10.19.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

October 19, 2009

Pack Event This Week

Unfortunately, the CMPD Bomb Squad who was to lead our pack event this week called and they have a scheduling problem which prevents them from being able to attend. However, having the prepared Cubmaster that we do, last week he contacted the Union county SRT team and they will be leading our Pack Event this week with a vehicle, fingerprinting and SRT Team, and possible CSI for fingerprinting and shoe prints! In the event another conflict occurs; I’m positive Anthony will have a plan C!

Leadership Updates

Now that we are several weeks into the program; we hope that you have all gotten a feel for the pack. Most of our dens are busting at the seams and could really use additional assistance in either the form of new leaders to split dens or for assistant leaders in most dens. Additionally, Karen (our Committee Chairman) is taking a leave of absence at this time due to some family commitments and Ron (our Assistant Cubmaster) will be rotating in and out as his job is pulling him out of town for quite a few of our meetings and planned activities. Therefore, please let Amy or Anthony know if you would be willing to assist in any leadership or committee position.

Registration for Camping at Anne Springs

This is the last meeting to sign up for our Camping trip this weekend. All payments also need to be made this week; please make it a priority to see Amy before you leave tonight if you plan to attend.

Just a quick reminder that we have 43 scouts who should be earning their Bobcat at the Pack Meeting this Saturday night and this is the only ceremony that will be held to present these awards. As this is the first item your son will earn that can be sewn onto his uniform; it is something to celebrate. Please plan to join us so we can recognize your scout!

Camping at Anne Springs Close Greenway & Pack Meeting

Friday, October 23^rd – Sunday, October 25^th

Our next camping trip for Anne Springs Close Greenway in Ft Mill, SC is this weekend! Please remember to bring a bag of candy for the games and a compass if you have one. Due to the size of our group; we are not camping in the actual campsites but will be located in the area between the horse ring and the entrance as indicated in the attached flyer/map. We will have access to both a bathhouse (There are 4 restrooms, a sink area on the back of the bathhouse and 2 showers with hot & cold water) and Pavilion. Additional information for Anne Springs can be found on their website at http://www.leroysprings.com/default.asp?lsc=218

Fees:

This event is scheduled for Friday through Sunday and there is also a fee for us to camp and use the facilities. Therefore, the fees are a little higher than our last trip to Optimist Park.

w Scouts are free

w Adults and siblings>5, weekend: $15

w Adults and siblings>5, Saturday only: $10

w Siblings 2>5, weekend, $8

w Siblings 2>5, Saturday only: $5

Registration and Payment begins this week. All Payments must be received by Tuesday, October 20^th.

Directions:

From I-77
Take I-77 to Exit #88 Gold Hill Road heading East toward Fort Mill. Road changes to Springfield Parkway. Go 1 mile from I-77 to traffic light at Highway 21 Bypass. Turn right at light and proceed one mile. Entrance to the Anne Springs Close Greenway will be on the left. The Nature Center is to the left at the end of the access road; the Rush Pavilion is to the right.

Agenda:

Friday:

3:30pm-7pm Arrive and set up

6:30pm-7:30pm Dinner

8pm Campfire Program

Saturday:

7:30am Breakfast

9:00am Morning Activities Begin (will include a Hike & snack along the trail)

Noon Lunch

1:30pm Afternoon Activities/Gold Rush

4:00pm Free Time

6:30pm Dinner

8pm Campfire/Pack Meeting/Bobcat Ceremony

Sunday:

7:30am Breakfast

9:00am Scouts Own Service

10:00am Breakdown Camp

What to Bring:

w For the Gold Rush and Afternoon Activities, we ask that each family bring in one bag of candy for distribution as awards during the activities.

w Also, remember to bring along your own, washable and reusable plates, cups, and dinnerware.

w Scouts should plan to wear their yellow t-shirts during the day and their uniforms on Saturday night for the Campfire Program.

w For additional recommended camping gear and items, please click here.

w Fishing is allowed in the lake; however, anyone 16 or older must have a SC fishing license. A license for a non SC resident is $35.00 for a year but they have a 7 day license for $11.00. Here is a link to the places in York County that sell fishing licenses. https://www.dnr.sc.gov/license/county_agents?p_cnty=46

Popcorn Sales

Throughout October

How is your sale going? Great ideas for teacher gifts for Christmas! I know there is a lot of fundraising going on this time of year; please try your best to sell as much as popcorn as you can so that we can keep all the planned events on our calendar! If you did not receive popcorn information or have any questions on the popcorn sale; please see Amy. Our goal is for each scout to sell at least $200 worth of popcorn to complete our scout year as planned. There are 2 dates for popcorn pickup; during our den meeting on Tuesday, November 3^rd or on Saturday, November 7^th prior to our Food Drive. We should have more details regarding the Food Drive and this pick up soon.

Calendar overview of upcoming events:

10/20 Tuesday Pack Visitor

10/23-10/25 Friday-Sunday Camping at Anne Springs

11/3 Tuesday 1^st Popcorn Pick Up

11/7 Saturday Food Drive

2^nd & Final Popcorn Pick Up

11/10 Tuesday Den Meeting Cancelled – to Meet on Wednesday

11/11 Wednesday Veteran’s Ceremony at Indian Trail VFW

11/14 Saturday Advancement Day @ Barnhardt

11/20-22 Friday-Sunday Camping at Belk Scout Camp

11/24 Tuesday No Pack Meeting

11/29 Sunday Indian Trail Christmas Parade

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 or Anthony

Amy



	*The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97* October 19, 2009 Pack Event This Week Unfortunately, the CMPD Bomb Squad who was to lead our pack event this week called and they have a scheduling problem which prevents them from being able to attend. However, having the prepared Cubmaster that we do, last week he contacted the Union county SRT team and they will be leading our Pack Event this week with a vehicle, fingerprinting and SRT Team, and possible CSI for fingerprinting and shoe prints! In the event another conflict occurs; I’m positive Anthony will have a plan C! Leadership Updates Now that we are several weeks into the program; we hope that you have all gotten a feel for the pack. Most of our dens are busting at the seams and could really use additional assistance in either the form of new leaders to split dens or for assistant leaders in most dens. Additionally, Karen (our Committee Chairman) is taking a leave of absence at this time due to some family commitments and Ron (our Assistant Cubmaster) will be rotating in and out as his job is pulling him out of town for quite a few of our meetings and planned activities. Therefore, please let Amy or Anthony know if you would be willing to assist in any leadership or committee position. Registration for Camping at Anne Springs This is the last meeting to sign up for our Camping trip this weekend. All payments also need to be made this week; please make it a priority to see Amy before you leave tonight if you plan to attend. Just a quick reminder that we have 43 scouts who should be earning their Bobcat at the Pack Meeting this Saturday night and this is the only ceremony that will be held to present these awards. As this is the first item your son will earn that can be sewn onto his uniform; it is something to celebrate. Please plan to join us so we can recognize your scout! Camping at Anne Springs Close Greenway & Pack Meeting Friday, October 23^rd – Sunday, October 25^th Our next camping trip for Anne Springs Close Greenway in Ft Mill, SC is this weekend! Please remember to bring a bag of candy for the games and a compass if you have one. Due to the size of our group; we are not camping in the actual campsites but will be located in the area between the horse ring and the entrance as indicated in the attached flyer/map. We will have access to both a bathhouse (There are 4 restrooms, a sink area on the back of the bathhouse and 2 showers with hot & cold water) and Pavilion. Additional information for Anne Springs can be found on their website at http://www.leroysprings.com/default.asp?lsc=218 Fees: This event is scheduled for Friday through Sunday and there is also a fee for us to camp and use the facilities. Therefore, the fees are a little higher than our last trip to Optimist Park. w Scouts are free w Adults and siblings>5, weekend: $15 w Adults and siblings>5, Saturday only: $10 w Siblings 2>5, weekend, $8 w Siblings 2>5, Saturday only: $5 Registration and Payment begins this week. All Payments must be received by Tuesday, October 20^th. Directions: From I-77 Take I-77 to Exit #88 Gold Hill Road heading East toward Fort Mill. Road changes to Springfield Parkway. Go 1 mile from I-77 to traffic light at Highway 21 Bypass. Turn right at light and proceed one mile. Entrance to the Anne Springs Close Greenway will be on the left. The Nature Center is to the left at the end of the access road; the Rush Pavilion is to the right. Agenda: Friday: 3:30pm-7pm Arrive and set up 6:30pm-7:30pm Dinner 8pm Campfire Program Saturday: 7:30am Breakfast 9:00am Morning Activities Begin (will include a Hike & snack along the trail) Noon Lunch 1:30pm Afternoon Activities/Gold Rush 4:00pm Free Time 6:30pm Dinner 8pm Campfire/Pack Meeting/Bobcat Ceremony Sunday: 7:30am Breakfast 9:00am Scouts Own Service 10:00am Breakdown Camp What to Bring: w For the Gold Rush and Afternoon Activities, we ask that each family bring in one bag of candy for distribution as awards during the activities. w Also, remember to bring along your own, washable and reusable plates, cups, and dinnerware. w Scouts should plan to wear their yellow t-shirts during the day and their uniforms on Saturday night for the Campfire Program. w For additional recommended camping gear and items, please click here. w Fishing is allowed in the lake; however, anyone 16 or older must have a SC fishing license. A license for a non SC resident is $35.00 for a year but they have a 7 day license for $11.00. Here is a link to the places in York County that sell fishing licenses. https://www.dnr.sc.gov/license/county_agents?p_cnty=46 Popcorn Sales Throughout October How is your sale going? Great ideas for teacher gifts for Christmas! I know there is a lot of fundraising going on this time of year; please try your best to sell as much as popcorn as you can so that we can keep all the planned events on our calendar! If you did not receive popcorn information or have any questions on the popcorn sale; please see Amy. Our goal is for each scout to sell at least $200 worth of popcorn to complete our scout year as planned. There are 2 dates for popcorn pickup; during our den meeting on Tuesday, November 3^rd or on Saturday, November 7^th prior to our Food Drive. We should have more details regarding the Food Drive and this pick up soon. Calendar overview of upcoming events: 10/20 Tuesday Pack Visitor 10/23-10/25 Friday-Sunday Camping at Anne Springs 11/3 Tuesday 1^st Popcorn Pick Up 11/7 Saturday Food Drive 2^nd & Final Popcorn Pick Up 11/10 Tuesday Den Meeting Cancelled – to Meet on Wednesday 11/11 Wednesday Veteran’s Ceremony at Indian Trail VFW 11/14 Saturday Advancement Day @ Barnhardt 11/20-22 Friday-Sunday Camping at Belk Scout Camp 11/24 Tuesday No Pack Meeting 11/29 Sunday Indian Trail Christmas Parade 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 or Anthony Amy