Mt Diablo Silverado Council « Cub Scout Pack 1776

1Aug/11

Smoke Signals – August

Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The August issue is now available for download.

Learn about the Tour Plan that replaced the previous Tour Permit, a possible council merge, new members in Meridian district, Japan Relief Fund, and more.

1Aug/11

BSA IndyCar Comes to Waterworld!

5May/11

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.

3May/11

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.

2May/11

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.

25Apr/11

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.

25Apr/11

Blackhawk 500

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
Location: Blackhawk Auto Museum - 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir. Danville, CA 94506
Cost: $25

The 12th Annual Mt. Diablo Silverado Pinewood Derby Championship is coming to the Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville on May 21st, 2011! All Cubs from within the Council are invited to participate.

There will be racing, a design competition & great food. 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.

Registration info and event rules will be available at blackhawk500.org. Please contact Tim Welty with any questions at (925) 674-6125 or by email.

3Apr/11

Smoke Signals – April

Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The April issue is now available for download.

Find out the latest on Blackhawk 500, Cub family camps, Scoutreach golf tournament, and many more.

4Mar/11

Friends of Scouting News

News from the Meridian district:

Things are really rolling along for FOS in our district. We are at 20% of our goal having already raised just over $23K!

Top 5 FOS Units (as of Feb 23):

Pack 36 - $8,270
Troop 36 - $4,534
Troop 805 - $2,565
Pack 1776 - $2,341
Troop 815 - $1,240

Thank you, Pack 1776!! There is still time if you have not contributed yet. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online at the Council's website.

4Mar/11

Smoke Signals – March

Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The March issue is now available for download.

Find out the latest on Blackhawk 500, Cub family camps, Cub Scout rangemaster training, Scoutreach golf tournament, distinguished citizen luncheon, and many more.