Snapfish is back up and running. This past weekend's activites are already uploaded to the site. To view, add, and/or order please go to http://www.snapfish.com/ and sign in. If you are new to the site you will need to recieve an invite from Angie Broske at pbroske@charter.net. We strongly encourage you to upload your photos as well for all to view.

Do you have patches still in there bags? Don't have a sewing machine? Lack the knowledge of sewing? Or just have sore fingers from all the sewing. Cathy Taylor will save you. Cathy is able to take your troubles away by sewing the patches on your red vest or uniform for a small fee. Contact Cathy Taylor at 939-4492.

Pack Family Campout

OCT 17th, 2009

2pm Stuckmeyer Pumpkin Picking (we will be getting on the wagon at this time, so please show up a few minutes earlier. You will be responsible for picking out and paying for your own pumpkins.)

3:30pm Set Up Camp

4pm Pack Meeting/Bridge Breaking by the Jr. and Sr. Webelos

5:30pm Start Supper--Pumpkin Carving and Contest

6:30pm Eat

7pm Flag Burning by the Jr and Sr Webelos

8pm Movie-Down and Derby

10pm Swimming

11:30pm Lights out

AM: Bring your own breakfast

**This event will be held rain or shine!! After 10pm you are able to sleep in the Gym if you feel the weather is not to your liking. You will need to bring your own tent, sleeping bags, extra clothes, etc. You may want to bring your own snacks, beverages, and breakfast. The Pack will be suppling Hot dogs and Hamburgers with Chips for Supper. If you are not able to make it to Stuckmeyers to get a pumpkin feel free to bring your owe to the campout. You will need to bring carving tools to cut the pumkin as well (this would include bringing light for inside the pumpkin).

POPCORN BLITZ Weekend Events

Popcorn Blitz
Where: YMCA
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
This is a great night full of fun games, crafts, and Bounce House. You won't want to miss it!!

This is were you will get your order form, so if you are unable to make it PLEASE get with Barb Wagner to get the order form for this weekend. Remember that all orders need emailed to Barb Wagner abwags4@htc.net no later then 3pm on Sunday so she can get the totals in to council.

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Why not check this out: Aug 14-16: The 17th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show: The Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs presents its 17th annual show at the Machinist's Auditorium at 12365 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton. This year's theme is "Treasurers of the Earth." The show includes exhibits, working demonstrations, and retail booths. Food and beverage are provided; parking is free. Children under 6, as well as Scouts, are always admitted free. Show hours are Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call Willis Smith at 314-521-8896.

Homecoming Parade

Join us in participating in the Homecoming Parade August 29th. We will be lining up by Gibault School, Line up #79. More details to follow. We are needing a few people to help on a decorating committee. If you are able to help please call Dawn Riggins 939-0513 or email me at dawnriggins@msn.com. Thanks

Scott Air Force Base Camp In

If you are planning to attend the Camp In at Scott Air Force Base On Aug 8-9th, we will need your information before you can attend. Please RSVP to Angie Broske at pbroske@charter.net. We WILL NEED a copy of your driver's license and insurance card, as well as the outing permission form and health history form for each person attending mailed to her NO LATER then July 30th. Please mail to: Angie Broske 209 W Rose Lane Waterloo IL 62298. For Questions please contact her at 618-207-3568. If you do not RSVP and send in the forms by the deadline we will not be able to guarentee you a space for camping. Please go to our website: http://scouts.waterloo.il.us/ILpack318/318home.htm for the needed forms and a list of camping items.

Reminders

I just wanted to remind all of you that I need RSVPs for the Ice Skating, Theater Tour, and Wartburg Swimming. Family and friends are invited to all events. If you need more info on them then please refer to the google calender on our website for the complete details. http://scouts.waterloo.il.us/ILpack318/318home.htm

Please rsvp me by the end of the weekend. Also if you still have money out for the candy bar sales you can mail to me at Dawn Riggins 1309 Cody Dr, Waterloo IL or drop it by to me any time. We still have candy bars if you would like to try to sell more.

We will be doing sales at Schucks this Saturday June 27th and at Walmart July 4th. If you are able to do 1-2 hrs of sales on either date please contact me and let me know. We are flexible on times. Thanks so much for your support. Selling these candy bars is going to be a great help in maintaining a affordable program.

Dad and Lad Fishing Tournament

Remember that the Dad and Lad Fishing Tournament is this Saturday at Lakeview Park starting at 8:00am. There will be several prizes handed out. We will be serving hot dogs and chips after. Adults you will need to have a current fishing license. The fee is $5.00/scout, adults are fee.

If you have any questions please fee free to contact Michelle Thomas at 939-4123

Upcoming Events

May 18th-Join the Webelos for a walk around the Lakeview Trial with a Forestor. They will be meeting at 6:15pm

May 24th-We will be meeting at 10:15am in the Walmart parking lot (Near the Denny's area) to head over to the Jefferson Barrick Cemetery for the Service and Flag laying. Once we get to the Cemetery will be be directed by them as to were to park. ALL Boys need to make sure they have the FULL uniform on (if you are a new scout, please contact us to let us know you would like to attend and will we get you a uniform in time).

June 6th-Grizzlie Game (deadline for payment on this is May 20th), boys will parade around the field before the game starts and recieve a patch. $4 for lawn seat/person and $8 for box seat/person.

June 6th-7th--Fun with Son at Camp Joy--To attend please contact Ryan Duffy asap at 618-334-0311.

June 13th--Hike at Lone Elk in Fenton, Cub Scout T-shirt is ok. 9am meeting at Walmart parking lot. 10am Hike.

June 15-17th--Day Camp at Camp Vandeventer-Waterloo, to attend please contact Ryan Duffy at 618-334-0311.

June 20th--Dad and Lad Fishing Tournament-To RSVP contact Michelle Thomas 939-4123

June 22nd-24th--Day Camp at Camp Vandeventer-Waterloo, at attend please contact Ryan Duffy at 618-334-0311.

June 26th-Grizzlie Game Sleepover, please rsvp to Dawn Riggins 939-0513 with Payment by May 31st. Forms and info on the website.

June 26th-27th--Fun with Son at Camp Vandeventer-to attend please contact Ryan Duffy 618-334-0311.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

I want to remind all of you that there are several deadlines fast approaching:
*All Camp Registrations and Payments due by tomorrow
*Grizzlie Games Payment and Registration deadline due May 16th (at graduation)
*Cardinals Game Payment and Registration deadline due June 1st

There can not be any exceptions on these deadlines as I will need to call the tickets in for a group of people.

To find out more info on this events please visit the website: http://scouts.waterloo.il.us/ILpack318/318home.htm

Contact Dawn Riggins for RSVPs: 939-0513 or dawnriggins@msn.com