Thanks to everyone who ran a station or brought in some treats! I think the meeting went fabulously. Enjoy your Holidays!- Chuck
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Mid-December Newsletter
Pack 603 Pinewood Derby
Cub Scouts are given their pinewood derby kits. If you haven't received yours, please contact Shawn- she has a few extras. If you have lost wheels or axels or need a new kit- they are available at http://www.pinetreebsa.org/ or at Reny's or Joseph's. The date of this year's race has not been finalized but we expect it will happen during the third of fourth week of January. We'll let den leaders know as soon as we have a date and location secured. This is a great time for the boys and a family member to work together on the car.
1-Width shall not exceed 2-1/4 inches.
2-Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
3-Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
4- Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit.
5- Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
6- No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or NO SILICONE.
7- The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
8- The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices
9- No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
10- The Pack does not provide weights. The racer must supply those.
11- Once the car has been inspected and officially registered, it cannot be worked on or fine-tuned without the express permission of the head race official and then only to reapply something that came off after check in.
12- Cars cannot be carved in the front. We have a post that rises at the starting point of our track and the entire front of the car must be behind the post at the start of the race.
Letter to the Editor: Food drive teaches Cubs about helping others
Cub Scout Pack 603 was recently sent a thank-you note from the Augusta Food Bank. The Cubs collected some food as part of our annual "Scouting for Food" drive last month.
Three families received enough food to feed them for a day due to the efforts of the Cubs, but really it should be us thanking the Food Bank and their staff rather than the other way around.
Part of the mission of scouting is to teach the boys that they have a responsibility to help other people at all times. We want them to grow up realizing that they are a part of a community and even boys as young as 7 can make a difference.
This food drive gave us the opportunity to teach that lesson to our Cub Scouts.
Chuck Mahaleris
Augusta
Three families received enough food to feed them for a day due to the efforts of the Cubs, but really it should be us thanking the Food Bank and their staff rather than the other way around.
Part of the mission of scouting is to teach the boys that they have a responsibility to help other people at all times. We want them to grow up realizing that they are a part of a community and even boys as young as 7 can make a difference.
This food drive gave us the opportunity to teach that lesson to our Cub Scouts.
Chuck Mahaleris
Augusta
(Source: Kennebec Journal, December 16, 2008)
Thanks to everyone who took part in this good deed!
SCOUTING SKI DAYS Please contact Matt Mower (mmower@bsamail.org) for more info on these tickets. The first price is the Jr ticket and the second price is the adult ticket price: Shawnee Peak, Jan. 19 ($24/$29)Sugarloaf USA, Feb. 1 ($29/$39)Sunday River, Feb 8 ($29/$38)Shawnee Peak (yes, two dates!), March 1 ($24/$29)Mt Abram, March 8 ($22/$27)
UPCOMING LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY K-Valley District: February 21, 2009, Belgrade Central School: New Leaders Essential and Cub Leader Specific
Neat Things to Do With Your Son or Den
Every Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM there is a different arts and crafts project at Michaels in Augusta. Cost $5 per child. 623-3832 for details. Lowe's Augusta & Home Depot Augusta- 1st Saturday of every month. Check with the stores for details.
Klondike Derby January 31, 2009 at China Elementary School! Keep the Date Free. More Details as soon as we receive them.
Popcorn- Individual Sales Over the Internet
From Thanksgiving through Christmas, your Cub can sell popcorn to family and friends online. Boys were given their usernames and passwords at one of the recent den meetings.
If you do not have yours, shoot me a note and I will send it to you. (I kept a copy of all of them).
The pack does not earn anything from this sale. It is strictly to help your Cub! He will earn Scout bucks that can be applied towards summer camp, uniform, scouting merchandise, etc. I think this is a great way for the boys to earn their way to summer camp!
Here is a sample text for an email your Cub can send to family and friends to tell them about the program. Feel free to change it around.:
Hi,My Pack, Cub Pack 603, and I are working towards going to summer camp and go on other special Scouting trips.I hope you will support me in my efforts to earn some money to help pay my way by buying some Trails End popcorn! By doing this I will get part of the profits credited to my program fees.This is a perfect time of the year for popcorn! It makes great Christmas gifts and has a good selection of flavors and taste great!Go to http://www.orderpopcorn.com/ and use my order key, which is #____________!
The order will be shipped directly to you!
Thanks, I really appreciate you helping me out and I know I will enjoy my time in Scouts! We do some really cool things!
Happy Holidays!
(Your Name)
Looking for a Good Deed for Your Den? Check Out These Websites!
Looking for the Pack 603 News and Notes?
Visit Our Pack website: http://pack603augusta.blogspot.com/
You will find our newsletter and links to all kinds of things for Den Leaders, Parents and Cubs
Friday, December 5, 2008
Early December Notes
Cub Scout Sign up- We will be welcoming in New Cubs on Tuesday and at our Pack meeting. Fliers were distributed at Farrington and Hussey. If you know boys in grades 1-5 (We really need some 1st, 3rd and 5th graders) please encourage their parents to call Chuck at 400-9850 or email at cmahaleris@hotmail.com
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA-Wreaths Across America remembering and honoring U.S. veterans and reminding us all of the sacrifice that many have made for freedom Residents in Maine are cordially invited to participate in activities associated with Wreaths Across America, a program of remembering and honoring American veterans and one that also teaches citizens about the value of freedom. (Please see the Web site for details about the program http://www.wreaths-across-america.org/.) Don Duplessis of Augusta wishes to share information about Wreaths Across American with Maine residents. Mr. Duplessis is the Special Events coordinator for the Maine Patriot Guard Riders, a group that escorts the Wreaths Across American convoy from Maine to Washington, D.C. This year, the program takes place over the time period December 7, when the wreaths journey across the state, to December 13, when the wreaths are placed on the headstones in Arlington National Cemetery. Also, on December 13, similar programs take place at many other veterans’ cemeteries in participating communities and a number of Mainecommunities are participating in this. I've put in bold the information about local events that your den could attend. In Maine, there are two important dates to remember for an opportunity to participate: December 7, when the wreaths will travel across the state and ceremonies will take place at various sites; and December 13, when the wreaths will be placed in Arlington National Cemetery AND when a parallel program will be taking place in some Maine communities (see the Web site noted above and click on “locations” for a full list). On December 7, participate by observing the convoy of trucks carrying wreaths as they make their way from Harrington, Maine, to the various ceremonies. Or, participate in one of the ceremonies by being there to greet the convoy (bring your American flag) and / or attend the ceremony. On December 13, participate in one of the laying of the wreath ceremonies (see the Website noted above for details). The program began about fifteen years ago when the Worcester Wreath Company (of Harrington, Maine) donated wreaths for Arlington National Cemetery. Their generosity has continued over the years. The program has grown to include the procession of the wreaths traveling through Maine on their way to Washington, D.C., ceremonies at various sites during the journey (which happens December 7 & 8), then the placement of the wreaths on the headstones in Arlington National Cemetery and other places on December 13.The itinerary for Maine follows:
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ESCORT TO ARLINGTON 2008 ITINERARY
December 7, 2008
7:30 Volunteers gather at Worcester Wreath Co. (Harrington, ME) and decorate wreaths for Arlington9:00 Patriot Guard Escort Staging @ Worcester Wreath Co.
9:45 Send off ceremony10:30 Wreaths loaded and escort departs Harrington for Bangor.ROUTE: Harrington to Bangor 68 miles Route 1 to Ellsworth then Route 1A to Bangor.
12:00 Wreath escort arrives in Bangor at the Bangor Auditorium for Ceremony.1:30 Wreath escort leaves Bangor and heads south to Augusta ROUTE: Bangor to Augusta 85 miles. Route 1A south to Route 1 inBucksport to Route 3 in Belfast. Follow Route 3 to Route 202 in Augusta
4:00 Wreath escort arrives in Augusta Augusta Armory
4:45 Wreath escort leaves Augusta for Lewiston.R OUTE:Augusta to Lewiston 35 miles. Route 202 to Lewiston5:30 Wreath escort arrives in Lewiston for wreath ceremony at Veterans Park on bridge between Lewiston @ Auburn
6:15 Wreath escort leaves Lewiston for Portland. ROUTE:Lewiston to Portland 44 miles. Route 202 to Gray. Route 26 south to Portland. Route 26 to Route 295 Forest Ave Exit 6A. Right onto Forest Ave then Right onto State St. Turn left onto Park Ave at light and park along the side of the Expo.
7:15 Wreath escort arrives at the Portland Expo
9:00 Wreath escort leaves the Expo and heads to South Portland to the Best Western Hotel for the night.
December 8, 2008
7:00 am Wreath escort staging at the Best Western Hotel in South Portland (Route 1) and wreath escort departs Best Western Hotel (Route 1)
8:15 Escort arrives at Scarborough Veterans Home
9:30 Escort arrives in Old Orchard Beach for short Ceremony
10:30 Escort arrives in Wells at Wells Jr. High for short ceremony
11:45 Escort arrives at Kittery Trading Post for short ceremony, departs at12:30
For December 9, 10, 11, and 12, the convoy continues on into New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and on into D.C. for the December 13 ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.December 13, 20085:30 am Staging @ Branchville Fire Station 4905 Banchville Rd., N. College Park, MD 6:30 am ESCORT LEAVES FOR ARLINGTON NC FORPLACEMENT OF THE WREATHS ON OUR HEROES GRAVES12 noon - Wreath placing ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
December 13 - Schedule for Augusta, Maine, wreath ceremonies (for the schedule for other communities, see the Web site noted above)9 AM Laying of wreaths at Togus
Noon Laying of wreaths Veterans Cemetery in Augusta (off Rt. 27)Around 1 PM laying of wreaths at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road in AugustaFor details please call 512-3181 and speak with Don Duplessis.----------------
Scouting for Food Still Collecting at Dec Den Meetings! At our Den and Pack Meetings in December, keep bringing in canned food items, boxed items, cleaning supplies, baby food, and other non-perishible food items and we will keep bringing those items to the food bank. A recent report showed that more and more families are turning to the food banks in Maine for assistance and donations are going down. Our boys are making a significant difference for local families in need. Thanks for giving them the opportunity to show they can make a positive difference in town!
Bring Food Items to the Dec Den & Pack Meetings
Christmas Pack Meeting -Dec 16- American Legion- 6 PM
At our Christmas Pack meeting, we will have the following:
Games- We are asking each den to run one Christmas-themed game station
Songs & Skits- Each den should come with their boys ready to entertain with either a holiday song or skit
Displays- Tables will be set up for each den to display things that the boys have been working on all Fall in their den meetings or at home.
Snacks- Bring in some treats to share!
Gifts- Our pack will again be giving our boys gifts this year to keep them "rolling" into 2009 (hint)
Fun- Bring the family!
Awards- Any awards that the boys earned but have not received will be presented.
Welcome- We need boys for our Tiger and Bear Dens. If you know boys in grades 1 and 3- a great gift is the gift of Scouting!
Cub Leader Roundtable Dec. 10 at Blessed Hope Advent Church, 10 Pleasant St. in Waterville at 7pm. Please note that there will be no roundtable in Strong in December.In addition to the monthly OA chapter meeting, Cub Leader and Boy Scout Leader sessions, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training will be presented.Cub Scout Topic: "A-MAXE-ing" Games and discussion on What do you do with THAT parent? Leaders This is a Great Training Opportunity!
Neat Things to Do With Your Son or Den
Every Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM there is a different arts and crafts project at Michaels in Augusta. Cost $5 per child. 623-3832 for details.
Lowe's Augusta- Dec 13 building Gingerbread House. No Cost. 10 AM.
Home Depot Augusta- 1st Saturday of every month. Dec is "art easle" on Dec 6 from 9 to noon. No cost.
Klondike Derby January 31, 2009 at China Elementary School! Keep the Date Free. More Details at the December Pack Meeting
Popcorn- Delivered! More than $600 Raised for Pack 603
Thanks to everyone who went around to friends and neighbors to help sell Popcorn. Even though we are a smaller group this year, we still managed to raise more than $600 for Pack 603 activities! Prizes will be awarded to the Cubs who took part at our December Pack meeting. Thanks to everyone who helped and sold and to our Treasurer Liz for keeping track of the books. It was very smooth this year with only one item that needs to be changed.
Popcorn- Individual Sales Over the Internet
From Thanksgiving through Christmas, your Cub can sell popcorn to family and friends online. Boys were given their usernames and passwords at one of the recent den meetings. (I have the ones for the Bears as they werent at that meeting). If you do not have yours, shoot me a note and I will send it to you. (I kept a copy of all of them).
The pack does not earn anything from this sale. It is strictly to help your Cub! He will earn Scout bucks that can be applied towards summer camp, uniform, scouting merchandise, etc. I think this is a great way for the boys to earn their way to summer camp!
Here is a sample text for an email your Cub can send to family and friends to tell them about the program. Feel free to change it around.:
Hi,
My Pack, Cub Pack 603, and I are working towards going to summer camp and go on other special Scouting trips.
I hope you will support me in my efforts to earn some money to help pay my way by buying some Trails End popcorn! By doing this I will get part of the profits credited to my program fees.
This is a perfect time of the year for popcorn! It makes great Christmas gifts and has a good selection of flavors and taste great!
Go to www.Orderpopcorn.com and use my order key, which is #____________! The order will be shipped directly to you!
Thanks, I really appreciate you helping me out and I know I will enjoy my time in Scouts! We do some really cool things!
Happy Holidays!
(Your Name)
Remember: No School (due to weather or other factors) then There Will be No Scouts
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA-Wreaths Across America remembering and honoring U.S. veterans and reminding us all of the sacrifice that many have made for freedom Residents in Maine are cordially invited to participate in activities associated with Wreaths Across America, a program of remembering and honoring American veterans and one that also teaches citizens about the value of freedom. (Please see the Web site for details about the program http://www.wreaths-across-america.org/.) Don Duplessis of Augusta wishes to share information about Wreaths Across American with Maine residents. Mr. Duplessis is the Special Events coordinator for the Maine Patriot Guard Riders, a group that escorts the Wreaths Across American convoy from Maine to Washington, D.C. This year, the program takes place over the time period December 7, when the wreaths journey across the state, to December 13, when the wreaths are placed on the headstones in Arlington National Cemetery. Also, on December 13, similar programs take place at many other veterans’ cemeteries in participating communities and a number of Mainecommunities are participating in this. I've put in bold the information about local events that your den could attend. In Maine, there are two important dates to remember for an opportunity to participate: December 7, when the wreaths will travel across the state and ceremonies will take place at various sites; and December 13, when the wreaths will be placed in Arlington National Cemetery AND when a parallel program will be taking place in some Maine communities (see the Web site noted above and click on “locations” for a full list). On December 7, participate by observing the convoy of trucks carrying wreaths as they make their way from Harrington, Maine, to the various ceremonies. Or, participate in one of the ceremonies by being there to greet the convoy (bring your American flag) and / or attend the ceremony. On December 13, participate in one of the laying of the wreath ceremonies (see the Website noted above for details). The program began about fifteen years ago when the Worcester Wreath Company (of Harrington, Maine) donated wreaths for Arlington National Cemetery. Their generosity has continued over the years. The program has grown to include the procession of the wreaths traveling through Maine on their way to Washington, D.C., ceremonies at various sites during the journey (which happens December 7 & 8), then the placement of the wreaths on the headstones in Arlington National Cemetery and other places on December 13.The itinerary for Maine follows:
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ESCORT TO ARLINGTON 2008 ITINERARY
December 7, 2008
7:30 Volunteers gather at Worcester Wreath Co. (Harrington, ME) and decorate wreaths for Arlington9:00 Patriot Guard Escort Staging @ Worcester Wreath Co.
9:45 Send off ceremony10:30 Wreaths loaded and escort departs Harrington for Bangor.ROUTE: Harrington to Bangor 68 miles Route 1 to Ellsworth then Route 1A to Bangor.
12:00 Wreath escort arrives in Bangor at the Bangor Auditorium for Ceremony.1:30 Wreath escort leaves Bangor and heads south to Augusta ROUTE: Bangor to Augusta 85 miles. Route 1A south to Route 1 inBucksport to Route 3 in Belfast. Follow Route 3 to Route 202 in Augusta
4:00 Wreath escort arrives in Augusta Augusta Armory
4:45 Wreath escort leaves Augusta for Lewiston.R OUTE:Augusta to Lewiston 35 miles. Route 202 to Lewiston5:30 Wreath escort arrives in Lewiston for wreath ceremony at Veterans Park on bridge between Lewiston @ Auburn
6:15 Wreath escort leaves Lewiston for Portland. ROUTE:Lewiston to Portland 44 miles. Route 202 to Gray. Route 26 south to Portland. Route 26 to Route 295 Forest Ave Exit 6A. Right onto Forest Ave then Right onto State St. Turn left onto Park Ave at light and park along the side of the Expo.
7:15 Wreath escort arrives at the Portland Expo
9:00 Wreath escort leaves the Expo and heads to South Portland to the Best Western Hotel for the night.
December 8, 2008
7:00 am Wreath escort staging at the Best Western Hotel in South Portland (Route 1) and wreath escort departs Best Western Hotel (Route 1)
8:15 Escort arrives at Scarborough Veterans Home
9:30 Escort arrives in Old Orchard Beach for short Ceremony
10:30 Escort arrives in Wells at Wells Jr. High for short ceremony
11:45 Escort arrives at Kittery Trading Post for short ceremony, departs at12:30
For December 9, 10, 11, and 12, the convoy continues on into New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and on into D.C. for the December 13 ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.December 13, 20085:30 am Staging @ Branchville Fire Station 4905 Banchville Rd., N. College Park, MD 6:30 am ESCORT LEAVES FOR ARLINGTON NC FORPLACEMENT OF THE WREATHS ON OUR HEROES GRAVES12 noon - Wreath placing ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
December 13 - Schedule for Augusta, Maine, wreath ceremonies (for the schedule for other communities, see the Web site noted above)9 AM Laying of wreaths at Togus
Noon Laying of wreaths Veterans Cemetery in Augusta (off Rt. 27)Around 1 PM laying of wreaths at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road in AugustaFor details please call 512-3181 and speak with Don Duplessis.----------------
Scouting for Food Still Collecting at Dec Den Meetings! At our Den and Pack Meetings in December, keep bringing in canned food items, boxed items, cleaning supplies, baby food, and other non-perishible food items and we will keep bringing those items to the food bank. A recent report showed that more and more families are turning to the food banks in Maine for assistance and donations are going down. Our boys are making a significant difference for local families in need. Thanks for giving them the opportunity to show they can make a positive difference in town!
Bring Food Items to the Dec Den & Pack Meetings
Christmas Pack Meeting -Dec 16- American Legion- 6 PM
At our Christmas Pack meeting, we will have the following:
Games- We are asking each den to run one Christmas-themed game station
Songs & Skits- Each den should come with their boys ready to entertain with either a holiday song or skit
Displays- Tables will be set up for each den to display things that the boys have been working on all Fall in their den meetings or at home.
Snacks- Bring in some treats to share!
Gifts- Our pack will again be giving our boys gifts this year to keep them "rolling" into 2009 (hint)
Fun- Bring the family!
Awards- Any awards that the boys earned but have not received will be presented.
Welcome- We need boys for our Tiger and Bear Dens. If you know boys in grades 1 and 3- a great gift is the gift of Scouting!
Cub Leader Roundtable Dec. 10 at Blessed Hope Advent Church, 10 Pleasant St. in Waterville at 7pm. Please note that there will be no roundtable in Strong in December.In addition to the monthly OA chapter meeting, Cub Leader and Boy Scout Leader sessions, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training will be presented.Cub Scout Topic: "A-MAXE-ing" Games and discussion on What do you do with THAT parent? Leaders This is a Great Training Opportunity!
Neat Things to Do With Your Son or Den
Every Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM there is a different arts and crafts project at Michaels in Augusta. Cost $5 per child. 623-3832 for details.
Lowe's Augusta- Dec 13 building Gingerbread House. No Cost. 10 AM.
Home Depot Augusta- 1st Saturday of every month. Dec is "art easle" on Dec 6 from 9 to noon. No cost.
Klondike Derby January 31, 2009 at China Elementary School! Keep the Date Free. More Details at the December Pack Meeting
Popcorn- Delivered! More than $600 Raised for Pack 603
Thanks to everyone who went around to friends and neighbors to help sell Popcorn. Even though we are a smaller group this year, we still managed to raise more than $600 for Pack 603 activities! Prizes will be awarded to the Cubs who took part at our December Pack meeting. Thanks to everyone who helped and sold and to our Treasurer Liz for keeping track of the books. It was very smooth this year with only one item that needs to be changed.
Popcorn- Individual Sales Over the Internet
From Thanksgiving through Christmas, your Cub can sell popcorn to family and friends online. Boys were given their usernames and passwords at one of the recent den meetings. (I have the ones for the Bears as they werent at that meeting). If you do not have yours, shoot me a note and I will send it to you. (I kept a copy of all of them).
The pack does not earn anything from this sale. It is strictly to help your Cub! He will earn Scout bucks that can be applied towards summer camp, uniform, scouting merchandise, etc. I think this is a great way for the boys to earn their way to summer camp!
Here is a sample text for an email your Cub can send to family and friends to tell them about the program. Feel free to change it around.:
Hi,
My Pack, Cub Pack 603, and I are working towards going to summer camp and go on other special Scouting trips.
I hope you will support me in my efforts to earn some money to help pay my way by buying some Trails End popcorn! By doing this I will get part of the profits credited to my program fees.
This is a perfect time of the year for popcorn! It makes great Christmas gifts and has a good selection of flavors and taste great!
Go to www.Orderpopcorn.com and use my order key, which is #____________! The order will be shipped directly to you!
Thanks, I really appreciate you helping me out and I know I will enjoy my time in Scouts! We do some really cool things!
Happy Holidays!
(Your Name)
Remember: No School (due to weather or other factors) then There Will be No Scouts
Monday, November 24, 2008
December Pack Newsletter
Giving Thanks
General George Washington issued general orders including the following during the Revolutionary War: "Tomorrow being the day set apart by the Honorable Congress for public thanksgiving and Praise; and duty calling us devoutly to express our gratefulacknowledgements to God for the manifold blessings he has granted us, the General directs that the army remain in its present quarters, and that the Chaplains perform divine service with their several Corps and Brigades. And earnestly exhorts, all officers and soldiers, whose absence is not indispensably necessary, to attend with reverence the solemnities of the day."
On behalf of all of our Cubs, thanks to our parents and leaders for all that they do to support the boys in our Pack. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and joy.
Scouting for Food- Still Collecting at Dec Den Meetings!
Last Wed, Cubmaster Chuck brought a car load of food that our Cubs had collected to St. Mark's Episcopal Church Food Bank. They were excited and very grateful for the help from our Cubs. At our Den Meetings in December, keep bringing in canned food items, boxed items, cleaning supplies, baby food, and other non-perishible food items and we will keep bringing those items to the food bank. A recent report showed that more and more families are turning to the food banks in Maine for assistance and donations are going down. Our boys are making a significant difference for local families in need. Thanks for giving them the opportunity to show they can make a positive difference in town!
Bring Food Items to the Dec Den Meetings
Christmas Pack Meeting -Dec 16- American Legion- 6 PM
At our Christmas Pack meeting, we will have the following:
Games- We are asking each den to run one Christmas-themed game station
Songs & Skits- Each den should come with their boys ready to entertain with either a holiday song or skit
Displays- Tables will be set up for each den to display things that the boys have been working on all Fall in their den meetings or at home.
Snacks- Bring in some treats to share!
Gifts- Our pack will again be giving our boys gifts this year to keep them "rolling" into 2009 (hint)
Fun- Bring the family!
Awards- Any awards that the boys earned but have not received will be presented.
Welcome- We need boys for our Tiger and Bear Dens. If you know boys in grades 1 and 3- a great gift is the gift of Scouting!
Cub Leader Roundtable December 10
Dec. 10 at Blessed Hope Advent Church, 10 Pleasant St. in Waterville at 7pm. Please note that there will be no roundtable in Strong in December.In addition to the monthly OA chapter meeting, Cub Leader and Boy Scout Leader sessions, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training will be presented.Cub Scout Topic: "A-MAXE-ing" Games and discussion on What do you do with THAT parent? Leaders This is a Great Training Opportunity!
Neat Things to Do With Your Son or Den
-Every Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM there is a different arts and crafts project at Michaels in Augusta. Cost $5 per child. 623-3832 for details.
-Lowe's Augusta- Dec 13 building Gingerbread House. No Cost. 10 AM.
-Home Depot Augusta- 1st Saturday of every month. Dec is "art easle" on Dec 6 from 9 to noon. No cost.
Klondike Derby- January 31, 2009 - China Elementary School!
Keep the Date Free. More Details at the December Pack Meeting
Boys' Life Reading Contest
Write a one-page report titled "The Best Book I Read This Year" and enter it in the Boys' Life 2008 "Say Yes to Reading!" contest. The book can be fiction or nonfiction. But the report has to be in your own words - 500 words tops. Enter in one of these three age categories:
8 years old and younger
9 and 10 years old
11 years old and older First-place winners in each age category will receive a $100 gift certificate good for any product in the Boy Scouts official retail catalog. Second-place winners will receive a $75 gift certificate, and third-place winners a $50 certificate.Everyone who enters will get a free patch. The contest is open to all Boys' Life readers. Be sure to include your name, address, age and grade in school on the entry.Send your report, along with a business-size, self-addressed, stamped envelope, to:Boys' Life Reading ContestS306P.O. Box 152079Irving, TX 75015-2079Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2008 and must include entry information and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Dear Parents and Leaders- The holiday season is coming on fast. The Scouting for Food Drive was a great way to teach our boys that they have a duty to help other people at all times. I am encouraging our Dens to do an additional service project this Winter to help reinforce this message in our boys. Some ideas are caroling at a nursing home or veterans' home; making cards to send to our servicemembers overseas; or ask them what they would like to do. The boys are usually creative. Thanks for keeping the goodness of Scouting alive in our Cubs.
Sincerely,
Chuck Mahalers, CubmasterCub Scout Pack 603
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Scouting for Food
Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America
Scouting for Food
A food collection campaign to help Augusta's hungry
Cub Scout Pack 603, charted by the American Legion, will take part in the annual Scouting for Food drive and will collect hundreds of pounds of food to support needy families in our area.
On the weekends of Nov 1 & 8, 2008 and the week in between, our Cub Scouts distributed bags like this one to homes in their neighborhood by hanging them on front step doorknobs or tucked under doormats (do not place in mailboxes as it is against the postal law).
Bag Collection Day - Saturday, November 15, 2008
Scouting for Food
A food collection campaign to help Augusta's hungry
Cub Scout Pack 603, charted by the American Legion, will take part in the annual Scouting for Food drive and will collect hundreds of pounds of food to support needy families in our area.
On the weekends of Nov 1 & 8, 2008 and the week in between, our Cub Scouts distributed bags like this one to homes in their neighborhood by hanging them on front step doorknobs or tucked under doormats (do not place in mailboxes as it is against the postal law).
Bag Collection Day - Saturday, November 15, 2008
Beginning no earlier than 9:15 a.m., our Cubs will return to the same streets and homes that they distributed bags to in their area. They will pick up these bags left on doorsteps and porches. Cubs will be working in pairs or with their parents. Please try to have your bag of food out on your front porch by 9 AM, Saturday, November 15.
All Food Collected Will be Used for Our Community’s Neediest Families
What to Donate:
Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Canned Soups, Canned Meats, Chips, Cleaning Supplies, Baby Food, Tuna Fish, Paper Towels, Beef/Chicken Stew, Canned Fruits, Rice, Mac& Cheese, Laundry Detergent, Powdered Foods, cleaning supplies
Please! No Glass, Opened Containers, or Perishable Foods. Please check Expiration Dates. No dented cans.
Thanks for Helping Our Neediest Citizens & Teaching Our Scouts that They Can Make a Difference
All Food Collected Will be Used for Our Community’s Neediest Families
What to Donate:
Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Canned Soups, Canned Meats, Chips, Cleaning Supplies, Baby Food, Tuna Fish, Paper Towels, Beef/Chicken Stew, Canned Fruits, Rice, Mac& Cheese, Laundry Detergent, Powdered Foods, cleaning supplies
Please! No Glass, Opened Containers, or Perishable Foods. Please check Expiration Dates. No dented cans.
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