Weekly Scout Post--August 13, 2018

Marshdale's Back-to-School Ice Cream SocialPack 39 will have a booth at Marshdale's Back-to-School Ice Cream Social on Wednesday August 15^th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We would love it if some of the Scouts could wear their full Class A uniform or at least their Class B shirts to the event. Have the Scouts encourage their friends to join scouts and bring them by the table to hang out for a bit and play a little Hockey Box!

This year marks some exciting changes to the scouting program. This year we will be recruiting Kindergarteners for our Lions Den, and opening membership to girls to create a family scouting environment.

Pack Meeting/Join NightAbracadabra! Our first Pack Meeting of the year is already here! It will be on Tuesday, August 28th, starting at 6:45 PM (please note the earlier start time). This is our annual "Join Night," where we will have a magician entertaining the kids so the Leaders can meet with any new families and answer questions. If you know of friends/family who would enjoy our Scouting program, encourage them to attend this meeting.

Scouts is more than just an activity, it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, serve, make new friends, and have FUN! Our annual events include visits to the corn maze, pumpkin carving, nights of swimming & rock climbing, magic, ice skating, camping, carnival fun, derby races, and more…

Popcorn

It’s never too early to think about popcorn. As is the case every year, popcorn sales begin soon after the school year does. Show & Sells will begin in September, and a sign-up link will be provided soon. Remember that if you meet the minimum popcorn sales goal, you won't have to pay any Scout dues at re-charter time! Sell $1000 and enjoy a Bronco’s experience. Sell more and receive a scholarship… The list of prizes goes on.

Youth Protection Training

We take our scouts’ safety seriously. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels.

More information and links to this training are located HERE.

Leadership Positions Available

• · New Member Coordinator – This position serves as the liaison for new members. This is the Welcome Wagon of our pack. Answer questions, explain the process, and put a new families at ease.

• · Newsletter - Keep the pack up to date with our local Pack and District information in our weekly newsletter and website updates.

• · Derby Captain – This year our Derby Captain is turning the reins over to a new family. We will need someone to take over track storage and Derby coverage.

• · Popcorn co-kernel – Our popcorn program is top notch and is responsible for paying for a lot of the Pack sponsored events. To make it the successful, we need a team of individuals to help. We have a Popcorn Kernel, but can always need a few co-kernels.

If you are interested, please see Lloyd Kitchner or one of our leadership team for more details.

Class A Uniforms

Remember that your Scouts can wear their Class A uniforms to school on days when they will be meeting as a Den or a Pack. This helps show pride in the Scouting organization, and helps other kids gain interest. Encourage them to proudly wear their Scout uniform and positively represent our Pack!

Class B Uniforms & Pack 39 Patches

Class B shirts will be available at Pack Meetings for $15 each. We have an assortment of kids and adult sizes. In addition, we have exclusive "Pack 39" patches for $3 each. Please see a Den Leader or our Treasurer at the next Pack meeting if you'd like to purchase any of these items.

Pack 39 Website

We strive to keep our website up-to-date as a valuable resource for you. It is the best place to stay up-to-date on all things Pack 39 related. The "Pack News" section has copies of these weekly posts so you can easily find them again.

Upcoming Dates

Note: ALWAYS check with your Den Leader to see if/when/where your Den is meeting.

• · Wednesday, August 15, 4-6 PM, Ice Cream Social, Marshdale Elementary

• · Tuesday, August 28, 6:45-8 PM, Pack Meeting, Aspen Ridge Church

• · Tuesday, September 4, 6:30-7:30, Aspen Ridge Church reserved for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting.

• · Tuesday, September 11, 7-8 PM, Leadership Meeting, Kitchner Home

• · Tuesday, September 18, 6:30-7:30, Aspen Ridge Church reserved for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting.

• · Tuesday, September 25, 6:45-8 PM, Pack Meeting, Aspen Ridge Church

Updated information is located on the calendar: http://www.evergreenpack39.org/calendar. We have many great Pack events that you might want to plan for.

News from District

Howdy Pardner, come join other BRAND NEW Cub Scouts for a rootin’ tootin’ 24 hours of fun and adventure at Magness Adventure Camp, located on Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch!What is Cub Scout Cub-O-Ree?

Based on the positive feedback from our inaugural event in 2017, Cub-O-Ree 2018 will offer two different sessions in 2018, both with the same program. This event is designed for newly joined Cub Scout and their families of all ages, including siblings and parents. The weekend will have a western theme, and include activities like BB Guns, Archery, an Indian Village, races, and enjoying all that Magness Adventure Camp has to offer!

Session 1: September 14, 7 PM to September 15, 4 PM

Session 2: September 15, 7 PM to September 16, 4 PM

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