The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97    

July 20, 2009

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP FOR THE MONSTER TRUCK EVENT IN AUGUST. 

Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested in attending or have questions about the Monster Truck Dirt Track at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Scouts Sleep Over. 
All registration money for the Monster Truck event must be in to me by no later than this Friday, July 24th (please see mailing address and pricing below).

LOCATION FOR THE LEADERS RETREAT HAS CHANGED. 
We will now be meeting at Jackie Lance’s house for the planning retreat (Cornerstone Neighborhood - 3018 Trellis Lane, Monroe, NC 28110).  Thank you Jackie!! This will allow for internet access while planning and we can either bring a lunch or take our lunch breaks at home.  We still will meet that morning at 10am to discuss protocol, bylaws and the major events for the entire 2009-2010 calendar year.  Finish time TBD.  If you would like to ask questions, share thoughts, offer suggestions, voice opinions or learn more about Pack 97 and future activities, this would be the perfect opportunity to do so.  If you have not done so already and are interested in volunteering, being a den leader or part of the planning committee, please respond if you will or will not be attending the Leaders Retreat on Saturday, July 25th.

SURVEYS

As you may have already seen, our first Pack 97 survey went out via email this morning.  Thank you so very much to those who have already responded.  Please keep them coming!!  Our wish would be to receive one survey from each scout family who participated last year.  All of the surveys received by this Friday will be reviewed and considered for planning the 2009-2010 scout year. If you did not receive the email, had trouble opening or forwarding the document, please contact Amy.  amy@pack97scouts.com

CPCC TRAINING FOR LEADERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Future and returning Den Leaders and Committee Members  - please mark your calendars!  CPCC Levine Campus in Matthews will be hosting their annual all day “Scouter Success Seminar” on Saturday, September 26th, 2009.  This is a wonderful opportunity for those who might be interested in advancing their scouting knowledge and leadership skills PLUS, it is loads of fun.  More information will be available at the Leaders Retreat this Saturday.  You may also visit the website www.mcctraining.org.  Otherwise, please contact Anthony Irwin or Karen French for questions or more information.
Please note:  Youth Protection Training certification is only good for 2 years. It is mandatory for all adult leaders and committee members to have this certification current before the scouting year begins.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE – WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Several of our leaders from this past year will be moving up a rank along with their sons for the coming year.  Some of our leaders have also regrettably had to withdraw from positions for the next year….so, please consider donating your time and participating more fully in the pack by volunteering for either a leadership or committee position in the coming year.  Either email or call Anthony Irwin, Karen or Amy with any questions

Leaders Retreat

Open to all who are interested in volunteering, being a den leader or part of the planning committee

Saturday, July 25thth at 10:00am (adults only)

Planning session for the 2009-2010 Scout year
Please note new location:
Cornerstone Neighborhood (Jackie Lance’s House)
3018 Trellis Lane
Monroe, NC 28110


Lazy 5 Ranch

Saturday, August 8th at 11:30am (meet at the picnic shelter on the left by 10:45am)

15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC  28115
704-663-5100
www.lazy5ranch.com

The Lazy 5 Ranch is a privately owned exotic animal drive thru park that offers a 3.5 mile safari through the gently sloping pasturelands of Piedmont, North Carolina. While visiting the Lazy 5 Ranch you will have the opportunity to view over 750 animals from six different continents. Your groups will be able to see these animals from our horse drawn wagons. And be sure to bring your camera! This is a drive-through experience unique to North Carolina. There is no other collection of animals like this in the Southeast.

·         Be prepared to pay upon entering

·         Pay $7.50 group rate at the gate

·         CASH ONLY! 

·         No credit cards accepted


The Monster Truck Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway – Scouts Sleepover Night

Saturday, August 15th - Gates open at 5:00pm  / Racing begins at 7:30pm

Witness the nation’s top Monster Trucks flying through the air right in front of your eyes then sleep over in the infield of Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
For more details, maps and directions visit:  www.lowesmotorspeedway.com

TICKET ONLY (Monster Truck)

TICKET & SLEEPOVER

 

Adults
$18.00

Children
(12 & under)

$9.00

 

Adults
$22.00

Children
(12 & under)

$15.00

 

***To guarantee these prices and reservations, sign-up and payment must be received by Friday, July 24th.***

 

Mail/address payment to:

Karen French

3320 Manchester Avenue
Monroe, NC  28110

 

Calendar overview of upcoming events:

Summer Program

7/24/09 FRIDAY             Last Day to sign up and pay for Monster Truck/Lowes Sleep over

7/25/09 Saturday           Leaders/Committee Retreat, Calendar Planning (note location change)
7/27/09 Monday             1st Day of School, Shiloh

8/8/09   Saturday            Lazy 5 Ranch, 10:45am

8/15/09 Saturday            Monster Truck & Sleepover at Lowe’s, Gates open at 5pm

8/25/09 Tuesday             1st Day of School, Sun Valley
9/26/09 Saturday           CPCC Levine – Leader/Committee Training Seminar (all day)

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@pack97scouts.com

 

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me by either email or cell:   

Thank you for supporting Pack 97!

Karen French