Boy Scouts of America 2010 Celebrate Scouting Stamp
Celebrate Scouting with the Boy Scouts of America and the United States Postal Service!
On July 27, 2010, in Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia, the Postal Service™ will issue a 44-cent, Scouting commemorative stamp, designed by Derry Noyes, Washington, DC.
To create this original design, illustrator Craig Frazier, Mill Valley, California, depicted the images of two different scouts in clothing and accessories that are often part of the outdoor scouting experience — hats, packs, boots, and binoculars. At first glance, one sees the large silhouette of a scout peering through binoculars. Within this figure is another scout perched atop a mountain taking in the vista. "I wanted a level of discovery to be portrayed in the stamp itself," Frazier recalls.
He continues, "The small figure and landscape indicate very hard, directional light coming from low on the horizon — either early morning or late afternoon. The sky has that pale blue to indigo transition that happens only at those two times of day."
The stamps and other collectible items are available for pre-order at the online Postal Store, and they go perfectly with the BSA Centennial Letterheads. To learn more about the stamp and the associated Supporting Our Troops program, visit the BSA Centennial website.
Camp Time at San Mateo County History Museum
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: San Mateo County History Museum (map)
Fees: Free for uniformed scouts and leaders, members, and kids under 5; $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors
San Mateo County History Museum has partnered with Pacific Skyline Council in celebration of the Scouting Centennial and set up exhibits to showcase Scouting in the early years. This exhibit is available until the end of the year, but Scouts can enjoy it for free on August 21st. See the following flyer for more information.
San Mateo County History Museum is also one of the three museums that you need to visit to earn this special Museum Tour Patch. Download this passport, bring it to the museum and have it stamped. After visiting 3 participating museums, parents can purchase the Museum Tour Patch for $1 at the Scout offices in Palo Alto (map) or Foster City (map).
P.S. Visiting a museum also satisfies one of the requirements of the Collecting Belt Loop.
IMPORTANT: More Info on BSA Youth Protection Training
Important information from the District:
To Meridian Scouters,
Many of you may have already received notification on changes to BSA's Youth Protection Training Policies. If not, please review these changes CAREFULLY. It is VERY IMPORTANT that all Meridian Scouters follow the new mandatory requirements as outlined in this guideline.
NOTE the new requirements for New Registered Leaders -- they cannot turn in an Adult Registration Application until they have completed Youth Protection Training!
More information can be found in this FAQ.
Please let me know if you have any questions...
YiS,
Ray Chan
Training Chair
Meridian District
925-548-6179 - Cell
Reminder: Summer Camping in Tahoe!!
Date: Saturday, August 7, 2:00PM - Monday, August 9, 12:00PM
Location: Lake Tahoe - Sugar Pine Point State Park (map)
Fees: $15 per person per night
Four weeks to go until the most awesome camping event of the Summer!! It's not too late. Check your calendars... do NOT miss out on camping at spectacular Sugar Pines right next to Lake Tahoe. This is an amazing family experience. Your Cubscout will love it! (You will too.) Please let us know... and thank you!
Pack 1776
Uniforms on Clearance
Clearance is on at BSA online shop and Scout Shops. Hot items like uniforms and gears are going fast. More info below:
You're one click away from the best Scout-gear deals you can find! With closeout savings in every category, you'll find hundreds of incredible buys when you shop our online Closeout Catalog. Discover up to 65% savings on clearance and discontinued items, while supplies last!
These products are sure to go fast but we're always adding new ones. Make it a habit to shop the Closeout Catalog whenever you visit ScoutStuff... check in regularly to check out the deep discounts and unbeatable savings!
And be sure to look for closeout items in our stores as well. Supplies are limited and selection varies online and at national Scout Shops. All prices are permanent markdowns. Once items sell out they're gone, so shop today.
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.
