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September 2012 Newsletter
Dear Scout Parents, Core Value September’s core value is cooperation. Please take a minute and talk with the different ways your son can cooperate within the family, at school, and with God. SSA Pack Fees The total fee for this year is again $70 per scout ($40 for Council registration and $30 for pack fees). The Council registration provides for a subscription to Boy's Life magazine, scout insurance, and awards provided to scouts at our pack meetings. The Program Fee of $30 per scout covers the cost of the Blue & Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, camp food, and pack meeting refreshments. This $30 program fee allows us to conduct the banquet and derby without having to charge for these events. New scouts only need to fill out the Council Registration Form. However, all scouts (new and returning boys) must complete our Pack Registration Form (attached or available at the pack meeting). Turn in this/these form(s) with and a check made out to "SSA Pack One" to Jim Putlock or Tim Doweiler at the pack meeting. No cash, please. There will also be some event fees for this year: October’s 5-mile hike ($5 or $9 per car depending on your county residence), the November Whaler’s Hockey Night ($8 per ticket), and a fee for USS Silversides overnighter in December. Summer Resident Camp fees will be collected in three amounts: $40 per camper in December, $40 per camper in January, and the balance (about $40 depending on any price increases set by BSA Council) due in late February. To help offset many of these fees, our pack again is selling Cub Scout popcorn as a fundraiser. Your scout can earn "scout bucks" based on 30% of your total popcorn sales to fund scout expenses. It is a great program to help offset the cost of the scouting experience. Popcorn Sign-Up at the Pack Meeting If you are selling popcorn, be sure to sign-up for your Show-N-Sell dates. Initially, you can sign up for 8 hours of Show-N-Sells per scout from now until the Pack Meeting on the 20th. Attached you will find the most up to date spreadsheet of Show-N-Sells. Simply email or call Phil Puccillo (734-904-4459) papucillo@yahoo.com (Show-N-Sell Coordinator…thanks Phil) with your requested dates. We want to ensure every scout has an opportunity to sign up for a slot before they fill up. During the Sep 20th Pack Meeting you will then have an opportunity to sign up for additional vacant slots to sell popcorn. There will be no limit on signing up for slots at or after the Pack Meeting. Popcorn Fundraiser If you choose to sell popcorn, here is how it works. There are four methods for selling popcorn:
Plan to get out on our "Statewide Unit Blitz Day" on September 29, 2012. Scouts from all over the Michigan Crossroads Council will be going door to door or participate in Show-N-Sells in front of local stores. Sign up to participate today and be eligible for great prizes! See attached document for contact info for our popcorn coordinators. 1st Pack Meeting, Thursday, September 20th from 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Our first pack meeting of the new school year is Thursday, September 15th from 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Normally each den has a responsibility to help out at a pack meeting, check with your den leader on how you can participate. For this meeting, § Webelos 2 are to arrive 15 minutes early to setup chairs and then prepare to conduct the flag ceremony. Additionally, Webelos 2 will do the closing. Fall Service Project, Saturday, September 22th: 1-4 PM Since Scouts are a service organization at heart, we will be working at SSA Joy Road (Ann Arbor) for our Fall Service Project. Please bring rakes, shovels, gloves, brooms, etc. to accomplish generic cleaning of the school grounds. We will all meet at SSA Joy Road (AA) to give back to our wonderful Charter Organization. Siblings are welcome as well, if they need service project hours. Please sign up at the Sept 20th Pack Meeting so we know how many to expect. 5 Mile Color Hike, Saturday, October 20th from 9-11 AM The Annual Fall Color Hike will take place this year at Independence Lake County Park (3200 Jennings Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189) on Saturday, Oct 20th at 9 am. Thanks to Leah Prucka for volunteering to find the Pack a great hike. The hike is for all members of the scout's family! This is an approximate five-mile hike taking about 2 to 3 hours. We will meet and commence the hike at the parking lot furthest into the park, the northern most lot at the end of the road. Leah will have maps/brochures for each family on the day of the hike, but if anyone wishes to hike independently, they can obtain a trail map from the website www.parks.ewashtenaw.org. Detailed directions to the park can also be obtained at the website. Families unable to go on the hike with the Pack can go any time Saturday or Sunday. All scouts will receive a patch upon completing the hike (given out at the following pack meeting). Bring a snack and drink to consume during a break halfway into the hike. Cost is $9 per car for Non-Washtenaw County Residents and $5 for Washtenaw County Residents, paid upon entry to the park (if someone is manning the booth). All Tiger Cubs need to do this hike as a Go-See-It. Youth Protection Training…Great for all Parents!!! Here is the link to BSA’s Youth Protection Training. We encourage all parents to take this simple on-line course geared to protect our youth. It is mandatory for all leaders to complete and strongly encouraged for all parents. Normally, it will take 30 minutes of your time, and it is important to know how your son is protected. Pack Website and Calendar We have another exciting year planned for the boys and attached is a copy of our yearly calendar. Additionally, thanks to Kevin Galbraith our Pack Webmaster, our site is full of great information to answer your questions about our Pack (i.e. where do all these patches go on the uniform, calendar of events, popcorn sales info, etc) Next Committee Meeting – Saturday, September 8th from 7-8 AM This is a planning meeting for the monthly pack meetings. At this meeting we'll plan for the upcoming pack meeting and events. Parents are encouraged to attend at least one committee meeting over the course of the year. We will meet at the Alex’s Family Restaurant (42400 Ford Road, Canton) at 7 am. Jim Putlock Assistant Cubmaster |
August 2012 Newsletter
Dear Cub Scout Parents: Wednesday, August 29th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm - Annual Pack Picnic / Scout Roundup It’s Back-to-School and the return of Cub Scout Pack One fun! Our first meeting as a pack is actually a picnic! We’ll have a potluck pack picnic and scout signup night Wednesday, August 29th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Plymouth Township Park, which is one block east of Beck Road on Ann Arbor Trail in Plymouth. The pack will provide a charcoal fired grill, condiments, water and lemonade. Each family should bring their own meat (and buns) to grill (enough only for their own family), along with a dish to pass to share with everyone. Those with last name A-M bring side dishes or salad; those with last name N-Z bring desserts to pass. Scouts and siblings can play on the children’s PlayScape area or SprayScape (swim suits and towels recommended). This is an opportunity for scouts to get reacquainted and for new scouts to meet “old” scouts. If you have a 1st grade boy, bring him. If you know a 1st grade boy interested in scouting, invite him! Questions? Contact Jim Putlock (734-546-1758) or Pat Schloss (734)424-0331. Popcorn Sign-Up at the Picnic Thank you, thank you, thank you…to our Popcorn Kernal Carolyn Palka for volunteering to lead us in our annual fundraiser. Phil Puccillo will be assisting her with West Side sales. Carolyn and Phil will be available for you to sign-up for your show/sell dates and/or pickup product to sell door-to-door (or at work) at the picnic. Initially, you can sign up for 4 hours of show-and-sells per scout starting at the picnic. We want to ensure every scout has an opportunity to sign up for a slot before they fill up. During the Sep 20th Pack Meeting you will then have an opportunity to sign up for additional vacant slots to sell popcorn. There will be no limit on the slots offered at the Sep 20th Pack Meeting. Cub Scout Leaders for 2012-2013 Tiger Cubs – ????? 2011 – 2012 Calendar of Events Our first pack meeting is Thursday, September 20th, at 7 pm at Plymouth SSA School. Our website has great info from where to place your patches on the uniform, calendar of events, popcorn sales info, etc. It is a great resource for you. Thanks to Kevin Galbraith for maintaining our website!!! See you all at the picnic.. Jim Putlock Assistant Cub Master |
May 2012 Newsletter
Dear Scout Parents, Pack Meeting Our next pack meeting is Friday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. It will be the last meeting of the school year and will be an outdoor event around the campfire. Come for just the meeting or stick around for the entire night as we will be sitting around the campfire, roasting s'mores/hotdogs and camping out until Saturday AM. Bring you your tent, campfire chair and join us for a family overnight at SSA Plymouth. Normally each den has a responsibility to help out at a pack meeting, so check with your den leader on how you can participate. For this meeting,
Campout Essentials Tent Food Provided by the Pack Evening Drinking Water Morning Drinking Water Parent’s Meeting During This Pack Meeting During the game portion of the pack meeting we will hold a Parent’s Meeting. We need to fill all our leadership positions for next school year (detailed below), and solicit feedback whether the leaders are doing the right things for your sons and can improve in any way. So please make it a point to attend this month’s pack meeting. School Year 2012-13 Volunteer Needs Our pack has been blessed with a very generous group of parents making it possible for us to offer a quality program to our sons. Many of our positions are already filled with returning volunteers but we have some openings for which I’d like you to consider volunteering.
John Yurko - Committee Chair Scout’s Baseball Game Sleepover as a reminder, the Toledo Mudhen’s game and a scout sleepover on Friday, June 1st at Fifth Third Field, Toledo, OH. Contact Steve Terhaar by email or phone at (734) 376-3175 with questions. Summer Resident Camp, Thurs-Sat, July 26-28 at Camp Munhacke The medical forms and camp details found in the parent leader guide are linked below for download. Bring the completed medical form for each camper (adult and scout) to camp Thursday at 1 pm. Camp ends at 3 pm on Saturday, July 28th. Attending the pre-camp meeting mentioned in the parents guide is optional (since the same info will be repeated after dinner on the first day). Jim Putlock Asst. Cubmaster |
| Attachments:
2012 Parent Leader Guide.pdf
Medical Form 2011.pdf
March 2012 Newsletter
Dear Cub Scout Parents (and old Webelos II Families that have Crossed Over to Scouts...you are still invited to race), Pinewood Derby Our next pack meeting is Friday, March 16th and will be our annual Pinewood Derby Race. The timing of the Derby is different than pack meetings. We ask people to come any time after 5:15 pm to register and weigh their car. The opening ceremony and race will start promptly at 6:45 pm. We'll try to keep the schedule moving so we can end by 8:30 pm followed by cleanup from our Bears and Webelos I Dens. Pizza at the Derby Some of the families have already pre-ordered a pizza. If you still wish to order a pizza for the derby, please contact Patrick Michel at patrick.michel@att.net or by phone at 248-770-4089 by March 10th. He is collecting pizza orders for $5 (Little Caesar’s) for cheese pizzas (it is, after all, a Friday in Lent). The Pack will have lemonade or water to drink. You are welcome to eat at home or bring with you a picnic dinner to eat in the cafeteria prior to the race as well. Pinewood Derby Volunteers Needed Let Aerik LaFave know if you can help, call (734-780-1076 ) or email (aerikl@umich.edu) if you can assist in making this a great event for the boys and all families. The areas of responsibility/number(s) of people needed are listed below:
Derby Night Rules and Schedule We will abide by the district rules posted on our website. The 2 differences between the district rules and Pack 1 rules are you cannot modify the position of the axles and you cannot race a pre-made or e-bay car. The weigh-in starts at 5:15 pm, the pizza arrives at 6:00 pm, and the race starts at 6:45 pm. Finally, we will again be having the “Open Heat” at the end of the Scout races for siblings and “illegal” cars. This will be a free-for-all race. The only rules that apply for this race is the car must not weigh more than 5 ounces. Therefore, pre-made and e-bay cars are allowed. No rules apply and it should be fun to watch. No prizes or trophies for the winners of this race. Please remind your scout that this event is a great opportunity for him to learn skills, develop a sense of accomplishment and practice sportsmanship in both winning and losing. How to Build a Derby Car: On March 10th from 1-4 pm, Aerik will be opening up his garage/home to allow people to work on their derby cars. He will be providing sanding blocks of various grits as well as tools and advice….bear in mind, the last time he worked on a derby car was when he did it as a Cub Scout J. Please bring some foamies” (those little foam ear plugs; you can pick them up pretty much anywhere) if you intend to use the band saw/compound miter saw/table saw. He has a couple of pairs of workshop protective glasses so that shouldn’t be a problem. He, unfortunately, will not be supporting painting. Since you will be in the garage in March the painting will be better accomplished in your own home with warmer temperatures (paint doesn’t work so well when it is really cold). Aerik’s address is 2386 Foxway Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (Fox Fire sub-division). Give him a call at 734-780-1076 (cell) if you have trouble finding our home (feel free to park in the driveway). Summer Camp Final payment of Summer Camp is due March 16th (Pinewood Derby Night). The full cost of the camp is $125 per camper, less what you’ve already paid in deposits or paid via Scout Bucks. It is a great opportunity for One-on-One time with your son with no distractions. Don’t let his unique opportunity get away from you. We now have 32 campers and have plenty of room if you still want to register for this fun camp from Thursday, July 26th at 12 pm to Saturday July 28th at 3 pm at Camp Munhacke. See the attached Summer Camp Parents Guide for your reference on all the fun activities. Scoutmail The District “Scoutmail” provides information on the District’s activities. If you would like to subscribe to “Scoutmail” you can simply sign up by going to: www.gstcbsa.org and scroll down to the box on the left hand side that says “Sign Up Here for Scoutmail”. Committee Meeting Our next committee meeting is on Saturday, March 24th at a place to be determined. Jim Putlock Asst. Cubmaster |
February 2012 Newsletter
Dear Scout Parents, Our next event is the annual awards banquet called the Blue and Gold Banquet on Friday, February 10th. Please arrive by 6 pm and take your seats at 6:15pm. The timing of the event is different from the Pack Meetings. The events will begin sharply at 6:15 and end at 8:30 pm. The full program consists of dinner, awards, a graduation ceremony where Webelos 2 scouts will end their Cub Scout career and join Boy Scouts, and finally our entertainment is Jeff Wawrzaszek, the Ann Arbor Magician. As a reminder: Webelos 2 have setup, flag ceremony and clean-up. The Wolf Den also has clean-up. Uniform Note for Blue and Gold Banquet Any scouts who have earned their religious emblem (Light of Christ or Parvuli Dei) and have received their medal, should wear it on formal scouting occasions like the annual Blue & Gold Banquet. Medals should be pinned just above the purple knot to drape over it. Normally the medal should not be worn at Pack meetings and activities -- which is why scouts have the purple patch. Your Blue & Gold Banquet Responsibility As a reminder, bring a side dish, (enough to serve 10 people): Tigers = fruit salad SSA Wolves = green salad OSP Wolves = starchy side (like potatoes or rice) Bears = bread products Webelos I & II = desserts Volunteers Still Needed for Blue and Gold Many hands make light work, so please assist. Although we are distributing the work, we are still in need of volunteers. Here's where we need help: • Food preparation (4-6 pm) • Decoration of the gym (4-6 pm) • Help with supervision during meal • Clean-up after the banquet Please respond to Sarah Schloss' email (sjschloss @ gmail.com) or call her at 413.548.4444 if you are able to help. Friends of Scouting Appeal The annual Friends of Scouting appeal to support our area Council's scouting program will be conducted during our Blue & Gold Banquet this year. A short presentation will be given by a Council Representative about what FOS is and how your financial donations will help our council. Please support our Council in this worthwhile appeal. Popcorn for Sale The Pack has excess popcorn for sale at 30% off and will be sold at the Blue and Gold Banquet. What a great opportunity to get some tasty treats at a great price. Summer Camp Final payment of Summer Camp is due March 16th (Pinewood Derby Night). You can bring payment to the Blue and Gold Banquet as well, or send a check made out to “SSA Pack One” to Tony Guajardo (tguajardo72 @ yahoo.com). The full cost of the camp is $125 per camper, less what you’ve already paid in deposits or paid via Scout Bucks. It is a great opportunity for One-on-One time with your son with no distractions. Don’t let his unique opportunity get away from you. We now have 24 campers in two campsites and have plenty of room if you still want to register for this fun camp from Thursday, July 26th at 12 pm to Saturday July 28th at 3 pm at Camp Munhacke. See the attached Summer Camp Parents Guide for your reference on all the fun activities. Pinewood Derby Every scout has now received their Pinewood Derby car kit for the March 16th Pack Derby. It's not too early to start working on it now. If the kit was opened, be careful not to lose any pieces. As for the rules, you can follow the ones enclosed in the kit with three additions: you can't modify the axle width, you can’t buy a car pre-made, and you must have built the car in the last 6 months (can’t use previous years cars. Exception: you can race previous years cars in the OPEN HEAT at the end of competition racing). Also to clarify an interpretation on the rules included in the kit, you have to use the wheels and axles provided with the kit. Yes, this is a competition, but let's have the kids focus on just having fun. They can set their aim on best design (1st, 2nd, 3rd for the pack) or fastest car within their rank (Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos I and Webelos II). If you are new to this, a tip I can offer is to first take a scrap piece of 2x4 wood and shape it in the same size as the kit to test out all your cuts before shaping the final car out of the wood in the kit. Alternately you can buy an additional kit at the Scout Store or Nankin Hardware (Westland) for a few dollars. You can also get weights, paint, and decals there. We will abide by the district rules posted on our website. The only difference between the district rules and those included in the kit is that the kit doesn’t clarify that you can’t modify the position of the axle. Pinewood Derby Needs and Opportunities Hi, my name is Aerik La Fave and I will be chairing the Pinewood Derby this year. My son, Brendan, is a Tiger Cub so this is our first year with the Pack. We are very happy to be with SSA Pack One! I have had many volunteers already but could use some more. Please let me know via call (734.780.1076 ) or email (aerikl@umich.edu) if you can assist in making this a great event for the boys and all families. The areas of responsibility/number(s) of people needed are listed below:
On the dates listed below, from 1:00 until 4:00, Aerik will be opening up his garage/home to allow people to work on their derby cars. He will be providing sanding blocks of various grits as well as tools and advice….bear in mind, the last time he worked on a derby car was when he did it as a Cub Scout. Please bring some foamies” (those little foam ear plugs; you can pick them up pretty much anywhere) if you intend to use the band saw/compound miter saw/table saw. He has a couple of pairs of workshop protective glasses so that shouldn’t be a problem. He, unfortunately, will not be supporting painting. Since you will be in the garage in February/March the painting will be better accomplished in your own home with warmer temperatures (paint doesn’t work so well when it is really cold). The dates of the Build-A-Derby-Car Clinic are: February 4th, February 18th and March 10th and, once again, the time is 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. These are all Saturdays. Aerik’s address is 2386 Foxway Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (Fox Fire sub-division). Give him a call at 734.780.1076 (cell) if you have trouble finding his home (feel free to park in the driveway). Cheese Pizza Orders for Pinewood Derby Night We will be taking pizza orders for Pinewood Derby Night once again. The pizzas will arrive at 6 pm and the Pack will provide either water or lemonade to drink during dinner time. Keep in mind the Derby night is on a Friday in Lent so we will only offer cheese pizzas. We will be ordering from Little Caesars and they will be $5 a piece. Pat Michel will be taking your pizza order. You can e-mail/call him with your order and pay for your pizzas at the Blue and Gold Banquet. Additionally, he will have a sign-up sheet at the Blue and Gold. You can contact Pat at: patrick.michel@att.net or by phone at 248-770-4089. Committee Meeting Out next Committee meeting is on Thursday, February 23rd at 8 PM. Place TBD. Jim Putlock Asst. Cubmaster |
January 2012 Newsletter
Dear Scout Parents, Pack Meeting (Thursday, Jan 19th at 7:00 pm) Normally each den has a responsibility to help out at a pack meeting, check with your den leader on how you can participate. For this meeting,
AIR ZOO (Friday, Jan 27 @ 3 pm - Saturday, Jan 28th) (6151 Portage Road, Portage, MI 49002) Cost is $45 per adult and $65 per scout/siblings. Siblings are welcome to join us as long as they are 5 or older (Air Zoo Policy). An adult needs to accompany your son on this overnight event, but we can handle exceptions on a case by case basis. Saturday in the museum is and all inclusive pass, which allows you to ride the rides, simulators, movies on an unlimited basis at no extra cost. Here is the agenda and additional details for the overnight for your planning purposes. I NEED YOUR PAYMENT NOW IF YOU ARE JOINING US. (Friday-Saturday) 5:15 - 5:30 Check in at Main Campus 5:30 – 6:15 Dinner and Camp Overview on the Mezzanine 6:15 Lock in begins 6:15 – 7:00 Guided tour of Main Campus* 7:00 – 7:45 Rocket Construction, Part 1 7:45 – 8:15 Scavenger Hunt on the Exhibit Floor 8:15 – 8:45 Rocket Construction, Part 2 8:45 – 9:00 Evening Snack 9:00 – 9:30 Decorate Rockets 9:30 – 10:00 Prep for lights out 10:00 – 6:00 Lights Out Saturday 6:00 - 7:00 Clean up and stow gear 7:00 - 7:45 Breakfast on the Mezzanine 7:45 - 8:00 Finish Rockets and Rocket Safety 8:00 Lock in ends 8:00 - 9:00 Launch and Recover Rockets** 9:45 Free to experience the Air Zoo *Guided tour reservations are not guaranteed and are contingent upon the availability of our volunteer docents. ** Rocket launches may be cancelled due to inclement weather. In the event of launch cancellation, scouts will be provided with a rocket, engine and igniters to launch at a later date. DINNER: Pizza Buffet provided at 5:30 pm. -includes assorted pizzas and salad with a soda or bottled water. Additional beverages may be purchased at $1 each. EVENING SNACK: Evening Snack. -includes snack and juice box. Additional beverages may be purchased at $1 each. BREAKFAST: Breakfast provided at 7:00am. -includes pastries, cereal, milk, juice and coffee. Any special dietary needs should be discussed with the Air Zoo prior to arrival so accommodations can be made. Camper policies and responsibilities
Summer Camp Registration & Deposit We will be attending Summer Camp (Thursday @ 12 noon – Saturday @ 3 pm, July 26th - 28th). Summer Camp at Munhacke is for all current Tigers through Webelos 1 scouts. The cost of camp is $125 per camper. Camp is a good value and with our “scout bucks” program, it can be affordable for families. We need to get your reservation and deposit at the Pack Meeting. Please communicate your reservation intentions and whether you wish to use some of your “scout bucks” towards your deposit. You can pay in a lump sum, or installments. Make checks payable to “SSA Pack 1”. If you choose the installment method, then $80 per camper is due in Jan and the final payment of $45 is due in Feb. See Tony Guajardo for Summer Camp Details and payments. Pinewood Derby At the last pack meeting each scout received their Pinewood Derby car kit for the March 16th Pack Derby. It's not too early to start working on it now. If the kit was opened, be careful not to lose any pieces. As for the rules, you can follow the ones enclosed in the kit with three additions: you can't modify the axle width, you can’t buy a car pre-made, and you must have built the car in the last 6 months (can’t use previous years cars. Exception: you can race previous years cars in the OPEN HEAT at the end of competition racing). Also to clarify an interpretation on the rules included in the kit, you have to use the wheels and axles provided with the kit. Yes, this is a competition, but let's have the kids focus on just having fun. They can set their aim on best design (1st, 2nd, 3rd for the pack) or fastest car within their rank (Tiger, Wolves, Bears, Webelos I and Webelos II). If you are new to this, a tip I can offer is to first take a scrap piece of 2x4 wood and shape it in the same size as the kit to test out all your cuts before shaping the final car out of the wood in the kit. Alternately you can buy an additional kit at the Scout Store or Nankin Hardware (Westland) for a few dollars. You can also get weights, paint, and decals there. We will abide by the district rules posted on our website at: http://www.ssapackone.com/ The difference between the district rules and those included in the kit is that the kit doesn’t clarify that you can’t modify the position of the axle. Religious Awards SSA Pack One encourages our scouts to earning at least one the two Cub Scout religious awards: Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei. Our website provides full details on how the boys can earn these awards (it takes about 3-4 months). The Detroit diocese deadline is Dec 31st while the Lansing diocese deadline is Feb 1st. Full details are on our website at http://www.ssapackone.com/ and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on any picture of the religious awards. Help with Subcommittees – Banquet & Derby Your help is needed in handling some of the details (decorating, purchasing items, ordering food, etc) at two upcoming events:
Youth Protection Training…Great for all Parents!!! Here is the link to BSA’s Youth Protection Training. We encourage all parents to take this simple on-line course geared to protect our youth. It is mandatory for all leaders to complete an encouraged for all parents. Next Committee Meetings – Thursday, Jan 5th and Thursday, Jan 26th at 8:00 pm @ Ressler’s This is a planning meeting for the monthly pack meetings. Parents are needed vote on decisions and to assist in planning the pack meeting and outings for the families. At this meeting we'll evaluate the recent pack meeting or event and plan for the upcoming pack meeting or event. Parents are encouraged to attend at least one planning meeting over the course of the year. Jim Putlock Assistant Cubmaster |
November 2011 Newsletter
Dear Scout Parents, Pack meeting (Thursday, Nov 17th at 7:00 pm) Normally each den has a responsibility to help out at a pack meeting, check with your den leader on how you can participate. For this meeting,
Splash Universe: We Need Your Vote Splash Universe is not open on Wednesday, Dec 7th, so we have to reschedule the event. The committee wants you all to have a vote since it can be a very busy month. Of course, siblings are welcome to this very fun event. Cost: $11 per swimmer, $3 for non-swimmers...4 hour block of time in the Water Park. It is a great deal since a regular ½ day pass is $25 per person. You will find a survey on the home page. Please vote for 1 option:
Let your voice be heard...Vote today!!! Scout Bucks A final tally of “scout bucks” earned per family is being conducted and will be communicated next month (see Tim Dorweiler). If you participated in Popcorn fundraising you can estimate how many “scout bucks” you’ve earned with the following: Scout Bucks Earned = [(Total Door to Door Sales) + (Total 2x4 Kit sales) + (Hours worked at Grocery Stores * $46.54)] * 30%...I know, I know it’s the engineer in me…Basically 30% of your total popcorn sales. Summer Camp Registration & Deposit Tony Guajardo our Camp Coordinator will be making reservations in early Nov for summer at Camp Munhacke for all current Tigers through Webelos 1 scouts. At the Nov Pack Meeting he will have more details on the dates of Camp. The cost of camp is $125 per camper. Camp is a good value and with our “scout bucks” program, it can be affordable for families. We need to get your reservation and deposit at the Pack Meeting. Please communicate your reservation intentions and whether you wish to use some of your “scout bucks” towards your deposit or bring a check for $40 per camper (typically $80 per family) made out to “SSA Pack One”. SSA Pack Fees There are still a few families that haven’t registered or paid the Pack Fee for this year. Please register your son and make a check payable to “SSA Pack 1” for $70 per scout and turn it in at the Pack Meeting or you can mail it to me at:
Religious Awards SSA Pack One encourages our scouts to earning at least one the two Cub Scout religious awards: Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei. Our website provides full details on how the boys can earn these awards (it takes about 3-4 months). The Detroit diocese deadline is Dec 31st while the Lansing diocese deadline is Feb 1st. Full details are here on our website. Help with Subcommittees – Banquet & Derby Your help is needed in handling some of the details (decorating, purchasing items, ordering food, etc) at two upcoming events:
Youth Protection Training…Great for all Parents!!! Here is the link to BSA’s Youth Protection Training. We encourage all parents to take this simple on-line course geared to protect our youth. It is mandatory for all leaders to complete an encouraged for all parents. Next Committee Meeting – Saturday, Nov 18th at 8:00 am @ Alex’s Family Restaurant in Canton (42400 Ford Road, Canton) This is a planning meeting for the monthly pack meetings. Parents are needed vote on decisions and to assist in planning the pack meeting and outings for the families. At this meeting we'll evaluate the recent pack meeting or event and plan for the upcoming pack meeting or event. Parents are encouraged to attend at least one planning meeting over the course of the year. Jim Putlock Assistant Cubmaster |
October Newsletter
Dear Scout Parents,
Pack Meeting, Thursday, October 20th, 7-8:15 pm Our next pack meeting is Thursday, Oct 20th from 7-8:15 PM. Normally each den has a responsibility to help out at a pack meeting, check with your den leader on how you can participate. For this meeting:
§ Wolves arrive 15 minutes early to setup chairs and then prepare to conduct the flag ceremony § Tigers are “greeters” and should be 5 minutes early (greet scouts and families as they enter the gym) and then the Tiger parents supervise the game § Bears provide a demonstration on Religious Awards § Webelos 2 provides refreshments (microwave Cub Scout popcorn & water) and conduct in the cleanup of the facility SSA Pack Fees The total fee for this year is again $70 per scout ($40 for Council registration and $30 for pack fees). The Council registration provides for a subscription to Boy's Life magazine, scout insurance, and awards provided to scouts at our pack meetings.
The Program Fee of $30 per scout covers the cost of the Blue & Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, camp food, and pack meeting refreshments. This $30 program fee allows us to conduct the banquet and derby without having to charge for these events.
New scouts only need to fill out the Council Registration Form. However, all scouts (new and returning boys) must complete our Pack Registration Form (attached and available at picnic/pack meeting). Turn in this/these form(s) with and a check made out to "SSA Pack One" to Jim Putlock at the Pack Meeting. No cash, please.
There will also be some event fees for this year: October 5-mile hike ($10 per car, unless you have a State Park Pass already), the November Whaler’s Hockey Night ($8 per ticket), a fee for Splash Universe in December, and another participation fee for our overnight to the Kalamazoo AirZoo in January. Summer Resident Camp fees will be collected in three amounts: $40 per camper in December, $40 per camper in January, and the balance (about $40 depending on any price increases set by BSA Council) due in late February.
To help offset many of these fees, our pack again is selling Cub Scout popcorn as a fundraiser. Your family can earn "scout bucks" based on 30% of your total popcorn sales to fund scout expenses (registration, program fee, Whalers, AirZoo, or summer camp). For full details on our fundraising policy, click here.
Popcorn Fundraiser If you choose to sell popcorn, here is how it works. There are three methods for selling popcorn:
1. Kit sales (called 2x4 @ Door) where you have the popcorn stock with you and can sell it to friends, neighbors, work associates, etc. You can obtain stock from your coordinator or at the pack meeting (Sept 15th) and start sales immediately.
2. Order sales (complete an order form and then distribute product by early December). Again you can sell it to friends, neighbors, work associates, etc. but the product is not available until early December but you have about 10 products to offer (you can start sales immediately).
3. Show & Sell sales: 2 - 4 scouts sell at grocery stores and you net about $45/hour.
See your popcorn coordinators for more information or to obtain 2x4@Door product or to sign up for a Show & Sell site.
· Carla Romain - East Side sales, acromain@wowway.com, 734-737-9304 · Phil Pucillo, West Side sales, papucillo@yahoo.com, 1-734-904-4459
5 Mile Color Hike at Maybury State Park, Sat. October 15th from 9-11 AM This year's Fall Color Hike will take place at Maybury State Park, located at 8-Mile and Beck Road in Northville (20145 Beck Road, Northville, MI 48167). Bring the whole family and enjoy the roughly 5 mile trail that leads us through stands of maple and other hardwood forests with abundant wildlife, across horse-riding trails, and around a pond. Enter Maybury State Park off of 8-Mile Road, between Napier and Beck. Turn left after passing the park ranger shack and park in the lot at the end of the road (labeled "Meet Here" on the attached map). If you don't have a State Parks Recreation Passport on your vehicle, you'll need to buy one for $10 at the entrance. The Passport gives you access to all Michigan State Parks. Remember to bring water and a snack. Note the trail is dirt and is rutted and hilly in some areas - strollers are not recommended. All scouts will receive a patch upon completing the hike (given out at the following pack meeting). Families unable to go on the hike with the Pack can go any time Saturday or Sunday. All Tiger Cubs need to do this hike as a Go-See-It. Whalers Hockey Night, Saturday, Nov 12th @ 7:05 pm Once again we will attend Scout Night at Compuware Arena (14900 Beck Rd in Plymouth). Game time is 7:05 PM and is open to the entire family. Be advised the parking lot is jammed 20 minutes prior to game. (Parking hint: Enter via the North Entrance, usually a minimal line to enter the parking lot…just south of McDonalds on Beck Road). To order tickets for your family, signup at the Pack Meeting and turn in a check made out to "SSA Pack 1" to Jim Putlock or mail it to Jim Putlock at 3075 Greenwich Court, Canton, MI 48188 no later than October 31st. Tickets are $8 each for everyone attending. Tickets will be distributed at the November Den meetings prior to the game. Keep in mind that it's not uncommon for emotions to boil for these young athletes resulting in fights on the ice (of course the players are heavily padded so injuries are rare). Religious Awards SSA Pack One encourages our scouts to earning at least one the two Cub Scout religious awards: Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei. Our website provides full details on how the boys can earn these awards (it takes about 3-4 months). The Detroit diocese deadline is 12/31/2010 while the Lansing diocese deadline is 2/1/2011. Full details are here on our website
Youth Protection Training…Great for all Parents!!! Here is the link to BSA’s Youth Protection Training. We encourage all parents to take this simple on-line course geared to protect our youth. It is mandatory for all leaders to complete an encouraged for all parents.
Pack Website Our Pack Website is up and running. Please check it out for all your Cub Scouting needs. If you have a question, it can probably be answered on the website. Check out the Parent Resources and Calendar of Events. Many thanks to Kevin Galbraith for taking over this big task as Webmaster!!! SSA Pack 1 Website Next Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 27th @ 8:00 pm This is a planning meeting for the monthly pack meetings. Parents are needed vote on decisions and to assist in planning the pack meeting and outings for the families. At this meeting we'll evaluate the recent pack meeting or event and plan for the upcoming pack meeting or event. Parents are encouraged to attend at least one planning meeting over the course of the year. We will once again meet at the Ressler’s house (1720 Manton Blvd, Canton).
-- Jim Putlock Assistant Cubmaster |
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MayburyHike.pdf
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