Summer 2023 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Bonneville Dam Tour
All Scouts, family, and friends welcome for a tour for Washington Shore Visitor Center of the Bonneville Dam!

All attending are REQUIRED to turn in complete BSA medical forms with copies for insurance cards to attend. May be turned in day of. No digital copies accepted. If you turned one in for Spring Camp-out or Summer Camp, you are good if it is still accurate.

It’s about a 90 minute drive from Hillsboro. If you take 84 on the Oregon side, please note there is a $3 each way toll on the Bridge of the Gods. Please also leave with a full tank of gas, there is limited gas stations in the Gorge. We suggest eating beforehand or bringing a sack lunch to eat after the tour as there is no food options nearby. No backpacks permitted on the tour.

Carpooling is also an option, sign up here
Monday July 31st @ 12:30 PM Washington Shore Visitor Center North Bonneville, WA

Annual Planning Meeting
All parents extremely welcome to attend to help make the program awesome.

REQUIRED attendance for key 3, all den leaders, assistant den leaders, and other key program positions.
In the event you absolutely cannot attend, you must notify Sam AND are required to submit notes on program suggestions/needs for the year NO LATER than 1 week before. Your position will be reviewed if this is not done.  Proposed Year Plan and Proposed Pack Meeting Plan
Wednesday August 2nd @ 7:00 PM The Halderman Residence 799 SE 60th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Nature Adventure
Join the Hiking Club for a more in-depth look at nature! Learn about native plants, invasive species, tree health, and other fun stuff! A little less hiking, and more hands-on fun.

Open to all ranks, family, and friends!

**Required for all Webelos and AOLs working on the SuperNova Award.**

All scouts need to be carry the Essential 6. Due to the summer heat, scouts cannot attend without water and sun protection. We want everyone to be safe!
Saturday August 12th @ 10:00 AM Hyland Forest Park

Pack Picnic
Join Pack 195 for the 3rd Annual Summer Picnic! All scouts, families, and friends welcome. Games, crafts, tie-dye, and pick-up your Raingutter Regatta Kits!

The Pack will provide hot dogs, burgers, buns, and condiments. Please sign-up for a pot-luck side dish AND let us know how many will be attending. Email Sam with dietary restrictions we can accommodate.
Saturday August 26th @ 4:00 PM Rood Bridge Park Shelter CRSVP

September Pack Meeting
We will assume our regular scouting program in September. Save the date for the first pack meeting of the scouting year! More info on theme and host den will be available after the annual planning meeting.  
Wednesday September 6th @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary School Cafeteria
General Welcome Info to refresh returning families and orient new ones.

September 2022 Newsletter

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September NewsletterBack to School and back to Scouting! Thirteen scouts already blazed the scouting trail this year by earning the National Summertime Activity Award. This award is given to any scout who participate in at least one Pack activity each Summer month. Also, Dens 2, 3, 6, 7, and 10 for earned the award at the Den Level! AND once again we earned the award at the Pack level as well! Make sure your scout attends the Pack Meeting next Wednesday to get their patch/pin!We hope you had a wonderful summer, and ready to dive into s’more scouting fun! We have many awesome adventures planned this year. Make sure you check out the ScoutBook Calendar to stay up to date on all the Den and Pack fun!
Scout Law Highlight:COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners. Encourage your scout to be courteous everyday. Use good manners, practice the Outdoor Code, say please and thank you often, practice good sportsmanship—-and listen to your parents, teachers, and scout leaders.
Pack Meetings
Pack Meetings are still on the 1st Wednesday each month at 6:30 PM in the Imlay Elementary Cafeteria. All scouts and parents should to attend to stay up to date on Pack info, receive scout awards, and join in the fun! We plan to be in person for all meetings this year unless we are mandated to do otherwise. Family, friends, and guests always welcome! Rumor has it the September meeting may involve marshmallow shooters…..Pack Meeting Wednesday September 7th @ 6:30 PM Imlay Elementary CafeteriaThis year each den will take turns hosting the meetings. Host duties will include set-up/clean-up, flags, skit or joke during the meeting, and refreshments for afterward. Check on the Scoutbook Calendar or with your Den Leader for your den’s hosting month. This month Wolf Dens 1 & 3 are kicking off the hosting duties. Please arrive by 5:45 PM to set-up. Check with Den Leader Lisa for more details.
Den Meeting Info
Fundraiser Popcorn Sale
We are less than two weeks away from receiving product for the start of our Fall Popcorn Fundraiser!! If you are participating and have not done so already, please register each of your scouts for a Trail’s End account. You will use those links now to share with anyone you would like to invite to order directly from your scout online. 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.Questions? Contact Popcorn Kernel Jessica Dorsey
Register Trail’s End
How to Use Trail’s End App
Successful Selling Tips
Upcoming Events
Raingutter Regatta
Boat kits will be available at the Pack Meeting or contact Regatta Captain Jo Richards to pick-up a kit.Ready to start working on your boat? Official Rules here. Saturday September 24th @ 2:00 PM Imlay Elementary Blacktop AreaContact Jo
Hiking Club
Join new Hiking Coordinator Jenny Leedy for an awesome all levels hike! The hiking club is also kicking it up a notch this year was Hiking Sticks! Get more details at the Pack Meeting or Contact Jenny with questions.Saturday September 17th @ 10:00 AM Tryon Creek State ParkContact Jenny
SuperNova Award
This optional award recognizes superior achievement by a Scout in the fields of STEM. The requirements and activities were designed to motivate youth and recognize more in-depth, advanced achievement in STEM-related activities. This award will take most of the scouting year to earn. This initial meeting scouts will work with the Counselor to develop a plan to earn the award. Open to all scouts Wolf Rank and higher. More about Nova Club. Sunday September 11th @ 4:00 PM The Reddy ResidenceEmail RSVP
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May 2022 Bulletin

May 2022: World of Scouting 

This month we highlight the scout law of reverent. Reverent means feeling or showing a deep solemn respect. A Scout is reverent when they show respect for the beliefs of others. This month we focus on experiencing the customs of our friends from other countries—like the scouting games from Japan and India you played for the gathering activity at the Pack Meeting. You can play Sudoku and Kaooa at home with your family, too! 

More Scouts earned rank this month! Congratulation to our loyal Lions Bear Reddy, Ben Thaxton, Juliet Slaughter, Kallie Gasparakis, Liam Flick, and Lincoln Morrison; terrific Tigers Megan Halderman, Evie Richards, Jet Rissel, Topher Chatham; and the wonderful Wolf Bodie Thaxton. We are so proud you all attained this honor and hope you will continue to progress through the elective adventures until you reach the time to start work on the next rank.  

Upcoming Events and Meetings: Please see Scout Track or previous emails for more details  

  • The 2nd Tiger’s Annual Bike Rodeo Saturday May 7th @ 2:00PM Reedville Creek Park. Please bring your own bike and helmet. All ranks and siblings welcome.  
  • NOVA Club Rice Museum Visit Sunday May 8th @10:30 AM. There are few spots open, even for Scouts who just want to come check out the museum for free without earning the award. Please contact Cubmaster Sam ASAP 
  • Spring Camp-Out May 14th to 15th @ Camp Clark. Sign-up is closed now and details have been sent out to those participating. Contact Sam or Josh with questions.  
  • Parent & Leader Meeting Wednesday May 18th @ 7 PM on Zoom. Open to all parents and volunteers to stay informed, ask questions, and bring forth new ideas. Zoom Link 
  • Memorial Day Flag Placement Saturday May 21st @ 10 AM Valley Memorial Cemetery. All ranks welcome. Please wear Class A uniforms and closed-toe shoes.  
  • Rank-Up June 12th @ 4 PM Camp Ireland. Celebrate the end of another Scouting year with the entire Pack! We will start off with more of a Pack Meeting feel– skits, songs, and giving out awards and rank. Then we will break for Pizza and cake. Then we will transition to more a campfire feel for each den to move to the next rank. Please purchase or check the uniform library for the necessary rank-up supplies for your scout (neckerchief, slide, hat, book, blue/tan shirt, etc.) Check with your den leader for uniform information.  RSVP Here 

Open Volunteer Positions: Email Sam or Josh for more details 

  • Assistant Committee Chair (to take over as Committee Chair next year when Josh crosses over with Ruth.) Please note the Pack will have to shut down without a Committee Chair next year, so this is your time to step up and learn the role from Josh.  
  • Recruitment Chair 
  • Hiking Club Coordinator  
  • Community Service Coordinator  
  • Webmaster 

Pack Resources: 

  • Bottle Drop Bags-  Ask your Den Leader or pick up at Pack Meeting. Helps fund our pack so we can have more awesome adventures and events.  
  • Pack Website 
  • Pack Facebook Page– We LOVE to share our scouting adventures with the community. Please send photos or updates to share any time! 
  • Scout Track– Online system to track scouts’ achievements, online calendar, and contact information for dens and pack.  
  • NOVA Award Club— Open to all Wolves, Bears, and Webelos interest in STEM activities. Cubmaster Sam frlightprincess@gmail.com