Updated with a couple pictures (click to view)
Just a short note (and hopefully we'll get pictures), but at the October 13 den meeting, all but one of the Cub Scouts who showed up were in uniform. Wow!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Pack Committee Meeting Minutes from Oct. 9, 2008
(Note: I'm writing this much later than I planned, so I'll add addenda to indicate something learned since the meeting itself.)
Attending: Steve Andert, Holly Hugart, Jacob Hugart, Mike Donnelly, Todd Ballen, James Frese.
Como Park Zoo Day
This was an event for Cub Scouts and their families. Boys who attended were Max Donnelly, Gregory Ballen, Brandon Pranke, and John Andert.
Webelos Pin Day
Saturday, October 11, at Camp Phillippo. Jacob will be going to offer the Traveller pin.
ADDENDUM: Weather was perfect, there were dozens of boys. You don't have to be a leader to offer a pin, so parents of this year's Bear cubs may want to consider helping next year. No boy from Pack 66 was there.
Fall Festival
We decided to put out a sign-up sheet for the Fall Festival at Phillippo on October 18th. This is something the whole family can attend.
ADDENDUM: Jacob and family were the only ones who signed up, and the Festival was booked solid. This is something to look at for next year, but we'd want to get a sign-up sheet earlier.
Advancement
Please get the list of names of boys who earned badges or beads to Jacob by Thursday, October 23rd. We probably have most things in stock. Let Jacob know of the boy attendance at any special trips or events, there may be associated patches.
In addition, please check with your boys on who may have recuited them to join Cub Scouts. The boy who did the recruiting can get a Recruiter badge to wear on the uniform.
Pony Beads
The consensus is that the pony bead reward program is working. The first den meeting, the boys seemed quieter. Remember, den leaders should award beads for a boy being present, for having his book, his uniform shirt, his neckerchief, etc. All leaders should look for chances to reward ANY boys for good behavior.
ADDENDUM: At a recent den meeting, all but one boy had a uniform on. And I'd suggest even awarding beads if the boy forgot his little container. (He only gets a bead patch if he can show the full container, though!) Again, if any leader needs more beads, let me know.
Halloween Potluck and Pack Meeting
The first full pack meeting will be held on Sunday, October 26, at 2 PM. We will be in Newell Park, at Fairview and Pierce Butler Route. While the shelters cannot be reserved in the off-season (it is first-come-first-served), there is a party in the building, so the restrooms will be open. Jacob can bring some wood for a small bonfire. Boys may come in costume or uniform. Adults are encouraged to sign-up for the potluck, and Jacob will get a sign-up list in place. We will hand out awards at the pack meeting.
ADDENDUM: Jacob got the sign-up list and map for the park out at yesterday's den meeting. He also had a reminder on the map that the 27th is off -- no den meeting. The next den meeting will be on November 3rd, when Officer Friendly will visit for a brief while. Jacob also plans to have the new Chronicle out.
Contact List
Jacob will get the contact information out to the leaders. He is working on a database to make it easier to track that information.
Butter Braids
Steve Andert will talk to Amy about what is needed to do the Butter Braids fundraiser. The goal would be to have the braids ready to pick up by the December pack meeting on the 15th. Jacob and Holly have a deep freeze which can be used for storage.
Attending: Steve Andert, Holly Hugart, Jacob Hugart, Mike Donnelly, Todd Ballen, James Frese.
Como Park Zoo Day
This was an event for Cub Scouts and their families. Boys who attended were Max Donnelly, Gregory Ballen, Brandon Pranke, and John Andert.
Webelos Pin Day
Saturday, October 11, at Camp Phillippo. Jacob will be going to offer the Traveller pin.
ADDENDUM: Weather was perfect, there were dozens of boys. You don't have to be a leader to offer a pin, so parents of this year's Bear cubs may want to consider helping next year. No boy from Pack 66 was there.
Fall Festival
We decided to put out a sign-up sheet for the Fall Festival at Phillippo on October 18th. This is something the whole family can attend.
ADDENDUM: Jacob and family were the only ones who signed up, and the Festival was booked solid. This is something to look at for next year, but we'd want to get a sign-up sheet earlier.
Advancement
Please get the list of names of boys who earned badges or beads to Jacob by Thursday, October 23rd. We probably have most things in stock. Let Jacob know of the boy attendance at any special trips or events, there may be associated patches.
In addition, please check with your boys on who may have recuited them to join Cub Scouts. The boy who did the recruiting can get a Recruiter badge to wear on the uniform.
Pony Beads
The consensus is that the pony bead reward program is working. The first den meeting, the boys seemed quieter. Remember, den leaders should award beads for a boy being present, for having his book, his uniform shirt, his neckerchief, etc. All leaders should look for chances to reward ANY boys for good behavior.
ADDENDUM: At a recent den meeting, all but one boy had a uniform on. And I'd suggest even awarding beads if the boy forgot his little container. (He only gets a bead patch if he can show the full container, though!) Again, if any leader needs more beads, let me know.
Halloween Potluck and Pack Meeting
The first full pack meeting will be held on Sunday, October 26, at 2 PM. We will be in Newell Park, at Fairview and Pierce Butler Route. While the shelters cannot be reserved in the off-season (it is first-come-first-served), there is a party in the building, so the restrooms will be open. Jacob can bring some wood for a small bonfire. Boys may come in costume or uniform. Adults are encouraged to sign-up for the potluck, and Jacob will get a sign-up list in place. We will hand out awards at the pack meeting.
ADDENDUM: Jacob got the sign-up list and map for the park out at yesterday's den meeting. He also had a reminder on the map that the 27th is off -- no den meeting. The next den meeting will be on November 3rd, when Officer Friendly will visit for a brief while. Jacob also plans to have the new Chronicle out.
Contact List
Jacob will get the contact information out to the leaders. He is working on a database to make it easier to track that information.
Butter Braids
Steve Andert will talk to Amy about what is needed to do the Butter Braids fundraiser. The goal would be to have the braids ready to pick up by the December pack meeting on the 15th. Jacob and Holly have a deep freeze which can be used for storage.
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