Smoke Signals - May 2011 Edition

Here are the highlights in the May edition of Mt. Diablo Silverado Council newsletter, Smoke Signals:

Cub Scout Leaders: All Position-Specific training for adult leaders can be found at MyScouting.org.

L.E.A.D. JANUARY 2012 Why do Scout leaders and parents attend L.E.A.D.? We offer great classes! For example, Boy Management promotes the credo of “How leaders create an environment where boys become Scouts.” It is a successful approach to delivering a creative, engaging Scout program. Taught in four components, leaders learn practical methods to apply, and the theory of why the techniques work. Attendees learn ways to build character, develop teamwork, and teach skills more effectively. A full list of classes should be available in August. Sign up early to ensure you get the classes you want. Contact Craig Gridley, craigg510@aol.com.

Blackhawk 500 Mt. Diable Silverado Pinewood Derby Championship on Saturday, May 21 with doors open at 8:30am
Wear your full Scout uniform and get your whole family in the museum for free!
For more information see www.blackhawk500.org

Family Flight Day! Saturday, August 13, 2011, 10am – 2pm, Martinez Marina Waterfront Park
Come join us for the 5th Annual Cub Scout Family Flight Day! All Cub Scouts in the Council and their family and friends are invited. There will be kite fly- ing, glider racing, and many other fun events for the whole family!

For more information: Contact Joe Squeri at (925)674-6123 or muir@bsa-mdsc.org

Next Roundtable Meeting is on June 2, 2011. This meeting is on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the LDS Church, 1590 Denkinger Road, Concord. For more information, contact Cynthia Mallory at cyndim@cynergyfitness.net or 510-908-1677.

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP Registration is now open for All-American SportsCubDayCamp! Registration ends May 31st. They are seeking volunteers: If you are interested, you will receive a $20 refund for each day you volunteer, so please register now and join us in creating lifetime memories for you and your Scout(s). They will hold interviews for Junior Helpers on May 23rd. Contact Jennifer Jarske for an appointment at 925-787-1490. Planning meetings will be held 5/23, 6/27 and 7/5 at 7 pm at the Council Service Center. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Jin, Jennifer Jarske or Anissa Keeler at muirdaycamp@gmail.com.