~ Troop 110 Tribune ~
Editor: Ron Natividad
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Mission Peak District, SFBAC
FREMONT--NEWARK--UNION CITY
Scoutmaster: Bruce Chan • Committee
Chair: Tom Sims 2004: 2005: January
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SPL: David G. • ASPLs: Ben S., Justin M.
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Troop Tribune - September
2005 Latest News & Kudos  Troop
608 in front of the White House (I think I can see the
President looking out the window) Our nine scouts from troop
110 are back and ready to go to the next Jamboree. Despite
the tragedy at the start of the Jamboree and the heat and
humidity, scouts who attended had the adventure of a
lifetime. The planned tour was amazing. They hit
Philadelphia on their first night by taking the "Light of
Liberty Tour" followed by a morning tour of Historic
Philadelphia. Next was a visit to Gettysburg, then off to
Washington DC. On the first day at the nation's capital,
they went to the Supreme Court, the Capitol, and the Bureau
of Engraving. In the evening they saw the Marine Barracks
Parade, where the precision drill team performed. The next
day they toured the Smithsonian Complex, and the memorials
of Jefferson, Lincoln, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Then
it was off to Richmond Virginia and a tour of the Arlington
National Cemetery and Mt Vernon. The next day they spent a
few hours at the Kings Dominion Amusement park before
departing for the National Jamboree.
The Los Mochos Gang  Fremont Art and Wine Festival
20 Mile Hike September 18th
COURT OF HONOR ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
21 Troop 110 Meeting Schedule Revisions (*), effective
09/07/2005 Notes from Scribe - Eric B. Sept. O5
Oct. 05
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Latest News & Kudos 1. Twenty-seven scouts attended this years Summer Camp at Wente with leader Bruce Chan and assistants Jay Hendee and Ron Natividad. The water front was the focal point of camp and offered swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, small boat sailing and life guard training. Fishing was also a popular event and kept the boys busy during their breaks. Field sports included Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding. It was a very successful camp when you consider the accomplishments of the scouts and the amount of fun they had over the course of the week. The staff bid us farewell with an evening campfire that was both memorable and entertaining. The "Pie As A Weapon Skit" was a big hit and had everybody laughing. It was a look at the history of weapons using pies. The evening ended with the swearing in ceremony for the first, second, third and fifth year attendees. Over a hundred merit badges were completed. The troop and the patrols distinguished themselves by winning several awards. • Critter of the Week Award a. 1st place - Julian R. and Kevin G. For a two tailed blue belly lizard • Shot Gun Competition. a. 1st Place - Bruce Chan received Perfect score of 5 for 5 • Rifle Shoot-off a. 1st place - Troop 110 combined score (David Garges and Ron Natividad). • Troop 110 received Honor Troop Award.
a. Cobra Patrol • One Mile Swim a. David G. 2. Robbie M. and Adam D. caught the 3 largest fish at camp and were the envy of all the fishermen on the lake. Robbie's fishing instructor was amazed that he caught the largest fish of the week with only a bamboo pole. Adam D. was the most prolific fisherman on the lake and caught and released more that just the two large fish. One morning Adam caught and released 12 fish before it was even noon. Adam and Robbie along with the other boys learned how to scale and clean the fish. The scouts and adults enjoyed sharing the fish during troop campfire. Fresh fish does taste so much better! Summer Camp photos by Ryan and Ron Natividad 3. Troop 608 News - Bags are packed, weighed, inspected and labeled. Nine Scouts from troop 110 are eagerly awaiting their departure for the National Jamboree on July 20th at 4:30 AM at the San Francisco Airport. a. Russell B.
a. On June 24th Mike Magno and John Pedersen led family and friends to the top of the world famous Half Dome in Yosemite. The seven members were on top of the dome on Saturday June 25th (elevation 8,842 feet). The members are team captain John (the "MIST") Pedersen, Robin (Birthday Girl) D., Mike (DAWG) Magno, Christobel (PUFF, PUFF) Magno, Chris (Spiderman), Kristen (Kmag) and Jhoanna (Joey). Jhoanna is a friend of Kristen and this was her first hike. Just looking at that last section gets my adrenaline going. Mike and John are already planning next years challenge, El Capitan. (Information and photos furnished by Mike Magno) 5. Bonfante Gardens Camping Trip - September 24th and 25th are the possible dates. The cost will be $40, which includes camp site, dinner, breakfast, lunch and a patch. For more information please contact Rita Haskin at haskinr@pacbell.net. 6. Please attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is Wednesday, August 10th. This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meeting is the place to start. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, July 13, 2005 1. Opening - Tom Sims a. Meeting was held at Bronco Billy due to lock change at Contempo. 2. Minutes not read - Tom Sims 3. Upcoming Activities a. 20-miler to Sausalito - Date TBD 4. Old Business a. Lions Club Fundraiser - Bill Fournell The troop worked a total of 41 hours total to $1040 donated. 5. New Business a. Fremont Arts Festival Fundraiser - Ted Mutch - We are selling shaved ice, ice cream, pretzels, snow cones, and churros with two booths - Please contact Ted Mutch to sign up. 7. Closing - 9:10 PM - Tom Sims |
Troop
Tribune - July 2005
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Honor Patrol Award
4.
Troop 110 ROCKS!!! Since the last issue of the Troop
Tribune we had two high adventure expeditions. One team went
up first then down, while the other went down then up. Both
expeditions were challenging and not for the faint at
heart.
Not
to be outdone the 4 member Team Sims celebrated the 4th
of July in Arizona doing the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
expedition. Starting at 8:30 AM on the 4th at the rim of
the Grand Canyon National Park and ending 4 days later at
the North Rim. Temperatures hit 131F and the whole trek
total was 30 miles and many thousands of feet of
elevation change. The team survived by cooling off in the
river. (Information and photo furnished by Tom Sims)
Congratulations to our high adventure team members on
conquering such a difficult challenge. Most of us can
only dream of facing such a challenge and YOU DID IT!
Having done it as a family must be really special. Talk
about team building! This is over the top.|
Troop Tribune - June
2005 Latest News & Kudos 1. Bowling Night Wednesday, May 11th - This was a first for the troop and from the feedback I've gotten will probably not be the last. Both boys and adult agree that this was one of the most fun evening events. 35 scouts participated in the fun. Photos by Bruce Chan   2. Garage Sale on Saturday May 14th - Another successful troop garage sale. A stressful start with the organizing and set up followed by a hot afternoon made it a challenging day. Participants definitely earned their money for this garage sale. The total proceeds collected for the day was $1245. Special thanks to Julia Lloyd for the use of her house. Thanks also go out to Pam Mutch, Julia Lloyd, Ted Mutch and Justin M. for their extra hours and hard work on Saturday. Photos by Ron Natividad  
Five people completed all their Rim Rover Hikes by completing the Mt St, Helena hike. • Mike Magno Photos by Ron Natividad 4. Flag Decoration on Memorial Day 17 scouts and adults attended to decorate each grave with flags. It's a great tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate for our country. 5. Scout-O-Rama June 3-4 on the USS Hornet, Alameda - With the backdrop of the F14 Tomcat Troop 110 presented a large board game called "Capture the Flag". It was one of the busiest booths and had many repeat visitors. Both Parents and scouts had fun playing the game and most stayed long enough to complete one game. A few of the scouts stayed to play several games and developed a winning strategy. One Scout from troop 175 told me that this was the best booth ever and that this game is lots of fun. Another asked if we would have the same set-up next year. Considering the competition this is a tall order. Other booths included Balloon launching, Wheel Chair obstacle course, Gold Panning and Magnetic Fishing for prices. Way to go Troop 110 and Bruce Chan for a very successful Scout-O-Rama. Once again Troop 110 leads the way!!! Photo By Ron Natividad.  6. Venture Crew 110 is collecting old cell phones as a Crew fundraiser. So clean out those drawers and donate your old phones. The Crew will separate them and ship them out. If you can't wait to get rid of them, contact any member of the Crew and we will pick them up. Or let us know and we will collect them at a troop meeting. Any questions contact Eric W. 7. Please attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is July 13th which is actually the second Wednesday because of schedule conflict. This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meeting is the place to start. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, June 1, 2005 Committee Meeting - June 1st, 2005 1. Opening - Tom Sims 2. Approval of the minutes - Skipped 3. Activities for June-July a. Scout-O-Rama June 3-4 Pack dinner on the USS Hornet Alameda• Cost $35 4. Troop Meeting Schedule a. Practice BSA Swimming on June 15th 5. New Business a. Troop equipment - Stoves and Tents need to be inventoried for repair and replacement. In the future more care should be taken to keep equipment in working condition and clean. 6. Closing at 9:15 PM - Tom Sims |
3.
Mt St Helena Hike and Campout, May 21 to 22 - Mt St
Helena was invaded by Troop 110 on both days. The Saturday
assault was by three adults, Mike Magno, John Pedersen and
Robin Drofleff. One peak was not enough for these three so
they also bagged a second peak completing both North and
South Peaks. The second group was not as inspired to go for
both peaks but was perfectly happy with one peak. All would
agree that this was one of the most 
challenging
peaks in the Rim Rover group. The views were great and
provided a panoramic view of most of the Rim Rover
Peaks.|
Troop Tribune - May
2005 Latest News & Kudos 1. Angel Island hike and camp was on April 23rd and 24th. Rain did not hamper the spirit of these hikers. 10 boy scouts plus adults hiked around the island, played at the beach and went up to Mt Livermore summit. The rain came and went Saturday starting just after camp was set-up. Sunday turned out to be a gorgeous day and the Bay views were spectacular. Unfortunately no one had a camera to record the scenes. 2. Mike Magno, Bill Westcott, and John Pederson did a 30-mile backpacking hike Ohlone Wilderness trail April 23rd. 3. Mission Peak District Awards Dinner - Troop 110 received several individual awards and a Distinguished Unit Award for 2005. According to Tom Sims, they are still raving about "Pirates of Los Mochos" Webelos Woods Event. Thanks to all who participated. It put Troop 110 on the map and set a standard that will be hard to match. The District Awards selection committee keeps the list of awardees a secret so the recipients of the awards did not know. Several of the awardees were not present. Congratulation to the awards recipients. Your hard work did not go unnoticed and you are very much appreciated. A District representative at the Summer Court of Honor will give the awards on Wednesday, June 8th. a. Troop 110 4. Friends of Scouting - Troop 110 received a ribbon for exceeding our Family Goal this year. This is quite an accomplishment considering that we did not have a big attendance at the FOS presentation. It's a tribute to the commitment and support of the Troop 110 parents. 5. Bowling Night Wednesday, May 11th - Come join troop 110 for a fun night of bowling. Meet at 7PM at the Holiday Bowl in Hayward at the corner of Industrial and Mission. Cost is 8 dollars per person, which includes shoes and 3 games. Refreshments will be provided but not dinner. 6. Mt St Helena Hike and Campout May 21st and 22nd - This is a family campout and we are hoping to make it an annual troop family outing. The location is the Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga. The facilities include flush toilets, hot showers and a grass lawn for tents. Parents and siblings can go into town and enjoy Calistoga's great restaurants, shopping, galleries, mud bath etc. Boy Scouts will be cooking on their own with their patrols. Families supply their own food or eat with scouts. 7. Venture Crew 110 is collecting old cell phones as a Crew fundraiser. So clean out those drawers and donate your old phones. To help make it easier for all, send them with your Garage Sale Items for the May 14th sale. We will separate them and ship them out. If you can't wait to get rid of them, contact any member of the Crew and we will pick them up. Or let us know and we will collect them at a troop meeting. Any questions contact Eric Westcott 489-1209. 8. Please attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is Wednesday, June 1st. This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meeting is the place to start. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, May 4, 2005 1. Opening - Tom Sims 2. Activities a. Garage Sale - May14th at Julia Lloyd's house. Start getting your donations together. Scouts please sign up for your shift with Mr. Mutch (Scouts will get credit into their accounts) 3. Old Business a. Scout Master - Bruce Chan 4. New Business a. Friends of Scouting - Tom Sims 5. Committee Officer Reports a. Scoutmaster - Bruce Chan Bowling night to be planned for Wednesday May 11th, 7PMa. Holiday Bowl at the corner of Industrial and Mission I Hayward 6. Subcommittee Reports a. Fundraising - Ted Mutch 7. Closing at 9:12 PM - Tom Sims |
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Troop Tribune - April
2005
3. There is a troop campout planned for Angle Island April 22nd and 23rd. The troop campout is great opportunity for our troop's newest scouts to learn their basic skills of camping and hiking. And it is also an opportunity for older scouts to pass on what they have learned and show their leadership skills. The leadership of older scouts are important for the newer scouts as they learn how to function in the troop. They will need guidance to learn what they need to do to make their patrols successful. So older Scout need to keep in mind that you are a role model for the newer Scouts. Lead by example! 4. Please attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is Wednesday, May 4th . This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meeting is the place to start. Message from Tom Sims: I wanted to take my hat off to the Troop members who volunteered at the 9 th annual Science and Health fair. Matt Y., representing Crew 110 (and his Logan science class), Ben S. representing the Troop, were on hand at first thing to assist with setup, and to make themselves available to any participants who needed assistance during the day. Pat W. was also on hand, again, working with Bernard White Middle School in support of the Stanford blood drive. It takes a HUGE amount of time and energy, provided by a horde of busy volunteers, to make this event a success every year, and all of us who were there are already looking forward to next year. The theme of the decennial event has already been proposed: "The Power of 10." Please encourage you Scouts to give some serious thought to participating next year. We would be welcomed as "visiting scientists," as well as volunteers. A well-planned display and a solid turnout would clearly demonstrate "The power of 110." Thanks, Tom Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, April 6, 2005 1. Opening - Tom Sims 2. Approval of the Minutes (Skipped) 3. Activities for April-May a. Eagle Camp and other April activities 4. Old Business a. Troop Meeting Schedule - Bruce Chan• March 16th OA Elections 5. New Business a. 20 Mile Hike - Golden Gate Crossing (No date set) 6. Committee Officer Reports a. Scoutmaster - Bruce Chan• Bowling night to be planned for an open Friday 7. Subcommittee Reports a. Advancement (Not Present) - Dave Garges 8. Closing - 8:55 PM - Tom Sims |
1.
Del Valle Hike and Camping - Although it rained on and
off all weekend there were still plenty of activities to
keep everyone who went motivated. The hike was shortened
because the terrain proved to be too slippery but it was
still a good workout for everyone. Check out the photo
(right) to see the muddy condition of the ground. There was
canoeing available for anyone interested. As with most
hikes, there was orienteering and food preparation. Overall
a very productive weekend. Photos by Shirley Gonzalez and
Ryan Natividad
2.
Troop 110 decided not to attend Spring Camporee on April 8,
9 & 10. However, Tom Sims, who was elected as the
Adult Order of the Arrow representative, will be taking the
scouts who are to be tapped out to the Spring Camporee.|
Troop Tribune - March
2005 To all, I neglected to get this into Ron before the Troop Tribune was distributed, but I wanted to take my hat off to the Troop members who volunteered at the 9th annual Science and Health fair. Matt Y., representing Crew 110 (and his Logan science class), and Ben S., representing the Troop, were on hand at first thing to assist with setup, and to make themselves available to any participants who needed assistance during the day. Pat W. was also on hand, again, working with Bernard White Middle School in support of the Stanford blood drive. It takes a HUGE amount of time and energy, provided by a horde of busy volunteers, to make this event a success every year, and all of us who were there are already looking forward to next year. The theme of the decennial event has already been proposed: "The Power of 10." Please encourage your Scouts to give some serious thought to participate next year. We would be welcomed as "visiting scientists," as well as volunteers. A well-planned display and a solid turnout would clearly demonstrate the "power of 110." Thanks, Tom
1. Canoe Day at Quarry Lakes - Weather did not dampen the spirit of the Scouts and Webelos who attended this event. Bruce Chan and Bill Westcott provided the canoes and ?? Scouts got their turn in the water. There were periods of torrential rain but the scouts just took it in stride. In fact, they found ways to entertain themselves while they waited for calmer weather. Pictures show the Webelos who attended the event and Ryan N. leading Webelos to water.
3. Klondike Derby 2005 - 10 scouts and 3 adults
braved the cold weather and had a ball at the Klondike Derby
at the Snowflower Preserve near Yuba Gap. The weather was
sunny with a slight breeze. Led by Dave G., the scouts
showed good teamwork and had a great time in the snow. They
improved their time in the sled competition with a time of
just over one minute. They also built a shelter, which also
doubled as a fort when the snowball fight started. Even some
of the adults got in on defending the fort. The photo shows
Troop 110 defending their fort as they repel an attack from
scouts from a nearby camp. The evening was cold as the
breeze kicked in but all survived the ordeal with the help
of a patio heater brought by Dave G. and a fire pit found by
the resourceful Craig B. Picture show the scouts worshipping
the heater while Dave looks on with a proud smile. 4. Please attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is Wednesday, April 6 th . This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meeting is the place to start. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, 2 March 2005 1. Opening - John Gillen a. Minutes read by Ron Natividad 2. Activities for March-April a. Klondike Derby March 5 and 6 th at the Snowflower Preserve. 3. Old Business a. Troop Schedulei. March 9 th Troop Meeting 4. New Business a. 50 Miler Backpacking Planning - (Marvin Bowerman) First meeting will be on March 21 st at Bronco Billy's in Union City. Anyone interested must attend. There will be limited space on this hike. There will be several shakedowns to get prepared. More information to follow. 5. Committee Officers Reports a. Committee Chair - no report 6. Subcommittee Reports a. Advancement - No report 7. Announcements a. Community Service - Contact John Gillen if you need service hours 8. Meetings Closed 9:00 PM |
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2.
Sleeping with the Sharks - This was an experience that
was well worth the price of admission. Scouts, Crew,
parents, and siblings all enjoyed the touch pools, and the
class given by the guides. They took measurements of the
salinity of the Bay water, learned all about the eco system
of the bay, and looked at various planktons with the
microscope. The best part for me was getting a chance to
observe the fish as they swam around the tube. Some even
used the peak of the tube to rest and it gave you a view of
fish life that you don't normally get. You can see up close
to these magnificent animals. Sleeping while they swam
around me almost made me feel like I was inside a tank, and
they were looking at me from the outside. Waking up in the
tunnel was the calmest way to 
welcome
the morning. I just looked up and absorbed the experience.
The next morning we got treated to a wonderful breakfast at
the Chic Restaurant, which provided a wonderful view of the
wharf and the docks. I rate this event four stars out of
four, and would highly recommend it for future events.
Photos show guides working with the scouts and Venture Crew
with new Scout Roger walking in the tunnel.
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Latest News & Kudos 1. Mt. Diablo Hike - On January 15th a group of 12
scouts and some family members braved the cold and foggy day
to conquer Mt Diablo. It was a grey and windy day but their
sprits were high. Lead by Bruce Chan and Tom Sims, the group
started at the Rock City parking lot and climbed toward the
peak. The route was challenging, with steep long paths and
muddy tracks. Along the way there were many displays
describing the geological features and historical
information. The scouts took compass readings and learned
about geography along the way. The spectacular view kept the
hikers motivated and determined to get to the top.
2. Winter Court of Honor on Wednesday, January
19th. was hosted by the Fighting Falcons. Bruce presented Mike a gift to express appreciation for all that Mike has done and what he has meant to Troop 110. We were treated to videos prepared and edited by the Falcons of the some of the events. Congratulations to the scouts who received promotions. See picture (left) of the Scorpions with their proud mothers. Everyone had a good time. Our thanks go out to the Falcons and John Gillen (right) for the hard work in planning the event. 3. Indoor Rally for 2005 was held on Friday
January 4th at the LDS Church on Decoto Rd. Troop 110 showed
lots of spirit and enthusiasm. Prior to the event the scouts
practiced their skills and was rewarded by taking home two
ribbons. They received the first place ribbon for the
Compass Relay and third on the Rope Rescue. I was really
impressed with the 4. Please attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is Wednesday March 2nd 2005. This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meeting is the place to start. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, 2 February 2005 1. Opening - Tom Sims a. Thanks for all who helped at the University of scouting - JL Greenberg. 2. Activities for February a. Mission Peak Indoor Rally, 7:30pm Feb. 4th at the LDS Church 3. Old Business a. Troop 11 Donation for Tsunami Relief = $425 4. New Business a. Communication - Need to inform Web Master about schedule changes to get information to everybody. This would be a good complement to the phone tree and Email. We need to be more conscientious about getting information to everybody. 5. Committee Officers Reports a. Committee Chair - no report 6. Subcommittee Reports a. Advancement - No report 7. Announcements a. Bill Fournel - Letter of thanks to the three people who helped with the James Logan Forensic Tournament from Tommy Lindsey Jr. 8. Old Business a. Troop Positions - Adultsi. Positions Filled1. Troop Tribune - Ron Natividad 9. Meetings Closed 8:42 PM
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They
also knew that they could not eat their lunch until they get
to the top. Once at the peak, they were not disappointed
because the view was amazing and well worth the pain of the
climb. The viewing area at the peak provided a vista of most
of the Rim Rover Peaks. 
There
was a blanket of fog that highlighted the peaks and
emphasized their challenging height. It was truly a magical
view. On the way down the group ran into John Pederson and
Mike Magno who started later because of a schedule conflict.
Mike reports that they jogged down from the peak in order
for John to meet his scheduled dinner date. She must have
been someone special.
The
evening started with patrol skits while the audience ate
dinner. Mike Magno and Bruce Chan exchanged patches to
officially make Bruce the Scoutmaster.
teamwork
and spirit shown by the scouts. Attendance was double what
it was last year and showed when it came to the Scoutmaster
pull. Just ask Bruce Chan how much faster he went compared
to last year. I think there will be a permanent skid marks
on the gym floor.|
Troop Tribune - January
2005 Latest News & Kudos 1. December 22nd Holiday Celebration - From Tom Sim's Email. Thanks everyone who joined in last week's celebration of the season. I think it is safe to say that everyone there had a GREAT time, and I also want to recognize those whose extra efforts made it possible.
Nor was it just the parents who contributed. Russell Bowerman gathered up some music and brought all the Troop's musicians together for a serenade of carols. Glenn Gillen and Ben Sims thought up some great games and helped us shop for supplies and prizes. Darren, Michael, and Justin (along with siblings) pitched in with their parents appointed tasks. And of course, everyone contributed snacks, desserts and other special dishes, with which the Troop lived up to its extraordinary culinary standards. We were joined by special guests Carol Dutra-Vernacci and Jim Navarro from the UC Lions Club (...and City Council...), and we also had a special visit from Michael Richie and his family. Michael is the Cubmaster of Pack 815 in Hayward, and he presented 110 with a thank you card signed by all the Cub Scouts in 815 -- you may all remember that 110 pitched in to help them last fall when their Pack equipment was stolen. All in all it was a fitting celebration of who and what we are. It has been a great year for us with all its difficulties, and I am grateful for the chance to have celebrated it with all of you! Thank you, and here's to an even greater 2005. Your Friendly Chair Person, Tom Sims
Photo shows the scouts who hiked a view of Point Reyes and the Pacific. 3. Winter Court of Honor is Wednesday, January 19th will be hosted by the Fighting Falcons. Dinner starts at 6:30 and the patrols will entertain us with funny skits on the stage. Don't miss it! The Fighting Falcons have been working hard to make this a fun evening. 4. Please attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is Wednesday February 2nd 2005. This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meeting is the place to start. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, 5 January 2005 1. Opening - Tom Sims a. Minutes of the Last meeting - Carole Barnes 2. Approval of the Minutes Note: By laws discussion moved to next month 3. Activities for January and February a. January 12th and 26th Troop Meeting will be troop skills night at Contempo. 4. Old Business a. Troop meeting schedule - All PLC/TC meetings on the FIRST Wednesday of every month will start at 7:00 pm and 7:45 pm, respectively. All Troop meetings on the SECOND Wednesday of every month will start at 7:15 pm. All advancement/MB meetings on the THIRD Wednesday of every month will start at 7:15 pm. All Troop meetings on the FOURTH Friday of every month will start at 7:00 pm and be held at Bruce Chan's house. There is nothing scheduled for the FOURTH WEDNESDAY of every month, but the Contempo facility is available for Patrol Meetings, should any patrol decide to schedule one. In the event there is a FIFTH WEDNESDAY in any month, there will probably be a special event or meeting, to be determined and announced at the time. Courts of Honor will normally start at 7:00 pm, with setup at 6:00 and refreshments or dinner served at 6:30. 5. New Business - a. Mr. Magno is suggesting that the troop donate to the Tsunami relief. Announcement to follow on how and when to donate. Troop will donate $100. 6. Committee Reports - a. Scoutmaster - Reported on December activities 7. Subcommittee Reports - a. Advancement - Jim Orsetti no news 8. Announcement a. Summer Camp - July 3rd thru 9th at Wente. We have secured the Sunrise Ridge sight, which is car accessible. Meetings closed 8:47 PM
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Rita
Haskin, wonderful decorations (Gloria even took some of them
home!); Diane Orsetti spearheaded the setup, along with Ted
and Pam Mutch, who brought everything but the Troop Chips;
John Gillen took care of miscellaneous supplies and had a
couple of great games in his back pocket to keep the kids
entertained. The Yorks and Simses brought Christmas music to
raise our spirits.
Mt.
Wittenberg Hike and Bike - On December 12th an
adventurous groupfrom Troop 110 hiked up Mt. Wittenberg. Due
to the weather forecast the campout was cancelled but no
condition can stop the hike. The day turned out to be
beautiful and sunny. We were joined by Webelos Kevin and his
father John G. This is one of the Rim Rover Hikes. With this
hike Bill Wescott completed all six of the required Rim
Rover Hikes. Congratulation Bill in completing all Rim Rover
Hikes (Mt Diablo, Mt Tamalpias, Mission Peak, Pinnacles, St
Helena and Mt Wittenberg). Someday when I grow up I hope to
complete my Rim Rover Hikes just like Bill. Dave and David
G. brought their bikes and had so much fun they decided to
stay and explore other areas.|
Troop Tribune - December
2004 Latest News & Kudos
3. LOV Newark Food Delivery - Terrific turnout for
the LOV Newark Thanksgiving Day Meal delivery. 36 scouts,
venturers, and 4. On line re-chartering is done! Thanks, John Gillen, for leading the hard work in getting the troop re-chartering done. Don't forget to pay your membership dues for scouts and adults. Registration to date is 42 scouts and 47 adults. 5. Please attend the committee meeting on the first Wednesday of every month. The next committee meeting is Wednesday January 5th 2005. This is the best way to find out about upcoming activities and influence future activities. If you would like to have your opinions heard or would like to get involved with the troop, the committee meetings is the place to start.
7. Next meeting is Thursday, December 9th at Bruce Chan's home. Meeting was changed due to scheduling conflicts. We will be visited by Webelos who are interested in joining our troop, so please be there to show Troop 110's spirit. The climbing wall will be up and improved to make it a little less challenging. 8. I made a little change to the newsletter format with the addition of photographs. Please let me know if you have any problems with the file due to the larger size. Any suggestions are welcome and will be considered. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, 1 December 2004 Last Committee meeting for the year 1. Opening - Tom Sims a. Minutes of the Last meeting - Was not read since open troop positions was the main topic at the last meeting. 2. Old Business a. Troop positions - Scoutsi. All scout positions are filled1. All senior leaders are in the Logan band and this can present a problem in certain situations. 3. New Business a. Troop meeting schedulei. 1st Wednesday is Patrol Leaders and Committee meeting starting 7:15 to 9:00 PM at Contempo 4. Committee Reports - Not covered in this meeting 5. Upcoming Activities a. Mt. Wittenberg Camp/Hike December 11/12 - This is one of the Rim Rover hikes so if you want to complete all the rockers, plan on attending this one. You may attend just the hike if you want. Check out the website for more detail or talk to Mike Magno. 6. Announcements a. John Gillen will take over as the Training and Youth Protection Coordinator. John has been active in the troop as an occasional round table representative and has lead the re-chartering effort. Thanks, John, for taking the extra step and for all your help so far. Meetings closed 9:15 PM
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Pizza night - On the evening November 20th , 25 scouts
and family from troop 110 and pack 268 met at Bronco Billy's
for some fun and food. Scouts enjoyed video games while the
adults enjoyed refreshments and conversation. Photo shows
the party table.
family
members assembled box turkey meals and delivered 237 meals
and clothing to homebound people. That's roughly 40% of the
total meals delivered. The number of volunteers was up by
ten from last year and included some extended family
members. From this editor's point of view, it was a
rewarding family experience, one that was shared by 3
generations of my family. We shared the experience of doing
something special for the community and helped those who are
less mobile. Seeing the reaction and gratefulness of the
people was truly rewarding. Thank you Troop 110 for your
unselfish generosity. Photo shows scouts and family
receiving instructions from a LOV Newark DI.
6.
The Friday, December 4th Troop meeting, held at Bruce Chan's
home, centered on a rock climbing wall built by Bruce
with help from Mike Kirkpatrick and Dave Garges. This was a
very challenging wall. Photos by Dave Garges|
Troop Tribune - November
2004 Latest News & Kudos 1. Mt. Man Rendezvous- The event was successful and all participants enjoyed themselves. There were plenty of activities for the scouts as well as adults and many beads were collected. Gloria Ho was in charge of Indian Lore and everyone from Troop 110 took turns in assisting her. Although it rained, spirits remained high and everyone did their part to get the camp squared away. A few new scouts got their first taste of camp cooking, clean up and setting/packing wet and muddy tents. 2. Fall Camporee - The Fighting Falcons, with special guest David G., worked well as a team and impressed many of the judges. They showed plenty of spirit and were told by a couple of judges that they were one of the favorite troops in the competition because of their spirit. Having won two 3rd place ribbons in the Spring Camporee, they were challenged by the Scout Master to better that to win a special prize. They more than doubled their ribbon count for a total of five ribbons, including two for first place, two for second place, and one for third place. Congratulations on this impressive achievement. Prize is yet to be determined by the Falcons. 3. Mt. Tamalpias Hike - 17 adventurous scouts and adults hiked up Mt. Tamalpias November 11th and enjoyed the beautiful weather and breath taking views. This hike is one of the Rim Rover hikes. We had one visitor, David Parks, who may join our troop. Hopefully this hike will solidify his decision. Also joining the hike were three generations of the Brown family and Mike Magno's wife and daughter. Everyone enjoyed the hike and returned safely. See the website for photos. Notes from the Troop Committee Meeting, November 4, 2005 1. Opening - Tom Sims We had a visitor from Pack 174, Michelle Aldridge, who wanted to see how a committee meeting is conducted. 2. Minutes of the Last meeting - Carol Barnes a. Minutes read and approved 3. Old Business a. Troop 110 donated $100 to Pack 815 who had their flag and other gear stolen. This flag has been with the troop since its inception. Fortunately, the troop equipment was found in a nearby neighbor's yard. Everything was there, although not in the same condition. Pete Stark donated a flag that flew over the capital to replace the one stolen. Pack 815 will be invited to the next Court of Honor. 4. New Business - We have several committee positions open that needs to be filled. These positions help provide the leadership to keep Troop 110 functioning efficiently and make sure that our boys and girls have interesting activities that will help them become good citizens when they become adults. Please review the list and let us know if you would like to take any of the open positions. If you would like detailed descriptions of each position, you can find them in the troop website. You might also want to talk to any of the committee members and the last person who held that position to gain insight into how you can help the troop. a. Open Troop Positionsi. Troop Tribune - filled by Ron Natividad 5. Committee Reports - Not covered in this meeting due to Committee position discussion. 6. Upcoming Activities a. Mt. Wittenberg Camp/Hike - This is one of the Rim Rover hikes so if you want to complete all the rockers, plan on attending this one. You may attend just the hike if you want. Check out the website for more detail or talk to Mike Magno. 7. Announcements a. Ron Natividad will be taking over the Troop Tribune for Julia Lloyd. Julia, thanks for your service as the Troop Tribune and Christmas Wreath Coordinator. Please forward any information that needs to be included in future troop tribunes to Ron. Please bear with me, as I get accustomed to this responsibility. Thank-you. Meetings closed 9:15 PM
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