Today we welcomed five new scouts from Pack 603 into our troop(s). They have a lot to learn and we will do our best to teach them.
Scouting For Food
Scouting for Food is the Boy Scout’s annual good turn, collecting food for the Alameda Food bank and the San Lorenzo Family Help Center which serves over 3000 local families in the San Lorenzo, Ashland, and Cherryland area.
This year we are also collecting Jackets and Sweaters for distribution to those who have need.
We have two dates
- Saturday, Nov 3rd, 8:30 – 11:30. Distribution of flyers and bags.
- Saturday, Nov 10th, 8:30 – 11:30 Collection of food and garments. They will be sorted, counted, and delivered to the SFBAC collection sites, and the San Lorenzo Family Help Center.
Scouts should be in full uniform.
Parents are needed to drive and provide oversight for the Scouts.
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
We had seven Scouts, including three instructors come on Saturday to learn Troop Leadership principle, and have fun doing so. Only a few ballons and potatoes were harmed in the training.
Part I – Troop Organization
- Course Purpose and Troop Vision.
- Leadership Positions.
- Roles and Responsibilities.
- Troop Organization.
- Servant Leadership.
Part II – Tools of the Trade
- Introduction to Tools
- Communication – Listening.
- Communication – Speaking
- Planning. Introduction and planning exercise.
- Teaching using the EDGE method.
Part III – Leadership and Teamwork
- Team and Team Characteristics.
- Stages of Team Development and Leadership Styles.
- Inclusion of all Scouts.
- Ethics. Scout oath and law.