Next Meeting

Hello All,

For the next few meetings we will be working on obtaining the Whittling Chip.  The Whittling Chip is a necessary part of Cub Scouting, and is essential for boys wishing to go further into Boy Scouting.  It entails learning safety when yielding a pocket knife and certain techniques used to properly handle the knife.  These techniques and safety tips are very generally outlined in the Bear Handbook, but need practice and guidance in order for the boys to internalize them.

I know that many of the boys are on baseball teams this season and that practices/games force your son to miss meetings, but please know that your son cannot earn the Whittling Chip without knowing the rules and having a great deal of practice.  In the past we have been very lenient with the requirements for the Bear Achievements, but this is one that cannot be taken lightly.

Tonight, April 25th, we started working on the safety rules and practiced a bit of whittling along with the Webelos group over at Northside.  Unfortunately, only four boys were in attendance.  We really need sessions to properly train the boys and engrain the rules.  Therefore, we will also be running this session next week at Summit Lane.  Please plan to arrive by 6:30 so we can begin right away.

Webelos Woods

It was great to see how many boys signed up for Webelos Woods.  You will be contacted shortly and be asked to attend an information night so that everyone knows what to expect of the weekend.  Mike Greco hasn't set the date yet.  As soon as he does, you will be contacted.

See you next week!  Be sure to check the calendar often for dates.  I will try to put locations on our calendar as well just in case we are meeting some place other than Summit.

A Few Things to Keep in Mind...

Hello All,

First of all, thank you to all of you who came to our Blue and Gold banquet.  Your children were exceptionally well behaved and I was very proud to be one of the Bear leaders!  Our next official den meeting is April 18th.  Please be sure your son is in full class A uniform.  Those who were not at Blue and Gold and have earned their Bear rank will be receiving the patch.  Our Cub Master will be there to present the awards and we would like to take a den picture.  We will also be making our Raingutter Regata boats on April 18th.  We have much to accomplish that night, so please drop your son off in a timely fashion.

Next up?  Many, many events are on the horizon and are coming up very quickly.  I will have as many of these forms as I can at our next meeting on April 18th.

1. Rock Climbing- Saturday April 28th from 12 noon- 2pm  @ Island Rock in Plainview.
 Form and payment due by April 20th.  You can give it to me at our April 18th meeting or just drop/mail it to my house.  $23 per scout.  Parents climb for free.

2. Webelos Woods- May 18-20.
     A camping experience specifically for Webelos Scouts. I know that we are not technically Webelos until September, but with the bridging of the boys at Blue and Gold, we are permitted to call ourselves 'almost' Webelos and attend the camp.  For those of you who have gone to Cub Parent Weekend, this experience is a little different.  The boys are expected to prepare their own food and there are all sorts of themed games and activities.  This year's theme is Harry Potter.  Registration is $20 pp. Here's the link if you want to check it out.  Webelos Woods.

We need the Webelos Woods form back by April 18 meeting, or by the VERY latest Friday April 20th (put in my home mailbox) as well so we can submit everything to The Teddy Roosevelt Council in a timely fashion.

Memorial Day Parade May 28th- Island Trees Middle School. 10am

3. Fishing Clinic- Saturday June 16th from 10 am (check in starts at 9:30) to 2pm
      The NYS Department of Conservation, Freshwater Fisheries staff will be conducting a fishing clinic for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts at Schiff Scout Reservation.  There will be instruction and actual fishing for the boys.  There is fishing equipment and bait provided.  Registration is $5 per scout.

4. Cub-Parent Weekend-August 3-5 @Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River, NY.  Please see the link below for further information.  

5. Cub World- Six-week day camp over the summer at Schiff Scout Reservation.
     This is a day camp for Cub and Webelos Scouts.  Each day's adventure includes swimming and a full day of other activities which can include field sports, archery, nature, fishing, BB gun, campfires and a special weekly event.  This year's Day Camp theme is Three Rings of Fun   Bus transportation is provided for all participants.  Camp fees are $350 per week.  Day campers receive a light breakfast at arrival, lunch and a snack Monday through Friday, starting Monday, July 9th and ending on Friday August 17th.  All forms and payments can be submitted privately.  Do NOT give it to me.  As a pack, we have nothing to do with this.  All arrangements and payments occur between your family and the camp.  FYI...there is a Camp Open House on June 11th at Schiff if you and/or your son want to check it out before registering.  It promises activities from 10:30-3:30.

Here is a link for Cub Parent Weekend info and Cub World info.

Pack Picnic-  Date: June 23rd CHANGED TO JUNE 30 @ Wantagh Park.  Day filled with fun activities, Starts between 11:30-12.

Splish Splash- July 19th Need a group of 20 $27pp (child or adult).