Cubmobile Race
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011
Time: 12noon - 3pm
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School
Attire: Class A uniforms
Scouts will be racing their dens' race cars 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!!
Be sure to reply by March 11 to this invitation so we can have an accurate head count for the event.
Please bring the following to the race:
- Helmets
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- Camping Chairs
- A Racing Spirit
- Cub Scout Cheer
We hope to see you all on race day!!
Cubmobile Chair
Rennie Chen
Flag Planting at SF National Cemetery
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011
Time: 9am - 12noon
Location: SF National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Blvd, Presidio of San Francisco (map)
Attire: Class A uniforms
Pack 1776 families,
We will be participating in Flag Planting Day at the SF National Cemetery again this year. Attendees will receive a patch and 15% discount to Sports Basement (Presidio Store). Please RSVP by May 21 to reserve your spot.
Event will begin at 9am sharp.
Attendees must be in Class A Uniforms.
Save the Dates for Upcoming Pack Events
Plenty of pack events coming up. Save the Dates! More info to come. Stay tuned.
5/11 (Wed): Coyote Creek Lost and Found
5/15 (Sun): Cubmobile Race
5/20 (Fri): Final Pack Meeting - Movie Night!
5/28 (Sat): Flag Planting at San Francisco National Cemetery
5/29-30 (Sun-Mon): Fundraising at San Ramon Art and Wind Festival
6/11-12 (Sat-Sun): USS Hornet Overnighter
6/20-24 (Mon-Fri): Cub Scout Day Camp (Sold Out)
7/4 (Mon): July 4th Parade at Danville
8/12-15 (Fri-Mon): Camping at Yosemite
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival – Volunteers Needed
Date: Sunday - Monday, May 29-30, 2011 (Memorial day weekend)
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: San Ramon Central Park
Attire: Class A uniform
Sign up: Online
It’s that time of the year again! We are asking the entire Pack 1776 Cub Scout family to participate in the sales of our Cotton Candy Fundraiser at the 2011 San Ramon Art & Wind Festival. In an effort to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate, please note the following guidelines:
1.) At least one parent is required to be with their participating scout in this fundraiser but the entire family is most welcome to join and have fun.
2.) Each shift must have at least 1 Scout Leader present. There will be no more than 4 scouts present inside the booth during any shift.
3.) Try to remember to maintain a Scout attitude while participating in this fundraiser. We should always thank those who we have asked and always wish them a good day, to encourage proper attitude demonstrating good manners and conduct. Class A uniform.
Sign up online here. Contact John Pluth if you have any question.
Family Flight Day
Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Martinez Marina Waterfront Park (directions)
Cost:
- Now thru 8/5: $15 for first family member, $5 each additional family member
- After 8/5: $20 for first family member, $5 each additional family member
- Parents can watch for free
Note: Each paid participant receives a packet of materials needed to participate in events and a Flight Day patch!
Mt Diablo Silverado Council will be hosting the 5th Annual Cub Scout Family Flight Day! All Cub Scouts in the Council and their family and friends are invited. There will be kite flying, glider racing, and many other fun events for the whole family! More information here.
Volunteers needed for Coyote Creek Lost & Found
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: MPR
Pack 1776,
The Lost and Found cart at school is getting full again. We'll need some scouts to help sort through the items. If you can help with this after school next Wednesday, please contact CME Ed.
Thank you.
Stella the webmaster
Cub Scout Olympics
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Acalanes High School, 1212 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette (map)
Cost: $15.00 ($25 at door) Cub Scouts & Siblings, includes awards, patch and BBQ lunch ($5 for adults includes BBQ lunch)
Calling all Cub Scouts and their families! Join the Council at Acalanes High School for an exciting and fun filled day of friendly competition.
Events will be organized by age groups (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Siblings). The individual events are: standing long jump, bean bag toss, frisbee throw, knot tying, obstacle course, and more. The pack events are running relay and tug-of-war.
Lunch and participation item included for youth registration. More information at the Council's website.
Smoke Signals – May
Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The May issue is now available for download.
Find out the latest on Blackhawk 500, Family Flight Day, and training opportunities.
6th Annual ScoutReach Golf Tournament
Who: All Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews and Ships
When: May 2, 2011
Where: Hiddenbrooke Golf Club, Vallejo - "An Arnold Palmer Signature Course"
Why: To support ScoutReach programs in the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council
Cost: Foursome is $500, Individual Golfer is $150, Unit Tee/Green Sponsor is $100.
Scouters!
The Early-Bird registration deadline for the ScoutReach Golf Tournament has been extended to this Wednesday, April 27th, 8am. The time to sign up is NOW!
Come join us on Monday, May 2nd, at the Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo for a wondful day of golf and to help raise money for Scouting.
Individual golfer fee is $150 if you register by this Wednesday (April 27, 2011). Sponsorship opportunities are available to golfers, and non-golfers. We are also encouraging Packs, Teams, Troops, Crews, and Posts to put together a foursome to compete in our annual "Unit Challenge." Please talk to your Parent's Committee and Scouts to register now!
Please visit our website for more information and to register NOW!
For more information and to sign up for the tournament please visit www.bsa-mdsc.org/srgolf.
Scout Night with San Jose Earthquakes
Date: Saturday, July 9, 2011
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara University
Following is a list of upcoming Scout Days/Nights:
05/01 (Sun): Oakland A's Scout Day
07/09 (Sat) San Jose Earthquakes Scout Night
08/28 (Fri): BSA Motorsports at Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma