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Things We’ve Done for the 2003-2004 year:


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We completed our Summertime program with a fun fishing trip at Garin Park. The following 13 Scouts earned the Summertime Activity Pin (by attending 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

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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


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We held our Pack Pool Party at the San Ramon Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park

SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #4

The following 19 Scouts and their families attended:

DEN 2: Chase & Joseph
DEN 8: Stephen, Dylan, Quin, Frankie and Justin
DEN 5: Alex, Ramiro, Brett, Zachary, Stephen
DEN 6: Jacob, Terrick and Sam
DRAGON PATROL: Travis, Sean
GOLDEN EAGLE PATROL: Samuel and Grant


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Sunday, July 18 was the Pack's Fire Station Visit at the Foster City Fire Station


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SUMMERTIME ACTIVITY #3
The following 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!!!

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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!!


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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 are attending!!!
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


Click here for photos from the beginning of the week!

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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 and participated in the display of Scouting on Saturday, including:
Den 8: Dylan
Den 5: Joseph
Dragon Patrol: Eric
Golden Eagle Patrol: Matthew



Check the Tres Ranchos Web Site for more details

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Monday, May 31, 2004: Memorial Day Placement of Flags at Chapel of the Chimes Cemetary

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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!!!

More photos to come, please check back later


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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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* * *PHOTOS TAKEN OF EACH SCOUT MAY BE VIEWED AT STORMYIMAGES.COM, BY CLICKING HERE * * *


A BIG Thank You!! to Stormy Caldwell of the Cobra Patrol

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Scout Night at the Warriors #2 was enjoyed by 4 Scouts and their families, for a total of 16. Scouts attending were:
Golden Eagle Patrol: Matthew and Grant
Den 1: Patrick and Noah

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Den 8 Leader Robert lead a group on the Coyote Hills Trail Trekker hike on Sunday, March 28
The following Scouts attended and earned the Coyote Hills segment patch:
Den 8: Quin, Stephen, Cole, Dylan
Den 6: Jacob
Den 5: Stephen
Den 1: Patrick, Matthew

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MARCH 2004 PACK MEETING
Our Second-Year Webelos crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 612. The Pack presented the Scout who earned all 20 Webelos pins a shadow box that was prepared by their parents.

Good-bye and Good Luck Cobra Patrol and their leaders Gary and Betty (you will be missed)!!

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SCOUT SUNDAY
17 Scouts participated in Church services and helped the Pack host the coffee and punch reception in the Fireside Room.

Our Participants were:

Den 1: Matthew and Brian
Cobra Patrol: Andrew and Brian
Dragon Patrol: Michael and Eric
Den 5: Joseph
Den 6: Terrick, Alex, Jacob and Sam
Den 8: Stephen, Cole and Quin
Golden Eagle Patrol: Samuel, Grant and Matthew
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TRES RANCHOS DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY
Pack 603 Ruled!
The following Pack 603 Scouts & Family Members took home trophies

Brian, Den 1: 2nd Place Tiger & Wolf Division
Alex, Den 6: 4th Place Bear & Webelos Division
Jacob, Den 5: 5th Place Bear & Webelos Division
Mike, Den 6 Family Member: 1st Place Open Division
Kurt, Den 6 Dad: 2nd Place Open Division
Janet, Pack Committee Chair: 4th Place Open Division

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PINEWOOD DERBY RACES

A thrilling day of races for the 36 Scouts and 14 Open Division Entrants! Races were run in three Divisions:
* Tiger/Wolf/Bear
* Webelos
* Open (Adults, Siblings, Scouts with additional cars)


Click here for photos from the 2004 races!!


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OUR ANNUAL BLUE & GOLD DINNER CELEBRATING THE 94TH BIRTHDAY OF SCOUTING WAS HELD ON FEBRUARY 7.


Our Second-year Webelos, the Cobra Patrol, received their Arrow of Light Award - the highest rank in Cub Scouts.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
BRIAN
ALEX
NOLAN
JASON
ANDREW
WILLIAM
Click here for photos from the evening

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OUR ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
was held on Sunday, January 25
A HUGE "Thank You" to Den 6 for coordinating this successful fund raiser!
Thanks also to the Scouts and adults who helped at the Breakfast and the Scouts who sold tickets in advance!!!

Scouts assisting at the Breakfast included:
Den 1 Cobra Patrol Dragon Patrol Den 5 Den 6 Den 8 Golden Eagle Patrol
Patrick Nolan Travis Alex Terrick Stephen Grant
Noah Jason Michael Stephen Alex Quin Matthew
Matthew Andrew Eric Jeremy Jacob Dylan Michael
Brain Zackary Brett Sam Chris Ben
Kevin Zachary Christopher Justin
Sean Scott Frankie
Markus Ramiro
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The Pack attended the Harlem Globetrotters game on January 17. A total of 32 people enjoyed the show, including: Sean, Den 4; Kevin, Den 4; Jacob, Den 6; Cole, Den 7; Grant, Den 9 and Matthew, Den 9!

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PINEWOOD DERBY TUNE-UP

was held Saturday, January 10.
Many Scouts brought their car kits and got some tips for constructing an awesome racing machine for the races on February 28.
Thank you Asst Cubmaster Kurt for leading this activity!



Click here for some pinewood car building resources on the internet


Click here for photos from last year's Pinewood Derby
Click here to view photos from the 2003 tune-up

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4 SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FOR A TOTAL OF 14, ENJOYED SCOUT NIGHT AT THE WARRIORS
on Saturday, January 10 at 7:30PM

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OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP was held on Saturday, January 3.
We had a great turnout and a successful event!! A HUGE thanks to everyone who participated and to Den 9 Assistant Webelos Leader Jon and Cubmaster Mike for coordinating.

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Over a dozen Scouts with their Friends and Family attended the WINTER BREAK ICE SKATE on Saturday, December 27. They had a good time while working on their Ice Skating Belt Loop!

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OUR DECEMBER PACK MEETING FEATURED THE FOLLOWING SCOUTS RECEIVING THEIR WEBELOS RANK PATCH:
Den 4:
Eric
Jessy
Sean
Travis
Zackary
Kevin

Den 9:
Gabe
Michael
Ben
Grant
Matthew

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PACK TRAIL TREKKER HIKE
at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore.
Was attended by the following SEVEN Scouts:
COBRA PATROL: Brian, William, Alex and Andrew
DEN 4: Jessy
DEN 5: Zachary
DEN 6: Jacob

Click here for information on the hike and the park.

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SEVEN WEBELOS ATTENDED THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA COUNCIL'S FIELD SPORTS DAY ON NOVEMBER 22

Zackary, Den 4
Eric, Den 4
Jessy, Den 4
Markus, Den 4
Matthew, Den 9
Benjamin, Den 9
Brian, Cobra Patrol
Click here for some photos from the Archery and BB Gun activities

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Our November Pack Meeting included the annual Uniform Inspection (and a fun "Build It" activity). The following 13 Scouts earned the Bobcat Rank:

Eric, Den 4
Zackary, Den 4
Ben, Den 9
Joseph, Den 5
Chris, Den 8
Justin, Den 8
Anthony, Den 8
Stephen, Den 8
Frankie, Den 8
Dylan, Den 8
Quin, Den 8
Ken, Den 8
Cole, Den 8


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Our efforts resulting in collecting 2110 cans and hundreds for other packaged items that will help lots of people!
Thank you to Den 9 Leaders: Joy and Jon for coordinating this community service event !


Click here for photos from the event

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VETERANS' DAY PARADE IN DOWNTOWN HAYWARD ON NOVEMBER 11
Was attended by six Scouts and two Leaders from Pack 603. In addition to other Scouts in the area, over 2 dozen Scouts marched in the annual parade. Participants were:
Cole, Den 8
Quin, Den 8
Stephen, Den 8
Jacob, Den 6
Matthew, Den 9
Michael, Den 9
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a special event for Scouts who participate in the popcorn sales in front of the grocery stores PACK CAMPIRE was held on Saturday, November 1 at 6:00PM - at Garin Park in Hayward (in the hills above Mission Blvd. near Industrial Blvd.) at the Arroyo Flats Campsite.
We held a special celebration and recognition for the Scouts and families that participated in the Popcorn Booth Sales with a barbecue and roasted marshmallows.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP POPCORN SELLERS:
Den 6: ALEX
Cobra Patrol: ALEX
Den 6: JACOB
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During the month of October we sold popcorn at Albertsons on Hesperian (near Black Angus) and Safeway at the Greenhouse center on weekends. This is our biggest fund-raiser and we had great participation. Thanks to Stormy for coordinating!!!

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OUR OCTOBER PACK MEETING WAS A HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL!!!



CLICK HERE FOR LOTS OF PHOTOS

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Scouts from Pack 603 joined the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA COUNCIL IS PARTICIPATING IN JAMBOREE ON THE AIR ("JOTA") on Saturday & Sunday, Ocotber 18 & 19 at the Youth Leadership Training Center at 1001 Davis Street, San Leandro.
They learned who to operate a ham radio and talk to other scouts around the world and learned a simple code to talk even if you don't speak the same language. There were special radio "maps" and displays.

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9 NEW MEMBERS JOIN OUR PACK
We held our annual new member meeting on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00PM. A dozen families attended and 6 signed up that night:
Noah, Tigers
Patrick, Tigers
Matthew, Tigers
Ken, Wolf
Dylan, Wolf
Joseph, Bear
Ben, Webelos
Zackary, Webelos
Eric, Webelos

We hope to see the other families and MORE at the Pack Meeting!

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CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEAN-UP

on Saturday, September 20 was attended by 15 Scouts and approx. 21 family members.
The following Scouts attended:
New Scouts Den 2 Den 4 Den 5 Den 6 Den 9
Zackary Brian Jessy Brett Brandon Matthew
Ken Alex Zachary Terrick
Noah Sam
Jacob
Alex
Christopher

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Click here for additional information from the California Coastal Commission's Web Site






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