PACK 325
ANNOUNCEMENTS &
UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
Scouting Families,
It’s been a great scouting
year, but there’s still more to come! We have a number of activities in the
works in May and throughout the summer! Be sure to stay up to date on all that
scouting has to offer in Pack 325. Below, see all the important details on
upcoming events. Be sure to keep an eye on your email and visit the pack
website at http://www.geocities.com/granbypack325.
Scout Bucks Details/Options
- To cover the expenses of scouting, each boy was given the opportunity to sell $300 in popcorn this past fall. Those who sold more than this amount earned a scout credit equal to 1/3 of those sales above $300.
- This
credit is available to be used towards scouting activities throughout the
year, including the fall overnight, Wolfpack
hockey tickets, Rockcats baseball tickets, and
Cub Scout summer camp. It may also be used to make purchases from the
scout store, or online at scoutstuff.org. Lastly, it can be donated back
to the pack to help fund our many other activities, such as the Halloween
and
- At this time, the upcoming events which are eligible to have scout credits used for are summer camp, Rock Cats Baseball, or the fall ’09 overnight.
- To use
the credit at the scout store or at scoutstuff.org, make your purchase and
then submit your receipt to Lisa Coon, and she will reimburse you up to
the amount of the credit. (email: [email protected]
mail:
- If you wish to use your son’s scout credits for any of these events, or if you have made a store purchase, or wish to donate the funds back to the pack, please contact Lisa Coon, to confirm your intentions.
As
of 6/30/09, any unused, and undesignated credits
automatically revert back to the pack account.
May Camp-Out
- 2:00
pm Saturday, May 16th – 9:00 am Sunday, May 17th behind
the
- Come and set up anytime after 2:00. Fun and games during the afternoon, followed by dinner (on your own), Crossover ceremony and campfire program.
- In case of rain-out, Camp-In at Cook Hall, First Congregational Church, same times
- Crossover Ceremony begins promptly at 7:30 pm.
- Pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Cleanup and clear out by 9:00.
Memorial Day Parade
- We meet in Geissler's parking lot before 9:30 am on Monday, May 25th. We will step off to march at 10:00 am sharp.
- All scouts should be in full uniform (Shirt, neckerchief, slide). Hat, belt and all other items optional. Our Tigers will be at the front of the pack carrying the pack banner. Ranks will form behind the Tigers in increasing order, with Webelos at the rear, with the exception of our flag bearers, which will be Webelos and will lead our pack. These boys may be rotated out with other Webelos as the parade progresses.
- We encourage every boy to bring water that they can carry themselves along the course of the parade. We will have additional water just in case.
Summer Camp Details
- $175 per scout, chartered den; $195 per scout, provisional camper.
- Early-Bird camp registrations due to council by May 15th.
- After this date, prices increase by $25
- Forms available at www.ctrivers.org.
- If you wish to use scout credits towards camp, contact Lisa Coon, [email protected].
Rock Cats Game
- Saturday, August 1, 2009, come and see the New Britian Rock Cats play the Bowie Baysox (Orioles). Gates open at 5:35 pm and the game starts at 7:05 pm.
- Contact Lisa Zajac to reserve your tickets, and arrange for payment.
- Scouts and their families may choose to camp-out on the outfield grass after the game and enjoy a post-game movie on the digital wide screen video board.
- All payments due by Monday, May 25th.
- $5/person reserved seating.
HELP STILL NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS!!!
Golf Tournament – June Pack Event
Bike Race? Or Other July Pack Event
Fall Overnight
Contact Troy Chicoine if you can, and are willing to help coordinate any of these events. [email protected] .