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!