SEPTEMBER 2007 SMOKE SIGNALS Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Issue # 2007/8 Boy Scouts of America
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2ND ANNUAL SCOUTREACH GOLF TOURNAMENT Important Dates 2 The 2nd Annual Scoutreach Golf Please stay tuned for more information FOS 2 Tournament was met with resounding regarding next year’s tournament. Join in New Eagles 3 success and fun for everyone! Held at the fun at a beautiful course and sponsor the Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo on Training Opportunities 11 your local Scoutreach programs as you June 6, 2007, the participants met for a day play. If you are interested in participating Aklan 17 of good golfing, good weather, good food or have a company that would be interested Black Diamond 18 and good company. The proceeds from in sponsorship opportunities, please the event went to support the Scoutreach contact Chelsea McClain at finance@bsa- Chief Solano 19 programs throughout the Council. mdsc.org. Herms 20 Iron Horse 21 An outstanding game was played by Rich See you there! Davis, Pat Clay, John McKenna and Ken Lake 22 Sasloff, who took home 1st Place trophies Marsh Creek 23 as the best foursome of the tournament! Meridian 24 Also taking home an award was Jon Strasburg, for achieving the “Longest Muir 25 Drive,” and Elizabeth Witt for winning the Napa Valley 26 “Closest to the Pin” award. Silver Gate 27 Once again, a foursome from Troop 239 Memorials and Tributes 28 blew the competition away with the best score of all the participating units. You can see their Unit Challenge award displayed POPCORN! at the Council Office. We’re still waiting Registration forms are for another unit to give them a run for their on page 8! money, so start polishing up your game for next year!
2007 SCOUTING FOR FOOD This year’s Scouting for reduce the impact on the environment, and that this year! Food will be a little will be a small part in helping solve Global KTVU Chanel 2, and KGO Chanel 7 will different from what Warming issues. help with Public Service Announcements you are used to on TV, and Clorox Co. will sponsor the doing. To begin with, Door Hangers should be placed at door hangers. As this is the first year the bags have gone residents’ doors on Saturday November with Door Hangers it may be a good idea away and in their 10, and food should picked up on Saturday to knock at the doors where no food is in place will be a Door November 17, 2007. All units are expected view simply to serve as a reminder. Good Hanger asking the families to participate in this activity. Last year we luck, have fun, be safe, and collect lots of to place the food in view of the street, in collected almost 250,000 pounds of food food! a recycled bag or box. This should help for the needy, and we hope to improve on Camping Information on Page 12! Page
CALENDAR SAILING TO SUCCESS - 2007 FOS CAMPAIGN 2007 GOAL ACTUAL as of 8/21 % GOAL sEPTEMBER 2007 AKLAN $130,000.00 $118,782.00 91% 1-3 Fall Camp at Wolfeboro (Cont) IRON HORSE $90,000.00 $104,716.00 116% 1 Popcorn Sale Begins MARSH CREEK $30,000.00 $30,003.00 100% 3 Labor Day-Service Center Closed MERIDIAN $105,000.00 $111,819.00 106% 7-9 Fall Camp at Wolfeboro BLACK DIAMOND $30,000.00 $25,884.00 86% 11 Day Camp Meeting CHIEF SOLANO $30,000.00 $35,308.00 118% 11 Key 3 HERMS $60,000.00 $44,037.00 73% 14-15 HAT Core MUIR $60,000.00 $54,343.00 91% 14-16 Fall Camp at Wolfeboro LAKE $15,000.00 $15,050.00 100% 20 Fire-up for Scouting NAPA VALLEY $45,000.00 $45,772.00 102% 21-23 Fall Camp at Wolfeboro SILVER GATE $50,000.00 $66,502.00 133% 22 OA Lodge Banquet SCOUTREACH $15,000.00 $15,026.00 100% 24 International Committee Meeting COUNCIL $190,000.00 $176,742.00 93% TOTAL $850,000.00 $843,984.00 99% 26 HAT: Basic Backpacking - Orientation 27 Brownsea Reunion FOS is SAILING to SUCCESS because of…. 28-30 OA Wolfeboro Ordeal YOU! Thank you all for your participation in the 2007 Friends of Scouting campaign. Because of your financial contribution we are able to provide a quality oCTOBER 2007 program to the over 21,500 youth in the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council. 1 Golf Tournament 6-7 Webeloree Also a BIG THANKS to all of our District FOS Chairs… Aklan- Wes Hilton 9 Day Camp Meeting Iron Horse- Randy Summers 9 Key 3 Marsh Creek- Diane Alexander Black Diamond- Rick Hornbeck 12-13 HAT: Basic Backpacking – Course Chief Solano- Jamie Allen 12-14 Cub Family Camp – Old West Herms- Milton Barney 16 District FOS Training Meridian- Jim Berry Muir- Al Limberg 19 John Muir NYLT last Troop meeting Silver Gate- Eric Freeman 20-21 Webeloree Our Districts would not have been successful with out the help of all the Unit 20-21 Jamboree on the Air/Jamboree on FOS Chairs – Thank you. the Internet 22 International Committee Meeting And to the Captain of our boat, Ron Grafton, thank you for your leadership as the Council FOS Chair. 24 Council Coordinating Meeting 26-28 Cub Family Camp – Halloween Fest Please welcome “aboard”, Wes Hilton, who will be taking over for Ron as the 2008 Council FOS Chair.
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JUNE-AUGUST NEW EAGLES Ara Judge Draper Crew 0367 Clark Morgan Stratford Team 0492 Ethan Alexander Watts Team 0793 Tyler Russell Abbott Troop 0012 Andrew Brown Cherry Troop 0057 Maximilian A. F. Mayeri Troop 0057 Patrick Chia-Ming Chang Troop 0100 Christopher Allan Fowler Troop 0146 Scott William Brower Troop 0153 Christopher Morris Clowdsley Troop 0216 Christopher Alan Scanlin Troop 0219 Eric James Ranstrom Troop 0234 Emil Jon Leones Chavarria Troop 0239 Matthew Carl Voll Chernin Troop 0241 Taylor Anthony Glieden Troop 0241 Derek Andrew Hellender Troop 0246 Richard Davis Hardy Troop 0246 Reese Tristan Jones Troop 0246 Derek Harvey Schroyer Troop 0277 Thomas John Reynolds Troop 0302 Austin Daniel Rittenour Troop 0380 Marshall Tang Roner Troop 0401 Ross Spencer Cowan Terminello Troop 0405 Scott William Langevin Troop 0444 Laurence David Madrigal Troop 0450 Andrew James Hall Troop 0484 Brian Philip Hennessy Troop 0490 Jarod Preston Meecham Troop 0729 Garrett Thomas Bell Troop 0810 Steven Andrew Soza Troop 0810 Matthew Lee Austin Troop 0815 Jonathon Lynlee Jansen Troop 0888 Brady Michael Anderson Troop 1811 Kevin Brunn Benjamin Troop 7045 Joshua David Wilkinson Troop 7077 Matthew Ryan Judd Troop 8151 Steven Mathias Weber Troop 8182 Kyle Eugene Brunson Troop 8481 Sean Philip Corson Troop 8853 Page
FALL CAMP Harvest in the Vineyard Yes, it’s true, summer is sadly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any more opportunities to go Please join us for our annual camping! That’s right, Camp Wolfeboro is still open for units Harvest in the Vineyards to come up and participate in its Fall Camp Program! Auction on November 10th at the new Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. Cost Fall Camp is a program operating weekly from Friday to of the event ($150 per person) includes a Sunday (Labor Day weekend is Friday to Monday). Activities gourmet dinner and wine, silent auction, include: Swimming, Rowing, Canoeing, Rock-climbing, and live auction. We have wonderful Rifle-Shooting, Shotgun-Shooting, and Handgun-Shooting items such as unique Napa Valley wines, (for Venture Units). vacation homes, restaurants, beauty and entertainment gift certificates, Space is still available in the first four weekends in September. airline tickets, gift baskets, specialty The cost of the event is only $54.00 which includes all meals services, golf packages and much, (Sat. breakfast to Sun. Lunch) and all of the activity costs, much more. which means you can come up and climb or shoot to your heart’s content and not have to pay anything extra! For more If you would like to receive an invitation information please contact the Council Program Secretary or have a donation, please contact Pam Smith at (925) 674-6126 Chelsea McClain (925) 674-6172 or [email protected]. For further details, turn to page 12. See you at camp!
E! IL AB L L AV A E STI L SP A C Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Boy Scouts of America
2007 INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT at Orinda Country Club October 1, 2007 Individual Players: $500 Sponsorships Available: $500 —$10,000+ For mor e infor mation or to r egis ter , contact Chelsea McClain at [email protected] or 925-674-6172.
SUPPORT SCOUTING
All proceeds benefit Scouting programs for boys and girls in the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council BSA. Serving Contra Costa, Napa, Lake, Solano and N. Alameda Counties. Page
VENTURING: SCOUTING’S NEXT STEP
Announcing the formation of the TEEN LEADERS’ COUNCIL (TLC). The Teen Leaders’ Council is a council wide group of Venturing youth officers. With the approval and under the direction of an adult advisor, the Teen Leaders’ Council plans council wide Venturing activities. The TLC will meet quarterly and chart the course of Venturing in the MDSC.
For more information please contact Joe Darr 925-674-6156 or [email protected].
LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE CUB SCOUT SLEEPOVER
Who: Boys grades 3-5 and adults When: Saturday - Sunday, March 1-2, 2008 Where: Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley Cost: $55 per person (Patch included) Capacity: 150 min – 250 max Registration opens: September
Come to the best Sleepover around at the Lawrence Hall of Science! This sleepover is just for Cub Scouts and friends. Experience a full evening program that includes interactive science learning adventures and free time to explore the exhibits. Sleep in the halls under our special featured exhibit Speed. Evening snacks will be provided, and in the morning enjoy a wonderful continental breakfast.
Please register through the Lawrence Hall of Science at http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/ or call 510-642-5134.
Please note: Participant will need a sleeping bag, pillow, and overnight clothes. Please label all of your items. One adult per 5 children is required. For a unit to attend, there must be an official Tour Permit filed through the Boy Scouts. Page
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN CELEBRATION
On June 24, 2007, at the Historical Shadelands Ranch Museum, the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council honored Bob and Fran Schroder for their contributions and dedication to the city of Walnut Creek and to the Boy Scouts.
By all accounts, everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed the good food, good company, good speakers, and beautiful weather!
The Distinguished Citizen Celebration kicked off at 3:00pm with tours of the museum and displays of Eagle projects and Venture Crew activities by members of Crew 100 and Troops 810, 239 and 221. The event continued with a BBQ dinner and talks by Eagle Scout Art Thompson of Troop 237 and Venturer Deanna Ping of Crew 100.
Bob and Fran were presented with a commemorative crystal vase with Distinguished Citizen engraving, by the Scout Executive Al Westberg. The event was emceed by the Honorable Lynne Leach.
Support World Scouting Scouts from over 200 countries (that’s more than the UN has) attended the recent World Jamboree in England. Support Scouting in poorer countries by holding a World Friendship Fund collection in your unit during 2007. This fund has always been Scout to Scout, with small change and small bills or a portion of a Scout’s allowance. To add an incentive for larger donations, your committee will give the special commemorative WFF patch to anyone who donates $10 or more. Go to http://www.mdsc-ic.org/wff/index.php for details and a form.
Artwork by Eagle Scout Matt Seuferer Eric Fuller and Ryan Hughes of Troop 405 load Arundo into a dumpster. Lillian Remer Photo Page
MDSC Scouts Celebrate the Centennial of Scouting Worldwide
With over 100 campers and over 200 participants at the summit, our council contributed in a major way to the worldwide Scouting Sunrise celebration, which took place around the world on Aug 1 at 8:00 AM local time.
KTVU Channel 2 news crews and Contra Costa Times reporters were there evening and morning to cover the event. Early risers enjoyed a continental breakfast, courtesy of Noah’s Bagels of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek and Peet’s Coffee of Lafayette and Danville.
Cub Scouts camping on Mt Diablo for the centennial vigil campfire July 31. -Dan Honda CC Times
George Fosselius, Eagle Scout 1958, blew the Kudu to begin Scouting’s second century, after which brand new Cub Scout, Byron Sandiland of Pack 282, received his brand new neckerchief from his Dad. Thanks to Bob Witbeck, Tom Cooper, Lee Palmer, Gary Tom, Sean Martin, Clint Collier, the many Scouters who pitched in, and past International Representative Mike Seuferer for working to make the ceremony a success. Special thanks go to Mayor Mike Shimansky of Danville for reading the Danville Proclamation and to Representative George Miller and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for sending greetings. MDSC Representatives Around the World
With two Jamboree Troops in England, led by Chuck Savage and Tom Eppenberger, Randy Summers and Brian Thiessen on WJ Staff, a Venturing Crew in Kenya (Crew 405 of Pleasant Hill) advised by Paul Tilton a Venturing Crew in Japan (Crew 26 of El Cerrito) advised by Berkeley Scouter Paul Maheu, and International Committee member Vince Lipinski in England at Brownsea and Hylands Park, we were surprised that so many were eager to participate in our humble event atop 1173-meter Mt Diablo. Visit http://www.mdsc-ic.org/council/index.php for details on some of the treks.
Centennial Continues With Service Projects
Our annual good turn for our neighbors was a huge success, with the removal of the evil and invasive Arundo (“be very afraid!”) and at least two truck loads of litter and debris from Ellinwood Creek next to the Council Service Center Saturday Aug 4th. Thanks to Lily Remer and Tom Cooper for organizing the event and feeding the volunteers, which included members of Friends of Pleasant Hill Creeks. [see picture in other file]
Service will continue with a Saturday day of service to Mt Diablo State Park to be announced. Be sure to record your unit’s service hours with http://goodturnforamerica.org . World Scouting Continues with JOTA JOTI on Oct 20-21
Save the date; plan to attend the Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet in October. Venues will be at the ARRL Pacificon (Ham Radio Convention) in San Ramon and on board the SS Jeremiah O’Brien at Pier 43 in San Francisco. Overnight accommodations will be available for Venturing Crews only, who wish to keep the communications going 24/2. Page POPCORN 2007!
$$$ Pay for Your ENTIRE Program with the Mt. Diablo Popcorn Sale $$$
Earn enough money to pay for your entire annual scouting program with just ONE fundraiser. Trails End Popcorn is back and providing better popcorn and great prizes for all of our Packs and Troops. This year, some of the prizes include Scooters, mini-DVD players and IPods.
Along with all the great prizes, the Mt. Diablo Council and Trails End offer: o Scholarship Fund—Any qualifying seller will receive 6% of their entire sale into an education fund for college. To qualify, a boy needs to sell $2500 (only once) and from that point on, they will receive 6% year after year. o National Prize—Any boy selling $1500 will receive a gift card for $50 to Wal-Mart, Coleman, Games and Gadgets or BSA Stuff. o Top Sellers—National Top Sellers receive additional funding into Scholarships. o Fill-it Up—Any boy that fills up an entire form will receive an exclusive patch and certificate from Trails End.
Every family will receive an 8-page sales guide that provides safety and selling tips for parents as well as the new products and prize levels. Because so many families enjoyed the products last year, including Kettle Corn Microwave and the irresistible Chocolate Lovers Tin (6lbs of chocolate), we will make these available this year, too!
Put these dates down right now! Popcorn Kickoff September Roundtable Popcorn Show-n-Sell orders due Sept. 12 Popcorn Show-n-Sell Popcorn Pick-Up Sept. 28 Popcorn and Prize Orders due Nov. 2 Popcorn Pick-Up Nov. 16
How can my unit sign up for this great council program? Here are three options: 1. Cut out and sign the Commitment Card below and turn it in to the Service Center or to your local District Executive. If you aren’t sure who your District Executive is, contact the council office 2. Contact your District Executive directly via the council office 3. Visit the Mt. Diablo Silverado Boy Scouts Service Center
You will want to attend the Popcorn Kick-Off to receive your packet with all the necessary information to get you started on your Ideal Year in Scouting! At the Kick-Off, there will be door prizes and treats!
SO DON’T DELAY… SIGN UP TODAY! ------
District:______Unit #:______Popcorn Chair:______Phone#:______Email:______(MUST have a valid e-mail address–you will receive an email confirmation & passcode from Trails-End) Address:______City:______Zip:______
Take Orders Show and Sell and Take Orders Mail or Fax to: MDSC Popcorn 800 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-674-6190 Page Page 10
YOUTH GROUPS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SCOUTING
Recently, many youth groups have discovered a way of taking advantage of the camps, programs and training offered by the Boy Scouts – by joining!
Scouting’s Venturing program offers opportunities to young men and women, ages 14 through 21, that were previously available only to boys in traditional Scouting packs or troops. Venturing crews can use Scout Camps and other facilities, be trained in leadership for both youth leaders and adult advisors, be covered by Scouting’s group insurance, and use proven programs to encourage leadership, self reliance and citizenship among its members.
Each Crew determines its own activities and can take advantage of what Scouting offers to enhance their agenda. Crews sponsored by local fire and police departments may combine camping with specialized training. Some Crews have diverse themes, such as model railroading or animal husbandry. And a growing number of religious and church sponsored youth groups have adopted the Venturing program to enhance their appeal, through the promise of adventure and activity. Community service plays a large role in many of these Crews.
Any youth group can become a Venturing Crew. The sponsoring organization registers with the BSA, submits applications for youth members and adult advisors, and pays small processing fee. The rest is left to the imagination of the youth members, with the advise of the adult leaders. Information on joining can be obtained from the local District Executive, the District Membership Chair, or from the Scout Office. Information is also available online at www.bsa-mdsc.org. Come join us at the Webel-o-ree!! O c t ober O c t ober or 6-7, 2007 20-21, 2007 Saturday, 9am - Sunday, 11am C amp Herms in El C errito (Pick the weekend that works for you!)
The Webel-o-ree is a fun overnight outing for Webe- los & their parents to enjoy. While working with Boy Scout Patrols, Webelos may earn Webelos activity badges.This Webel-o-ree is open to all first and sec- ond-year Webelos. All Webelos attending will re- ceive a custom Webel-o-ree patch and the activity pins earned at the event! $40.00 Boys- $30.00 Adults
(Both O ctober 2007 Webel-o-rees will work on the same Webelos A c tivity Pins) *A ll 2007 Webel-o-ree events are limited to the first 200 registrants, so sign up today! 4 A ctivity Pins may be E arned!
Engineer Scientist Communicator Outdoorsman “E ver Page 11 y Scout Deserves a Trained Leader” Mt. Diablo Silverado Training Opportunities
The new “Training Continuum” offers many exciting opportunities for program and leadership skills training, giving you the confidence to lead a variety of activities in a safe manner. On this page you will find dates and contacts for training courses offered by the Council and the Districts. If your home District does not have a convenient training session, please consider attending the course in another district. For other training questions, contact your District training representative: Council Chair: Kate Banner (707) 648-1794 Lake: Suisei Heidebrecht (707) 994-9613 Aklan: Bill Phelon (925) 254-8338 Marsh Creek: George Overturf (925) 516-1849 Black Diamond: Pete Klein (925) 755-8934 Meridian: John McClintic (925) 930-7352 Chief Solano: Jeff Done (707) 421-1605 Muir: Tom Santos (925) 672-5955 Herms: Jane Harris (510) 708-1051 Napa Valley: Carl Shellhorn (707) 226-8191 Iron Horse: Chuck Savage (925) 932-4843 Silver Gate: Michelle Larson-Speir (707) 645-0231
New Leader Essentials BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Supplemental Training Courses, including A 90-minute overview of Scouting. Orientation--Cubs) AND Merit Badge Counselor Instructors Guide, Aklan/Iron Horse/Meridian All Positions WEBELOS Outdoor Training Board of Review Training, Geocaching to Sat Sept 29 Times Vary by Position. Our Outdoor training for Cub Scout Pack and Promote Scouting, The Order of the Arrow and Saviors Lutheran Church 1035 Carol Lane, Webelos camping leaders. Your Troop, Orientation for New Boy Scout Lafayette. Contact John McClintic at 925-930- Aklan/Iron Horse/Meridian Sat Nov 3, Parents, Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout 7352 or at: [email protected] plus morning Sun Nov 4 for Webelos Camp Outing, Recruiting Quality Training Staff, Chief Solano All positions Sat Oct 20 8AM Herms Contact John McClintic 925-930-7352 Scoutmaster Conference Training, Selecting to 9:30am LDS Travis Chapel 806 E. Travis [email protected] Quality Leaders, The Youth Leadership Blvd. Fairfield Contact Jeff Done (707) 421- Training Continuum. 1605, or at: [email protected] Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Muir All positions Sat Oct 20 7:30am-9:30am Hands-on experience with Boy Scout skills Wood Badge 2007 LDS Church - 1590 Denkinger Road , Concord through First Class; helpful for Webelos and The ultimate training course in Scouting Contact Tom Santos 925-672-5955 or at: Venture leaders leadership. Sept. 7-9 and Oct. 6-8, 2007. Both [email protected] Aklan/Iron Horse/Meridian three-day weekends are required. For possible Silver Gate All positions Sat Oct 13 8:30am- Sat – Sun Nov 3-4 Camp Herms Contact last minute space, call Pete Klein at (925) 755- 10:00am Location TBA. Contact: Michelle John McClintic 925-930-7352 or jmcclintic@ 8934 or [email protected]. Speir 707-645-0231 or bamlaw.com [email protected] Chief Solano Fri Oct 26-27, 5PM (Fri) - 6 PM High Adventure Team (HAT) (Sat) Rush Ranch Grizzly Island Road Suisun Advanced training for leading high-adventure Position Specific Training Marsh. Contact Jeff Done (707) 421-1605 outings. Take “Core” and then the specialized Aklan/Iron Horse/Meridian [email protected] subject courses. All Positions Sat Sept 29 Times Vary by Silver Gate Oct 19-20 Take Core First (pre-req for all others): Sept Position. Our Saviors Lutheran Church 1035 Location/Time TBA 14-15, 2007 at Camp Herms Carol Lane, Lafayette Contact John McClintic Contact: Michelle Speir 707-645-0231 or Then take Specialty Courses: 925-930-7352 [email protected] [email protected] Wilderness First Aid and CPR Chief Solano Cub Leader Sat Oct 20 9:30am CPR Nov 2, WFR Nov 3-4 to 1pm SM/ASM Sat Oct 20 9:30am to 5:30pm Online Training Opportunities ALL COURSES HAVE SIZE LIMITS, SO LDS Travis Chapel 806 E. Travis Blvd. Fairfield at “olc.scouting.org” REGISTER ASAP Contact Jeff Done (707) 421-1605 Check out new training courses on-line at the Contact Chuck Savage 925-932-4843 [email protected] BSA National website. [email protected] Muir Cub Leaders and Troop Committee Fast Start for Cub, Boy Scout, and Venture You can register online at Sat Oct 20 10am-2:30pm Leaders www.bsa-mdsc.org/hat.shtml SM/ASM, Sat Oct 20 10am-4:30pm Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat LDS Church - 1590 Denkinger Road , Concord Youth Protection Training Contact Tom Santos 925-672-5955 Troop Committee Challenge [email protected] New Leader Essentials is scheduled Silver Gate Sat Oct 13 Cub Scout 10:30am- to come online sometime in 2007. 1:30pm Boy Scout 10:30am-6:00pm approx. Location TBA Contact: Michelle Speir 707-645-0231 or [email protected] Council Camps and Camping CAMP HERMS -- Gateway to the Bay -- Programs Offered for 2007-8 Camp Herms is located in El Cerrito. This camp serves as a year- When a youth becomes a member of the Boy Scouts of America, round camp with Day Camp in the summer. Its location is atop the no matter at what age, one of the first questions is “How soon El Cerrito Hills and can be used as the hub of local historical site can I go camping?” Camping and outdoor activities fulfill a Cub visits to San Francisco and the surrounding area. Camp Herms can Scout, Webelos Scout, Boy Scout or Venturer’s need for fun, be used in multiple ways for many different activities and events, excitement and adventure. These experiences encourage them making this facility one of the most used camps. Facilities include to spend quality time with family and friends. Camping satisfies a meeting lodge with kitchen, campsites and sleeping shelters. It is a youth’s curiosity about the lifestyle of the American pioneer. also the base for the 10.4-mile Fages Historic Trail. For reservations, In this issue of Smoke Signals, we have listed the three camp contact the Council Camping Secretary at (925) 674-6126. properties consisting of Camp Herms, Camp Lindblad and Camp Wolfeboro. Two of these camps are used for organized Camps CAMP WOLFEBORO directed by National Camp School certified staff. They are Camp Boy Scout Summer and Fall Extravaganza! Lindblad (Cub and Webelos Scouts) and Camp Wolfeboro (Boy Scouts). Camp Herms is available for all Scouts and non-Scout To a Scout, summer camp is the greatest adventure that Scouting groups to use or rent. Detailed information on each of these three holds. Sixty percent (60%) of his advancement is earned while at a camps is listed on this page. summer camp. He not only earns advancement; he has FUN while doing it! Camp Wolfeboro offers your Scouts the camping adventure CAMP LINDBLAD he’s been looking for. Camp Wolfeboro, which has been in operation by the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council since the summer of 1928, is “Cub Scout Doorway to Adventure” located on the north fork of the Stanislaus River at an elevation of Camp Lindblad offers year-round traditions and wilderness 5,500 feet and is surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest. Each camping on over 200 acres in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. year more than 2,000 Scouts and Scouters return to this fantastic Your family, pack, troop, team, crew or post can enjoy work on High Sierra setting. The camp provides all the traditional amenities pioneering, nature and other outdoor activities including the Santa you come to expect in this High Sierra setting. For reservations, Cruz beach and the boardwalk. You can top off your trip by biking contact the Council Camping Secretary at (925) 674-6126. among the towering Redwoods. Camp can be used as the hub of local historical site visits. Camp Lindblad is open year around with CAMP STAFF EMPLOYMENT a full-blown Cub Scout Family Camp program being operated for If you know Boy Scouts or Venturers who would like to have spring, fully-staffed weekends of camping opportunities on October 12- summer or fall employment, please tell them about the opportunity to be 14 and October 26-28 in 2007. In 2008, Cub Family Camp will on Camp Staff. Camp Staff has opportunities for Scouts and Venturers to be held May 2-4, May 23-26 (Extended Weekend Camp), October staff areas like Waterfront, Medic, Nature, Handicraft, Rock Climbing, 17-19 and October 31-September 2. The rest of the year is open for the Kitchen and more. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age by April use. For questions or reservations, contact the Council Camping 12th, 2008. Camp Staff starts in May with weekends and then moves to Secretary at (925) 674-6126 for Cub Scout Family Camps. Contact weeklong sessions from mid-June to mid-August, with weekend camps Mike Hannah, Camp Ranger, at (831) 338-3415 for year round in September and October. Those interested can apply by filling out an camping. Application for Summer Camp Staff for Mt. Diablo Silverado Council. Applications are available at the council website, www.bsa-mdsc.org, at the Council Service Center or by calling (925) 674-6100. Page 13
2007 Wolfeboro Fall Camp Reservation Form
Unit # ______
Leader’s Name ______
Address ______
City, State, Zip ______
Phone ______or______
E-Mail ______
# Scouts Attending (63171) ______x $54.00 =______
# Adults Attending (63175) ______x $54.00 =______
Total $______
Date of reservation:
_____ September 7-9, 2007 (meals are included)
_____ September 14-16, 2007 (meals are included)
_____ September 21-23, 2007 (meals are included)
Site Request:
Campsites being used are: Manzanita, Cedar, Bridge and 24 Camp. Please circle which site you would prefer.
Payments are to be mailed to:
Mt. Diablo Silverado Council 800 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Please note that there will be no refunds once you arrive at camp. Page 14
Oct 12-14 2007 Register On-Line Oct 26-28 2007 At Camp Lindblad At Camp Lindblad Now for 2007
Come down and Enjoy all the Fun
Extended Weekend Camp May 2-4 2008 May 23-26 2008 At Camp Lindblad At Camp Lindblad
Webelos Weekend at Webelos Weekend at Wolfeboro Wolfeboro July 11-13 2008 July 25-27 2008 At Camp Wolfeboro At Camp Wolfeboro
Cub Scout Family Camps 2007-2008 Mt. Diablo Silverado Council 800 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 674-6100 Fax (925) 674-6190 Web Site www.bsa-mdsc.org Email: [email protected] Page 15
Summer Camp 2008 Reservation Form To hold your Unit’s reservation please complete this form and send $200.00 per camp site to: Mt. Diablo Silverado Council 800 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. (925) 674-6100
(THIS MONEY IS NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE)
Week 1 June 22 – June 28 Select the week(s), name of camp site(s) you want to reserve.
Week 2 June 29 – July 5 Which week(s): ______Week 3 July 6 – July 12 st Week 4 July 13 – July 19 1 Campsite requested: ______
Week 5 July 20 – July 26 2nd Campsite requested: ______Week 6 July 27 – August 2 Week 7 August 3 – August 9 $200.00 x ______= ______Week 8 August 10- August 16
Please check a box below □ Do not send me info on camp. □ Please mail the Camp Wolfeboro Guide to the name listed below.
Unit Leaders Name : ______
Unit #______District ______Council ______
Address:______
City______State______Zip ______
H: ( ) ______-______B: ( ) ______-______
Email:______Fax: ( ) _____-______
Camp Coordinator's Name : ______
Address:______
City______State______Zip ______
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Aklan Newsletter Chairman Open Popcorn/ CS Membership Michele Poloka (925) 943-6030 Commissioner Gary Snyder (925) 937-2562 Smoke Signals Open District Executive Joe Squeri (925) 674-6122 Training Bill Phelon (925) 254-8338 Activities Open Cub Scout Training John Spahr (925) 944-9467 ADC for LDS Ashley Powell (925) 284-8592 Cub Scout Roundtable Paul Shimotake (925) 210-1331 Camporee Norbert Megowan (925) 899-0040 Boy Scout Roundtable Rodney Mangus (925) 254-7445 Cub Recruiting Open Eagle Boards Martha Rogers (925) 935-7565 Day Camp Paul Shimotake (925) 210-1331 Eagle Packets Carter Wells (925) 284-9179 Finance Wes Hilton (925) 284-7982 Eagle Projects Dick Miles (925) 283-6109 Food Drive Cory Reid (925) 377-0971 OA Co-Advisor Bill Lew (925) 937-9348 FOS - Community Open Membership Herb Lederman (925) 631-0229 Merit Badges Martha Rogers (925) 935-7565
Scouts, Committees, Training, Den activities, Troop outings, or anything else CALENDAR that concerns or interests you. Please join us! September 2007 AKLAN DAY CAMP Unit Pledges: 1 Popcorn Sales begin Thank you to Paul Shimotake and Helen 8/10/07 2006 12 Commissioners Mtg 6:30 Holobetz for organizing and running the Pack P52 $5350 $5720 Roundtable 7:30 Aklan Cub Scout Day Camp. The Scouts P54 $2240 $3100 enjoyed BBguns, archery, and many other P114 $1190 $270 14 Oakland A’s Scout Day activities. Thanks also to all of the Adult P200 $3885 $5412 Volunteers who helped with Camp. Please 14-15 HAT Core plan ahead for next year’s Wild West P212 $2150 $2595 P220 $685 $1080 22 OA Lodge Banquet camp. P223 $4440 $3480 26 HAT Basic Backpacking WEBELOREE P225 $1110 $1180 P351 $1265 $640 28-30 OA Wolfeboro Ordeal Thanks also go to Paul P459 $0 $800 29 Training-New Leaders Essentials Shimotake for running P505 $1490 $1775 and Position Specific at OSLC the Webeloree at Camp P643 $4490 $3032 Herms in June. Close P645 $1405 $3970 to 100 Webelos enjoyed a weekend of Troop T57 $2620 $1600 October 2007 camping and campfires, while working on T200 $1640 $700 1 Orinda Golf Tournament their Webelo requirements. There will be two more Webelorees in October, on the T204 $6730 $8705 6-7 Webelo-ree weekend of the 6th and 7th, and on the T212 $7360 $8795 weekend of the 20th and 21st. Sign up T219 $1415 $2815 10 Commissioners Meeting 6:30 early, before the event is full! T224 $6875 $5406 Roundtable 7:30 T233 $3468 $3505 12-14 Cub Family Camp-Lindblad T234 $3740 $4580 CAMPOREE T237 $5485 $4950 12-13 HAT Basic Backpacking T241 $3980 $4395 Many thanks go to Norbert Megowan for 20-21 Webelo-ree T243 $6595 $3793 planning and running the Aklan Camporee T246 $4180 $3540 in May. Thanks also to all the Scouters 20-21 Jamboree on the Air/Internet T303 $4376 $3935 who helped to plan the event and make it 26-28 Cub Family Camp-Lindblad a success. 240 $0 $75 249 $8090 $9807 341 $160 $1340 ROUNDTABLE 820 $3040 $4108 Historical $1848 $1522 Aklan Roundtables are held on the 2nd Patron $18210 $20468 Wednesday of the month, beginning on Total $116562 $130700 September 12, at 7:30 pm, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 1035 Carol Lane Thank you to everyone for your in Lafayette. All adults are invited, to contributions, both monetary and time learn about upcoming events and have spent on the FOS campaign! discussions regarding Boy Scouts, Cub Page 18
"/5*0$) Black Diamond Newsletter Chairman Greg Bingham (925) 754-9571 Eagle Appointments Teresa Klein (925) 755-8934 Dist. Commissioner Craig Baker (925) 565-6414 Merit Badges Teresa Klein (925) 755-8934 District Executive Aaron Burch (925) 674-6124 Training Pete Klein (925) 755-8934 Asst. Dist. Comm. Doug Beckstrand (925) 634-6134 Training Registrar open 1*554#63( Asst. Dist. Comm. Sheri Schuneman (925) 754-4936 Activities open CS Roundtable Sheri Schuneman (925) 754-4936 Scouting for Shelter Walter Ruehlig (925) 750-7628 BS Roundtable Terry Kobersteon (925) 757-2148 Finance & FOS Rick Hornbeck (925) 437-0198 OA & Camping Wayne Butler (925) 754-8466 Popcorn Cyndy Weatherby (925) 779-1359 Spring Camporee Mike Kean (925) 778-7422 Smoke Signals Editor Kathleen Kirk (925) 754-0588 #":10*/5 Membership Dan Soares (925) 778-9293 [email protected] Advancement Craig Baker (925) 565-6414 Day Camp Director Maria Boss (925) 813-0393 #-"$,%*".0/% Serving the Communities of Antioch, Bay Point & Pittsburg
Scouts may earn a number of belt loops California at the largest event of it kind. in various academic and sports categories AdvanceCamp will welcome Scouts and CALENDAR by completing a number of requirements Scouters to celebrate the 100th year of taught by the 25 Boy Scouts of Troop 247. Scouting at AdvanceCamp with over 150 September 2007 volunteer adult staff to help you with your Pre-registration fee is $7; Walk-ins are advancement opportunities. 13 Commissioner’s Meeting, welcome for $9 (fees cover materials and a 6:30PM commemorative patch). In addition to the Order of the Arrow 13 Roundtable Meeting, 7:30PM Scout-run Belt Loop activities, the parents Tu’kem Apanuc will be running a snack bar and will be The next Apanuc meeting for the OA in 15 Belt Loop Bonanza, 8:00AM holding a silent auction to help raise funds the Black Diamond District will be held for the troop’s operating budget. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. The meeting 20 Order of the Arrow, 7:00PM will be held at the LDS Church on Rio 28-29 AdvanceCamp For more information, please contact Rose Grande in Antioch, beginning at 7:00PM. Relich at 925-778-5317 or e-mail rrelich @ Unless otherwise noted, all District aol.com or Julita Geislinger at 925-755- This will be the first meeting after the 9429 or email jtgbeng @aol.com. summer break. Agenda items will include meetings are at the LDS Chapel on the upcoming Lodge Banquet on Sept. Rio Grande in Antioch New District Commissioner! 22nd, the Wolfeboro Ordeal on Sept. 28- 30th; and preliminary planning for the Long beloved Scouter Craig Baker is Black District Campfire and Camporee. Antioch Boy Diamond’s new District Commissioner! Wins We are very happy to have his guidance Troops with OA members should elect an Blackhawk and enthusiasm! Please welcome him. OA Rep. as part of their junior leadership. 500 That representative should be obligated to Cub Scout round-table attend all OA monthly meetings and bring The car that won Commissioner to Leave back info to your unit PLC. the Blackhawk 500, held in April, belonged to Connor Due to my church re-assignment, after 6 years and 4 months of overseeing Cubs The first meeting after the summer break Warnock from Pack 458 in Antioch. sets the tone for the next year! We need Connor’s car came in second in the Tiger and 11 yr. old Scouts, I will now be serving with the Relief Society in my Ward. your support and presence at the September division, and ended up winning the Apanuc Meeting. Root Beer floats will be championship with a record breaking time served… Come join the fun! in one of the heats. I have really enjoyed Scouts and will miss it dearly. The September Roundtable will Membership Channel 2 news showed interviews with be my last. Scouting is great in so many John and Evan Warnock saying what ways - and one of them is meeting great Lets get ready for some recruiting! I’m they like about Scouting at Wednesday’s friends! looking forward to some discussion and (8/1) sunrise celebration of the Scouting Take care, - Sheri making plans for Fire Up for Scouting! Centennial on top of Mt. Diablo. - Dan Soares, Membership Chair AdvanceCamp in Antioch for 8th Year Popcorn Belt Loop Bonanza Planned AdvanceCamp is coming to Antioch Sept. It’s time once again for Troop 247 will hold its 4th Annual Belt popcorn! Popcorn is a great Loop Bonanza on Sept. 15th, Saturday, 28-29 for the 8th year of the event. Info and forms can be found at www.advancecamp. fundraiser for your Pack or from 8:00AM to 4:00PM at Williamson Troop. Call Cindy Weatherby Ranch Park in Antioch. The Bonanza com or for more information or questions please call Steve Hoagland 925-458-6330. at (925) 779-1359 and get is open to all registered Cub Scouts and signed-up today. Webelos. Girl Scouts are also welcome. Join Scouts from all over Northern Page 19
Chief Solano Newsletter Dist. Chair Tom Guigni 864-3387 Dist. Exec Alison Armand (925) 674-6178 Asst. Dist. Chair John Ricketts 422-4731 Dist. Commissioner Terry Odneal 290-3326 CS Day Camp 2007 Lisa Miller 437-8533 Christmas Trees 2007 Richard Stockand 863-0597 Training Jeff Done 421-1605 Advancement Richard Ball 426-2567 Camping Vern Bluhm 425-6678 Program Jim Broughton 425-3390 CS Roundtable Mariane Cox 863-9198 OA Advisor Dave Ricketts 422-9928 Family FOS Jamie Allen 684-3060 Dist. News Sue Odneal 426-1534 Popcorn 2007 Helen Caukus 428-3437 Merit Badges Sue Laren 864-1582 Membership Kathy Sawyer 422-1474 BS Roundtable Darrin Nicholson (707) 207-3667 Activities Dave Cliché (530) 795-1401 Finance Vacant District website: www.chiefsolano.com Serving the Communities of Fairfield, Cordelia, Suisun& Travis AFB
ADULT TRAINING brings a special opportunity to introduce OPPORTUNITIES new young people to the benefits and fun CALENDAR of Scouting. Maybe there’s a family who Fall is the time to make sure that your new just moved in down the block, or a new boy September 2007 unit leaders receive their required training. in your son’s class. Extend an invitation to Also be sure to take a look at your current a parent meeting or unit event and show 6 Order of the Arrow staff and make sure they are up-to-date on them how great it is to be a Scout. 12 Show and Sell Orders Due re-certifications such as Youth Protection and position Specific Training. 13 Roundtable Unit leadership can also participate in 20 Fire Up For Scouting and recruitment efforts. Staff a table at back Boy Scouts are one of the leading to school night, a PTA/PTO meeting, a District Committee organizations that provide training to fall school carnival, or plan a Round Up 28 Show and Sell Pick Up Volunteers. Each person on your unit Night at your primary school. Scouts can 28-29 Advance Camp committee should be trained. Every Scout earn the Centennial Recruiter patch for deserves a trained leader. bringing a friend to sign up. Remind your October 2007 unit parents to spread the word! The New Leader Essentials NLE and Position Specific (all levels) will be held on 4 Order of the Arrow Chief Solano is pleased to announce that Saturday, October 20 and the Scoutmaster Kathy Sawyer has accepted the position 11 Roundtable Outdoor Training from Friday night October 18 District Committee of Membership Chair, and thanks her for 25 through Sunday morning October volunteering for this important assignment. 20 Fall Training for Adults 27. Be sure to check your mailbox at the Please contact her if you have any questions 25-27 SM Outdoor Training September or October Roundtables, or or suggestions regarding membership or contact Jeff Done ([email protected]) the recruitment process, or are willing to for additional information. Registration host a recruitment event. fOURTH OF JULY WINNERS forms are available online at the Chief Solano website, www.chiefsolanobsa.com. Congratulations to Chief Solano units FIRE-UP NIGHTS for winning second place in the walking service group category in the July 4 parade THINGS ARE “POPPING” The annual “Fire Up for Scouting” event – for the second year in a row! We had lots will take place on Thursday, September (Sorry for being “corny”!) It’s time to get 20. This is a great time to promote and of representation from all divisions as well ready for the annual popcorn sale. This is as a large Day Camp contingent. expand your unit. Let’s help Chief Solano one of the major fund raisers for units of be the biggest recruiter in the Council. all levels. Work involved is minimal and Please contact Kathy Sawyer if you can ADVANCE CAMP IS the benefit to the unit is great. Individual participate. APPROACHING Scouts also have the opportunity to earn incentives for product sold. There is still time to register for Advance DISTRICT WEBSITE Camp 2007. Don’t miss this wonderful You will be receiving your first order GOES ONLINE opportunity to begin or make progress form in the Mail. This year’s Show and on ranks or merit badges. There will be a sell sale starts October 28. Look for more Keep up with the latest District news at Trailhead component as well as many merit information at Roundtable or contact our www.chiefsolanobsa.com badges, both Eagle-required and elective. “kernel,” Helen Cakus. This site contains links to the Council The event is on Sept. 28-29, at the Contra website, registration forms, and lots of Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch. NEW SCHOOL YEAR = other great information. NEW SCOUTS Visit www.advancecamp.com for more Even though we are a year-round Updates will be frequent! details and info on registration. This event organization, the start of the school year is not sponsored by the MDSC. Page 20
Herms Gateway District Chair Howard Abelson 525-7709 District Vice Chair Ray Sitton 799-1592 District Commissioner Mike Lilygren 843-8055 Training Chair Jane Harris 222-5125 District Executive Matthew Lynch (925) 674-6121 Activities/Civic Service Vince Lipinski 849-1082 Membership Chair Open Camp Promotion John McDougall 841-1319 Finance Chair Open OA Apanuc Advisor Jerry Clopp 526-5782 FOS Chair Open Camporee Planning Joe Guadagne 526-9015 Program Chair Mike Seuferer 524-7378 Merit Badge Registrar Munah Tarazi 262-9070 Advancement Chair Irwin Horowitz 527-6662 Eagle Board Chair Matthew Houser 524-1239 Cub Scout Roundtable Ken Fowler 222-0830 Smoke Signals Editor Open Boy Scout Roundtable Alan Houser 524-1239 Cub Day Camp Cliff Lobberegt 233-9615 Cub Leader Training Roberta Jalbert 758-2239
the event. Early risers enjoyed a continental CENTENNIAL CONTINUES WITH breakfast, courtesy of Noah’s Bagels of SERVICE PROJECTS CALENDAR Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek and Peet’s Coffee of Lafayette and Danville. George Our annual good turn September 2007 Fosselius, Eagle Scout 1958, blew the Kudu for our neighbors was horn to begin Scouting’s second century, a huge success, with 7-9 Wood Badge Weekend 1 after which new Cub Scout Dominic the removal of the 14-15 HAT Core received his brand new neckerchief from evil and invasive his Dad. Thanks to Bob Witbeck, Tom Arundo (“be very 20 Fire Up For Scouting Cooper, Lee Palmer, Gary Tom, Sean afraid!”) and at least Martin, Clint Collier, the many Scouters two truck-loads of litter 24 International Committee Meeting who pitched in, and past International and debris from Ellinwood Creek next to 26 HAT: Basic Backpacking and Rep Mike Seuferer for working to make the Council Service Center Saturday Aug Orientation the ceremony a success. Special thanks 4th. Thanks to Lily Remer and Tom go to Mayor Mike Shimansky of Danville Cooper for organizing the event and 27 Browsea Reunion for reading the Danville Proclamation feeding the volunteers, which included and to Representative George Miller and members of Friends of Pleasant Hill Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for Creeks. Service will continue with a CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP sending greetings. Saturday day of service to Mt Diablo State Park to be announced. Be sure to record “Cubs of the your unit’s service hours with http:// Caribbean” was MDSC REPRESENTATIVES goodturnforamerica.org . the theme of this AROUND THE WORLD year’s Cub Day Camp experience. With two Jamboree Troops in England, led WORLD SCOUTING CONTINUES This year’s sess- by Chuck Savage and Tom Eppenberger, WITH JOTA JOTI ON OCT 20-21. ion ran July 16– Randy Summers and Brian Thiessen on 20th. The camp WJ Staff, a Venturing Crew in Kenya Save the date; plan to attend the Jamboree enjoyed Archery (Crew 405 of Pleasant Hill) advised by Paul on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet and BB Gun Tilton, a Venturing Crew in Japan (Crew in October. Venues will be at the ARRL ranges, Scout skills, crafts and sports. 26 of El Cerrito) advised by Berkeley Pacificon (Ham Radio Convention) in Thanks go out to Camp Director Cliff Scouter Paul Maheu, and International San Ramon and on board the SS Jeremiah Lobberegt and his staff for providing this Committee member Vince Lipinski in O’Brien at Pier 43 in San Francisco. terrific experience! See you all next year! England at Brownsea and Hylands Park, Overnight accommodations will be we were surprised that so many were eager available for Venturing Crews only, who to participate in our humble event atop wish to keep the communications going MDSC SCOUTS CELEBRATE THE 1173-meter Mt Diablo. Visit http://www. 24/2. CENTENNIAL OF SCOUTING mdsc-ic.org/council/index.php for details WORLDWIDE on some of the treks.
With over 100 campers and over 200 participants at the summit, our council contributed in a major way to the worldwide Thank you to all of you who worked hard Scouting Sunrise celebration, which took to get your units’ FOS packets completed place around the world on Aug 1 at 8:00 and turned in. If you have not yet turned AM local time. KTVU Channel 2 news in your unit’s packet, please do so. Contact crews and Contra Costa Times reporters Matt Lynch at 925-674-6121. were there evening and morning to cover Page 21
Chairman IronRob Schroder Horse(925) 934-6789 Recognition Newsletter Chair Bill Dorband (925) 938-1200 Vice Chairman Randy Summers (925) 363-0092 Smoke Signals/Secretary Wendy Cannell-Nottage (925) 689-7982 Commissioner Phil Mulvihill (925) 938-9675 Special Events Lee Palmer (925) 943-1434 District Executive Mary April (925) 674-6102 Training Chuck Savage (925) 932-4843 Advancement/MBC’s Lynn Oakleaf (925) 370-8332 Cub Scout Training Linda Heasell (925) 370-0775 Camporee Mike Cesca (925) 370-7978 Venturing Training Camilla Hester-Alvaro (925) 692-1104 Finance/Scout. for Food Randy Summers (925) 363-0092 Conservation Lillian Remer (925) 935-8707 Day Camp Director Michelle Frith (925) 827-5784 Uniforms/ CS Roundtable Elizabeth Witt (925) 932-1052 Day Camp Admin Lori Foley (925) 759-0870 Boy Scout Roundtable Gary Neuman (925) 947-3792 Popcorn/Int’l Scouting Tom Cooper (925) 899-2455 Eagle Boards Mark Beaudrow (925) 682-5578 Program George Vetek (925) 934-1520 Eagle Packets Ray Winter (925) 945-6162 Relationships Laura Birnbaumer (925) 256-6390 Eagle Projects Jeanne Fuson (925) 934-6411 Relationships (LDS) Chuck Larson (925) 408-3509 OA Advisor Peter Young (925) 408-8501
certainly others that I haven’t named. the first Tuesday of the month for a project CALENDAR review board during the month. We traded scarves and patches, and did some Candidates must submit a final draft of September 2007 bonding with UK, Italy their project write-up to her at that time and Australia. (by e-mail or in person) to allow at least 4 Life to Eagle Seminar one week for pre-review. Jeanne will 6 Roundtable With a great day for contact you with possible suggestions for Scouting, the difficult improvement that should be implemented 11 Eagle Project Plan decision was what prior to the board date. She will schedule a time and date for the board. 18 Eagle Rank Board of Review to do, in light of the buckets of rain and questionable conditions on Mt. Kenya. We opted not to climb the mountain. Candidates should request their October 2007 Scoutmaster come as their advocate (or the SM should appoint an ASM who is not 2 Life to Eagle Seminar The decision was difficult, but I am so proud of our boys who felt concerned about related to the candidate to go in his place). 4 Roundtable disappointing the five Kenyan Scouts. We will put on a Camporee Scout o’ Rama- The Candidate should wear full Class A 9 Eagle Project Plan ish day to showcase as many of our Scout uniform for the board. Most boards are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 16 Eagle Rank Board of Review skills and fun activities as possible. We will have a campfire as well! the LDS Church at 100 North Gate Road in Walnut Creek. ROUNDTABLE The Scouts are still thrilled and fortunate to have received equipment and the uniforms Roundtable is scheduled for the first that made it possible for them to attend the Thursday of the month- Sept 6th at 7:30pm centenerary. Special Reception for All at 2369 Overlook Drive, Church of Jesus So we will camp a few more days in Masai Chartered Partner Christ of Latter Day Saints, Overlook Representatives Chapel in Walnut Creek, following the Maro and have night watches to guard against wild animals. Hopefully the snorers Commissioner’s meeting at 6:30. A special reception will be held for all will not get mistaken for predators! CREW 405 IN KENYA representatives of Scout Unit Chartering A few fund raisers will cover the new costs. Partners at the February Roundtable Staying on at the school is not an option. on February 1 at the LDS Chapel, We are all well and 2369 Overlook Drive, Walnut Creek. happy. We celebrated So much to tell you about the school. Come help celebrate the 97th birthday 100 years of Scouting Brother Dominic is an extraordinary man of Scouting, be recognized for your at the grave of Baden and the school is a place full of exceptional important contributions, and meet and Powell with Scouts souls. greet with Iron Horse District leaders and Girl Guides ages including Rob Schroder, Phil Mulvihill six to 21, and adults and Mary April. The reception will young at heart. NEW PROJECT CHAIR follow the regular Roundtable, which begins at 7:30. Kenya was not overly organized but had Jeanne Fuson is our new chairperson for a lovely ceremony with representatives Eagle Project Review Boards. Candidates from Australia, Uganda, Canada, Burundi, should contact her by e-mail at jeanne_ Tanzania, Italia, Kenya, England, Hong [email protected] or by telephone at Kong, Netherlands, and the USA, and 934-6411. Contact must be no later than Page 22
Lake Highlander Highlights Chairman Doug Wacker (707) 263-2340 Program Open Vice Chairman Rob Roumiguiere (707) 279-0356 Smoke Signals Bob Burrows (707) 274-1519 Commissioner Peggy Engstrom (707) 994-9523 email: [email protected] District Executive Tom Schneider (925) 674-6173 Training Suisei Heidebrecht (707) 994-9613 Activities Open Cub Scout Roundtable Suisei Heidebrecht (707) 994-9613 Advancement Brett Behrens (707) 994-9523 Boy Scout Roundtable Brett Behrens (707) 994-9523 Camping Marty Klier (707) 263-3380 Eagle Reviews Don Carter (707) 279-1362 Finance Open OA Advisor Marty Klier (707) 263-3380 Membership Open
OA TROOP 42 OA Meetings held first Wednesday of each 0ff to the Beach goes Troop 42 for a CALENDAR month at 7 pm – Kelseyville Pres. Church super weekend of board skimming and Please Attend!!! super activities. The boys made their September 2007 own Skimmers and I can’t wait to report ROUNDTABLE on all the fun and advancement growth 1st Popcorn Sales Start Tuesday, Sept. 9th, at 7:00 pm. Roundtable they experienced! Special thanks to the 6th OA Meeting 7 pm Kelseyville. will be held at Kelseyville Pres. Church, in Moms involved in planning and making Kelseyville. this weekend a reality. You’re greatly Note New Time for District appreciated. So is “Webelo II,” Marty Klier Meeting 6:00 pm. All Packs and Troops highly advised to for his leadership on this outing. I’m sure arrange for a representive for each monthly the boys will teach him a thing or two. 9th District Meeting 6:00 pm meeting. This year’s agenda will include I’m also sure the boys will love the small Roundtable 7:00 – Kelseyville. training, as well as great helps for running Sardines!!! your packs and troops. There will be two “Fire Up for Scouting” Date to be groups, one for Troops and one for Packs. TROOP 537: Forming now in Nice! Announced Info will be a great help for monthly Special thanks to The “Son’s Of Italy” and October 2007 meeting ideas. their sponsorship of a new Troop serving: Upperlake, Nice, Lucerne and Clearlake 5 –7th Lake District Annual Boy Come, get all the new information and Oaks, “The North Shore”. Contact Bob Scout Rendezvous ideas and use them to plan activities for Burrows @ 274-1519 or 318-0803 (cell) your Den, Pack or your Troop. Discuss day or night, for further info. We are well 5 -6th Outdoor Portion of Scout issues, get Great information on activities set up with backpacking and camping gear Leader Training at to use and new places to visit. Super ideas, to make this a great start for what I envision Rendezvous networking and fun all around as we get to be a great support for Scouting in Lake together!! All Den Leaders, Cub Masters, District. Let anyone you know with boys 20-21st On Air World Scout Committee Members, Scoutmasters etc are know that there is now a Troop in Nice!!!! Jamboree (Internet) encouraged to attend! CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP ALL HAIL OUR NEWEST EAGLE!! DISTRICT MEETING: New Time!! A super group of Cub scouts of all ages With great Pride we acknowledge Troop 46 6:00pm preceding Roundtable...Agendas sailed their way to adventure at the “Cubs of and their new Eagle, Scott Richards, son provided, bring calendar and planner. the Caribbean” Day Camp, at Dick Smith’s of Tom and Desma Richards. He received Ranch in Kelseyville, on June 18th-22nd. his Eagle on April 24, 2007. He has RENDEZVOUS Many thanks to all those hard working pleased all with his leadership abilities and Be sure to add this date!!! The Lake District people who made this a success for those accomplishments. Special Kudos to their Annual Rendezvous to be held October Cubbies. Cubs and parents got to know great leader, who fledged this new Eagle. 5th-7th at Boggs Mt. State Park. This event how “shipmates and beach dwellers” spend Ceremony to be announced. is hosted by OA and is to be a culmination some of their summer days. They enjoyed of Scout skills/competition and LOTS OF Archery, BB Guns, Sports, Crafts, and Remember, if you have an article to FUN. Bring your troops and your Webelos games to name just some of the great events submit, contact Bob Burrows @ (707) I and II’s. Webelos I’s must have at least at this adventure. Thank you to Sabrina 274-1519 or by email at the_grebe@ one parent on outing. Come and see what Pickersgill, Donna Goodwin-Nelson and sbcglobal.net. Scouting has taught your boys without staff of parent volunteers. The others in this them even knowing it. You don’t have to great staff that made it a success. Parents NEED TRAINING compete – you can observe and see what who came and worked all five days reduced Please Contact Suisei Heidebrecht for Cub Scouting is all about. Call Marty Klier for the youth costs substantially for the whole Scout Leader Training. Call for details: more info – 263-3380 week. Thanks to the Youth Staff. A great (707) 994-9613. time was had by all! See you all next year. Page 23
Marsh Creek Newsletter Chairman Paul Krey (925) 634-3276 Scouting for Food Open Commissioner Charles Fetterman (925) 634-0868 Smoke Signals Penny Fetterman (925) 634-0868 District Executive Joe Darr (925) 674-6156 Training Bill Lindsey (925) 516-4194 Advancement Bruce Dake (925) 516-7931 Unit Commissioner - P21 Jody Hansen (925) 634-6012 ADC LDS Cubs Penny Fetterman (925) 634-0868 Unit Commissioner - 90 & 514 Roy Thomas (925) 634-4601 ADC LDS Scouts Tom Krey (925) 634-0916 Unit Commissioner - T93 Val Tompkins (925) 778-8518 Community Service Mel Kysh (925) 634-1514 Unit Commissioner - P155 Jody Hansen (925) 634-6012 Day Camp Tim Glennon (925) 240-5975 Unit Commissioner - T298 Ron Rowell (925) 335-9928 FOS Dianne Alexander (925) 634-5710 Unit Commissioner - 792 Charles Fetterman (925) 634-0868 Membership Cindy Friedman (925) 634-5590 Unit Commissioner - 793 Wilbert Bentley (925) 513-1434 Merit Badges Cindy Friedman (925) 634-5590 Cub Scout Roundtable Tim Glennon (925) 240-5975 Outdoor George Overturf (925) 516-1849 Boy Scout Roundtable Ron Rowell (925) 335-9928 Popcorn Open Eagle Boards Gerry Dake (925) 516-7931
Contact Ron Rowell for more information NEW ASSISTANT DISTRICT at 783-8419 CHAIR CALENDAR As you may have noticed by now, we have TRAINING a new Scouter in our midst. His name September 2007 Remember that you need to have trained is Bob Passey. Bob and I used to work leaders in order to qualify for the your together with our Webelos dens many 6 OA Apanuc Meeting 2007 Centennial Quality Unit Award. For years ago (18 maybe). Since then he has 13 Dist. Commissioners mtg. 7pm New Leader Essential (NLE) and Leader worked on the district and Council level in Specific training. Contact Bill for an many capacities, so he brings a wealth of 13 District Roundtables 7:30 pm Appointment at: mailto:bd_Lindsay_sr@ knowledge back to our district. Bob will yahoo.com be working with our District Chair, Paul 14-15 LDS 11yr old Scout Campout Krey towards the goal of being a quality 20 Eagle Review Board ORDER OF THE ARROW district. So when you see Bob at the district Our Order of the Arrow Apanuc meets meetings, come up and introduce yourself 27 Dist. Committee Meeting 7:30 the first Thursday of each month at the so he can get to know you. Oakley LDS Chapel on Laurel Ave in October 2007 Oakley at 7:30 pm. Contact Tony Villa for CENTENNIAL SUNRISE further information at 625-9806 or mail to: SERVICE ON MT. DIABLO 4 OA Apanuc Meeting [email protected] August 1st was the 100th year of Scouting worldwide. It was celebrated by Scouts and 11 Dist. Commissioners mtg. 7pm Scouters on mountain tops all around the 11 District Roundtables 7:30 pm BE IN THE world. Attending from our District were KNOW Chuck and Penny Fetterman, Bob Passey 18 Eagle Review Board Do you wonder why and Roy Thomas and three Scouts from you are the last to Troop 90; we met atop Mt Diablo August know about District 1st to celebrate. The famous Kudo horn was Trainings, Events, blown, the mayor of Walnut Creek spoke, CUB SCOUT ROUNDTABLE Outings or Meetings? a letter of commendation from Governor Dear Parents and Scouts, Welcome It’s probably because was read and a great time was had by all. back to school, I hope you have had a you have not signed In three years, the Boy Scouts of America great summer. One of the highlights up at the District’s will celebrate it’s 100th year anniversary. of mine was participating in the twilight online chat site to get announcements of What a great year for Scouting that will camp ARRR... what a great time. As this upcoming events. If you are interested be! is a new school and Scouting year I hope in being “in the know”, send an e-mail you are all fired up and ready to teach to: mailto:marshcreekdistrict-subscribe@ and challenge our boys in the Scouting yahoogroups.com to join us. principles. Remember, we are still looking for three people to help lead discussion CAMP-O-REE groups at the Roundtables (Cubs, Webelos, The Fall Camporee will be at Herms during and Leadership groups). Please contact me the weekend of October 26-28 This year’s 925-516-0126 if you can help. See you at theme will be on Emergency Preparedness. the roundtables.. YIS, Bill Morganstein, Webelos will be invited to this Camporee. Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner. For more info. contact our Outdoor Chair, George Overturf, at 516-1849 BOY SCOUT ROUNDTABLE Roundtables are to give help and ideas to all Boy Scout leaders. Come and share your experiences and learn for others. Page 24
Meridian Matters Dist. Chair Jim Teare 828-0904 Membership Don Nelson 736-1792 Commissioner Ken Nicholson 736-0443 Popcorn Kent Screechfield 736-5870 Executive Tim Welty 674-6125 Activities Yvonne Awai 648-9536 Advancement George Gavrell 837-6248 Smoke Signals John McClintic 930-7352 Camping Mike Dubrall 855-1148 R/T Commissioner Susan Oki 831-9380 Program Volunteer Needed Venturing R/T Alan Davis 736-0496 Camporee Mike Dubrall 855-0678 Scout R/T Al Nichols 829-7112 Scout Training John McClintic 930-7352 Cub R/T Jerry Dees 548-6825 Cub Training Arlene Zarate 277-0526 Eagle Boards Myron Hagen 831-1532 Finance Phil Kagel 736-9230 OA Advisor Mary Chong 830-0759 Visit us on the web at FOS Jim and Judy Berry 837-8926 www.meridianmatters.org
HEALTH AND SAFETY SAYS: completed their ordeal, there is a chance to Imagine this! Our Boy Scout get your brotherhood honor in August or CALENDAR Oneorganization is now more than 100 September more information to follow. years old and many of the same principles September 2007 that were introduced then still guide us VENTURERS today – leadership, citizenship, discipline Hey Venturers! It’s time that we come 6 Eagle Project Review Board and safety all learned having fun in the together and get to know each other and 12 District Committee great out doors and in the troop meetings. all the awesome possibilities we have for As sure as September comes around our outings together! Every month all the 13 Eagle Project Information Scouts’ attention is divided between the Crew Presidents, Crew Advisors and crew activities on the calendar and the many Committee Chairs are invited to come 19 Roundtable demands of their busy school lives. Using to the Venturing Leaders’ Association 20 Eagle Board of Review the basic Scouting values you can have (VOA), this is a group who helps with productive and focused planning meetings the running of the Venture program on 29 Adult Leader Training that will ensure successful troop meetings a district level! The VOA meets almost and continue with the outings still on every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 October 2007 the calendar. Don’t forget to check out at the San Ramon Valley United Methodist your troop equipment. Repair or replace Church 902 Danville Boulevard Alamo, 4 Eagle Project Review Board anything that needs fixing. If you forget, California. For more information contact 10 District Committee you just might be reminded on a damp Justin Riordan at: [email protected]. fall night or worse when you have trouble 11 Eagle Project Information lighting up your stove on a cold winter day. ADULT LEADER TRAINING And we don’t want that. In this centennial New Leader Essentials and Position 17 Roundtable year I hope you will always be able to say, Specific training for All Positions Sat “It’s a great day for Scouting!” Sept 29 Times Vary by Position. Our 18 Eagle Board of Review Saviors Lutheran Church 1035 Carol Lane, CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP Lafayette NEXT ROUNDTABLE: Meridian Cub Scout Day Camp is now a Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills for SM/ Wed. September 19th 7pm, San Ramon fading memory. But it’s already time to ASM and Venture, Sat Nov 3-4, BALOO Valley United Methodist Church, 902 start planning for next year’s Wild West (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) Danville Blvd, Alamo. adventure! If you would like to be a part Sat Nov 3, and Webelos Leader Outdoor of this wonderful and exciting planning Supplemental Session Sat night and Sun WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! experience, please let us know. We are morning Nov 4 Camp Herms Contact One of the strengths of our District is looking to fill a variety of volunteer John McClintic 925-930-7352 jmcclintic@ the long-time support of our volunteer positions. We are also on the lookout bamlaw.com committee chairs. We have several open for new camp directors. No experience positions to fill, and we also are looking necessary! Just enthusiasim and a desire THANKS for replacements to bring new ideas for some fun! Contact District Executive Thanks to Ken Nicholson! Thanks to Ken and enthusiasm to our leadership core. Tim Welty for more information. Nicholson for his many years of dedicated These are not supposed to be “lifetime” service to the Meridian District, most commitments. Volunteers agree to serve ORDER OF THE ARROW recently as District Commissioner and for a fixed period of time, and then are - MOLUK APANUC webmaster. free to move to other positions or other Our monthly Apanuc meetings are the last activities. This is a great opportunity Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the WEBSITE CHANGE for experienced unit leaders to move up Toltec Cabana in San Ramon, for directions Bear with us as we transition our website and share their expertise throughout the contact Mary Chong at: chongwoman@ to the Council website: District. Please contact Jim Teare 828- comcast.net. For all the Arrowmen who www.bsa-mdsc.org/meridian.php. 0904. are now asking what is next or have just Page 25
Muir Newsletter Chairman Stuart Mahler (925) 519-6957 FOS Family Al Limberg (925) 685-3791 Commissioner Rich Utter (925) 938-5491 Membership Joe Aliling (925) 586-5655 Executive Desiree Odenbrett (925) 674-6123 Merit Badges Piedad Fracasso (925) 673-0722 Asst Vice Chair Don Hamilton (925) 680-0745 Training Tom Santos (925) 672-5955 Advancement Mark Hall (925) 672-4277 Activities Bill Stanton (925) 372-8234 BS/Venturing Chair Bill Spalding (925) 825-6993 Scouting for Food Dwain Bird (925) 288-1233 Day Camp Director Geri Kay Price (925) 691-1951 Smoke Signals Pam Smith (925) 674-6126 Day Camp Program Robin Alvarez (925) 458-5422 OA Advisor Larry Smith (925) 686-6994 Cub Roundtable Robin Davidson (925) 798-5316 Eagle Boards Linda DeVenney (925) 672-8545 BS Roundtable Kent Campbell (925) 432-5592 Eagle Project Derek Brown (925) 672-2055
Serving the Communities of Concord, Clayton & Martinez
TIMELESS VALUES BICYCLE TOUR Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster October 20, 2007 10:00 am-4:30 pm CALENDAR Due to the complexities and expense of LDS Church-1590 Denkinger Rd, Concord holding a bicycle tour for 200+ scouts, we September 2007 have postponed the tour until October 13th For additional details, please contact Tom and are moving the location to Angel Island. Santos as 925-672-5955 or tomnets@ 6 Roundtable Angel Island will make for a great tour. We pacbell.net. 20 District Committee Meeting will have a special ferry for the tour, group picnic area, and you can walk the route if MARKSMANSHIP CAMP PATCHES 21-23 Shooting Merit Badge Camp you choose not to bring your bikes. Be sure to mark your calendars! Marksmanship Camp was a great success! October 2007 If your Scouts have not received their 4 Rountable NEW WEB SITE ADDRESS patches, call Mark Hall at 858-6357 or Bill Stanton at 787-5907. We will be happy to 13 Timeless Values Bike Tour Same look, new address, loads of pictures: visit your troop and present them too. 18 District Committee Meeting www.muirdistrict.org. You can view Camporee photos, shooting camp photos, CAMPOREE 2008 www.muirdistrict.org pack photos and more. Send in your best photos to [email protected] or bring Camporee for 2008 has been confirmed them to Roundtable! Contribute any ideas for April 25-27, 2008 at a new CLOSER MUIR DISTRICT MONTHLY you have to add to the site!! location of Sugarloaf Open Space (Walnut ROUNDTABLE Creek, off Rudgear Road). Get us in your 2007 SHOOTING M.B. CAMP annual calendar now! What is Roundtable? Roundtable is a monthly get-together of Scouting Leaders, Our third annual Muir District Shooting UNIT CORNER Assistants, Committee Members and Merit Badge Camp is here, September 21-23, involved Parents who want to help their unit 2007. Registration fees are tiered so sign up Annual Calendar. Now is an excellent time get the best resources, activities and up to now. You can pick up the registration forms for planning your calendar. Most units date information on upcoming events in and permission forms at www.muirdistrict. plan a full year out, but some find it useful the District and Council. Join a network of org. Registrations are strictly limited and to do six months at a time. You can plan seasoned Scouters that have a wide resource are open to the entire council, so sign up your program around a variety of sources. of experience for the “new” leader. Who now! We have a terrific success rate for If you would like some ideas, feel free to should attend? Each Cub Scout Pack, Boy merit badge completion. contact your unit commissioner or come to Scout Troop and Venture Crew should send Roundtable. You might want to peek at the a representative from your unit. All adult MUIR DISTRICT FALL TRAINING Council and District calendars for activities leaders, parents and anyone considering SCHEDULE you might want to join. Budget. Now is becoming a future leader are invited. also an excellent time to plan the unit Roundtable Meetings: Roundtable is New Leaders Essential budget. What do you want to charge for a held on the first Thursday of every month October 20, 2007 7:30 am-9:30 am year of scouting? Will the annual amount except July, August and January. The next LDSChurch–1590 Denkinger Rd, Concord cover the cost of awards, some activities, Roundtable will be September 6th at 7:30 recharter, Boys Life? Settle it now and pm at the LDS Church, 1590 Denkinger Position Specific Training the parents and Scouts will know the plan Road, Concord. Questions about Cub Cub Scout Leaders and Troop Committee and expectations. Recharter. Registering Scout Roundtable may be directed to Robin October 20, 2007 10:00 am-2:30 pm your leaders and Scouts in September and Davidson at 798-5316. Questions regarding LDS Church-1590 Denkinger Rd, Concord October will make the process much easier. Boy Scout Roundtable should be directed to Kent Campbell at (925) 432-5592. Page 26
Napa Valley Newsletter Chairman Jim Jones (707) 252-8644 Membership Stewart Walkenhorst (707) 261-4088 Commissioner Dave Kernohan (707) 258-2914 Program & Activities Larry Wallace (707) 255-0271 District Executive James Rhodes-Dreyer (925) 674-6171 Smoke Signals Larry Wallace (707) 255-0271 Advancement Jeff Johnson (707) 944-8445 Training Carl Shellhorn (707) 226-8191 Camping Mike Solario (707) 255-5182 Cub Scout Round- Dave Shubin (707) 224-8250 table Day Camp Director Shawna Lipsey (707) 258-8193 Boy Scout Roundtable Tim Allen (707) 257-3841 Day Camp Program Cathy Banister (707) 252-8741 Venturing Roundtable Open Finance Open OA Advisor Paul Van Brocklyn (707) 299-0298 Serving the Communities of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena & Calistoga
The 2007/8 Council Program Planning generosity to Scouting. We have again Calendars will be available. made our Napa Valley District financial CALENDAR On the Cub Side: 8:00 p.m. goal of its “fair share” of the Mount Diablo Dave Shubin, Cub Roundtable Silverado Council budget of $45,000. September 2007 Commissioner, will present the September The Napa Valley Corporate community and October themes “Cub Scout Express” provided at additional $19,000 to put with 14 Cub, Scout, and Venture and “Down on the Farm”. the Family Campaign of $26,247 which put Leader Roundtable. NEW The Webelos Activity Badges are Citizen & us over the top for $45,247. LOCATION at LDS Stake Communicator and Citizen & Showman. None of this would of happened without Center at the corner of Trower On the Scout Side: 8:00 p.m. everyone helping with our finance and Dry Creek Road in Napa. Tim Allen, Scout Roundtable Com- campaign. Meeting time is 7:30 pm missioner, will present the theme for The Napa Valley District would like to September and October ,2007. get our 2008 Finance Campaign started in 20 Fire-Up For Scouting at your January of 2008. The Family FOS campaign local Fire Department at 6:00 FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2007 will start at the January Roundtable. All pm UPDATE the packs, troops and teams must set their Pack 2006 2007 presentation dates for asking each family 20 District Committee Mtg. At 104 $1,195 $530 in their unit to pledge what they feel they Jim Jones’ office in Napa at 106 $900 $1,585 can afford in 2008. This will be completed 5:30 pm 123 $400 $400 by May 2008. The pledges can be paid off 131 New $000 in payments up to December of 2008. October 2007 151 $1,694 $710 Thank you again for making Napa Valley 183 $410 $480 a quality District for the second year in a 11 Cub, Scout, and Venture 186 $1,380 $1,485 row! Leader Roundtable. LDS 196 $1,670 $1,270 Stake Center in Napa at 7:30 199 $1,080 $661 CUBS OF THE CARIBBEAN pm. Troop 1 $665 $1,310 CUB DAY CAMP ADVENTURE 2 $1,770 $2,360 Thanks to Shawna Lipsey, Day Camp 17 District Committee Mtg. At 4 $100 $000 Director and Kathy Banister, Day Camp Jim Jones’ office in Napa at 18 $3,020 $2,640 Program Director, Cub Scout Day Camp 5:30 pm. 51 $420 $585 was a fantastic adventure for the Cub 19 FALL CAMPORALL – Oak 83 $2,390 $1910 Scouts in the Napa Valley! 86 $2,275 $2145 A special thanks to all of the volunteer Shores Campground at Lake 87 $1,155 $760 Staff and Den Chiefs who volunteered Berryessa beginning on 91 $1,135 $1,205 their time and talents to make this year’s Friday evening at 5:30 pm. 777 $20 $100 Cub Scout Day Camp such a success!!! 832 $1,505 $1,176 CUB, SCOUT, & VENTURE LEADER LDS Wards FALL CAMPORALL SLATED ROUNDTABLE Napa 1st $490 $965 FOR OCTOBER 19, 20, AND 21 AT Adult Leader Roundtable will be held at Napa 2nd $900 $965 BERRYESSA the LDS Stake Center on the corner of Dry Napa 3rd $2960 $2,995 The Fall Camporall will be held at Oak Creek Road and Trower in Napa. It will be St. Helena $000 $000 Shores at Lake Berryessa. Larry Wallace held on Thursday, September 13th, from and Jeff Johnson announced that the 7:30 to 9:00pm. Total $26,247 Spring Camporee was such a success at Roundtable Joint Session: 7:30 p.m. Oak Shores at Lake Berryessa that the Dave Kernohan, District Commissioner, MESSAGE FROM Scouts and Scouters in Napa Valley wanted and James Rhodes Dreyer, DE, will discuss JIM JONES, CHAIRMAN to return for the Fall Camporall. The fee $6 upcoming training, events, and activities. Thank you, everyone, for all of your per person. Page 27
Silver Gate Newsletter Chairman Membership Paul Roberts (707) 557-2215 Commissioner Ken Lambert (707) 552-3485 Camp Promoter Claude Smith [email protected] [email protected] Smoke Signals Nancy McCoy [email protected] Dist. Executive James Rhodes-Dreyer (925) 674-6171 Popcorn Chair, FOS Eric Freeman (415) 317-5625 [email protected] Silver [email protected] Training Position Available Cub Scout Training Karen Coleman (707) 557 6763 Activities Claude Smith (707) 552-1196 Kcoleman945@comcast. net Advancement Merrell Beckham (707) 554-0359 Merit Badge Dean Position Available Day Camp Diane Freeman Venturing Orrin Shackleford (925) 825-4053 OA Charles Skelton (707) 863-0385 CS Roundtable Michele Speir (707)645-0231 OA Chief Matt Speir (707) 645-0231 BS Roundtable Chuck Speir (707) 645-0231
our leaders to the next month’s theme. So summer camp. There was a total of 18 come get ideas for your October den and young people who enjoyed the High CALENDAR pack meetings. We will sing some songs, Sierras for a week of activities that play some games, do a few activities, and included backpacking, shooting, 4- september 2007 discuss where to go on field trips. Check wheeling, rock climbing, river rafting and out our very own farm here at the October service projects. Everyone had a great 6 District Comm. Meeting UMC Fest at Loma Vista Farm as well as all the time and can’t wait until next year. Special 6:00 great farms and pumpkin patches in our thanks go to Orrin Shackleford, Cindy area. We will also cover the theme for Sanders, Tom Harryman and their team 6 Roundtable 7:30-9:00, UMC this month: “Cub Scout Express.” Take of adult advisors for putting on a fantastic 15 Coastal Cleanup 8:30-1:00 your Cub Scouts along as you ride the weeklong program! rails to adventure. Boy Scouts: Let’s do 20 Commissioners Meeting UMC some DUTCH OVEN Cooking! Learn the MEMBERSHIP ins and outs of making great meals and The District held a very successful 20 Fire Up for Scouting desserts in a Dutch oven. Do you know membership meeting on Thursday, August how to choose one, season it, and care for 16th to plan recruitment and membership October 2007 it? We have lots of tips and tricks for you efforts for the fall. Our Fall Fire-Up for and some tasty dishes to try! Have some Scouting is scheduled for Thursday, 4 District Comm. Meeting UMC suggestions to share? Bring them down September 20th from 6-8 pm. September 6:00 and join the discussion at our monthly is also an ideal time to recruit at individual 4 Roundtable 7:30-9:00, UMC gathering of Boy Scout, Venture, Sea Scout, schools during their “Back-to-School” and Varsity Scout leaders and parents. events. All Cub Scout units should 6 Scout-O-Rama coordinate their efforts in advance with TRAINING Paul Roberts if they have not already done 13 NLE / Position Specific We had a small but successful training so. We are looking to register at least 105 Training session in July. We are looking to put on new Cub Scouts with the District this fall. 19 Scoutmaster Outdoor Skills another one in October for Cubs, Webelos, and Boy Scout leaders. We are also SCOUT-O-RAMA TBA scheduling Outdoor Leader Training for Mark your calendars for October 6th 18 Commissioners Meeting UMC Boy Scout and Webelos Leaders. For our for Scout-O-Rama located at the new Tiger Cub Leaders-I would like to know community Park by the new Wal-Mart in who needs this training. We are considering American Canyon. The event will run UMC is the First United Methodist a training session in Sept. if needed, from 10am to 2pm and will be a great Church and is located at the corner otherwise we will wait until our session on opportunity to Cubs, Boys, Venturing, and of Sonoma Blvd. and Virginia St. in October 13th. Unit leaders please contact Sea Scouts to show off fun and exciting Vallejo. me with questions on training. Thanks, activities in order to recruit new members. Michelle Speir. 645-0231. For questions or to sign up your unit to help ROUNDTABLE NEWS please contact James Murphy at (707) 556- Welcome to all of our involved leaders, COASTAL CLEANUP 3450 or [email protected]. new and old, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Sept. 15 is the date for this year’s Coastal committee members and parents. Join us Cleanup. What a great opportunity to help BBQ at the Silver Gate Roundtable at the start the environment and let Scouts be seen in Many thanks go to Paul and Ester Roberts of our new year. We will update you on action at the same time. Details will be for opening their home (aka Camp recruiting, popcorn sales, Scout-O-Rama, announced at the September Roundtable. Minahan) for the annual Silver Gate BBQ. training, service projects, and lots of other In an effort to protect the environment exciting things going on in your district! VENTURING NEWS all were asked to bring their own earth Cub Scouts: “Down on the Farm” is the Venturing Crews 78 and 222 returned to friendly dishes and cutlery and food scraps theme for October! We always introduce Camp Nejedly in July for their annual were composted. Page 28
Memorials & Tributes
In Sympathy & Loving Memory of In Sympathy & Loving Memory of In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Ray Bechard William Imrie Clifford Henry Mendell William & Mary Snider Jack Hussey Peter & Jean Meredith Malloy Imrie & Vasconie Fran & Betty Arizu In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Insurance Services LLC Hammond & Irving Inc. Jack & La Day Monroe Thomas & Jane Coulter John Farley Robert E. Sprott Marilyn & Bill Siebert Marcella M. Boyer Richard & Mary Mendell Edward & Kenice Cozens In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Gary & Sandra Cook Adams & Marilyn Jones Richard Morrison Al & Gloria Kappadahl Lyles Victor Parachini Harry & Shirlie Kicherer Albert & Julie Limberg Dick & Bev Thompson Henry & Daniel O’Connell In Sympathy & Loving Memory of In Sympathy & Loving Memory of In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Ruth Vanderkarr William “Ed” Shackleford Alfred & Gloria Kappadahl Robert Lee Grunder Shirley Lipovac Alden E. Vanderkarr Warren & Jeanette Swing Stephen & Connie Vanderkarr In Sympathy & Loving Memory of In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Don Stratton In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Dick Morrison Jim Ulversoy Richard Vonderkarn Veryl Walderon Brian Thiessen In Sympathy & Loving Memory of In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Jacques R. Weldon In Sympathy & Loving Memory of John Farley John McDougall Pete Wilson Kathleen P Anders James Strawn Robb & Carol Cameron Tribute to Michael E. Caples In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Eileen Farley Mark Singer Farley Technical Services, Inc. Steve & Barbara Nielsen George Wirthman Stan & Maureen Marquis Jeanette Bertolani James & Kathryn Simms In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Henry & Sue White Edward Kadel In Sympathy & Loving Memory of David & Shirley Wood Marilyn Ward John L. Van Slack & Family James Wirthman William & Beverly Halliday Marian Wolfson In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Marianne Gledhill Joe & Jane Gray