Weekly Scout Post--October 10, 2017

Popcorn, Popcorn and more Popcorn!We are nearing the finish for 2017 popcorn sales, and the results are unbelievable. Just based off neighborhood blitzes & show and sells, our pack has raised close to $32,000. That is not including the take home order form sales.As we start adding totals together, it’s not too late to sell more and earn more prizes. Don’t forget extra prizes for the scouts who fill their entire order form with sales. If yours is filled or almost filled, you can take it down to the scout council and get entered for more prizes!!! One of our scouts, Matthew Hansen received two tickets for a soccer game as well as a Lego set valued at $100.

Important dates:

• Take order forms due: Oct. 18^th (Email form to hansenc40@aol.com or text order totals to John Hansen @ 303-520-3826)

• When submitting your order form, take a picture or total up the popcorn sales and money and email/text to John Hansen. Do not submit the paper form, as you’ll need this to distribute your popcorn.

• Money & prize selections are due Nov 30^th

Boy Scout Information Night for Webelo’s & AOL’s

Webelos and AOL’s, please join troop 888 for a fun and informative night about Boy Scouts.

When: October 17^th, 2017

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Where: Lutheran Church of the Cross

28253 Meadow Dr, Evergreen

Parents please come and find out about our Boy Scout Troop while your Scout enjoys activities with our Boy Scout Troop. Boys will be working on Whittling Chip/Knife Usage, Fire building, Cooking, Knots, First Aid and Scout Knowledge.

RSVP to: Contact Chari Pashman at kcdawg@comcast.net Remember parents must accompany Cub Scouts.

October Pack Meeting- October 24^thAt our October Pack Meeting, we will celebrate the achievements of our new scouts with the Bobcat Ceremony. These new scouts have been busy learning the scout oath, law, sign, handshake, and motto. Please join us in celebrating them in a symbolic ceremony.After this ceremony, we will have our annual carved pumpkin contest! Please bring an already decorated and/or carved pumpkin to the meeting! (no guns or weapons in your decorations, please). Judging categories will be scariest, most creative & most amusing. We will also have a category for siblings.

Scouts are welcome to wear costumes instead of their Class A uniforms for this meeting, unless they are taking part in the Bobcat ceremony, where the uniform is required.

*We need your help! The Holiday Parade is coming up soon, and to be ready, we need your ideas. Please come to the pack meeting with ideas for our float. The theme this year is Christmas past & present.

Trunk or Treat, October 31^st

Every year, Aspen Ridge Church hosts a wonderful Trunk or Treat for the community on Halloween evening. This year, Pack 39 will have a “Haunted Campfire” trunk. To make this a successful event, we need your help. If you would like to become involved, please contact Joe Ford.

Buchanan Swim & Pizza Party

It’s time for our first Pack event. Please join us on November 4^th, 6-10 PM, at Buchanan Rec Center for a night of swimming fun & pizza!!! Scout’s entry will be paid. Adult or sibling entrance fees are separate. Parents are expected to stay and supervise any scouts under 7. Please RSVP so we can get an accurate count for pizza orders at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DAAAD2EA3F49-scout

November Pack Meeting-November 28^thGet ready for our annual Dad & Lad Cake Bake. More details to come.We will also be entertained with skits, songs, and the unforgettable PIE IN THE FACE for our top 6 popcorn sellers.

Support the seniors in our community by donating toiletries for the Senior Center. We’ll be collecting all types of toiletries for our local seniors in time for Christmas.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are always areas for you to volunteer to keep the pack running smoothly. Right now we have two openings:

Webmaster-They would be in charge of maintaining our pack website. If this interests you, please let one of our leaders know.

Holiday committee-This team will be in charge of leading and making decisions for holiday events, including the trunk or treat and holiday parade.

If interested, please let someone on our leadership team know.

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.