RECENT ACTIVITIES:

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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100% |
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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We welcome the following FOUR new Scouts to our Pack. We also thank our existing Scout Dylan - Den 8 who assisted in recruiting new Scouts:
Dean, Bear Den #8
Matthew, Bear Den #8
Joseph, Bear Den #8
Scott, Tiger Den #2


POPCORN SALES
SHOW-N-SELL BOOTH SALES WERE HELD AT SAFEWAY AND ALBERTSONS ON
Saturdays & Sundays from October 8 to October 31

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:
| Den 1 |
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Matthew |
Brian |
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Ryan |
Chase |
Daniel |
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Alex |
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| Den 6 |
100% Den attendance! |
Sam |
Terrick |
Jacob |
Alex |
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Dylan |
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| Golden Eagles |
100% Den attendance! |
Matthew |
Sam |
Michael |
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Click here for additional information from the California Coastal Commission's Web Site

We welcome the following THREE new Scouts to our Pack. We also thank our existing Scouts who assisted in recruiting these new Scouts (Stephen - Den 8; Cole - Den 8; Michael - Den 4):
Ryan, Tiger Den #2
Nicholas, Tiger Den #2
Connor, Bear Den #8

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
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SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #3
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

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:
| Den 1 |
Den 2 Brand New Tiger |
Den 5 |
Den 6 |
Den 8 |
Golden Eagle Patrol |
| Patrick |
Chase |
Zachary |
Jacob |
Quin |
Matthew |
| Matthew |
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Brett |
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Dylan |
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| Noah |
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Ramiro |
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Alex |
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We welcome the following FIVE new Scouts, who joined at our Spring Roundup, to our Pack. We also thank our existing Scouts who assisted in recruiting these new Scouts (Stephen - Den 8; Cole - Den 8; Stephen - Den 5; Michael - Den 9):
David, Bear Den #8
Christopher, Webelos Den #5
Joseph, Tiger Den #2
Chase, Tiger Den #2
Daniel, Tiger Den #2

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

Click here for all the details, including photos, from the 2004 races!!

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