08.17.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

August 17, 2009

ROUND UP AT SHILOH
Tuesday, August 18^th @ 6:30pm – 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. Please note – the time was originally listed at 6:00pm; though has been rescheduled to 6:30pm!

District “Kick Off” Program

Thursday, August 20^th @ 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 25^th @ 7:00pm – Christ Community Church (Sanctuary)

Please note – the time was originally listed at 6:30pm; though has been rescheduled to 7:00pm!

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 26^th (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 26^th, 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 may be found on their website at 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. This may be completed on-line at http://olc.scouting.org/info/ypt.html

Calendar overview of upcoming events:

8/18/09 Tuesday            Round Up at 6:30pm - Shiloh Elementary Cafeteria

8/20/09 Thursday           District “Kick Off” Program @ 6:00pm - Belk Tonawanda Park (Leaders/Committee)

8/25/09 Tuesday            1^st Day of School, Sun Valley
8/25/09 Tuesday            Orientation / Returning Parent Meeting @ 7pm – Christ Community Church

9/1/09   Tuesday            First Den Meeting
9/18-9/20 Fri-Sun           Camping at Optimist Park

9/26/09 Saturday           CPCC Levine – Leader/Committee Training Seminar (all day)

9/29/09 Tuesday            Popcorn Sales Kickoff/Den Meetings

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 me.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Anthony or Karen.

Amy



	*The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97* August 17, 2009 ROUND UP AT SHILOH Tuesday, August 18^th @ 6:30pm – 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. Please note – the time was originally listed at 6:00pm; though has been rescheduled to 6:30pm! District “Kick Off” Program Thursday, August 20^th @ 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 25^th @ 7:00pm – Christ Community Church (Sanctuary) Please note – the time was originally listed at 6:30pm; though has been rescheduled to 7:00pm! 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 26^th (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 26^th, 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 may be found on their website at 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. This may be completed on-line at http://olc.scouting.org/info/ypt.html Calendar overview of upcoming events: 8/18/09 Tuesday Round Up at 6:30pm - Shiloh Elementary Cafeteria 8/20/09 Thursday District “Kick Off” Program @ 6:00pm - Belk Tonawanda Park (Leaders/Committee) 8/25/09 Tuesday 1^st Day of School, Sun Valley 8/25/09 Tuesday Orientation / Returning Parent Meeting @ 7pm – Christ Community Church 9/1/09 Tuesday First Den Meeting 9/18-9/20 Fri-Sun Camping at Optimist Park 9/26/09 Saturday CPCC Levine – Leader/Committee Training Seminar (all day) 9/29/09 Tuesday Popcorn Sales Kickoff/Den Meetings 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 me. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Anthony or Karen. Amy