April and Beyond
Hello Pack 29:
Here are the upcoming events for Pack 29: (you can also find all our activities on the calendar page) Details to Follow!
April 10: Pack Meeting (rank advancement)
April 20-22 – Spring Campout – Green Valley Bible Camp
May 8: Pack Meeting – Fun with a Purpose
June 2: Summer Celebration – 10:30am – 2pm – J.B. Hunt Park, East Pavilion – (picnic and water game fun)
July 21: Rocket Time – Fellowship Church, Rogers
August 11/12: Back to school party – TBA
Spring Events
The Spring Campout is just around the corner, but we have a lot of activity going on before that. Please check out the Pack 29 calendar on the website or by loging into your Scout Track account.
March Pack Meeting is the Dad and Lad Bake Auction. Bring your goodies and get ready to bid high to help out the pack. Feel free to invite the neighborhood as it is a fun event for everyone.
www.bsapack29.com/calendar
Upcoming Events – Pack 29
Hello Pack 29,
We have a busy time ahead in Scouting. Here are some upcoming items to remember:
December 13: Pack Meeting
-Core value is Faith (what a great time to celebrate)
-Popcorn Prizes
-2012 registrations are due at the Pack Meeting.
-Pinewood derby cars will be for sale. $4.
School Closed Dec. 21st – Jan. 4th
January 2012:
-Jan 10 – Pack Meeting
-Jan. 21 – Pinewood derby
– Rules and annoucement can be found on Downloads page)
Have a save Holiday Season and start working on those Cars!
Veterans Day
November 11, 2011 is Veterans day.
To those who have served or are serving to defend and protect our Great Nation: Thank You!
To our Scouts: Take notice in our Flag and pay attention to the words in the Pledge of Allegiance. Take time to learn about our Country and the Proud History we have. If you know someone who has served in the Armed Forces, please say Thank You, today, or any day.
Official Proclomation from the President of the United States:
http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/docs/veterans_day_proclamation.pdf
Popcorn Pick-up & Delivery
Popcorn Pick-up time is upon us. Now it is time to get your Popcorn and Deliver it to those wonderful customers.
Pack 29 will have Popcorn Pick-up on Friday 11/11/11 and Saturday 11/12/11. In order to make the Pick-ups a bit more organized, each family needs to sign up for a time slot at the Pack Meeting on Nov. 8. Times will be every 10 minutes during the following times:
-Friday 11/11, 3:30pm -8pm
-Saturday 11/12, 9am – 11am
Pick-up will be at 4376 Stonecrest, Springdale. (located in Stonecrest Subdivision on the SE corner of Wagon Wheel and Silent Grove Rd)
All popcorn needs to be picked up this weekend and needs to be delivered to the customer before Thanksgiving. If you are unable to make the Pack Meeting or the Pick-up, please let your Den Leader know this week. Prizes and Totals will be announced at the December Pack Meeting.
Thanks to ALL for another GREAT Pack 29 Popcorn Sale.
Fall into Scouting
WOW!!! Fall has snuck up on us fast and there is a Ton going on in Pack 29 in November and December. I hope all of our Old and New Cub Scouts are starting to “Fall into Scouting”. As we settle in to the scouting year, finish up our fundraisers, and start working on our badges, the true Spirit of Scouting starts to shine. Look out Fall, Pack 29 is ready!
But before we jump into these upcoming Holiday months, first, let’s get some Chatter going about that Fantastic Campout on Oct. 21-23. Camp Survivor was definitely a hit and it looked like all the boys had a blast. I have to say that the weather will make this campout a memorable one for sure:
- From a chilly evening where you could see every star, to a warming day allowing us to enjoy so much Fun and Learning, then ending the campfire with a low rumble and a light show. -
It’s Amazing how lighting can motivate 190 campers to tear down camp in RECORD TIME. Great Times! – Thank you Campout Committe
Coming up this month:
-November Pack Meeting: Bobcat Ceremony for our newest Scouts.
-Popcorn Distribution: dates to be announced soon
Fall Campout – Oct. 21-23
Fall Campout is fast approaching. The Campout is Oct. 21-23 at Natural Falls State Park in Oklahoma. To get to Natural Falls, take US412 west, 6 miles past West Siloam Springs, go South on N4680 Rd (large sign for the Park), turn left at the T and follow to Ranger Station on Right.
Please check in at the Ranger Station on arrival, before heading to the camping area. We are Pack 29 and camping in the Airy Tent area. Natural Falls State Park has many amenities, such as: Bathrooms, showers, firepits, water access, a playground and great Hiking trails.
Camp set up begins on Friday afternoon w/ official activities kicking off at 9am on Saturday. We will have lots of fun at our “Survivor” activities and the Campfire later that night. Please be sure to bring your Red Activity Shirt and your Class A uniform.
We will be doing a Service Project during our Campout, to help Natural Falls State Park. Pack 29 will provide gloves to the scouts, but we ask that Parents please provide their own gloves for the project.
Lastly, if you need suggestions on what to take camping, please check out the Camp Checklist in the Downloads page on www.bsapack29.com.
See you at Camp!
Popcorn Kickoff 2011
Tonight we announce the kickoff for the annual popcorn fundraiser. Here’s some help:
1. Safety first!
It bears repeating – scouts should sell only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Scouts should never enter a stranger’s home when selling popcorn.
2. What is the goal?
The goal is for each scout to fill one order sheet. This allows the scout to attend the Fast Lanes lock-in/party. In terms of dollars, we are asking that families sell at least $350 in gross sales.
3. When are orders due to Pack 29?
Orders are due to your Den Leaders with all necessary monies on or before Tuesday, October 25th.
4. When should we collect the money?
Always collect the money up-front. The money is due to the pack when the order is received. You may turn in orders to your Den Leader any time they permit. In fact, turning in orders early will allow for early processing and the inevitable processing of bad checks. This is not required, though, just a suggestion.
5. When will we be able to deliver the popcorn?
We expect by the second week of November. We have not yet scheduled delivery to the Pack. However, after delivery, you should deliver to your customers promptly.
6. Where we will get the popcorn?
We are tentatively expecting to distribute the popcorn from a home near T.G. Smith. More details to follow…
7. What are the awards my boy will earn?
Boys will earn prizes outlined in the popcorn brochure. Additionally, the top 10 earners will be able to select a prize provided by the pack. The top earner will have first pick and so on.
8. Who is supposed to sell the popcorn?
All scouts in Pack 29 from Tigers to Webelos II should participate in the popcorn sale. Selling promotes many positive traits and skills, from exercise to learning how to communicate to counting money. Please involve your scout as much as possible.
9. Where should checks be written?
Write checks to ‘BSA Pack 29′.
10. Shy scout? Need tips?
Trail’s End, the company that provides our popcorn, provides many helpful tips on their website. Take a look at: http://www.trails-end.com/trailsend/scouts/
11. How do I sell online?
Scouts can setup an online account at http://www.trails-end.com/trailsend/scouts/login_register1.jsp. If you need help, you can contact the Popcorn Kernel. The unit type is ‘Pack’ and our unit number is ’0029′.
12. Who can I contact for more information?
The Popcorn Kernel for Pack 29 is Eric Roberts. He can be reached at rookhurst {at} gmail.com or 841-5794. All questions received will be responded to. If you are not receiving a return phone call with 48 hours, it is possible the return phone number was not understood clearly, so please try to make contact again.
For more information about our pack and scouting, visit our Pack 29 website at http://www.bsapack29.com
Regards,
Eric Roberts
“Popcorn Kernel”
2011 Scouting Year / register now
2011-2012 Scouting Year
Welcome back Cub Scout Pack 29! It’s time to start a new year of Scouting. The first pack meeting of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30pm at TG Smith Elementary.
Recruiting
If you are wanting to join Pack 29 we have a Cub Scout Rally to register new scouts scheduled on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00pm at Willis Shaw Elementary. We hope to see you there! You may also attend the first pack meeting of the year to register.
Pinewood Derby 2011
Pack 29 leaders want to encourage scouts to work on their Pinewood Derby cars over the holiday break. The race will be here quick and we want everyone to have plenty of time. If you are looking for building materials, keep in mind the Scout Store has cars available – be sure to tell them you are with Pack 29!
Please read over the rules and regulations sheet because the rules have changed. I will post the rules on the website soon so keep checking back.
Good luck on building your car and keep the Cub Scout Motto in mind while working on it. DO YOUR BEST!
John Parker
Cubmaster, Pack 29