10.27.2008

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

October 27, 2008

Pack Meeting This Week

Just a reminder that this week is a Pack Meeting. Everyone should now be in full uniform. Several beads have been earned in the past few weeks. As part of our Awards Ceremony, we will be distributing and catching the scouts up on their beads, therefore, be sure and have them wear their bead fobs tonight.

Popcorn Sales Information

Have you sold popcorn, yet? Please help support our pack and all the great activities we planned for the year by doing your part. We now have an additional group sales event and finalized pick-up information.

Group Sales at Sun Valley Craft Fair, November 8^th from 8am-12pm. All scouts are expected to participate in at least one of the group sales events. If you were unable to participate in either the Harris Teeter or Bi-Lo sales; please sign up to work during this event. Remember, for each time slot you work – you do receive an extra entry into the pack popcorn drawing – so even if you already worked – working again will gain you another entry.

Pick-Up Dates:

November 1^st: 9am – noon at Christ Community Church

November 8^th: 9am – noon at Christ Community Church

If you have any popcorn questions, please send them to: popcorn@pack97scouts.com.

Gold Rush

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out at Gold Rush. Though we lost a few of you due to the rain, I want to thank everyone who did attend and maintained such a positive attitude despite wet and muddy belongings! I think the boys all had a great time stomping around in the mud! I don’t think there was a single family there that did not participate in the kitchen duties at least once throughout the weekend. Thank you so much - It was really a great weekend! Looking forward to sharing more time with you all at Bass Pro Games!

Bass Pro Shops/Outdoor Games

Speaking of Bass Pro Games….It’s time to register for the Bass Pro Shop Outdoor Games which are being held at Camp Barnhardt November 14-16^th. We must also register for this event as a pack and your last chance to sign up will be next week’s den meeting on November 3rd. Outdoor games works a little differently. There are several “Action Centers” (see the flyer link below) but the scouts are all assigned rotations. We are not given a mores descriptive schedule or map until the Leaders Meeting on the 14^th.

Council Fees are also a little different:

Scouts: $12 – covered by the pack

Leaders: $5 to attend meeting and receive patch

Siblings/Adults: $1 for anyone camping, No charge for day only

Pack Meal Fees remain the same: $10 for adults, $5 for children 2-5, Children under 2 at no charge

Please sign up on the sheet in the back area by November 3^rd if you would like to attend.

Outdoor Games Flyer: http://www.centralnccouncilbsa.com/2008%20Outdoor%20Games.pdf

Camp Barnhardt Address/Directions: http://www.pack97scouts.com/Events/Barnhardt_Directions.pdf

Below are some important reminders:

No open toed shoes are allowed! Be sure and wear COMFORTABLE shoes – you will be doing a lot of walking!
Mugs – in order to keep down on the trash and waste that accumulates from cups used during a campout – we ask that everyone try to bring their own reusable cup/coffee mug/etc to use throughout the weekend. It will also make it easier to remember which drink is yours!

Food Drive

As one way to reach out to the community and to give back to our Charter Organization, we conduct a food drive each fall on their behalf and donate it along with them to an organization they select. We will be collecting food this year on November 8^th for the Second Harvest Food Bank. ALL SCOUTS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICPATE IN THIS EVENT. Plan to have the scouts in full uniform and to meet at the church at noon. We will then divide everyone into groups and venture into the surrounding neighborhoods. Everyone should return to the church at 3pm. We will then caravan to Second Harvest to present the collection and have a treat planned for afterward!

Veteran’s Day Celebration

If anyone is interested, an air show event is scheduled in Monroe on Saturday and Sunday November 8 and 9th to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Gates open at 9:30 AM, there are performers at Noon and the Tora!Tora!Tora! main event Air Show is at 4PM. Admission is $5.00 for Adults; Veterans and students Free!! For additional information, please visit www.warriorsandwarbirds.com

Veterans Day

Our November 11^th den meetings will be held at the VFW in Indian Trail to participate in a Veterans Day Ceremony with Boy Scouts and Veterans. All scouts are expected to attend, no exceptions. Plan to meet there at 6:45 in full Uniform.

Calendar of Upcoming events:

November 1 9am-Noon: First Popcorn Pick-Up date at Christ Community Church

November 3 Last chance to sign up for Bass Pro/Outdoor Games

November 8 8am-Noon: Popcorn Booth at Sun Valley Craft Fair

9am-Noon: Final Popcorn Pick-Up date at Christ Community Church

Noon-3pm: Food Drive on behalf of our Charter Organization

November 11 6:45pm: Den meetings replaced with Ceremony to be held at the VFW in Indian Trail

November 14-16 Bass Pro/Outdoor Games at Barnhardt

Don’t forget your 24/7 access to Pack 97 info and photos at www.pack97scouts.com If you have any photos you would like added to the site, please send them to Amy.

Until next time.................Amy Irali



	*The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97* October 27, 2008 Pack Meeting This Week Just a reminder that this week is a Pack Meeting. Everyone should now be in full uniform. Several beads have been earned in the past few weeks. As part of our Awards Ceremony, we will be distributing and catching the scouts up on their beads, therefore, be sure and have them wear their bead fobs tonight. Popcorn Sales Information Have you sold popcorn, yet? Please help support our pack and all the great activities we planned for the year by doing your part. We now have an additional group sales event and finalized pick-up information. Group Sales at Sun Valley Craft Fair, November 8^th from 8am-12pm. All scouts are expected to participate in at least one of the group sales events. If you were unable to participate in either the Harris Teeter or Bi-Lo sales; please sign up to work during this event. Remember, for each time slot you work – you do receive an extra entry into the pack popcorn drawing – so even if you already worked – working again will gain you another entry. Pick-Up Dates: November 1^st: 9am – noon at Christ Community Church November 8^th: 9am – noon at Christ Community Church If you have any popcorn questions, please send them to: popcorn@pack97scouts.com. Gold Rush Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out at Gold Rush. Though we lost a few of you due to the rain, I want to thank everyone who did attend and maintained such a positive attitude despite wet and muddy belongings! I think the boys all had a great time stomping around in the mud! I don’t think there was a single family there that did not participate in the kitchen duties at least once throughout the weekend. Thank you so much - It was really a great weekend! Looking forward to sharing more time with you all at Bass Pro Games! Bass Pro Shops/Outdoor Games Speaking of Bass Pro Games….It’s time to register for the Bass Pro Shop Outdoor Games which are being held at Camp Barnhardt November 14-16^th. We must also register for this event as a pack and your last chance to sign up will be next week’s den meeting on November 3rd. Outdoor games works a little differently. There are several “Action Centers” (see the flyer link below) but the scouts are all assigned rotations. We are not given a mores descriptive schedule or map until the Leaders Meeting on the 14^th. Council Fees are also a little different: Scouts: $12 – covered by the pack Leaders: $5 to attend meeting and receive patch Siblings/Adults: $1 for anyone camping, No charge for day only Pack Meal Fees remain the same: $10 for adults, $5 for children 2-5, Children under 2 at no charge Please sign up on the sheet in the back area by November 3^rd if you would like to attend. Outdoor Games Flyer: http://www.centralnccouncilbsa.com/2008%20Outdoor%20Games.pdf Camp Barnhardt Address/Directions: http://www.pack97scouts.com/Events/Barnhardt_Directions.pdf Below are some important reminders: No open toed shoes are allowed! Be sure and wear COMFORTABLE shoes – you will be doing a lot of walking! Mugs – in order to keep down on the trash and waste that accumulates from cups used during a campout – we ask that everyone try to bring their own reusable cup/coffee mug/etc to use throughout the weekend. It will also make it easier to remember which drink is yours! Food Drive As one way to reach out to the community and to give back to our Charter Organization, we conduct a food drive each fall on their behalf and donate it along with them to an organization they select. We will be collecting food this year on November 8^th for the Second Harvest Food Bank. ALL SCOUTS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICPATE IN THIS EVENT. Plan to have the scouts in full uniform and to meet at the church at noon. We will then divide everyone into groups and venture into the surrounding neighborhoods. Everyone should return to the church at 3pm. We will then caravan to Second Harvest to present the collection and have a treat planned for afterward! Veteran’s Day Celebration If anyone is interested, an air show event is scheduled in Monroe on Saturday and Sunday November 8 and 9th to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Gates open at 9:30 AM, there are performers at Noon and the Tora!Tora!Tora! main event Air Show is at 4PM. Admission is $5.00 for Adults; Veterans and students Free!! For additional information, please visit www.warriorsandwarbirds.com Veterans Day Our November 11^th den meetings will be held at the VFW in Indian Trail to participate in a Veterans Day Ceremony with Boy Scouts and Veterans. All scouts are expected to attend, no exceptions. Plan to meet there at 6:45 in full Uniform. Calendar of Upcoming events: November 1 9am-Noon: First Popcorn Pick-Up date at Christ Community Church November 3 Last chance to sign up for Bass Pro/Outdoor Games November 8 8am-Noon: Popcorn Booth at Sun Valley Craft Fair 9am-Noon: Final Popcorn Pick-Up date at Christ Community Church Noon-3pm: Food Drive on behalf of our Charter Organization November 11 6:45pm: Den meetings replaced with Ceremony to be held at the VFW in Indian Trail November 14-16 Bass Pro/Outdoor Games at Barnhardt Don’t forget your 24/7 access to Pack 97 info and photos at www.pack97scouts.com If you have any photos you would like added to the site, please send them to Amy. Until next time.................Amy Irali