We will go caroling this Thursday, December 13th. We need to gather together up at the church at approximately 5 pm. At approximately 7 pm, we will have our pack meeting, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa, award any advancements, and give out popcorn prizes and cash awards.
There are a couple of catches: First, if you still haven't turned in all of your popcorn money, we might not be able to distribute the prizes. We'll still have them, and you'll still get them, but we need to settle the popcorn sales. Next, if you sold more than $500 in popcorn, your total has to be settled before we can award your cash bonus.
It is possible that you may have one or two people who just won't pay for the popcorn they ordered. So be it. If that is the case, you can turn in any of the money you have and those one or two pieces of popcorn that you couldn't sell. Either way, we must get your accounts settled.
One more thing: We had to recharter. The charter was already a month late. There are a couple of active scouts who will not be registered on this charter because they still owed back dues. Please, if you think you owe back dues, please talk to your den leader. We can get your scouts registered and placed on the new charter, but back dues and some paperwork will now need to be complete and up to date.
This Thursday will be our last meeting of the year. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
The Christmas Parade
The Christmas Parade was great fun for everyone involved. We had over 30 scouts participate, which is the most I have seen on our float since I have been doing this. The boys really enjoyed themselves, and I can only say "thank you" to all of the parents who helped make this happen. I have put up several pictures from the parade up on the sidebar. If you have photos, please email them to me.
Next on the calendar, we have regular den meetings, and then on Thursday, December 13th, we will have our Pack meeting. Our December schedule is a little short because of the holidays. On December 13th, we will meet up at the church beginning at 5 pm, and all caravan to the different assisted living centers here in town. We will go Christmas caroling at the different centers. At approximately 7 pm, we will meet back at the church for our Pack meeting. At the Pack meeting, we will have hot cocoa and cookies, and will hand out the prizes the boys have earned from their popcorn sales.
Which reminds me, if you haven't turned in your popcorn money, it is important that you turn in your popcorn sales to me as soon as possible. You should bring your sales and your sales sheets to my house, at 113 Lindsey Avenue. I will be available after 6 pm. It is vital that we get all outstanding accounts settled now.
Also, if you are a returning scout, and you owe back dues, we must get those dues paid NOW. We can't register boys on our new charter if they owe back dues. If you are not sure if you owe back dues, please call or see your den leader NOW. If a boy owes back dues, and is not on the charter, he can't participate in events, like the pinewood derby, kite building contest, raingutter regatta, etc.
I look forward to seeing all of the boys caroling on the 13th. However, if you can't make the caroling, please still come to the Pack meeting to pick up your popcorn prizes and to enjoy some cookies and hot cocoa.
Thanks,
Roger
Next on the calendar, we have regular den meetings, and then on Thursday, December 13th, we will have our Pack meeting. Our December schedule is a little short because of the holidays. On December 13th, we will meet up at the church beginning at 5 pm, and all caravan to the different assisted living centers here in town. We will go Christmas caroling at the different centers. At approximately 7 pm, we will meet back at the church for our Pack meeting. At the Pack meeting, we will have hot cocoa and cookies, and will hand out the prizes the boys have earned from their popcorn sales.
Which reminds me, if you haven't turned in your popcorn money, it is important that you turn in your popcorn sales to me as soon as possible. You should bring your sales and your sales sheets to my house, at 113 Lindsey Avenue. I will be available after 6 pm. It is vital that we get all outstanding accounts settled now.
Also, if you are a returning scout, and you owe back dues, we must get those dues paid NOW. We can't register boys on our new charter if they owe back dues. If you are not sure if you owe back dues, please call or see your den leader NOW. If a boy owes back dues, and is not on the charter, he can't participate in events, like the pinewood derby, kite building contest, raingutter regatta, etc.
I look forward to seeing all of the boys caroling on the 13th. However, if you can't make the caroling, please still come to the Pack meeting to pick up your popcorn prizes and to enjoy some cookies and hot cocoa.
Thanks,
Roger
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The Popcorn Money Is In...
I want to thank all of the leaders and parents for getting to the Pack meeting tonight and reconciling popcorn sales. Because most of the scouts who sold popcorn were there, we were able to meet our obligation to the Weaver Popcorn Company, and are well on our way to have the funds to have another great year in scouting! Thank you all for making our fundraiser a success!
However, scouts and parents, if you did not reconcile your popcorn sales tonight, please get your popcorn delivered as soon as possible, and turn in your sales and popcorn order forms to me. I am usually home in the evening after 6pm. My address in 113 Lindsey Avenue. I have to have these outstanding accounts settled as soon as possible to be able to accurately budget for the next few months of the scouting calendar.
All the scouts thoroughly enjoyed picking up their pinewood cars. If you were unable to attend the pack meeting tonight, you can pick up your pinewood car from your den leader once you settle your popcorn order.
Also, there are a few returning scouts who still need to pay dues from last year. If those dues are not paid, those scouts can not be registered as we recharter this year, which means those scouts can not continue to participate in our events. Please, if you are a returning scout, see your den leader if you owe back dues, or if you are not sure if you owe back dues. Your den leaders will be able to tell you.
Also, a final reminder: We will participate in the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st. We need to gather up by the Save-A-Lot store at approximately 12:30. You can bring candy to throw, just make sure it is individually wrapped pieces.
See you all at the Christmas Parade!
Roger
However, scouts and parents, if you did not reconcile your popcorn sales tonight, please get your popcorn delivered as soon as possible, and turn in your sales and popcorn order forms to me. I am usually home in the evening after 6pm. My address in 113 Lindsey Avenue. I have to have these outstanding accounts settled as soon as possible to be able to accurately budget for the next few months of the scouting calendar.
All the scouts thoroughly enjoyed picking up their pinewood cars. If you were unable to attend the pack meeting tonight, you can pick up your pinewood car from your den leader once you settle your popcorn order.
Also, there are a few returning scouts who still need to pay dues from last year. If those dues are not paid, those scouts can not be registered as we recharter this year, which means those scouts can not continue to participate in our events. Please, if you are a returning scout, see your den leader if you owe back dues, or if you are not sure if you owe back dues. Your den leaders will be able to tell you.
Also, a final reminder: We will participate in the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st. We need to gather up by the Save-A-Lot store at approximately 12:30. You can bring candy to throw, just make sure it is individually wrapped pieces.
See you all at the Christmas Parade!
Roger
Monday, November 26, 2007
Reminders...
I know I'm going to sound like a broken record, but Tuesday, November 27th is our PACK MEETING, starting at 7pm in the basement of the UM Church. WE WILL SETTLE UP POPCORN ACCOUNTS AT THAT TIME. It is vitally important that you are there. Lisa, our accountant, will be able to settle up any discrepancies right then and there.
Also, scouts returning from last year need to settle up any unpaid dues from last year so that we can register them when we re-charter our pack. If a scout is not registered, the scout can not attend meetings or participate in fun events like the pinewood derby.
Speaking of the Derby, we WILL BE HANDING OUT PINEWOOD CARS TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AT THE PACK MEETING AS WELL. This will be the opportunity for scouts to get their free car and begin working on it.
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Next, THE CHRISTMAS PARADE: We will gather up by the Save-A-Lot at 12:30 on this Saturday, December 1st. Scouts need to wear their uniforms, but also dress warmly. If scouts want to throw candy, they can, but you need to bring your own bag of wrapped candy.
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We will be Christmas carolling for our Pack meeting in December. Because of the holidays, we will have our Pack Meeting on Thursday, December 13th. We will meet at approximately 5 p.m. at the parking lot of the UM Church, and caravan to 5 different assisted living centers in town. Afterwards, we will have hot cocoa and hand out all earned awards from popcorn sales.
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Lastly, I know many parents want to know the rules of the Pinewood Derby, even though it is not going to be held until the end of January. Posted below are the official rules for the Derby.
Only Cub Scouts are allowed to race in the official races. However, anyone associated with scouting (parents, leaders, boy scouts, brothers and sisters of scouts) can participate in the Open Class race after the cub scout official race. We also will be featuring a Hall of Champions, and want everybody who has a built one or more pinecars in the past to bring their cars so that we may display them for the boys.
FOR CUB SCOUTS: You must follow the rules for building the pinecar, and must use the official kit supplied to you by the Cub Scouts. If you need additional kits, you can purchase them from Pack 101 for $5.00. Your cars must use the block of wood and all of the stock parts which come in the kit. It must be the specified wheelbase, axle height, length, width, and weight (5.0 ounces or less). You can add weights, wood, and other parts as long as the car stays within the stated guidelines. A dry graphite-based lubricant can be used on the wheels. My advice is to apply the lubricant after you have completely finished the car. If you need to double-check the weight of your vehicle, you can do so at the Metropolis Post Office.
FOR OPEN CLASS RACERS: You must begin with an official pinecar kit. The wheelbase, axle height, and overall width of the vehicle must be as specified in the kit. However, most everything else can be modified. Although you must use the block of wood as the body, exactly how much of it you is is up to you (meaning, at least some part of the body must be made from the original block of wood). The wheels, axles, weight, and just about every other aspect of the vehicle is OPEN for interpretation (which is why it is called the Open Class). I will make any final decision about whether or not a car will be allowed to race. For example, if the car won't fit on the track, or if racing the car would damage the track, it will not be allowed to race. If you are unsure whether or not a modified car you wish to run will be allowed to race, please contact me ahead of time (618) 524-8340 or pugh@shawneelink.net and I'll make a decision about it.
Many awards will be handed out. So, having a fast racer might be great, but having a unique design, or an interesting paint job, or an unusual use of material will also be recognized, as well as many, many other attributes.
This year, we will be using our digital timer, and our two-lane custom aluminum track. This year’s Pinewood Derby should be better than ever. We look forward to seeing you there!
Also, scouts returning from last year need to settle up any unpaid dues from last year so that we can register them when we re-charter our pack. If a scout is not registered, the scout can not attend meetings or participate in fun events like the pinewood derby.
Speaking of the Derby, we WILL BE HANDING OUT PINEWOOD CARS TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AT THE PACK MEETING AS WELL. This will be the opportunity for scouts to get their free car and begin working on it.
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Next, THE CHRISTMAS PARADE: We will gather up by the Save-A-Lot at 12:30 on this Saturday, December 1st. Scouts need to wear their uniforms, but also dress warmly. If scouts want to throw candy, they can, but you need to bring your own bag of wrapped candy.
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We will be Christmas carolling for our Pack meeting in December. Because of the holidays, we will have our Pack Meeting on Thursday, December 13th. We will meet at approximately 5 p.m. at the parking lot of the UM Church, and caravan to 5 different assisted living centers in town. Afterwards, we will have hot cocoa and hand out all earned awards from popcorn sales.
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Lastly, I know many parents want to know the rules of the Pinewood Derby, even though it is not going to be held until the end of January. Posted below are the official rules for the Derby.
Only Cub Scouts are allowed to race in the official races. However, anyone associated with scouting (parents, leaders, boy scouts, brothers and sisters of scouts) can participate in the Open Class race after the cub scout official race. We also will be featuring a Hall of Champions, and want everybody who has a built one or more pinecars in the past to bring their cars so that we may display them for the boys.
FOR CUB SCOUTS: You must follow the rules for building the pinecar, and must use the official kit supplied to you by the Cub Scouts. If you need additional kits, you can purchase them from Pack 101 for $5.00. Your cars must use the block of wood and all of the stock parts which come in the kit. It must be the specified wheelbase, axle height, length, width, and weight (5.0 ounces or less). You can add weights, wood, and other parts as long as the car stays within the stated guidelines. A dry graphite-based lubricant can be used on the wheels. My advice is to apply the lubricant after you have completely finished the car. If you need to double-check the weight of your vehicle, you can do so at the Metropolis Post Office.
FOR OPEN CLASS RACERS: You must begin with an official pinecar kit. The wheelbase, axle height, and overall width of the vehicle must be as specified in the kit. However, most everything else can be modified. Although you must use the block of wood as the body, exactly how much of it you is is up to you (meaning, at least some part of the body must be made from the original block of wood). The wheels, axles, weight, and just about every other aspect of the vehicle is OPEN for interpretation (which is why it is called the Open Class). I will make any final decision about whether or not a car will be allowed to race. For example, if the car won't fit on the track, or if racing the car would damage the track, it will not be allowed to race. If you are unsure whether or not a modified car you wish to run will be allowed to race, please contact me ahead of time (618) 524-8340 or pugh@shawneelink.net and I'll make a decision about it.
Many awards will be handed out. So, having a fast racer might be great, but having a unique design, or an interesting paint job, or an unusual use of material will also be recognized, as well as many, many other attributes.
This year, we will be using our digital timer, and our two-lane custom aluminum track. This year’s Pinewood Derby should be better than ever. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
News regarding upcoming events
Welcome, all scouts and parents, leaders and committee people to the newly created blog for Cub Scout Pack 101. On this blog, I will post a regular calendar of events, and encourage you to communicate back and forth to me and other members of Pack 101 with any questions you might have. I have created the blog as an open forum, and as long as I am not having to fight through mountains of spam, I will keep it that way.
For All Returning Scouts: November is the month that we re-charter our organization. Your dues from last year must be paid in full this month, or you will not be allowed registered for this year. Please see your den leader or contact me if you need to know how much you owe (if anything) in back dues. It is important that this get settled up this week!
There are several key events coming up: November 27th: 7 pm, UM Church. Pack Meeting, and popcorn money turn-in will happen then. It is imperative that you attend this meeting, and turn in your popcorn sales. Also, we will award any advancements, and will hand out the pinewood derby car kits that evening.
Next, December 1st: 12:30 meet at the Save-A-Lot parking lot for the Christmas Parade. Scouts need to dress warmly, but also wear their uniforms. The younger scouts will ride on the float. Any scouts who wish to throw candy must bring their own bags of individually wrapped candies.
Your individual dens will have a meeting during the first week of December, but on Thursday, December 13th, we will be having our annual Christmas Carolling event. We will meet up at the church at approximately 5 pm, and then go to five different assisted living centers in town. When we finish, we will meet back at the church, have cookies and hot cocoa, and give out the prizes and cash awards for the popcorn sales.
Then, we are off until January, which will be our Pinewood Derby Race! More to come on that in the next few weeks.
For All Returning Scouts: November is the month that we re-charter our organization. Your dues from last year must be paid in full this month, or you will not be allowed registered for this year. Please see your den leader or contact me if you need to know how much you owe (if anything) in back dues. It is important that this get settled up this week!
There are several key events coming up: November 27th: 7 pm, UM Church. Pack Meeting, and popcorn money turn-in will happen then. It is imperative that you attend this meeting, and turn in your popcorn sales. Also, we will award any advancements, and will hand out the pinewood derby car kits that evening.
Next, December 1st: 12:30 meet at the Save-A-Lot parking lot for the Christmas Parade. Scouts need to dress warmly, but also wear their uniforms. The younger scouts will ride on the float. Any scouts who wish to throw candy must bring their own bags of individually wrapped candies.
Your individual dens will have a meeting during the first week of December, but on Thursday, December 13th, we will be having our annual Christmas Carolling event. We will meet up at the church at approximately 5 pm, and then go to five different assisted living centers in town. When we finish, we will meet back at the church, have cookies and hot cocoa, and give out the prizes and cash awards for the popcorn sales.
Then, we are off until January, which will be our Pinewood Derby Race! More to come on that in the next few weeks.
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