Reminder Bear Carnival tonight, bring a friend and Pack 934 Updates 5/2/2017

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Hello Everyone,

I hope you all are having a great Tuesday!  I can’t believe how quickly this scout season has passed!  It’s already May? How did that happen?
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I wanted to remind you of a few items.  Tonight is our Bear Carnival at 7:00 pm.  We will be in the Family Life Center.  (Big Gym)  We will also be using the small parking lot that is behind the gym. .  (Where the Scout Entrance is located.)  Each scout will be accumulating tickets for participation throughout the evening. They can get their first ticket by bringing a friend to tonight’s event.  This is a Class B Uniform event.  That simply means wear any scout t-shirt, if you have one.  (If you don’t have one and are interested, we have them for sale throughout the year.  Just ask me.)
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Please also note that tonight is the last meeting until the boys Advance Rank on May 23rd at 6:30 pm.  If you have any payments that need to be made, after tonight, you will have to make arrangements to get them to me.
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Spring Family Camping will take place May 19th-21st.  I will be sending details out about that trip in the coming weeks.  Any family that would like to attend, please make sure you sign up tonight.
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 Dash Scout Night and Sleepover will be Friday, June 2nd.  There are three different levels of tickets.  $11.00 will purchase just your game ticket, $16.00 purchases game ticket, hat, patch, and sleepover.  $21.00 upgrades you to all the above plus “all you can eat” dinner Friday evening. (Dinner is 3 items, all you can eat of those three items.)  There is a Scout Parade starting at 6:15 pm.  If you want to be in the parade, you will need to be there at 6:00.  Game starts at 7:00 pm. We have extended the deadline to sign up for this event to Tuesday, May 23rd.  (Rank Advancement)  There will be a lot going on that night, so please make every effort to get with me in advance of that night.
 📝Event Sign-Ups
Spring Family Camping – May 19th -21st (Deadline May 2nd)
Dash Scout Night – June 2nd (Deadline is May 23rd)
📆Upcoming Dates:
May 2nd – Bear Carnival/Invite a Friend 7:00 pm Family Life Center
May 9th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
May 16th – No Scouts
May 19th-21st – Spring Family Camping
May 23rd – Rank Advancement in Sanctuary
June 2nd – DASH Scout Night and Sleepover
June 14th-17th – Resident Camp
July 10th-14th – Cub Scout Day Camp
August 8th-10th – Cub Scout Twilight Camp
See you all tonight,
Hope

Pack Meeting in Family Life Center Tonight and Updates 4/25/17

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Hello Again Friends,

I hope everyone is staying afloat, on yet another, rainy day.  Please remember we will have a Pack Meeting upstairs in the Family Life Center (big gym) tonight at 7:00 pm.  Have your scout wear their Class A Uniform please.  The Wolf Den is in charge of set up tonight.  If your child is a Wolf, please make every attempt to arrive around 6:30.  Bears are in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies tonight.
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Don’t forget Bear Carnival and Invite a Friend is next Tuesday night.  It promises to be a fun filled night of games and participation prizes!
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We will not meet the two Tuesdays after the Bear Carnival.  The 9th is a regularly scheduled Leader’s Meeting.  The 16th we are cancelling since we will be camping together at Camp Raven Knob for our annual Spring Family Camping Trip  that Friday- Sunday   (May 19th-21st).  Tuesday, May 23rd will be Rank Advancement at 6:30 pm.  I can’t believe the scout season is so close to summer break!
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Last call for Resident Camp!!  If you meant to get the paperwork in, but the deadline slipped up on you, tonight is the last chance.  (Without paying a late fee.)
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We will continue collecting names of children who would like to participate in Lions next year.  If you have a child who will be in Kindergarten, who is very excited to get involved in scouts, just let us know.  We are so excited to offer this program and would like to get a head start!
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Dash sign ups are officially starting tonight.  Dash Scout Night and Sleepover will be Friday, June 2nd.  There are three different levels of tickets.  $11.00 will purchase just your game ticket, $16.00 purchases game ticket, hat, patch, sleepover and a small breakfast Saturday morning.  $21.00 upgrades you to all the above plus “all you can eat” dinner Friday evening. (Dinner is 3 items, all you can eat of those three items.)  There is a Scout Parade starting at 6:15 pm.  If you want to be in the parade, you will need to be there at 6:00.  Game starts at 7:00 pm.  They are not sure what movie will be played for the sleepover yet.
📝Event Sign-Ups
Resident Camp 2017 – June 14 – 17 (Deadline last week, but extended to tonight!) Parent and Son event
Spring Family Camping – May 19th -21st (Deadline May 2nd)
Dash Scout Night – June 2nd (Deadline is May 16th, but no scouts that night, will need to contact me via email, text, or call if not signed up by May 2nd)
📆Upcoming Dates:
April 25th – Pack Meeting 7:00 pm
May 2nd – Bear Carnival/Invite a Friend 7:00 pm Family Life Center
May 9th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
May 16th – No Scouts
May 19th-21st – Spring Family Camping
May 23rd – Rank Advancement in Sanctuary
June 2nd – DASH Scout Night and Sleepover
June 14th-17th – Resident Camp
July 10th-14th – Cub Scout Day Camp
August 8th-10th – Cub Scout Twilight Camp
See you all tonight,
Hope

Pack Hike Cancelled 4/22/2017

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Good Saturday Morning Everyone,

Our Pack Hike at Hanging Rock today has been cancelled due to the forecast showing a strong chance of thunderstorms in the area this afternoon.  Everyone have a great weekend and stay safe!
Thank you,
Hope
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Incorrect Pack Hike Time Given

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My apologies to all,

I told you all we would meet at 9:30 am and have lunch after our hike.  The hike is, in fact, scheduled for afternoon.  We will meet at 1:15 pm in front of the Visitor Center, and have dinner after the short program and hike.  If the time changes your plans, please text or email me. (If you can now join due to completing sports, work, ect…, we would love to have you!) Also, please keep a close watch on your email.  As of right now, they are predicting rain Saturday.  We will cancel if it looks like rain is imminent.  Hanging Rock is very slippery and dangerous when wet. The safety of our pack is of utmost importance.
Thank you all for your understanding,
Hope
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Pack 934 Updates 4/18/17, Hike Details, Exciting News!

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Hello Everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!  We have some wonderful news to share for the upcoming Scout year, so please read to the end of this email.  We do have our normal den meeting tonight at 7pm.  We will all be downstairs.
The Leader’s would like to request the boys wear as much of their Class A uniforms (the formal uniform) as they have for their den and pack meetings please.  They are not to carry the flag or participate in any of the formal ceremonies (for Webelos this means, they can not be the “Denner” or serve in various rolls) if they are not in full uniform.  If anyone does not have a uniform or specific parts of the uniform and needs help with this, please see either Mack or myself.  You may call either of us if you are not comfortable grabbing us at a meeting.  There are funds set aside to help families.  So, unless you have been told to do otherwise for a messy activity, please have your scout wear his Class A Uniform.
One last item of business pertaining to Den and Pack Meetings.  If you can not stay with your scout during the meetings for whatever reason, please kindly ask another parent to watch after your child.  We realize life is hectic and there are many things going on at the same time as scouts, so that is all we ask.  Please make arrangements with another parent.
                      Webelos I  – Boy Scout Room
                      Bears – Youth Commons
                      Wolves – 121 (Cub Scout Room)
                      Tigers –  118
Our pack hike is coming up fast!  This weekend in fact!  I am still waiting on one important piece of information, so please keep watching your email for hike detail updates.  As of right now we are planning to meet in front of the Hanging Rock Visitors Center at 9:30am Saturday morning.  The address is 1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd. Danbury NC  27016.  Please check in with me upon your arrival.  Also check in with me when you come back down from the trail.  We have a “No Scout Left Behind” policy!  We will have a brief program before we hike the trail as a group.  We will also have lunch once we come back from the hike.  Mr. Ty Brown has graciously agreed to stay behind and grill hamburgers and hot dogs.  We need families with last names ending in A-L to bring a side item for lunch and families with names ending in M-Z to bring a dessert to share with the pack please.  We have 80+ people attending the hike!!
女Now, for the other exciting news….We will be adding a Lion Den beginning in the fall!!  That means we will be recruiting Kindergarten and First grade, along with growing our rising Second graders and above!!!  If you have a child who will be in Kindergarten or first grade and you know you want them involved next year, please let us know now, so we can start planning.  (No paperwork or fees until next fall)  We would like to get a jumpstart on recruiting for next season.  The upcoming Bear Carnival will be a great night to plant that seed.
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We are asking everyone to invite a friend to the Bear Carnival, which will be Tuesday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm. That would normally be a den meeting night, but we will be in the Family Life Center (the big gym) that night.  The Bear’s have organized many games for the night.  We will play games and at the end be able to get a treat with the tickets earned from participating in the games.
At the sign- up table tonight we have:
📝Event Sign-Ups
Pack Hike – April 22nd FREE (Deadline April 18th) Family Event
Resident Camp 2017 – June 14 – 17 (Deadline April 18th) Parent and Son event
Spring Family Camping – May 19th -21st (Deadline May 9th)
🐞I also have information for this year’s Cub Scout Day Camp and the new Twilight Camp at the table.  Please come see me if you are interested.
We have several found items, please check the sign-up table to make sure you don’t have any found items that you didn’t realize were lost.
If your child helped collect food during “Scouting For Food” please see me at the table.  We have another patch for you.  The council has sent their own patches for that event.
 
📆Upcoming Dates:
April 18th – Den Meetings 7:00 pm
April 22nd – Pack Hike
April 25th – Pack Meeting 7:00 pm
May 2nd – Bear Carnival and Invite a Friend night 7:00 pm Family Life Center
May 9th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
May 16th -No Scouts (Camping Trip will be this coming weekend)
May 19th-21st – Spring Family Camping
May 23rd – Rank Advancement in Sanctuary
June 2nd – DASH Scout Night and Sleepover (tentative)
June 14th-17th – Resident Camp
July 10th-14th – Cub Scout Day Camp
August 8th-10th – Cub Scout Twilight Camp
I can’t wait to see you all tonight,
Hope
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Den Meeting Tonight and Pack 934 Updates 4/4/17

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Hello Friends,

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend.  I wanted to remind everyone that tonight is our regular den meeting.  All of our dens will be meeting downstairs this week!
                      Webelos I  – 122
                      Bears – Youth Commons
                      Wolves – 121 (Cub Scout Room)
                      Tigers –  118
A HUGE THANK YOU to all our families for making sure you let us know of your intentions for rechartering!  We really appreciate our families help with everything we need.  You all are great!
We still have several event sign-ups.  The newest is Spring Family Camping.  This year our Family Camping Trip will be held at Camp Raven Knob on Friday, May 19th – Sunday, May 21st.  This is a tent camping event for the family.  The cost will be $25.00 per family.  That will cover the cost of food and supplies for the weekend.  Please come by the table and get signed up for this fun filled event!
I also have information for this year’s Cub Scout Day Camp and the new Twilight Camp at the table.  Please come see me if you are interested.
📝Event Sign-Ups
Pack Hike – April 22nd FREE (Deadline April 18th) Family Event
Resident Camp 2017 – June 14 – 17 (Deadline April 18th) Parent and Son event
Spring Family Camping – May 19th -21st (Deadline May 9th)
📆Upcoming Dates:
March 28th – Pack Meeting 7:00pm – Mad Science
April 4th – Den Meeting 7:00 pm
April 11th – No Scouts WSFCS Spring Break
April 18th – Den Meetings 7:00 pm
April 22nd – Pack Hike
April 25th – Pack Meeting 7:00 pm
May 2nd – Bear Carnival 7:00 pm Family Life Center
May 9th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
May 16th – Invite a Friend Game Night (tentative)
May 19th-21st – Spring Family Camping
May 23rd – Rank Advancement in Sanctuary
June 2nd – DASH Scout Night and Sleepover (tentative)
June 14th-17th – Resident Camp
July 10th-14th – Cub Scout Day Camp
August 8th-10th – Cub Scout Twilight Camp
See you all tonight,
Hope
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Pack 934 Updates 3/28/2017

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Good morning parents of Pack 934,

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week.  I hear the Webelos I had a great hike over the weekend and the wolves had a great hike last Tuesday!
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I want to remind everyone that we will be hosting Professor G-Force of Mad Science this evening.  His presentation should be a great time for all!  Please have your scout(s) wear his Class A Uniform this evening.  (Complete uniform – all that you have…)  We will begin promptly at 7 pm so that we allow The Professor plenty of time!  We will meet in the Family Life Center (big gym upstairs).  Bear families (3rd grade) please arrive as close to 6:30 as you can to set up for our Pack Meeting tonight.  
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Tonight is the deadline for re-charter.   For those of you who are new to scouting, or those who are unfamiliar with the terms, that means that it is time to sign-up for the upcoming year.  The scouting year goes from April-March every year.  The recharter fee this year will be $36.00.  (In years past it has been $60, so this is a great thing!)  The expense will cover April 2017-March 2018.  Please see me at the sign-up table and either get rechartered or at least let me know of your intentions.  (If you can not come by the table, please, email or text me your intentions for the upcoming scout year.)  We need to have spoken with every family tonight.  Thanks in advance for your help with making this happen quickly and I look forward to continuing scouts with all of you!
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We continue taking reservations for this year’s Resident Camp, “Raven Knob Luau”.  The dates are Wed., June 14th – Sat. the 17th.  Our pack is subsidizing the cost of this event!  Raven Knob cost is $135 per scout and $75.00 per adult, but your cost is only $70.00 per scout and $45.00 per adult.  This cost reduction is all due to the pack’s awesome popcorn sales!  Way to go boys!  Camp Raven Knob is always a great time for the boys!  They also get a head start on the rank requirements for the upcoming year.  The deposit of $50 per scout and $10 per adult must be paid by April 19th with the remaining balance due by May 17th.   We would love to see all of our boys attend this wonderful camp and build confidence by conquering and doing things they never thought possible.  The campfire stories, smores, hikes, climbing wall, shooting range, eating in the mess hall and drinking “bug juice” together.  It all really bonds the boys, no matter their age.   Please don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
📆Upcoming Dates:
March 28th – Pack Meeting 7:00pm – Mad Science
April 4th – Den Meeting 7:00 pm
April 11th – No Scouts WSFCS Spring Break
April 18th – Den Meetings 7:00 pm
April 22nd – Pack Hike
April 25th – Pack Meeting 7:00 pm
May 2nd – Bear Carnival 7:00 pm Family Life Center
May 9th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
May 16th – Invite a Friend Game Night (tentative)
May 19th-21st – Spring Family Camping (tentative)
May 23rd – Rank Advancement in Sanctuary
June 2nd – DASH Scout Night and Sleepover (tentative)
June 14th-17th – Resident Camp
July 10th-14th – Cub Scout Day Camp
August 8th-10th – Cub Scout Twilight Camp
📝Event Sign-Ups
Pack Hike – April 22nd FREE (Deadline April 18th) Family Event
Resident Camp 2017 – June 14 – 17 (Deadline April 18th) Parent and Son event
See you all tonight,
Hope

Pack 934 Updates 3/21/2017

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Hello Friends,

Wow, I feel like it’s been forever since I saw you last. Our family has had such a hard time with sickness this month.  I hope that none of our other families are struggling with the same.
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We have two dens that will not be meeting at Mt. Tabor tonight.  The Wolf den will meet at 6:45 tonight, March 21st at Muddy Creek Greenway.  If you are a Wolf (2nd grade) parent and did not get the detailed email from Paul Young, please let me know and I can forward it to you.  (If it begins to rain prior to 6 pm the den will meet at Mt. Tabor UMC as normal.  You will receive an email from Mr. Young)
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Webelos I will meet Saturday at 10 am at Tanglewood Park instead of tonight.  If you are a Webelos I parent (4th grade) and did not get the detailed email from Shane Harterink, please let me know so I can forward it to you.
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Tigers will meet in their den as normal tonight and Bears will meet in the Fellowship Hall (dining area) as normal.
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Friends, it is already time for recharter again.  For those of you who are new to scouting, or those who are unfamiliar with the terms, that means that it is time to sign-up for the upcoming year.  The scouting year goes from April-March every year.  The recharter fee this year will be $36.00.  (In years past it has been $60, so this is a great thing!)  The expense will cover April 2017-March 2018.  Please see me at the sign-up table and either get rechartered or let me know of your intentions.  (If you can not come by the table, please at least email me your intentions for the upcoming scout year.)  The deadline is March 28th.  We need to have spoken with every family by that deadline.  Thanks in advance for your help with making this happen quickly and I look forward to continuing scouts with all of you!
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Speaking of March 28th, Professor Johnny G-Force from Mad Science will be showing us some really cool stuff at our March 28th Pack meeting.  You don’t want to miss the excitement!  We will meet in the Family Life Center for this fun filled night. Bears have set-up for this month.  Bear families, please try to arrive 30 minutes early to arrange chairs.  Webelos will perform the flag ceremony.
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We are still signing up for our Pack Hike at Hanging Rock State Park for April 22nd.  We will have a cookout at the park after our hike.
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We are still taking reservations for this year’s Resident Camp, “Raven Knob Luau”.  The dates are Wed., June 14th – Sat. the 17th.  Our pack is subsidizing the cost of this event!  Raven Knob cost is $135 per scout and $75.00 per adult, but your cost is only $70.00 per scout and $45.00 per adult.  This cost reduction is all due to the pack’s awesome popcorn sales!  Way to go boys!  Camp Raven Knob is always a great time for the boys!  They also get a head start on the rank requirements for the upcoming year.  The deposit of $50 per scout and $10 per adult must be paid by April 19th with the remaining balance due by May 17th.   We would love to see all of our boys attend this wonderful camp and build confidence by conquering and doing things they never thought possible.  The campfire stories, smores, hikes, climbing wall, shooting range, eating in the mess hall and drinking “bug juice” together.  It all really bonds the boys, no matter their age.   Please don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
📆Upcoming Dates:
March 21st – Den Meeting 7:00 pm
March 28th – Pack Meeting 7:00pm – Mad Science w
April 4th – Den Meeting 7:00 pm
April 11th – No Scouts WSFCS Spring Break
April 18th – Den Meetings 7:00 pm
April 22nd – Pack Hike
April 25th – Pack Meeting 7:00 pm
May 2nd – Bear Carnival 7:00 pm Family Life Center
May 9th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
May 16th – Invite a Friend Game Night (tentative)
May 19th-21st – Spring Family Camping (tentative)
May 23rd – Rank Advancement in Sanctuary
June 2nd – DASH Scout Night and Sleepover (tentative)
June 14th-17th – Resident Camp
July 10th-14th – Cub Scout Day Camp
August 8th-10th – Cub Scout Twilight Camp
📝Event Sign-Ups
Pack Hike – April 22nd FREE (Deadline April 18th)
Resident Camp 2017 – June 14 – 17 (Deadline April 18th)
Have a great week,
Hope
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SciWorks (Kaleideum North) Sleepover

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Hello Friends,

Kaleideum (Formerly SciWorks) sleepover is tomorrow evening.  Check-in will be from 5:45-6:30 pm.  Please check-in with me and I will check-in our group when the last person arrives.  I will hand you maps and other information such as workshop times and class assignments as well as the snack schedule and sleeping area for our group.
Once you have checked in, you may enjoy the museum exhibits until orientation begins at 6:45 pm.  Our activities will begin at 7:00 pm sharp.  We will have a snack time scheduled (we’ll find out the exact time upon arrival) sometime between 7-11 pm.  Our snack will consist of two pieces of pizza and a drink.  Please feed your child dinner before arrival, since snack will be late.
The suggested items to bring:
Sleeping bag/blanket
Pillow
Sleeping bag pad, cot, or air mattress and pump
Sleeping attire or wear something comfortable in which to sleep
Batteries for camera/ pump/ flashlight
Prescription medicines if needed
Hand towel/ washcloth
Toothbrush and paste
Hairbrush and toiletries
Flashlight
(You may bring a snack, but it can ONLY be eaten in the FOOD WORKS AREA.)
A few other notes: Vending machines are available for snack items and drinks if desired until one hour before lights out.  Lights out is at 11:30 pm! Some people do get hot or cold so it is suggested to dress in layers.  No Showers, cots, or air mattresses are available, please bring what you may need.
Saturday morning coffee will be available in the snack area beginning at 7 am for ADULTS.  A continental breakfast will be provided for all participants.  Our itinerary will have the exact time.  After breakfast, the environmental park (barnyard, deer, otter, and waterfowl) will be open at 9 am.  Camp-In will end at 9:30 am.  Please stop by the registration desk on your way out to complete an evaluation form.
We are so excited to see everyone there,
Hope
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Pack 934 Updates 3/7/17

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Hello again Friends,

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  I’d like to thank everyone who came to the Blue and Gold Banquet Saturday night. We had a great time! Congratulations to those scouts who won coolest car from Pinewood Derby!  I’m so glad we were able to keep that a secret and surprise some scouts!
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As you know, with Blue and Gold, we also lose some leaders to the Boy Scout Troop.  I would like to make sure everyone knows that Mack Moore has now stepped up to take the Cubmaster position.  We are so grateful to Mack for what he has done and continues to do for Pack 934!  I would also like to make everyone aware of the open positions that will now need to be filled for the upcoming year.  We are currently looking for volunteers for our Popcorn Kernel next year. Stacy Stevens has said she is willing to assist the new Kernel in any way they need.  If you would like more information or to volunteer, please see me or Mack Moore.  If you would like to volunteer in any way, please see us, we can always use help.
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Our next big event is Friday evening.  I will be sending out details for the SciWorks sleepover in a couple of days.  It promises to be great fun as always!  I know this is a favorite for the boys!  If you have not filled out the SciWorks health form, please get one from the sign up table tonight and get it turned in before you leave.  (If you filled out a form last year, you do not need a new one.)
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The Camp Raven Knob 2017 Resident Camp has been set!  This year’s theme will be “Raven Knob Luau”.  The dates are Wed., June 14th – Sat. the 17th.  Our pack is subsidizing the cost of this event!  Raven Knob cost is $135 per scout and $75.00 per adult, but your cost is only $70.00 per scout and $45.00 per adult.  This cost reduction is all due to the pack’s awesome popcorn sales!  Way to go boys!  Camp Raven Knob is always a great time for the boys!  They also get a head start on the rank requirements for the upcoming year.  The deposit of $50 per scout and $10 per adult must be paid by April 19th with the remaining balance due by May 17th.  Please don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to build memories and watch your scout build confidence.
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Our pack hike will be on April 22nd at Hanging Rock State Park.  We will meet at the park.  Specific details will be given closer to the date.  We will have lunch, so we request everyone bring either a side dish or desert.
📆Upcoming Dates:
March 7th – Den Meeting 7:00 pm
March 10th – SciWorks Sleepover
March 14th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
March 21st – Den Meeting 7:00 pm
March 28th – Pack Meeting 7:00pm – Mad Science will have a presentation
April 1st – Great Day of Service
April 4th – Den Meeting 7:00 pm
April 11th – No Scouts WSFCS Spring Break
April 18th – Den Meetings 7:00 pm
April 22nd – Pack Hike
April 25th – Pack Meeting 7:00 pm
May 2nd – Bear Carnival 7:00 pm Family Life Center
May 9th – No Scouts (Leader’s Meeting)
May 16th – Invite a Friend Game Night (tentative)
May 19th-21st – Spring Family Camping (tentative)
May 23rd – Rank Advancement in Sanctuary
June 2nd – DASH Scout Night and Sleepover (tentative)
June 14th-17th – Resident Camp
July 10th-14th – Cub Scout Day Camp
August 8th-10th – Cub Scout Twilight Camp
📝Event Sign-Ups
Pack Hike – April 22nd (free)
Resident Camp 2017 – June 14 – 17 (Deadline April 19th)
See you tonight,
Hope