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.