Emergency Preparedness Pin Training

Date:  Saturday Jan 12, 2013
Place:  Glaicer Edge School Cafeteria
Time:  9:00AM to 3:30PM
Cost:  $10.00
What:  Emergnecy Preparedness Pin Training by the American Red Cross -  Wolf, Bear, Webelos I and II

Sign up by Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013


Preparedness Pin, Certificate, and Lunch for the Scout

The American Red Cross issetting up a Basic Aid Training for the Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scouts on January 12th from 9AM to 3:30PM. They will have the chance to learn first aid and life saving skills as well as how to be better prepared for emergencies. The cost is $10. That includes the Emergency Preparedness Pin, Certificate and lunch for your scout. I need a minimum of 8 scouts to sign up. I apologize about the short notice but the Red Cross is very busy at this time of year. If you would like to sign up please let me know before Wednesday the 9th.

Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters District Event
Date:  Thursday, Dec 27, 2012
Place:  Alliant Energy Center
Time:  7:00pm

Tickets - sign up on your own directly to district - Steve Scholfied  msiguy1969@aol.com or phone 608-577-0928.

See more info at council site.

Ticket orders due by Wednesday Dec 19th!


http://glaciersedge.org/2012/10/globetrotters/

Mohawk District Pinewood Derby Building Clinic

Date:  Saturday, December 29, 2012

Location:  The Home Depot, Verona Road    
Time:  9:00am - 12:00 Noon

Are you ready for Derby Season?  Need to get your derby car up and running before the race of the year?  Tired of waiting till the last minute to start building?

Then come out of the cold this December 29th 9am - 12noon at the Home Depot on Verona Road for the Mohawk District ( our pack is part of the Mohawk District) Pinewood Building Clinic!

Admission is 1 canned good to be donated to a local food pantry.  Reserve your spot now!

Only available to the first 150 Cub and Webelos Scouts who sign up!

Register at Mohawkpinewood@gmail.com

Questions?  call Steve Scholfield at (608) 577-0928  (This is council event all questions are directed to council.)

December Pack Meeting

Date:  Thursday, December 20, 2012
Place:  Glacier Edge Elementary School
Time:  6:30pm


Meet and Greet

Sign up for "Exploring Alaska - Winter Day Camp"  2/9/2012

Flag Ceremony

Each family brings a new package of  (six pack) of white tube socks to be used for the sock wars.  After the "Sock War" the socks will be gathered and donated.

Annual "Sock Wars"

Closing Words - Respect

Distribute popcorn prizes!

Popcorn for sale - the pack still has some popcorn.  If you would like to purchase some contact Jeff Jaschinski at jaschinski@tds.net or 845-7249.

District Event - Scout Night/Lock-In

Scout Night / Lock-In

Date: Friday, November 2, 2012
Place: McFarland High School Gym       
5103 Farwell St
McFarland, WI  53558
Time: Doors open at 3:30pm

Cub Pack  53 and  Boy Scout Troop 53 In McFarland Wisconsin, would like to formally invite Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venture Crew Members, Varsity Units, their leaders, parents and siblings to our over the top- SCOUT NIGHT/ Lock-In,  On Friday, November 2, 2012 at the McFarland High School. 5103 Farwell St. McFarland, WI 53558.  Doors open at 3:30 pm.  Come meet other scouts in your community and have FUN!!

The Scout Night / Lock-In is to have FUN WITH A PURPOSE:

 

The Purpose:  To get to know other units in our area and expose the scouts to who else has fun in scouting

Activities Include:

Bounce house obstacle course

Zoo Zort -Rare Animal Education program
Gym Games
Swimming
Aquanaut Activity pin -Webelos will have the opportunity to work on Aquanaut Requirements 
Swimmers Belt loop
Pizza
Custard
Movie
Camping inside the Gym   Scouts and family can choose to stay overnight on the gym floor or just come for the evening of swimming, pizza, and fun! 

Pre-registration- Before 10/26/12 to determine life guard staff and pizza count.

$8 for adults

$5 for scouts and siblings
$20 for a family of 4 or more

Day of registration is a little more $ so get in your reservations ASAP!

 

September Pack Meeting

Date:  Thursday, Sept 20, 2012
Time:  6:30pm
Place:  Glacier Edge School
Theme:  Cooperation and Popcorn Kickoff

Activity for the Scouts.

Popcorn Kick Off with popcorn information.
Sale starts Saturday, Sept 22
Ends Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at the October Pack Meeting.

Sign up for EAA overnight Oct 27 and 28.  Arrive on Saturday Oct 27 and come back Sunday, Oct 28.
Money and forms due Sept 27 -  
Forms for both scout and adult are:
1.  Health Forms A and B 
2.  Activity Constent Form
Forms are found at the Forms Page.

EAA FLYER

See info about the museum.

http://www.airventuremuseum.org/information/
 



EAA Museum in Oshkosh, WI

Popcorn Pickup at Specialized Electric

The annual Popcorn Sale starts on Saturday, Sept 22, 2012.  It will end on Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at the October Pack Meeting. 

You will be able to drive through the building and pick up your popcorn.  Specilized Electric is located in the Verona Business Park by Highway M.

We also need helping hands to help sort out the orders on Saturday.  
Pick up times are as follows:


Specialized Electric
1041 Thousand Oaks Trail
Verona, WI 53593

8:30 am Den 1
8:40 am Den 2
8:50 am Den 6
9:00 am Den 7
9:10 am Den 8
9:20 am Den 9
9:30 am Den 10
9:40 am Den 12
9:50 am Den New Tiger Dens

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.

Detailed information about the sale and the popcorn flyer and prize sheet will be distributed at the 9/20/12 pack meeting. Start time: 6:30 pm at Glacier Edge School.

We are conducting the sign-up for Show & Sell times at Miller's differently this year.  Information will be provided to you by your Den Leader at your next den meeting.

2012 Fall Events

August Pack Meeting - Thursday, August 16, 2012
                                      Theme- "Honesty"
                                                 -Olympics - games will be played
                                      Location - Glacier Edge School
                                      Time:  6:30

Pack Overnight  Family Camp Out with Boy Scout Troop 349
                                        - Great way to meet
                                           Verona Boy Scout Troop 349.
                                           They provide the food and activities.
                                           You may stay overnight or come for the
                                             evening - the cost is the same.
                                       -Friday, Sept 14 to Saturday, Sept 15, 2012
                                      - Badger Prairie Park, Verona, WI
                                      - Time:  5:00pm with activities, dinner,
                                                    campfire, breakfest
                                                    done at 12:00noon on Saturday
                                      - Est. cost is $10.00 per person 
                                      - All ranks
                                      - Cub scouts do activities w/ Boy Scouts
                                     

September Pack Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012
                                            Time:  6:30pm
                                             Location - Glacier Edge School

Popcorn Sales - Saturday, Sept 22, 2012
                         - Sale ends Thursday, Oct 18, 2012
                          Time: See other post for assigned times for pickup
                           Pick up times for popcorn according to Den
                           Location:  Specialized Electric, Verona, WI

Nature Trek -  Saturday, Sept 22, 2012
                          Time:  Noon to 4:00pm
                          Location:  Camp Indian Trails, Janesville, WI
                          See council website for info: 
http://glaciersedge.org/2012/02/nature-trek-2012/

Cub Scout Camporee Blue & Gold Meets Blue & Gray
 - Sept 29 to Sept 30 - Stay Saturday only or overnight
- All ranks and families invited
- $30.00 per personn due by Sept 15. Special family fees and scholarships available
- Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, Mauston,WI                                                                            
For details- http://glaciersedge.org/2012/03/cub-scout-camporee/
  

Mohawk District Fall Camporee  (Our Pack is in the Mohawk District
                                                       of Glacier Edge Council)
                                                      - Friday - Sunday Oct 5-7, 2012
                                                       Lake Farms County Park
                                                       Webelo I and Webelo II only
                                                       Camp with Boy Scout Troops
                                                        from the Mohawk District
                                                       Many activities
                                                      $25.00 per scout
                                                      ($30.00 after Sept 1)
                                                       Adult no charge
                                                      http://www.mohawk2012.info/

October EAA Overnight Sleepover
- Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 to Sunday, Oct 28, 2012
- Time:  TBD  Cost:  $45.00 scout and $25.00 accompanying adult (includes bus transportation, food, EAA museum tour and all activities.  Sleeping in EAA museum.)  Payment, Health From and Activity Form due Sept 23.  Forms found under Forms Tab.
- Scouts will be able to work on activities for their specific rank.  Lots to do!
- Location:  EAA AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh, WI
- flyer - http://www.veronascouts.org/Pack_549/eaaflyer.pdf
- It is school fall break so leave Saturday and return on Sunday.   More info to come - see website for general info:  http://www.airventuremuseum.org/information/

                                           
More Events Coming

2012 Fall Recruitment

Fall Recruitment will be held at two locations this fall.  Do you know any boys entering 1st through 5th grade who may be interested in Cub Scouts?  Representatives from Cub Scout Pack 549 will be available to answer questions and provide information about the Pack.

Verona Public Library - Thursday, Sept 6, 2012
                                       Time:  6:00pm - 8:00pm

Verona Fire Department Open House
                                          - Saturday, Sept 15, 2012
                                           Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
                                           Verona Fire Station
                                           101 Lincoln Street

Volunteers are needed for these events.

Contact:  Robert Deyes
               Recruitment Officer
               Pack 549
               robertdeyes123@gmail.com

Scout Strong Presidential Active Lifestyle Award

Hello Pack 549,

Below is information on the Scout Strong Presidential Active Lifestyle award.

SCOUTStrong™ PALA

  

What Is the SCOUTStrongTM PALA?

The SCOUTStrongTM Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) Challenge will help your unit members add physical activity to their lifestyle, as well as help them improve their eating habits.

Who Should Be Involved?

This challenge is for Scouts and their entire families, as well as for leaders and their families.

How is the ScoutStongTM Earned?

To earn the SCOUTStrongTM PALA Challenge Award, participants are required to meet a daily activity goal of 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids under 18 for at least five days a week, for six out of eight weeks. Also, each week they will focus on a healthy eating goal. There are eight to choose from, and each week they will add a new goal while continuing with their previous goals. Stick with the program, and participants can earn a SCOUTStrongTM PALA award patch in less than two months.

How Do I Get My Unit Started?

Participants can enroll and track their progress either online with a free online activity tracker or on a paper activity log by downloading an activity log at http://www.scouting.org/SCOUTStrongPALA.aspx

 To get started use State: Wisconsin and Council: Glacier's Edge council- 620.

 Email with any questions.

Antanice Peer   AntaniceMixson@aol.com

Rhythm & Booms

One of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the United States, Rhythm & Booms, takes place right here in Madison. Our pack, plus family and friends, has the opportunity of V.I.P. arrangements!

Join Glacier’s Edge Council in this great family activity on Saturday June 30, 2012. The council needs 300 people, as many in uniform as possible, to canvass the crowd to help collect funds for the Rhythm & Booms celebration and their charities (this includes Glacier’s Edge Council).

Bus transportation leaves the Scout Shop at 4:00pm so it is advisable to arrive by 3:30pm. The buses return after the conclusion of the fireworks around 11:00pm. **Rain date is Sunday July 1st.

Everyone who participates receives: *Bus transportation to and from Rhythm & Booms
* FREE dinner
*A commemorative 2012 Rhythm & Booms patch
*A 2012 Rhythm & Booms T-shirt (if signed up before the deadline)
* V.I.P. seating for Rhythm & Booms (bring a chair or blanket)

Sign up now for this great community service activity.

DEADLINE FOR SIGNUP IS SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012, 6:00pm

Required information:
** # of youth in your group attending: _____
** # of adults in your group attending:_____
** T-shirt size for each individual: S__ M__ L__ XL__ 2XL__ 3XL__

In addition: Pack 549 Den 7 has reserved a group camp site at Token Creek County Park Friday, June 29 through Sunday ,July 1. All Pack 549 families are welcome to join us and participate in our camp activities. The cost is $6.00 per person per night. Token Creek is approximately 2 miles from the Scout Shop. We have special permission to arrive back at the campsite after the 10:00pm park closing so please remain quiet and respectful of other campers on return.

Required information for Camping:
** # of youth attending: 1st night ______  2nd night_____
** # of Adults attending: 1st night ______  2nd night _____
Cost slightly higher than original expected, will be $6.00/person per night. More detail to follow.

Mohawk Disctict Scout Recruitment Day

June 2, 2012 - Saturday is the Mohawk District Scout Recruitment Day for all the packs in the district (includes Verona Pack 549).

Rocket into cub scouting! This is a HUGE Event for anyone interested in joining cub scouts. Boys entering 1st through 5th grade (2012-13) 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, emergency vehicles 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: directions see site: http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/badger_prairie.aspx

See a You Tube Video from last year's event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kNYPgRTTnw


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

June Pack 549 Meeting

Date:  Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time:  6:30pm to 8:00pm
Place:  Glacier Edge Elementary School  - Playground  (if rain - cafeteria)

6PM - 6:30PM Arrive at school
                                Class B T-Shirts

                                Gathering Activity - Playground
6:30PM Opening Flag Ceremony
6:35PM Announcements
                                Presidential Fitness Award - Antanice Peer
                                Hat, Neckerchief & Slide Exchange - Carolina Deyes
                                Last Chance for Discount T- Shirts (older stock of shirts)

6:40PM to 7:55PM   FUN TIME !   Play Games

7:55PM Closing Flag

Verona Hometown Days Parade

Scouts (and their leaders) are invited to march in the Verona Hometown Days Parade to take place on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Scouts will march along with a decorated truck/trailer. The older scouts will likely take turns carrying the Park 549 Banner.

Sunday, June 10

Decoration at 10:30am

Parade Lineup/Scout Arrival: Between 11-11:30AM

Lineup number:   ENTRY  34  (Class A Uniforms)

Parade Begins at Noon

Class A Uniforms Required -
- All Leaders walking must be in uniform
- All Scouts walking must be in uniform
- No siblings can walk
- Parents are allowed to follow on the sidewalk if they prefer

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 11-11:30am, as there will be closed roads and plenty of traffic to maneuver.  Look for entry #34 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 your at the end of the route.  Provide them with a cell phone and/or number to reach you as a precaution.  All scouts must meet/pick-up promptly after they complete marching (which will likely be before the parade actually ends).

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.  Bring your water bottles.

Parade maps, in addition to any parade cancellation notices, can be found at http://www.veronahometowndays.org/

Have Fun!

2012 Spring and Summer Camps

April 27 to April 29, 2012
Space Camp at Rokilio, Kiel, WI
Registration dealine March 24, 2012

Flyer for Space Camp 2012

May 11 to May 13, 2012
Webelos Expedition  at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation,  Mauston, WI
http://glaciersedge.org/camping/ebsr/
Registration deadline April 9, 2012

June 15 and June 16, 2012  Option to stay overnight.
Cub Scout Day Camp, Brigham County Park, Blue Mounds, WI
http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/brigham.aspx
Registration deadline May 1, 2012

June 24, 2012
Webelos Shooting Sports Camp, Camp Carlson, Sauk City, WI
Click here for more info
Registration deadline May 1, 2012

July 28 to July 30, 2012
Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Indian Trails, Janesville, WI
http://glaciersedge.org/camping/cit/
Registration deadline June 1, 2012

August 2 to August 5, 2012
Webelos Resident Camp, Camp Indian Trails, Janesville, WI
http://glaciersedge.org/camping/cit/
Registration deadline July 1, 2012

Medical Forms

Click for more information about  Summer Camps at Glacier Edge Council




Camps Flyer for Spring and Summer 2012

All About Birds Nature Hike

Date:  Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Place:  Verona Public Library
Time:  6:00pm to 8:00pm


Speaker:  Dee Wylie from the Madison Audubon Society will give a presentation and short hike around the library.  Also, learn how to use binoculars.  Wear appropriate shoes and if you have binoculars, bring them along.

2012 Baraboo Circus Heritage Camporee

Date:  May 18, 19, and 20, 2012
Place: Baraboo  Fairgrounds and Circus World Museum, Barbaoo, WI

Use your pass you earned from Popcorn sales or camp for the whole weekend for $17.00 or $15.00 for only Saturday.  See see link for more details, video, and photos.Baraboo Circus Heritage Camporee.  Lots of activites and fun things to do.  Register by May 7.  Late fees charged after that date.

Pack 549 May Meeting

Date:  Thursday, May 17, 2012
Place:  Glacier Edge School
Time:  6:30pm to 8:00pm

Topic:  Advancement Ceremony for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos to advance to next rank.  Please wear your Class A Uniform.

                     - See the new Pack T-Shirts and orders will be taken.  Cost is $10.00 a shirt for a nice poly blend shirt that is cool in the summer.
                     - Old T-Shirts will be sold at discounted prices - sizes are limited.

         

Earth Day Conservation Project

Date:  Friday, April 20, 2012
Time:  6pm to 8pm
Where:  Prairie Moraine County Park
              1970 cty Hwy PB, Verona, WI

Project:  Spreading seeds in the park.  Hike 10-15 minutes to the spot and back.  If it is muddy, please bring boots.  We will still meet if it is lightly raining.



Who:  Scouts, siblings, and friends are all welcome.

Cost:  Helping our planet Earth is always free!

Earthday Flyer

Pack 549 April Meeting

Date:  Thursday, April 19, 2012
Place:  Glacier Edge School
Time:  6:30pm
Theme:  Cakebake and Scouting for Food

Make a cake/treat and buy tickets to win a cake/treat to raise funds for the Verona Food Pantry.  Click here for more info -  Cakebake Information

Scouting for Food

Verona Cub Scout Pack will distribute flyers to hang on doors from April 14 to April 16.  The Verona Boy Scout Troop 349 will pick up the donated food on Saturday, April 21, 2012.  The flyers and maps (the area assigned to each scout) will be distributed at the DEN level.  Watch for more information.

2012 Knaf Space Camp

April 27 to April 29, 2012
Camp Rokilio - 14404 Rokilio Road, Kiel, WI  53042
Link to Camp Rokilio (Knaf Space Camp)
Theme - Space Camp
Contact:  Antanice Peer, Camp Coordinator,  608-628-7736 or AntaniceMixson@aol.com

Registration deadline - March 24, 2012

Flyer for Space Camp - Space Camp Flyer 2012

See link to Medical Forms -Medical Form

Whittling Chip Workshop

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time:  10:00am to 12:00 noon
Place:  Glacier Edge Elementary School Art Room

Level - Wolf, Bear, and Webelo.  Note: Scout rules do not allow this activity for Tigers. 

Please complete the flyer. Need Parent attendance and den leader approval.


Whittling Chip Workshop Permission Slip

2012 March - Annual Blue and Gold Crossover Banquet

Friday, March 16, 2012    Note:  Friday Date - Crossover banquet for Webelos to crossover to Boy Scouts.    This event replaces the March monthly meeting.

Place:  Fitchburg Community Center
           5510 Lacy Road
           Fitchburg, WI

Time:  6:00pm to 8:00pm.
All are welcome to attend.  Dinner is served.

Crossover Bridge.  Each Webelo Scout paints a board to place on the bridge.   The Webelo Scout "crosses the bridge" and is greeted by the Boy Scouts.

Upcoming Pack Meetings and Events

Scout Sunday - Weekend of February 4 and 5 Note:- added Sunday February 12- Boy Scout 349 Verona Troup will celebrate Scout Sunday at the Salem Church of Christ (The church charters the troup) at 10:00 am service in Verona.  A special ceremony is planned and cub scouts are welcome to attend.
Scout Sabbath Day - Saturday, February 11:  Wear your class "A" uniform to your place of worship and receive a Scout Sunday patch.


Thursday, February 16, 2012 -  February Pack Meeting at Glacier Edge School   6:30pm    Theme - Duty to God, Camp Information /Outline for spring and summer camps, Uniform Inspection and Review Parent Handbook

Saturday, February 18, 2012  - Tubing at Cascade Mountain -  7:15am to 12:30pm

See Tubing Information Flyer for details.   Sign up by Jan 31, 2012.  

Must complete a Medical Form and a Waiver Form.  See below.
Medical Form and Permission Slip (if adult does not attend with scout)

Tubing Waiver Form

Friday, March 16, 2012 - Note: Friday Date - Crossover Banquet for Webelos to crossover to Boy Scouts.   Place: Fitchburg Community Center, 5510 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI.  All are welcome to attend.

Thursday, April 19, 2012 - April Pack Meeting at Glacier Edge School and Cake Bake

                                          Theme - Scouting for Food - The Cub Scout Pack will deliver the fliers and the Boy Scout Troop 349 will pick up the food.  Distribute fliers April 14 to April 18.  The boy scouts will pick up the food on Saturday, April 21.  More information to come.

Friday, and Saturday nights, April 27 and 28, 2012.  Overnight camp for two nights at Rokilio Camp in Kiel, WI.  Theme is "Space Camp". Camp Rokilio, Kiel, WI.  Sleep inside or outdoor tent sleeping.

Cost:  $20.00 per scout and $30.00 per adult.
Contact:  Antanice Peer  608-628-7736    AntaniceMixson@aol.com


Friday  overnight camping  through  Saturday evening campfire (Saturday night camping is optional) May 11-13 - Webelos Expedition - Overnight camp only for Webelo II scouts (rank Fall 2012)  
Ed Bryant Reservation Camp, Mauston, WI
                                                 Age appropriate activities
                                                 Intro to Boy Scouts
                                                 Blessing of the Arrow ceremony
                                                 More information to be posted

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - May Pack Meeting at Glacier Edge School

                                          Theme - Advancement to next rank

Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, 2012 -  All Ranks Day Camp.  Brigham County Park, Blue Mound, WI   Drive to camp each day (camping is optional).  Many fun activities. Good way to complete items for belt loops, pins, or achievements  - All ranks.  More info to come.

MORE Activities to be added.