PACK 23 CUB SCOUTS - NEVADA CITY, CA
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Pinewood Derby News

11/28/2018

 
​Hello Pinewood Derby Racers & Crew!

This is a reminder that we will be showing Down & Derby, a fun Pinewood Derby movie, at Sutton Cinemas this Saturday at 10:00 AM.  Plan to arrive early if you want snacks from the snack bar; the show will start promptly at 10:00.  I will be there to hand out Pinewood Derby car kits afterwards.

Here is some information about this year’s derby.  Please note the rules, these are very important as every car must fit within the parameters of these rules in order to race.

​Last call for popcorn!

10/19/2018

 
If you have popcorn orders left and did not turn them in to me, please get a hold of me ASAP! Orders go in Saturday evening. 
530-913-2078 or Julie_merrell@yahoo.com

Also, we have some popcorn left to sell. If you are in town on Saturday, please help us out! : http://signup.com/go/hQSXzTn
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The money we raise from popcorn sales are what we use to bring the cost down on the overnighter every year and also to keep the Cub Scout program running. We need everyone to pitch in! 
Thank you so much!
Julie 

Popcorn Fundraiser

9/17/2018

 
Hello Pack 23 Families!
My name is Julie Brown and I am in charge of the popcorn sales this year. We are making our Popcorn Sales a BIG EVENT this year and trying to earn as much as we can through this sale in order to bring down the cost of our overnight to the USS Hornet (Woot-woot!), as well as doing other awesome, fun stuff that keeps our Pack going. 

We have our usual stand in front of B&C and we will be in front of SPD Grass Valley to sell popcorn to our community. Sign ups for these shifts are below. This year, we are doing 2 hour shifts and each shift gets a prize!!! So please sign up, show up, and SELL, SELL, SELL.

For sign-ups click here: Popcorn 2018-2019

Online Sales:
This option is great because you do not have to collect money, or deliver popcorn. PLUS, you get an additional opportunity for prizes such as the Amazon gift card. IMPORTANT: When signing up online, you will create a user name and password and the next screen will ask 3 questions to make sure the proceeds go to our pack. PLEASE make sure you select the right ones to ensure we get the money, otherwise it won't count towards our Pack or your cub scouts prizes for the popcorn sales:

Trail's End | Boy Scout Popcorn Fundraiser
Council: Golden Empire
District: Gold Country
Unit: Pack 23

The last selling option is the Take and Sell where the scouts collect orders on the order form. Remember, the more popcorn sold, the better the PRIZE! All 3 ways count towards earning prizes and every popcorn sold goes directly to our Pack. Get the word out, get the family on board, lets do this!

Thanks!
Julie

Cub-O-Rama

9/17/2018

 
The local BSA Council is putting on an event to increase interest in Scouting.  The even is occurring this Saturday, 9/22, 10:00am-4:00pm in Nevada City.  This is an event for ALL kids - not just current Scouts.  We want to raise awareness and participation in Scouting.  Please spread the word to any interested families and please share this information through social media. There will be something for everyone - please come out with your kids and have some fun!

Cub Scouts: Pack 23 is ready for another year!

9/17/2018

 
It's that time again, School is back in so we are gearing up for another great year in Scouting.  There is a lot of important information in this email so please be sure to read the entire email carefully as we've got some changes to our program year. 

PACK MEETINGS
As is tradition, we hold Pack Meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at Seaman's Lodge (when possible).   The first Pack meeting of the year will occur on Wednesday the 19th, starting promptly at 6:30pm.  For those busy families who can't fit in dinner, we'll do pizza for $1/slice between 6:00 and 6:30.  Here's the meeting schedule through the end of the year:
  • September 19th @ Seaman's Lodge
  • October 17th @ Seaman's Lodge
  • November 14th @ Seaman's Lodge
  • December 19th @ Seaman's Lodge

UPCOMING DEN MEETINGS
Den meeting times and locations will be coordinated among the Den's themselves.  Many of you returning Scouts have likely already been in touch with your Den leaders.  Please be advised that we are recommending that Den's meet before the September Pack Meeting so that everyone is engaged for the upcoming year.  Please reach out to your Den Leader to determine if/when your September meeting will occur.  If you are new to Cub Scouts and don't yet have a Den, we'll get you plugged in as soon as possible - please be patient as we try to get that sorted out.

FALL CAMPOUT
Mark your calendars for the weekend of 9/29-9/30.  We will be returning to Camp Marin Sierra for our annual family campout.  Moms, Dads, Brothers, and Sisters all welcome. We'll do fun activities Saturday afternoon, Fire with Flag Retirement Saturday Night, and a Scavenger hunt on Sunday morning.  The Pack provides Dinner, Breakfast, and a snack late Sunday morning.  Full details will be coming shortly.

POPCORN SALES
The annual Popcorn fundraiser is our one significant fundraising effort for the year.  Similar to last year,  we will have several weekends where the boys sell popcorn in front of a store.  In addition, we will be encouraging the boys to sell individually to friends and family where they can place orders for popcorn to be delivered at a later date.

Popcorn sales is the primary fundraiser for the pack.  This fundraiser offsets the costs to operate the pack and supports our Fall and Spring overnight trips (among many other things).  The more we sell, the more affordable Scouting becomes for everyone in the pack, the more fun things we can do, and the more we can give back to the community


​Here's the dates we're doing the storefront sales.  Please set aside time for your boys to sign-up for a shift - it's critical that everyone pitch in!  We'll send another email with full details covering popcorn sales as time gets closer.
  • October 6th and 7th
  • October 13th & 14th

PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Cub Scouting simply doesn't operate without the parents.  The benefits of Scouting are directly correlated to the time and effort put forth by the parents.  This year is especially crucial for the packin that we will lose many of our leadership as they bridge with their boys to Boy Scouts in the spring.  We are asking that each family be prepared to commit to helping out the Pack in one area - large or small. With everyone's help, we can create a life changing Scouting experience for these boys.  If you have ideas for new activities - we want to hear from you too!  We'll spend some time discussing this with the parents at the first meeting.

Lastly, a huge thanks to all of the past and present Den Leaders and Volunteers.  This whole operation simply doesn't work without you.

I look forward to seeing everyone for the first Pack meeting on Wednesday, September 19th.  Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Justin
Cub Scout Pack 23, Nevada City, CA
www.pack23scouts.com

Stay up to date!

9/4/2018

 
Stay up to date on the pack's events!  Check the calendar for events and details.

The start of a new Year...

8/13/2018

 
As the new school year starts again, so does the new Cub Scout year.  For new families, please put September 5th on your calendar from 6-7pm at Forest Charter in Nevada City.  This is our Round-Up event for all interested parties to come and ask their questions.  You can get your Den Leader's contact information, as the first meeting will be scheduled for September.  If you miss the Round-Up, come join us at Seaman's Lodge at Pioneer Park on the 19th at 6:30pm for our first Pack meeting of the year.  Please note, we don't have any Leaders for girl's dens yet.  So, if you are willing, please contact us to start our first all girl den!

April Updates

4/11/2018

 

​APRIL PACK MEETING - 4/19
Our April packing meeting is on Wednesday the 18th.  We will once again be at Seaman's lodge starting promptly at 6:30. We'll have $1/slice pizza starting at 6:00. 


ROCKET LAUNCH - 4/22
This year's Rocket Launch is scheduled for Sunday, 4/22 from 1:00 - 3:00.   We need several volunteers to bring tables (2 or 3) and EZ-Ups (2).  Please contact Bob Thomas (snoopbob@gmail.com) if you can help with either of these. 

We will provide the launch pads, families will need to bring their rockets, engines, and wadding. If you haven't done so yet, rockets can be purchased locally at Swasey's Hardware & Hobbies (past the Chevron station up the hill to the cul-de-sac - go left down the back of the buildings and Swasey's is on the left). The address is: 40 E Mcknight Way 11-14, Grass Valley.

However, we do have some smaller rockets and a few engines available at no charge. If you'd like one of these please contact Bob Thomas directly at Bob Thomas (snoopbob@gmail.com).

The property for the launch is located at: 12306 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946

We'll have a sign posted pointing you in the right direction. The location is basically a large horse corral overlooking some rolling hills with tall grass. It can get very windy so you may want to bring bring sunglasses and lip balm. You may also want to bring something to sit on, snacks and water. There is no shade or toilet facilities. 



OTHER UPCOMING DATES
Spring Hike  Saturday, 5/5: Craig will provide details at the Pack Meeting May Advancement Ceremony - Sunday, 5/20: 3:00pm-5:00pm

March Update

3/16/2018

 

Hi Folks,

Spring is around the corner and things are getting busy once again.  Here's what's on tap this month, and in the coming months:

MARCH PACK MEETING / BRIDGING CEREMONY - 3/21
Our March packing meeting is on Wednesday the 21st.  We will return to our typical time and location - Seaman's lodge @ 6:30.  This is another very special pack meeting where our Webelo II Cub Scouts bridge over into Boy Scouts. We celebrate the boy's journey and growth as they move forward.

NOTE: We'll also be distributing Camp Cards at this meeting.  It's a great way to make scouting more affordable for your family.  Your Scouts get's money, for Scouting activities, for each card sold.

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES - 3/24 & 3/25
If you are signed up for this event, expect a full email this week containing complete details.  Here's some highlights for now: If you have not already provided this information, please do so ASAP.  We are currently overdue in providing a complete roster to the CAoS.  For each family, we need the following: First and Last Names of all participants in your party (adults and kids); Ages of the kids in your party on March 24th;   Off-Site Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number. If you have not already completed, printed, signed, and turned in the Waiver and BSA A&B forms, please have them ready to turn in at the Pack meeting on the 21st.  We need ALL of this paperwork completed beforehand. Plan to arrive no later than 5:30.  We cannot enter the premise until the entire group is accounted for.  We will be released at approximately 8:00 am Sunday morning. Additional details to follow in a separate email.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING - 4/27 & 4/28
In order to meet the Boy Scouts minimum requirements, we need to have a trained leader on all overnight excursions.  This is referred to as "BALOO" training.  Currently, Cubmaster Dan Thiem is our only trained leader.  We need any potential future leaders to consider BALOO training to ensure a smooth transition.  We need a new leader trained THIS YEAR.  The training will occur on April 27th and 28th.

NOTE: We're still looking for someone to step into both the Pack Leader and Assistant Pack Leader roles.

OTHER UPCOMING DATES
April Pack Meeting: 4/18 @ Seaman's Lodge Rocket Launch: 4/22 (tentative based on weather) Spring Hike:5/5 (tentative based on weather) May Pack Meeting & Advancement Ceremony: Sunday 5/20 Camp Lassen: 7/22

Justin McKenzie, Committee Chair
Cub Scout Pack 23, Nevada City, CA
www.pack23scouts.com
530-432-2868

California Academy of Sciences Overnighter

3/8/2018

 

The California Academy of Sciences Overnighter is quickly approaching. If you are signed up and have not done so yet, please complete the attached forms and either email them to Julie (julie_merrell@yahoo.com) or bring to the next pack meeting.

gmail_-_sleepover_paperwork.pdf
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680-001_ab.pdf
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