L.E.A.D 2016
Date: Saturday, January 30th, 2016
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm (registration opens at 7:00 a.m.)
Location: Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill (map) (campus map)
Cost: $45 per participant ($55 after January 4th, 2016)
Registration for LEAD (Leader Education and Discovery) on January 30, 2016 is now open.
We know many of you enjoy scouting and volunteering to make the program fantastic for our scouts...
What better way to support Scouting than to attend TRAINING! Not just any training, but the BIGGEST Training event of 2016 -- Leader Education and Discovery (L.E.A.D).
This event is OPEN to all adults. You DO NOT have to be a uniform leader. Everyone is welcome to attend! In this training, you can learn a lot more about scouting or a new skill (how many of you know how to cook using a dutch oven?.... wait.. what is a dutch oven?...)
You can select up to six classes and go from class to class.
Click on the course schedule and their descriptions to help with registration.
Class sizes are limited so register early.
November Hike – Sycamore Grove
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov 22, 2015, 10am-12pm
Location: Sycamore Grove Park (map), Livermore
Meeting Point: Wetmore Road Entrance Parking lot
Attire: Class A or B (dress in layers)
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award
Parking Fee: $5 per vehicle
Hike Info: Hike info
RSVP: Evite
Contact: Hiking Chair Siddharth Bhatia
What to bring:
- binoculars, camera
- layers of clothing appropriate for the weather
- Plenty of water and snacks
The hike at Redwood Park was a great start to our hiking calendar - it was 2.6 miles long with an elevation gain of 1200 feet - quite an achievement for our scouts !
Our next hike in November will be any easy one at the Sycamore Grove Park. The trail is 2.5 miles long with hardly any elevation gain. It will feel like a walk in the park after our Redwood Park hike. Tiger scouts are encouraged to participate. This park has a lot of reptiles and if we are lucky and patient we can see some. Near the wet area, we can see some great blue herons - don't forget to look up. Wandering among the Park's sycamores, you may be fortunate enough to see a fox, a bobcat, or perhaps a Red-tailed Hawk soaring overhead. Magpies and Bushtits chatter as you stroll along quiet trails. A quiet hiker can sometimes find deer, rabbits and hares, ground squirrels, mice, lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, and a variety of birds and insects in the park.
Bingo Night
Date: Friday, Nov 6th, 2015
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm (First game starts at 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary MPR
Cost: $5 (includes bingo, pizza, drinks, cookies and raffle ticket)
Attire: Class A uniform
Once again, Pack 1776 scouts are invited to help call out the letters and numbers during the game.
If your cub would like to call out numbers, you must purchase a ticket. Click on Step 4: Activities, Programs, and PTA Membership and scroll down to PTA Bingo Night. You may pay with your credit/debit card ($5/per person). Your scout must be in his Class A uniform.
Tickets will sell out fast due to a maximum capacity in the MPR.
Kids must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or adult chaperone.
Hope to see you there !
Monterey Bay Aquarium Overnighter
Date: January 9th (Saturday) - January 10th (Sunday)
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Cost: $85 per person
RSVP: Reply to Evite
Payment: Checks payable to Pack 1776 by October 30th
Attire: Class B shirts for scouts and PJs
Must Read: Planning Guide
Scout Form: BSA Activity Consent Form
Let’s explore the Aquarium after hours and sleep with the sharks…in a good way. Signup and turn in your check made to Pack 1776 by October 30th at the Halloween party or in the Pack mailbox. Only paid participants are guaranteed spots. Also, in order for this event to happen, we need at least one BALOO trained adult to attend.
What to Bring: • Aquarium floors are hard - we recommend bringing a sleeping pad to put under your sleeping bag. Mattresses or pads should measure no larger than 39 x 75 x 19 inches (twin) • Pillow • Pajamas (family-appropriate please), toothbrush, toothpaste and face towel (there are no shower facilities) • Camera (no flash) • Earplugs if you are a light sleeper
What to Avoid Bringing: • Food or drinks (see Food section, page 5) • Tents and large mattresses (these block other campers from the view to the exhibits) • Radios, music/MP3 players, iPads/tablet computers or electronic toys
• Strollers/Cots are a tripping hazard in the dark and must be flat against a wall • Flashlights
Sleepover includes:
- An overnight stay (sleeping area may be assigned by the Aquarium based on group type and size)
- Nature movie
- Late night snack and Continental breakfast
- Next day general admission
Important Information
- Dinner is not included. Be sure to eat before arriving. Details of a possible group dinner will be sent out at a later date.
- The entire group has to be present for check-in and late arrival may not be accommodated.
- All campers must vacate the Aquarium by 8:30 a.m. but free to return at 10 am to spend the day at the Aquarium
- The Aquarium is a flash-free facility, camera flashes and flashlights can cause harm to the animals.
- Parking is not included - read the Planning Guide for parking info - the aquarium does not validate parking but there are several overnight parking facilities nearby.
Click here for general information.
Webelos to Boy Scout Transition
Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: LDS Church, 5025 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon
Webelos II parents (no scouts please) should plan to attend the Meridian Roundtable meeting on October 22nd. Learn more about the Webelos to Boy Scout transition and meet representatives from Troops in your area.
While joining a particular Troop is generally a Scout's decision, this event will give parents an opportunity to meet briefly with many Troops and narrow down the search on behalf of the Scout. Each Troop has its own personality and areas of extra focus such as: Leadership, Reverence, Outdoor activities, Service to others, etc. and this event will allow parents to find Troops that meet the Scouts interests, family values, and favorable meeting location (i.e., close to home, at my son's future Middle School, or at our Church).
Most families narrow their search to 3 or 4 Troops before they start attending Troop recruiting events.
Meridian Matters – September 2015
Meridian Matters is a monthly newsletter published by the Meridian District of Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The September issue is now available.
Learn about leader training opportunities, Scouting for Food, the annual L.E.A.D. event, and other district news !
Marksmanship Day 2015
Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Time: Choose from:
- AM Session 9:00AM - 12:00PM (Check in at 8:15 AM)
- PM Session 1:30PM - 4:30PM (Check in at 1:00 PM)
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerritos (map)
Cost: $30 per scout. Lunch included.
Attire: Class A uniform
Bring: Completed authorization form, warm clothes.
Note: This event always fills. Register early.
Marksmanship Day is a Council-led event with BSA trained supervision at a BSA facility range. Two different sessions are available on November 1st. More information and registration are available at the council's webpage. Be sure to wear your Class A uniform !
Upcoming BALOO Training Opportunity
Dear Pack,
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event, presented by the council, that introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly overnight events and camping.
An upcoming training will be offered on November 7th at Camp Herms.
To sign up, fill out the flyer and send it in along with payment to our council office. The registration fees are reimbursable by the Pack upon completion of the training. See more info on the Council's website.
Topics include:
- Aims and Purposes, Health and Safety, Planning
- Equipment, Campfire Planning and a Camp Fire Demonstration
- Round Robin sessions on:
- Stoves, Lanterns, and Fire Safety
- First Aid and Sanitation
- Nature Hikes and Games
- Cub Scout Cooking
Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.
Halloween Party
Date/Time: Friday, October 30, 6-8pm (setup begins at 5:00 pm)
Location: MPR
Cost: Free admission. Nominal fee for concessions.
Attire: Costumes!!
Signup: Just show up and have fun!
Pack 1776 families,
Join us for a Spooktacular good time!
Beware, beware, the ghosts and goblins will be everywhere! ~ All our Cub Scouts and their families are invited to join us for some mayhem and munchies on Friday, October 30th, from 6 to 8 pm in the MPR at Coyote Creek.
Concessions (pizza and water) will be available for a very nominal fee... That night is all about the candy and prizes!
Don't forget to DRESS UP!! It is a HALLOWEEN party! The kids will have even MORE fun when they see that we are getting involved!
We hope to see you there!
~ Pack 1776 Halloween Committee
First Hike of the Year and Outdoor Pack Meeting
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 2pm
Location: Redwood Regional Park,
Canyon Meadow Staging Area (directions)
Cost: $5 parking
Attire: Class A
Bring: Personal water bottle and jacket.
Our Outdoor Pack Meeting will be on Saturday,
Oct 17, 2pm at Redwood Regional Park at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area through the Redwood Gate entrance of Redwood Road. Click on above links for park map and directions.
Carpooling is encouraged due to parking fee of $5 and limited spaces. We will go on a pack hike, conduct the Bobcat face painting ceremony for our new scouts, perform skits with our dens, and have S'mores at the end of the hike. The meeting starts at 2pm. Bring your popcorn order form !
***DEN LEADERS: please have your den prepare a skit for the meeting. Click here for skits ideas.
See you there !
