12/8

I will be on site tonight 6:30- 7:30 pm for:

• FINAL CLASS B SALE. 
• Devils tickets for the 1/6/2017 game night
• Sibling Derby Car registration- $10 per sibling for car and awards. Siblings may not move on to finals and race only within Pack 45. 

Please check the side of this post to see if your den is meeting this evening. 

12/7

January 5th- DERBY CAR WEIGH IN- BLUE AND GOLD TICKET SALES

January 13th- Pinewood Derby set up- ADULTS ONLY

January 14th Pinewood Derby. 11 am Sister/Sibling Race 12 pm pack race

Cars are being distributed- we are waiting for the official rules from council- all cars must weigh 5 oz. 

Click here to download and print templates

It is advisable to Google or search Pinterest for ideas prior to the 15th.

**** December 15th is CARVING NIGHT

6:30 pm- Little Sisters, Lions, Tigers, Wolves

7:30 pm- Big Sisters, Bears, Webelos, AOL

Please attend if you are CARVING. This is not a den meeting night. Scouts are welcome to carve at home. LEADERS- you are responsible for bringing your own scissors, pencils, etc. for your den. Parents- please check with your leaders to see if they need help with supplies. 

Siblings may race in the first heat at 11:00 am with the Sisters. It is a $10.00 entry fee for the kit and awards. 

If you lose parts, break items, etc. only full kits will be sold - $4.00

Pinewood Derby shirt graphics will be available soon.

Class B orders need to be in THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!

12/3

BATTLE SHIP: CLASS B tonight for Battleship. Please have your son wear his den hat. Arrival time starts at 4 pm. DRESS in layers. It will be cold on deck but warm in the sleeping quarters. My cell is 2015197778

If you have not picked up your popcorn please do so immediately

12/1 Meeting

Please be aware that not all dens are meeting:
Meeting at 7pm in the Church Hall
Little Sisters
Tigers
Bears
Big Sisters

6:30 Lions

6:00 Webelos at Bella Vita Pizza

NO Wolf Den or Arrow of Light

Class B orders are due

Battleship INFO PACKETS

click here for packet download

PREBOARDING INFORMATION

YOU MUST PRINT YOUR OWN PARKING PASS.... YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PARKING FEES.
Please do not "caravan" or follow another car down. The BSA strictly prohibits this driving practice.

Great Clips fundraiser

click here to download flyers

Battleship rosters

Please email regarding your boarding information-  full names and ages of children attending ASAP- please email me lashiksagoddess@gmail.com if you did NOT receive an email from me today.

End of November Reminders

• Battleship money is overdue
• Devils Tickets will be handed out
• CLASS B ORDERS ARE DUE!!!!
• Popcorn pick up will be tonight at 7 pm in St. Anne's School

Popcorn pick up tomorrow and Thursday

If anybody needs to pick up popcorn, Sean will be at St Anne's on Wednesday night in the library, (down the hall from the cafeteria), between 7:00pm and 8:30pm. Please take advantage of this as Thursday night might be too hectic.

Camper Accounts

Parents- Just a reminder regarding the Camper Accounts that will be opened tonight:

Camper Account Policies for 2016-2017

Pack 45

St. Anne’s, Fair Lawn NJ

• For every $50.00 sold over the $150.00 goal, each scout gets $10.00 deposited into his/her camper account.
• As per NNJC, Lion cubs cannot sell popcorn.
• Camper accounts can be used for the following events/items:
• Trips/Events run by the Pack or Council -council trips require receipt of payment submitted with the Reimbursement form.
• Council purchases for your scout- require receipt of payment from the Council store submitted with the Reimbursement form.This includes uniforms, books, projects, supplies.
• Registration fees in the spring.
• Blue and Gold Tickets for family members (The Pack pays for REGISTERED Scouts and Sisters)
• Camp Fees for Lewis and Yaw Paw- requires receipt of online payment submitted with the Reimbursement form.
• Camp Fees for Turrell and NoBe- requires receipt of online payment submitted with the Reimbursement form- Arrow of Light ONLY.
• Class B orders
• If a Scout or Sister chooses to leave the Pack and Cub Scouting, the money in his/her camper account rolls into the Pack General account as per BSA policy.
• If a Scout TRANSFERS packs or bridges into a Troop, Pack 45 will write the new Unit a check transferring the monies from the camper account to the new Unit. Please be aware that new Units may or may not maintain camper accounts and those funds may be rolled into that Units general account as per BSA policy.
• Camper accounts cannot be rolled over to the next scouting year. Funds must be used by June 1, 2017 so the Pack can close out the year.

Camper Accounts!!!!

Camper Accounts will be release tomorrow night at the Parent Meeting at the Dutch House. Camper Accounts can be used for the following items:

• Battleship NJ tickets- ASAP- we have 40 spots and they are filling up fast
• Devils Game Tickets- any of the game nights- we need confirmation for numbers for 12/9 ASAP
• Class B orders 

Veterans Breakfast

Last Call for Battleship and Devils 12/9

We need to submit final payment and I have families who have signed up for each event but need to submit funds. Please text me asap 2015197778 to confirm your spot

Trunk or Treat update

The Halloween party will still happen! We are watching the weather. BE PREPARED! Please still bring the candy for the trunk or treat and we will have an alternate plan in case of rain

CLASS B ORDER FORMS!!!

SALE STARTS 10/27

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE FORMS!! PACK 45 AND SISTER.
Print the form and submit with your order

CLASS B ORDER FORM

Reminders

• Webelos and Big Sisters are not meeting this week.
• Arrow of Light meeting at REI
• Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Little Sisters meeting at SCHOOL SITE ONLY this week.
• Money for Devils and Battleship due 10/27

DUE DATES for the 12/9 Devils and Battleship

MONEY FOR THE DEVILS AND BATTLESHIP due at 10/27 meeting. TICKETS ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Cutter Camporee

Please confirm with your Den leader for Cutter Camporee (Lodato- Tiger/Wolf- Hansen- Bear/Webelos) if you are attending this weekend ASAP!

October Reminders

• Please make sure all registration, payments, and MEDICAL forms are back by 10/13 meeting.
• Cutter Camporee is 10/14-10/16. 
• Tigers and Wolves- Please contact Jon Lodato jplodato@gmail.com
• Bears and Webelos- Please contact Jay Hansen bigjaypack45@gmail.com 
• Arrow of Light- Please contact Sean and Michelle O'Keefe
• Please remember that all den meetings are beginning in the church hall and dens will be dismissed to their meeting locations from there. 

PARENTS>>>> Please make sure your den leaders have up to date contact information. 

Sign ups are still open for Battleship and NJ Devils 

Jamobree on the Air!!!! @ Cutter Camporee

We will be attending the 12/9, 1/6, and 3/19 games

REGISTRATION AT 6:30 PM THIS THURSDAY

Please come early to register or re-register  this Thursday if you have not already done so. Awards cannot be given if you have not registered. Please contact Jess Hansen immediately if you have any questions or want to register before Thursday night.

Troop 53 fundraiser!

GOLDRUSH

Goldrush is a council run event on 10/8 at Dunkerhook park. Parents need to register for the event by clicking on the link below. Pack 45 encourages families to take advantage of this day experience, however Pack 45 leadership will not be attending due to Woodbadge and other commitments. Questions about this event should be directed to Tricia Regan: triciaregan625@verizon.net, the contact person listed on the form.
Goldrush Registration- Click Here

Battleship New Jersey

The Battleship NJ Trip will be running this year on 12/3 in Camden NJ.

• We have 40 slots reserved. Sign ups are first come first serve. I can add additional scouts after 40 if this is done EARLY  (by October 29th) and the ship has the slots open. 
• THIS IS A NON REFUNDABLE TRIP.
• ***Battleship has raised the price to $69.00 per person. This now includes dog tags. 
• This is family camping. Siblings may attend. However,  all children MUST be 6 years old by the trip date to attend. This is a Battleship rule. 
• Please Jess Hansen after the Pack meeting to sign up and for more information.

Help Support Our Pack!

Crew 86

Tour information for Webelos, Arrow of Light, and Older Sisters. We will be going 10/20/16

Printable Habit Burger Flyer

CLICK HERE FOR LINK

Habit Burger Fundraiser

St. Anne's Street Fair Sign Up FORM

Please click on the below link to get a form to sign up for Street Fair. All help is welcome!!!

Sign Up form for Street Fair

St. Anne's St. Fair

If you have a sign up sheet for volunteering for the St. Fair at St. Anne's on Sept 16-18. Please drop off the form asap to my porch 9-05 3rd street if you took one at Kickoff. I will be doing sign ups on Thursday night. We need help and this is a great service project to say thank you to our Charter for hosting us!

Popcorn kickoff!!!

Popcorn kickoff this Thursday night!
Pick up packets for popcorn selling.
Sign up for Show N Sells. Jon Lodato will have the list. One slot per child. Scouts can sign up for multiple slots AFTER tonight if any extra are available.
Jackals vouchers can be picked up.
Reregistrations can be turned in.
Advancements from summer camp are due to your den leaders. ***popcorn kickoff counts toward summertime achievement award if you need a second summer event to earn your patch or pin!

New parents: please see Jessica Hansen for information about joining Pack 45

7:30 St.  Anne's church hall (under the church) Thursday night

WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!

These are your back to Scouting reminders for the 2016-2017 Scout Year

• Please see the calendar below for start dates for our Pack
• **** LIONS (Kindergarten BOYS and Sisters (Girls K-8) start on alternating Thursdays- please check the calendar below for start dates. 
• Payments- new registration and returning scouts must be paid by the 9/29 PACK meeting.
• Popcorn Kickoff- 7:30 PM 8/25- St. Anne's- please come pick up your selling packet and register for Show N' Sells- these dates are listed on the calendar below. 
• We have been asked to help run a zeppole booth for the St. Anne's Street Fair on 9/17-18. St. Anne's is our chartered organization and this is one way to help support and say thank you to our hosts. Signs up will be available at the popcorn kick off. 
• Jackals tickets/vouchers are now available. You can pick up tickets at the Parent Meeting 8/22.

***Parent meeting at the Dutch House 8/22 7:30 pm.

BEAR DEN HIKE

The Bears will be hiking next month as part of their work toward their Summer Time Achievement Award. Please click on the link below to get information about the hike.

Bear Den Hike

Pack Picnic Map

Van Saun Park Map

Tomorrow we will be in section E- click on the link above to see the map.

Remember to bring refillable water bottles, chairs, sunscreen, and bug spray

Please contact Monique Baitala with any questions mbaitala@gmail.com

Picnic Foods!!!!!

FOOD SIGN UP LIST

Click on the link above to sign up for the dish you are bringing- click on the second tab for "Pack Family Food List"

The items we still need are:
burgers
buns for burgers
relish
pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion (for burgers)
chips and dips
beans
mustard

Picnic Updates

• Please rsvp by 7/13 if you are attending the picnic
• Bring camp chairs and refillable water bottles
• You will need Class B, sunscreen, bug spray, towels
• This is a POTLUCK event-  a list of items we still need will be posted after the leaders meeting tomorrow night.

11-12:30- Pack activities

12:30 -1:30 Lunch

1:30-2:30 Park time

2:30 Dessert

3:00 Leave No Trace clean up

Planning meetings

Picnic meeting for anyone interested in volunteering my house tonight 6 pm
Leaders and parent meeting tomorrow night at the Dutch House 7:3o pm.

Please RSVP for picnic with side dish asap

Jackals update

The game is still on tonight but the campout is cancelled. You may still attend the game and you will get a credit for the next Jackals Pack 45/53 overnight portion. There is no cash refund from us or the Jackals. Sean O'Keefe and Jon Lodato will be at the game this evening.

This week!

• If you know families that have applications out, please remind them to submit to us so their boys can participate in summer Pack activities- Pack Picnic, Cowtown Rodeo Campout, Yaw Paw (there are still openings), and Popcorn Kick Off.
• Please RSVP ASAP for the Pack Picnic!!!!!!
• Parent meeting is next Monday 7/11/16 7:30 PM at the Dutch House.
• JACKALS- the game starts at 7:05. You will need a tent, pjs, toiletries, air mattresses,  and sleeping bags...No staking of tents is allowed on the field. You may bring in snacks AFTER the game is over. Please bring money for dinner or snacks at the park DURING the game, swag, and raffles/games etc. 

Service project this Saturday!

Troop 53 is holding a service project at the Fair Lawn Arboretum (across from the  Grange) this Saturday from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. . This is not an Eagle Project. This project is an act of environmental volunteerism that will show that all the scouting units of Fair Lawn are here to better our community. We will be pulling weeds and cleaning the area-bring gloves!  Our Pack, as well as Pack 53 and Troop 60, have been invited to attend. I hope to see you and your scouts there.

Pack Picnic 7/16 and updates

• Hi Everyone- evities will be going out for our Second Annual Pack Picnic held at Van Saun on July 16th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please keep your eyes out for the email so that you can RSVP. This event is free for Pack 45 thanks to all the fundraising we did this year. Families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please contact Monique Baitala with any questions 908-420-3395
• Please return new and old registration ASAP- please contact Jess Hansen 201-519-7778 

Fishing Derby

• Please register online asap.
• Bring your own fishing pole, reel, bait, tackle box.
• BRING YOUR OWN BAIT
• bring a small bucket in case you want to do catch and release 
• Bring chairs, sunscreen, and bug spray
• The boys are provided lunch, food is available for pay for adults.
• No fishing license is necessary. 
• Contact Sean O'Keefe with any questions. 

Ice Cream Social!!!!

Please join us for the last Pack meeting of the 2015-2016 Cub Scout year!!! We will be serving Ice Cream, running the Pinewood Derby Track, and holding registration for new and returning scouts.

• Please wear FULL CLASS A- Scouts and Sisters
• Bring your Pinewood Derby Cars (Dad "vintage" cars are welcome)
• 2016-2017 Fees $125 for scouts, $45 for sisters
• Jackals money is due- tickets will be order 6/17
• Start time is 6 pm!!! 
• Please meet in the Church Hall - basement under church.

6/9 End of the Season Wrap Up

• 6/9 Den meeting- check with your DEN leaders for activties.
• 6/16 Ice Cream Social
• REREGISTRATION for current scouts will take place this night.
• New registration will be held for incoming scouts. 
• Class A!!!! 
• Bring your old Pinewood Derby Car- the track will be set up!
• JACKALS MONEY due asap!
• Don't forget to sign up for the fishing Derby
• Parent Meeting this Monday 6/13- this will be the presentation of the 2016-2017  Pack 45 Scouting Year

Class B orders are in!!!!

• Class A/B orders will be available for pick up tonight. 
• The Jackals are offering $10 seats for people who do not want to camp overnight but would like to attend the game.
• Jackals money due ASAP

Jackals Game

Happy Memorial Day- thank you to all the leaders and scouts who marched in the parade!!

• We have reserved 30 tickets for the 7/8 Jackals game- sign ups have started and the 30 seats are almost gone. I can book more but I need confirmation and payment ASAP.
• Please bring cash, check made out to BSA Pack 45, or credit ($2.00 cc processing fee) to the 5/2 meeting.
• If you are using your camper account to pay for this event, you MUST submit a reimbursement form. 

Eagle scout project

Parade Update

We have exhausted all possibilities for getting hay bales. If anyone has a long white cooler(color does not matter) can you please bring it so kids have something to sit on while on float. We want to put ice in them to weigh them down and keep water/drinks cold. So if you have them please let us know we might ask you to drop them off on Sunday and we only need about 10! 

Please arrive by 9:30am so we can set up float. Please keep an close watch on Facebook and here to se if parade is cancelled due to weather.

Troop 53 Juicy platters night

Jackals Game July 8th

Please register with the Pack. Cash, check made out to BSA Pack 45, or credit ($2.00 processing fee)

Memorial Day Events and Parade

• FLAGS: 5/28 Please arrive at the Fair Lawn Cemetery at 10:30 am with sunscreen on to put flags on the Veterans' graves. Class A uniform required
• PARADE: 5/30 Please meet at NJ transit parking lot by RT 208 and Fair Lawn Ave BY 9:30 am in full class A with a water bottle, sunscreen, and PERMISSION SLIP

CLICK HERE FOR PARADE PERMISSION SLIP

Bottle Rocket Launch

• Please arrive at 6:30 at Memorial Park
• Bring a gallon of water for EACH rocket you are launching
• Families need to bring their own chairs and snacks. Don't forget bug spray! 
• If you still need a rocket kit it's not too late- PM jess to pick one up
• No tempera or water based paint please
• The movie being shown is Down and Derby

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS ARE STILL ON SALE!!!!!

Memorial Day Info

 We will be placing flags on the graves of veterans at the Fair Lawn Cemetery on Maple Avenue starting around11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28th.  I suggest that bringing a screw driver or other similar tool will make it easier to place the flags into the ground. Class A uniform.

On Sunday, May 29th the veterans will conduct a memorial ceremony at the Fair Lawn Cemetery flagpole.  The St. Anne Scouts are invited to participate, and bring their American and troop flags.  Class A uniform.

Updates for 5/12 meeting

• Bottle Rocket build for Scouts and Sisters/Seekers
• Please bring one clean, empty 2 liter bottle to build- KITS WILL BE PROVIDED
• Any extra glue guns, duct tape etc would be appreciated
• CLASS A/B orders are due!!!! Don't forget to get your Pack 45 coffee travel mug!
• Pancake Breakfast tickets are still on sale...even if you can't attend, help support the Pack Picnic in July

Car show!

After the Pack pancake breakfast at Applebee's, stop by the Car Show

Updates for 5/5

• Class B/Class A Sister order forms available. Sale ends 5/12 at Bottle Rocket Build
• APPLEBEES PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS FOR MAY 22 ON SALE NOW!!!! Please see Jess this Thursday night for tickets. Even if you can't attend, you can buy a ticket and 100% will go back to the Pack. This is our summer picnic fundraiser!!!!
• We will be selling tickets after Mass on Sunday - we are looking for help after the 9:30 and 11:30 masses. Please let us know if you can lend a hand on this busy Mother's Day weekend!!!!

• We will be building bottle rockets during the 5/12 meeting.
• Arrow of Light- please see Sean and Michelle for registration information for Weboree
• ALL FAMILIES- please register for Cub Family Weekend ASAP. Link to register

Troop 53 Pancake Breakfast

Class B order forms

Click here for Cub Scout Class B form

Click here for Sister Class A/B form

UPDATE FOR 4/28

• Please come out and support our Pack at Juicy Platters tomorrow from 11am to 9pm- 50% of proceeds go toward the Pack!!!!
• Class B graphics have been posted- order forms with pricing will be posted ASAP
• Class B Order for Cub Scouts include standard t shirt, hoodie, baseball hat, rain coat, and  coffee mug- pictures of mug and rain coat to follow
• Class A/B Order for Sisters includes the Class A uniform- pictures are of embroidery on 3 button navy blue uniform shirt, standard t shirt, hoodie, and Pack 45 coffee mug. 
• Order forms will be available Thursday night
• Orders are due by 5/12
• Cub Family weekend is June 10-12- please register directly online and inform your den leader if you are attending.
• THIS THURSDAY- PACK MEETING Please meet in the church hall (under the church) at 7 pm- please see side bar for individual den activities following Pack meeting. 
• Bottle Rocket Launch 5/20
• Flags at Cemetery 5/28
• Memorial Day Parade 5/30 

CLASS B ORDERS- CUBS/CLASS A SISTERS

SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS

Parents- we are beginning to get ready for our spring and summer events. Our first pack hike is on 5/7- please get into with your den leaders for more information.

BOTTLE ROCKET LAUNCH
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
PACK PICNIC

These are the next big Pack events. We have two fundraisers set up to help pay for these events- Juicy Platters Night and the Applebee's Pancake Breakfast.

Juicy Platters- just go in and order and a portion of the proceeds go right to the Pack!!!!

Applebee's Pancake Breakfast - $10 per ticket- see Danielle P for more info

It is our goal to be able to purchase permanent banners for the parade now that Joe Appio has moved. He had provided paper banners in the past. We also would love to be able to offer the pack picnic at no cost like we did last year.

Reminders

Bridging is this Thursday at 630 pm in the church hall.
Please pick up Class B order forms.
Pancake breakfast tickets will be on sale.
Today is the last day for early bird registration at Yaw Paw.

Check this out

https://youtu.be/is5W6GxAI3c

Juicy Platters Night!!!!!!!

UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS

• Bridging 4/21 6:30- please make sure you have your new neckerchief, hat, book, and slide for the ceremony. CLASS A UNIFORM
• Juicy Platters 4/27 11-9 please come out for lunch and dinner!!!! Proceeds go into the Pack Fund
• Pancake Breakfast- May 22nd 9-11- tickets are on sale now $10 pp Proceeds go into the Pack Fund 

Our Pack Fund will cover the costs of the May bottle rocket launch, our June ice cream social, and the July pack picnic as well as provide our start up fees in September. The more money we raise, the more dynamic we can make these monthly events for the boys. 

• Class B orders will start at Bridging. Sister Class A uniforms will be on sale as well. 
• Pack reregistration begins on 6/16 at the ice cream social.
• Last week to register at Yaw Paw for early bird discount 4/15.
• World Conservation Weekend registration money due ASAP to Sean and Jason for Webelos and Arrow of Light. 

Camporee update Thursday night

Based on the weather conditions forecasted for this weekend,  the Cubs will not be spending Friday or Saturday night at the park. We will however join our troops for the day on Saturday for events that are already planned. A pizza lunch will be ordered... dinner TBA. Keep checking back for more updates.

3/31

• Cutter Camporee payments are due tonight at the Cosmos Club- even if your den is not meeting!!!!!
• A scout from 53 is running a food driving during the camporee as a service project- all donations welcome.
• Pancake Breakfast tickets are on sale now- see Danielle P. for more info
• Please bring scratch off tickets to Mike Kiselow for our St. Anne's Tricky Tray donations
• Leaders: please turn your paper work in to Danielle P. 
• Leaders meeting Monday, April 4th at the Dutch House 7:30 pm

3/24 and 3/31

PARENTS!!!! Please check with your den leaders to see if you are meeting in the next two weeks and where your den will be.

• Payments are due to Jess for Cutter Camporee - I will be at the Cosmos Club both Thursday nights.
• If you cannot attend either night, please text Jess at 201-519-7778 to arrange for payments
• Pancake breakfast tickets are also on sale 

CUTTER CAMPOREE!!!!!

• Please email jess lashiksagoddess@gmail.com if you will be attending Cutter Camporee 4/1-4/3 ASAP- planning has begun
• $25 pp for 2 nights, $15 pp for day
• You can use you camper account to pay for/toward trip
• Menu and schedule will be sent out after this weekend.
• Friday night is take out/delivery night at the park- cracker barrel and Pack 45 campfire.

Pancake Breakfast!!!!!

Spring Events

• Tricky tickets are on sale now- please see Jess or Catherine for more information
• Please sign up for Cutter Camporee- $25 pp for 2 nights, $15 pp for day/1 night
• Webelos and Bears- Please register online on the NNJC 3 Rivers district website for World Conservation weekend and confirm with your leaders that you are attending.
• CURRENT FOURTH GRADE BOYS ONLY-  please see Michelle and Sean O'Keefe about Weboree.
• Bridging will be 4/21- please purchase the next neckerchief, slide, hat and book for the ceremony. Parents of boys bridging into Tigers: you may now purchase the full uniform. Parents of boys bridging into Webelos: you can purchase the full tan uniform but this is NOT mandatory. The boys may continue to wear Cub blue. 
• Camper Card sale: info TBA
• Parents please check the blog for updates on if, when, and where your DEN is meeting

Tricky Tray on April 7th!

St. Anne's School is having it's annual Tricky Tray on April 7th. It's a great event and it helps support our Charter Organization. Please click on the link below for more information.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_kvD-kldK5yUDBoYTN3aXBBd0sxMUpGZ0tPcmctajBzQXg0/view?usp=sharing

2016 Camp Yaw Paw Promo

Look for Pack 45 boys!!!!! Can't wait to go back.... Leaders will be attending Weeks 4-6

Cutter Camporee!!!!! April 1-3rd

For our second camping trip of the season, the Pack will be joining other Fair Lawn units for a Camporee at Memorial Park in Fair Lawn on April 1st-3rd. We will be camping with Pack 53, Troop 60, and Troop 53.

• If you are interested in volunteering on Pack 45's planning committee, please join us at the Parent Meeting at the Dutch House on March 7 at 7:30 pm
• Families are welcome to camp 2 nights, 1 night, or join us during the day on Saturday for camp activities. 
• Pricing TBA- will be announced ASAP
• Camper accounts can be used to pay for this event!!!! 
• Sign up at the Pack meeting this week 
• More info to follow

Service Projects- Bear and Wolf Dens

• The Bears are collecting GENTLY USED First Holy Communion clothing. This includes new blue socks for boys, new or gently used white ankle socks or tights for girls, boys' dress shirts, suits, ties, belts, and Communion dresses. The collection will go back to the Diocese for children who cannot afford new Communion outfits. 
• The Wolves are collecting for their Brown Bag Lunch food pantry collection. 

Please bring all items to the Pack meeting

How It's Made Marbles- BEAR DEN

Attention WOLF Den Parents! Cub Scout Six Essentials Game Night :)

In keeping with the Wolf Den's February theme of preparing for Outdoor adventures together, your Wolf cubs will be 'building' their Cub Scout Six Essentials Pack.

PLEASE BRING WITH YOU (LABELED WITH THEIR NAME)

Small backpack/ cinch sack for hiking

Refillable Water Bottle

Flashlight/headlamp

Sun protection (if you can't get to store for sunscreen think about other ways we protect ourselves from sun i.e. hats, sunglasses, etc.)

The scouts will be working their way through a series of Scout Based obstacles to earn access to their Cub Scout Six Essentials.  We will be providing the trail mix, whistles, and mini first aid packs to complete their essentials.

We are going to need a few parent volunteers to help "man" some of the stations, so if you would be willing to help please email me asap.  The boys have been doing a great job working on their presentation for next week's Pack 45 meeting.

This den meeting will get them up on their feet and having some true scout fun!  Can't wait for Thursday!

updates

• The Pack Meeting will be 3/3
• Last call for NOBE sign ups this Thursday night
• Please remember to bring your donations for the Wolves' food drive

Brown Bag Lunch Drive

The Wolf Den is helping St. Anne's with their Brown Bag Lunch Drive!!

We are asking families to bring in the below items.  Each week we will be bringing the items collected to the parish rectory.  The Brown Bag Lunch Drive will run through the season of Lent, ends March 24, 2016.  The last collection will be March 17, 2016.

You can bring your items to the church hall and/or cafeteria during your den meetings and/or see Monique Baitala, James Mills or Jon Ross.

• Cans of Tuna

• Plastic Jars of mayonnaise

• Peanut Butter

• Plastic Jars of Jelly

• Snack Bars

• Non-perishable fruit cups

Thank you Pack 45 for your help with this Wolf Service Project!!!

Campership Applications

If you would like your child to attend Camp Yaw Paw or Camp Lewis and need financial assistance, there is a Campership program available. Applications are available tonight or through council. They are due next week.

Scout Sunday

• Please arrive by 9:15. All scouts will meet in the church vestibule.
• Scouts will be sitting with their dens during Mass
• Class A uniform
• Parent volunteers are needed- sign up 2/4

Parent meeting and upcoming events

• The parent meeting has been moved to this Tuesday night at 7:30 pm at the Dutch House
• Sign up for Coffee Sunday - 2/7-volunteers this Thursday night. We need parents to help serve "coffee and" after each Mass. Scouts are invited to attend Mass with Pack 45 at 9:30 am. Please attend in class A uniform.
• Nobe sign ups will begin this week. We have 58 bunks! Reserve your spot!
• See the email sign up at the bottom of the post threads on this page to get email updates when new info is posted to the blog.

Updates

• Please the Blue and Gold Post below for dinner info.
• ALL SCOUTS need to be in CLASS A uniforms for the Blue and Gold Dinner.
• Scout Sunday is next Sunday 2/7 at the 9:30 mass. To honor Scout Sunday we will be hosting coffee after the masses. We need volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up. Please contact Michelle O'Keefe for information.
• Nobe payments will be collected starting on 2/4. 

Pinewood Derby shirts LAST CALL

Please bring any and all shirts to be silk screened for the Pinewood Derby to the meeting this week. It's $5.00 per shirt and monies go toward our Blue and Gold Dinner.

*****NoBe winter camping graphic will be available soon

BLUE and GOLD

• The Blue and Gold Dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus on Maple Ave January 31st at 3 pm.
• $15 per person paid in advance for people over 14 years of age.
• Menu: chicken parm, roast beef, penne vodka, cavatelli and broccoli, eggplant parm, salad, fruit, and a cupcake "cake". For kids: chicken fingers and mac and cheese
• Families need to bring their own cups, beverages, and snacks/treats for their personal tables.
• Cash, credit, or checks made out to BSA Pack 45 will be accepted. 

1/14 Updates

• Pinewood Derby shirts can still be screened. Shirts are $5.00 
• Sign ups for Winter Camping- NOBE- $35 pp for 2 nights March 4-6th
• ****** See Jess in the Church Hall to register/pay 
• Blue and Gold ticket information will be posted ASAP. 1/31 Knights of Columbus 3 pm
• Please check individual dens to see location/activities for tonight's meeting. 
• CAMPERSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available. If you need financial assistance to pay for summer camp, now is the time to apply for financial aid. You can contact Jess Hansen for the form or Council directly. 
• MOMS- if you are new to camping and want to learn skills before the winter/spring trips please click on the link for the women only course offered by council When Eve Goes into the Woods

Mercy scouts

Hey guys... check out Mercy Scouts on facebook! Contact jess Hansen for more info. Copy and paste the link... hyperlink coming soon

https://m.facebook.com/mercyscouts/

Pinewood Derby Tomorrow

Shirts can still be dropped off tomorrow for screening. $5.00 per shirt

Class A uniform

Set up 10 am

Silk Screen Graphic 2016

Pinewood Derby Update

• On Derby Day: Held in the church hall. Weigh in for Sister/Seekers11:30 am. Sister/seeker race will commence immediately following weigh in. CUB SCOUT weigh in will be at 12:30 pm. Racing will start at 1:30 pm.  
• Pizza will be delivered after the Cub Races start. PIES MUST BE ORDERED BY 1/7. Forms are located here on the blog.
• Shirts will be silk screened AT the weigh in. Please bring a clean shirt or sweatshirt. It is $5.00 per item. Shirts will be screened in black ink. All monies raised will be going toward the Blue and Gold Awards. No fleece, dri fit, or black shirts. Please label all shirts. 
• Please bring your own beverages and snacks to the Derby. 
• If you are NOT racing please let your den leaders know ASAP.