Popcorn, Scouting for Food, And More!

Scouting for Food

Door Hangers

Door Hangers Have been Distributed to Den Leaders. These were provided by the council- thanks to District Executive Matt Mower for delivering them to us at last night's Den meetings.

The door hangers have information on the Scouting for Food drive to help the needy. It explains the kind of food items we are looking to collect. Scouts need to write November 21 in the space that says what day the boy will return to that home to pick up the bag of food. The door hanger even explains to have the bag out on that morning by 9 AM. And those who donate food even get a coupon for pizza. Its a win for everyone. If you haven't received your door hangers- see your den leader. Cubs,in uniform, take those door hangers and put them on fifteen homes in their community sometime this weekend. You don't have to knock. Just hang it on the door that is closest to the driveway.

Safety Note: Scouts should never go out alone. They should travel with a buddy or with a parent.

Food Collection

On Saturday, November 21, the boys, in uniform, return to the same homes to collect the bags of food. Try to get to the homes in the morning. Bring all of the bags of food you collect to the Nobember pack meeting at the American Legion which will be held on Tuesday, November 24.

American Legion Post 205

We are working with our chartered partner, American Legion Post #205, to make this year's collection for the needy even bigger. The legion is going to set up a container so people who do not receive a door hanger can stop by and drop off food items at the legion between November 14 and 21. A press release went out to the papers this morning to inform the public. We will visit the legion every day to empty the container so as to prevent items from freezing overnight.

Food Pantry

All of the food we collect will stock the shelves at the Augusta Food Pantry run by St Mark's Episcopal Church. The pantry relies on the work of our Scouts to help keep food available to needy families. This year has been particularly hard for a lot of people and a strong effort is critical. We are hoping for every Cub to distribute fifteen door hangers and collect the food to help those in need. It is our biggest good deed and teaches the boys that they have a responsibility to help other people.

What if I can't Collect the Food on November 21?

Write in a different date on the door hangers that works for you. We want to have the collection end with our pack meeting.

Popcorn Pickup and Delivery

Den Leaders Paul and George are going to Waterville this Saturday to pick up the popcorn in the morning.

Pick Up the Popcorn

Time: 1 PM

Location: Theodore's Seemless Gutters, 110 Northern Ave

Day: Saturday, November 14

Questions: Contact George at 441-5621

After you have all of your popcorn, distribute to those who purchased it and make sure the boys say thanks.

What If I Can't Attend the Popcorn Pickup?

George was good enough to offer up his location for the popcorn pick up. He said that if people cannot attend the pick up on Saturday at 1 PM, then they can contact him to make alternate arrangements.

Want to Help Sort the Orders?

Meet at noon at George's office.

Veterans Day

Thanks to the Wolf/Bear den for coordinating the Waterville Veterans' Day parade participation. It is important to remind the boys about the sacrifices others have made so that we can be free. Pack 603 sent 14 Cubs and several leaders to take part in the parade and it was a wonderful event.

November Pack Meeting

Tuesday, November 24th 6 PM at the Legion

We will be presenting awards and preparing for Thanksgiving.

Who's Doing What?

Dens should be prepared to do a song and a skit.

Webelos to run the opening ceremony

Tigers to run the closing ceremony

Wolf/Bear to bring snacks

Awards

Leaders, please have your list of awards for me by the November 17th Den Meeting so I have an opportunity to pick up all the awards.

Scouting in the News

Our Cubs have been featured recently in the Kennebec Journal and in the Capital Weekly. I will have copies of those articles at our pack meeting.