Our 2006 Pinewood Derby was held on Saturday, February 25.
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Sunday, April 17 was Scout Day at the Oakland A's Game!
10 Scouts paraded around the field before the game and received a special patch
Scouts attending the game included:
Den 2: Ryan, Robbie and Jake
Den 5: Alex
Den 8: Justin, Stephen, Matthew, David, Dylan and Joseph
Arrow of Light (Webelos graduates): Matthew and Travis
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SCOUT SUNDAY was Sunday, April 10
Thank you Den Leader Tom of Den 1 and to the following Scouts for participating in the Services as greeter, ushers, candlelighters, scripture readers, collections, etc:
Den 1: Matthew, Patrick and Cole
Den 2: Daniel, Ryan, Robbie, Chase, Jake, Joey and Nicholas
Den 5: Stephen and Alex
Den 6: Jacob, Alex, Terrick and Sam
Thank you to the following Scouts, their parents, and Den Leader Jon for leading the opening day parade for Floresta Baseball League on Saturday, April 2:
Jacob, Den 6
Ryan, Den 2
Robbie, Den 2
At the March PACK MEETING we bid farewell to our Second Year Webelos.
The Dragons and Golden Eagles have completed their time in Cub Scouting. We wish them and their families well! Two Scouts (Zack and Eric) will be moving onto Boy Scout Troop 612.
PINEWOOD DERBY RACES 2005
On Saturday, February 26 we held our annual Pinewood Derby Races!
Races were held in the following 3 Divisions:
Tiger/Wolf/Bear - Dens #2, #1, #8
Webelos - Dens #5 & #6, Dragon Patrol and Golden Eagle Patrol
Open - everyone else !
Thank you to Cubmaster Kurt Cruickshank and his "Pit Crew": Jon, Golden Eagle Patrol; Gregg, Cobra Patrol; Ed, Cobra Patrol and Glenn, Dragon Patrol. Thank you to the Cobra Patrol parents and others who helped out in the kitchen!!!
BLUE AND GOLD DINNER
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 2ND-YEAR WEBELOS FOR EARNING THE ARROW OF LIGHT:
ERIC, DRAGON PATROL
MICHAEL, DRAGON PATROL
SEAN, DRAGON PATROL
SAMUEL, GOLDEN EAGLE PATROL
TRAVIS, DRAGON PATROL
MARKUS, DRAGON PATROL
MICHAEL, GOLDEN EAGLE PATROL
ZACKARY, DRAGON PATROL
KEVIN, DRAGON PATROL
MATTHEW, GOLDEN EAGLE PATROL
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was held on Saturday, February 12
It featured our Annual awarding of the Arrow of Light, a potluck dinner and cake auction
Thank you to Webleos Leaders Jon, Glenn and Judi for the ceremony and recognitions and to Pat from Den 6 for overseeing the use of Arroyo High School! Thanks to the Dragon Patrol and Golden Eagle Patrol parents for setting up and decorating the cafeteria.
PINEWOOD DERBY TUNE-UP
Was held on Saturday, February 5. 16 Scouts, several sibilings (and even some parents) got assistance in building a super pinewood derby car. Thank you Cubmaster Kurt Cruickshank
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Our Annual Pancake Breakfast was held on Sunday, January 23.
We had a great turnout and a very successful fundraiser.
Thank you to Den 6 for coordinating the event. Thanks also to all the Scouts and families who assisted at the breakfast and sold tickets!!!
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Over a dozen Scouts and their friends and family, for a total of 54 people, enjoyed the Globetrotters in San Jose and Oakland on January 15 and 16
The Globetrotters provided a pre-game photo session, "Globetrotter University" and an autograph session after the game. Each attendee also received a free patch!
PACK T-SHIRT SILK SCREENING
On Saturday, January 15, 2005 West Coast Sporting Goods allowed 7 Scouts to create their own Pack T-Shirt.
The Golden Eagle Patrol Leader, Jon, coordinated the annual Christmas Tree Pick-up community service/Pack fund raiser.
Thank you to the following Scouts, and their families for participating:
| Den 1 |
Den 2 |
Dragons |
Cobras |
Den 6 |
Den 8 |
Eagles |
| Patrick |
Daniel |
Eric |
Ramiro |
Jacob |
Justin |
Michael |
| Matthew |
Nicholas |
Michael |
Alex |
Terrick |
Stephen |
Sam |
| Brian |
Chase |
Sean |
Brett |
Sam |
Cole |
Matthew |
| Cole |
Joseph |
Travis |
Zachary |
Alex |
David |
100% |
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Markus |
Scott |
100% |
Dylan |
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Zackary |
Stephen |
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Joseph |
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Kevin |
Jeremy |
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Matthew |
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Joseph |
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Approximately a dozen Scouts and their families enjoyed the Winter Break Ice Skate on Tuesday, December 28 at Dublin Iceland
We Welcome a new Wolf Scout to Den 1. Cole joined the Pack at the December Pack Meeting
Scouting for Food - Canned Food Drive
Over two Saturdays in November, Pack 603 distributed bags and collected food donations from our neighbors in San Lorenzo
Nearly all the Scouts participated in this annual community service event!
We collected over 2000 cans of food and hundreds of other packaged food items. The donations will benefit both the Alameda County Food Bank and the local San Lorenzo Food Pantry.
Thank you to all the Scouts and families that participated. A BIG thanks to Den 8 for coordinating the event!
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POPCORN SALES
SHOW-N-SELL BOOTH SALES WERE HELD AT SAFEWAY AND ALBERTSONS ON
Saturdays & Sundays from October 8 to October 31
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE SCOUTS AND PARENTS WHO PARTICIPATED AND ESPECIALLY TO STORMY FOR COORDINATING THE SALES
HALLOWEEN PARTY & PACK MEETING
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JAMBOREE ON THE AIR (JOTA)
Saturday, October 16
Scouts were able to operate a ham radio and talk to other Scouts around the world. Special radio "maps" were on display, as well as the ability to learn Morse Code. Adult volunteers were on hand to assist the Scouts with Cub-related advancements.
A total of 24 people attended BACK TO SCHOOL DAY WITH THE OAKLAND A'S on Friday, October 1, 2004 at 7:05PM. They watched the A's vs Angels game and enjoyed the firework show afterwards!
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY 2004
On Saturday, September 18, 2004, the following 14 members of the Pack, along with their families and friends, collected trash and recycleables along the Hayward Shoreline:
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Matthew |
Brian |
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Ryan |
Chase |
Daniel |
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Alex |
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100%
Den attendance! |
Sam |
Terrick |
Jacob |
Alex |
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Dylan |
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100%
Den attendance! |
Matthew |
Sam |
Michael |
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Click here for additional information from the California Coastal Commission's Web Site
We completed our Summertime program with a fun fishing trip at Garin Park.
The following 13 Scouts earned the Summertime Activity Pin (by attending at least 3 events):
Dylan, Den 8
Joseph, Den 2
Sean, Dragon Patrol
Alex, Den 5
Stephen, Den 5
Jacob, Den 6
Justin, Den 8
Quin, Den 8
Stephen, Den 8
Patrick, Den 1
Terrick, Den 6
Sam, Den 6
Chase, Den 2
Sunday, August 22 was our Final Summertime event - a Pack Fishing Trip
SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #5
The following 11 Scouts attended with their families:
Den 1: Patrick and Noah
Den 2: Joseph
Dragon Patrol: Sean and Kevin
Den 5: Stephen
Den 6: Terrick and Sam
Den 8: Justin and Quin
Golden Eagle Patrol: Matthew
Thank you to Robert Spencer for coordinating and leading the event!
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The following Pack 603 campers SURVIVED the week-long Webelos Adventure Camp at Camp Royaneh from August 8th to 14th:
Joseph, Dragon Patrol
Travis, Dragon Patrol
Kevin, Dragon Patrol
Zackary, Dragon Patrol
Grant, Golden Eagle Patrol
Jacob, Den 6
Joseph, Den 5
And their Leaders:
Mike
Douglas
Kurt
Pat
We held our Pack Pool Party at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park
SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #4
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The following 19 Scouts and their families attended:
DEN 2: Chase and Joseph
DEN 8: Stephen, Dylan, Quin, Frankie and Justin
DEN 5: Alex, Ramiro, Brett, Zachary and Stephen
DEN 6: Jacob, Terrick and Sam
DRAGON PATROL: Travis and Sean
GOLDEN EAGLE PATROL: Samuel and Grant
Sunday, July 18 was the Pack's Visit to the Foster City Fire Station
SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #3
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The following 6 Scouts and their families attended this event:
Den 1: Patrick
Den 2: Chase and Joseph
Dragon Patrol: Sean
Den 5: Stephen
Den 8: Dylan
A BIG "thank you" to Firefighter Dan Bull for coordinating this event and leading the tour!!!
Saturday, July 10 was our Pack Bike Ride!
SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #2
Seven Scouts with their families met at the end of West Winton Ave in Hayward for a ride along the Hayward Shoreline. Attendees were:
Den 5: Alex
Den 6: Jacob
Den 8: Dylan, Stephen, Quin and Justin
Golden Eagles: Samuel
Each Scout reviewed bike safety, worked on their Biking Belt Loop, observed wild animals, learned about an endangered species at the Shoreline Interpretative Center and received a bike bell! Thank you to Pat Schultz for leading the event!!
Sunday, June 27 was our annual Pack Picnic and our SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #1
THANK YOU to Krissi and Judi for coordinating the food and site and to each Den for the fun games!!
We had a nice turnout and a great time at the San Lorenzo Community Park (aka "the Duck Pond"). Kurt and Glenn barbecued hot dogs, links and chicken. The Pack provided drinks, condiments, plates and utensils and each family brought a side dish to share.
The following Scouts and their families attended:
Den 1: Patrick and Brian
Den 2: Chase and Joey
Dragons: Travis and Zackary
Den 5: Alex, Stephen, Brett and Zachary
Den 6: Sam, Terrick, Alex and Jacob (100%!!!)
Den 8: Cole, Stephen, Quin, Dylan and Justin
Eagles: Matthew and Grant
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Monday - Friday, June 21 - 25
Cub Scout and Webelos Day Camp
Earl Warren Park in Castro Valley
This session is hosted by Tres Ranchos District.
19 Scouts from Pack 603 attended!!!
Bears: Cole, Dylan, Justin and Stephen
1st year Webelos: Alex, Brett, Jacob, Jeremy, Joseph, Ramiro, Sam, Scott, Stephen, Terrick and Zachary (100% of Den 5 attended!!!)
2nd year Webelos: Ben, Eric, Zackary, Matthew and Samuel
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On Friday & Saturday, June 11 & 12 members of Pack 603 participated in Camporall Expo 2004 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
THE PACK WON 1ST PLACE (AMONG ALL SFBAC PACKS) FOR ITS MARBLES PLAYING GAME.
THANK YOU TO DEN 5 (LEADERS KURT AND JUDY) FOR COORDINATING THIS TOP BOOTH!!
Eight of our First-Year Webelos attended the overnight camping opportunity on Friday Night and had a lot of fun and earned a special patch:
DEN 5: Alex, Brett, Jeremy, Ramiro, Scott, Stephen and Zachary
Den 6: Jacob
Several more Scouts participated in the display of Scouting on Saturday, including:
Den 8: Dylan
Den 5: Joseph
Dragon Patrol: Eric
Golden Eagle Patrol: Matthew
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Monday, May 31, 2004: Memorial Day Placement of Flags at Chapel of the Chimes Cemetary
Thank you to the following Scouts who participated:
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Scout Day at the Oakland A's Game
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MAY PACK MEETING
Our Tiger, Wolf and Bear Dens Graduated to the Next Level!!!
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APRIL PACK MEETING
Our Tiger, Wolf and Bear Dens received their rank patches.
Congratulations to the Scouts and their families for their accomplishments.
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OR by visiting our Den pages (click here)
A BIG Thank You!! to Stormy Caldwell of the Cobra Patrol
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PAST PACK 603 EVENTS BY VIEWING OUR PHOTO ALBUM PAGE FOR EACH EVENT USING THE LINKS BELOW:
SCOUT SUNDAY
TRES RANCHOS DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY
PINEWOOD DERBY RACES
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