January Pack 549 Meeting

Date:  Thursday, January 19, 2012
Place:  Glacier Edge Elementary School
Time:  6:30 to 8:00pm



Race Day - Saturday, January, 21st.

Theme: Pinewood Derby Car Weigh-In, Movie, and Snack
Activity - Craft  and chance to earn your Pinewood Drivers License. Watch a movie and have popcorn while the cars are weighed and impounded.


Bring in your Derby cars to be weighed and registered.
Cars will be impounded at the meeting.  No more changes to the cars will be allowed for race day.
Races are on Saturday, January, 21st at Glacier Edge Elementary School.  Morning snack (milk, jucie, coffee and snack) and Lunch (pizza and subs) will be served at the Derby.
See rules and information in the below post for the Race Day Details.

Volunteers are needed for setup on Friday evening on Jan 20th and on race day Jan 21st.

Pack 549 Pinewood Derby Races - 2012

Derby Race Day is Saturday, January 21, 2012

Derby Rules - 2012

Derby Flyer 2012

Morning snack (jucie, milk, coffee and snack) and Lunch (pizza and subs) will be served.

1. Our annual Pinewood Derby will be:  Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Glacier Edge Elementary School in Verona.

2. Car weigh-in and impounding is on Thursday, January, 19 at the pack meeting at the Glacier Edge School.

3. All cars racing on Saturday MUST be brought to and impounded at the Thursday pack meeting on the 19th.

4. Set up and equipment testing (track) will be on Friday January 20 in the evening at Glacier Edge School.

5.  Derby Cars will be distributed by your den leader or an assigned person from your den.  Watch for an email for details.  We will be very strict about the rules, so please read them carefully and if you have questions, please feel free to ask a Den leader.

6.  A digital scale will be at the Verona Public Library two weeks prior to the race until Wednesday, Jan 18th @ 8:00pm to check the weight.  Please try to weigh your car and get it set right before the Pack Meeting to ensure the car can be impounded.

7.  We need many volunteers to make the event a success. .

8.  There are 100's of car building tips, decals and extras available.  Search the Internet for "pinewood derby" and you find see tons of information.  However, we want to keep the process simple, keep the kids involved, and keep it fair.  Please follow the rules so everyone has fun.

9. Here is the race schedule for Saturday, January 21, 2012.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the race time.

Welcome 8:00-8:15am

Webelo 2

8:15-8:35 Den 4

Webelo 1

8:35-8:55 Den 9

8:55-9:15 Den 10

Bears

9:15-9:35 Den 6

9:35-9:55 Den 7

Wolfs

9:55-10:15 Den 1

10:15-10:35 Den 8

Tiger Cubs

10:35-10:55 Den 12

Open Class

10:55-11:15

Pack Finals

11:15-1:00

Clean-up and volunteers needed to help.

November Pack 549 Meeting

When: Thursday, Nov 17, 2011
Place:  Glacier Edge School
Time:  6:30 pm to 8:00pm

Presentation of Bobcat awards and summer activity awards and badges.

Presentation - Back by popular demand is "Snakes Alive" - see other reptiles as well.

http://www.snakesalive.info/

Geology Field Trip

Date:  Saturday, Nov 2, 2013
Place:  Devil's Lake
Time:  Meet at 12:45pm at  the North Shore Chateau at Devils Lake
Program:  1 - 4 pm

This program is for Wolf, Bear, and Webelo I and II.   Due to nature of the walk, this activity is not open to Tigers  or siblings.  Wolf and Bear will earn Geology Belt Loop and Pin and Webelo will earn Geology Belt Loop, Pin and Webelo Geology Merit Badge.


-  A State Park sticker is required for your vehicle or day fee must be paid to enter the park.
-  This walk is on the park trails so wear proper footwear and bring water containers.
-  Layers of warm clothing for cooler weather should be worn.  For colder weather, a layer of thermal clothing verus layers of plain cotton will keep you warmer. 

More info at: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/devilslake/

NOTE:  Make sure to meet at the North Shore and not the popular South Shore location.  Please look at website for map and directions.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/devilslake/map.html

October Pack 549 Meeting

Event:  October Pack 549 Meeting
Date:  Thursday, Oct 20th
Place:  Glacier Edge School
Time:  6:30 to 8:00pm
Theme:  Halloween Spooktacular and Popcorn Sale

Come dressed in a costume.  Games, treats and fun!

Popcorn Sale
1.  Bring completed order form sheets (KEEP COPIES) clearly marked if orders have been filled or not and money has been collected.
2.  Bring all money in envelopes with Name and Den number (including money for items for orders to be filled).  If possible, convert the cash to a check.
4. Complete inventory popcorn sheets (see email sent with information).
5.  Bring all unsold popcorn.
6.  Orders will be filled with left over popcorn from the popcorn brought to the meeting.
7.  After the meeting, check to see if your order has been filled.  If your order was not filled, we will order the items from Council.
8.  Popcorn will arrive around  Nov 11th.
9.  Arrange a time with your den leader your den leader to arrange a time to turn in all the items listed above by Oct 22.
10.  Bring your popcorn in Pecatonica boxes.  The returned product must be in the correct box when returned to the vendor so we need extra boxes to return the product.
11. ONLINE ORDERS - Transactions for online orders must be completed by midnight of Oct 19th to be counted towards dollars sold for prizes.  Shipping fees do not count towards total amount sold.  Online orders will continue to be open after the Oct 19th for orders, but, again, the dollars do not apply for prize rewards.

NOTE:  All unsold popcorn must be returned by Saturday, Oct 22.  Otherwise, the Scout will be responsible for it. 

Thanks for the great effort selling this year!

2011 Popcorn Forms and Downloads

1. The popcorn sale starts Sat, 9/24/2011
2. Turn in forms and money Thurs, 10/20/2011 at Pack Meeting and bring back unsold product - will try to fill orders with returned product
3. Back ordered product available Fri, 11/11/2011

Popcorn Flyer with prices:  Popcorn Flyer with Prices

Photo of Popcorn Products:  Photo of Popcorn

Popcorn Order Form:  Popcorn Order Form


Popcorn informational sheet with all details of Popcorn Sale:  Popcorn Informational Sheet

 Popcorn Prize List:    Popcorn Prize List

Popcorn Prize for $2,500 level:  Popcorn Winners Circle Prize Level $2,500


Selling Tips:  Popcorn Selling Tips

Upcoming Events

Calendar of events also found at http://www.scouttrack.com/.

Thursday, August 22, 2013
Pack Meeting at Glacier's Edge School
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Scout Olympics
Ice Cream Social

Friday, Sept 16th to Saturday, Sept 17th
Place: Badger Prairie Park, Verona (up the hill from the Verona Library)
Time: Sept 16th 5:30pm to Sept 12:00 noon.
Overnight camping for Cub Scout Pack 549/Verona with the Boy Scout Verona Troup 349.
Camp with fire, rank activities, and fun! Come and see what the Boys Scouts do at their camps.
Cost is $10 per person.

Saturday, Sept 24,2011
District Event run by the Disctrict - Nature Trek
Camp Indian Trails, Janesville
Time: 11:30 am to 4:00pm
Earn various achievements toward your rank badge. $5.00per child, $3.00 per sibling and parents free. More info and sign up contact info at District Level at http://www.glaciersedge.org/.

Note Date Change - Saturday, Nov 5th, 2011
Geology Field Trip
Time: Meet at 12:45 pm at North Shore Chateau
Program: 1-4 pm
This program is for Wolf, Bear and Webelo I and II. Due to nature of walk, this activity is not open to Tigers or siblings.
Wolf and Bear will earn Geology Belt Loop and Pin and Webelo will earn Geology Belt Loop, Pin, and Webelo Geology Merit Badge.
Place: Devil's Lake http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/devilslake/
Contact: Janet DiMaggio janet.dimaggio@gmail.com 608-692-1737

Saturday, Oct 8 to Oct 9, 2011
Webelos I and II Camp with Verona Boy Scout Troup 349
This is an overnight camp only for Webelo I and II Scouts. A Naturalist will provide a program and guide of the area.
Bethel Horizons Camp at Dodgeville, WI http://www.bethelhorizons.org/
Time 12:00 noon on Oct 8th to 12:00 noon on Oct 9th.



Thursday, Oct 20, 2011
Pack Meeting at Glacier Edge School
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Halloween Spooktacular! Come dressed in costume. Popcorn orders and money are due.

Saturday and Sunday, Oct 22 - 23, 2011 Reservations are now closed.
USS Cobia Submarine,Manitowac, WI. Stay overnight on Saturday night in a submarine.
http://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/
Reservations are closed for this event.


Thursday, Nov 17, 2011
Pack Meeting at Glacier Edge School
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Presentation of Bobcat awards.
Presentation - Back by popular demand is "Snakes Alive" - see other reptiles as well.
http://www.snakesalive.info/

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011
Pack Meeting at Glacier Edge School
6:30pm to 8:00pm
"Toys for Tots" Bring a unwrapped toy (in original store packaging) to donate to Toys for Tots.
Annual "Sock Wars". Bring six pairs of sweat socks to be used in sock wars and then donate to a shelter.

Scout Round Up

See new date below!
Pack 549 Scout Round Up for new scouts
Thursday, Sept 29th
Time: 6:30 to 8:00pm
Place: Verona Public Library

Scout Round Up for new scouts to come and see what scouting is all about. Any boy entering grades 1st through 5th grade for the 2011-2012 school year are welcome to join.

Join Scouts today. It is lots of fun!

Monthly pack meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at Glacier Edge Elementary School. Den meetings and other great activities are also held during the year. See the "About" tab to learn more about the Pack 549 and "Forms" tab for an application.

Any questions contact: Recruitment Chair - Robert Deyes robertdeyes123@gmail.com

2011 Popcorn Sale

2011 Popcorn fundrasier starts Saturday, Sept 24th. Pickup is at Specialized Electric.

                                                                                                                         
We have a new popcorn vendor this year with several new tasty products.


Popcorn Informational Sheet
http://veronascouts.org/Pack_549/2011PopcornInfo.pdf
We need some helping hands on Saturday morning to help sort and hand out the popcorn.


More info at the 9/15 pack meeting. Sign-up sheet for Show & Sell times at Miller's.

Pick up times are as follows:

8:30 am Den 1
8:40 am Den 4
8:50 am Den 5
9:00 am Den 6
9:10 am Den 7
9:20 am Den 8
9:30 am Den 9
9:40 am Den 10
9:50 am Den 12
10:15 last call - left over popcorn will be sent to the den leaders.

There will be information packets, order forms, and envelopes with your scout's popcorn.

The popcorn flyer and prize sheet will be distributed at the 9/15/11 pack meeting. Start time: 6:30 pm at Glacier Edge School.

Jeff Jaschinski jaschinski@tds.net
Popcorn Kernel

Nature Trek

Event: District Event for Cub Scout Pack 549
What: Nature Trek
Location: Camp Indian Trails, Janesville
When: Saturday, Sept 24, 2011
Time: 11:30 am - 4:00pm
Work on various achievements toward your rank badge. See Glacier Edge Council web site for more details for signup info and contact info go to ( this is a District run event) http://www.glaciersedge.org/. Click "activities" and view flyer with list of all the activities. Contact: 608-314-3193 for more info.

Cost: $5.00 registered scout (includes patch), siblings $3.00(siblings can receive patch if they pay $2.00 more), and parents free.

Pack a lunch or purchase food from a boy scout food stand.

See YOU TUBE video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhc4zo922Xw&feature=player_embedded#t=0s

Dane County Humane Society Tour

Dane County Humane Society Tour for Pack 549

When: Saturday, Oct 1st, 2011
Place: Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Rd, Madison, 53718
Time: Meet at parking lot of Society at 11:20 am for 11:30 tour of the facility. 1 hour in length

Class A Uniform
Group photo taken after tour for DCHS website.
We will present bandannas the scouts made at the pack meeting on Sept 15th. If you did not attend the Sept pack meeting, you are still welcome to come to the tour and present the bandannas - this is a pack event!

Note:  The group is very large so not all parents may be able to go on the tour due to space.  Plan accordingly.  Any questions: 

Contact: Lucy Lofts by Thursday, Sept 22nd if you wish to attend. 848-3345 or cell 513-3345.

USS-Cobia Overnight Stay

Registration is now closed as of 8/31/2011. Saturday, Oct 22 to Oct 23, 2011
Sleep overnight on the USS-Cobia Submarine
Manitowoc, Wisconsin Program starts: Saturday, Oct 22 at 7:30pm at the USS-Cobia
Departure: Depend on activities planned for Sunday morning.

Pack 549 has reserved 40 spots for Scouts and parents (sibling will not be able to attend). Any rank can attend and this does include Tigers (should be age 6 at the time of the event).

The cost will be $20 per Scout (and $20 per parent). This cost will include a patch, a dog tag, snacks in the evening and breakfast in the morning on Sunday, Oct 23rd.

Registration will begin on August 1 and end on August 31st. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. To be considered registered all paperwork and payment must be submitted to Anna Isenberg. They may be mailed to Anna, dropped off at her home, or brought to the leader meeting at the Verona Library on Tuesday evening, August 2 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. You must have all forms to be considered registered. More information to come. Make check payable to Pack 549.
Forms to be completed are:
1. Scout Medical Condition Form (parts a and c only) even if you have previously completed the sections
2. Pack 549 Scout Vehicle Form The above forms are found at: http://pack549verona.blogspot.com/search/label/forms

3. Waiver of Release (Obtain from Anna Isenberg)
4. Dog Tag Form (Obtain from Anna Isenberg)
5. Medical Conditon Form - USS-Cobia (Obtain from Anna Isenberg)

More information at: http://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/the-submarine-experience/uss-cobia/

Contact Anna Isenberg for questions at Isenberg.anna@yahoo.com or 608-217-9337.

Sept Pack 549 Meeting

Thursday, Sept 15, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Glacier Edge School
Theme: Fall Popcorn Sale, Service Project, and Fall Camps

Learn more about the new popcorn products including two new "sport themed products". Learn about the great prizes you can receive by selling popcorn.

Make a craft for a service project and learn more about Fall Camps.

You Tube Video for Popcorn Sale

August Pack Meeting

Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Pack Meeting at 6:15pm to 8:00pm
Location: Sugar Creek Elementary Side Parking Lot

Bring your bike for a night of bike events: bike repair, bike safety, more...Earn a bike belt loop, and get the Bike Rodeo Patch designed by a fellow scout in our Pack!
Wear class B uniforms!

Last day to sign up for the USS Cobia Submarine overnight stay. Brings you forms and money for sign up to the meeting.

Upcoming Summer 2011 Events

Calendar of Events and Meetings are found in calendar section of www.scouttrack.com.

June 4th - Mohawk District Rocket Into Scouting at Badger Prairie County Park, Verona

June 12th - Pack 549 will march in parade at Verona Hometown Days, Verona

June 16th - Pack 549 Monthly Meeting at Fireman's Park Beach, Verona - Theme is Astronomy

June 24th and 25th - Day Camp at Camp Carlson, Prairie Du Sac

July 2th - Help charities collect funds at Rhythm & Booms at Warner Park. VIP seating and receive a commemorative 2011 R & B patch. Bus transportation from the Scout Service center at 4:00pm and Free dinner! Return at 11:00pm to the center. Contact Lucy Lofts at 848-3345. Rain date is July 3rd.

July 24th - Sunday at 5:05pm - Come cheer on the Madison Mallards vs. the Eau Claire Express for Scout Night for Glacier Edge Council. Tickets are $10.00 per Scout/Parent and will include a Mallard's hat. More details coming soon. This will replace the pack meeting for the month of July.

July 30th -August 1st - Overnight Camp at Ed Bryant Scout Camp, Mauston

August 18th - Pack Meeting - Bike Rodeo to learn bike safety, bike maintenance and more. Location will be announced. More details to come.

Scout Night at Madison Mallards

July 24th - Sunday -Join our Pack 549 for an outing to the Madison Mallards at Warner Park for Glacier's Edge Council Scout Night. A total of 50 tickets will be held until July 6th. The cost is $10.00 for Scout/Parent/Sibling and includes a Mallards hat and scout patch.

Game time: 5:05 Mallards vs. the Eau Claire Express. Please pay for your tickets by July 6th and contact Anna Isenberg at Isenberg.anna@yahoo.com - 608-217-9337. After that date the tickets will not be held any longer by the Mallards. The group will sit together in a reserved section.

See the http://www.mallardsbaseball.com/ for more information about the updated ball park. Go Mallards!


Wear your Class B Uniform!!!!

This activity will replace the monthly July pack meeting.

June Pack Meeting

June 16, 2011 - Thursday will be the June 549 Pack Meeting held the Fireman's Park Beach House, Verona, WI. Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Theme is Astronomy. Come join us for a night of Space Themed Fun! Each Scout that participates will earn an Astronomy Belt Loop. Stay later after the meeting with your Den Leader to earn the Astronomy Pin. We will also have Space Themed Skits/Songs/Snack and UFO Throw Course!

Potential Scouts and siblings are welcomed. If you are entering grades 1st through 5th grade for year 2011-12 and are interesting in joining Cub Scouts, you are welcome to attend.

Wear your Class B Uniform.

Verona Hometown Days Parade - 2011

Scouts (and their leaders) are invited to march in the Verona Hometown Days Parade. to take place on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Scouts will march along with a decorated truck/trailer. The older scouts will likely take turns carrying the Park 549 Banner.

Sunday, June 12th
Parade Lineup/Scout Arrival: Between 11-11:30AM
Lineup number: number 26
Parade Begins at Noon
Parade Theme: Hear the Music
Class A Uniforms Required

Getting Your Scout There:
Legion St (behind Wildcat Lanes) will be the best route to our line-up location on S. Nine Mound Rd. Plan to arrive between 11-11:30, as there will be closed roads and plenty of traffic to maneuver. Look for entry#26.....and scout uniforms....near the Legion St crossing on S. Nine Mound Rd. This is our line-up number/location.

Picking Up Your Scout Up:
Discuss plans for meeting your Scout after they finish marching and/or at the end of the parade. (The parade route ends near Wildcat Lanes.) They will be looking for you at the end of the route.
Provide them with a cell phone and/or number to reach you as a precaution. All scouts must met/pick-up promptly after they complete marching (which will likely be before the parade actually ends).

New for 2011:
Parade spectators will be able to vote (People's Choice Awards) for their favorite parade entry. We hope our scout families will vote for Pack 549!

Other Important Details:
Class A Uniforms are required for all Scouts and Leaders marching. Consider the weather-undershirts for chill, rain gear, etc.
Skateboards, scooters, Healy's, etc. are NOT appropriate.
Restroom visits (limited availability) and snacks (it will be lunch time) should be planned around the parade schedule. Water will be available.
Parade maps, in addition to any parade cancellation notices, can be found at http://www.veronahometowndays.org/

Have Fun!

Mohawk District Scout Recruitment Day

June 4th, 2011 - Saturday is the Mohawk District Scout Recruitment Day for all the packs in the district (includes Verona Pack 549). Click here: Rocket Into Cub Scouting Flyer

Rocket into cub scouting! This is a HUGE Event for anyone interested in joining cub scouts. Boys entering 1st through 5th grade (2011-12) are welcome to come. This is a great way to see examples of cool things scouts have to offer.

Current scouts are also welcome to come and can earn a special Recruiter patch if they bring a friend along who joins cub scouts. All can enjoy many stations of activities. Launch a model rocket, carnival games, rope tying, hiking, emergency vehicles, car safety and more! Bring a friend who may be interested in joining scouts.

Start Time: 9:00am to 12:00 noon

Place: Badger Prairie Park, 6720 Highway 151, Verona. This park is located just east of the city of Verona at the intersection of County Highway PB and US Highway 18 and 151. For park details and directions see site: http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/badger_prairie.aspx

See the "About" tab to learn more about Verona Pack 549. See "Pack Leaders" tab for contact information.

Next Verona Pack 549 Meeting is June 16th at Fireman's Park Beach in Verona. All welcome to attend. See entry below for more details about the meeting.

May Advancement Ceremony

May Pack Meeting on May 19th at 6:30pm at Glacier Edge School. Advancement Ceremony for Scouts moving to the next rank. Announcements about summer activities. Additional awards and badges earned will be passed out as well.

Upcoming Pack Events

These events are also listed on http://www.scouttrack.com/ in the calendar section found at the bottom of the page.

Scouting for Food Flyers will be printed and distributed to each Den. Dens will be assigned specific streets to hang flyers on doors between April 23rd and April 26th. Boy Scout Troop 349 will pick up the food on Saturday, April 30th stating at 9:00am. Food will be given to the Verona Food Pantry.

• Lots to do to fill requirements at camp. Contact Pam Lokken at 848-5577 or lokken04@charter.net for forms and details. Friday and Saturday, April 29th and 30th. Cowboy/Wild West Theme Camp at Camp Rokilio at Kiel, WI. Stay at the Fort J.J. Keller. Sleep in buildings with many themed activities. To see general information about the camp refer to www.baylakesbsa.org/camping/rokilio.htm. Deadline to register is Friday, April 8th. Cost is $20.00 per scout and $30.00 per parent.

• Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th. Day Camp at Camp Carlson. Time is 8am to 4pm each day. Cost is $10 per scout and parents are free. Parent Volunteers are needed from each Pack. Located at Prairie Du Sac, WI. You can attend one day or both days. Great opportunity to earn achievements with BB Gun, Archery, Nature Hike, Ultimate Frisbee, Catapult, Egg Drop, Tool Box Construction, Wet Sponge Attack, Dunk Tank, Obstacle Course, etc. This camp targets Wolf and Bear, but all ranks are allowed. Scouts rotate stations. Deadline to register is Friday, April 29th.

• Saturday through Monday, July 30th - August 1st. Resident Camp - Overnight at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation in Mauston, WI. http://www.glaciersedge.org/ed-bryant-scout-reservation . This camp is 3 day/2 night outdoor program with overnight tent camping and mess-hall dining. Arrive afternoon of day 1 and depart morning of day 3. Cost is $40 per scout after Pack contribution to council fee. Cost is $50 for adult. Targets Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts. Swimming, BB Guns, Archery, and evening campfires. More info from council to come. Deadline to register is Friday, April 29th.

• Saturday and Sunday, Oct 22nd - 23rd. USS Cobia Submarine (Manitowoc, WI). Stay overnight on Saturday night in a submarine. http://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/ (more details to come)