supplied Square Reader or typing in the credit card number.
- Door to Door / Sales to families can be made through the APP.
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You may download the App by also texting "APP" to 62771.
Select "Meridian" for the district and "Pack 1776" for the unit.
There is one account per scout, so Mom and Dad, one of you will have to set up the account and give that log in information to the other parent.
What is our goal? What are the rewards?
Our goal is for every scout to sell $250.
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Every scout that sells $250 or more will receive a cool camping flashlight!
The top three individual sellers will a prize:
- 1st: 2 x “1-Day” Single Park Tickets to Disneyland (Peak Time Tickets);
- 2nd: RC Drone with 1080P HD Camera Live Video 120°Wide-Angle WiFi Quadcopter
- 3rd: Hydration Backpack
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Scouts that sell $350 or more can earn Amazon Gift Cards through the Trails End Reward Program. Click here for the prize flyer.
Parents Earn Volunteer Hours This Year
A parent may earn 1 hour of volunteer credit per 2 hour shift. This goes towards the 10 hour volunteer deposit. Only one credit per family per shift. There is no limit on the shifts you may staff - each 2 hour block will earn your family a 1 hour credit.
Be sure to read Pack 1776 Popcorn Sales Station Instructions
Be sure to read PACK 1776 Popcorn Sales Station Instructions (2019) If you’re the first or last shift, you must pick up or return the popcorn and cash box to our Popcorn Chairperson Ramesh's home.
Alternatively, you can also:
1) Show and Sell at the locations where we have reserved spots. See the App for these locations and times.
2) Take Order: let your customers choose all the flavors of the Trails End App; collect the advance payment. Popcorn will be available for you to pick up and distribute in mid-November.
3) Online: Set up an account at trails-end.com and sell online. Note that Trails End will ship the popcorn for a fee unless a certain minimum order is met.
When selling door to door, please follow these safety rules:
- Never enter someone’s home.
- Don’t carry large amounts of cash with you.
- Always walk on the sidewalk and driveway.
- Always sell with another scout or adult.
- Remember to wear your Class A uniform, be respectful and have fun!
First time selling? Here's a video on what this is all about!
Pack 1776 Open House
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting to learn about Cub Scouting and Pack 1776. We have many things planned for this year!
- Date: August 19, 2021
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting here.
You can now sign up online for Cub Scouting and invite friends to join too!
Download our step by step registration instructions here.
All scouts must submit:
1. Complete the online Pack 1776 Registration Form
2. Complete the Medical Form Parts A & B
3. Make a copy of the front & back of your scout’s medical insurance card.
4) Registration check written to Pack 1776. Write your Scout's name in the memo line.
- $275 for Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos scouts (First through Fifth grades in 2021-2022). Prices are even lower if you sign up to volunteer as a leader or chairperson. We only accept Fifth graders if they have completed Webelos I.
- $200 per new Lion scouts (those who will be in Kindergarten in 2021-2022)
5) A separate $200 volunteer deposit check per family, post-dated to 4/1/2022. Write your Scout's name in the memo line. We will hold onto your check and shred it after you have completed 10 service hours.
Mail or Drop off your completed paperwork to the Scout Box inside the Coyote Creek School Office.
Family Scouting: Girls Welcome!
Our Pack is open to boys and girls. By welcoming girls into the program, even more youth will have access to the character development and values-based leadership that Scouting promises.
Lions: Kindergarten age youth; Come try it out!
We are celebrating fiver years of participation in the national Lion program! As a Lion, your kindergartner will make friends, laugh loud, gain confidence, discover nature, and most of all…have fun. A kindergarten-age boy or girl and his or her adult partner join and attend meetings and activities together. Recognizing how Lions are integral to the success of our program and to introduce them to the world of Cub Scouting, the Pack has discounted the normal registration fee to $200 and waived the volunteer deposit.
Click here for more information or to register.
Pack 1776's annual membership fee includes the cost to register with the Boys Scouts of America, the Council Program Fee, a one year subscription to Scout's Life magazine, a Pack 1776 Class B uniform t-shirt, award belt loops, pins and patches and expenses in events like Halloween Party, Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, etc.
9/11 Patriot Day
September 10, 2021
- Date: 9/10/2021 (Friday)
- Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am PDT
- Location: Coyote Creek School - Sundial Courtyard
- Uniform: Class A
- Please RSVP to the Evite (link coming soon)
Pack 1776, along with the Girl Scouts of Coyote Creek Elementary, will participate in the opening flag ceremony for Coyote Creek's 9/11 Memorial to be held at 8:35 am on Wednesday, September 11th.
Scouts who want to participate must arrive at the Sundial area behind the office at 8:00 am in your full Class A uniform.
WE COULD USE YOUR HELP organizing/wrangling the scouts. Sign up here (link coming soon)
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August Pack Meeting
August 25, 2021
- Date: August 25, 2021
- Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
- Uniform: Class A
- Preview of the Scouting Year
- Den Chief Ceremony
- Parent Orientation and New Scout Registration
- Scout Skills: Square Knot
- Popcorn University
Register before our first Pack Meeting so that you won't miss out on the fun!
September Pack Meeting: Working Dogs
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September 15, 2021
- Date: September 15, 2021
- Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm NOTE EARLIER TIME
- Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
Following our Opening Ceremony, join us for an evening of fun as we learn about working dogs. We will be visited by working dogs and their human counterparts from the Oakland Police Department and United States Coast Guard.