Den Meetings begin Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30pm.  If you missed the round up last week please plan on attending and getting signed up!

See you then!

Pack 461 Cub Scout Round Up

When:  Wednesday Sept. 4, 2013

Where:  Holy Family Catholic Church Social Hall

Who:  1st grade -5th grade boys

Cost: $15 1 year BSA membership

         $12 1 year subscription to Boy's Life Magazine

Ogden Raptors Game

Pack 461 will be attending the Ogden Raptors Game on Sunday, August 26th at 4:00 pm.  This activity is free to our scouts and their families.  If our attendance is 50% or higher, Pack 461 will be eligible for the National Summertime Pack Award.

If you are planning to attend, please email Bridget Ortiz with the number of people so she can get a headcount.  Her email is dbjortiz.@msn.com

Cub Scout Round Up

Are you ready to start the 2012-2013 Scouting year or know someone who wants to join Cub Scouts for the  first time?  Our Cub Scout Round Up will be Wednesday, September 5th at 6:30 pm in the Holy Family Social Hall.

We will be starting this year's Tiger Den with a new group of first graders.  If you have a first grade boy joining Cub Scouts, we will need a Den Leader for the group.  Please let me know if you are interested.

Enjoy the rest of summer and see you soon.

Ann Wakefield

Let Summer Begin.....

WOW, what an incredible year for Pack 461.  The social hall was filled with the enthusiasm of 41 incredible Cub Scouts, leaders and families.  We enjoyed pack meetings together, awards ceremonies and fun activities for all of the boys.  None of these things would have been possible without the hard work of our leaders who gave freely of their time to ensure we all had a successful year.

As you prepare for summer vacations remember the rocket launch, rain gutter regatta and scout camp.  The dates and times are posted on this blog.

We will not be meeting weekly over the summer but will resume the fun in September when school starts again. Watch for an email in late August with the details.  We hope everyone will return in the Fall ready to earn their next Cub Scout rank.

Have a wonderful summer and God Bless,

Ann Wakefield

Camp Confirmation

Scout Summer Camp has been scheduled and the completed registration packets are due by Wednesday. April 25th.  Camp dates are as follows;

Kiesel Cubs
Friday, June 29th 8:00 am to 2:30 pm

Webelos Overnight
Friday, August 3rd 8:00 am until 10:30 am the following day

A link to the camp packet is below.
Camp Packet

Arrow of Light Ceremony March 28th

On March 28th, our Webelos II Cub Scouts will receive their Arrow of Light award. The Arrow of Light award is the highest award available to Cub Scouts. It requires the Scout to have earned the Webelos Scout badge and eight activity badges. In addition to the skill and activity requirements of the preceding ranks, the Arrow of Light requires Scouts to learn the Scout Promise and Scout Law, and visit one meeting and one activity of a Boy Scout troop, in preparation for advancing to the Boy Scouts. Earning the Arrow of Light will help earn many of the requirements for the lower ranks of the Boy Scouts. The Arrow of Light award is the only Cub Scout award that can be worn on a Boy Scout uniform.

Prior to the ceremony, the Order of the Arrow will be performing at the pack meeting.  The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. It uses American Indian-styled traditions and ceremonies to bestow recognition on scouts selected by their peers as best exemplifying the ideals of Scouting.

Please plan on a little extra time for the pack meeting to accommodate the awards and special performance.

Cake Auction

Don't forget to sign up to bring a cake to the cake auction on February 15th.  This is one of the biggest fund raising events for our Pack.  You can email Bridget Ortiz to sign up or ask questions.

Your support of this event helps pay for camp, belt loops, the Pine Wood Derby and many other activities.  The Wakefield Family is feeling pretty competitive this year so bring your "A" game to the auction.

Ann

Blue and Gold Banquet

Calendar Changes for January and February

There are a couple of changes to the January and February calendar.

JANUARY 22nd - Pinewood Derby practice run will be held from 3-4 pm on Sunday in the Social Hall. This is OPTIONAL. There will be no trial runs the day of the race, so if you want to run your car on the track prior to the big race plan to attend the practice on Sunday.

JANUARY 25th - The meeting start time has changed for the derby.  Doors will open at 5:30 pm for check-in (weighing cars etc) and the races will  begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  With so many racers, we need to get an early start.  Don't forget we will be serving hot dogs, chips and dessert if you don't have time for dinner before the derby.

FEBRUARY 15th - The Blue and Gold Banquet is moving to Wednesday, February 15th (Ash Wednesday is Feb. 22).  Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm followed by the cake auction.  More information about the cake auction to follow.  It is one of the biggest fund raisers for our pack.

FEBRUARY 22nd - Regular den meeting at 6:30 pm

Pine Wood Derby

Pine Wood Derby cars will be available at the pack meeting on December 21st for $3.00.  The derby will be held on January 25th in place of our normal pack meeting.  Here are some official rules to get you started.

1. The car must have been made during the current year (the year in which the derby is held).
2. The width of the car shall not exceed 2-1/4 inches.
3. The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
4. The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
5. Axles, wheels, and body wood shall be as provided in the kit.
6. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
7. The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
8. Any details added must be within length, width, and weight limits.
9. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
10. No loose materials of any kind (such as lead shot) are allowed in the car.



Derby Kit



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SAVE THE DATE FOR CAMP

Mark it on your calendar so your Scout doesn't miss camp this summer.  Following are our camp dates.

• For scouts who are Tigers and Wolves this year - Friday, June 29th, Day Camp
• For scouts who are Bears and Webelos I this year - Friday, August 3rd, Overnight Camp

More information will be provided as camp gets closer but keep these dates in mind as you start to plan your summer vacations.

November Pack Meeting

The November pack meeting is Wednesday, 11/23/2011 at 6:30 pm.  There will be a uniform inspection prior to the meeting.  See you there!

E.D.I.T.H.

EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME

Have you done your homework? Exit drills in the home can help prepare your family for an emergency.  Most fires occur at night, when people are least prepared.  Home fires can become a disaster if you and your family are not familiar with how to escape an emergency.

Here are a few tips

• Prepare a fire escape plan
• Install and maintain smoke detectors
• Practice exit drills in the home regularly
• Examine your home for fire hazards and take steps to prevent a fire before it occurs

The link below provides additional information to help prepare your family's emergency plan.

E.D.I.T.H Brochure

October Core Value

The core value for the month of October is Responsibility.  According to the scouting program helps, this means

“Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves. Responsibility is fulfilling our duty to help others and take care of ourselves. It is behaving safely and appropriately without having to be told.”

One of the things you can do to emphasize this core value is to work on a belt loop or pin at home such as the  Good Manners Belt Loop.  The requirements are below as well as a link to a thank you note template for your scout.

Good Manners Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

1.   Make a poster that lists five good manners that you want to practice. Share your poster with your den or family.

2.   Introduce two people correctly and politely. Be sure that one of them is an adult.

3.   Write a thank-you note to someone who has given you something or done something nice for you.

Thank You Letter Template

Popcorn Fundraiser

Our annual popcorn sale is under way.  Did you know that 70% of your purchase will be returned to Pack 461 and our district to help fund camp and other fun activities?  You can also support Pack 461 and our military troops by making a military product donation of $35 or $55.

Here are a few tips.

 SELLING TIPS

• ALWAYS wear your uniform
• ALWAYS smile and introduce yourself
• ALWAYS tell your customers why you are selling popcorn
• KNOW the different kinds of popcorn you are selling
• ALWAYS say "Thank You"
• ALWAYS make a copy of your order form
• ALWAYS have a clean order form with a pen
• BE SURE to get customer email addresses to send them a "Thank You" email after the sale, reminding them they can re-order online.

 SAFETY TIPS

• NEVER enter anyone's home
• NEVER sell after dark unless you are with an adult
• DON'T carry large amounts of cash with you
• ALWAYS walk on the sidewalk and driveway
• ALWAYS sell with another scout or with an adult

All orders and payment are due to Bridget Ortiz by October 19th.  The pack has the following available for show and sell - Chocolatey Triple Delight, White Chocolate pretzels, caramel corn with nuts and butter, 18 pack of unbelievable butter and caremel corn.

With only one sale, your scout will earn the popcorn badge while helping out the pack.  If you have any questions, contact Bridget.  Thank you for your support.

September Pack Meeting

Our first pack meeting will be Wednesday, September 28th.  Bring your entire family for an hour of fun, cheering and excitement.  Please plan on arriving around 6:15 pm for your uniform inspection. If you are in uniform, you will receive a ticket for our pack meeting drawing. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.  Here are a few things to remember.

• If you need to sign off on your Bobcat Trail (new scouts) please meet with your den leader prior to the meeting.
• Don't forget we are still collecting canned food for St. Anne's Shelter.
• Don't forget your smile, positive attitude and enthusiasm.

Hope to see you there!



Our Cub Master



Welcome

Welcome to all of our new Cub Scouts.  We have 12 new scouts to add to our pack and are so excited to have them.  You are going to LOVE scouting!

We still need a den leader for our Wolf Den.   If you re interested in being a leader we could really use your help so we do not have any disappointed Cub Scouts.  Please consider this wonderful opportunity to be involved with your son while teaching new skills to young boys.

Our first den meeting is Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.  If you missed the round up it is still not too late.  See you there!

Bobcat Rank Requirements

No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A boy must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:

• Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Cub Scout Promise, and the Law of the Pack and tell what they mean;
• Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean; and
• Show that you understand and believe that it is important to be honest and trustworthy.

The detailed requirements for earning the rank of Bobcat are in the front of every Cub Scout handbook.  These requirements are meant to demonstrate that the boy is making a commitment to participating in the scouting program. The goal of Pack 461 is to have all new boys complete the Bobcat Trail by the pack meeting on September 28th.  Completion of the requirements will be confirmed by the scouts' Den Leader.

Cans for St. Anne's

Bring canned goods to any of our September and October meetings and receive a ticket each time for a special raffle at our October pack meeting.  All food collected will be donated to St. Anne's Shelter on behalf of Pack 461 for their food bank.  As recently published in the Ogden Standard Examiner, the shelter is in need of canned goods like tuna fish and peanut butter.  A current list of needed items is available on the St. Anne's web page.  The link is below. Thank you for your support.

St. Anne's Shelter Donation Requests Link