Den 7: Sci Tech Reminder

Dear Den 7 Community:

Thanks to all who contributed to a great meeting tonight...having extra hands made it go well, especially with the hands on lessons in knife safety and sharpening knives. At the next pack meeting, we will issue "Totin' Chip" cards, which operate as a basic license for cub scouts to use a knife. It certifies that he is aware of the rules of using a knife safely.

In other news....I didn't get some clear commitments from a number of Cub Scouts regarding the trip to Sci-Tech....

I'm still planning on departing at 1:00 PM on Sunday....and this is what I know so far:

Micky C.—not going

Peter E.--?

Garrett F.—tentatively going

Trent H.--?

Zachary K.—going, Bonnie driving

Marshall K.—going

Clayton M.—going, riding with Ken

Kalin R.--?

Timothy S.—going, Jane as backup driver

Kenny W.--?

If you'd be so kind as to confirm one way or another if you are in the "?" category, it would be appreciated. Details for the trip are at

http://pack108.blogspot.com/

If you haven't been there before, it is a nice little interactive science museum....bring the rest of your children and explore together.

Best regards,

Ken

Den 7 Update

Dear Den 7 Community:

This week we will continue/finish our knife safety practice, so everyone should be "official" in terms of knowing cub scout knife safety rules.

If your son has a pocketknife, he is welcome to bring it to the meeting so we can practice sharpening it.

Based on my observations from last week, please take a moment to remind them (as I will) that knives are not toys, and using them is a privilege. That's the emphasis of the cub scout safety rules, so I will seek to emphasize them.

Next Sunday is the CS field trip to Sci-Tech in Aurora. I trust that the weather will be better.

Meeting help: Harshbarger family
Meeting treat: Rudnicki family

All messages filed at: http://pack108.blogspot.com/
Calendar: http://faculty.roosevelt.edu/King/personal/scouts/cubs/calendar.htm

Thanks, as always, for your support of scouting.

Best regards,

Ken

Den 7 Sci-Tech Field Trip, March 4

Dear Bear Den Community:

Thanks to the extra hands this evening....I think the 4 day weekend left the Cubs a little wired tonight!

Here's the information that I sent home by flyer this evening....only this version has the date! If you can provide transportation for a couple of boys or for your son, that would be helpful.

CUB SCOUT PACK 108
Bear Den Field Trip

Who Should Attend:
All cub scouts interested in a SCIENCE adventure

What You Will Learn:
Fun facts about force, motion, electricity, weather, and more

What You Should Bring:
Cub Scout Uniform, Good Cub Scout manners

Where You Will Meet:
Meet at Davis School Parking Lot; parents will drive to Sci Tech Museum in Aurora

When You Should Be There:
Meet at 12:55 in Davis School Parking lot, Sunday March 4. Depart at 1:00. Return to Davis School Parking lot by 4:00 PM.

Cost:
Sci-Tech has a $5.00 admission fee per person for youth and adults

Questions:
Please direct any questions to Ken King at kenneth.p.king@gmail.com or 630-513-0494

Please confirm your attendance by letting me know by the February 27 Den meeting

I will have one van—a second large-capacity driver is needed…or make it a family adventure and drive yourself and your son.

Information:
Sci-Tech information at http://scitech.mus.il.us/class-cub.htm
Sci-Tech is located at 18 West Benton Street, Aurora IL
(See “Scout Scavenger Hunt”)

Best regards,

Ken

Den 7 Update

Dear Den 7 Community:

It's hard to believe that the Blue and Gold Banquet is over now....my thanks to Bonnie and Rachel for helping to make it a terrific experience for everyone. My thanks for the kind words a number of you shared with me as I added the hat of Cubmaster to my Den Leader hat....it works well to cover my bald(ing) spot.

Looking ahead to our meeting on Tuesday, 6:30 PM at Davis School.

Treats--we will cover (pizza is coming, as the celebration for the conduct candle burning down.
Meeting help: the Ferry family.

For those that get to spend the day at home with your family tomorrow, enjoy yourselves....I'll be thinking of you from behind my desk at work. :-)

Messages archived at http://pack108.blogspot.com/

Best regards,

Ken

Den Meeting Update

Dear Den 7 Community:

Reminder that we will meet Tuesday evening at 6:30, as per usual.

Help: Corvino/Gannett Family
Treat: King family

We will continue working on decorations for the Blue and Gold banquet, as well as having a special treat for multiple weeks of good conduct, as our conduct candle indicated.

Reminder that the Blue and Gold banquet will take place next week. Bear family members are asked to bring a dessert to contribute to the feast. Many of your sons will receive their Bear Award at the banquet, so I hope to see a good turnout.

All messages archived at http://pack108.blogspot.com/

Best regards,

Ken

Den 7 Update

Just a short update this week:

Reminder that I need your son's progress sheets or Bear handbook, so I can request awards from the Pack's award chair.

The theme this month is "Aloha, Cub Scouts," which will reach a culmination in our Blue and Gold Banquet.

Treats: Kampen family
Help: Eshbaugh family

Thanks, as always, for supporting your son's participation in scouting.

Best regards,

Ken