Cub Scout Pack 375 July, 2020 Newsletter |
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Pack 375 Scouts, Parents and Leaders are simply the best, better than all the rest! I am so proud of the way that so many of you have embraced the 2020 Summer Hiking Challenge. It's great that everyone is getting out, staying active and doing it safely! Thank you to everyone who has shared pictures. Keep them coming! Why did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall? |
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Requirements for In-Person Activities |
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Effective immediately and until further notice, the following requirements apply to any and all in-person Pack and Den meetings, Pack and Den activities, Pack and Den Outings and any other gathering for Pack 375 or it's Dens. It is absolutely mandatory that these requirements be followed. Failure to do so will put our Charter Organization (Gray's United Methodist Church) at great risk and indirectly put the future of Pack 375 at risk. |
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All In-Person Activities - Face coverings must be correctly worn by everyone (Scouts, leaders, parents, siblings, guests, etc.) at all times. Period. NO exceptions! This applies indoors or out. It applies regardless of physical distancing. It even applies regardless of extenuating medical conditions.
- A parent or guardian must be present during all in-person events
- If a Scout will not follow the masking policy or shows any sign of illness they must be immediately removed from the outing.
- Carpooling is not permitted
- All participants should follow the six-foot distance rules
Gray's United Methodist Church - The church building is allowed to be used for upstairs restroom use only.
- Only one Scout is permitted in the building at a time, Cub Scouts must be accompanied by a parent.
- There will be a sanitizing station located near the door, the restroom and all handles touched must be wiped down after each use.
- Outside use of the parking lot and field are permitted, no inside meetings at this time.
Additional Notes - Pack 375 and it's Leaders have no control over these mandates. Please do not ask one of the leaders for an exception. It is not up to us.
- The above is a summary of mandates provided by Juniata Valley Council (JVC) and Gray's United Methodist Church. There are additional requirements that Leaders will need to consider when planning an in-person activity. Leaders will notify families of any procedures that must be followed for specific events.
- For a complete list of the JVC mandates, please see the below link:
http://jvcbsa.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.aspx?orgkey=2038&itemkey=16284 - We understand that these requirements will be inconvenient and will likely prevent some Scouts in participating in some activities. That realization makes us very sad but unfortunately it is unavoidable. We wish that there were another way, but there isn't.
- As always, let me know if you have any questions.
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Dine-in or Carryout Night at Texas Roadhouse Monday, July 20, 2020 at 5 PM – 8 PM |
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Texas Roadhouse is graciously donating 20% of total sales to Pack 375. Dine-in or carryout. Just mention Pack 375 so we get credit! |
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2020 Summer Hiking Challenge |
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Everyone is doing great with the 2020 Summer Hiking Challenge! Here is how we are doing, by the numbers: - 1 Family: Completed the Hiking Challenge
- 7 Leaders, 15 Family Members & 16 Scouts: Completed at least 1 hike
- 132: Total Hikes completed
- 340: Total Miles Hiked
- 1: Proud Cubmaster
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Upcoming Deadlines - July 31 - Final day for advancement to be approved by your Den Leader for 2019 - 2020 ranks. If your Scot completes any requirements at the last-minuite, please notify your Den Leader so they can approve them. No extensions will be given (it's not up to us, so please don't ask).
- August 23 - Last day to vote for Pinewood Derby Theme Award
- August 24 - Last day to record hikes to receive the 2020 Summer Hiking Challenge patch at the Advancement Ceremony. (You can still complete the challenge after this date, but you will get your patch at a later meeting.)
- August 31 - Last day to record participation for Summertime Pack Award
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Pack Meetings Note that there will be no Pack Meetings in July. We look forward to getting together as a Pack again in August for the Advancement Ceremony! |
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Summertime Pack Award Despite restrictions, the Pack Committee is still trying to provide Scouts with the opportunity to earn the Summertime Pack Award. To earn the award: Scouts: Must participate in all three events Dens: at least 50% of the den must participate in all three events (does not have to be the same Scouts for each event). June Event June 6th, 2020 - Pinewood Derby Any Scout who entered a car into the Pinewood Derby, or who at least watched their Den's race is eligible. July Event July 24th - 25th, 2020 - Virtual Campout Details will be provided closer to the event, however a Scout must participate in at least one Zoom check-in to qualify. August Event August 26th, 2020 - Advancement Ceremony Details will be determined closer to the event based on COVID-19 guidelines in effect at that time. Reporting Please report your Scout's and your family's participation in these events using the link below. Note that there is a field to report family participation. If you have more than one Scout, please only report family participation once per event. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oxPbjLV59zGpYp27hKVDETUXR3rw9kC859zrl505rt8/edit?usp=sharing |
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Calendar Here is an updated list of Pack 375 meetings and events for the coming year. Information for Den meetings and events will be coming from your Den Leaders. |
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July - Mo, July 20, 5 PM - 8 PM - Dine-in or Carryout Night at Texas Roadhouse
- Fri, July 24 - Sat, July 25 - Pack 375 Virtual Campout
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August - Wed, August 26 - Advancement Ceremony
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To make up for his miserable summer. |
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Contact Information Cubmaster - Joe Zanghi cubscouts375@gmail.com (814) 862-9616 |
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