Jan 9, 2009 Parent/Leader Meeting Minutes

The Parent/Leader meeting was held Sunday January 9th 2009 6:30pm Christ The King Lutheran Church. 

After Action Reports-

January pack meeting went well.

Round Table noone went we are always looking for people to come and help out.

Upcoming events /Current business

The Pine wood Derby is rapidly approaching.

Scout Ski Day-

This event went on its scheduled day, However those who did not want to risk the weather could reschdule for another day and Powder Ridge would honer there present pass.Those who went had a great time on the hills. 

Polar Cubs-

This event was cordinated by den 6 Dave Evenson's crew 

The weather was a factor here to only 2 families were able to attend this event which took place at Sterns park.

Wreath Awards Day-

Camping at Fred C.Anderson for 2nd. year webelos scheduled for Feb. 6-8 

Pinewood Derby Time Trials-

We are at the armory this year. The plan is to keep the track up from the 7th-to the time we actually race our cars on the 14th. We are looking for volenteers to help set up and time the cars as we practice racing.

Pinewood Derby Day-

Races will begin Feb. 14th at the Armory weigh in time is 9am Races begin at 10am.  

Blue&Gold Day-Will be held on Feb. 20th. 

The Theme this year is "America" We will be having an Eagle display show being brought out by the Rapture Center.  Karen Olson will be providing ornements for the event. This event is being held at Christ the King Church.  The scouts will have an oppurnity to make their own ornements for their tables. 

The Bears Den will be planning a spring trip- Some of the following ideas are; The Wolf center, or Spicer Prairie woods learning center

Pinewood Derby Feb. 14

The annual Pinewood Derby is scheduled. 

You can Purchase your cars from the Pack (Karen at 234-6713), or purchase them at any scout store. 

Look here for the official announcement which includes time trial and race times.

While building and racing, following the same rules as last year. 

For questions contact Mark at 320-296-1550 or Kevin at 587-8522. 

November 9 Leader/Parent Committee Meeting Minutes

Leader/Parent Committee Meeting Minutes

Sunday November 9,2008 6:30pm Christ the King Lutheran Church  

Treasurer's report-given by Lisa K.  Wreath sales were down from last year. All den dues are paid out. 

After Action Reports

Highway cleanup-30 people split up into 2 groups. Thank you to Katherine Pierce for allowing us to have a bonfire at her house. The weather was great!

October Pack meeting- The Hutch fire dept brought out the ladder truck and all but 2 dens had a chance to go for a ride on the ladder. There will be a re-schedule next spring for those who didn’t get a chance to have a ride. Everyone seemed to have a great time.

Church camp-out- Went well. A good mix of free time and good activities. Maybe next yr. maybe put a few skits together, sing a couple songs, to get them to wind down. Maybe think of something other than beagles to serve on Saturday, perhaps yogurt, or fruit. Clean up went fairly well. The movie was a good choice.

Round-table- Picked up by Joe. Some idea included:

Friends of scouting-in Feb. donations are due that month.

Million Dollar Day- suggested idea and goals to be made by Dec. 10th.-11th.

Charter with Christ the King

National summertime pack award-we won a ribbon this summer.

Flyers

Earn a free Timberwolves ticket if you recruit somebody.

Boy scouts night with the Timberwolves. Nov. 1st.-jan. 23rd Feb. 22nd.

Valley Fair May 16th.

A new thing for den leaders called fast tracks, which is a program that helps leaders, put lessons together. This is a program for leaders to earn badges. It is an online link for this help aid.

Silver Beaver

Quality unit- fill out a recharter form.

In door rock climbing

Salvation Army would like to invite us to help ring bells

Scouts Sabbath-Sunday

Wreath sales

Pick up on Nov.21-22. Friday-2-5pm. Sat8-noon. At Carr Flowers

Tony will be at the Dec. Pack meeting to hand out awards.

Tips for next year on selling wreaths: Make sure all wreath books are up-to date. We found books with the wrong prices in them. Maybe have a proofreader go through them. Try to get out and sell right away. This money goes towards advancements camp, and activities.  If we have another couple years like this we will be looking at major cuts again.

Scout Ski Day- December 20th

The pack will be paying for lift ticket 1parent-1scout. Last chance to sign up would have been at the last pack meeting. 

Polarcubs- Jan. 10th

Sponsored by Dan Evensons den

Phillippo scouts camp in Cannon Falls

Wreath Reward Day- Jan.17th

Water park? Polarcubs? Mall of America Nickelodeon

Lazer tag-at Grand slam in Burnsville

Mini golf and other activities. St.cloud has a game room with basketball and other recreational games in one of the hotels.

Webelos camp dates

After baseball is over for the summer. They were looking sometime after July.  Joe will look and find out dates for Webelos camp.

Annual Budgeting-  Lisa will be getting all the info together.

Wreath Pickup Dates

Wreath pickup is Friday, Nov. 21 from 2pm - 5pm and Saturday, Nov. 22 from 8am - noon.

Chuch Campout

Friday night (11/7) is the Pack 246 Campout at the Church.   If you are not already signed up, let Joe Eltgroth, 234-6042, know by Thursday evening if you plan to attend. 

Time: 6:30pm Friday - 8:00am Saturday.   

Place: Christ the King church

What: Campout at the church.   Parent/Guardian required to attend. 

What to bring: Sleeping bag, tent, flashlight, cup, overnight wear, toothbrush, etc.  Game to share. 

Schedule: 

    - Pizza at 7pm

    - Games & Craft

    - Lights out at 10:30

    - Breakfast/cleanup ~7:30

Scout Ski Day is Dec. 20

Check out the information about Scout Ski Day:

http://pack246leaders.googlepages.com/2008skiday.pdf

Note: We accidentally published the date as "Dec 21" at first. The correct date is Saturday, Dec. 20.

Highway Cleanup

Highway cleanup is Saturday, October 11.  We start at 2pm at Christ the King.

Afterwards is a bonfire at Riverside Park.