The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97
These forms MUST, MUST, MUST be submitted this week. Your scout CANNOT attend camping OR any further den meetings until they are turned in. I will be sending a separate set of emails based on what forms I still need returned from you. Though they were included in the yellow folders handed out at the end of the Parent Orientation meeting; here are links to the forms in case you have misplaced them. Health Form Code of Conduct ByLaw Page
***The Health Form does not need to be completed by a physician; we are mainly concerned with any allergies, health restrictions and emergency contact information.
T-SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS
Though not quite done yet today; they have assured me they will be ready for pick up and distribution tomorrow! If you have not already submitted payment; please plan to pay for these as you pick them up.
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. 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. It is extremely important we receive ALL 3 forms back by this week. Your scout CANNOT attend the camping trip unless these forms are on file. The Health Form does not need to be completed by a physician; we are mainly concerned with any allergies, health restrictions and emergency contact information.
SLEEPING WITH THE COWS & BOAT REGATTA
This WEEKEND!!! Saturday, September 19th & Sunday, September 20th
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
Registration and Payments are due this week
The site details/directions are as follows:
The Optimist Club
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.
Here is a google link:
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!
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 if you plan to eat .
Please pre-register on the tables by the kitchen and make payment to Amy.
Saturday, September 19
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 20
8am Continental Breakfast
9am Scout’s Own Service
10am Breakdown Camp
PACK VISITOR FOR SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm –
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 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 may be found on their website at www.mcctraining.org. Otherwise, please contact
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
Scout Night for Carquest 300at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Friday, October 16th
Anthony has already received information for the free race event for Scouts at Lowe's Motor Speedway. This year they are only allowing Uniformed Scout Leaders and uniformed scouts to get in free at gates 30/31 the day of the race; all others wishing to attend will have to purchase tickets at 1-800-455-3267 for $10.00 or at gate 30/31 the day of the race. The Free tickets and the $10.00 tickets are still in turn 4. Anthony will have letters to pass out at the den meeting this week.
9/19-9/20 Sat-Sun Camping at
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
10/1 Thursday Popcorn Sales Begin
10/10 Saturday Indian Trail Family Fun Day
10/16 Friday Carquest 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
10/23-10/25 Friday-Sunday Camping at Ann Springs