Calendar Update as of 4/11/2011
April 14, 2011 Den Meeting and all Wolf Party
Pizza Party
6:30 - 7:30 PM
April 21, 2011 Pack Meeting & Ice Cream Social
Garrison Mill Covered Playground
April 23, 2011 Den Meeting - Dobbins Air Force Base Outdoor Aviation Museum 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
April 26, 2011: Pack Orientation to Summer Camps. If you are thinking about attending the Summer Day Camp or Resident Camp you should attend.
Garrison Mill
6:30 - 7:30 PM
May 5, 2011 Den Meeting - Elective 5, “Spare Time Fun” (Make and fly Kites)
Leita Thompson Memorial Park
6:00 -7:00 PM TBD
May 14-15, 2011 Space Camp
Huntsville, AL
May 21, 2011 Pack Meeting - Cross-over to Bear and Rocket Launch
May 28, 2011 Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
Marietta National Cemetary
June 2, 2011 Den Meeting - Whittling Badge
Location: TBD
June 13-17, 2011 Foothills District Summer Day Camp
June 30, 2011 Den Meeting - Finish Whittling Badge and work on Emergency Preparedness Pin
July 17-20, 2011 Bear/Wolf Resident Camp - Bert Adams
July 23, 2011 Pack Picnic - Jefferson Township
July 28, 2011 Den Meeting - Finish Emergency Preparedness Pin
Congratulations to all Den 11 scouts and parents for achieving the Wolf Badge. I am very proud of each of the boys and thankful for the support from each of the families in the Den.
Each scout received their Wolf Badge and a number of arrow points. I wanted to share my experience with the sewing of the arrow points on the uniform which was not easy. I first tried to sew them on individually and they ended up crooked and uneven. I finally decided to put a drop of hot glue and place them on the uniform then sew. This worked much better. Please refer to the pictures for placement of the Wolf Badge and arrow points. The Gold Arrow Point is located 3/4 inches below the Wolf Badge.
Also, it is worth mentioning all the recognition that the Den received at the Blue and Gold Banquet. This would not be possible without the great group of parents that is supporting the scouts. 3rd Place in the Table Center Piece Contest, Jack Hunter received first place in the Pinewood Derby for the Wolf Rank, Alex Betts received first place for Best In Show for his Pinewood Derby, Jack Hunter and Daniel Lee tied for winning the Moon Walk Contest, and Den 11 was able to receive their Wolf Badges at the Blue and Gold Banquet right on target with our goal. I was also very impressed with the cakes from Den 11.
Den 11 Update
Yesterday we completed Achievement 5, “Tools for Fixing and Building.” We had a great time at Lowes building a game box and learning about different tools.
I will be calling
each family to talk about what Achievements need to be completed over the next month on the path to earning the Wolf Badge. All the remaining achievements are to be completed with the family and then we will talk about them at our Den Meetings. That means that if you are caught up on everything as of today, you will need to complete Achievements 8, 10, 11, & 12 as a family and report your progress.
Upcoming Events
1/12/2011 Achievement Report Due for any Belt Loops or Activity Pins earned over the past month. Awards will be presented at the next Pack Meeting. Send an e-mail or call Dan Betts with your updates.
1/18/2011 We will have our next Den Meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. I will let everyone know the details as we get closer to this date. Dan Betts will bring a scale for scouts to weigh their cars if they are ready.
1/21/2011 Pack Meeting on Friday, January 21, 2011. We will have our sign up for Space Camp so be sure to be there. The cost will be around $100 per person. If you sold $300 or more of popcorn this year, the plan is that the Pack will cover this fee for the boys. Be sure to bring your check book and get signed up at this time. Also, bring a sleeping bag, bean bag, or blanket to watch the movie, “Down and Derby.” The pack will be making popcorn. Note: I will not be at this Pack Meeting. I will be on the Scouters Winter Camp (SWC). This is an adult leader training event camping at Woodruff Scout Reservation. A scale will be available to weigh Pinewood Derby cars.
1/27-28/2011 Weigh-in and Quarantine. All Pinewood Derby racers must have their care weighed in and then quarantined prior to the race (same as last year). Watch for specific instructions.
1/29/2011 Pinewood Derby: Watch for schedule and activities to be posted on the Pack Website.
2/3/2011 February Den 11 Meeting: We will be wrapping up our records on Achievements and talking about electives. We will also be working on our Den 11 table centerpiece for the Blue & Gold Banquet. Dave Grachen, Dan Lee, and Frank Hunter will be pulling together the supplies and prepping the center piece for final completion. We may need to have a second session to complete the centerpiece. Who has the February Den Meetings?
