08.31.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

August 31, 2009

WELCOME TO THE NEW EDITION OF THE PACK 97 NEWSLETTER!

All email addresses were obtained from either new BSA Registration forms or carried over from last year’s edition. We do not distribute or provide your email addresses to anyone outside of Pack 97 and solely use them for the distribution of Pack 97 related news and information. If at any time you would like to be removed from the list; please reply to this email. If you have additional addresses you would like to receive the email to; please forward them to me.

FIRST DEN MEETING THIS WEEK

Our first den meeting will be held this Tuesday at 7pm at Christ Community Church. If you are unable to attend; please contact either Cubmaster Anthony Irwin (Cubmaster@pack97scouts.com), the leader for your son’s den or you can email in reply to this newsletter and I will pass it on. It is extremely important (especially as we set up the new dens) to be sure all active scouts are accounted for and evenly assigned to dens. We are still in need of Assistant Leaders for most dens and due to the size of some of our dens; may even need additional leaders. Please let us know if you would be interested in serving in a leadership position.

HEALTH FORMS, BYLAW PAGES & CODE OF CONDUCT

These forms were included in the yellow folders handed out at the end of the Parent Orientation meeting last week. Please be sure and have these completed and ready to turn in by the end of this Tuesday’s den meeting. If you did not receive a yellow folder, we will have them available from the kitchen area.

REGISTRATION FORMS, FEES, BOOKS & BOATS

All new scouts and Leaders should have either already completed a BSA registration form either at the initial meeting at Shiloh or at the Parent Orientation meeting last week. If you are new and have not yet completed or returned this form; please see Amy in the kitchen area for a form. BSA Registration is $21 for new scouts and Leaders. Returning scouts and Leaders do not need to complete a new BSA registration form; yet will need to submit the BSA fee of $16. All den books and Regatta Boats will be distributed as we receive your 1^st Pack Fee installment of $70 which is due by September 8th. Though combining this fee is easier for the Pack in terms of collection; if you need to spread this fee out; please see Amy. We know that several of our scout families have been hit by the economic downturn and we don’t want any scouts to be excluded or withdraw based on the new fee structure.

Because the lines can get quite long during the first few weeks; I plan to arrive by 6:30pm if anyone would like to arrive early to beat the lines and will also stay as late as anyone needs me to!

CAMPING COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, September 2^nd at 7pm – Christ Community Church

Only a few weeks to our first campout and time for our first Camping Committee Meeting. We will be discussing the particular needs of the upcoming Camping & Rain Gutter Regatta @ The Optimist Club in Monroe, September 18^th – 20^th.

A few of the topics we will discuss are positions needed to fill the camping committee, camping events, timeline and menus. The meeting should last approximately one hour. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either our Committee Chair Karen French (karen@pack97scouts.com) or our Camping Committee Chair, Ron Bain (ron@pack97scouts.com)

LEADERS MEETING

Monday, September 7^th at 7pm – Anthony Irwin’s House

All new and returning leaders should plan to attend this meeting. You will be reviewing den setup, programs, getting to know the new leaders and planning the pack activity for the camping trip. If you have any questions, or need directions – please email or see Anthony at this week’s meeting.

SLEEPING WITH THE COWS & BOAT REGATTA

Saturday, September 19^th & Sunday, September 20^th

For this first camping event, we are “officially planning” just an overnighter and keeping it close to home so we can help our new campers ease in! Therefore, we will not be cooking dinner on Friday night or breakfast Saturday morning; so if you plan to camp Friday you are more than welcome to; though please plan for these meals on your own.

CAMPING INFO

The site details/directions are as follows:

The Optimist Club

1974 Skyway Dr

Monroe of the Shell Gas Station.

Essentially, it is at the intersection of 601 and 74. Go one block to the shell station and turn onto the gravel farm road into the woods, literally right next door to the Shell Station.

There are bathrooms and running water, though not what we would consider “useable” showers – so plan on roughing it without the showers. J There is also a small lake/large pond available for fishing during the free time in the afternoon or on Sunday.

Here is a google link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=monroe,+nc&ie=UTF8&ll=35.005833,-80.540138&spn=0.004297,0.006909&t=h&z=17

REGATTA INFO

Boats are being distributed as we receive your Pack Fee Installment. Rules and regulations are available from here: Rules/Regulations sheet or will be available from the kitchen area at the den meeting. Please keep in mind, even though this is a competitive event which will include the awarding of trophies; our scouts should always remember to simply “Do their Best”! Enjoy crafting these boats together and make sure the emphasis is on having FUN!

Would you or a sibling like to also create a boat for the “Non-Scout Race”? We will have extra boats available for purchase in the kitchen area at a cost of $4 each.

FEE INFO

Scouts: Fees are covered for meals and one boat

Adults/Children over 5: $10 for meals

Children 2-5: $5 for meals

Please Note: Even if you are only coming out for the activities, the meal fee will still apply.

Please pre-register on the tables by the kitchen and make payment to Amy.

AGENDA

Schedule subject to change based on the Camping Committee Meeting, however, should be along these lines:

Saturday, September 19th

8am Plan to arrive and set up camp

10am Flag Ceremony & Pack Activities Begin

Noon Lunch

1pm Begin Boat Regatta Registration

2pm Boat Regatta

Free Time

6pm Dinner

8pm Campfire Program

10pm Lights Out

Sunday, September 20th

8am Continental Breakfast

9am Scout’s Own Service

10am Breakdown Camp

PACK VISITOR FOR SEPTEMBER

Tuesday, September 22^nd at 7pm – Christ Community Church

Our first pack visitor will be a local Hot Air Balloon company. They will be demonstrating everything about hot air ballooning and will even be bringing a balloon to us. Weather permitting; the scouts may even be able to run around inside the balloon!

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:

9/1 Tuesday First Den Meeting, 7pm @ CCC

9/2 Wednesday Camping Committee Meeting, 7pm @ CCC

9/7 Monday Leaders Meeting, 7pm @ Anthony Irwin’s house

9/19-9/20 Sat-Sun Camping at Optimist Park, Boat Regatta

9/22 Tuesday Pack Visitor, 7pm @ CCC

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

9/29 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 31, 2009 WELCOME TO THE NEW EDITION OF THE PACK 97 NEWSLETTER! All email addresses were obtained from either new BSA Registration forms or carried over from last year’s edition. We do not distribute or provide your email addresses to anyone outside of Pack 97 and solely use them for the distribution of Pack 97 related news and information. If at any time you would like to be removed from the list; please reply to this email. If you have additional addresses you would like to receive the email to; please forward them to me. FIRST DEN MEETING THIS WEEK Our first den meeting will be held this Tuesday at 7pm at Christ Community Church. If you are unable to attend; please contact either Cubmaster Anthony Irwin (Cubmaster@pack97scouts.com), the leader for your son’s den or you can email in reply to this newsletter and I will pass it on. It is extremely important (especially as we set up the new dens) to be sure all active scouts are accounted for and evenly assigned to dens. We are still in need of Assistant Leaders for most dens and due to the size of some of our dens; may even need additional leaders. Please let us know if you would be interested in serving in a leadership position. HEALTH FORMS, BYLAW PAGES & CODE OF CONDUCT These forms were included in the yellow folders handed out at the end of the Parent Orientation meeting last week. Please be sure and have these completed and ready to turn in by the end of this Tuesday’s den meeting. If you did not receive a yellow folder, we will have them available from the kitchen area. REGISTRATION FORMS, FEES, BOOKS & BOATS All new scouts and Leaders should have either already completed a BSA registration form either at the initial meeting at Shiloh or at the Parent Orientation meeting last week. If you are new and have not yet completed or returned this form; please see Amy in the kitchen area for a form. BSA Registration is $21 for new scouts and Leaders. Returning scouts and Leaders do not need to complete a new BSA registration form; yet will need to submit the BSA fee of $16. All den books and Regatta Boats will be distributed as we receive your 1^st Pack Fee installment of $70 which is due by September 8th. Though combining this fee is easier for the Pack in terms of collection; if you need to spread this fee out; please see Amy. We know that several of our scout families have been hit by the economic downturn and we don’t want any scouts to be excluded or withdraw based on the new fee structure. Because the lines can get quite long during the first few weeks; I plan to arrive by 6:30pm if anyone would like to arrive early to beat the lines and will also stay as late as anyone needs me to! CAMPING COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, September 2^nd at 7pm – Christ Community Church Only a few weeks to our first campout and time for our first Camping Committee Meeting. We will be discussing the particular needs of the upcoming Camping & Rain Gutter Regatta @ The Optimist Club in Monroe, September 18^th – 20^th. A few of the topics we will discuss are positions needed to fill the camping committee, camping events, timeline and menus. The meeting should last approximately one hour. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either our Committee Chair Karen French (karen@pack97scouts.com) or our Camping Committee Chair, Ron Bain (ron@pack97scouts.com) LEADERS MEETING Monday, September 7^th at 7pm – Anthony Irwin’s House All new and returning leaders should plan to attend this meeting. You will be reviewing den setup, programs, getting to know the new leaders and planning the pack activity for the camping trip. If you have any questions, or need directions – please email or see Anthony at this week’s meeting. SLEEPING WITH THE COWS & BOAT REGATTA Saturday, September 19^th & Sunday, September 20^th For this first camping event, we are “officially planning” just an overnighter and keeping it close to home so we can help our new campers ease in! Therefore, we will not be cooking dinner on Friday night or breakfast Saturday morning; so if you plan to camp Friday you are more than welcome to; though please plan for these meals on your own. CAMPING INFO The site details/directions are as follows: The Optimist Club 1974 Skyway Dr Monroe of the Shell Gas Station. Essentially, it is at the intersection of 601 and 74. Go one block to the shell station and turn onto the gravel farm road into the woods, literally right next door to the Shell Station. There are bathrooms and running water, though not what we would consider “useable” showers – so plan on roughing it without the showers. J There is also a small lake/large pond available for fishing during the free time in the afternoon or on Sunday. Here is a google link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=monroe,+nc&ie=UTF8&ll=35.005833,-80.540138&spn=0.004297,0.006909&t=h&z=17 REGATTA INFO Boats are being distributed as we receive your Pack Fee Installment. Rules and regulations are available from here: Rules/Regulations sheet or will be available from the kitchen area at the den meeting. Please keep in mind, even though this is a competitive event which will include the awarding of trophies; our scouts should always remember to simply “Do their Best”! Enjoy crafting these boats together and make sure the emphasis is on having FUN! Would you or a sibling like to also create a boat for the “Non-Scout Race”? We will have extra boats available for purchase in the kitchen area at a cost of $4 each. FEE INFO Scouts: Fees are covered for meals and one boat Adults/Children over 5: $10 for meals Children 2-5: $5 for meals Please Note: Even if you are only coming out for the activities, the meal fee will still apply. Please pre-register on the tables by the kitchen and make payment to Amy. AGENDA Schedule subject to change based on the Camping Committee Meeting, however, should be along these lines: Saturday, September 19th 8am Plan to arrive and set up camp 10am Flag Ceremony & Pack Activities Begin Noon Lunch 1pm Begin Boat Regatta Registration 2pm Boat Regatta Free Time 6pm Dinner 8pm Campfire Program 10pm Lights Out Sunday, September 20th 8am Continental Breakfast 9am Scout’s Own Service 10am Breakdown Camp PACK VISITOR FOR SEPTEMBER Tuesday, September 22^nd at 7pm – Christ Community Church Our first pack visitor will be a local Hot Air Balloon company. They will be demonstrating everything about hot air ballooning and will even be bringing a balloon to us. Weather permitting; the scouts may even be able to run around inside the balloon! 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: 9/1 Tuesday First Den Meeting, 7pm @ CCC 9/2 Wednesday Camping Committee Meeting, 7pm @ CCC 9/7 Monday Leaders Meeting, 7pm @ Anthony Irwin’s house 9/19-9/20 Sat-Sun Camping at Optimist Park, Boat Regatta 9/22 Tuesday Pack Visitor, 7pm @ CCC 9/26 Saturday CPCC Levine – Leader/Committee Training Seminar (all day) 9/29 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