November 2, 2015

Post date: Nov 2, 2015 10:36:45 PM

Conifer Holiday ParadeURGENT!! We are looking for a couple of enthusiastic parents to head up our parade efforts! This year's parade will be on December 5th with the parade leaving West Jeff Middle School at 2:00pm. The theme is "The Magic of Hollywood." We will be using the same trailer as last year, and we still have the sleigh pieces that were custom-made by the Allbrittons last year. If you are interested in coordinating this year's parade float, please let me know!

Popcorn Pickup

Our Popcorn Kernels will be sending a detailed e-mail later this week detailing the instructions for popcorn pickup procedures. A heads up that the times will be this coming weekend - Saturday from 12-4pm and Sunday from 2-5pm. Pickup will be near Hwy 73 & Malamute. Make yourself available sometime during those hours and stay tuned for the address and more information.

Final Popcorn Sales by Den

Here is the final tally of popcorn sales (with donations) by Den:

$2,732.49 - Tigers

$5,408.55 - Wolves

$8,185.30 - Bears

$1,839.15 - Webelos

$1,809.88 - Arrow of Light

$19,975.37 - TOTAL

November Pack Meeting

Just a heads up that we are once again planning a Dad & Lad Cake Bake for the November Pack Meeting. This is where the Scouts work together with their DADS (or granddads, uncles, big brothers, etc.) to craft a cake to be judged at the meeting. In addition, this is the month where we will be giving out Pinewood Derby kits in exchange for TWO CANNED GOODS to support our local food banks. And finally, our top popcorn sellers will be choosing their adult "victim" to take a pie in the face! Be afraid... be very afraid!

December Pack Meeting

As in years past, our December Pack Meeting (December 15th) will take place at Elk Run Senior Center in Evergreen where we traditionally call BINGO for their residents. Please note the time change for this meeting - we will meet there at 6:00pm and call BINGO from 6:15-7:15pm. This is always a fun event and the residents love it! Please plan to bring a plate of cookies to share as well as a couple of BINGO prizes for the residents to choose from. Keep them "senior friendly," which means no flame candles, no candy, and no gift cards. Prizes well received include battery-operated candles (with batteries), large-print EASY puzzle books, socks, etc. Scouts need to be in Class A uniform.

Youth Protection Training

Have you taken your YPT yet? It is recommended for any adult within the Pack to take this training, but ALL of our Leaders and volunteers are required to have a valid YPT certificate every 2 years. This training is super easy to take - just 30 minutes online at your convenience. It is very beneficial to parents as well as Scout leaders as it shows you what steps the BSA takes toward protecting our youth. Visit this link to take yours, and then forward your certificate to me at the end so I can log your completion.

Class B Uniforms & Pack 39 Patches

If you or your Scout still needs a Class B T-shirt ($15) or a Pack 39 patch ($3), they will continue to be available at our Pack Meetings.

Upcoming Dates:

Refer to our Pack website calendar for more details on these dates - and ALWAYS check with your Den Leader to see if/when/where your Den is meeting.

  • Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:30-8:00pm - Aspen Ridge Church open for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting on this date. **Note: Parking this night may be tight as there will be an event going on upstairs at the church.

  • Wednesday, November 11th, 7:00-8:00pm - Leaders Meeting. Open to any adult in the Pack. Come help us plan a great program!

  • Tuesday, November 17th, 7:00-8:00pm - Pack Meeting. This meeting will include the annual Dad & Lad Cake Bake!

  • Tuesday, December 1st, 6:30-8:00pm - Aspen Ridge Church open for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting on this date.

  • Saturday, December 5th - Conifer Holiday Parade. The parade leaves WJMS at 2:00pm.

  • Monday, December 7th, 7:00-8:00pm - Leaders Meeting. Open to any adult in the Pack. Come help us plan a great program!

  • Tuesday, December 15th, 6:00-7:15pm - BINGO at the Elk Run Sr. Center

Pack 39 Website

Thanks to Michael Force, our webmaster, the Advancement Trails portion of our website has now been updated!