The year has been filled with changes already, but the biggest is about to be be upon us. Rank up is a time that is filled with a lot of emotion as we watch our kids grow, they will soon be working on adventures that we all thought we had more time to prepare for. While scary its also a time to celebrate, coming in as cubmaster I have gotten a unique perspective of seeing these scouts surprise and amaze me as they advance through the program.

Although the scouting year is coming to a close there is still a lot for us to look forward to over the next few months. Please stay active looking for updated events we are offering this summer, and like always…

See you on the trail,

Matthew Brown

Cubmaster Pack 195

Trust is earned when actions meet words.

Scout Law Highlight: Trustworthy

NEW TIME AND LOCATION

This year we are hosting our Rank up celebration at Butternut Creek Park from 3pm – 6pm on Saturday June 6th. We will begin as normal with a Pack Meeting that will take up the first hour. If you would like to invite additional family to the event please feel free but I would request you let the Cubmaster and or the Committee Chair (Matt / Liz Brown) know so we can plan for enough food. If you would like to invite friends or potential new Scouts it is recommended you let them know the start time for the BBQ and such is 430. This way they wont have to sit through the pack meeting. There are a few areas to which the scouts are welcome to enjoy with a few rules as followed.
Splash Pad: Please have all scouts wear any swim attire underneath their scouting uniform as there is not a great place to change on site.
Bike Park: Similar to the previous pack meeting, a helmet and closed toe shoes are required to ride. All scouts must be under supervision of a parent / Guardian while riding at the park.
Playground: Closed toe shoes are required at all scouting events, Please do not wear crocs or sandals.

Similar to previous years we will be hosting a BBQ Pot luck. The pack will be providing Hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and condiments but we need more to make a successful BBQ. Please use the sign up sheet below to add what you would like to bring.

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Upcoming Events

Memorial Day Flags

American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony and Movie Night

Flag Retirement Ceremony: Hosted by American Legion Post 6 in the posts parking lot. All scouts are welcome and encouraged to join. Segments for this event will be earned and handed out during the first pack meeting of the following scouting year. There will also be a movie afterwards for anyone who is interested in staying. Movie is a documentary titled Flag Day.

Summer Hikes

Although our hiking club is done for the year I would like to invite all families to share any hiking plans in discord (or email / text me and I can post them). Let’s all stay connected this summer and start off strong. (Please note summer hikes will not be tracked for miles.)

Fourth of July Parade

Host: American Legion Post 6

Main Contact: Matthew Brown / Phil Brunson

Location details will be updated the day of the parade, but plan on meeting at 9:30 am (Parade Starts at 10am) on 3rd between Jefferson and Grant. (Same location as previous years)

Bikes are Encouraged for scouts but remember closed toed shoes and a helmet is required to ride.

PLEASE ALL SCOUTS AND LEADERS SHOULD BE WEARING CLASS A uniforms. All parents and dragons should be wearing Class B T shirts. If you do not have a t shirt please let me know (Matthew Brown).

Summer Camps

Nature Craft

Location: Orenco Woods Park
Time: 3pm August 15th
Activity: TBD
This is a fantastic event to get back into the swing of scouting after a long summer break. We also encourage you to bring friends, this is a great opportunity to spread the word about scouting. No RSVP is required, just show up and enjoy!

Summer BBQ

Location: Rood Bridge Park
Time: 4pm August 30th
Activity: Barbecue / Scout Skills / Yard games
Another exciting event to get back into the swing of scouting after the break. Again we also encourage you to bring friends, this is a great opportunity to spread the word about scouting. An RSVP is not required, however I will be sending out a link for volunteers to help with the setup.

Hiking Club

2026-27 Planning Meeting

NOVA/SuperNOVA

Where buy uniforms? CPC 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

Adventure Awaits, Pack 195!

This month, we aren’t just talking about brushing teeth—we’re focusing on a clean environment. We’ll be refreshing our knowledge of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles through a series of fun, fast-paced activities.

Let’s get ready to head into the woods, leave it better than we found it, and make some memories!

See you on the trail,

Matthew Brown

Cubmaster

Scout Law Highlight: Clean
Try to leave this world a little better than you found it.”

— Robert Baden-Powell (Founder of Scouting)

Spring Campout and Cub Scout Super Weekend!!!

This year we are hosting our spring campout which is available to all youth scouts including Troop Level and Dragons at Camp Clark. All Registered Cubs are also invited to Join Super Weekend hosted by the Order of the Arrow at Camp Meriweather which is a short (1.7miles by trail or 1 mile by beach) stroll south.

• Registration Deadline: To join the Super Weekend, you must register with the Pack by this Friday, April 3rd. Camp RSVP
• Eligibility: Per BSA safety guidelines, only registered youth can attend Super Weekend and they must be accompanied by an adult (Parent or registered/trained Guardian)
• Options: Pay Close attention to each of the camping options in the Super Genius Sign up as there are certain restrictions that apply. If you have any additional questions or need more clarification please ask your Cubmaster.

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Upcoming Events

Pack Meetings

April Pack Meeting

Host Den Webelos and Wolves please arrive at 6 PM to set-up.

Wednesday April 1st @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary School

Field Uniforms Suggested (button down shirts and neckerchiefs) Class B shirts are also ok

May Pack Meeting

Scouts will Participate in the yearly BIKE RODEO. Helmets MUST BE WORN in order to ride by all participants including Troop level and Dragons.

Host Den Tigers / Lions please arrive at 6 PM to set-up.

Wednesday May 6th @ 6:30 PM Bicentennial Park

Field Uniforms Suggested (button down shirts and neckerchiefs) Class B shirts are also ok

Hiking Club

We’ll meet at the intersection of SE 162nd Ave and SE Bridge Creek Ct, in Happy Valley. Parking is on the side of the road.

Apr 04, 2026 @ 10 AM

Hidden Falls Nature Park – Happy Valley

Parent/Leader Meeting

Email notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com.

SuperNOVA

Summer Camps

LIONS, TIGERS, WOLVES and BEARS! Butte Creek Scout Ranch offers some great fun and opportunities for the scouts to experience the more “Scoutier” activities. Our session will include BB guns, Archery, Campfire activities and Horseback riding. It is still unclear if fishing will be available this year.

Please sync up with Liz Brown for meetup times to carpool into Butte Creek. The entire party must arrive together. 

It has been decided, This year Webelos will be attending CAMP BALDWIN! This is very exciting as the camp program offers some really great adventures some of the younger scouts haven’t had the opportunity to participate in.

Please sync up with Stephen Thaxton for meetup times to carpool into Baldwin. The entire party must arrive together.

All Scouts and Parents MUST have medical forms parts A, B AND C. Part C should be done well in advance as it takes a visit to your doctor. Please do not wait until the last minute.

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Where buy uniforms? CPC 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

Pack 195,

Get ready to celebrate! This February, we are marking a massive milestone: the 116th Anniversary of Scouting America! To honor over a century of character building and adventure, we’re throwing a banquet you won’t want to miss.

We are thrilled to welcome Austin from Council, who will be sharing an inspiring vision for “Scouting for All.” He’ll be pulling back the curtain on some brand-new, game-changing updates coming to Scouting this year!

A celebration this big needs a feast to match. Once again we will be having our legendary Potluck Banquet, and we need your help to make the table shine. Please sign up here to bring your favorite dish and help us fuel the fun!

Finally, we’ll cap off the night with a burst of energy as we join the Bear Den for our high-octane Annual Carnival! Games, prizes, and Scouting spirit await.

Cant wait to see you all there,

Cubmaster Matt

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Scout Law Highlight: Trustworthy

“A Scout tells the truth and keeps promises.”

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Scouting has always stood for character, community, and courage. But for many families today, the rising costs of extracurriculars can make these opportunities feel out of reach.

We are here to change that.

Scouting America is committed to “Scouting for All.” Through new scholarship initiatives, they can now provide direct financial support for:

• Council Registration Fees
• Official Uniforms
• Summer Camp Expenses

To keep our Pack strong and inclusive, we need your support. Join us after the Flag Ceremony for a brief discussion on how we are making sure no child is left behind.

If you are in need of help, please apply through the Cascade Pacific Council’s Financial Assistance webpage.

Nothing says Scouting tradition quite like a good old fashioned Potluck!

Have a family-favorite recipe that belongs on the table? We want it! Sign up now to bring a main, side dish or dessert and help us make this feast truly epic!

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Upcoming Events

February Pack Meeting

Scouts will Celebrate on a Friday this year for a special pack event, our annual Blue and Gold Banquet!!!

Host Den Bears please arrive at 5:30 PM to set-up.

Friday February 6th @ 6 PM R.A. Brown Middle School

Hiking Club

This is a harder level (5 miles) hike that will be hosted by Troop 615, who will be teaching map and compass skills. Cub scouts need to be able to hike 5 miles and be open to learning skills.

We’ll meet at 8:45am at the Birch Trailhead in Forest Park (which is a little further down the same NW 53rd Drive road that we parked on for our November hike). Expect forest trail terrain with some hills and have your rain gear along with your 6 essentials. Bring a sack lunch (remember, no nuts or sunflower seeds) and any snacks that your scout may need.

Feb 07, 2026 @ 08:45 AM

Forest Park – Birch Trailhead

Parent/Leader Meeting

All parents always welcome to join to stay better informed about the pack!

All leaders required to attend or send notes beforehand if unable to join the call.

Tuesday February 17th @7 PM on Discord

Email notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com.

NOVA / SuperNOVA

Nova

Feb 21, 2026 @ 12:00 PM at Shute Library

Putting the M in STEM by exploring the world of math! This time the NOVA Club is meeting for a longer session to earn the 123-GO Award in one meeting. Please note this meeting will require quite a bit of paper and pencil math, along with lengthy talking sessions.

We will begin in the Hughes Conference at the Shute Library, then use the last 45 minutes to walk to Jim’s Ice Cream across the street. Please send $5 with your scout, they will practice math by figuring out what they can get on their own.

Open to scouts Wolf rank and higher. Super Nova Award scouts required to attend.

Super Nova

Feb 24, 2026 @ 06:00 PM

Final meeting for Webelos/AOLs to present their projects.

Wolves/Bears listen to presentations and give peer reviews.

Winter Lodge

All Scouts and families are 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 AM
Aubrey Watzek Lodge, Mt. Hood

RSVP REQUIRED

Summer Camps

Butte Creek

July 11 – 14 2026

LIONS, TIGERS, WOLVES!!! and BEARS? Butte Creek Scout Ranch offers some great fun and opportunities for the scouts to experience the more “Scoutier” activities. Our session will include BB guns, Archery, Campfire activities and Horseback riding. It is still unclear if fishing will be available this year.

Please sync up with Liz Brown for meetup times to carpool into Butte Creek. The entire party must arrive together.

Baldwin

Aug 2 – 7 2026

It has been decided, This year Webelos will be attending CAMP BALDWIN! This is very exciting as the camp program offers some really great adventures some of the younger scouts haven’t had the opportunity to participate in.

Please sync up with Stephen Thaxton for meetup times to carpool into Baldwin. The entire party must arrive together.

All Scouts and Parents MUST have medical forms parts A, B AND C. Part C should be done well in advance as it takes a visit to your doctor. Please do not wait until the last minute.

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 PMRSVP 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

November Newsletter A Month for Service We live in a truly special community. Full of wonderful people, amazing parks, dedicated schools, and many engaged scouting units. This month we have several  opportunities for scouts to give back to others locally.  As well as a few fun events that  show how great this area is! ~See you Wednesday! Cubmaster Sam   Scout Law Highlight: Helpful “A Scout is Helpful. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward. 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 NOVA Club The NOVA Club meets several times throughout the year to work on various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. This optional club is open for ranks Wolf and higher. Scouts may choose to earn one or several awards each year.  The NOVA Club features two optional parts: NOVA Awards and the SuperNova Awards.   There are 11 NOVA Awards scouts can earn from Wolf to AOL ranks.  Each award can only be earned once.  Three to four awards are offered each year (see flyer). By working with an adult counselor, various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM. Each module incorporates learning with cool activities and applies STEM to everyday life and scouting. This year we are offering 3 more awards (see flyer). The Cub Scout Supernova award recognizes superior achievement by a Cub Scout in the fields of STEM. It has more rigorous requirements than the Nova awards. The requirements and activities were designed to motivate youth.  There are two award options: Wolves and Bears can earn the Dr. Alvarez Award and Webelos and AOLs can earn the Dr. Townes Award.  Each award can only be earned once.   We already began working on both SuperNova awards for the year last month, but we can still welcome a scout if they contact Sam by the end of this week. NOVA Club Flyer Upcoming Events: University of Scouting The University of Scouting is an annual supplemental training event for adult leaders in Scouting America, designed to provide in-depth training across various program areas. Open for all adult leaders, regardless of function or program area. Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, U of S is packed with fun, learning, and fellowship to help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to your Scouts. HIGHLY suggested for all current den leaders,  assistant den leaders,  club or event chairs, or any adult interested in a role in the future. The Pack will reimburse fees for any registered leader.   Learn more November Pack Meeting Scout will learn and practice the meaning of service and being helpful.  We will make making thank-you cards for veterans that will be handed out at Marine 250th Anniversary celebration. Host Den Bears please arrive at 6 PM to set-up. Field Uniforms (button down shirts and neckerchiefs) Wednesday November 5th @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary Cafeteria Flag Placement A pack-wide service project to honor passed local veterans. We suggest boots and gloves as it can be muddy and chilly. Also suggest a long screw driver to help make a hole for the flags. Full uniform required. Thursday November 6th @ 4:30 PM Valley Memorial Cemetery Hiking Club This is a joint hike hosted by Troop 240 and we will be learning about geocaching! We’ll do a 2.5 mile hike on the Alder/Leif Erikson/Wildwood loop in Forest Park and we’ll see if we can find the geocache along the route. Meet at the NW 53rd Drive Trailhead – parking is along the side of the road and limited, so carpooling would be ideal if you can.   This will be a moderate level hike along a forest trail. Come prepared for rain and mud! Sunday November 15th @ 10:00 AM  NW 53rd Dr Trailheead NOVA Award: Science Everywhere This is the first part to earn the Science Everywhere Nova  Award (second part completed on the OMSI trip) We will learn about the scientific methods to figure out where Rock Creek originates from/drains to using maps. We will also learn to make a simple compass and read a map too. RSVP Required Open to all scouts Wolf rank and higher only. Required for scouts earning the Super Nova Awards. Thursday November 18th @ 6:00 PM Valley Memorial Cemetery RSVP Monthly Parent/Leader Meeting All parents always welcome to join to stay better informed about the pack! All leaders required to attend or send notes beforehand if unable to join the call. Thursday November 20th 7 PM on Discord Email notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com. Discord Link OMSI Outing Open to all scouts, required for those earning the Science Everywhere NOVA Award offered in November Parents are required to attend with kids. Siblings welcome.  All attending need to submit a current medical form. Please bring a snack lunch or be prepared to purchase your own food. $12 per person, billed through the Pack. Includes general admission and a submarine tour. RSVP through sign-up genius by 11/6 REQUIRED Saturday November 22nd @ 10 AM OMSI RSVP REQUIRED 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 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

October Newsletter

Brave New Month

Now that we are all getting into the swing of the new scouting and school year, time to do some brave new things! This month scouts will have the opportunity to do several possibly new things.  Starting at the Pack Meeting, each den will learn and perform a skits or song. The whole family can camp at Hillsboro’s own Camp Ireland. Hiking with the Hiking Club at Silver Falls.  Webelos and AOLS can get a taste of Troop life at Webelos Woods.   AND all the fun at den meetings this month. So many brave new experiences await. As always, finances should never be a barrier to scouting. Please contact Pack Leadership to discuss options for any of the events listed or in the future. ~See you Wednesday!Cubmaster Sam

Scout Law Highlight: Brave“A Scout is Brave. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.

BSA Medical Forms

Annual Health and Medical Records every year is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. These medical forms need to be present for every person attending any scouting event.  This includes den meetings, pack meetings, NOVA Club meetings, hikes, camp-outs, and so forth. And include copy of insurance cards.  No digital copies can be accepted.  This a legal requirements from National. Forms from last year or this summer have been shredded. Everyone need to submit new forms for this year. That means the parent staying with the scout for the hike needs a form.  Little sister who comes to den meetings and joins in a bit needs form. Grandma who attends the event with the scout because parents are working needs a form. We want to stress that these people are welcome at Pack 195 . We just need the proper form for them to attend. We recommend if the person attends fairly regularly, just turn in a form now to make it less of a hassle.   There will be a table right at sign-in for the pack meeting with forms to complete. We suggest being proactive and bringing copies of insurance cards to the meeting.

BSA Medical Form

Popcorn

Raise Money for your scout to help pay Pack Dues and fund our wonderful Council! Sell popcorn door to door, digitally to friends and family through social media, or reserve a storefront shift. Engaged families can cover all pack dues with this fundraiser. More information will be discussed at the parent breakout of our first pack meeting. For those who are new—1/3 of sales go to the scout, 1/3 stay with the district, and 1/3 go to pay for the product. All product will be provided by the pack, the only thing you need to bring is a cell phone to accept digital payments. We will have 2 hours shifts available between 10am and 4pm at the Lowe’s  on TV HWY now and running most weekends until October 12th. There will be more information presented at the meteting, but the first step is to download and register your scout through the Trails End app.  Our “Unit Code” is 3APX4.

Trails  End App Sign Up

NOVA Club

The NOVA Club meets several times throughout the year to work on various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. This optional club is open for ranks Wolf and higher. Scouts may choose to earn one or several awards each year.  The NOVA Club features two optional parts: NOVA Awards and the SuperNova Awards.   There are 11 NOVA Awards scouts can earn from Wolf to AOL ranks.  Each award can only be earned once.  Three to four awards are offered each year (see flyer). By working with an adult counselor, various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM. Each module incorporates learning with cool activities and applies STEM to everyday life and scouting. This year we are offering 3 more awards (see flyer). The Cub Scout Supernova award recognizes superior achievement by a Cub Scout in the fields of STEM. It has more rigorous requirements than the Nova awards. The requirements and activities were designed to motivate youth.  There are two award options: Wolves and Bears can earn the Dr. Alvarez Award and Webelos and AOLs can earn the Dr. Townes Award.  Each award can only be earned once.   We already began working on both SuperNova awards for the year last month, but we can still welcome a scout if they contact Sam by the end of the month.

NOVA Club Flyer

Upcoming Events

October Pack MeetingScout will be brave this month by practicing and performing easy skits/songs at the meeting.  We will also vote on the location for Spring Camp-Out. Host Den Webelos please arrive at 6 PM to set-up. Field Uniforms (button down shirts and neckerchiefs) Wednesday October 1st @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary Cafeteria

Fall Camp-OutOpen to all scouting families.Get excited for games, skills, campfire, songs, and more. All scouts, family, and friends welcome! $15 person will be billed through Scout Accounts. Saturday October 4th to  Sunday 5th @ Camp Ireland, Hillsboro RSVP required with number of people attending by October 2nd. If you want do not want to stay the night and leave after campfire around 8:30 PM, please add that comment to the RSVPRSVP

Monthly Parent/Leader MeetingAll parents always welcome to join to stay better informed about the pack! All leaders required to attend or send notes beforehand if unable to join the call. Thursday October 16th 7 PM on DiscordEmail notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com.Discord Link

Webelos WoodsThis district event is open to all Webelos and AOL scouts ONLY. A separate email about this event and other important crossover info went out last month. Talk to your den leader if you need more info. Friday October 17th to Sunday 19th @ Camp Meriwether Sign-up

Hiking ClubEnjoy a wonderful all levels hike. All Scouts need to be carrying the Essential Six. Scouts can earn Hiking Sticks and mile marker chips. Get more details at the on Scoutbook or Contact Colleen with questions. Sunday October 26th @ 1:00 PM Silver Falls State ParkRSVP

OMSI OutingOpen to all scouts, required for those earning the Science Everywhere NOVA Award offered in November. Parents are requiredto attend with kids. Siblings welcome.  All attending need to submit a current medical form. Please bring a snack lunch or be prepared to purchase your own food. $12 per person, billed through the Pack. Includes general admission and a submarine tour. RSVP through sign-up genius by 11/7 REQUIRED Saturday November 22nd @ 10 AM OMSIRSVP REQUIRED

University of ScoutingThe University of Scouting is an annual supplemental training event for adult leaders in Scouting America, designed to provide in-depth training across various program areas. Open for all adult leaders, regardless of function or program area. Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, U of S is packed with fun, learning, and fellowship to help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to your Scouts. HIGHLY suggested for all current den leaders,  assistant den leaders,  club or event chairs, or any adult interested in a role in the future.The Pack will reimburse fees for any registered leader.  Learn more

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

September Newsletter   Back to School, Back to Bobcat Welcome to the 2025-2026 Scouting Year! There is a lot of vital information in this newsletter, thank you for bearing with me for it being long.   First want to say a being scouting welcome to Liz Brown as our new Committee Chair! And another big welcome to Matt Brown as our new Assistant Cubmaster! Woohoo! We are gonna dive right into the year with a “Back to Bobcat” pack meeting. We will review the basics of bobcat and scouting during the meeting to set the tone for year. Scouts can grab their boat kits for the Raingutter Regatta if they haven’t already.   ~See you Wednesday!Cubmaster Sam  Scout Law Highlight: Obedient“A Scout is Loyal. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.”  Den Meetings Den meetings are where the real adventure happens!  At the meetings, scouts do activities like games, sports, crafts, hands on learning and field trips! During these meetings, scout progress towards a badge of rank. Each of the ranks in Cub Scouting has its own requirements that are age appropriate. Do Your Best to have your scout attend as many den meetings as possible this year. Scouting is best in-person with friends!  The link below is a general overview of when dens are meeting, please talk to your leader or see Scoutbook for more details. Den Meeting Schedule BSA Medical Forms Annual Health and Medical Records every year is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. These medical forms need to be present for every person attending any scouting event.  This includes den meetings, pack meetings, NOVA Club meetings, hikes, camp-outs, and so forth. And include copy of insurance cards.  No digital copies can be accepted.  This a legal requirements from National. Forms from last year or this summer have been shredded. Everyone need to submit new forms for this year. That means the parent staying with the scout for the hike needs a form.  Little sister who comes to den meetings and joins in a bit needs form. Grandma who attends the event with the scout because parents are working needs a form. We want to stress that these people are welcome at Pack 195 . We just need the proper form for them to attend. We recommend if the person attends fairly regularly, just turn in a form now to make it less of a hassle.   There will be a table right at sign-in for the pack meeting with forms to complete.  We suggest being proactive and bringing copies of insurance cards to the meeting. BSA Medical Form Popcorn Raise Money for your scout to help pay Pack Dues and fund our wonderful Council! Sell popcorn door to door, digitally to friends and family through social media, or reserve a storefront shift. Engaged families can cover all pack dues with this fundraiser. More information will be discussed at the parent breakout of our first pack meeting. For those who are new—1/3 of sales go to the scout, 1/3 stay with the district, and 1/3 go to pay for the product. All product will be provided by the pack, the only thing you need to bring is a cell phone to accept digital payments. We will have 2 hours shifts available between 10am and 4pm at the Lowe’s  on TV HWY beginning the weekend of September 13th and running most weekends until October 12th. There will be more information presented at the first Pack meeting, but the first step is to download and register your scout through the Trails End app.  Our “Unit Code” is 3APX4. Trails  End App Sign Up Raingutter Regatta We are only a few weeks from one of our pack’s beloved annual events! The Raingutter Regatta is a pack-wide miniature boat race.  The Scouts use a kit to build a trimaran sailboat that is “wind-powered” by blowing on the sail. They can work to make their boat more aerodynamic, and they can decorate it. Scouts then race their boats in water-filled rain gutters, with adults timing each boat.  Kits can be picked-up at the September Pack Meeting, or by contacting Jo Richards. We will accept racer all the way up to the start of the race.  See upcoming events for more details. Boat and Racing TipsContact Jo to get kit if you can’t attend the Pack Meeting Hiking Club The hiking club is returning for another year of outdoor fun!  It is open to all scouts, family, and friends.  Each month, we meet at different local trail for an all-levels hikes.  These hikes are a great way to spend quality time outdoors, get some fun exercise, and can be even used to rank adventure requirements.  To celebrate scouts’ hiking achievements, we award those who attend 3 hikes their very own leader-crafted hiking stick! And, they can earn chip token for every 5 miles they hike.  To get started or continue your hiking journey, check out our September hike info below.   NOVA Club The NOVA Club meets several times throughout the year to work on various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. This optional club is open for ranks Wolf and higher. Scouts may choose to earn one or several awards each year.  The NOVA Club features two part: NOVA Awards and the SuperNova Awards.   There are 11 NOVA Awards scouts can earn from Wolf to AOL ranks.  Each award can only be earned once.  Three to four awards are offered each year (see flyer). By working with an adult counselor, various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM. Each module incorporates learning with cool activities and applies STEM to everyday life and scouting. This year we are offering 3 of the awards; in WILD (wildlife and ecology) in October, Down and Dirty (geology ) in February, and Fearful Symmetry (math and patterns) in May. The Cub Scout Supernova award recognizes superior achievement by a Cub Scout in the fields of STEM. It has more rigorous requirements than the Nova awards. The requirements and activities were designed to motivate youth.  There are two award options: Wolves and Bears can earn the Dr. Alvarez Award and Webelos and AOLs can earn the Dr. Townes Award.  Each award can only be earned once. NOVA Club Flyer  Upcoming Events September Pack Meeting Back to scouting, back to Bobcat. Our first pack meeting of the scouting year we will review scouting basics and get ready for a fun year. Host Den AOL please arrive at 6 PM to set-up. Field Uniforms (button down shirts and neckerchiefs) Wednesday Sept 3rd @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary Cafeteria Hiking Club Enjoy a wonderful all levels hike. All Scouts need to be carrying the Essential Six. Scouts can earn Hiking Sticks and mile marker chips. Get more details at the on Scoutbook or Contact Colleen with questions. Sunday September 14th @ 1:00 PM Chehalem Nature ParkRSVPMonthly Parent/Leader MeetingAll parents always welcome to join to stay better informed about the pack! All leaders required to attend or send notes beforehand if unable to join the call. Thursday September 18th 7 PM on DiscordEmail notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com. Discord Link Raingutter Regatta A fun, scout-powered boat race for all ranks! See above for more info on boat kit pick-up. Saturday September 20th @ 11:00 AM Imlay Elementary Blacktop AreaSuper NOVA Club Meeting The first meeting of the year for scouts (Wolf and higher) interested in earning the SuperNova Award.  We will map out their year and learn some scientific basics. Open to scouts Wolf rank and higher.RSVP on Scoutbook required. Tuesday September 23rd @ Imlay Cafeteria 6:00 PMRSVP Fall Camp-Out Open to all scouting families.Get excited for two days/one night of games, skills, campfire, songs, s’mores, star gazing, and a little community service. All scouts, family, and friends welcome! $15 person will be billed through Scout Accounts. Saturday October 4th to  Sunday 5th @ Camp Ireland, Hillsboro RSVP required with number of people attending RSVP Webelos Woods This district event is open to all Webelos and AOL scouts ONLY. A separate email about this event and other important crossover info will go out this week to those dens. Friday October 17th to Sunday 19th @ Camp Meriwether Sign-up OMSI Outing Open to all scouts, required for those earning the Science Everywhere NOVA Award offered in November. Parents are requiredto attend with kids. Siblings welcome.  All attending need to submit a current medical form. Please bring a snack lunch or be prepared to purchase your own food. $12 per person, billed through the Pack. Includes general admission and a submarine tour. RSVP through sign-up genius by 11/7 REQUIRED Saturday November 22nd @ 10 AM OMSI RSVP REQUIRED  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

View this email in your browserSeptember NewsletterBack to School, Back to BobcatWelcome to the 2024-2025 Scouting Year! There is a lot of vital information in this newsletter, thank you for bearing with me for it being long. We are gonna dive right into the year with a “Back to Bobcat” pack meeting. Under the new program, Bobcat is now a adventure at every rank. We will review the basics of bobcat and scouting during the meeting to set the tone for year. Scouts can grab their boat kits for the Raingutter Regatta if they haven’t already.  And each den will also design a den flag! ~See you Wednesday! Cubmaster Sam Scout Law Highlight: Loyal“A Scout is Loyal. Show how that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.”Den MeetingsDen meetings are where the real adventure happens!  At the meetings, scouts do activities like games, sports, crafts, hands on learning and field trips! During these meetings, scout progress towards a badge of rank. Each of the ranks in Cub Scouting has its own requirements that are age appropriate. Do Your Best to have your scout attend as many den meetings as possible this year. Scouting is best in-person with friends!  The link below is a general overview of when dens are meeting, please talk to your leader or see Scoutbook for more details.Den Meeting ScheduleBSA Medical FormsAnnual Health and Medical Records every year is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. These medical forms need to be present for every person attending any scouting event.  This includes den meetings, pack meetings, NOVA Club meetings, hikes, camp-outs, and so forth. And include copy of insurance cards.  No digital copies can be accepted.  This a legal requirements from National. Forms from last year or this summer have been shredded. Everyone need to submit new forms for this year. That means the parent staying with the scout for the hike needs a form.  Little sister who comes to den meetings and joins in a bit needs form. Grandma who attends the event with the scout because parents are working needs a form. We want to stress that these people are welcome at Pack 195 . We just need the proper form for them to attend. We recommend if the person attends fairly regularly, just turn in a form now to make it less of a hassle.   There will be a table right at sign-in for the pack meeting with forms to complete. We suggest being proactive and bringing copies of insurance cards to the meeting.BSA Medical Form PopcornRaise Money for your scout to help pay Pack Dues and fund our wonderful Council! Sell popcorn door to door, digitally to friends and family through social media, or reserve a storefront shift. Engaged families can cover all pack dues with this fundraiser. More information will be discussed at the parent breakout of our first pack meeting. Download the Trails End app and signup your scout at the link below. We have 3 two-hour store shifts each day at Lowes on TV HWY: 8 AM to 10 AM, 10 AM to Noon and Noon 20 2 PM.Sunday 9/15Sunday 9/22Saturday 9/28Sunday 9/29Saturday 10/19Sunday 10/20 More info at the September Pack Meeting.Trails  End App Sign UpRaingutter RegattaWe are only a few weeks from one of our pack’s beloved annual events! The Raingutter Regatta is a pack-wide miniature boat race.  The Scouts use a kit to build a trimaran sailboat that is “wind-powered” by blowing on the sail. They can work to make their boat more aerodynamic, and they can decorate it. Scouts then race their boats in water-filled rain gutters, with adults timing each boat.  Kits can be picked-up at the September Pack Meeting, or by contacting Jo Richards. We will accept racer all the way up to the start of the race.  See upcoming events for more details. This year will also have concession stand of popcorn and snow cones! Tell your friends to stop by to support us.Boat and Racing TipsContact Jo to get kitHiking ClubThe hiking club is returning for another year of outdoor fun!  It is open to all scouts, family, and friends.  Each month, we meet at different local trail for an all-levels hikes.  These hikes are a great way to spend quality time outdoors, get some fun exercise, and can be even used to rank adventure requirements.  To celebrate scouts’ hiking achievements, we award those who attend 3 hikes their very own leader-crafted hiking stick! And, they can earn chip token for every 5 miles they hike.  To get started or continue your hiking journey, check out our September hike info below.  NOVA ClubThe NOVA Club meets several times throughout the year to work on various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. This optional club is open for ranks Wolf and higher. Scouts may choose to earn one or several awards each year.  The NOVA Club features two part: NOVA Awards and the SuperNova Awards.   There are 11 NOVA Awards scouts can earn from Wolf to AOL ranks.  Each award can only be earned once.  Three to four awards are offered each year (see flyer). By working with an adult counselor, various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM. Each module incorporates learning with cool activities and applies STEM to everyday life and scouting. This year we are offering 3 of the awards; in WILD (wildlife and ecology) in October, Down and Dirty (geology ) in February, and Fearful Symmetry (math and patterns) in May. The Cub Scout Supernova award recognizes superior achievement by a Cub Scout in the fields of STEM. It has more rigorous requirements than the Nova awards. The requirements and activities were designed to motivate youth.  There are two award options: Wolves and Bears can earn the Dr. Alvarez Award and Webelos and AOLs can earn the Dr. Townes Award.  Each award can only be earned once.NOVA Club FlyerUpcoming EventsSeptember Pack MeetingBack to scouting, back to Bobcat. Our first pack meeting of the scouting year we will review scouting basics and get ready for a fun year. Host Den AOL please arrive at 6 PM to set-up. Field Uniforms (button down shirts and neckerchiefs) Wednesday Sept 4th @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary CafeteriaRaingutter RegattaA fun, scout-powered boat race for all ranks! See above for more info on boat kit pick-up. Saturday September 21st @ 11:00 AM Imlay Elementary Blacktop AreaHiking ClubEnjoy a wonderful all levels hike. All Scouts need to be carrying the Essential Six. Scouts can earn Hiking Sticks and mile marker chips. Get more details at the Pack Meeting or Contact Colleen with questions. Sunday September 15th @ 1:00 PM Jenkins EstateRSVPSuperNOVA Club Meeting The first meeting of the year for scouts (Wolf and higher) interested in earning the SuperNova Award.  We will map out their year and learn some scientific basics. Open to scouts Wolf rank and higher.RSVP on Scoutbook required. Tuesday September 24th @ Imlay Cafeteria 6:00 PMRSVPMonthly Parent/Leader MeetingAll parents always welcome to join to stay better informed about the pack! All leaders required to attend or send notes beforehand if unable to join the call. Thursday September 19th 7 PM on DiscordEmail notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com.Discord LinkFall Camp-OutOpen to all scouting families.Get excited for two days/one night of games, skills, campfire, songs, s’mores, star gazing, and a little community service. All scouts, family, and friends welcome! $15 person will be billed through Scout Accounts. Saturday October 14th to  Sunday 15th @ Camp Ireland, Hillsboro RSVP required with number of people attendingRSVPZoo TripAll scout and families welcome to join the NOVA Club for an outing to the zoo! This outing is required for scouts wanting to earn the Wild NOVA Award offered next month. We are planning to go at 2 PM, but may need to adjust time depending on ticket availability. We plan to bulk buy at the non-profit group discount of $15 per person. Please RSVP with total number of people, including adults and people over 1 years old, and any infants under 1 (free but still need a ticket). Deadline to RSVP is 10/3.   Saturday October 27th @ 2ish PM Oregon Zoo RSVPCouncil Event: Haunt Trails Camp-OutIf your family missed out on Summer camp, check out this awesome opportunity from the Cascade Pacific Council. A fun, Spooky Haunted time at Butte Creek Scout Ranch. Camp for the night then float around to 6 different haunts to include Horse Back Riding, Shooting Sports, Pumpkin Carving and MORE! Friday October 25th to Sunday 27th @Butte Creek Scout Ranch More info and Sign-upWhere 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 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

June Newsletter

Another Scouting Year in the Books!

Summer is almost here and this Scouting year is coming to an end.  We had SO many fun adventures. It’s been wonderful to finally have a full scouting year with all the usual events (and more) like before the pandemic. From the bottom of my heart as Cubmaster,  thank you to every family for showing up and making this year amazing. We do this all for your amazing kids—and we couldn’t do it without you.  Here’s to another year!

Important Info

Advancements Deadlines

There is NO Pack meeting this month. Instead we have Rank-Up this Saturday!  See below for details. Scouts will be moved on to their next rank and start a new scouting year! This means your scout needs to complete all the adventures/awards for their current rank by this Wednesday the 5th if you want to receive them at rank-up. For example, say your scout is Tiger. The have until the 6/5 to finish their last requirement to earn rank and have it awarded at Rank-Up on Saturday. However, your scout officially has until June 30th to complete any advancement/awards for their current rank. The next day they will be automatically move up to the next rank regardless if they made the current one or not. And advancements may not be added retroactively. Using the same example, say your Tiger scout doesn’t finish that last requirement by this Wednesday. That’s okay, still come to rank-up! Your scout has has until 6/30 finish the requirement at home and earn rank. Just notify your den leader when complete so they can record it before the deadline.  If they don’t finish it by the deadline, that’s okay too!  July 1st they are automatically a Wolf. They just didn’t get the Tiger patch, and move on to fun Wolf adventures.

Rank-up Info

What happens during rank-up? There will be three parts, first will will do a mini pack meeting to hand out any awards or rank. That we do the official crossing the bridge ceremony.  Then we will switch gears to the potluck BBQ lunch. Scouts can also play at the park during this time as well. All families, friends, and guests welcome. Please RSVP at the link below and sign-up to bring a dish. Part of the rank-up ceremony is switching out the current rank emblems for the new ones. This includes scout hats, neckerchiefs, slides, and books. We HIGHLY suggest ordering/checking the uniform library for them NOW. Supplies start selling out/go fast this time of year. What happens if your family/scout can’t attend? That’s okay, we will miss you though! Your den leader will get your awards/certificates to you over the Summer.

RSVP for Rank-Up

Program Changes for Next Year

As mentioned in two previous emails, there are several aspects of the Cub Scout program that have been updated.  A few weeks ago, the new scout rank books were released.  Cubmaster Sam ordered a copy of each to review and give to the den leaders to start planning the awesome new adventures.  Look forward to more streamline requirements and awesome new electives (like fishing, STEM, cycling, and swimming). Check the BSA website for more details, and check in within your den leaders for more details.  Please note, the books from previous years are now totally obsolete. You will need new ones for the new  scouting year.

Summer Events

Rank-UpCelebrate your scouts achievements and bridge to them the next rank. And enjoy a potluck BBQ! We suggest bring some lawn chairs to stay comfy. All Scouts, family, and guests welcome.  Scouts and leaders in Field Uniforms. RSVP required Saturday June 8th @ 11 AM to 2 PM  Orenco Woods Nature ParkRSVP Required

Annual Planning Meeting Time for the annual planning meeting for the 24-25 scouting year! The Haldermans have graciously opened up their home for us. Children are welcome to come play while adults meet.  Potluck dinner starting at 5:30 PM, so please bring a dish to share. Then we get into planning and calendar setting for next year.   Required Attendance for all den leaders and other volunteers. All parents highly suggest to attend as well.    Tuesday June 18th @ 5:30 PM The Halderman ResidenceRSVP

Fourth of July Parade Join our Charter Organization American Legion Post 6 to march in Downtown Hillsboro 4th of July Parade. More details to come soon, but we normally meeting near downtown Hillsboro around 8 AM for staging. Thursday July 4th (More details to come)

RSVP

Family Fishing Join us for family fishing at Hagg Lake.   Please bring your own gear (we are working on borrowing some gear for the scouts).   Adults must have a valid licences to fish. Kids under 12 do not need a licence. Entry fee into the park is required. Please note, this is not a swimming event. We must follow Scouting America/BSA rules at all, and are not able to safely support any swimming/getting into the water at during the event.   Saturday July 20th @10 AM to 2 PM Sain Creek Area at Hagg LakeRSVP

Hiking ClubEnjoy a wonderful all-levels hike. All Scouts need to be carrying the Essential Six. Scouts can earn a hiking stick and mile marker chips. Get more details at the pack meeting or contact Jenelle (814)-810-8314 with questions. Sunday August 11th @ 2 pm Triple C to Gale Creek LoopRSVP

Summer Picnic Say good-bye to Summer with our annual Pack 195 picnic! All scouts, family, friends, and guests are welcome! The pack will provide burgers and hot dogs, please bring a potluck dish to share.  RSVP and Sign-up below. Sunday August 25th @ 4 PM Rood Bridge Park Shelter C

RSVP Required

Struggling with Scoutbook? Watch this video. Where buy uniforms? Nor’West Scout Shop and LaHaie’s Hillsboro Where do I place patches? Guide to Insignia Placement Who do I talk to about […]? Pack Structure and roles What does that mean?  Scouting Glossary

Use your own custom HTMLView this email in your browserSeptember NewsletterLife’s a Beach! Welcome to the 2023-2024 Scouting Year! There is a lot of vital information in this newsletter, thank you for bearing with me for it being long. We are gonna dive right into the year with a Beach themed pack meeting. There will a game and song or two. Scouts can grab their boat kits for the Raingutter Regatta. And each den will make a den flag! This meeting is sure to be a big cheerful splash. ~See you Wednesday!Cubmaster SamScout Law Highlight: Cheerful“Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.”Den MeetingsDen meetings are where the real adventure happens!  At the meetings, scouts do activities like games, sports, crafts, hands on learning and field trips! During these meetings, scout progress towards a badge of rank. Each of the ranks in Cub Scouting has its own requirements that are age appropriate. Do Your Best to have your scout attend as many den meetings as possible this year. Scouting is best in-person with friends!  The link below is a general overview of when dens are meeting, please talk to your leader or see Scoutbook for more details. Den Meeting Schedule BSA Medical Forms Annual Health and Medical Records every year is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. These medical forms need to be present for every person attending any scouting event.  This includes den meetings, pack meetings, NOVA Club meetings, hikes, camp-outs, and so forth. And include copy of insurance cards.  No digital copies can be accepted.  This a legal requirements from BSA that the Pack intends to comply with moving forward. Forms from last year or this summer have been shredded. Everyone need to submit new forms for this year. And we mean EVERYONE. Everyone participating.  We need a form for each scout, attending adult, sibling, and guest.  That means the parent staying with the scout for the hike needs a form.  Little sister who comes to den meetings and joins in a bit needs form. Grandma  who attends the event with the scout because parents are working needs a form.  We want to stress that these people are all at Pack 195 . We just need the proper form for them to attend. We recommend if the person attends fairly regularly, just turn in a form now to make it less of a hassle.   This does mean leaders will need to turn away people without completed forms turned in.  Again, this a legal requirement from BSA designed to keep you safe in an emergency. And allow us to get you proper care as well.   We are streamlining the collection process to make it easier for everyone though!  The Medical Form Coordinator Summer will have a table at the September and October Pack Meetings. She will have printed forms to fill out there, and will accepted already completed forms printed at home.  She will even have a portable copier for copies of insurance cards.    To make transporting the needed forms to events, Summer will make copies the forms as well. Then we can distribute them to necessary leaders. For example, one for your den leader, one to hiking coordinator, one for camp-outs, & so forth. We know you will have more questions. Please reach out Summer or talk to her at Pack Meeting. BSA Medical Form Popcorn Our Fall Popcorn Fundraiser is here!! This is an easy way to raise funds for your scout’s entire scouting year to potentially  paid for.  We are talking dues, camp-outs, winter lodge, and summer camp—-totally covered. If you wish to participate and have not done so already, please register each scouts for a Trail’s End account. You will use those links to share with anyone you would like to invite to order directly from your scout online now. If you are a parent who will be with your scout at storefront sales or doing wagon sales, be sure to download the Trail’s End app on your phone. Once you have created your account and are linked to our Pack you can see the available storefront shifts and reserve for your scout. Tips on successful selling. More info at the September Pack Meeting. Contact Popcorn Kernel Jessica Dorsey Raingutter Regatta We are only 2 weeks from one of our pack’s beloved annual events! The Raingutter Regatta is a pack-wide miniature boat race.  The Scouts use a kit to build a trimaran sailboat that is “wind-powered” by blowing on the sail. They can work to make their boat more aerodynamic, and they can decorate it. Scouts then race their boats in water-filled rain gutters, with adults timing each boat.  Kits can be picked-up at the September Pack Meeting, or by contacting Jo Richards.  We will be accepting racer now all the way up to day off.  See upcoming events for more details. Boat and Racing TipsContact Jo to get kit Hiking Club The hiking club is returning for another year of outdoor fun!  It is open to all scouts, family, and friends.  Each month, we meet at different local trail for an all-levels hikes.  These hikes are a great way to spend quality time outdoors, get some fun exercise, and can be even used to rank adventure requirements.  To celebrate scouts’ hiking achievements, we award those who attend 3 hikes their very own leader-crafted hiking stick! And, they can earn chip token for every 5 miles they hike.  To get started or continue your hiking journey, check out our September hike info below. We want to say a BIG thank-you to Jenny for all her time and effort as the coordinator last year. She brought such amazing ideas to the role that the program model is being used as an example all over the council!  Her scout is crossing over this spring, hence her stepping back from the role.  But have no fear! Our original Hiking Coordinator Jenelle steps backs in the role! We are excited to see what she is planning some awesome stuff—-we can’t wait! NOVA Club The NOVA Club meets several times throughout the year to work on various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. This optional club is open for ranks Wolf and higher. Scouts may choose to earn one or several awards each year.  The NOVA Club features two part: NOVA Awards and the SuperNova Awards.   There are 11 NOVA Awards scouts can earn from Wolf to AOL ranks.  Each award can only be earned once.  Three to four awards are offered each year (see flyer). By working with an adult counselor, various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM. Each module incorporates learning with cool activities and applies STEM to everyday life and scouting.   The Cub Scout Supernova award recognizes superior achievement by a Cub Scout in the fields of STEM. It has more rigorous requirements than the Nova awards. The requirements and activities were designed to motivate youth.  There are two award options: Wolves and Bears can earn the Dr. Alvarez Award and Webelos and AOLs can earn the Dr. Townes Award.  Each award can only be earned once. NOVA Club Flyer Upcoming Events: September Pack Meeting Life’s a Beach!  Enjoy the beauty of nature, have fun, and know water safety. Our first pack meeting of the scouting year will try to hold on to summer a bit longer with a Cheerful beach theme. Which will include making den flags! Host Den AOL 2&10 please arrive at 6 PM to set-up. Wednesday Sept 6th @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary Cafeteria Raingutter Regatta A fun, scout-powered boat race for all ranks! See above for more info on boat kit pick-up. Saturday September 16th @ 2:00 PM Imlay Elementary Blacktop Area Hiking Club Enjoy a wonderful all levels hike. All Scouts need to be carrying the Essential Six. Scouts can earn Hiking Sticks and mile marker chips. Get more details at the Pack Meeting or Contact Jenelle with questions. Sunday September 17th @ 1:00 PM Jackson Bottom WetlandsRSVP NOVA Club Meeting The first NOVA Club meeting of the year will kick off with the Tech Talk. This award focuses on technology development and advancement over the last century. Open to scouts Wolf rank and higher.RSVP on Scoutbook required. Scouts must attend this meeting and the outing  on 10/2 to earn this award. Monday September 18th @ Imlay Cafeteria 6:00 PM RSVP for Tech Talk Nova AwardMonthly Parent/Leader Meeting All parents always welcome to join to stay better informed about the pack! All leaders required to attend or send notes beforehand if unable to join the call. Thursday September 21st 7 PM on DiscordEmail notes to scoutpack195@gmail.com.Discord Link NOVA Club Outing Learn about the technology used to put stuff on you TV! To complete the Tech Talk Award, we will visit our local community access TV station,  Tulatin Valley Community Television (TVCTV). Open to all scouts and families, even if scout is not earning the NOVA Award. RSVP on Scoutbook required. If NOVA Scout cannot attend, email Sam for virtual alternative. Monday October 2nd @ TVCTV Station 5:30 PM. RSVP for  TVCTV Station Visit Fall Camp-Out Open to all scouting families.Get excited for two days/one night of games, skills, campfire, songs, s’mores, star gazing, and a little community service. All scouts, family, and friends welcome! $15 person will be billed through Scout Accounts. Saturday October 14th to  Sunday 15th @ Camp Ireland, Hillsboro RSVP required with number of people attendingRSVP 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