09.21.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

September 21, 2009

CAMPING/REGATTA WRAP UP

Did everyone enjoy our first camping trip and the Boat Regatta? We hope you did! On behalf of myself and the rest of the camping committee and leadership of the Pack; a huge thank you to everyone for all your help throughout the weekend! This is the first time we have had the trailer packed and ready to go by 10am! We also only had about 10 bags of trash. You guys rock!

If you have any comments or suggestions to assist in planning our next trip; I will have a form available at the kitchen area to fill out or you can email them to me.

PACK VISITOR FOR SEPTEMBER

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

This week we will host our first pack visitor - 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!

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, September 23^rd at 7pm – Christ Community Church

If you have an interest in volunteering for Pack 97’s Fundraising Committee, our first meeting will be held at 7pm this Wednesday, September 23^rd at Christ Community Church. A few of the topics we will be discussing are Annual Popcorn Sales, Indian Trail Family Fun Day, Grants & Donations, Possible Yard Sale, Possible Bake Sale, Possible Car wash and any other suggestions.

It should only take about 1 hr. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Karen.

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

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.

Calendar overview of upcoming events:

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

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* September 21, 2009 CAMPING/REGATTA WRAP UP Did everyone enjoy our first camping trip and the Boat Regatta? We hope you did! On behalf of myself and the rest of the camping committee and leadership of the Pack; a huge thank you to everyone for all your help throughout the weekend! This is the first time we have had the trailer packed and ready to go by 10am! We also only had about 10 bags of trash. You guys rock! If you have any comments or suggestions to assist in planning our next trip; I will have a form available at the kitchen area to fill out or you can email them to me. PACK VISITOR FOR SEPTEMBER Tuesday, September 22^nd at 7pm – Christ Community Church This week we will host our first pack visitor - 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! FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, September 23^rd at 7pm – Christ Community Church If you have an interest in volunteering for Pack 97’s Fundraising Committee, our first meeting will be held at 7pm this Wednesday, September 23^rd at Christ Community Church. A few of the topics we will be discussing are Annual Popcorn Sales, Indian Trail Family Fun Day, Grants & Donations, Possible Yard Sale, Possible Bake Sale, Possible Car wash and any other suggestions. It should only take about 1 hr. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Karen. 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 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. Calendar overview of upcoming events: 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 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