The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97    

August 3, 2009

Please read to the bottom for important new calendar updates…

 

REMINDER:  FIRST DEN LEADERS MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT

The first leaders meeting is TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday, Aug. 4th at Anthony Irwin’s house. This meeting is open to all new leaders, returning leaders, assistant leaders and anyone interested in possibly becoming a leader, to discuss activities, den programs and events for the upcoming scout year. 

Leaders meeting will begin at 7:00pm

 

Lazy 5 Ranch – This Saturday!

Saturday, August 8th at 11:30am (meet at the picnic shelter on the left between 10:45-11:15am)

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 (say that you are with Pack 97)

·         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

 

Note:  For those of you who are attending this event, watch your emails in the next few days for ticket pick up location, maps, and set-up times, etc.

ROUND UP AT SHILOH
Tuesday, August 18th @ 6:00pm – Shiloh Elementary Cafeteria

Although returning scouts are not required to attend the round-up, we invite all scouts and leaders to come in full uniform to help support the pack.  We will be handing out fliers, answering questions and sharing our love for scouting with any potential new scouts and/or parents. 

District “Kick Off” Program
Thursday, August 20th @ 6:00pm  - Belk Tonawanda Park (Downtown Monroe)

This event is encouraged for all leaders, assistant leaders, and committee members and is also open for interested parents and adults.   They will be providing us with district calendars, program support materials, den leader kits and more.

ORIENTATION / RETURNING PARENT MEETING
Tuesday, August 25th @ 6:30pm – Christ Community Church (Sanctuary)

All new and returning scouts and parents need to attend this important kick-off meeting.  There have been changes to our required equipment, dues and activity fees which will be reviewed at this meeting. 

We have also been limited to 60 scouts for our facility, therefore, it is extremely important that if you are planning to remain active with our pack yet cannot attend this meeting you notify Anthony Irwin at cubmaster@pack97scouts.com prior to the meeting so we can include you in our total.  An activity will be planned to entertain scouts during the meeting. 

 

CPCC TRAINING FOR LEADERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Saturday, September 26th (all day) – CPCC Levine Campus

 

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

 

Calendar overview of upcoming events:

Summer Program
8/4/09 Tuesday          Den Leaders Meeting @ 7:00pm – Anthony Irwin’s House              

8/8/09   Saturday        Lazy 5 Ranch, arrive between 10:45 & 11:15am

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

8/18/09  Tuesday        Round Up at 6:00pm - Shiloh Elem. Cafeteria
8/20/09 Thursday       District “Kick Off” Program @ 6:00pm - Belk Tonawanda Park       

8/25/09 Tuesday         1st Day of School, Sun Valley
8/25/09 Tuesday         Orientation / Returning Parent Meeting @ 6:30pm – Christ Community Church
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