Well, it was a fantastic day on April 4, 2009 for a Pinewood Derby Race.  Everyone had a blast and we thank everyone who came out in support of the Pack.

Scouts

Evans Blomquist - 1st Place

Jack Broomell - 2nd Place

 - 3rd Place

Best Car Design - Joshua Sandy

Akelas

Carl Blomquist - 1st Place

Jacob Sandy - 2nd Place

 - 3rd Place

 - Best Car Design

More information and pictures will follow.

Tonight we started out with our opening ceremonies, as usual with the rest of the dens.  After that Mr. Don Ulrich of Troop 11 and District Training Commissioner talked to parents and new leaders about making sure they get proper training and to contact him with any questions.

Afterwards, Cubmaster Sandy reiterated that all the new scouts that they be working toward their Bobcat Badge.  All Bobcat Badge Requirements must be met before proceeding with their Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Webelos 1 & 2 Badge.

We all went upstairs to look over the rooms to pick our den rooms out and Wolf Den is straight down the hallway.  Mr. Davis went over the Bobcat badge requirements and some of the boys went up and they did a great job practicing.  It was also a good refresher for our former Tiger Cubs.

It was time to head down to the main area for our Foil Pack lesson with Chez Sandy.  Mr. Sandy was slicing and dicing vegetables, meats and more.  The boys got a chance to have some apples, while they were watching.

Time to mosey on home, so see you next week!

Reminder - JAKES Day this weekend!  Check the Pack 11 Documents Link for the Foil Pack Instructions and the Cub Scout Camping Check List to make sure you have what you need!

Wolf Den 1 Meeting – 09/16/08

After starting the meeting off with a few of the boys reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Cub Scout Promise, Cub Scout Law and the Cub Scout Motto, we separated into our own dens for our activities.  Thanks go out to J.B., Andrew, Josh and Quinn.

NOTE TO ALL NEW WOLVES – In order to get your Wolf Badge, you’ll need to complete the Bobcat Badge Requirements.  Please work on these as much as you can with your Akela and when you feel ready, recite them to me and I’ll sign off in your book.

Since September is National Preparedness Month, we started toward our Wolf Badge with Section 9C on page 84 in the Wolf Handbook.  We utilized the When Fire Strikes Safety Checklist & Floor Plan Graph to check off Fire Prevention procedures and tips, as well as map out our home with paths to exit in case of fire or other emergencies.  Akelas discussed with their Cubs about where to meet up, so that everyone is accounted for. 

Den Leader Davis explained to the Akelas about the Emergency Preparedness Award that our Scouts could achieve in addition to their Wolf Badge.  You can find the requirements document for Wolves here.  For around $20-25, we can schedule a Saturday morning for a few hours to have the local Twin Rivers Red Cross Chapter give Basic Aid Training, which is one of the major requirements that must be met to achieve the Emergency Preparedness Award.  But this isn’t just about receiving an extra merit award, but about having our boys prepared to help out when emergencies arise.  Den Leader Davis will be discussing with the other Dens in the Pack to see if there is any additional interest.

After our Advancement activity, we went outside and played a game called Harbor Master.  Our boys (and one girl to even out turns) took turns playing the Harbor Master, the Ship, and the Buoys.  The object of the game is for the Harbor Master to guide the Ship, who’s sailing blind through the buoys in the harbor.  The boy playing the Ship is blindfolded, so he can’t see.  The Harbor Master, using only his voice, guides the Ship through the Buoys (other Scouts) who have to remain silent and still.  It was a blast seeing how the boys had fun with the 2-Way Radios to spice the game up a little and everyone did a great job playing the game.

Reflecting back on the game, ask yourself or Scout.
How did the Harbor Master feel to only use his voice to guide the Ship safely?
How did the Ship feel not being able to see his path at all?
How did the Buoys feel not being able to move or speak of impending danger?

Hopefully, the boys would learn that staying calm and following directions can avert a lot of life’s little (and big) disasters.

Announcements

September 20, 2008 – Fishing Camporee - Registration is at 8:00-9:00 and awards are at 1:30. Bring some bait for catfish--worms, chicken livers, stinkbait, or crickets. The cost is $9.
September 27, 2008 – JAKES Day – 8 AM – until
October 11, 2008 – Gold Rush.
POPCORN SALES! -

See Calendar for more information

Missed tonight’s meeting?  Click the Pack 11 Documents Link on the left-hand navigation.  At the top click the “Wolf” link to get documents and files relating to your Scout.  They’re done by sections to match your Wolf Handbook.  Print them off and complete them at home and bring them to the next meeting completed.

Den Leader Chris Davis

Sorry guys, but it looks like we're not fishing this weekend.

From Ron Kanthak:

Attention all Troops and Packs;
Due to the storm coming in this weekend and in the interest of safety, the Fishing Camporee is being canceled for this weekend. The camporee has been rescheduled for September 19-21 2008 at Camp Charles. All fees and times for the original date will remain the same. Please let your youth know of this change and contact any units that may not get this email.
      
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Ron Kanthak
252-883-2716

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP CHARLES
8396 Boy Scout Rd
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 235-4197

September is National Preparedness Month and I suggest everyone take a look at this web site.

http://www.ready.gov/america/npm08/intro.html

This is especially important with our geographical location in North Carolina and we have 3-4 hurricanes that could potentially cause problems for us, if we're not prepared.