Spring 2019 News Archive

Flag Day Dinner and Presentation June 11th

(from previous e-mail dated Jun 4, 2019, 5:24 PM)

Next week is a busy one with Flag Day Dinner and Presentation, Court of Honor, and Wolfeboro!

On Tuesday 6/11, the scouts, along with scouts of 2019, will be presenting the historical flags to the Elks and we will be providing dinner for all. The menu is chicken, bread, a variety of salads, and cake for dessert. The troop will provide indoor 'BBQ' chicken, butter for bread, and cake for dessert. Elks will have drinks to purchase. And everyone is to bring a large salad. We could use a couple more salads for sharing...potato, coleslaw, ??? Please let me know via text or e-mail what you can bring if you aren't listed below.

As a reminder the following have volunteered to bring:

• Eva-bread for all
• Alyssa-Macaroni Salad
• Titania-Garden Salad
• Jackie-Fruit Salad
• Pam-Corn Salad

Also all outstanding payments to the Troop for Wolfeboro, Wolfeboro merit badges, or Philmont (to date) are due. Please contact Jackie Rudis our treasurer or myself if you have questions.

Pam Lellis, CC 146

Committee meeting, and Troop meeting June 6th

Jun 5, 2019, 10:13 AM

Hi all,

This Thursday we have a committee meeting and the scouts should bring their books for sign offs and board of review is available if needed, this is a good time to do one since we have a lot of parents. ASMs, we need to go over planning for Wolfeboro.

Thanks!

Artun Cingoz SM

Committee Meeting this week June 6th

Jun 4, 2019, 5:24 PM

Greetings Scouters,

This week is a special committee meeting. We will meet for a short committee meeting right after flags ~7:00 and then around 7:30 the SPL and PLC will present their proposed calendar for the year to the committee. After that we need to have a quick Wolfeboro meeting. Please make sure you have turned in a new clean copy of your or your scout's med forms A, B, and C if attending Wolfeboro for the week!!!

Next week is a busy one with Flag Day Dinner and Presentation, Court of Honor, and Wolfeboro!

On Tuesday 6/11, the scouts, along with scouts of 2019, will be presenting the historical flags to the Elks and we will be providing dinner for all. The menu is chicken, bread, a variety of salads, and cake for dessert. The troop will provide indoor 'BBQ' chicken, butter for bread, and cake for dessert. Elks will have drinks to purchase. And everyone is to bring a large salad. We could use a couple more salads for sharing...potato, coleslaw, ??? Please let me know via text, email, or on Thursday what you can bring if you aren't listed below.

As a reminder the following have volunteered to bring:

• Eva-bread for all
• Alyssa-Macaroni Salad
• Titania-Garden Salad
• Jackie-Fruit Salad
• Pam-Corn Salad

Also all outstanding payments to the Troop for Wolfeboro, Wolfeboro merit badges, or Philmont (to date) are due. Please contact Jackie Rudis our treasurer or myself if you have questions.

See you all Thursday,

Pam Lellis, CC 146

For those in Troop 146 who need a board of review!

Thu, May 30, 9:52 PM

Hi Everyone,

I am sending this email out sooner than usual to let those scouts know we can have a board of review next Thursday on June sixth before our Court of Honor which will be in two weeks! Please let me know or Kristy that you need one since we will have enough people on committee night.

Also Pancake Breakfast for Troop 2019 will be this Saturday June 1st 7-11 AM hope all can attend.

This Sunday is the swim test at the Pinole pool 2450 Simas Ave. Please be there with your Book at 8:30 AM.

Thank you

Artun Cingoz SM

PLC/ASM meeting on May 30th

Tue, May 28, 6:29 PM

Hi Scouters this Thursday we will have an PLC meeting at 6:30 pm and ASM meeting at 7:30 pm. Those scouts who need sign offs on their rank should come with their book.

We will also look at and go over Philmont planning.

Thanks!

Artun Cingoz SM

Troop Meeting May 23rd

May 21, 2019, 11:31 PM

Hi Scouts,

Last week was a great lesson with first aid scenarios and the scouts did learn plenty. This Thursday we will be practicing flags and knots. Bring your books so we can see what you scout need to sign off.

• Saturday 5/25

work party: Cleaning the tablets of memory starting at 9 am

Join your fellow Elks and our Scouts at the Elks Rest, Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito. Clean, rake, trim, etc

• Monday 5/27

annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Elks Rest in Sunset View Cemetery/El Cerrito

Ceremony starts at 11am sharp, so don’t be late. Officers please wear uniforms. All Elks, friends, and Scouts encouraged to attend.

See you Soon!

Artun Cingoz SM

Webelos Hike this weekend (May 18th)

May 16, 2019, 10:42 PM

Hi Scouters,

This Saturday we will meet at the APL at 7:45 Am. Please bring a water bottle , snacks, Lunch will be provided. Bring a rain jacket and boots.

Hope you all have fun.

Artun Cingoz SM

Wolfeboro Merit Badge Prerequisites and Final Payments

May 15, 2019, 2:07 PM

We're 32 days away from our first Scouts joining us at beautiful Camp Wolfeboro, our staff is thrilled to spend their summer with you! As the time draws nearer here are a few reminders and general answers to common questions.

Scout Information

Please complete the Scout information on 247scouting.com as soon as you can. This triggers the Merit Badge sign up process and will make the other items easier as you make your final preparations for camp.

Merit Badge Prerequisites

Prerequisites are loaded into the Merit Badge system. You can print out individual sheets per Scout or for your troop. To do so, please go into your Troops registration and click on the more "more" tab near the top. From there you will see a drop down, go to "reports" From here you will see 14 different reports you can run. For prerequisites click on "Prerequisites by Scout" The class catalog also has a list of the prerequisite requirements.

Blue Cards

You will see on this reports page a way to print your blue cards ahead of coming to camp. You may print them on BSA Blue Card stock or on paper (make sure to select double sided in your printer options) They will be prefilled out with your Scouts name, badge and the requirements on them. They will also list the Area Director for the program area where the badge is offered. This name will not necessarily be the name of the individual Staff Member who is teaching that session.

Trailhead Programs

If you have Scouts taking any of the rank requirements at Trailhead you can click on the "Advancement Detail" report to see which requirements we will be covering at camp this summer.

Final Payments

Payments are due by Friday May 31st to avoid a late charge. This includes Scouts BSA, Webelos Crossover and full week adults. If you have adults who are coming for single days or partial weeks they may pay as their schedule firms up closer to your week at camp.

Refunds

All refunds for Merit Badge changes will be handled after the summer camp season in mid to late August.

Apparel Preorders

Those of you who participated in our pre-orders for apparel, they will start shipping to you tomorrow from our manufacturer so be on the look out for them next week.

If you have specific needs to prepare for at camp please reach out to our Camp Director, Andrew Dale or Program Director George Loosli.

Lastly, as of last week we had about two feet of snow at the top of camp in the Parking lot. The Snow has been melting at 1-2 feet per week and the valley floor is already clear. Temperatures last Friday were in the low 70's.

If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Yours in Scouting,

Joe Barton

Director of Support Service, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council

Thursday May 16th we have a troop meeting!

May 13, 2019, 11:34 PM

Hi Scouts,

All scouts please bring your books this Thursday. We will go over first aid scenarios in the lodge and practice the scenarios outside.

I hope to see you there!

Artun Cingoz SM

(Reminder: New, clean, and updated Med forms A&B (& C if going to Wolfeboro) are due, along with a new copy of both sides of your scout's health insurance card attached, by May 16th. -Webmaster)

Troop meeting May 9th

May 7, 2019, 10:11 PM

Hello Scouts,

This Thursday we will have a counselor go over the merit badge Citizen in the world.

Also don't forget this Friday is District Dinner. Social hour is at 6 and dinner starts at 7.

Hope to see you all at the troop meeting!

Artun Cingoz SM

Committee Mtg/Dinner this week May 2nd

Apr 29, 2019, 8:38 AM

Greetings Scouters,

This week is the first Thursday in May so we will have our committee meeting start right after flags. Also this week to celebrate the Presidential Patrol award and 1st Place Troop award from Camporee we will have pizza, veggies, watermelon, and cupcakes for all!

Hope to see you there!

Pam Lellis, CC 146

Troop Meeting This Thursday Apr 4th

Apr 1, 2019, 7:29 PM

Hi Scouts,

This Meeting [Apr 4, 2019] will have scouts practice their fire building skills. We will go over gear. Also Saturday is our Camporee service project. Time to meet at the APL will be announced on Thursday and we will need drivers.

Thank You All.

Artun Cingoz SM

PLC / ASM Meeting this Thursday Mar 28th!

Mar 26, 2019, 9:54 PM

We will be planning for the coming weeks.

See you all there!

Artun Cingoz SM

Herms District Dinner May 10th

Mar 25, 2019, 8:11 AM

Greetings Scouters,

First my apologies for not getting this out sooner, it was in my junk folder, so a big thank you to Bernie for notifying me!

Attached is the Herms District Dinner Reservation Form. The dinner will be in our very own Elk's Lodge on Friday, May 10th at 7:00 PM with social hour starting at 6:00 PM. Please note that super early bird pricing of $20 per ticket needs to be post marked by this Sunday the 31st. Please see attached form for all of the instructions.

This year the troop scouter of the year will be...[redacted] We will make the announcement at our next committee meeting. [This scouter] has put in many hours directly supporting our troop and scouts with hours of merit badge work, fundraising, cooking for fundraisers, and selling wreaths! I hope you all will be able to come to the dinner to celebrate!

Hope to see you all there!!

Yours in Scouting,

Pam Lellis, CC 146

T146 Meeting this Thursday Mar 21st!

Mar 18, 2019, 8:50 PM

Hi All

This Thursday we will be going over first aid in preparations for Camporee.

• Check and Clean our patrol boxes
• Finalize meal plans
• Please bring your books for learning first aid

We will meet on Friday Mar 22nd at the APL at 6:00 PM for Pre-Camporee.

Thanks !

Artun Cingoz SM

Spring Court of Honor Mar 14th

Mar 12, 2019, 11:25 PM

Hello all,

This Thursday [Mar 14th] we have our Spring court of honor. We will bring the leche and you bring the cookies. Wear your class A and sash.

The movie for citizenship in the community has been canceled this Friday the 15th and will be rescheduled for a future date.

[Note: this date was moved to Friday May 3rd. -TP]

Hope to see you there!

Artun Cingoz SM

COH, Med Forms Due May 16th, & Wolfeboro Reminders

Mar 11, 2019, 10:35 AM

Greetings Scouters,

Some quick reminders:

1. Court of Honor is this Thursday! Please come celebrate our scouts achievement and bring some treats to share!!
2. We need to clean up our med forms. Could each scout and scouter please submit by May 16th a new, clean, and updated Med A&B complete with a new copy of both sides of insurance card attached. In addition, if you or your scout are going to Wolfeboro a current part C is required and also due to troop by Thursday May 16th. Fillable .PDF versions of A, B, & Form C are available online at our Troop website or from my.scouting.org. (Those going to Philmont please use the Philmont forms emailed to you earlier)
3. Wolfeboro payments are due for scouts to the troop by Mar 21st, it's $425 this year. I have attached the Council Campership application, if you need one. Please follow the instruction on the form. You can check with Jackie on Thursday regarding your scout's Troop Campership available funds.

See you all on Thursday!

Pam Lellis, CC 146

Troop 146 Movie for Citizenship in the Community May 3rd

Mar 6, 2019, 12:00 AM

Hello all,

I have secured the preferred movie I like to show for the merit badge. I am inviting your BSA Girls as well as our Boys to watch this either at my house or at the lodge.

Friday 3/8/19 we could set up at Mark Maltagliati house. Any interested Scouts can watch the film and then discuss afterwards to meet the requirement. If that does not work, another date can be set for the 3/15/19 Friday.

[Note: these dates were canceled and moved to Friday May 3rd. -TP]

Please advise. Please pass this along to your Senior Patrol Leaders.

Thanks,

Artun Cingoz SM

Troop Meeting /Committee Meeting Mar 7th

Mar 4, 2019, 7:32 PM

Hi All,

Troop Meeting this Thursday March 7th and committee meeting.

• We will have sign-offs so please bring your books.
• Go over meal plans / learn about ten essentials.
• Scouts should come to the meeting with their ideas of what outings they want to do for the next year.

Also I need some ASM's to help out going to Pre-camporee. I will not be able to attend.

Hope to see you all there!

Artun Cingoz SM

PLC / ASM meeting this Thursday Feb 28th

Feb 26, 2019, 12:04 AM

Hi All,

First and foremost I like to congratulate Kevin Kreger our newest Eagle Scout!

I 'm very proud of Bradley Lellis who has finished his NYLT training and is ready to lead Troop 146!

This Thursday is our PLC meeting at 6:30 and ASM meeting after. We will need drivers for pre-camporee and talk about setting up camp.

Thank You All,

Artun Cingoz SM

No Troop meeting this Thursday Feb 21st!

Feb 19, 2019, 7:07 PM

Hi All,

This week we will have no troop meeting given that most of the scouts will be gone on vacation. I hope you all enjoy your time off.

See you the following week!

Artun Cingoz SM

C.H.E.C.K at Herms Mar 2nd, Response needed ASAP

Feb 7, 2019, 7:59 AM

Troop 146 Scouts and Scouters,

We have finally received confirmation from the council that the annual Herms C.H.E.C.K merit badge event will be happening on Saturday March 2, 2019 at Camp Herms 8-3!!

Please see the attached flier with all the details as well as what merit badges will be offered this year and any prerequisites.

Cost is $10.00 per scout payable the day of event and includes a CHECK patch. This is a one day event so only one merit badge will be worked on by each scout. It is not a requirement to complete all prereq’s unless you plan to complete your merit badge at the event. Otherwise scouts will leave with a partial.

I need to sign the Troop up as a group for the event and would like to have us registered by this coming Monday Feb. 11th. Please email me ASAP with your 1st and 2nd merit badge choices, as this event does fill up and your 1st option may not be available. Please don’t delay in your response as this will hold up the rest of the Troop’s registration as well.

Please include the following in your email – Scouts full name, phone number, merit badge choice #1 and #2.

Thanks for your timely response,

Kristy Montano

Advancement Chair Troop 146

Thursday Feb 7th 146 Troop meeting! [+ Ski Trip Feb 9th]

Feb 5, 2019, 9:22 PM

Hi All

This Thursday we will practice those knots for preparation for our up coming Camporee. This Saturday is our annual Ski trip and we will confirm who will be riding with whom this Thursday. Please bring your lunch and we will meet up at Boreal Ski Resort.

Needed by Thursday Feb 7th:

• Signed copy of Troop Consent Form for everyone
• Completed BSA Medical Forms A&B for everyone going (guests/family included).
• Check payable to BSA Troop 146 for your party’s total.

Needed with you on Feb 9th:

• A signed Boreal-Soda Release waiver for all minor children whether they are skiing, snowboarding, or tubing. The form has a second page for you to list your children so that you do not need to fill out a form for each child.
• Signed Lesson-Rental Waiver for each and everyone, adult or child, who is taking a lesson or renting equipment will need to fill out the lesson-rental waiver. If you are simply getting a lift ticket and are over 18 you do not need to fill out any forms from Boreal.
• Bring money or food for lunch. And money/snacks for the ride home.
• Bring warm appropriate clothes and outerwear for skiing/tubing including goggles, gloves and waterproof outerwear.
• Dry clothes for afterward.
• Spectators in the tubing area can bring folding camp chairs.

Meet up at Boreal on Feb 9th, 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs. I will pick up the passes/vouchers and meet you upstairs in the lodge just after 8:00 AM if you are skiing/snowboarding and want to start early or are taking a lesson.

Directions Take I-80 East to Soda Springs, Exit 176. The resort is on the right side of the freeway. Drive time about 2.5 hours dependent on weather and road conditions. Check Caltrans road conditions before you hit the road and remember to be prepared and carry chains, food, and water in the car if the weather looks rough.

The waivers where sent out earlier from Pam Lellis, Let's have fun!

Artun Cingoz SM

Troop 146 Snow Day Trip Feb 9th!

Jan 30, 2019, 9:12 PM

Greetings Snowbound Scouters!

We are all set for Feb 9^th! We have a total of 28 skiiers, snowboarders, and tubers headed to the mountains! Attached, please find the Troop Activity Consent Form, BSA Med Forms A&B, Boreal-Soda Liability Release, and Lesson-Rental Release.

Needed by Thursday Feb 7^th:

• Signed copy of Troop Consent Form for everyone
• Completed BSA Medical Forms A&B for everyone going (guests/family included).
• Check payable to BSA Troop 146 for your party’s total.

Needed with you on the 9^th:

• A signed Boreal-Soda Release waiver for all minor children whether they are skiing, snowboarding, or tubing. The form has a second page for you to list your children so that you do not need to fill out a form for each child.
• Signed Lesson-Rental Waiver for each and everyone, adult or child, who is taking a lesson or renting equipment will need to fill out the lesson-rental waiver. If you are simply getting a lift ticket and are over 18 you do not need to fill out any forms from Boreal.
• Bring money or food for lunch. And money/snacks for the ride home.
• Bring warm appropriate clothes and outerwear for skiing/tubing including goggles, gloves and waterproof outerwear.
• Dry clothes for afterward.
• Spectators in the tubing area can bring folding camp chairs.

Meet up at Boreal on the 9^th, 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs. I will pick up the passes/vouchers and meet you upstairs in the lodge just after 8 am if you are skiing/snowboarding and want to start early or are taking a lesson.

Directions Take 80 East to Soda Springs, Exit 176. The resort is on the right side of the freeway. Drive time about 2.5 hours dependent on weather and road conditions. Check Caltrans road conditions before you hit the road and remember to be prepared and carry chains, food, and water in the car if the weather looks rough.

Lessons, skiing or snowboarding, you have been assigned a 10am lesson. Boreal recommends that you are there about 2 hours before the lesson to get your equipment and proceed to the lesson. If you miss the 10am lesson you will automatically be moved into the 1pm afternoon lesson.

Lift tickets are good for the entire day, the mountain is open for skiing and snowboarding until 9pm!

Snow tubing hours are 10am-4pm. Those going tubing do not need to arrive until later. I will be in the lodge until 9:45am and then will be in the tubing area.

Gather for lunch in the lodge just after morning lessons at noon.

I will be at PLC tomorrow at 6:30 PM if you would like to turn in any paperwork or checks ahead of time. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Pam Lellis, CC 146

PLC Meeting this Thursday Jan 31st and Elks Lodge clean-up on Saturday Feb 2nd!

Jan 29, 2019, 5:14 PM

Hi Scouters,

This Thursday is our monthly PLC meeting at 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM is the ASM meeting. This Saturday is Elks Clean up from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; let's give back to our sponsor.

I hope to see you there!

Artun Cingoz SM

Wolfeboro Head Count Needed Jan 24th.

Jan 22, 2019, 10:58 PM

I need a preliminary head count of who's going to wolfeboro camp by this Thursday. Those that are thinking about going should e-mail Pam back or let us know this Thursday.

Thank you all!

Artun Cingoz SM

Troop Meeting this Thursday Jan 24th!

Jan 22, 2019, 10:45 PM

Hello Scouters,

This Thursday our patrols will go over and practice first aid, and have a stretcher race. Patrol leaders please bring some color pens for the boys to design their patrol flags and come up with new patrol yells.

Hope to see you all there!

Artun Cingoz SM

February 9th Skiing/Tubing at Boreal [UPDATE]

Jan 15, 2019, 10:31 PM

Scouters,

Please fill out the attached Excel group voucher form for your scout/family using the pricing from the first column of the (15-29) Boreal Group Rates sheet attached. The spreadsheet will automatically total the amount you owe the troop. If you can’t use Excel I’ve attached a blank printable pdf that you can print out and fill in by hand. Everyone going in the tubing area must be included even if they are not tubing! Please indicate under product ‘pedestrian’ and note there’s a $5 charge per spectator in the tubing area.

• Everyone participating will need a BSA Medical A&B form completed. They are available on the troop website. Please check this week to see if your scout/family have them on file.

I will have more information and directions in subsequent emails.

See you all Thursday!

Pam Lellis, CC 146

Troop meeting Jan 9th and Pack check for snow camping Jan 12th!

Jan 7, 2019, 9:58 PM

Hi Scouts,

Get ready for a fun filled weekend in the white powder snow.

• This Thursday we will go though our meal plan and safety tips on what to do and what not to do in the snow.
• Pack check, Look in your scout book pages 241 to 243 and pack your cloths, remember to wear layers.

1. Synthetic wicking clothing will be your base layer (long sleeve shirt and long underwear).
2. A sweater, hat, and gloves will be your warmth second layer.
3. Outer layers will consist of a windproof snow jacket and water proof pants.
4. Please bring extra pair of everything, remember your clothes will get wet, and you need to sleep in dry clothes.
5. Two pairs of shoes are a must.
6. Bring a garbage bag for your wet clothes, Two water bottles. Flash light, and remember you can use your mat as a dry seat.
7. No cotton clothing; remember when it gets wet you won't be warm.

Scouts will need to bring a bag lunch for Saturday. I will let everyone know this Thursday the time we will meet at the APL on Saturday.

See you all there!

Artun Cingoz SM

February 9th Skiing/Tubing at Boreal

Jan 4, 2019, 1:15 PM

Hi Scouters,

Attached please find the group rate information for annual ski trip planned to Boreal on February 9th. This trip is open to all family/friends. In addition members of Pack 134 might join us! If you or your scout/family have never been skiing or snowboarding and want to learn this is a great opportunity as lessons are available!

Boreal offers a group rate whether you and your scout/family are skiing/snowboarding or tubing.

Full details will follow but in general:

• I will need a confirmed head count by Thursday the 17th.
• Scouts/families can go skiing, snowboarding, or tubing. Tubing is on groomed slopes complete with moving carpet tow. You can not bring your own sleds.
• The cost per scout/participant will depend on how many go; 15-29 we will use column on left pricing/30 or more from right (see attached), for now plan on the left for budgeting costs. Per safe scouting all those under 18 will need to rent a helmet (if they don't own an appropriate helmet, bike helmets don't count, sorry). The cost to rent a helmet if skiing/snowboarding is $10.
• The troop gathers up at Boreal in the morning on the 9th (rides can be arranged ahead of time for lone scouts). Skiiers/snowboarders plan on leaving the bay area between 6 and 6:30am to get rental equipment and/or to be ready if someone in your party is taking a lesson. Tubers can leave a little later as the tubing snow play area opens later. You can stay as long as you like!
• We meet up in the lodge for lunch, bring your own bagged lunch or there is warm food for purchase in the cafeteria.

More information will be available at the next Troop meeting.

Pam Lellis, CC 146