March Hike – Tilden Park
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Tilden Nature Study Area, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
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
Be sure to read: 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]
Smoke Signal – March
March issue of Smoke Signals is now available. Click to read. Some highlights:
- Detail information of Blackhawk 500
- Training opportunities
Blackhawk 500 PWD Race
Event: Blackhawk 500 Pinewood Derby Race
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, April 16, 2010
Location: Blackhawk Auto Museum
Pack 1776 Families-
A couple of big announcements: As described below, all cubs are invited to participate in the upcoming Blackhawk 500 pinewood derby race.
AND, special congratulations to our very own Saket A. from Den 12 who won the council wide Blackhawk 500 patch as displayed above. The patch contest was open to all the over 10,000 cub scout youths council wide. AWESOME JOB! Congrats!!
Proudly yours in scouting,
Cubmaster Ed
Online registration is open, REGISTER NOW!
The 11th Annual Mt. Diablo Silverado Pinewood Derby Championship is coming to the Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville on April 24th, 2010! All Cubs from within the Council are invited to participate.
There will be racing, a design competition & great food. We will once again have an open Class for Boy Scouts and Adults! During the event the whole family can tour the Blackhawk Museum's magnificent auto collection and the fabulous exhibits. There will be tons of neat stuff to see and do! Wear your Scout uniform and get in free.
Mandatory car inspections and impounding will occur at the Council Office from 7:00pm to 8:30pm on April 19th, 20th, and 21st. Event rules will be posted here when they become available.
We are also looking for ethusiastic volunteers to help out with the event this year. If you are interested, please contact Tim Welty; [email protected] or 925-674-6125.
Check www.bsa-mdsc.org/bh500 for all the latest race information.
Contact Stephan Olvera, Event Chairman, at (925) 786-3224 or at [email protected] with any questions.
Registration by April 16th!
Register for the 2010 Blackhawk 500!
Patch Design Contest
Congratulations to Saket A. of Pack 1776 for submitting the winning patch design!
We Have A Winner!
Congratulations to Saket A. of Den 12 for winning this year's Blackhawk 500 patch design contest!!
Great Job!
Ice Cream Scooping Scouts Needed at Family Fun Night
Event: Family Fun Night for Book Fair
Date: Tuesday, March 16 , 2010
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: MPR
Hi Pack 1776 Families,
Every year Pack 1776 participates in the “Family Fun Night for Book Fair” at Coyote Creek by wearing our uniforms and helping out by scooping ice cream. Everything has been provided for us and they simply need the Cubpower (& parents!) to make it happen. It’s a good experience for the Cubs and promotes Pack awareness within the school.
Please email me if your scout is interested.
Family Fun Night for Book Fair
Tuesday, March 16th
6:15 PM - Setup
6:30 PM - Event starts
Our participation ends when we are out of ice cream. Best guess is ~7:30-7:45 PM
Class A uniform is preferred.
Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed
USS Pompanito Submarine Overnighter!
Date: June 11, 2010 (1830 Hours) - June 12, 2010 (0830 Hours)
Location: USS Pompanito Submarine
Pack 1776 families,
This year we are heading to the USS Pompanito for a private tour of the submarine and a sleepover on June 11-12! This is for scouts and parents only. Sorry, no siblings.
The cost is $37/person.
Please read this flyer for more details. Evite to soon follow.
Further info:
Pampanito info: http://www.maritime.org/tour/index.php
Directions: http://www.maritime.org/hours.htm
Respond Quickly, event will sell out! 48 people maximum.
Only paid reservations can reserve a space. Contact co-chairs for payment or questions.
Leadership Training
Ever wonder what kind of training is available but don't know where to start? Check out the new Training Schedule page on our site! There are different trainings throughout the year, and there is something for everyone. Check back periodically and don't miss out!
Pack Meeting (Take Flight)
Date: Thursday,March 25 , 2010
Time: 7: 00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: MPR
Theme: Take Flight
Agenda
Set up/Opening- Tiger Cub Den 3 (Harry, Lou)
Gathering- Wolves Den 8 (John P, John F)
Skit- Tiger Cub Den 7 (Steve, Alan, Jason)
Skit- Wolves Den 9 (Terri, Ada)
Snack/Clean up- Webelos I Den 1 (Russ, Brad/Debi)
Rank Advancement Ceremony - Webelos I - Den 1 & Den 2
Before the Meeting
Set up: Tiger Cub Den 3 – (Harry, Lou) @ 6:30
Gathering
Pre opening gathering activity: Wolves Den 8 – (John P, John F) @ 6:30
Opening (start on time!)
Tiger Cub Den 3 – (Harry, Lou)
* Flag ceremony
* Pledge of Allegiance
* Cub Scout Promise
* Law of the Pack
Prayer: ...selected scout
Welcome & Introductions- CM Ed
Welcome to all - Theme “Take Flight “
Recognition
Hike: Jaguar hike (aka Lafayette reservoir)- Eka/Bernard
B&G coordinators
Program
Skit- Tiger Cub Den 7 – (Steve, Alan, Jason)
Skit- Wolves Den 9 – (Terri, Ada)
Webelos moment
Rank Advancement Ceremony - Webelos I - Den 1 & Den 2
Activity/Game- Paper Airplane Flying contest
Announcements/Closing
next Camping TBD
next Hike: Bernard/Eka: Date: TBD- Tilden Park
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tilden Park
Activity: View of the Bay – discuss highlights of Bay Area
Cubmaster minute...if time allows
flag closing ceremony- Tiger Cub Den 3 – (Harry, Lou)...if time allows
After the meeting
Refreshments/Clean up - Webelos I Den 1 – (Russ, Brad/Debi)
