Mill Valley Pack 34 http://mvpack34.org The official site of Mill Valley Cub Scouts Pack 34. posterous.com Tue, 25 May 2010 20:14:05 -0700 Webelo - Eagle - Earn that Badge! http://mvpack34.org/webelo-eagle-earn-that-badge http://mvpack34.org/webelo-eagle-earn-that-badge
Hi Everybody,

Great Readyman event! Thanks to Dr. Chris Ames for a very memorable presentation.

For June 1st, a week from today, it would be great if your cub could earn the Webelos Badge.

Here is the status of all the boys, as far as I know: http://bit.ly/cTBTcD

Most kids will get most of the way there if they complete the Fitness Achievement (starting on page 245 of the book), Boy Scout requirements (page 49), and Faith (page 50).

As for these and the rest of the achievements - use your imagination and have fun with you cub! As long as you tell me you've met the spirit of any given achievement, I'm good.

On Tuesday I hope to hand out a pins for Readyman and other catch-up achievements - and as many Webelos badges as possible.

Lets get there and then have a great summer. We've done a lot this year!

Best,

Dave

P.S. Here are some details on the Webelos badge requirements, FYI:

1. Read the parent guide ("How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse"; it came with the Webelos book) with your scout.

2. Be an active member of the den for 3 months.

3. Know the meaning of the Webelos badge (page 52). I don't think there is a lot of deep symbolism... here's what the book says:

The Webelos badge is like the emblem on your Webelos cap, except that it also has the word "Webelos" and the Scout badge. The emblem is made up of a gold Scout badge with a blue "W," for Webelos, on it. It shows that you are moving from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.

4. Point out three special parts of Webelos Scout Uniform.

5. Earn Fitness, Citizen, and one other badge from a different activity group (e.g. Artist).

6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony.

7. Show understanding of key Boy Scout requirements.

8. Faith. See the Webelos book, page 50, for more details.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 25 May 2010 09:33:09 -0700 Presidio Flag Planting, Memorial Day Parade, Bridging http://mvpack34.org/presidio-flag-planting-memorial-day-parade-br http://mvpack34.org/presidio-flag-planting-memorial-day-parade-br Here is the flyer for the Presido event. Below is a map of the Presidio.


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and again, the parade is on Monday am and a picnic is to follow, if you haven’t rsvp’d by evite, that link is at the bottom. Please do so they have a head count.

And lastly, we have our bridging next Tuesday. June 1st. the ceremony will start at 6:15, hopefully we remember to give bruce his gift. Then the bridging ceremony, done by 6:45, get our bathing suits on and swim till 8:00.

YIS

Doug and Scott.
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Fri, 21 May 2010 07:46:33 -0700 Memorial Day Parade http://mvpack34.org/memorial-day-parade-9 http://mvpack34.org/memorial-day-parade-9 They would like to have a head count as who will be in the parade and more importantly, who will be at the barbeque. Can you also let me know and if you will be at the presido flag planting ceremony. That will be on Saturday am at 9:00 so you will need to be there by 8:45, for the raising of the flag. Need to know how many patches we need.

Please respond to the evite by Monday.

As usual, scooters, skateboards or bikes make it easier for the kids to make the whole parade. Should go quicker as we are leading the way this year.

YIS
Doug and Scott. http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/LOXIJSPJPYUIVWGGXQOG/troop1

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 18 May 2010 18:36:15 -0700 ReadyMan Achievement http://mvpack34.org/readyman-achievement http://mvpack34.org/readyman-achievement Hey everybody!

We're planning on holding the ReadyMan achievement on Sunday, May 23rd at 3PM, at Ian's mom's house (Katrina Kehl).

The address is 18 Escalon Drive, Mill Valley.

The project will last about 1 hour.

The Readyman achievement is on page 365 of your Webelos book. Please try to get through the content with your cub so that we can go over the requirements quickly and get to the main event...

...a seminar in brain surgery, by Pearson's dad, Dr. Christopher Ames of the UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery!!

First aid and field dressing is important, but you never know when you might need to perform a quick tune-up on someone's brain!

Dr. Ames will come armed with a few videos of brain surgery that will definitely be educational...

OK, not that movie.

Katrina will have popcorn and lemonade for the boys.

Hope you can make it!

Best,

Dave

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 11 May 2010 20:09:19 -0700 Webelo - Eagle - End of Year Events http://mvpack34.org/webelo-eagle-end-of-year-events http://mvpack34.org/webelo-eagle-end-of-year-events
Wow, this year has gone by fast!

We have only two more meetings as a pack - tomorrow night (Wednesday 5/12) and the Bridging Pool Party, June1.

Tomorrow we'll hand out achievement pins for the Outdoorsman Activity. Here's my list of cubs who have met the requirements: http://bit.ly/bSld5g - click on the "Mar 10" tab.

For June 1st, we should focus on getting all the boys to earn the Webelos Badge. Here's what needs to be done:

1. Read the parent guide ("How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse"; it came with the Webelos book) with your scout.

2. Be an active member of the den for 3 months. (Everybody has earned this.)

3. Know the meaning of the Webelos badge (page 52). I don't think there is a lot of deep symbolism... here's what the book says:

The Webelos badge is like the emblem on your Webelos cap, except that it also has the word "Webelos" and the Scout badge. The emblem is made up of a gold Scout badge with a blue "W," for Webelos, on it. It shows that you are moving from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.

4. Point out three special parts of Webelos Scout Uniform. (I marked the boys down who passed uniform inspection.)

5. Earn Fitness, Citizen, and one other badge from a different activity group (e.g. Artist). Note: do the Fitness Achievement with your family.

6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony. (Our den did this on September 9. If your cub participated in a 9/11 flag raising ceremony, I'd count that as well.)

7. Show understanding of key Boy Scout requirements.

8. Faith. See the Webelos book, page 50, for more details.

Future Den Meetings & Achievements

Date TBD, visit to Tier 1 Data Center in South San Francisco (one of Facebook's data centers) - Communicator + Traveler Achievements (p. 165, 461) - Dave LaDuke to organize - sorry this has taken so long

Date TBD, Readyman Achievement (p. 365) - organized by Dr. Chris Ames - he is a brain surgeon, so this one should be very interesting!

See you tomorrow!

Best,

Dave

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 11 May 2010 14:11:38 -0700 pack meeting http://mvpack34.org/pack-meeting http://mvpack34.org/pack-meeting

Pack Meeting:  Wed. May 12th, 7:00.   Scout Hall.    Bring well fed scouts to our last pack meeting of our calendar year.    We still have bridging on June 1st, but we will have patches that your kids didn’t get, let bruce give his last speech, wish him luck, welcome our new cubmaster, Scott Shern, and  announcements.   We will end it with a ice cream social.    Can you let me know in advance if you missed any patches.  That way I can have them out or get them.   If you know of any incoming first graders,  they are welcome to come and see what scouting is about. 

 

YIS

Doug

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:53:58 -0700 BALOO Training this Weekend http://mvpack34.org/baloo-training-this-weekend http://mvpack34.org/baloo-training-this-weekend

This Saturday the Marin Council is offering “Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation” BALOO Training at Camp Tamarancho.  (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)

“Get the most out of the Cub Scout experience! Learn how to have fun in the outdoors. Includes lunch and training materials. Every pack should have at least two adults signed up for this training. You do not have to be a registered leader to attend. For pack overnight campouts, it is required that an adult who has received the BALOO training must be present at the overnight. For the best pack campouts ever, come to BALOO and receive great tips from seasoned veteran Scouters!”

Registration is now closed for this session but if anyone is interested in attending – I have a spot reserved that I cannot use.  Peter was planning to attend but now has a conflict.  I would take his spot but haven’t been able to find anyone to watch the ALL of the boys yet.  Pack 34 really needs more trained adults as we move into 2010-2011 and they only offer this a few times a year so if you are available please consider attending.  You do not have to be a Den Leader to take the training!!  We must have a minimum of two trained adults at each overnight.

Email me directly at lgilmore@iapsf.com if you would like to attend.

Lisa Gilmore

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]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:43:08 -0700 Scouting Calendar http://mvpack34.org/scouting-calendar http://mvpack34.org/scouting-calendar Here is the calendar for the rest of the year for scouts.

Lets finish strong with scouting, its been a great year and here is the rest of the years events.

May 4th, 6:30, Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse. Arrow of Light at the golf clubhouse. All scouts are invited to watch, but not the typical rowdy meeting, scouts would have to be on their best behavior. This is when the webelos II’s graduate to boy scouts. May 12, 7:00, Scout hall pack meeting, Bruce’s last one.

May 29th, flag planting at presido. This is one of our great events. More info will follow.

May 31st, Memorial day parade.

June 1st, Pool party, bridging for all scouts. Bridging at 6:00 sharp. Followed by the pool from 7:00 to 8:00. We will bridge from 6:00 to 7:00, followed by a swim at the homestead pool. We are on probation from last year at the pool. So I need all parents help with controlling the kids before the bridge ceremony and in the pool. They had a problem with us in the creek and using the noodles as weapons. This is what they told me.
June 5th, Fishing derby, Marin Rod and gun club. More info will follow.

Doug, Bruce, and Scott

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:05:38 -0700 In Memory of Cubmaster Mike http://mvpack34.org/in-memory-of-cubmaster-mike http://mvpack34.org/in-memory-of-cubmaster-mike All of us with kids who were cubs in Mill Valley Pack 34 in the early 2000s fondly remember our Pack Leader Mike Hopton. He was an enthusiastic and selfless leader who made a lasting, positive impact on our boys and on Pack 34. Mike will be missed.

From his obituary in the Marin IJ:

Michael James Hopton Age 58, of Mill Valley, CA died unexpectedly at home on Friday morning April 9th, 2010. Mike was born in San Bruno, CA on November 13th, 1951 to Jane Reichhold and Harold "Hop" Hopton. A graduate of Crestmore High School, Mike went on to earn his BA in Education and taught Industrial Arts at Antioch High School prior to taking a 10 year break as owner /operator of the Hot Fudge Factory in Tiburon, CA. He eventually returned to teaching and spent the last twenty plus years teaching at Westmore and Jefferson High Schools in Daly City, CA. In 2007 he started "Be Calm, Be Cool, Mill Valley Driving School," patiently preparing hundreds of local youth to drive. Mike is survived by his wife Susan Hills, sons Noah and Jonah Hopton, and numerous cousins and in-laws. Mike was a devoted husband and father, giving countless hours as Den Leader of Cub Scout Pack 34, coach of the Mill Valley Vipers and Thundercats soccer teams, and building sets for Mill Valley Middle School plays. Mike's great passion was slowly converting their Mill Valley cottage into a "Victorian Painted Lady," a long labor of love that will now be completed by his sons. Mike was a wonderful man who always woke up on the sunny side of life. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but we know his spirit will forever be with us. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:30 PM Friday night, April 16th at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up an educational fund for Noah and Jonah. Donations may be made to the Hopton College Fund at Bank of America in Mill Valley.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:24:01 -0700 Outdoorsman - Tamarancho this weekend http://mvpack34.org/outdoorsman-tamarancho-this-weekend http://mvpack34.org/outdoorsman-tamarancho-this-weekend Hi everybody,

Looks like we're going to have a nice campout up at Tamarancho this weekend.

If you can't make it, there will be a couple of more campouts they can attend next year.

Here's what I'm suggesting we do to combine it with the Outdoorsman Achievement.

Do two of these:

1. Plan and take part in an evening outdoor activity that includes a campfire. We'll do that Saturday evening. Kids can tell help build campfire, tell stories, etc.

2. Take part in a overnight campout. Sleep in a tent that you have helped pitch. Get your kid to help you pitch your tent.

And do five of these:

1. Discuss how to follow the Leave No Trace Front-country Guidelines. I'll go over these before campfire on Saturday night.

2. Discuss rules of outdoor fire safety. Same.

3. Assist in prep, cooking and cleanup for one of the meals. The kids should check in with Bruce or Doug about which meal they can help this.

4. Visit a nearby Boy Scout Camp. Everyone who goes, gets this one.

5. Three-mile hike. Given kids will be doing the range on Sunday, lets do this another time. Maybe combine with Naturalist outing?

Let me know if you have any other ideas or questions.

Thanks,

Dave

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:01:18 -0700 Camp Tamarancho Update http://mvpack34.org/camp-tamarancho-update http://mvpack34.org/camp-tamarancho-update Here are the schedules for the ranges.  Make sure I have it correct.   If you are shooting on sat.  make sure you are there in time.  It takes about an 20 minutes to walk from the campsite to the ranges.  Remember no latecomers.   Also remember it takes 20 minutes from Fairfax.

A few rules about tamarancho.  In case you forgot.

Back your cars in,  this is in case of an evacuation and we need to be out of there quickly

No pets

No child is to wander by themselves.  Buddy system is mandatory. 

I will attach an info sheet along with directions. 

Can you also go over the excel file named tamarancho and make sure I have you as a rsvp

Map of Tamarancho: http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=17422


Directions to Tamarancho: http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=29686

we are camping at one of the two spots we always camp out.   Ghillotti or twin peaks.   Will let you know tomorrow.

 Please bring mess kits for kids.   we will have paper plates  and utensils for adults. 

 Your are in charge of lunch yourselves.

Meals will be as follows:

Snacks sat afternoon: Still deciding

Dinner sat eve.  

Chicken, hot dogs, sausages, chili and salad

Desert and smores

Sunday am.   For those shooting,  we will have cereal, fruit and muffins and juice.

For those hanging around we will also have sausages, and pancakes. 

Make sure you bring

  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Mattress- not required, but highly recommended.
  • Flashlight. 
  • Warm clothes.  Can get cold and windy on top

Optional

  • Folding chair.
  • Bike
  • Bug spray
  • And anything else you can fit in the car.

Let me or bruce know if you need any help

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:23:45 -0700 Camp Tamarancho March 27th http://mvpack34.org/camp-tamarancho-march-27th http://mvpack34.org/camp-tamarancho-march-27th Looks like the weather is going to be nice. And we have two reservations at the ranges. First one is at 4:00 on sat afternoon, and the second is Sunday at 8:00am. Last time we had a problem with people showing up late. So the rule is no late comers. Even if your 1 minute late, you're out. So make sure when you confirm with me, you are on time. So I need to know if you are coming for Saturday night camping and what time slot you would like on the ranges. Let me know if there are siblings that would like to go to the ranges and after all the scouts are accounted for, we can include the siblings.

YIS

Doug and Bruce.

As usual, the pack will provide snacks on sat afternoon, dinner Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Cost is $20 per family, and $5 for the range. The crew that helps out with the ranges is raising money for a trip to the east coast, we usually give them coffee gift cards, but they are requesting tips in money. So a $5 per kid recommendation is what we were thinking of. Not required though. Thanx.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:40:00 -0700 Webelo - Eagle - Upcoming Events http://mvpack34.org/webelo-eagle-upcoming-events http://mvpack34.org/webelo-eagle-upcoming-events

Hi everyone...

A long-overdue update from den leader Dave! Densely packed with info about upcoming events! Here we go...

Earning the Webelos Badge

 

It would be great for us to bridge our boys to Webelos at the April Pack Meeting (checking on date).

I've put up a spreadsheet showing what I know about the cubs' progress, here: http://bit.ly/bSld5g

Email me if there is new info and I'll update the spreadsheet. Here's a summary of the Webelos requirements:

1. Read the parent guide ("How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse"; it came with the Webelos book) with your scout.

2. Be an active member of the den for 3 months. (Everybody has earned this.)

3. Know the meaning of the Webelos badge (page 52). I don't think there is a lot of deep symbolism... here's what the book says:

The Webelos badge is like the emblem on your Webelos cap, except that it also has the word "Webelos" and the Scout badge. The emblem is made up of a gold Scout badge with a blue "W," for Webelos, on it. It shows that you are moving from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.

4. Point out three special parts of Webelos Scout Uniform. (I marked the boys down who passed uniform inspection.)

5. Earn Fitness, Citizen, and one other badge from a different activity group (e.g. Artist). Note: do the Fitness Achievement with your family.

6. Plan and lead a flag ceremony. (Our den did this on September 9. If your cub participated in a 9/11 flag raising ceremony, I'd count that as well.)

7. Show understanding of key Boy Scout requirements.

8. Faith. See the Webelos book, page 50, for more details.

Future Den Meetings & Achievements

March 27, Tamarancho Spring Campout - we will tackle the Outdoorsman Achievement (p. 343) - Dave LaDuke to run at the campout

Before April 14, do the Fitness Achievement (p. 245) with your family

April, date TBD, visit to Tier 1 Data Center in South San Francisco (one of Facebook's data centers) - Communicator + Traveler Achievements (p. 165, 461) - Dave LaDuke to organize - shooting for a Wednesday afternoon when kids have early dismissal

Date TBD, Readyman Achievement (p. 365) - organized by Pearson's dad, Dr. Chris Ames - he is a brain surgeon, so this one should be very interesting!

Saturday May 8, 10AM -12 PM - Naturalist Achievement (p. 317) - organized by Nico's mom, Juliet Mohit - it will be in the Marin Headlands. Emily, a nature guide, will lead a hike.

Also...

Susie Ames is organizing a SECRET collaborative painting as a goodbye present to our Den Leader, Bruce Berlinger. She'll organize a time when kids can stop by ArtStart to contribute to the masterpiece. Stay tuned.

Thats about it... Hope to see you up at Tamarancho next weekend!

Best,

Dave

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:45:23 -0700 Camp Tamarancho Campout - March 27th http://mvpack34.org/camp-tamarancho-campout-march-27th http://mvpack34.org/camp-tamarancho-campout-march-27th Now that rockets and pinewood derby are over, we can start working on our kids bridging and moving on to the next level. We have a campout on Saturday, March 27th, at Camp Tamarancho. We have 2 sessions booked at the ranges on Saturday. When I get details I will let you know. We are doing our usual sat eve campout and all members of your family are invited. Cost will be $20 per family. Let me know if you plan on attending:

1) Rain or shine
2) Sunny weather
3) Just for shooting
We will send out an email early next week when we know the weather and that will determine of how big our group will be.
YIS
Doug and Bruce

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:41:58 -0800 Tomorrow's Pack Meeting http://mvpack34.org/tomorrows-pack-meeting http://mvpack34.org/tomorrows-pack-meeting Hi Everyone from Pack 34,
Tomorrow night, March 10th, our meeting at scout hall is going to be starting at 6PM. This is to accommodate the showing of the movie "Down and Derby", about the pinewood derby. This is a 90 minute movie, starting at 6 sharp gives us time to see the movie and have a short meeting to pass out a few patches that the boys have earned. We will conclude at our regular time of 8pm. I have extra pinewood derby cars for anyone who needs a car kit. I hope that everyone is working on their cars for the races this weekend.Yours in scouting, Bruce and Doug.
Pinewood Derby Weekend Times:
Check-In Saturday 3/13 Noon to 2 PM
Races Sunday 3/14 10 AM to 2 PM

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:18:29 -0800 Saturday Adult Pinewood Derby night http://mvpack34.org/saturday-adult-pinewood-derby-night http://mvpack34.org/saturday-adult-pinewood-derby-night I'll say this at the head to avoid confusing folks over the much more
important event: The checkin for the scout's pinewood derby race is between
12:00 and 2:00 on Saturday March 13. Their race, along with the official
'open' race for non-scouts is on Sunday March 14th from 10:00am - 12:00.
Tigers race first.

With that out of the way, let me get into something altogether different:
our first parent's one derby race. Many parents have mentioned that they
have built a car along side their son, or have ideas to push the limits of
derby competition, or they are still reeling from their defeat some 30 years
ago and are yearning for the chance to instill their name in pinewood glory.
Well, glory might not be the reward, but we have decided to have a Saturday
night pinewood derby event on March 13th, the day before the big _real_
event on the 14th. (This way we help prevent a "Down and Derby" reenactment
in front of the kids)

So polish the axles and mount your wheels and come down to scout hall for a
fun filled evening. Check in is at 7:30pm with the hope of racing by 8:15.
Bring a food or beverage to share and get ready fun. Please RSVP if you
plan on coming just so I have an idea of how many we might need to
accommodate. If you need a kit, you can pick one up at the Marin council
store for a few bucks or I believe we may have some extras for $4.

The Rules:

0) You must use your own car. Sneaking your son's car into the race is a
no-no.
1) An official BSA 'Pinewood Derby Kit' must be used
2) The wheels and axels from an official kit must be used
3) The final car can weight no more than 5oz on the scale use for check-in.
4) The car must conform to the "Rules in the Box" that come with the kit.
These rules detail the dimensions and other, what one must assume are
purposely vague, guidelines.

What the rules don't explicitly say but we are explicitly allowing (for the
derby geeks in the audience):

5) Extended wheelbase (i.e. the precut axle slots do not need to be used)
6) Raised wheels (not all wheels need to touch the ground)
7) Modifications to the wheel shape are allowed.

Please note that rules 5, 6, and 7 are not allowed by the Marin Council so I
advise against incorporating them into your son's car design. Live and
learn I tell myself ;)

-steve

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:57:09 -0800 Items left behind @ USS Pampanito http://mvpack34.org/items-left-behind-uss-pampanito http://mvpack34.org/items-left-behind-uss-pampanito

Great Times over the past weekend & Great job by all participants and leaders of Pack 34!

Attached hereto is a photo of items we found at final cleanup and departure of the sub.

We will bring them to the next Pack Meeting.


Sincerely,


Peter E. Gilmore

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:53:03 -0800 cub scout day camp http://mvpack34.org/cub-scout-day-camp-4 http://mvpack34.org/cub-scout-day-camp-4

This is the least expensive camp available.

Summer Day Camp for Cub Scouts offers your Cub Scout-Wolf through Webelos-a unique camp experience. A camp designed around the Cub Scout program, staffed by registered Boy Scouts, Venturers, and trained National Camping School BSA leaders. Our Staff ratio is 8 Scouts to 1 staff member.

 

Our Theme: The Knights of Tamarancho

Our Dates: June 21 to June 25, July 12 to July 16, and August 9 to August 13

Our Camp Fee: $175 (save $15 and register early prior to midnight Thursday April 29th)

 

No electronics or plastic kit projects here, just good old fashioned summer time fun in the great outdoors with nine theme-related program activities. As rainy days and cold winter nights lead way to summertime fun and these Camp Tamarancho delights: The Bow & Arrow, Arthur's Armory, Cooking at the Feast, Field Games & Jousting, Handicraft & Leatherwork, Practical Herbology & Nature, Knightly Skills at The Castle, Scouting Squire Skills, Loons at the Lakeside, and manly men in tights!

 

To five packs we've already presented live. So pick a date, and let us know because we'd like to visit to see how your pack goes, grows, and thrives. We'll sing a song, introduce ourselves, answer questions, and ring some bells! Make 'ye way to Tamarancho! Make ye way to Tamarancho!

Week One - June 21 to June 25
Week Two - July 12 to 16
Week Three - August 9 to 13

Registration opened February 4, and we sold out last year!

The pick up and drop off is at in n out burger in strawberry 

Go to http://www.boyscouts-marin.org/ and then hit the camping program and facilities tab,  then the cub scout camping tab and the registration is there.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/194493/34-Patch-Scan.png http://posterous.com/people/4bmPDQ5wUbfP Akela mvpack34 Akela Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:11:35 -0800 USS Pampanito and Rocket Launch http://mvpack34.org/uss-pampanito-and-rocket-launch http://mvpack34.org/uss-pampanito-and-rocket-launch
Hello Pack 34,

What a weekend of Cub Scouting, thanks for all those that participated and helped in our activities. 

The USS Pampanito was a fun overnight trip and I hope our group does this one again.  We had a spectacular full moon and the weather was perfect for a night in the city.  Thank you Lisa Gilmore for being the point person on the trip, you did an incredible job making this a successful event. 

Yesterdays rocket launch was a blast.  I hope that everyone had a great time firing off their rockets, we had perfect weather.  It was amazing seeing all of the different rockets that the boys brought for the launch.  I think that it was clear how working together as a team on this type of activity keeps this a fun and safe day.   Special thanks to Gareth Tyrnauer for being a check in desk / rocket prep specialist yesterday.  I am glad that the Gilmore's rocket actually flew and then didn't take out the Southern Marin PG&E sub-station.  We will have another smaller rocket launch day for those that couldn't make yesterdays launch.  If your rocket is still intact after yesterday, you can launch yours again.    

We will post photos of both on our web site this week.

Our next camp-out is at Camp Tamarancho on the night of March 27th. 

Our next pack meeting is on March 10th, 7PM, we will be doing a follow up on disaster preparedness.  We will have a short presentation by Be Prepared Mill Valley.  Come with your own ideas to share with the group.  Please bring well fed scouts for another fun night. 

We will see you at the Pack Meeting,
Bruce and Doug

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Hello Everyone from Pack 34,

Looking forward to a great weekend of scouting. 

For all of you that are going on our overnight at the USS Pampanito, I have a few suggestions from Linda Mondot at the Scout Council.  First, do not be any later than the check in time of 7PM, they want you on time.  Have all of your forms and paperwork and get them the Lisa Gilmore, ASAP, this is important as they are strict on the paperwork.  Less is better, we will be in tight quarters, do not bring to much gear.  Instead of bringing a pillow consider rolling up your jacket or sweatshirt as a pillow.   But, dress warm and bring a hat, the sub is cold.  Consider putting the boys PJ's on under their pants for ease of changing in tight spaces.  Try to eat before hand, we will have snacks and small breakfast for Sunday morning.  It should be a lot of fun. 

Doug and I will set up the Mill Valley Space Launch Central Sunday morning and we should be ready for our first launches at 9AM.  We know that everyone has conflicting commitments, so you can come and launch anytime between 9 and noon.  We have plenty of engines for the rockets, just check in at the command center to get prepped for your launch.  This is always one of my favorite scouting events. 

We have many activities left for the year, I hope that everyone is having fun.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Yours in scouting, Bruce. 

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