HAPPY HOLIDAYS

WE MEET AGAIN:

JANUARY 11TH!

No Meeting Monday

No meeting Monday, November 23rd

Happy Thanksgiving!

Popcorn Pickup and Scouting For Food

Popcorn will be delivered to the unit Friday. We will start distribution on Saturday. This is what you need to know:

1. Pickup will be at the Boy Scout Trailer not where the Cub Scouts meet. This is the building in the parking lot where the pumpkin patch was.

2. Bring you copy of your order form to verify that you pick-up the correct order. We kept only numbers of items per scout. We (the Pack) did not retain the knowledge of which customer ordered what item.

3. Pick up time will begin at 9am and run until 11am.

4. If you have questions contact Chris Fain at chrisfain91@gmail.com or 334-322-1643.

Scouting For Food
 
Here is what you need to know:

1.  You will meet at the Boy Scout trailer at 9am. This is an excellent time to pick up your popcorn orders.  Chris Fain will be leading the campaign his contact information is above.  Please be to the Scout trailer by 850am so that you can leave on time and handle the activity.

2. Scouts should be in Class A's (that's the blue shirt with their patches on it) so that the are 1) Identifiable as Cub Scouts and 2) they are identifiable as Cub Scouts. 

3. Why is this important? The neighborhood you will be retrieving food from is expecting Cub Scouts to be roaming the neighborhood. They are not expecting a pack of unidentifiable boys tromping through their yards.

This is an excellent service project for the boys and helps them start a lifetime of giving back to those who need just a little bit of help.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Monday 26 October is Pack 8's next Pack Meeting. In the spirit of Halloween, we will host a pumpkin decorating contest.  Here are the details on the contest:

1. Pumpkins can be painted or carved
2. NO FIRE!
3. Contest is for bragging rights only, show off your Cub Scout and Family Talent.
4. Entries will be assigned a number when submitted.
5. Judging will be conducted prior to the meetings start. Come early to turn in your entry and vote.

I know a great place to purchase a good quality pumpkin for a great cause. Stop by the Troop/Pack 8 Pumpkin Patch this weekend and get a great pumpkin to show off your skills.

Medical Forms for Camping

We need a medical form for all people attending any camp out. For this weekend at Cub Carnival we need one for each parent and child who is attending.  You can find the form at this link BSA Medical Form.

Complete sections A and B. Bring with you and turn them into Chris Fain or Craig Spraggins.

Cub Carnival

Ok so the week that Pack 8 attends Cub Carnival is here.  I know you all are itching for information so I'm going to help you.

Let's start with Friday:  Between the hours of 4:00pm and 6:30pm I (Craig, Cub Master) and Chris

Fain will have the trailer beside the Pumpkin Patch. Bring your camping items that you want hauled down to the campsite.  This should not include any clothing or food items. You need to bring those yourself.  Keep it light as it can be a hike into the campsite.  We can talk about this as you drop your gear off.

Saturday: You need to locate the parking area at Camp Tuk.  Use the this LINK (Directions to Tuk) to open a Google Map that has directions from St. James UMC to Camp Tuk.  There will be someone in the parking lot to instruct you as to which campsite we are located at.  I will have the trailer there before High Noon!

All the other information you may want to know that we have been given is listed below.  If you want to fish you will have to bring your own gear. Council will provide bait (worms). 

                                               2015 Cub Carnival Schedule

Please drive slowly as you enter the parking lot!!!

Saturday

10:00- 12:00 p.m.        Registration – shuttles run until 12 00 p.m.

***** Only one vehicle per pack in the campsite to help shuttle in gear. Vehicle must remain parked in camp or in parking lot!

Program Schedule:

12:30                    Opening ceremony at flag pole behind dining hall

1:00- 4:00            *Cuboree

**4:30- 6:00        Dinner

6:15                      Costume contest in activity field

6:30- 9:00            Carnival

9:00- until           Go back to your campsite!

                             

Sunday

**7:00- 7:30        Breakfast

7:30                      Shuttles begin running

** Two seating’s are required.

* New cuboree format

Pack Leaders, parent and Scout reminders:

·          Always use the Buddy System at all times here at Camp Tukabatchee.

·          No open toed shoes allowed, must have boots or tennis shoes.

·          Must have earned Wittlin’ Chip to have a knife. NO fixed blade knives allowed in camp.

·          Parents, please stay with your children during the Carnival, help us watch them.

·          Please teach them to respect these campsites. We are guest here! No climbing gateways or tearing up fire rings. NO breaking tree limbs or cutting live trees.

·          Don’t litter…..if you see litter, please pick it up and put it in the trash.

·          The campfire ring is for wood; please don’t throw your trash in the fire ring. Teach the boys that all trash goes in the trash cans.

·          Please set all your trash bags out by the road at the end of camp!

·          NO portable heaters or fires in your tent!

What to Bring:                                                                                   

Required:                                                                                         

·          Tent                                                                                        

·          Waterproof ground cloth                                         

·          Sleeping bag or blanket                                                           

·          Flashlight & batteries                                                                              

·          Pillows                                                                                    

·          Closed toe shoes                                                     

Think About:                                                                                         

·          Air mattress or pad                                                 

·          Chairs (camping)                                                    

·          Bug spray & sunscreen                                                        

·          Snacks/drinks                                                                         

·          Jackets                                                                                    

·          Camera                                                                                   

·          Hat/cap                                                                                                                   

·          Poncho/raincoat                                                                      

·          Toothpaste/toothbrush            

Helpful Hints:        

·          Load all your packs’ gear on one truck and/or trailer prior to arriving at camp.                             

·          We will be running shuttles to the campsites for your camping gear.

·          No ATV’s or golf carts in camp!

·          No Pets!

·          Please be at opening (12:30 P.M.) on time to ensure we start on time.

Orders are due TODAY!