Cub Scout Pack 375

August 2019 Newsletter

(Part B)

I hope everyone is enjoying the last weekend of Summer before school starts on Monday.  Our Pack Committee met to finalize our calendar for the upcoming year.  Most of the dates have been approved by the host sites and have been added to the calendar below.  A few others will be announced as the dates are confirmed.

 

The above picture was taken at the conclusion of the Scout Night at the Spikes baseball game.  Following the fireworks, many of our families stayed to camp out on the outside of the park.  It was a late night, but I think everyone, especially the Scouts, had a great time!

 

What do you get when you cross a pig with a pine tree?

Family Picnic

THIS THURSDAY 

August 29th, 5:30 PM

 Bernel Road Park

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C48A8AD2FA4F49-20191

 

Reminder: will have the picnic at the Bernel Road Park (airport park) this year.  Please follow the link above for additional information and to sign up.  

 

Please also invite any families that may be interested in joining Pack 375.  This will be a great time for perspective Scouts and their families to get to know us and learn about Scouting.  Feel free to share the sign-up link with them so that we know how many people to plan for. This would be a great way for Scouts to earn their "Recruiter" patch!

2019 - 2020 Pack Meetings

Same Time, Same Place, New Night!

And for something completely different....  This year we will have our Pack Meetings on the third Wednesday of each month.  The committee decided to try this to make scheduling at Good Shepherd easier. So far it seems to be working!  Please see below for the complete schedule. 

Note that in October, we will have the Pack Meeting on the 4th Wednesday since the 3rd is leading into a 4-day school holiday. 

Popcorn & Movie Night

Friday, September 13th, 6:30 PM

Good Shepherd Church - Parish Hall

Please come to our 1st Annual Popcorn Kick-Off & Movie Night.  We will start off with a lively presentation about this year's popcorn sale including some fun activities for the Scouts and some prizes as well.  Following the presentation we will show a movie and serve popcorn.  The entire family is invited to this event!

Below is a list of key dates and Show-n-Sell dates for the 2019 popcorn sale.  You will notice that the sale actually starts before the Kick-Off night.  In order to get your started, I have created a web page with key information for the sale.  

 

https://www.cubscouts375.com/popcorn

 

Remember, Pack 375 will split the commission from each sale with the Scout. That money will be put in a family account that can then be used for Scouting related expenses.

Key Dates for Popcorn Sale:

  • August 24 - Sign-up for Show-n-Sell shifts begins
  • September 1 - Official start for Face-To-Face sale.
  • September 13 - Popcorn Kick Off & Movie Night
  • October 23 - Face-To-Face Product & Prize Orders due
  • November 8 - Face-To-Face product ready for pick-up
  • November 20 - Final Payment Due
  • December 18 - Prizes distributed

Show-n-Sell Dates:

  • September 7 - Sam's Club (half day only)
  • September 8 - Lowe's
  • September 15 - Walmart (Atherton)
  • September 22 - Sam's Club
  • September 29 - Sam's Club
  • October 6 - Lowe's
  • October 12 - Sam's Club
  • October 13 - Lowe's
  • October 19 - Sam's Club
  • October 20 - Sam's Club

Pack T-Shirts

(Class B Shirts)

 

We will be releasing new Class B shirts this year with a new design.  Scouts will have the opportunity to vote on designs at the September Pack Meeting.  After the design is selected, we will forward ordering details to all families.

 

We still have some shirts remaining with the current design.  They will be available at the Popcorn & Movie Night and at the September Pack Meeting.

 

Remember, BSA's policy is "once a uniform, always a uniform."  In other words, all current and past shirt designs can still be worn for events requiring a Class B shirt.

Reminders:

  • Pack 375 membership dues are now due for the 2019 - 2020 year. Scouts who pay by cash or check no later than 8/31/19 will receive a $5 discount. Please submit the below form with your payment.

 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fnsbA-9Nfp7mpmptun9H41dgW3gfeGxE

 

  • Two copies of the Annual Health and Medical Records must be turned in for each Scout and Leader.  These forms will also be required for any parents or siblings attending Den, Pack, District, Council or other Scouting activities.  A link to the forms is below.

 

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf

 

Additional information on both of these items can be found in the first August Newsletter.

Scoutbook Tip - Calendar Subscription

Did you know that you can subscribe to the Pack's Calendar and your Den's Calendar on Scoutbook?  Once completed, activities will be automatically added to your electronic calendars. There are separate subscriptions for the Pack and each Den so that you can subscribe to only the information relevant to your family.  Here is how to get the calendar subscription links: 

  1. Log into Scoutbook.com
  2. Click on "My Dashboard"
  3. If Upcoming Events are not already displayed, click on "Events"
  4. Click on "My Calendar" (Below the Upcoming Events)
  5. That should open a calendar view of upcoming events.  
  6. Below the calendar is a list of calendars you can subscribe to.  Click on "Subscribe" next to each calendar to get the subscription link.

The procedure for adding the calendar is device specific.  Here are a few guides:

 

How to Subscribe to Calendars on iPhone and iPad

 

How to setup ICal on Android devices

 

Subscribe to an Online Calendar in Google Calendar (scroll past the first half that describes how to import a calendar)

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.

August

  • Thu, August, 29th, 5:30pm - Family Picnic

 

September

  • Fri, Sept 13, 6:30pm - Popcorn Kick-Off & Movie Night
  • Wed, Sept 18, 6:30pm - September Pack Meeting
  • Wed, Sept 18, following Pack Meeting - Committee Meeting 

 

October

  • Fri, Oct 11- Sunday, October 13 - Fall Camporee - Greenwood Furnace State Park
  • Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - October Pack Meeting
  • TBD - Pack Hike

 

November

  • Sat, Nov 2 or Sun, Nov 3 - Scouting for Food Flyer Distribution (schedule and location to be announced by your Den Leader)
  • Sat, Nov 09, 8:00am - Scouting For Food Pick-Up
  • Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - Pack 375 - November Pack Meeting 
  • Wed, Nov 20, following Pack Meeting - Committee Meeting 

 

December

  • Sat, Dec 7, 9:00am - 1:00pm - Scout Shop Open House & Holiday Sale
  • Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - Pack 375 - December Pack Meeting 

January, 2020

  • Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - January Pack Meeting 
  • Wed, Jan 15, following Pack Meeting- Committee Meeting 
  • Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 19 - Winter Camping - Seven Mountains Scout Camp

 

February

  • Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - Blue & Gold Banquet & Crossover Ceremony
  •  TBD - Pack Activity

 

March

    • Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - March Pack Meeting 
    • Wed, Mar 18, following Pack Meeting- Committee Meeting 
    • TBD - Pinewood Derby 

     

    April

      • Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - April Pack Meeting 

       

      April

      • TBD - Advancement Ceremony

       

      June

        • Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jun 19 - Cub Scout Day Camp & Family Camp 

         

        July

        • TBD - Webelos Resident Camp

        A pork-u-pine.

        Contact Information

        Cubmaster - Joe Zanghi

        cubscouts375@gmail.com

        (814) 862-9616

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