Fundraising « Cub Scout Pack 1776

3Sep/11

Popcorn Training

Pack 1776,

The popcorn season has arrived! Our sales goal for this year is $5000. Not only every scout participating in this annual fundraising event receives a patch, more prizes and rewards are available for top selling den and scouts. There are many ways to participate. Besides the upcoming show-and-sell at Safeway and Lucky, scouts can sell door-to-door and online. Learn more about this at our first Pack Meeting on Wednesday, September 9th.

Meanwhile, get a head start and check out the training videos for tips on selling popcorn. Contact our Popcorn Kernal Yuji Yamada if you have questions.

Stella Lei
Webmaster

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2Aug/11

Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma – August 28

Hello Scouts of Pack 1776 and Race Fans!

Cubmaster John here!

Hope you are all having an outstanding summer. Our Pack 1776 never slows down on the fun events during the break, and next month's Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma race is the high speed proof of that.

Once again Webmaster Stella worked her magic and arranged for the fastest day of the summer, FREE for scouts and leaders in their class A uniforms, with discounted tickets available for only $20. That's over $35 in savings from the regular price of $55.

We requested 50 tickets to sell. I would ask that you consider attending the race, while extending the invitation and opportunity to your friends, families, neighbors, co-workers to join in on this opportunity to purchase these low,low,low cost tickets, and to support their cubs at Pack 1776.

Here's some info from Stella herself:

- Scouts in Class A do not need a ticket. They are admitted free at the door.
- Friends and family can get discounted tickets from Stella for $20 ($55 regular) with no transaction fee.
- More info on scout day at http://www.infineonraceway.com/scouts
- More info on the race at http://www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/indy_grand_prix_of_sonoma/
- Anyone interested can contact Stella

Tell the boys, I can't promise that Lighting McQueen will be there, but Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick will be.

Thank you for helping support the Pack.

John

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1Jun/11

Cotton Candy Re-cap

If the Art and Wind Festival was a piece of classical music, I'd call it the Nutcracker Sweet...

Intensely hard work, sugar flying over the sales counter, cash flying in.

Again we had a fantastic group of scouts and their devoted, never-complaining parents and siblings, some of which returned from their Flag Planting duties this weekend as well.

No need to call for a Whaaa-mbulance or dial Whine-One-One with this team of heroes. We had all the workings of a finely tuned retail/manufacturing operation. Great experience for our future pillars in the business community!

And to end a perfect weekend, a surprise visit from Mayor Abram Wilson, who came behind the booth where we were cleaning up, specifically to say "Hello" to Pack 1776 and to offer a few picture moments with our hearty scouts and parents.

The Monday's sales, were $1,911.00. Added to Sunday's $1,801.17, we grossed $3,712.17 over the two days. Sweeeeeet!

The scouts who worked the event had a great time. All winners in my book. They include:

Alexander and Brandon B
Andre B
Hayden C
Brennan C
Alex E (A double day worker)
Morgan J
Josh K
Andrew K
Aidan and Emmett L
Ethan M and his sister Zoe (Both worked TWO days in a row)
Vikram M
Jack P (Two day over-time worker)
Austin S
Gurveer S
Dylan W
David X
Evan and Ian Y

The team of parents and scout leaders who made it a success were:

Harry B (set-up, manufacturing)
Don B (manufacturing)
Rennie & Joe C (chef)
Lisa & Michael C (banker)
Ada I (Sales and Operations)
Steve J (manufacturing)
Jeff K (chef and tear down muscle-man)
Harpeet K (manufacturing)
Susan K (manufacturing)
Stella and Alan L (ever NOT see these two working hard?)
Chung M (finance, another two day work horse)
Christie M (currency expert)
Scott S (manufacturing)
Gene W (Motivation and team spirit)
Yan X (manufacturing)
Kari & Yuji Y (operations)
Cubmaster Macey (two day super achiever)

Special recognition and gratitude to Ammy Pluth, the true coordinator and brains of the operation (and of the Pluth family). She made the arrangements for the flawless machinery, event compliance, decorations, training AND worked two ten-hour days in a row, with a huge smiley face the whole time. The Pack is lucky to have selfless members like you.

What kind of weekend was it, Cotton Candy team? It was a great weekend for Scouting!

John Pluth

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27May/11

It’s a Great Weekend for Scouting!

Tomorrow, Pack 1776 will join hundreds of Scouts from all over the Bay Area, and thousands across the country, to pay tribute to those who served. We will be planting American flags at the San Francisco National Cemetery. It is a great honor for Scouts to have such meaningful opportunity and learn citizenship outside of the classroom.

On Sunday and Monday, we will be selling cotton candy at the San Ramon Art and Wind Festival. Besides a lot fun and the opportunity to serve the community, this is the biggest fundraiser for our Pack. Success in previous years has allowed us to enjoy luxuries including state-of-the-art pinewood derby tracks, powerful camp stove, a diverse program, and of course, low membership fees. Thank you to those who signed up to volunteer. For those who hasn't yet, sign up is available online. If you are in town, come by and join us for the fun event. Our booth is at the Alcosta Food Court along Alcosta Blvd (see map). Hope to see you all this weekend.

Meanwhile, some "tips" for the den leads to keep the boys under control. Happy Scouting.

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5May/11

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.

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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.

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.

10Feb/11

Mt Diablo Silverado Council Friends of Scouting Campaign

Hi Pack 1776,

Every February our Pack participates in the annual Friends of Scouting fundraising campaign for the Mt Diablo Silverado Council, and I’m writing to ask you to join my family in supporting this effort for the Council. I will be giving a brief Friends of Scouting presentation at the Blue & Gold dinner this Friday, and I put together the information below to hopefully answer some questions you may have.

Why support the Council?

The Mt Diablo Silverado Council serves over 14,000 scouts in Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Lake, and northern Alameda counties. The Council’s 2011 annual budget is $2,984,598 and 29% of those funds come from the Friends of Scouting campaign. Here is how the Council spends the $2,984,598…85% on programs and activities, 9% on fundraising, and 6% on administration. So you can be assured your contribution will be used wisely for programs and activities. The activities and services provided by the Council are training, camp Herms and Wolfeboro, recruiting materials, administrative services, professional services, insurance, and most everything we need to run Pack 1776.

How do I donate?

Pledge cards and envelopes will be passed out by the Den leaders to the families in their dens at the Blue & Gold dinner Friday. Families are asked to complete the pledge card, and then return the pledge card and their donation or pledge to their Den leader Friday night. I need to turn in the pledge cards and donations next week.

What are my options for donating?

Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted, and should be collected the night of the Blue & Gold dinner. Donating Friday may not be convenient for some, so pledges are another convenient option and can be spread out over time. Pledges for $25 can be taken and reminders mailed. Pledges can be annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly.

How much should I donate?

The Council estimates it costs approximately $185 annually to support each scout, and this is the amount Council hopes each family will contribute. Pack 1776 families have been very generous in the past…some families give more than the recommended amount, some give the recommended amount, some give less. At the end of the day, this is a personal decision, and all contributions regardless of amount are appreciated.

Is my donation tax deductable?

Yes!!!

Want to supersize your donation?

Check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program.

View the presentation by Lynne Leach, Mt Diablo Silverado Council President, former member of the California State Assembly. The presentation is only 4 minutes long, and provides additional information.

On a personal note, fundraising is not something I gravitate to, but I sincerely believe in the Boy Scouts of America and support the Mt Diablo Silverado Council Friends of Scouting campaign with all my heart. As a boy growing up, I was both a Cub Scout and Boy Scout in the Mt Diablo Silverado Council, and I was fortunate enough to attend many of the events and camps supported by the Council. As a Boy Scout, I went to Camp Wolfeboro 4 consecutive years and had the time of my life. In scouting I established friendships with guys that are still great friends to this day. I could not have experienced all that I did if it weren’t for the generous folks that supported the Council then. Now it’s time for me to give back, and I hope you will join me and support the Council’s Friends of Scouting campaign.

Please contact me directly with any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Steve Jackson
Committee Chairperson, Pack 1776
Friends of Scouting Chairperson, Pack 1776

4Feb/11

Friends of Scouting

Many of you have participated in Council events like family camps, day camps, webel-o-ree, marksmanship days, etc. just to name a few. These fun and educational programs would not have existed without your support. Accept the friend request and be a friend of Scouting.

You will hear more about it soon. Meanwhile, find out more about the Friends of Scouting campaign at the Council's website and this video.

12Oct/10

Popcorn Drive Schedule

Our Show-and-Sell Popcorn Drive at Gale Ranch Safeway is coming up and the schedule is posted below. When selling popcorn, make sure the following:

If you are the first den for the day, den leaders, please arrive about 10-15 minutes early to help set up.
A Den leader, Assistant Den leader or designated leader must be present at the time of the shift.
Parents should not just drop off cubs and leave. They should supervise their child.
Cubs should be in full Class A uniforms
You will need to keep track of what was sold and which cub worked the shift. There will be a binder with a tally sheet that will help you keep track of this information. Each den will have their own section in the binder.
Customers can make cash donations, if they don't want to buy popcorn. There will be an envelope for this in the cash box.
Customers can make donations to the military. There will be an envelope for this in the cash box as well.
Last den of the day should help clean up. We shouldn't leave a mess.

Contact Popcorn Kernal Yuji if you have questions.

Shift	Oct 16 (Sat)	Oct 17 (Sun)	Oct 23 (Sat)	Oct 24 (Sun)	Oct 30 (Sat)	Oct 31 (Sun)
12pm - 1pm	-	Den 2	-	-	-	Den 8
1pm - 2pm	Den 11	Den 11	-	Den 8	-	Den 9
2pm - 3pm	Den 7	Den 3	-	Den 3	Den 1	Den 9
3pm - 4pm	Den 7	Den 4	Den 2	Den 3	Den 1	-
4pm - 5pm	Den 7	Den 4	Den 5	Den 6	Den 5	-