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Scout Sunday/Epworth Methodist Church 

Join us on February 11th at Epworth Church (1953 Hopkins St.) for Scout Sunday.  Note that this is separate from the Scout Sunday that just occurred at Mary Magdalen.   The service begins at 10:00 am, please arrive in uniform at9:45AM to greet guests and parishioners.  Scout Sunday is an annual service to recognize the contributions of youth and adults to Scouting, along with our connection to Epworth, our chartering organization.  It would be great to have a good turn-out for Epworth which has greatly supported us.  Class A uniforms are requested.

Blue & Gold Pancake Breakfast; No February Pack meeting 

Please join us, Saturday February 24th 9:30-11:30AM, for our Blue & Gold Pancake Breakfast.  Webelos Den 5 is hosting our annual celebration for the founding of Cub Scouts this year at Church of the Magdelen/Parish Hall.  Cubmaster Doug will give a Friends of Scouting presentation.    Friends of Scouting is our annual fundraiser to support the Herms District and Mount Diablo Silverado Council.  Also, be sure to bring your mess kit (Cup, plate, utensils) and wear your Class A uniform.  There is no Pack meeting in February.

Den Meetings

Dens continue to meet in February. Please check with your Den Leader if you have questions about your monthly meeting.

February outing/Pack Hike at Briones

 Join us on Saturday February 10 at Briones Regional Park.  Our Hike Master Ethan Ligon will lead us on a hike of about 3.5 miles up to Russell Peak which has great views.  We will meet at the trail head at 11 am.  That will get us to the peak at around 12:30 for lunch.  Be sure to bring your own, lunch, sun screen and water.  I will send a follow up email later this week for specific details on where to meet.

 Pinewood Derby Workshops

 Pinewood Derby kits and race rules were distributed at the Holiday Potluck.  Our Wooden Windows workshop is February 17th, 10AM-12 Noon at the Wooden Windows Shop at 849 29th St, Oakland (cutting/shaping the car, sanding, and polishing the wheel axles).  The fine-tuning workshop (add or subtract weight, smooth/polishing/install wheels and axles, test race track) is March 3, 11AM-1PM at Church of the Magdelen/Parish Hall.   Pack 30’s 58^th Annual Pinewood Derby is March 17^th, 1-4PM at Sports Basement, Berkeley.  John Canny, our Pinewood Derby Chair, could use your help as a race day volunteer.  Also, contact John if you have questions about the rules, workshops or kits.  

Herms Day Camp/Save the Date

 The 2018 Herms Day Camp is scheduled for June 25-29th this year, 9:00AM-3:30PM.  Registration costs around $150 and Scouts have an awesome time participating in outdoor activities, archery and BB guns.  Any Scout going into 1st-5th grade next year are welcome to attend (1st graders must have a buddy on site).   The Day Camp is all volunteer effort and they are always looking for help. As a volunteer, you will be helping to make camp an amazing experience for the youth. Not only that, but as a volunteer you can bring your other children to camp with you.

CA Academy of Sciences

 The California Academy of Sciences offers Scout families a 15% discount.  The Academy is a great place for Den or family outings.  It is an excellent location to complete advancement and awards (e.g. NOVA).  For more information visit www.calacademy.org/etickets2  Sales Code Scouts. 

Email, text or call with any questions.  

Yours In Scouting,

Assistant Cubmaster Jim

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What a great meeting last night!  Here are your January announcements.  

Blue & Gold Pancake Breakfast; No February Pack meeting

Please join us, Saturday February 24th  9:30-11:30AM for our Blue & Gold Pancake Breakfast.  Webelos Den 5 is hosting our annual celebration for the founding of Cub Scouts this year at Church of the Magdelan/Parish Hall .  Be sure to bring your mess kit (Cup, plate, utensils) and wear your Class A uniform.  There is no Pack meeting in February.

East Oakland Sports Center

Our January Swim Outing will be at the East Oakland Sports Center, 9161 Edes Avenue, Oakland.   This event is next Saturday January 20th at 12 Noon.  Pack 30 will have private use of the facility from Noon-12:45PM.  Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts can complete their Aquanaut swimming requirements.  Scouts can enter for free.  Parents and siblings must pay three dollars separately.  Mark DeSouza has sent an Evite, please be sure to RSVP.  If you have not received an Evite, contact him.  Please complete the Activity Consent Form and bring it to the outing.

Pinewood Derby Workshops

Pinewood Derby kits and race rules were distributed at the Holiday Potluck.  Our Wooden Window(849 29th St, Oakland) workshop is February 17th, 10AM-12Noon at the Wooden Window(849 29th St, Oakland (cutting/shaping the car, sanding, and polishing the wheel axles).  The fine-tuning workshop (add or subtract weight, smooth/polishing/install wheels and axles, test race track) is March 3, 11AM-1PM at Church of the Magdelen/Parish Hall.   Pack 30’s 58^th Annual Pinewood Derby is March 17^th, 1-4PM at Sports Basement, Berkeley.  John Canny, our Pinewood Derby Chair, could use your help as a race day volunteer.  Also, contact John if you have questions about the rules, workshops or kits.

Scout Sunday

Join us on February 11th at Epworth Church (1953 Hopkins St.) for Scouting Sunday.  The service begins at 10:00, please arrive in uniform at 9:45AM to greet guests and parishioners.  Scouting Sunday is an annual service to recognize the contributions of youth and adults to Scouting, along with our connection to Epworth, our chartering organization.  Class A uniforms are requested.

Herms Cub Day Camp

Camp Herms Cub Day Camp is scheduled for June 25-29th this year.  Look for additional information in February Announcements.

Announcements Transition

In February, Jim Brencic will take a larger role in our email and Pack meeting announcements.  Be sure to save his email to your address/safe list.

If you have questions, email, text or call me.

Yours In Scouting,

Doug Lindsey

Pack 30 Cubmaster

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January Pack Meeting

Pinewood Derby Workshops

Pinewood Derby kits and race rules were distributed at the Holiday Potluck.  Our Wooden Window(849 29th St, Oakland) workshop is February 17th, 10AM-12Noon at the Wooden Window(849 29th St, Oakland (cutting/shaping the car, sanding, and polishing the wheel axles).  The fine-tuning workshop (add or subtract weight, smooth/polishing/install wheels and axles, test race track) is March 3, 11AM-1PM at Church of the Magdelen/Parish Hall.  If you did did receive your race kit and rules, we will pass them out at the January Pack meeting.  Pack 30’s 58^th Annual Pinewood Derby is March 17^th at Sports Basement, Berkeley.  John Canny, our Pinewood Derby Chair, could use several volunteers, assisting at workshops and on race day.

 

Yours In Scouting,

Jim Brencic

Assistant Cubmaster

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Hello Pack 30:

Here are your announcements for the month.

• Holiday Potluck
  Our annual Holiday Potluck is December 11(6-8:00PM) at Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Set up for this event begins at 5:30PM.  The Potluck will have a short awards presentation.  We will have crafts and sing songs.  Please bring a covered dish and/or dessert (and labeled) to share.  To reduce waste we ask that you bring your own mess kits(plate,cup, utensils).
  We will also hand out Pinewood Derby kits and race rules at the December Pack meeting.

• December Den Meetings
  Please check with your Den Leader about your December Den meeting, due to the Holiday Pack meeting.

Email, text or call if you have questions.

Yours In Scouting,

Doug Lindsey

Pack 30 Cubmaster

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Hello Pack 30:

November’s announcements are being sent to you early this month. Many events occur before our next Pack meeting on November 20th.

Several events occur on November 11th. Plan for the appropriate Scouting activity(activities) for your Scout and family. Do not get overwhelmed by the Calendar.

At our November Pack meeting, we will cover the two points of the Scout Law, Helpful and Kind.

• Scouting for Food
  This Saturday, November 4th, you and your Scout place door hangers on your neighbor’s front door.  It’s recommended that you write a note on each door hanger letting your neighbors know who is collecting the donations.  Also, keep a list of addresses so you know where to go back to next weekend to pick up food donations.  On Saturday, November 11th, return to your neighbors doors and pick up the food that they leave.  Drop off donated food at School of the Madeline Parking lot between 9AM-1:00PM.

• Veterans Day Flag Placement
  On Saturday November 11th, Scouts will meet at Sunset View Cemetery (101 Colusa Ave., El Cerrito 94530) at 8:00AM rain or shine. This event is sponsored by the El Cerrito Lions. Scouts receive small flags, a cemetery map and instructions on how to place the flags. This event honors our Veterans service and sacrifice.  Wear your Class A uniform for this event.

• Flag Retirement Ceremony
  On Saturday November 11, Scouts will meet at Fernandez Park (595 Tennent Ave, Pinole, CA 94564) for a Flag Retirement Ceremony. United States flags are retired when they become worn, torn, faded or badly soiled.  It begins at 11am and Class A uniforms are requested for this event. Drew and I participated in this event last year.
  

• Trail Trekkers Wildcat Peak Hike
  On Saturday, November 11th at 11:00AM, meet us at the Tilden Park Nature area at the Environmental Education Center (EEC).  We will hike the Trail Trekkers Wildcat Peak hike.  This is a moderate 2.5 hike.  Bring a lunch and enjoy this wonderful hike in our own backyard.  An Evite will be sent out later this week.  Scouts can earn the Trail Trekkers patch and Wildcat Peak rocker.   Class B uniforms are suggested for the hike.

• November Den and Pack Meetings
  Please check with your Den Leader about your November Den meeting.  Our next Pack meeting is at Church of the Magdelan/Parish Hall  November 20, 6:30PM.

Email, text, or call for further information.

Yours In Scouting,

Doug Lindsey

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