Ski trip

Ski trip to Roundtop near York is planned for Dec 31st but dependent on the weather.  I'll keep you posted.

Pack Meeting 12/16 Cookies!

Reminder next Monday, 12/16 is the Dec. Pack Meeting.
Bring Cookies to share!!
Pinewood Derby kits also are typically distributed during the Dec. Pack meeting, so don't miss it!

Webelos Woods - Nico Billoni

Webelos Woods was awesome!!!!!  We did tons of fun things!  We learned knot tying and I did well in it.  A knot I learned was the figure 8 knot, which is used in sailing and rock climbing.  I was the only one who could do it.  We also made survival bracelets.  Survival bracelets are made out of two pieces of rope.  You then tie a certain knot with one piece of rope so it fits around your wrist.  After that you get the second piece of rope and tie a different knot around the first piece of rope and keep on doing that until you run out of space on the first piece of rope.  The purpose of this bracelet is that if you are ever stranded out in the wild and you need rope you can just take apart your survival bracelet and use it for rope.

We also did first aid and it was pretty funny when the boy scouts were acting out that they were hurt (not really).  One of them was like “Ow I am injured!” in sarcasm.  We learned to make a brace for the leg.  We also learned how to make a litter (a thing to carry people who are injured badly to safety). 

The boy scouts were also really nice to me and made me want to join troop 267 even more.  They helped me when I needed help with something and they made me feel welcome.  They also cooked us food and gave us a tent to sleep in.  At night time we played ghost in the graveyard in the field which was filled with chestnut holders which are really spiky!  The bad thing was is that I slipped on a log and then the the side of my leg hit another log in front of that so there was two logs and then that same leg that banged on the two logs landed on a spike ball (chestnut holder). 

  

Best of all, the food was really good! My favorite thing I had for a meal was chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.  They were the best I ever had at camp before.  They were super super super duper fluffy.  The chocolate in the pancakes was so irresistible and it was so good since it was melted.

The closing ceremony was also pretty cool.  We all stood in a circle around the fire circle and shared what was our rose (something we enjoyed about our camping trip), our bud (something we are looking forward to when we join boy scouts) and our thorn (something we disliked about our camping trip).  My rose was that I got to spend time at Webelos Woods.  My bud was going to Philmont , New Mexico.  My thorn was that my tent mate woke me up super early.  When we left I was sad that I had to leave since I had such a great experience and such a fun time.

Webelos Woods - by Carver Goldstein

Last weekend four of our den members attended Webelos Woods with Troop 267.  They are based in Hempfield. Webelos Woods is a two-night camping trip. We had a lot of fun.

We slept in tiny two-man tents and the adults slept in the adult part of the camping area. The boy scouts made the food and the parents ate other things that the parents made.  The boy scouts and cub scouts could only have parent food if there was extra. We liked the boy scout food though. We ate hot dogs for lunch and at breakfast we had chocolate chip pancakes and for dinner we made foil packs.

While it was still light out, we did different activities. We divided into groups and did fire building, first aid – the guy who “broke his leg” was really funny!, knot tying, and cooking. At cooking, we stuffed chocolate chips into bananas and roasted them on the campfire. YUM! We also made survival bracelets out of rope. We had a really good time.

I thought the boys were funny. At the end of the first night, we went into a big grassy area to play games in the dark. We played Ghosts in the Graveyard and Manhunt until people got hurt falling on spiky chestnut shells. Then we went back and ate more snacks – called Cracker Barrel. Soon it was time for bed. I had a very good time at Webelos Woods!

Webelos Woods

We had a great time camping with Troop 267 at Webelos Woods.  They are a really nice troop and great group of supportive boys.

As part of their communicator badge, Nico and Carver will be posting a blog message about their Webelos Woods experience on this website.  I look forward to reading them.

Klondike

Harvest District has posted the Klondike info.  It will soon be time to pull out the sled and modify the wheels!
I'll try and reserve us a cabin this year.
http://www.harvestdistrict.org

 
 
The Klondike form is posted now. Be prepared and have your sled ready for anything. The theme is "Duck Tape" so decorate your sled accordingly. 

Webelos Woods who is going?

Just want to get an idea who will be attending the Webelos Woods camp out?
It is with Troop 267 (that may have been my troop as a kid--my memory is slipping...)
It will be held at Columbia Fish and Game.
Nov 15-17th.
Will need tents and camp gear.  They would like adults to attend so they can ask questions or see how their kids fit in with the Troop.  An adult is not required as long as we have enough parents to supervise our scouts.
I plan to attend with Nico.

More details to come, but check the dates and let me know.
Click here to RSVP to Phil

Visit Troop 99 this Monday

Webelos,
This monday we will visit Troop 99.
They are one of the more outdoors oriented troops with many outdoor events each month.  Some of you may like that and others not.  That is OK and why there are several troops to choose from.
Please try and attend so that you can see for yourself if it is a good fit for you.
Remember you will choose you Boy Scout Troop in a few months!
The Troop meets at Highland Presbyterian Church at 7:00 pm on Monday 

We will also go on a day hike with them Sunday Nov. 3rd.

http://www.bsatroop99.com

Troop contact:  Dave Shirk

Update to Webelos Calendar

Pack 99 needed to reschedule our visit.
Please make note of the following:
Oct 21st, Monday.  7pm : Visit Pack 99.  Location:  Highland Presbyterian Church.  Roseville Rd.

November 3, Sunday.  Time TBA. Hike with Troop 99.  More details will be given during our visit Oct 21st.  Save the date.  Troop 99 hikes monthly, so this will be a good opportunity to evaluate the Troop in action.

Golf this Monday, new time!

The next 2 weeks on Monday we will meet at Stoner Park to work toward our Sportsman's badge.
This Monday 10/7  5:45pm:  Golf.
Following Monday 10/14  (No School day)  5:00pm:  Hot Dog cook out and Ultimate Frisbee.

Directions to Stoner Park

Den Meeting 9/16

Monday 9/16 7-8pm Location: Billoni's house. 2035 Wynfield Drive 17601 Plan: Readyman - many did this at camp, but there was no hands on. We will watch a video on CPR and the scouts will have a chance to practice on Mannequins. They will also practice the Heimlich. I think hands-on training is more fun and important. Also a big THANK YOU to Don Geiter for hosting the fishing derby. What a good time!

1st Webelos Meeting Sept 9th

Scouts! We will have our first Webelos 2 meeting of the year on Sept 9th. This is extra special as we will meet at the Jacob Geiter's house for a cookout and fishing derby in the community pond near their home. Apparently Jacob has been pulling Lunkers out of the pond all summer long. This will be catch and release fishing. I will provide desert. Scouts should bring their fishing gear. Rain gutter regatta boats will be distributed at this meeting as well. We hope you can all make it for a super-fun time! When 9/9 at 5:30 PM Location: 1428 Banner Drive, 17601 (Located off Old Harrisburg Pike) Phone (in case you need additional directions: Don Geiter: 490-1633 See you then!

Webelos Camp photos

Link to the Webelos Camp album

I sent an email with a link so that you can all contribute photos that you took.  Please check you emails.  Please contribute.

Camp Forms

Don't delay, print out the camp health forms and make an appointment.
We will need parts A, B, C which includes a doctors evaluation.
Parents attending need to complete the form as well.
I will need you to RSVP me when you complete them, otherwise I will continue to pester you.
Thanks

Webelos is out for the summer

Great bike ride today!
Wanted everyone to know that weekly Den meetings are now finished for the summer.
Please let me know if you want to attend the family camp trip with the Pack July 27th.  It is a tent camping trip, hiking, swimming, etc.  More details on the Pack website.
Cost is $2/person attending, checks made to Pack 184.
The Dens will plan their own meals, so need to know who wants to go.  Maybe we could do tacos in a bag again!
Please RSVP yea or nay so I have an idea.

Bike trip 6/1

Sat June 1st Den 5 will meet for a bike ride from Elizabethtown to the Jigger shop in Mt Gretna.

Scouts will need a bike, helmet, water, and some cash for lunch and ice cream.  $10 should be fine.

Families welcome, but total round trip = 16 miles keep that in mind if little ones.  Riders < 6 not encouraged.

Itinerary: 

9:45 Meet at Giant to Go.  Consolidate bikes with cars for trip to E-town

10:00 Drive to E-town

10:30 Arrive at Trailhead Bellaire Rd, E-town

           Begin bike ride

12:00 Jigger shop, lunch and ice cream.  Free time in Mt Gretna

1:00 Head back to E-town

2:30 Arrive at cars, head back home

3:00 Arrive at Giant to Go.  End of adventure

Backpacking Trip

Congratulations scouts!!  You hiked 9.5 miles and earned your forester badges.
I had so much fun and I am proud of each of you!
Here are some photos to remember:

Next Den meeting June 1st for Bike Ride

Reminder!
No Den meeting next Monday with the Holiday.
We will meet June 1st for a Den bike trip from the E-town area to the Jigger shop for food and Ice Cream in Mt Gretna.
More details to follow.  Will plan to meet at Giant to Go and consolidate bikes/vehicles for the drive to E-town.  I still need to sketch out the itinerary, probably back in Lancaster around 3-4pm

Health Forms on the Den Website

I put a tab on the top of the den 5 website for Webelos camp Health Forms.
Remember need all 3 forms.  Part C needs a doctors evaluation.
Adults and kids need to have the forms.
Make your doctors appointment today!

Backpacking Itinerary

Sat 5/18

Eat Breakfast at home

0730  Meet Giant to Go, Oregon Pike

0900 Arrive Pine Grove Furnace SP

Leave some cars at finish of hike.  Shuttle minimal number of cars with kids to Trailhead.

0930 Begin hike.  1 mile to Shelter.  Drop Gear

1030 Begin Sunset Rocks Hike(5.5mile loop) - bring water and packed lunch**

1230 Lunch at sunset rocks

1500  Back at Camp

1500-2100  Gather firewood, make fire, prepare dinner.  Free time

**Will complete Forester Badge during hike

Sunday 5/19

0550 Sunrise

0615 Rise and Shine

0630 Breakfast - oatmeal packs, Will prepare hot water.  If kids don’t like oatmeal they can bring other breakfast food that does not require cooking.

0730 Pack up

0800 Hike out.  3 miles to cars.

1100 Arrive at cars.  

Adults pick up cars left at trailhead

1200- may leave or there is a pond for fishing if kids would want to do that.

Travel back to Lancaster is about 1.5 hours.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Giant+To+Go,+oregon+pike,+Lancaster,+PA&daddr=40.1090713,-77.0411002+to:Pine+Grove+Furnace+State+Park,+1100+Pine+Grove+Rd,+Gardners,+PA&hl=en&ll=40.185168,-76.376953&spn=1.170838,2.098389&sll=40.158806,-76.77334&sspn=0.585648,1.049194&geocode=FVa3YwIdNgh0-yHALoqvoxjaYSmjDybjLyPGiTHALoqvoxjaYQ%3BFQ8EZAIdNHJo-ykDfFXdpuXIiTFLmfewqRD0qg%3BFbr_YgIdkghl-yEr0NiVkPwQhinnLb3nCwTJiTEr0NiVkPwQhg&oq=pine+grove&mra=ls&t=m&z=9&via=1

Food kids need to PACK:

Snacks, fruit

Lunch for Saturday

Any additional breakfast grub

Something for Lunch on Sunday, if your scout does not like PB&J--this can be kept in the cars and not carried. So pack separately if they don't want PB&J

Phil and some Dads will put together the dinner, bring variety packs of oatmeal, and provide the PB&J fixin's for Sunday

If you want to fish bring fishing gear and leave in car

Reminder Den Meeting Monday

Work on Moccasins for about 30 min, then time for games.
Have your scout come up with a game to play.
Adults will discuss meals and some details about the backpacking trip.

***Please turn in your money for Webelos Camp so I can get my deposit money back.***
Need money for Jesse and for Jacob Geiter.

Update on Backpack Trip

Please follow the links for updates on the May 18th Backpacking trip.
Please confirm with me via email who will and will not be attending, ADULTS TOO.  Thanks!
I will need a completed scout activity consent form for those attending.

Recommended Gear

Trip information, overview

Activity Consent Form


More details will follow.
This Monday we will have a den meeting.  I will review some gear for the trip (backpack, sleeping bag etc) review some packing techniques.  We will also start our Moccasins.

Plan ahead, backpacking trip May 18th-19th

Ok Den, some gear planning for the backpacking trip.

I am working hard to switch my evening work shift from Monday to another night.  So let's assume that happens at this point.
Monday we will review a packing list for the backpacking trip and I will review some of the gear and proper way to pack it.
I will send out more details about the hike in the next several days.
Keys points:

1.  You do not need to bring tents.  We will stay on the Appalachian trail and sleep a lean to.
Looks something like this:

2.  We are in the elements so pack for the cool nights.
3.  Mummy style sleeping bag preferred.  I have 4 extra ones so please email me if your scout needs one.  If the scouts are taken care of the an adult may borrow one if needed.
4.  The floor of the lean to is wood.  Bring a sleeping mat
5.  A decent backpack is needed as the scouts need to carry all gear mentioned.  So giant foam sleep mats are no good.  Think portability.  I just bought Nico and Dante a good backpack for a decent price as on sale.  If your scout is in need of one here is the link:  Backpack for kids    I will review this pack at the Monday meeting.
6.  2 water bottle (2 liters total)  This is backwoods camping and no running water.  There is a stream.

Craftsman tonight

Meet at St Thomas for the Craftsman. 7-8
Finish pocket knife case and start moccasins.

April Activities for Den 5

April Activities, Den 5, Webelos 1

April 1st, Monday, 7-8p  St Thomas, continue work toward craftsman badge.  Make a wire basket and make a clay pot, both which could make good Mother’s day gifts.

April 4th, (meet at 6:30PM) Thur 7-7:40 reservation  FREE Laser Tag for Scouts in Uniform.  Laserdome.  We will carpool from Giant To Go at 6:30 PM.  We should be back in town shortly after 8pm.  I reserved 9 spots for the boys.  Please let Dr Billoni know if any adults wish to play so he can call and add reservations (adults and non-scout siblings need to pay.)

April 6th, Sat.  Hershey Bears Hockey Game.  Requires that you signed up for tickets previously.

April 13th, Sat. 2pm - 6pm  Engineer Badge.  Science Factory, New Holland Ave, Lanc.    Jacob Geiter, Jesse Chesnutt, Carver, Jacob P., Hilton, and Ryan

April 15th, Monday, Continue Craftsman Badge.  Leatherworking.  Make a leather pocket knife belt carrier.  Stain, stamp, and stitch the leather.  7 pm St Thomas Church

April 20th, Sat.  Hike House Rock, Lancaster.  Meet at 9am Giant to Go. back around 2pm.  Wildflowers and a few caves to explore...bring a flashlight, water, and a snack or lunch.

April 22th, 7-8pm St Thomas.  Pack Meeting

April 29th, 7-8pm St Thomas.  Final project for the Craftsman Badge.  Make your own leather moccasins.  These can be worn around camp during our Backpacking trip May 18-19.  This is what the Native Americans would wear in the woods.

Call or email with questions and check the blog periodically.

Dr B

Cell: 9405447

blog:  184den5.blogspot.com

Craftsman Badge

A big THANK YOU to Mr Brown for helping the scouts with their craftsman badge.

I would like to add a Monday Meeting April 1st to continue the craftsman badge.  We will try and complete the 4 different projects that we need to complete the badge.
This will be held at the Church at 7pm

Naturalist

I would like to thank the scouts for attending the hike and sharing what the had learned about animals in PA and ecosystem lifecycles.
The weather was far colder than I had anticipated, good job scouts for sticking with it.  The hike did help to warm us up.
The only thing missing was...THE GEESE!  It must have too warm for them.  Remember the Snow Geese in PA spend summer in Greenland.
At least we had a great view of a Bald Eagle, having landed in a tree right in front of us.  I was in too much awe to take a picture of it.

Register for Webelos Summer Camp

Click to go to the registration form, thanks!

Webelos Events thru June. Mark your Calendars!

Please note, the next few months will have meetings/events on days other than the usual Monday night.  Spring is around the corner (somewhere) so it is time to get out there!  If a Monday night is NOT listed below then we do NOT have a meeting that day.
Here is a list of upcoming Webelos events, please mark you calendars and RSVP.

1.  February 23rd, Blue and Gold Banquet.  St Peter's Church (Delp Road.)  Come at 4pm if you can help set up.

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2.  March 2nd, Sat. Middle Creek Wildlife refuge.  Meet at Giant to Go at 2:30pm, back by 6

The Snow Geese are back at it, come enjoy this annual event as it means winter is almost over.

Scouts will earn their Naturalist Badge at this event!!!

All scouts MUST bring their Webelos books to this event!

I need the scouts to come prepared having completed either requirement 9 or 10 at home and prepared to share what they learned with the whole group.

**For the scouts that did not yet earn the Webelos rank, I will be meeting with you individually to review your book and discuss your plan for completing the badge by the end of the school year.

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3.  March 9th, Sat.  2pm - 6pm  Engineer Badge.  Science Factory, New Holland Ave, Lanc.  This is one of two dates our Den is signed up.  Mr. Edelman will supply us with which kids were signed up for which dates.  Not all the boys will be attending this day.  The other day is in April, see below.  Digging through old emails, looks like these boys are signed up for March:  Nico, Drew, Elijah, Jacob Geiter, and one other.  (FYI:  Nico can move to April if needed.)

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4.  March 18th, Monday 7-8pm, St Thomas Church.  Again bring Webelos books.  Probably will work on Craftsman Badge.  Plan to build a display platform for your Pinewood Derby car.

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5.  March 25th, Monday.  Pack Meeting

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April 1st, Monday, 7-8p  St Thomas, continue work toward craftsman badge.

April 4th, Thur 7-8p.  FREE Laser Tag for Socuts in Uniform.  Laserdome

6.  April 6th, Sat.  Hershey Bears Hockey Game.  Requires that you signed up for tickets previously.

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7.  April 13th, Sat. 2pm - 6pm  Engineer Badge.  Science Factory, New Holland Ave, Lanc.  This is one of two dates our Den is signed up.  Mr. Edelman will supply us with which kids were signed up for which dates.  Jacob Geiter, Jesse Chesnutt, Carver, Jacob P., Hilton, and Ryan 

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8.  April 20th, Sat.  Hike House Rock, Lancaster.  Meet at 9am Giant to Go. back around 2pm.  Wildflowers and a few caves to explore...bring a flashlight.

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9.  April 22th, 7-8pm St Thomas.  Pack Meeting

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May is not entirely planned out, but put these events on your calendar:

May 18-19, Sat-Sun.  Webelos Backpacking trip.  Meet Giant to Go @ 7:30am.  A nice introduction to backpacking and carrying your gear.  Hike to a set of shelters on the Appalachian Trail, so tents are only optional.  Pine Grove Forest, PA.  If you have not earned your Outdoorsman Badge, you will if you come to this.  Forester Badge will also be earned.

May 20th - Final Pack meeting for Webelos 1 year.

June 1st, Sat.  Bike Ride from E-town area to the Jiggershop in Mt Gretna for Ice Cream!  We will bike along the RailsToTrails path.  Meet Giant to Go @ 9:30am.

Aug 7-10th, Webelos Camp at Hawk Mountain.

Webelos Summer Camp reminder

Webelos Summer Camp with the Hawk Mt Council will be Aug 7-10.
Adults do not need to attend with the scouts, but I would need at least 1 more adult to attend with me (which I am sure we will have more than that anyway.)  Adults will need to do the online training mentioned in the attached email which takes maybe 1/2 hour to complete and is online.  I'll get interested adults the links later.
I am including the information sent to me from Hawk Mt Council.  The link includes the cost, which if you sold popcorn the money you earned can be applied to this.
I would like to get back to them with numbers so please look it over, mark your calendars and let me know.

Good morning.  Below is the link for our Cub Camping program.  It lists dates as well as displaying several downloads to include the leader's guide.  You will finds costs here as well.  The only required training would be specific leader training and Youth Protection Training.  The additional training of Outdoor Leader Skills for WEBELOS Leaders is always a plus.  After reviewing the site and the guide, please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you.

http://www.hmc-bsa.org/camping/duportail

Very sincerely and respectfully, Yours in Scouting,

David Muldowney |  District Director

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Hawk Mountain Council

Good racing, Webelos!

Sorry I missed it!  The Webelos 1 dominated the top 12!!
Super job, Jesse, taking home the top prize!

SuperTimer II tloa3 Speed Report

Car # Name Den Rank Pack Place Average Heats

52 Jesse Chesnutt 5 WEBELOS 1 3.1359 5

3 Eric Anderson 4 WEBELOS 2 3.1526 5

10 Dante Billoni 1 WOLF 3 3.1537 5

26 Micah Hostetter 2 BEAR 4 3.1589 5

58 Jacob Pongonis 5 WEBELOS 5* 3.1610 5

81 Brayden Beck 8 TIGER 5* 3.1620 5

54 Carver Goldstein 5 WEBELOS 7 3.1631 5

4 Drew Brown 5 WEBELOS 8 3.1799 5

59 Elijah Gomez 5 WEBELOS 9 3.1812 5

30 Jack Ridenour 2 BEAR 10 3.1854 5

5 Daniel Messner 2 BEAR 11 3.1894 5

51 Nico Billoni 5 WEBELOS 12 3.1933 5

35 Dhruv Shah 2 BEAR 13 3.1954 5

No Den Meeting Monday

With the Pinewood activities this weekend, we will not have a Den meeting on Monday(2/4.)
I will also cancel the following Monday(2/11) meeting (with the expectation that the scouts are finishing up their required badges at home, specifically the "Fitness" badge.  Again, this is REQUIRED for the Webelos badge.
If your son does not complete the needed requirements for Webelos as spelled out in the webelos book, it's not a major problem, they have until May until this Webelos years is officially over.  It is just nice to advance at the Blue and Gold.
Actually our next big event is 2/23, the Blue and Gold.  We are responsible for decorations and set up. 
When we meet on 2/18, we will finalize our plans for the Blue and Gold.  I would like to hear the boys plans for how they will complete their Webelos badge this year, so have them bring their books.

I am working Sat 2/23 until about 5pm, so I will need volunteers to make sure the Blue and Gold gets set up.  I'll send this request in a separate post as a reminder.
Thanks!

So No meeting 2/4 or 2/11.  Next meeting 2/18 and then Blue Gold on 2/23

Schedule for Saturday

Harvest District Klondike 2013

Winter Carnival

Friday, January 25, 2013

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Check In Training Center

10:00 p.m. Taps

Saturday, January 26, 2013

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Dining Hall

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Check In/Announcements Flagpole

9:00 – 9:40 a.m. Station 

9:40 – 10:20 a.m. Station

10:20 – 11:00 a.m. Station

11:00 – 11:40 a.m. Station

11:40 – 12:40 p.m. Lunch Dining Hall

12:40 – 1:20 p.m. Station

1:20 – 2:00 p.m. Station

2:00 – 2:40 p.m. Station

2:40 – 3: 20 p.m. Station

4:00 p.m. Awards Flagpole

Klondike sled Tue Night

Let's finish the sled tomorrow!
We will be staying in the Training Center at Camp Mack.  There are bunk beds but bring a sleeping pad along just in case.  It is apparently the nicest place to stay and has running water and flush toilets.  Cool.
The Staff will be sleeping upstairs from us.
Here is more info from Tom, the District coordinator:

Unit Leaders -

Here is some last minute information and reminders for the Harvest District Klondike:

• Check-in on Friday night is 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the training center. A schedule for the entire event is attached.
• It is forecast to be 17 degrees on Friday night. I know you are all trained leaders, but if you are camping outside, it is imperative that you ensure your scouts are prepared with proper gear (zero degree bags, clothing, etc). This is colder than I expected. We will carefully be watching the forecast so stay tuned.
• Chippewa campsite is closed due to a safety issue. Do not use.
• The following lodges were reserved in advance: Swarr – 162; Blair – 84; Dellinger – 99; Esbenshade – 16 & 24.
• The water is turned off north of the training center. We will have a water tank available, but you should still plan accordingly.
• No water means that the restrooms are closed. There are port-a-johns in the dining hall parking lot. Obviously, the latrines are also available.
• BRING CUPS! We will NOT be providing cups for hot chocolate, coffee, or drinks. A cup that accommodates a hot drink is suggested.
• Refer to the attached flyer for items that your patrols should have on the sleds.
• Please turn in a troop roster when you check in. Each patrol is expected to have an individual roster.
• Part of the lunch is catered, so the number is fixed. We cannot accommodate extra people until all others are fed. Please do not bring scouts or adults who were not registered with your troop. This helps keep the cost down.
• You will be receiving vouchers for lunch. If they are lost, the person will have to wait until all others are fed to ensure that there is enough food.

See you at the event!

Tom

Meetings this week

1/21 Monday - Boy Scouts will have a Pinewood Derby building clinic at the church.  If you need help or tools for your car, bring your kit and build with them

1/22 Tuesday:  St Thomas Church 6:30-8 Complete the Klondike Sled, work on skills and plan for the weekend.

Klondike Sled and stuff

What a fun meeting last week.  We are more than 50% done with the sled (building it anyway).
Come again next Monday 1/14 to finish the sled.
Any parents that have electric sanders please bring them with extension cords along with your drills like last week.  Need to smooth the wood to minimize splinters.
If we have time we can work on the Den flag which we need for the event.
2 scouts from Webelos 2 will be part of your patrol as well.

Looking ahead to summer camp.  Put it on your calendars now.  Webelos camp at Hawk mountain.  Any adults who wish to attend are required to complete the online scout training.  With Webelos camp parents do not need to attend, so if you are not into camping let your scout go with the Den.  I'll forward links later on, but the dates of the camp are:  Aug 7 - 10th.  Should be good and warm!

Den Meeting Monday 1/7

Reminder Den meeting this Monday at the Church.

Assist Cubmaster Rich Brown cut the wood per the kids specs.
I'll bring the wood, wood glue, screws.
You bring drills, bits, and screw driver bits as you are able.
Looking forward to many handy scouts being there.

Date of Klondike 1/26 (camping 1/25)