Mistletoe Update and Signups

Hi All,

Thanks to everyone who helped out with packaging mistletoe at our meeting on Monday.  We had a great turnout and packaged over 300 bags for sales starting this weekend.  Hopefully we'll have good weather and lots of holiday shoppers at Del Monte Mall and Star Market over the next few weekends.

Thanks also to those who have already signed up for time slots to sell mistletoe.  Unfortunately, most of the entries made at the meeting Monday night were not saved on the blog signup sheet for some reason.  I apologize for the inconvenience, but if those of you who already signed up could enter your names and times again, that would be very helpful.  If you haven't signed your boys up for a time yet, please do so. Many hands make lighter work (or something like that...). 

If you have any trouble adding your names and times to the signup sheet, please send an email to adscott1230@gmail.com and I'll enter the info for you.

Thanks again to all of you for pitching in to make this effort a success!

Just in Time for the Holidays--MIstletoe Packaging and Sales!!

Hi All,

It's time to kick off our big (and only...) fundraising event for the year--mistletoe sales!  This has proven to be a great way to raise funds to support pack activities and help reduce the cost of events such as the upcoming aquarium sleepover.  However, we can only be successful if everyone helps out.  

We will get started with a mistletoe packaging session at our meeting this Monday evening, November 26th, at 6:00 pm.  The more boys (and parents!) that show up to help, the more mistletoe we will have packaged and ready to sell next weekend.  We will also spend a little time teaching salesmanship to the boys.

Sales Dates/Times:

We plan to sell the packaged mistletoe at Del Monte Center and Star Market at the following dates/times: 

• Del Monte Center: Dec 1, 8, 15 (10:00 - 2:00 pm)
• Star Market: Dec 2, 9 (10:30 - 1:00 pm)

Please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet for one or more blocks of time (1 hour minimum for Tigers, 2 for other ranks). 

Important Details:

• Small groups - 5 scouts per shift. 
  It makes it easy, smooth, and makes us look like we're the most well behaved Scout troop on the Peninsula!
• Time commitment:
• Minimum one sales event (two would be even better!) 
• Tigers 1 hour; other ranks - at least 2 hours (more if the boys can manage!)
• Scouts:
• In uniform, shirts tucked in, and hats on
• Siblings are welcome
• All requested to be respectful, polite, and courteous at all times
  (no running around/up to guests)
• Requested Parent Volunteer Support:
• Two-deep Leadership
• For compliance and child safety - we must always have two level deep supervision.  This means two parents per sales shift.  Parents you can split this as you need.
• Lead Cashier/Money handler
• Each sales hour needs one parent for this role
• Handles money and change making
• Del Monte Center Setup Crew:
• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Check in at the "Info Desk" in the middle of the Promenade
• Center will provide a table and a tent
• Signs and mistletoe will be picked up and dropped off with the change
• Del Monte Center Tear Down Crew:
• Remember - A Scout is Clean 
• Clean up the area (trash, drinks, etc)

Please note:  The pack will help subsidize each scout that goes on the Monterey Bay Aquarium overnight this year. Please let your son know, as this may help them try to make sales.

The sales location at Del Monte Center is shown below (across from the Apple store and close to the front of Macy's):

 

 

We look forward to having everyone pitch in to help break our sales record from last year!!

Salinas Veteran's Parade, Sunday, November 11th

Hi Pack 93 Families,

Come join us for the Salinas Veteran's Day Parade this coming weekend - Sunday, November 11th. The boys have a lot of fun marching in the parade, and it also provides an opportunity for them to show appreciation for our Veterans.   

Please arrive by 1:15 pm so we can be settled by the start of the opening ceremonies at 1:30.  The parade will start promptly at 2:00 pm. 

All family members are free to join in.  Scouts wear your uniform and show Pack 93 pride!

Where:  Meet in the Salinas High School Student Parking Lot, 726 South Main Street. Usually all the scouts (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts) are grouped in the same area, so we shouldn't be too hard to find.

When: 1:15 - 3:30 pm (about...)

If you and your scout plan to participate, please add your name to the attendance spreadsheet so we know to expect you.

See you Sunday!

Al

PS: We will have our next Pack meeting Monday evening, November 12th at 6:00 pm at Church of the Good Shepherd.

Wilder Ranch Hike and Zombie Run--Saturday October 27th

Greetings Pack 93 Families:

We have two great options for you and your scouts to get out and enjoy the outdoors on Saturday October 27th--a hike at Wilder Ranch near Santa Cruz and the "Zombie Run" in Pebble Beach.  For either option you choose, please sign up on the Attendance Spreadsheet so we know who will participate!

Wilder Ranch Hike

This is a fabulous day hike at Wilder Ranch State Park, just north of Santa Cruz. This hike is one of the hikes in the Monterey Bay Trekkers series, so scouts who participate will earn the patch for this hike.  The hike begins at the historic house and dairy, then follows the coast for a two and a half to three mile easy hike. Part of the trail follows high cliffs, so parents must walk with their children. A public tour of the farm house and some of the ranch buildings and facilities, which date back to the late 1800's is available at 1:00 pm, so that is an option for those who want to take advantage of the opportunity.  We will plan to meet at 10:30 in the parking lot at the visitors center to allow enough time for the hike and a break for lunch before the tour.

More info regarding the park can be found at:  http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549

Please be aware there is a $10 per car entry fee to the state park so some of you may want to carpool.  We also recommend you all bring lunch since we will be there from 10:30 am to about 2:30 pm (if you choose to go on the tour).  We'll take a break to have lunch after the hike and before the tour. 

Please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet for the hike if you plan to participate so we know how many hikers to expect.  For those who will participate, be sure to bring water, sunscreen and a lunch/snacks.

We look forward to seeing many of you on Saturday, October 27th at 10:30 am in the parking lot at the visitors center in the park.  The location can be found at:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//36.96024,-122.083/@36.9602337,-122.1535037,12z

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at the email address on the right hand side of the blog page.

ZOMBIE RUN and Emergency Preparedness Fair at Pebble Beach. 

This is a fun kid friendly event with two running courses: the challenging 5K Zombie Crawl (think 3.1 miles of steep hills) and the 2K Survivor Stroll (a flat mile that is perfect for strollers and youngsters). After you complete your run, grab a post-race snack provided by the event sponsors and drag yourself around the Emergency Preparedness booths, you might learn something that could help you survive the next zombie apocalypse or other disasters.  There is also a "Quake Cottage" earthquake simulator will be operating at the Emergency Preparedness Fair. It's very educational and helps prepare kids for a real event.

• Where:  4005 Sunridge Road in Pebble Beach on the Fire Defense Roads
• When:  Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9 am to noon
• How: https://raceroster.com/events/2018/19326/zombie-run

TIME SENSITIVE - REGISTRATION

Registration is limited to 350 participants. All registration fees are non-refundable. Adult registration fees are $25.00 and children are FREE! All child runners MUST be accompanied by at least one registered adult runner. (One adult can accompany several children).

I know we have some families signed up for the 2K and the 5K so please come!  Call Dawn with any questions 650-740-0717.  We will have a sign up so we can coordinate our scouts.  

Help Serve Our Community on Saturday, October 13th! (and don't forget the next meeting on the 8th...)

Scouts are helpful...and we have two chances to put that important part of the Scout law into practice on Saturday, October 13th:

1. Church of the Good Shepherd will hold their Fall Work Day starting at 7:30 am on Saturday the 13th with a hearty breakfast, followed by a variety of available projects to work on throughout the morning.  This will be a great opportunity for some of our boys to give back to our sponsoring organization.  There is flexibility to arrive when you can and leave when you need to--even an hour or so will help keep the church in good shape and show we appreciate their sponsorship. Al Scott will be the POC for this event. 

2. The Washington Union Fall Harvest Carnival will also be held on Saturday the 13th at Toro Park School from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Pack 93 has volunteered to help with cleaning up after the carnival starting at 4:00 pm.  This will involve picking up trash on the playground at Toro Park and probably also putting away some of the games and displays.  This will also provide a great opportunity to give back to our community. Lucy Chesshire is the POC for this event. 

Understanding that most of our families also participate in sports and other activities on Saturday, we are hoping that most of you will be able to fit in one of these two events so the boys can gain some first-hand experience serving their local community.  Be sure to wear your Class B uniforms (t-shirts) to show some Pack 93 spirit!

And oh by the way, don't forget our normal meeting time on Monday, October 8th (unless your Den leaders have made other arrangements)!!        

Cub Scout Meeting Monday Sept 10th 6pm

Welcome back Pack 93!

See you all at the church at 6pm for our first meeting of the year. We are taking dues for the coming year so please bring your check books!

Annual Dues:
Scouting fun for the year: $75 (wow, what a deal!)

Scouting fun for the year, plus a pack T Shirt: $85

Scouting fun for the year, plus a pack T Shirt and Boys Life magazine: $97

We have a fun filled year planned, so un-plug those kids and let's go!

Welcome back!

Hi all!
Welcome back to the start of a brand new school and scouting year.  You've seen many of us around at back to school nights. Here's the details for the start of the year.  

Regular meetings are every 2nd and 4th Monday rolling forward.  

Looking forward to new and familiar faces!  As usual it will be a great year of service, adventure, and growing confident and curious in the great outdoors.

First meeting Monday September 10 - 6PM.

• 6PM - Church of the Good Shepherd on Corral de Tierra
• Applications and dues will be accepted
• New?  Feel free to check out a few meetings before applying
• Volunteer?  Yes please. We thank you!

New Parent Orientation - Wednesday September 12

• 6PM - Church of the Good Shepherd
• For the adults - Welcome to Scouts and Pack 93 
• As possible - please leave the littles at home

Upcoming Pack 93 events:

• September 10 - Pack Meeting
• September 12 - New Parent Orientation
• September 24 - Pack Meeting
• October 8 - Pack Meeting
• October 13 - Harvest Carnival cleanup

Stay tuned for dates and details for hikes, community service, derby, and more soon!

Rescheduling Point Lobos Hike! Now July 28th

July Activity

Point Lobos hike.

Sat July 28st Point Lobos.
Meet 11am at the fee station at entrance.

Park outside the park as there is very little parking inside the park. Meet at the entrance of the park by the fee station. Bring water, hat, sunscreen and snack.  Binoculars are a good idea. If you would like to bring lunch, we can picnic after the hike, but seagulls can be aggressive so watch out!

Sign up on the attendance sheet ASAP as we will cancel hike if not enough interest. We know it's summer and everyone has vacation and camps. 

Pack 93 Summer Pack Activities

The lazy days of summer are here and were have two fun events planned. We don't have regular meetings, but we plan one activity per month.

July Activity

Point Lobos  and tide pool hike.

Sat July 21st Point Lobos.
Meet 11am at the fee station at entrance.

Park outside the park as there is very little parking inside the park. Meet at the entrance of the park by the fee station. Bring water, hat, sunscreen and snack. Low tide is at 12:30pm so we can hike before exploring the tide pool areas. Binoculars are a good idea.
Sign up on the attendance sheet ASAP as we will cancel hike if not enough interest. We know it's summer and everyone has vacation and camps. 


August Activity

Old West Shoot-out

Location: Chesebrough Scout Reservation

Schedule: 
This program offers two separate sessions each day. Each session the Scout can take one of the offered activities. Both include lunch.

Morning session:  8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Classes offered: BB, Archery, OR Sling Shot

Afternoon session: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Classes offered: BB, Archery, OR Sling Shot

Program Cost: $35 
Early Bird cost is currently $30 for all dates!

Copy and paste the link below in your browser to register. We have a small group wishing to go, so come along! If you can't make this date with us, other dates are available.
You must sign up using link, we cannot sign you up!

http://svmbc.org/svmbc/activities/cub-scout-year-round-activities/

Summer Camp - June 18-June 22

Hi all!  What a year!  

While the school year is closing - scouting continues through the summer.

What's next you ask?  Summer camp!!!

Details:

• Where - Toro Park day use area
• When - June 18 - June 22 (yes that soon!)
• Cost - $120
• Times - full day 9A-3P
• Special considerations:
• Some volunteer time requested (it's fun and keeps the cost low)
• BB Guns and Archery day - yes!! the kids love it! (very well supervised at Laguna Seca Range - does require medical waiver)
• Firetrucks, tons of activities, badges, flags, and more
• Official flyer 

Registration Details

Register online, in-person (at your local SVMBC BSA office), or via fax (1-408-280-5162).  Only 20 spots left!

A complete list of registration forms can be found here.  This will include:

1. a completed registration form
2. health forms A/B (+ photocopy of insurance card front/back) for participant
3. an indication of who is volunteering on what days - attendance spreadsheet
4. health forms A/B (+ photocopy of insurance card front/back) for volunteer
5. any additional supplemental forms like:
• special needs form
• campership (scholarship) form
• youth staff applications
• staff agreement forms

Good bye to the 2017/2018 scouting year

As a closing, I want to thank you all for a truly wonderful year.

As a pack we've hiked Pinnacles East and West, Elkhorn Slough, and Nisene Marks.

We've spent nights on the USS Hornet and relived the glory and ingenuity of generations in seafaring and space technology.

We've donned our best Scout gear and brightened the holidays with mistletoe and showed our pride in the Veteran's Day parade.

And we've celebrated the joys great and small within our dens at the advancement ceremony, dinners, and family camp.

Hope to see you over the summer - you make it great

Pinnacles Family Camp May 25th-27th

Camping details

We are doing group cooking and food planning again this year. Please give myself or another den leader your check or we will send you a square invoice. $35 per person cost includes food for Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday breakfast.

Please remember that if you want snacks or special drinks that is up to you provide.

Here is a little information about the camp.

Directions: Head north on Hwy 101 to Hollister and continue about 30 miles to Hwy 146. Turn right on Hwy 146. Turn left into Pinnacles Campground, We will check in for the entire group, so make your way to the RV camping area to campground numbers. You do not need to pay the entrance fee, it is included in the camping fee.

https://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm

What to bring:

• tent, sleeping bag, blankets, flashlight
  (It can get very hot in the day and cool at night.)
• AIR MATTRESS, (we are in an RV area, will need this!)
• Personal items
• camp plates/utensils/cups
• camping chairs for everyone
• swim suit for the pool
• Bears and Webelos - pocket knives allowed under parental supervision
• Food - provided - Friday dinner, Saturday all day, Sunday breakfast

A few spots are available.
Want to include your friends?  Registration is currently open to all.
Please email me with your names and count of persons you want to go. 

May 25 - 27 - Family Camp reminder

Hi all!
Requesting final registration count - as of last check we are about half full.  Talk about timing ... REI is having a great sale this weekend!

Please sign up by Thursday night, May 17.  After that we will open up registration to family friends who may want to attend.

Pinnacles is super close to home - stay 1 night or 2 it's up to you!


Details in case you missed it:
May 25 - 27 - Family Camp
Lucy did a great post on details, more specific itinerary will be posted soon.

• Friday evening - Sunday 10AM
• Cost - $35-40 (includes food/fees)
• Registration capacity is 80
• Registration deadline - May 16 now May 17. 
• Ranger Programs - Junior Rangers, Condor Talks, and more
  

Cheers!
-Melisa

Drum roll please... Final ceremony May 14th

Hi all - It's here!  The end of our scouting year!

Few announcements here:

• May 14, Monday - Advancement Ceremony 
• May 25 Fri-Sun   - Memorial Day Family Camp

May 14 - Advancement Ceremony We will meet at the Church hall at 6PM as usual.  Please have your Scout in uniform.

Monday May 14th we will celebrate the advancement of our Scouts to their new ranks and bid a fond farewell to those who are bridging over from Cub Scouting.  

I won't spoil the mystery, be assured it is a truly special event and absolutely a meeting you'll want to attend.


May 25 - 27 - Family Camp
Lucy did a great post on details, more specific itinerary will be posted soon.

• Friday evening - Sunday 10AM
• Cost - $35-40 (includes food/fees)
• Registration capacity is 80
• Registration deadline - May 16

Cheers!
-Melisa

Upcoming Pack 93 events:

• May 12 - USS Hornet overnight
• May 14 - Advancement
• May 25 - Memorial Day Family Camp
• June 18-22 Cubs Summer Day camp, Toro Regional Park (see your den leader for details).
• Summer fun - hikes, day camps, rock climbing?  More soon!

Memorial Weekend Family Camp May 25-27th

Calling all campers!

Memorial Weekend Family camp is finally here! This year we will be camping in Pinnacles National Monument and will be exploring the trails and caves on the East Pinnacles side. Please note: you cannot access this through King City, you have to go around the Hollister side.

We will be arriving Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday morning. 

Preliminary Details:

Date: Friday and Saturday May 25th and 26th, leaving Sunday morning. You are welcome to come for one or two nights. Flat rate per person, so come when you can.

Food: We provide all the food and cook as a team. Each family is assigned to help prepare one meal. You will be paired with someone who has done this before :)

Cost: $35-40 per person. Includes camping and food, regardless of when you arrive. So the longer you stay, the better deal you get. We will have a better idea of the numbers, once we see the head count.

Who can come: Your whole family is welcome. We can offer additional spots to friends if we have room. We have a limited number of spaces, so please sign up asap if you want a spot.

Camping equipment needed: Tent, air mattress, sleeping bags, chairs, plates and eating utensils and your personal items. Don't forget your swim suit, there is a small pool and it can get pretty warm.

We will bring all cooking equipment, we will need propane tanks, so if you have one let us know!

We will send out a more detailed itinerary nearer the time. Please sign up on the attendance sheet if you are planning to attend.

Thanks, Lucy.

Monday Meeting Reminder

Hi all - quick reminder about the meeting on Monday.  6PM at the Church.

We're finalizing reservations for the Hornet.
Questions, concerns?  Come share with me on Monday.
Thanks!
-Melisa
  

Registration Reminder - USS Hornet Overnight

Hi all!
Great hike at the Slough on Saturday.  The birds were beautiful, the sea otters playful, and the docent led hike was a special treat.  Thanks Lucy for organizing!

Wow as quickly as it began, our scouting year is winding down - only 2 meetings and 2 outings remain.

Hornet overnight reservations are requested by Friday.  
Not only is it a great experience, it's also a 25% savings off their normal rates. 

We do need to get a final count to the Hornet as soon as possible.

• Date - Sat May 12 - Check the registration details here.
• Reserve your spot on the attendance spreadsheet.
• Arrange payment with your den leader.

Moms - treat yourself by coming along or with a night off - either way it's a win-win!

Please reach out to your den leader or the pack with any questions - looking forward to seeing you there.
Cheers!
-Melisa

Elkhorn Slough this Saturday April 14th

Hi all, this Saturday April 14th, we have a scout hike at beautiful Elkhorn Slough. This is a family friendly, flat loop hike, with lots of wildlife and will earn your cub scout another patch! 

The cost is 4.12 per person over 16, kids are free. They only take credit cards based on what the web site says.

We will meet at the outside the visitor center at 10:30 am.

Directions:

The Elkhorn Slough Reserve is located at 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

Please sign up on the attendance sheet.

Thanks, Lucy.