 December Newsletter  A Special Message As many of you probably already know, I am transitioning out of the role of Cubmaster this month. It’s been 6 years wonderful years of watching dozens of scouts come through our program. I can honestly say this has been the most challenging but most rewarding experience of my life. Thank you all for giving me this amazing, life-changing opportunity. The kindness you and your scouts have shown me as I figured out and grew in this role is something I will carry with me for life. But, I am not leaving the Pack yet! My youngest Bear still have one more year until crossover. So I am transitioning in the role of Assistant Cubmaster until then. Matt Brown has kindly and bravely stepped up to take on the role of Cubmaster. I am so excited to see what new and wonderful things he will bring to the program. ~See you Wednesday for my last meeting as Cubmaster! Cubmaster Sam Scout Law Highlight: Kind “A Scout is Kind. Treat others as you want to be treated.Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason Summer Camp Info It’s time to start thinking about summer camp—as far away as they seems right now. We reserve spots this year for several reasons. First so we can get spots at the sessions we need and so we can get the early bird discounts. Second to give families plenty of time to plan accordingly for next summer. Lions, Tigers, and Wolves: Den leaders elected Butte Creek Scout Ranch for the July 11th to 14th session. This amazing camp is only an hour away and offers a wonderful program set around riding horses. Leadership will register everyone as a group, so all you have to do is sign-up at the button below if your scout wants to attend. Please see the button below for more info and to sign-up. Bears and Webelos: Your den leaders should talk with you about options soon (if they haven’t already). They will also need sign-ups soon and will register the den as a group. Arrow of Lights: You will attend camp with the troop you will cross into! If you haven’t selected a troop yet, that’s okay—you have time. A great question to ask the troops you visit is where they are going to camp this summer. If you have selected a troop, make sure they know soon you plan to attend with them. Butte Creek Sign-Up Pinewood Derby  Pinewood Derby time is upon us!Do you have questions? Need details? Read on for all your pinewood needs! Pick Up a Kit: Attend the pack meeting to receive your car kit, which includes everything you need. If you are unable to attend the pack meeting, please reach out via Discord or email and we will make arrangements. Open Class: If you’re not a Scout currently on the Pack 195 roster, you can still participate! Kits are available for $15. Non-Scout cars still need to meet the requirements for size and weight. Concession Stand: We are doing the concession stand again this year! All proceeds will go to the Pack general fund to help keep the cost of this event and others down or everyone. We will do the usual bake sale goodies (sign-up to donate an item(s) here) plus pancakes with a few toppings, popcorn, and coffee. Build Days: Come get help making a cut to your blank blocks. Please come with your cut line drawn on the block.December 28th, 11 AM – 2 PM at Stephen’s House (1972 SE 73rd Ave)January 10th, 1 PM – 4 PM at Jo’s House (881 SE Century Blvd) Race Day: Saturday, January 24th from 9:30 AM – 1 PM at the Imlay Elementary School Gym & Cafeteria Set-up starts at 9 AM, contact Summer if you want volunteer Doors open and the concessions opens 9:30 AM Cars start going down the track at 10 AM Voting ends at 11:30 AM Awards tallied at 1 about 2 PM Ceremony at about 12:30PM More information to follow in a derby specific email and at the pack meeting. Upcoming Events  December Pack Meeting Scouts will explore the idea of kindness to all this holiday season through games and a craft. Host Den Wolves please arrive at 6 PM to set-up. Field Uniforms (button down shirts and neckerchiefs) Wednesday December 3rd @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary Cafeteria  Hiking Club This will be an easy hike along the trails at Orenco Woods Nature Park. This is a great starter hike to join if you have younger kiddos or are new to hiking. Sunday December 6th @ 10:00 AM Orenco Woods Nature Park RSVP Monthly Parent/Leader Meeting All parents always welcome to join to stay better informed about the pack! We moved the meeting earlier this month due to the Holidays. All leaders required to attend or send notes beforehand if unable to join the call. Tuesday December 9th 7 PM on DiscordEmail notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com. Discord Link   SuperNova Award Scouts will continue to work on the award requirements. Please have scouts bring any completed homework. It’s unfortunately too late for new scouts to join in earning the award this scouting year. Tuesday December 16th @ Imlay Cafeteria 6:00 PM Blue and Gold Blue and Gold Banquet is the celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the Scouting America. We are continuing the tradition of a potluck-style dinner. All scouts, family, and friends are invited to attend. Please sign-up for a category below and let us know what specifically you are bringing and how many are attending in the comments. This event is in lieu of the February Pack Meeting. Friday February 6th @ Brown Middle School 6:30 PM  RSVP Winter Lodge All Scouts and families welcome to join Pack 195 for a fun snow day at Winter Lodge. Sledding, building snow people, and playing games inside the amazing Scouting America-owned lodge! We only have 30 youth and 30 adult spots at this time, so please sign up ASAP if you want to attend. Cost: $20 Person Saturday March 7th @ 9 AMAubrey Watzek Lodge, Mt. Hood RSVP REQUIRED -INFO- Where buy uniforms? Nor’West Scout Shop and LaHaie’s Hillsboro Where do place patches? Guide to Insignia Placement Who do I talk to about….? Pack Structure and roles What does that mean? Scouting Glossary |
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