Things We’ve Done for the 2001-2002 year:
With the final Pack Summertime Activity complete, 23 Scouts have earned the 2002 Summertime Activity Pin:
* Max, Den 2
* Nolan, Den 2
* Andrew, Den 2
* Alex, Den 2
* William, Den 2
* Brian, Den 2
* Jason, Den 2
**** 100% of Den 2 earned the Summertime Pin – Way to Go, Den 2!!!! ****
* Alex, Den 5
* Stephen, Den 5
* Ramiro, Den 5
* Austin, Den 5
* Michael, Den 3
* Kevin W., Den 3
* Kevin A., Den 3
* Jessy, Den 4
* Sean, Den 4
* Travis, Den 4
* Alex, Den 4
* Grant, Den 9
* Matthew, Den 9
* Louis, Scorpion Patrol
* Matthew, Scorpion Patrol
* Zachary, Raiders Patrol
FLAG HILL TRAIL TREKKER HIKE was held on Saturday, August 17. Nine Scouts and their families attended this final Pack Summertime activity:
Den 5: Austin
Den 4: Jessy and Alex
Den 2: Andrew and Brian
Raiders: Zachary
Scorpions: Louis, Benjamin, and Travis
Thank you, Raquel, Webelos Den Leader, for coordinating the hike!
PACK ROLLER SKATE was held on Thursday, August 8 at Valle Vista Skate Center in Hayward.
21 Scouts attended with their friends and family:
Raiders Patrol: Zachary
Den 2: Alex, Andrew, Brian, William, and Jason
Den 3: Michael, Kevin, and Kevin
Den 4: Sean, Travis, Marcus, Alex, and Jessy
Den 5: Ramiro, Alex, and Austin
Scorpion Patrol: Matthew and Jared
Den 9: Matthew and Grant
PACK SUMMER CAMPING TRIP
Friday, July 26 thru Sunday, July 28 at Ranchos Los Mochos Scout Camp in Livermore.
Two dozen Scouts attended, with their family members and the Boy Scouts from Troop 612, there was a total of 84 people enjoying the First Pack Family Camp!!
While at Los Mochos, we also held or first-ever Raingutter Regatta! Click the link above for a few photos from the races!
Our Third Summertime event attendees were:
Den 2: Alex, Brian, William, Max, Jason, Andrew, and Nolan (this is 100% of the Den – way to go Den 2!!!)
Den 3: Anthony, Markus, Michael and Kevin
Den 4: Jessy
Den 5: Alex, Stephen, Kalani, Brett, Zachary, and Ramiro
Den 7: Louis and Matthew
Den 9: Matthew, Grant, Michael, and Gabe
Troop 612: Chris, Justin, Jason, Steven, and Trenton – Thank you to Steve Stern for being our lifeguard and making use of the pool, a Pack favorite, possible!
PACK TRAIL TREKKER HIKE AT RODEO LAGOON AND A VISIT TO THE NIKE MISSILE BASE
Sunday, July 7 was our Second Summertime Activity
16 Scouts with their families, for a total of 31, drove to the Golden Gate Recreation Area/Marin Headlands and took the 1.5-mile hike. Thank you to Ranger Ken for taking us on the hike. We had lunch near the Visitor’s Center then, a short drive away, we toured the Nike Missile Base. Attending were:
Den 2: Max, Nolan, Alex, William and Andrew
Den 3: Kevin and Michael
Den 4: Travis and Sean
Den 5: Alex and Stephen
Den 7/Scorpion Patrol: Travis
Den 9: Michael, Tyler, Grant, and Matthew
A month later, a smaller group of Scouts and their families completed a hike in the area and visited the Nike Missile Base. Photos from their visit can also be viewed by clicking on the Photos link above. Thank you to Raquel and Louie of the Scorpion Patrol for arranging the hike attended by:
Den 3: Kevin
Den 4: Jessy
Scorpion Patrol: Louis, Benjamin, and Matthew
WOLF/BEAR AND WEBELOS DAY CAMP
18 Scouts attended Day Camp at Earl Warren Park in Castro Valley the week of June 23:
Webelos: Bryan and David from the Raiders Patrol; Andrew from Den 2; and Louis and Matthew of the Scorpion Patrol
Bears: Travis, Jessy, Sean, Marcus and Michael from Den 4; Matthew, Gabe, and Zachary of Den 9 and Robby
Wolves: Stephen, Ramiro, Alex from Den 5 and Jordan
4 Bear Scouts (Travis, Michael, and Sean from Den 4 and Jack from Den 9)attended the weekend Adventure Camp at Los Mochos on July 12 – 14. Kevin from Den 3 attended the following weekend!
3 Webelos Scouts (Nolan, William, and Max from Den 2) attended Day Camp at Garin Park in Hayward the week of July 21.
PACK PICNIC
Sunday, June 2, 2002, was our first Summertime Activity.
Great food, fun, and games highlighted our Annual Pack Picnic at 11:00 AM at San Lorenzo Park (aka “the Duck Pond”).
Thank you to the Scorpion & Raiders Patrols for organizing the event. Thank you to everyone who brought the wonderful side dishes and to the Den Leaders for planning and carrying out the fun games: Potato between the knees relay; three-legged race; egg toss; water balloon toss; tug of war; and eating powdered donuts off a string.
SCOUT-O-RAMA
On Saturday, June 1, 2002, Pack 603 was recognized as the best Pack Booth of the entire San Francisco Bay Area Council!!!! Thank you to Stormy, Gary and all of Den 2 for coordinating the event. Thank you also to all the Scouts and Parents who assisted at the “winning” booth.
It was a fun and exciting day!
PACK MEETING
Our Last Pack Meeting of this School Year
Graduation Night!!
The Tigers, Wolf, and Bear Dens were presented with the neckerchief for the next level of Cub Scouting. Wolf and Bear Dens received their gold and silver arrow points. Everyone received their Service Star pin!
We also recognized our Super Leaders. The Leaders were recognized with Certificates of Appreciation, Super Leader capes, and their service stars. The Leaders and years of service are:
MEMORIAL DAY AT CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES IN HAYWARD.
On Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 11 Scouts and their families (26 total) placed American flags on the gravesites of veterans as part of a Memorial Day Remembrance at the cemetery. Scouts were treated to a BBQ lunch. Several stayed for the ceremony and then removed the flags later in the afternoon. Thank you Cubmaster Mike for coordinating this event.
Our participants:
TIGERS: Alex, Kurt, DL & Krissi, ADL
DEN 2: Brian & Gary, DL
DEN 4: Travis & Glenn, DL
DEN 7: Louis, Benjamin, Travis, Jared,
Raquel, WDL; James, AWDL; Louie, ACM
DEN 9: Michael, Grant, Matthew, Tyler,
Jon, ADL; Mike, CM; Janet, PCC
Alan, ACM
Scout Day at Marine World was attended by Pack families.
At our April Pack Meeting, 5 Dens were awarded their Rank Patches.
Congratulations to the Tigers, Wolf Dens #3, #4 and #9 and Bear Den #2:
THE ANNUAL SCOUT DAY AT THE OAKLAND A’S GAME
was on Sunday, April 21. 80 Pack 603 members, their friends, and families attended. We participated in the pre-game parade around the field. Two adult leaders were able to participate in the opening flag ceremony. All had a great time! The A’s defeated the Anaheim Angels in the bottom of the 9th on a pinch-hit homer by Greg Meyers is the ESPN game of the week!
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI FEED was held on Friday, April 12.
Thank you to the Raiders Patrol: Leaders Jenifer, James, Raquel, Louie, and Frank, for coordinating the event!
AT OUR MARCH PACK MEETING
The Eagle Patrol crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 612! Congratulations, good-bye and Good Luck to Eric, Nicholas, Christopher, Billy, and Nicholas!
SCOUT SUNDAY
On Sunday, March 17 we had 16 Scouts and 15 Leaders, with their families, attend Mass with the members of the San Lorenzo Community Church.
The Pack showed our appreciation for all the Church does for the Pack and we hosted a cookie, coffee and punch social hour after mass.
Thank you HomeTown Buffet at Greenhouse Marketplace for the cookie donation!
Thank you also to our Adult Leaders in attendance!!
SCOUT DAY AT THE WARRIORS
On Saturday, March 16 three Scouts and their friends and families for a total of 9, attended Scout Day at the Warriors. Jason of Den 2 and Jack and Matthew of Den 9 had a Great Time Out!!!
PINEWOOD DERBY
On Saturday, March 9, 2002, we held our annual Pack Pinewood Derby. Congratulations to all the Scouts. There were many awesome cars racing down the track.
A HUGE Thank You to Webelos Den Leader Gary for coordinating this fantastic event. Thank also to the adults who helped set up the track, prepare lunch and clean up afterward. The Scouts directly benefitted from your efforts, since we couldn’t have done it without you!!
PTA FOUNDER’S DAY HONOR GUARDS
During February, Pack 603 had the opportunity to serve as an honor guard to open the annual PTA Founder’s Day celebrations at both Grant and Del Rey School. The boys proudly carried the flags and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. They all did a fantastic job. A big thank you to the following Scouts:
At Grant School:
Benjamin, Raiders Patrol
Zachary, Raiders Patrol
David, Raiders Patrol
Brian, Raiders Patrol
William, Den 2
At Del Rey School:
Travis, Raiders Patrol
Nolan, Den 2
Grant, Den 9
Kevin, Raiders Patrol
Jason, Den 2
Andrew, Den 2
Kevin, Tiger Cubs
Jack, Den 9
Gabe, Den 9
Matthew, Den 9
Sean, Den 4
Michael, Den 9
Thanks also to the following adults: James, Assistant Webelos Den Leader Raiders Patrol, Jon, Assistant Den Leader Den 9 and Janet, Pack Committee Chairperson.
On Saturday night, February 2, 2002, we celebrated the birthday of Scouting at Arroyo High School. We enjoyed the Order of the Arrow dancers, marveled at the creations from the Fellers Cake Bake and recognized the five Scouts from the Eagle Patrol who earned the Arrow of Light.
Congratulations to the Eagle Patrol. A HUGE thank you to Den Leader Gary and his wife Gigi for all the work pulling this celebration and ceremony together!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Our annual Pancake Breakfast was held on Sunday, January 20, 2002. We thank all the Scouts and adults who assisted and the local merchants who donated food and door prizes! A HUGE Thank you to Joy, Den 9 Den Leader for all her efforts coordinating this very successful event!!!!
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop
Scouts from Several Dens attended the Home Depot workshop and built a wooden toolbox.
Our Annual CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP
Was held Saturday, January 5, 2002.
35 Scouts and their families collected trees and donations from our neighbors. This was a very successful fundraiser. Thank you to all the participants, to Troop 612 for working with us and planning the Lunch and to Cubmaster Mike for coordinating the event.
PACK ICE SKATE was held on Friday, December 28.
17 Scouts and their families and friends had a fun evening of skating at the Fremont Iceoplex. Thank you to Bev for coordinating this event for the Pack!
SCOUTING FOR FOOD – CANNED FOOD PICK-UP
On Saturday, November 17, over 40 Scouts and their families collected canned foods in San Lorenzo. We had a great turnout and collected over 2300 cans, and 100s of other packaged foods (e.g., macaroni & cheese, pasta, boxes of cereal).
Due to all of our hard work, the Alameda County Food Bank and the emergency food pantry at the San Lorenzo Community Church will now be able to better meet the needs of local families. Thank you Pack 603!
HALLOWEEN PARTY/PACK MEETING was held on Friday, October 26
Our first PACK MEETING or the year was held Friday, September 28
The Scouts and families were able to reconnect with our Cub Scout friends. We also welcomed approximately two dozen Scouts and their families to the Pack!
CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP
Saturday, September 15 (from 8:30 AM to Noon).
7 scouts and their families participated with other Californians throughout the State. The local event is coordinated by the East Bay Regional Parks District. Our participants in this Community Service project, who picked up trash and debris along the Hayward Shoreline and earned credit towards the World Conservation Patch are:
Den 1 – Travis
Den 2 – William
Den 3 – Anthony and Kevin
Den 4 – Sean
Den 9 – Matthew and Gabe
Our first Pack activity of the new year was an OAKLAND A’s BASEBALL GAME On Tuesday night, September 4th – 26 Pack members (including Den 4 members Marcus, Travis, Jessy and Michael, and Den 9 member Matthew), friends and family members saw the A’s defeat the Orioles and had a last chance to see retiring superstar and future Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr. in his final visit to Oakland.