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Cub Scout Pack 29 Penn's Woods Council, Chestnut Ridge District Calvary Presbyterian Church Indiana, PA 15701 |
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August 15, 2004
You and your family are invited to join Pack 29 for a picnic to be held at the Shelocta Sportsmen Club on Saturday, August 21 at 6:00 pm. Hotdogs, buns and bug juice will be provided. Families are asked to bring their own table service as well as a covered dish to share. In order to ensure a variety of food is available we are asking you bring the following dish based on your last name.
Last name begins with
A - K - casseroles
L - Q - salads/vegetables
R - Z - desserts.
I apologize for the late notice, but it has been a very busy month.
This is an opportunity for the Pack to join together and get to know each other. Popcorn fundraiser information will be discussed as well as back to school recruiting. The event will take place rain or shine in the small pavilion by the pond. Please RSVP to Joe Rougeux at 724-357-9766 by Aug 18th so we can make sure enough food is available.
June 2004
Tonight's Pack Meeting marks the end of the regular meeting season. The next scheduled event is Day Camp which will take place on June 9 - 11 at the Red Barn Sportsman's Club. Laura Rhodes is the point of contact for this event.
I am planning a Pack outing for July and August. I will mail you the information as soon as the details are finalized.
Weekly Den meetings will resume on September 9, 2004. Dens are encouraged to have their own summer activities.
I will be back in September to help with recruiting but will not be the Cubmaster nor a Den Leader. The Pack is doing fine and can function without me. We still have openings for Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster. Please contact me if you are interested.
I have really enjoyed working with the Pack the last couple of years. The boys are having fun and many of the parents are finding out (as I have) that Scouting can be fun for adults as well. But it is now time for me to move on. I hope you all continue all the way through the Cub Scout program and I look forward to seeing you again in Boy Scouts.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call.
Hope to see you all in September!
May 2004
May 6 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens Bear - Game Commission 'Furs'
May 13 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens Bear - Birds at IUP Wyandt Hall
May 20 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
May 27 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Pack Meeting -
Boys attending resident Camp must have a Class 2 physical signed by a doctor. Boys and adults attending Day Camp only need to fill out the medical history form previously sent out. This only requires a parent's signature.
Anyone who only made a deposit for Day Camp or Resident Camp has until May 1 to send their final payment into Council.
Anyone who is willing to accept the challenge of replacing me as Cubmaster is asked to contact me as soon as possible so we can begin a transition. I will remain with the Pack until recruiting is completed in September 2004. The Pack is healthy again and ready for hand-off.
April 2004
Apr 1 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Apr 8 Holy Thursday - No Scout Meeting
Apr 15 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Apr 22 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Apr 29 7:00 pm - Pack Meeting - Youth Protection Film
Anyone wishing to attend Cub Scout Day Camp at the early bird rate of $13 per day must have the money to me by Mar 25 so I can get the Pack's registration form completed and turned in. We still need Adults to help chaperone the boys at day camp. Please contact the Cubmaster if you are interested in helping.
Pack T-shirts are here! There are still a limited number of extras. See the Cubmaster if you are interested in purchasing one.
April is Scouting's Youth Protection month. I will conduct youth protection training for boys and adults at our April Pack Meeting. The video It Happened to Me (26 min) will be shown followed by a brief question and answer period. This award-winning video was produced by the Boy Scouts of America to educate Cub Scout-age boys about child sexual abuse and the steps boys should take to protect themselves from being sexually abused. Experts who have reviewed it found it suitable for viewing by children as young as 6 years old.
All parents are encouraged to watch this video with their son. Your viewing of this video will help to provide a common point of reference for subsequent conversations you and your son might have on this topic.
Anyone who is willing to accept the challenge of replacing me as Cubmaster is asked to contact me as soon as possible so we can begin a transition.
Cubmaster
March 2004
Mar 4 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Mar 11 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Mar 18 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Mar 25 7:00 pm - Pack Meeting
Apr 1 Early Bird date for Day Camp. Registration and money is due to Council.
We had several Cub Scouts participate in the Mall Show with Boy Scout 29. Several of the Cub Scouts also took part in the Scout Sunday services and coffee hour at Calvary Presbyterian Church hosted by Troop 29. Pack 29 turns 55 years old this month. Calvary Presbyterian Church has chartered us for the past 55 consecutive years and we wish to thank them for providing us with a place to meet.
The Blue & Gold Banquet was a big success. Thanks again to Pam Churner and Deb Speedy for making it happen. Thanks to everyone who brought food to share!
Anyone wishing to attend Cub Scout Day Camp at the early bird rate of $13 per day must have the money to me by Mar 25 so I can get the Pack's registration form completed and turned in. We still need Adults to help chaperone the boys at day camp. Please contact the cubmaster if you are interested in helping.
Pack T-shirts are here! There are a limited number of extras. See the cubmaster if you are interested in purchasing one.
Cubmaster
February 2004
Feb 5 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger Webelos Den - No Meeting this week
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Feb 8 Sunday 10:30 - Scout Sunday - Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will hand out bulletins for the 11:00 am service at Calvary Presbyterian Church. We will also host a coffee hour after the service. All Scouts and parents are invited to attend.
Feb 12 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Feb 19 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Feb 26 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Blue and Gold Banquet - Pack Meeting - Potluck dinner to be held in the Dinning Room of Calvary Presbyterian Church. - Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Awards and Bridging Ceremony will be held after the dinner. Note: time change from normal pack meeting time. Entire family is invited to attend. See flier for additional information.
Feb 28 Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Scouting Mall Show - The Cub Scouts of Pack 29 are invited to attend the Mall Show with Troop 29. Troop 29 will again be putting on a demonstration of rope making and will be showing how to tie knots. Wear your Cub Scout shirt and scarf.
All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to attend the 11:00 am service at Calvary Presbyterian Church. Calvary Church has sponsored Pack 29 for 56 consecutive years and this is an opportunity for us to thank them as well as perform our scouting Duty to God.
It is time to start planning for our annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Feb 26. We are planning a potluck dinner to be held in the church dining room. Help is needed for the planning and setup, I need someone to coordinate this effort. See Joe Rougeux for more information.
Thanks to all who have helped out with the Pinewood Derby and programs in the past month.
Cubmaster
January 2004
Jan 1 New Years Holiday - No Meeting
Jan 8 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos Dens
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Jan 15 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos Dens
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Jan 22 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos Dens
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Jan 24 ??? Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Pinewood Derby - Weigh-in starts at 9:00am. All scouts are invited to race. Adults - contact Joe Rougeux if you are interested in an adult race.
Jan 29 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Pack Meeting at Calvary Presbyterian Church Arrow of Light Ceremony
The date for the Pinewood Derby is still tentative. I need to check with the church to see if the room is available. I would still like to set up a date to share Pinewood Derby tips if there are any interested adults.
The Bear Den may have to shift the meeting time or date. Please check with your Den Leader for more information.
It is time to start planning for our annual Blue and Gold Banquet that is normally held the end of February. We are planning a potluck dinner to be held in the church dining room. Help is needed for the planning and setup. See Joe Rougeux for more information.
Cubmaster
December 2003
Dec 4 6:20 - 7:30 pm - All Dens - Tour Indiana Borough Police Station Rescheduled from Nov 13.
Dec 11 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings - Tiger & Webelos Dens
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Den Meetings - Wolf & Bear Dens
Dec 18 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Pack Meeting at Calvary Presbyterian Church Hand out Pinewood Derby car kits.
Dec 25 Christmas Holiday - No Meeting
I would like to thank all of the Cub Scouts and parents who showed up to march in the Veteran's day parade. As a veteran myself, I can say veterans really do appreciate it when the public recognizes the sacrifices members of the Armed Forces have made to keep our country, The United States of America, free. Thanks for caring!
Parents/guardians are asked to spend a little time each week helping the boys to work on their achievements in their books. We are not able to complete all of the requirements in a single hour each week. When the Cub Scout has completed a requirement, please place your initials and date on the space provided in the Cub Scout book. The Den leader will then initial and record the completed requirements on a chart in the Scout Room at the next Den meeting. Thanks for your help.
Popcorn sale went well with $143 going into individual scout accounts and $384.75 going into the Pack account. This money will be used to pay for the Pinewood Derby.
I am planning on having a pinewood derby how to session for any interested adults. I will show you some of the tricks of the trade and give pointers for how to get the most performance out of the cars. This will help to level the racing field and give all of the boys an even chance. More info on date and time to come.
The Pack is doing well and word is getting out and we are continuing to grow. Thanks to all of you who have helped out with meetings over the past month. I hope you are having as much fun as I am. Please continue to show up and help at Den meetings. If there is an activity that you would like to help with, please just let me or the Den Leaders know and we will help you do it. Thanks Again!
Cubmaster
November 2003
Oct 30 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Tiger & Webelos Den Meetings 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Wolf & Bear Den Meetings
Nov 6 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Tiger & Webelos Den Meetings 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Wolf & Bear Den Meetings
Nov 11 10:15 at Scout Room - Veteran's Parade with Troop 29
Nov 13 6:20 - 7:30 pm - All Dens meet at Indiana Borough Police Station for tour
Nov 20 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Pack Meeting at Calvary Presbyterian Church Popcorn Money Due
Make Checks out to 'BSA PACK 29'
Nov 27 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Thanksgiving - No Meeting
The Pack has had a very successful recruiting drive this fall. We have a total of 26 boys registered. Several parents have stepped forward and volunteered their time and talents to serve as Den Leaders. We are still in need of Webelos Den Leaders. Don Shick is serving as a temporary Den Leader but will only be with us until February when his stepson Travis bridges into Boy Scouts. If anyone willing to help, please see the Cubmaster.
Parents are urged to attend den meetings and lend a hand where possible, just because you are not a registered leader, doesn't mean that you can't help out. Don't wait for someone to ask for help, if you see something that needs done and you are able to help, go for it!
Parents and families are invited and urged to attend the Pack meetings every month. This is our opportunity to recognize the work that the boys have done over the past month and to present awards. It is also a time for skits, songs, cheers and guest speakers/presenters. This month awards are pretty thin as the boys are just getting started on their new ranks but we should make up for it next month.
Thanks to all who have helped out this past month.
Cubmaster
October 2003
Oct 2 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Tiger & Webelos Den Meetings
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Wolf & Bear Den Meeting
Oct 9 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Tiger & Webelos Den Meetings
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Wolf & Bear Den Meeting
Popcorn orders due to Joe Rougeux
Oct 16 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Tiger & Webelos Den Meetings
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Wolf & Bear Den Meeting
Oct 23 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Pack Meeting (Everyone) at Calvary Presbyterian Church
Oct 30 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Tiger & Webelos Den Meetings
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Wolf & Bear Den Meeting
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone, both new and old to Pack 29. The location and meeting time for each Den will be determined at the first Pack meeting. All boys should purchase the appropriate books for their grade level so we can begin working on advancements immediately. The Cub Scout uniform requirements will be explained as well.
Boys will be assigned to Dens by grade:
Tiger Cub - First Grade Orange Tiger Cub T- Shirt
Wolf - Second Grade Blue Cub Scout Shirt with Yellow Scarf
Bear - Third Grade Blue Cub Scout Shirt with Blue Scarf
Webelos - Fourth and Fifth Grade Blue or Tan Shirt with Plaid Scarf
All registration forms and dues are due at this meeting. I need completed registration forms on all new boys and boys transferring from another unit at the end of this meeting so I can get them sent into the Council Service Center.
Fees for the year are:
Registration - required $10.00
Insurance - required $2.50
Dues - required $12.00 >>> $24.50
Boys Life Magazine - optional $10.80 >>> $35.30
Make checks payable to 'BSA PACK 29'
Cubmaster
September 2003
Sep 4 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Reorganization Meeting at Calvary Presbyterian Church
Sep 11 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Den Meetings
Sep 18 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Back to School recruiting night
Sep 25 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Pack Meeting at Calvary Presbyterian Church
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone, both new and old to Pack 29. Our first meeting of the year will be held in Westminster Hall at Calvary Presbyterian Church on September 4, 2003 from 7 - 8 pm. Dens will be assigned and the details of the program will be explained to the new boys and parents. The location and meeting time for each Den will be determined at this meeting. All boys should purchase the appropriate books for their grade level so we can begin working on advancements immediately. The Cub Scout uniform requirements will be explained as well.
All current boys, leaders and adults are encouraged to attend so we can plan our program for the coming year. We will formalize our Den leadership positions at this meeting as well. Any boy who wants to join the pack is welcome to attend this meeting and get registered and begin the Cub Scouting Trail. We will be planning activities for recruiting night at Eisenhower Elementary School on Sep 18, 2003.
Boys will be assigned to Dens by grade:
Tiger Cub - First Grade Orange Tiger Cub T- Shirt
Wolf - Second Grade Blue Cub Scout Shirt with Yellow Scarf
Bear - Third Grade Blue Cub Scout Shirt with Blue Scarf
Webelos - Fourth and Fifth Grade Blue or Tan Shirt with Plaid Scarf
Fees for the year are:
Registration - required $10.00
Insurance - required $2.50
Dues - required $12.00
Boys Life Magazine - optional $10.80
I look forward to seeing everyone on Sep 4.
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