NOVEMBER 2009 SMOKE SIGNALS Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Issue # 2009/10 Boy Scouts of America ONE MILLION CANS OF FOOD As we begin to prepare for the 100th Anni- INSIDE versary of the Boy Scouts of America one of THIS ISSUE the ways we can show that Scouts care about their community and for those who are less Important Dates 2 fortunate is through the Scouting for Food collection. Our goal this year, with the efforts Memorials and Tributes 2 of all the Boy Scout Councils in the Bay Area Training 3 working together, is to collect One - Million Cans of Food between November 21, 2009 and Scoutreach 4 November 20, 2010. To accomplish this goal SCOUTING we will need every Scout to participate in the Aklan 15 annual collection and then find ways to collect Black Diamond 16 food throughout the year. FOR FOOD Chief Solano 17 November 21, 2009 Over the years the Scouting for Food effort has truly been one of the most impressive un- Herms 18 dertakings by the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Iron Horse 19 Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers and their and Doing a Good Turn for America leaders and parents. It has been a coordinated Lake 20 team effort that feeds the hungry. During the down turn in our economy the need continues Marsh Creek 21 to grow. The Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Meridian 22 this year will participate with all the Bay Area councils to distribute door hangers on Satur- Muir 23 day, November 14, 2009 and collect the bags of food on Saturday, November 21, 2009. In Napa 24 addition to helping us achieve our One -Mil- Silver Gate 25 lion Can goal we will be asking that every par- ticipant who attends the Northern California New Eagles 26 Boy Scouts of America – 100th Anniversary Jamboree on April 15-18, 2010 to make a donation of one can of food. Annual Food Collection for Local Food Banks and Charities Please place nonperishable goods in a recycled bag or box, attach this door-hanger and place it outside in view of the street by 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Please, no glass containers or perishable foods. Sponsored by: Page IMPORTANT DATES Memorials & Tributes In Sympathy & Loving Memory of Jack Bauer NOVEMBER Trudi & Sidney Jensen 4 Return unsold popcorn to council office/ Take popcorn and prize orders 6 HAT: CPR- Course 7 OA Herms work party and vigil weekend and chiefs council/ HAT: Wilderness First Aid course/ Commissioner training/ 5:30pm- 9:00 Pm Harvest in the Vineyards Gift and Wine auction 8 OA Herms work party and Vigil Weekend and Chiefs council/ HAT: Wilderness first Aid course. 16 Charters Due/ 4:30-6:30pm Council Officers meeting 18 Popcorn Arrives at Distribution Locations 20 Popcorn distributed to units 21 Scouting for food pick up 23 6:30pm International Committee 25 7:00pm-9:00pm Venturing officers Association 26 Thanksgiving Holiday Service center closed 27 Thanksgiving Holiday Service center closed The Northern California 100th Anniversary Jamboree April 15-18, 2010 Alameda County Fairgrounds Information for units Mount Diablo Silverado Council Smoke Signals is published monthly, with the exception of the Editor: Matthew Lynch combined June/July issue, by: Phone: (925)674-6112 Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Email: [email protected] Boy Scouts of America 800 Ellinwood Way Second Class Postage paid at: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Concord, CA 94520-9998 Phone: (925) 674-6100 POSTMASTER - Send address changes to address at left. “E ver Page y Scout Deserves a Trained Leader” Mt. Diablo Silverado Training Opportunities The “Training Continuum” offers many exciting opportunities for program and leadership skills training. If your home District does not have a convenient training session, please consider attending the course in another District. For any 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 Scott Kubik 925-787-7056 Black Diamond Kathy Nunez 925-756-7159 Meridian John McClintic 925-930-7352 Chief Solano Leslie Cliche 530-795-1401 Muir Tom Santos 925-672-5955 Herms Jane Harris 510-708-1051 Napa Tony Zarate 707-257-7155 Iron Horse Chuck Savage 925-932-4843 Silver Gate Mike Rettinhouse 707-479-6430 At least one registered leader on every outing Kubik, 925-787-7056, [email protected] be at least 15 yrs old and have 1st Class skills. requiring a Tour Permit must have completed Mons, Nov 16, 23 and 30, 6-9pm, Antioch An adult MUST accompany each youth. Youth Protection Training. Beginning Jan 1, area. Contact Kathy Nunez, 925-756-7159, Wilderness First Aid Certification by the 2009, at least one registered leader on every [email protected]. American Safety & Health Institute outing requiring a Tour Permit must have (www.ashinstitute.com) is valid for 3 yrs. CPR completed Hazardous Weather Training. Pack and Troop Committee for 2 yrs. Contact Keith Gale, 925-672-3592, Both of these courses are available online at Sat, Nov 7, 8:30am, Kelseyville Pres. Church, [email protected]. MyScouting.org. Kelseyville. Contact Suisei Heidebrecht, 707-994-9613, [email protected] Leader Education and Development As of April 1, 2009, This is Scouting has (LEAD 2010) replaced New Leader Essentials (NLE). The BALOO Sat, Jan 23, 2010. Diablo Valley College, new course is available online at MyScouting. (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) Pleasant Hill. The place to find a org and is required for all positions. Required for Cub Leaders on Pack comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to overnighters. up-to-date information and Scouting skills. YOUTH PROTECTION Something for everyone: parents, uniformed For those who prefer to take in-person Sat, Dec 5, 8:30a-5p, Contact Kathy Nunez, leaders and committee members. Registration training 925-756-7159, [email protected] available soon. Contact Lindy Marzo, [email protected] Fri, Nov 20, time TBA, Vallejo area. Contact OUTDOOR SKILLS FOR WEBELOS Mike Rettinhouse, 707-479-6430, LEADERS National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) [email protected]. Sat-Sun, Oct 24-25, Camp Herms. Contact: Leadership skills for Scouts age 13 or older Ray Chan, 925-548-6179, with First Class rank. POSITION-SPECIFIC TRAINING (PST) [email protected] Basic training for each position Winter NYLT: Feb 13-15 and 19-21, 2010. The following courses are supplemental. Attendance at both weekends is required. Cub Leaders Camp Herms; Cost $225 includes materials, Mon, Nov 9, 7pm-9:30pm. Pleasant Hill First HAT meals and recognition awards. Contact Bruce Christian Church, 2115 Pleasant Hill Rd, (High Adventure Training) Arms, 925-432-9602, Pleasant Hill. Contact Linda Heasell, Basic (Core) and specialized training for high [email protected] 925-370-0775, [email protected], or adventure activities. Ray Chan, 925-548-6179, WOOD BADGE FOR THE 21ST [email protected]. Core CENTURY Jan 8-9, 2010, Camp Herms. Cost $65; enroll “The Scoutmaster teaches boys to play the Sat, Nov 14, 9am-12:15pm, LDS Church limit 48. Prerequisite: PST-SM/ASM and game by doing so himself. Every youth Griffith Ave. Contact Scott Kubik, OLS. Foundation for all other HAT courses. A deserves a well trained leader” 925-787-7056, [email protected]. HAT number will be issued upon successful completion. Contact Kim Naylor, FALL 2010 Boy Scout/Venture Leaders 925-457-4829, [email protected]. AUG 27-29 AND SEP 24-26, 2010 Sat, Nov 7, 8:30am, Kelseyville area. Contact Camp Herms. Contact Steve Pierce, Suisie Heidebrecht, 707-994-9613, Wilderness First Aid and CPR 925-518-4447, [email protected] or [email protected]. Thurs, Nov 6, (CPR), Fri-Sat, Nov 7-8, (First Craig Gridley, 925-686-3786, Aid). Council Office. Enroll limit: 40. $125 [email protected] Sat, Nov 14, 9am-3pm, Brentwood area, Scott or $145 with CPR certification. Youth must Page Mt. Diablo Silverado, Boy Scouts of America Harvest in the Vineyards Gift and Wine Benefit AUCTION Unique Napa Valley wines and tours, vacation homes, restaurants, beauty and entertainment gift certificates, gift baskets, specialty services, golf packages and much, much more. *$165/person (appetizers, gourmet dinner, wine, silent and live auction) *Sponsorships available (VIP table for 8 with a winemaker, special wine, recognition item, advertising) For more information, visit our website: www.bsa-mdsc.org or email Chelsea McClain: [email protected] All proceeds from the auction will benefit the more than 14,500 youth in the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council, BSA. Page MT. DIABLO SILVERADO COUNCIL “Teaming Up with The Raiders!” Raiders vs. Chiefs Sunday, November 15th, 2009 Kick Off at 1:05PM SCOUT DAY WITH THE RAIDERS • Enjoy the 2009 Oakland Raiders game against the Kansas City Chiefs • Sit together with Boy Scouts, Friends, & Family • View scoreboard message recognizing Mt. Diablo Silverado Council • NOTE: each package includes 1 Raiders ticket, and 1 food voucher good for hot dog, bag of chips, and soda at the game. To contact the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council for tickets contact Chelsea McClain at 925-674-6172 Parking lots open 5 hours prior to kickoff. Parking is first-come, first-served. Stadium Gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff. For information on the Capitol Corridor Train, please call 1-877-9RideCC (1-877-974-3322) Tickets can be purchased through a Mt. Diablo Silverado Council member or by mailing your check to their office at 800 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Questions? Contact Qiava Harper at 510-780-3256, or [email protected].