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.

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!