Pinewood Derby to be Held at City Hall

Pinewood Derby- February 13

When: Saturday, Feb 13

Set Up: 2 PM (Need people to help set up the track, decorate the hall, prepare the pit crew and registration areas)

Registration and Races: 2:30 PM (We are paying by the hour for use of City Hall so we will need to get in, register efficiently, and move to the races. We have the space only until 5 PM)

Where: Augusta City Center (City Hall)

Who: Cubs and their Families


Volunteers Needed:

-Set Up & Decorations- We will begin setting up the track, arranging the hall and putting up decorations at noon. We will need help to accomplish this.

-Registration- Heather and Shawn coordinating but will need helpers especially if Shawn is working.

-Pit crew- Gary, Chris, George and volunteers. We will need a crew to help the Cubs as they finalize their cars. If you have tools and extra weights, etc. Please bring them.

-Refreshments- Em is heading this area but I am sure she would welcome help. Dinner items and snacks will be on sale. We are not looking at this as a fundraiser but as a service to our parents so they dont have to worry about dinner. Cost will be cheap enough to cover our costs. We may need additional help in the kitchen.

-Line Judges- We will have need of three line judges. Two will be at the foot of the track and one will be the starter. If your boy is racing, you go to the starter's mark.

-Scoring- Chuck will be working the scoring. Every Cub will race at least five times.

Trophies: Tigers will all be receiving a trophy for participating. There is a trophy for the Scout who demonstrates the best sportsmanship. There are three for the fastest cars and three for the best designs.


Rules: All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:

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.

February- Pinewood Derby & Blue and Gold

February Calendar

2- Regular Den Meeting at Hussey Elementary School

9- Regular Den Meeting (Den Leaders get me the awards list you will need for the Blue and Gold)

13- Pinewood Derby at Legion (Set up at 1 PM, registration at 3 PM)

15-19- School Vacation Week (no Scouts)

20- Pack Ice Fishing/ Ice Skating event (provided it is safe- details to follow)

21- Blue and Gold Banquet at Legion at 3 PM

23- Regular Den Meeting

Pine Tree Council 100th Anniversary Patch

2010 Anniversary Celebration Activities (Note: this is separate from the national award).
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with the Pine Tree Council! Earn your special edition 100th anniversary three part patch by completing one activity in each area!

Available to all Scouts and Leaders!

Service - Good Turns are the back bone of the BSA! Complete a conservation or community service project to earn your service patch!

ü Participate in a community service project with your unit such as Scouting for Food, etc
*Report your community service with “Good Turns for America”

Camping - Scouting is Outing! Attend a PTC or national camp program in 2010 and receive your camping patch

For Cub Scouts:
* FunPack Weekend
* Day Camp
* Webelos Resident Camp

100th Anniversary Celebration ` Join in the fun with us and receive your Scout Fest patch!

Ø Attend “Scout Fest 2010” Pine Tree Council’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in October!

Religious Emblems

Now is a good time to work on religious emblems. If you hurry, you may be able to finish in time for the Blue and Gold. There is a link on this website to take you to the religious emblem information in the left column.

Pinewood Derby- February 13

When: Sunday, Feb 13

Set Up: 1 PM (Need people to help set up the track, decorate the hall, prepare the pit crew and registration areas)

Registration and Races: 3 PM

Where: American Legion

Who: Cubs and their Families


Volunteers Needed:

-Set Up & Decorations- We will begin setting up the track, arranging the hall and putting up decorations at noon. We will need help to accomplish this.

-Registration- Heather and Shawn coordinating but will need helpers especially if Shawn is working.

-Pit crew- Gary, Chris, George and volunteers. We will need a crew to help the Cubs as they finalize their cars. If you have tools and extra weights, etc. Please bring them.

-Refreshments- Em is heading this area but I am sure she would welcome help. Dinner items and snacks will be on sale. We are not looking at this as a fundraiser but as a service to our parents so they dont have to worry about dinner. Cost will be cheap enough to cover our costs. We may need additional help in the kitchen.

-Line Judges- We will have need of three line judges. Two will be at the foot of the track and one will be the starter. If your boy is racing, you go to the starter's mark.

-Scoring- Chuck will be working the scoring. Every Cub will race at least five times.

Trophies: Tigers will all be receiving a trophy for participating. There is a trophy for the Scout who demonstrates the best sportsmanship. There are three for the fastest cars and three for the best designs.


Rules: All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:

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.

Blue and Gold Banquet- February 21- American Legion- 3 PM
The Blue and Gold Banquet is our annual Pot Luck Dinner & celebration of the founding of Scouting. The boys will be receiving awards earned since November. Leaders should get me the list of awards two weeks before so I have a chance to purchase them.

Dens should be prepared with a song, skit and cheer and make decorations for their tables.

The entire Family is welcome! This is a great event for the entire family. Please bring enough food for your family plus some others. The pack will provide salad, beverages, paper products, placemates and rolls.

Desserts will be cakes! Every Cub should enter the Cake Bake! Everything on the cake has to be edible. He can make it with a parent partner. The theme of the cake is Cub Scouting or Presidents (since it is two days after George Washington's birthday). Cakes will be judged by an impartial judge and ribbons will be given to the top cake in each of the following categories:
-Most Likely Made by a Cub Scouts
-Most Yummy Looking
-Best in Theme (Scouting)
-Best in Theme (Presidents)

Cubs can then donate their cakes, if they choose for the Cake auction! Only adults will be able to bid on the auction but it is more fun than fundraiser.

Cakes that aren't auctioned off will be part of the dessert for the evening!

Pinewood Rescheduled- Other Notes

We have rescheduled the Pinewood Derby for Sunday, Feb 7 at the American Legion at 2 PM. This will give your son has time to work on the cars and make sure they are fantastic. We will still need volunteers to help with all of things we talked about before: pit crew, registration, line judges, concessions, set up/decorations. If you can help with any of those things please let me know. Den leaders, please contact your cub parents to make sure they know about the date change. Thanks (See earlier post for complete rules)


FUNDRAISER FOR SCOUTS GOING TO NATIONAL JAMBOREE

Troop 479 in China his holding a spaghetti supper on Friday, January 29 from 5:00 to 6 PM at the Masonic Hall on Main Street in China Village. The proceeds will go toward expenses for the boys attending the National Jamboree at Ft. AP Hill in Virginia next summer. The tickets are $5 per person and will include spaghetti, salad, roll, drink and dessert. There will be donated items for a silent auction as well. Please join us for fellowship and to help support these young men. To help with planning to everyone we are attempting to pre-sell the tickets. If interested, please contact Kelly Pillsbury @ kellyp22@myfairpoint.net or 453-4631.

NATIONAL TO INSTITUTE MANDATORY TRAINING!!!!

All Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and Venture Advisors must be trained for their position (Fast start/This is Scouting and leader specific) by the end fo 2010!

All other leaders with direct contact with youth (Ex. Den Leaders, ASM’s, Ast. Advisors) must be fully trained (Fast Start/This is Scouting and leader specific) by 2011!

Don't wait. If you're not training in your position take advantage of one or more of the following opportunities:

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TRAINING IN KENNEBEC VALLEY DISTRICT

Kennebec Valley District will next offer leader training on February 13, 2010. Location: LDS Church in Farmingdale.Cub Scout Leader and Boy Scout Leader specific training will be offered.Please preregister through the council office. A flyer is available for download from the district website newsletter page. PRe-registration will determine which trainings are offered and which ones are cancelled. Our volunteer trainers will show-up if they know they have people needing to be trained. Please preregister.

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TRAINING IN DOWNEAST DISTRICT

Downeast District has announced a Save-the-Date. They will next offer leader training on February 7, 2010. Remember, you do not need to be trained in your own district!

Outdoor Training
BALOO, WLOT (Webelos Leader Outdoor Training) and ITOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) will be offered at the Abnaki District Spring Camporee at Camp Gustin in Sabatus on May 21-23, 2010.


BOSTON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE CUB SCOUT TRIP

Overnight event, April 24-25. PTC has 500 slots available. For more info and to sign-up, please see the Council Website: http://www.pinetreebsa.org/

Pinewood Derby and January Happenings

Pinewood Derby is Here!



When: Martin Luther King Weekend -Sun Jan 17 – 2 PM
Where: American Legion

Who: Cubs and their Families



Volunteers Needed:

-Set Up & Decorations- We will begin setting up the track, arranging the hall and putting up decorations at noon. We will need help to accomplish this.

-Registration- We will need this person to check in the cars. Needs to be at the legion before 2 PM

-Pit crew- We will need a crew of four to help the Cubs as they finalize their cars.

-Refreshments- We need two people working the refreshment stand. Dinner items and snacks will be on sale. We are not looking at this as a fundraiser but as a service to our parents so they dont have to worry about dinner. Cost will be cheap enough to cover our costs. We may need additional help in the kitchen.

-Line Judges- We will have need of three line judges. Two will be at the foot of the track and one will be the starter. If your boy is racing, you go to the starter's mark.

-Scoring- Chuck will be working the scoring. Every Cub will race at least five times.


Rules: All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:

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.




January Scouting Calendar (As always, if school is cancelled due to snow or ice, there will be no Scouts that night)


Scout Shop Note: The Scout Shop will be closed for business due to inventory starting December 24 and will reopen on January 2, 2010.

Tuesday, Dec 29- No school, no scouts

Friday, Jan 1- BSA Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade

Tuesday, January 5- Regular Den Meeting

Tuesday, Jan 12- Movie Night/Pinewood Car Workshop (Please arrive a few minutes before 6. We will likely run til 7:30 PM)

Wed, Jan 13- Leaders Roundtable in Waterville 6:30 PM http://www.kv-scouts.org/calendar.aspx

Thurs, Jan 14- 2nd Year Webelos visit with Troop 603

Fri, Jan 15- Early Release Day from School

Sat Jan 16 - Pack ice skating party (provided ice is solid) More details as we get closer

Sun, Jan 17- Pinewood Derby

Mon, Jan 18- No School, Martin Luther King Birthday

Tues. Jan 19- Regular Den Meeting

Tues, Jan 26- Regular Den Meeting

Sat, Jan 30- Klondike Derby at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath? http://www.kv-scouts.org/upldDocuments/Unit659/Newsletters/Downeast%20KLONDIKE%20DERBY%202010.pdf (May not be available to Cubs- have to check)

Sat, Jan 30- Klondike Derby at Mt Abram Ski Resort in Greenwood. Webelos only. http://www.kv-scouts.org/upldDocuments/Unit659/Newsletters/Downeast%20KLONDIKE%20DERBY%202010.pdf

Sun, Feb 7- Leader Training in Downeast District http://www.kv-scouts.org/calendar.aspx

Gearing Up for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting

Monument-Al Changes
It’s no secret that the BSA Memorial Monument on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., has seen some better days—50 years of them, in fact. Now this imposing work, depicting a representative Scout and the symbolic figures of a man and woman guiding the Scout’s growth, has received a makeover from the National Parks Service—just in time for the 100th anniversary. The fountain was restored to its original function with new pumps and piping, the benches around the patio were repaired, and the bronze statues were cleaned and polished. Now they’re ready to watch over Scouts as they enter a new century.

Mark Your Calendar: Coming Up Roses
Until they play the game on New Year’s Day 2010, nobody knows which team will win the Rose Bowl Game. But we already know this: In honor of Scouting’s 100th Anniversary, the BSA will have its own float in the spectacular Tournament of Roses Parade that steps off at 8 a.m. Pacific Time that morning. The screen will be filled with marching bands and dancers, but as you can tell from this artist’s rendering, the millions of viewers at home will have no trouble spotting the BSA float!

Let's Get this Party Started!
We all love to tell stories about our family history. Such stories remind us from whence we came, and they bind us together even tighter. It’s the same with the Scouting family. And during Scouting’s 100th Anniversary, the entire Scouting family will come together to look back on a proud history that includes highlights such as these:
After World War I ended in 1918, the Scouts adopted the motto, “The War is Over, But Our Work is Not.”
During the 1918 influenza epidemic, Scouts rendered nationwide service.
During the Great Depression, Scouts answered President Franklin Roosevelt’s call to do a Nationwide Good Turn. Scouts collected almost 2 million items of clothing, household goods, foodstuffs, and supplies for the needy.
During World War II, Scouts helped the country in myriad ways: planting Victory Gardens, collecting aluminum and waste paper, distributing air raid posters, assisting the Red Cross, and more.
Important as that history is, however, the BSA’s 100th Anniversary is more than just a time to look back. It’s also a time to demonstrate the vitality and importance of Scouting as the organization enters its second century. Nowhere is that more clear than in the “A Year of Celebration: A Century of Making a Difference” program, which started on Sept. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2010.
“The Year of Celebration program is a wonderful opportunity for Scouts, leaders, and BSA alumni to get involved in enjoyable Scouting activities that will also help show America the important things that Scouting does in our communities today,” says Bob Mersereau, national director of the 100th Anniversary project. Mersereau explains that all of the activities emphasized during the Year of Celebration fall under five of Scouting’s core values: Leadership, Achievement, Character, Community Service, and Respect for the Outdoors. An extensive list of activities for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Leaders, and Alumni can be found at scouting.org/100years. And everyone in the Scouting family can earn the Year of Celebration ribbons that represent the five core values. That includes not just active Scouts and Scouters, but those who have been inactive and would like to rejoin the Scouting family for this great event.
To earn the Leadership ribbon, for example, a Cub Scout might get a friend to join his pack; a Boy Scout might serve as a youth staff member for a unit, district, or council event or camp; and alumni could become involved with a district or council as a registered volunteer in support of Scouting. In the Character category, Venturers might choose to earn the Religious Life Bronze Award, while adult leaders could do a Good Turn for seven consecutive days. Participants must complete three of the five requirements in a category to earn the ribbon.
“As they complete the requirements, they’re showing their towns and communities that Scouting improves the quality of life for young people, families, and communities. It’s not just a nice recreational activity, but an important program for our country,” Mersereau says. Bruce Showstack, vice-president of the 100th Anniversary team for the Boston Minuteman Council, says he’s looking forward to a “jam-packed year” of activities. The council has had several reunions of Eagle Scouts who live and work in the Boston area. “We’ve had college students and retired people show up,” Showstack says. “Some of them have already come forward to play key leadership roles in some of our celebration activities.”
Additionally, during the 100th Anniversary the BSA will reach out to older generations who have been involved in Scouting. At scouting.org/100years, anyone can share stories about relatives who played a part in the Scouting story, download a Generations Connections family tree, and order an official BSA 100th Anniversary tree from the Arbor Day Foundation.
Planting the tree as a family will strengthen the bonds between generations, Mersereau says. He adds that first-generation members can declare themselves a Founding Scouting family, share their stories, and download an appropriate certificate. Other special features of the Year of Celebration include the BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. Almost everyone who takes part in Scouting owes a debt to a memorable leader, and this is a great opportunity to honor that leader by nominating any living Scout or Scouting volunteer. Nominees do not have to be officially registered with the BSA, but they must have served as an active Scout or Scouting volunteer for at least one year. Click here to learn how to nominate someone.

The Boys Are Back!
Don’t miss the second season of “Scouting For Adventure,” the Outdoor Channel’s original series based on the BSA and Boys’ Life. Filmed at national high adventure bases and Scout camps across the United States, the series highlights exciting activities: rock climbing, kayaking, scuba diving, backpacking, horse riding, canoeing, whitewater rafting. You’ll see plenty of scenic beauty as Scouts tackle challenging outdoor activities such as coral-reef sailing and mountain trekking, but the emphasis remains on Scouting’s core values, safety, and team building. The season is already under way. So tune in Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., or Sundays at 6 a.m. (all times Eastern). Or, set the DVR.

National 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally
Thank you for your interest in the BSA 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally! Click here to RSVP http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=sEg2w_2bun0UPAnU_2bVs0TE5A_3d_3d
or submit a question to our presenters. The rally will be found right here on Scouting.org/100years on December 10th. Check back for more information closer to the event. Until then, explore and learn more about our 100th Anniversary programs.
Date:
Thursday, December 10
Time:
8:00 – 8:30 p.m. Eastern
Presenters:
Randall Stephenson, AT&T President, CEO and Chairman and 100th Anniversary ChairJohn Gottschalk, BSA National PresidentBob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive

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.

November at a Glance

Saturday, November 7- We will be having a bike ride for the boys this w/e to earn there biking belt loop. Time of the ride which will be at 11.00 am @ the gathering spot which is at the park under the Memorial bridge (down town Augusta side).Please have your son and bike with a helmet there at 11.00 we will be checking the bikes to assure that they have brakes and are in proper working order at that time.we will be riding for about one hour and will return to the same spot for pick up. Thanks to the Wolf/Bear Den for organizing this. .................................................................................................................................................................................Tuesday, November 10- Regular Den Meeting at Hussey Elementary School. 6 PM. I will distribute the Scouting for Food door hangers. We are asking each Cub to take 15 of these to hang on homes in their area. The door hangers have information about the good deed to explain the program.

Wednesday, November 11- Veterans' Day Parade. We will meet at the Legion in Waterville at 9:30 am. The parade goes around the downtown area, and ends back at the Legion, where there is a small ceremony. Scouts should be in full uniform. Thanks to George in our Wolf/Bear Den for organizing this.

Saturday, November 14- Popcorn Delivery Day. We will need folks with trucks to join me early in the morning in Waterville to pick up the popcorn. If you can join me, please let me know. We will distribute at the American Legion at 1 PM. we will need folks at the legion to help sort orders at noon. Again, if you can help sort, please let me know. Everyone please come to the legion at 1 to pick up your popcorn.

Saturday, November 14 or Sunday, November 15- Scouting for Food Door Hanger Distribution. The door hangers that we gave out at Tuesday meetings should be distributed to homes in your neighborhood. Scouts should wear uniforms and travel with a buddy or a parent. This could even be a good den activity Go See It.

Tuesday, November 17- Regular Den Meeting at Hussey. Den Leaders please give me a list of awards that the boys should be receiving at the Pack meeting so I have time to pick up the awards at the Scout shop. Thanks
...................................................................................................................................................................................Saturday, November 21- Scouting for Food Bag Collection. Scouts go back to the homes where they delivered the door hangers and they will have left outside a bag of non-perishable food stuffs, cleaning supplies, baby items, etc. Bring these items to the Nov 24th Pack Meeting. We will bring it to St Mark's Food Pantry for the needy.

Tuesday, November 24th- Thanksgiving Pack Meeting. Awards will be handed out. Each den should be prepared to do a song and a skit. Prefer these to be focused on Thanksgiving or doing good deeds. Also, please bring things that the boys have been working on so we can show them off at the meeting.

December 1- Regular Den Meeting at Hussey.