Weekly Scout Post--October 23, 2017

Post date: Oct 24, 2017 1:43:22 AM

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 be involved, please contact Joe Ford. Even if you don’t volunteer to help, visit us that evening from 6-8pm.

Buchanan Swim & Pizza PartyIt’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 Boy Scout Information Night for Webelo’s & AOL’s

Boy Scout Troop 400 will host their Webelos/AOL night on November 6 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Conifer Community Church. If you have any questions, you may contact Brady Eitel at 303-809-3020 or brady.eitel@gmail.com

November Pack Meeting-November 28^th

Dads (or uncles, big brothers, grandpas...) and Lads... get your CAKE on!! It's time for our annual Dad & Lad Cake Bake! Get creative and bring your best delicacy to the Pack Meeting! It does not have to be a cake - brownies, cupcakes, etc. are all acceptable, but please NO NUTS! All cakes will be judged by Den (including a sibling class) on the following categories: Most Original, Best Looking, Best Scouting Theme

Pine Wood Derby kits will be handed out to scouts and siblings in exchange for TWO CANNED GOODS (each child) to support our local food banks.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.

Popcorn Sales Final Details

Even though popcorn sales are done, there are still some important dates to follow up on:

Money & prize selections are due Nov 30^th

2017 Conifer Holiday Parade

Mark your calendars, the 2017 Conifer Holiday Parade is around the corner. December 2^nd. Last year we rose to the challenge with a Rocky Mountain Christmas theme, this year we need help with a theme for a Christmas Past & Present. If you are interested in helping organize the scout’s involvement in the event, please let a leader know.

December Pack MeetingAs in years past, our December Pack Meeting will take place at Elk Run Senior Center in Evergreen where we traditionally call BINGO for their residents. This is always a fun event and the residents love it! More details to come. 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.

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. Please be sure your Scout wears his uniform properly. This means the shirt should be clean, ironed and tucked in. To help them understand why this is important, perhaps you can draw an analogy of what their thoughts might be if .they were to see a police officer with his/her uniform shirt untucked. Or a business man (perhaps even their dad) going to a business meeting with his dress shirt untucked. 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.

Upcoming Dates:

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

· Tuesday, October 24^th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Pack Meeting

· Tuesday, October 31^st, 6:00-8:00 PM Trunk or Treat, Aspen Ridge Church

· Saturday, November 4^th, 6-10 PM, Swim Party at Buchanan Rec Center

· Tuesday, November 7^th, 6:30 -7:30 PM, Aspen Ridge Church reserved for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting.

· Tuesday, November 14^th , 7:00-8:00 PM, Leadership Meeting at the Kitchner home

· Tuesday, November 21^st , 6:30-7:30 PM, Aspen Ridge Church reserved for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting.

· Tuesday, November 28^th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Pack Meeting

· Saturday, December 2^nd , Conifer Holiday Parade

· Tuesday, December 5^th, 6:30 -7:30 PM, Aspen Ridge Church reserved for Den Meetings. Please check with your Leader to see if you are meeting.

· Tuesday, December 12^th , 7:00-8:00 PM, Leadership Meeting at the Kitchner home

· Tuesday, December 19^th , 7:00-8:00 PM, Leadership Meeting at the Kitchner home

Updated information is located on the calendar: http://www.evergreenpack39.org/calendar

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.

Thank You to our Leaders and Volunteers

None of these great programs and opportunities would be available without our team of trusty volunteers. If you are interested in joining our leadership team, please see one of the den leaders or Lloyd Kitchner for more information.