Pack News

Pack News

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August/September Pack Activities

Pack activities for the next couple of months are as follows:

- Aug 19th - Den Meeting, Pine Ridge, 6:30

- Aug 26th - Popcorn Kickoff, Pine Ridge, 6:30

- Sept 9th - Pack Meeting, Pine Ridge, 6:30

- Sept 16th - Popcorn Blitz

- Sept 21st - Council Camporee (See below for info)

- Sept 23rd - Den Meeting, Pine Ridge, 6:30

- Sept 28th - Family Camping, Cherry Creek State Park

- Sept 30th - Den Meeting, Pine Ridge, 6:30

We will not have access to the Pine Ridge cafeteria and gym until after Labor Day so our August activities will be outside. Please plan accordingly for attire, hydration, and restroom breaks. Sorry for the inconvenience - this is a new CCSD policy.

Registration for Fall - Due By Aug 26th

It is registration season! Returning families should have received an email in early August with the details on registering scouts for this year. New families should have received relevant details in an information session or email. Basic steps are as follows:

- Complete an application (new scouts only) - Paper or online (https://beascout.scouting.org/list/?zip=80016&unitID=78685).

- Pay your pack dues ($85, cash, check, Venmo - @Heather-Jakub-1, or Zelle - 303-493-1854, new scouts- subtract any amount paid directly to council with your online application)

- Turn in your annual health record (https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf).

- Sign-up for a volunteer opportunity (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0448a4a72baafe3-2019).

Turn materials in to me, Colby, or your den leader. Please complete all steps by August 26th so we can get your scout their swag (book, awards, neckerchief, slide, patrol patch, colors as appropriate) for the September pack meeting. Contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for making this process as easy as possible!

Troop 707 Garage Sale - Donations Aug 16th, Sale Aug 17th

For folks looking to unload treasures that are no longer needed, Troop 707 will be taking donations for their garage sale on Friday, August 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Porch Church (19401 Chenango Dr., Centennial, 80015). Declutter your house and help a good cause!

For those seeking treasures, Troop 707 will hold their garage sale on Saturday, August 17th from 7:00 to 3:00 at the Porch Church. This is one of their major fundraisers so please consider stopping by and for something in need of a good home!

Denver Area Council Camporee - Sept 21st and 22nd

The Denver Area Council will have its quadrennial camporee on September 21st and 22nd at Pleasant Valley Scout Ranch. It is shaping up to be a fun day with scouting activities, shooting sports, an attempt a world record, pin trading, and more. Several families are planning to attend for the day or overnight in concierge camping. Webelos have also been invited to attend with Troop 12. We will coordinate a caravan so our campers will be together. Register at http://www.denverboyscouts.org/councilcamporee.

Aquarium Overnight - Nov 8th

This year we will be going to the aquarium for our fall overnight. See details and sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0448a4a72baafe3-20191. Space is limited to the first 50 participants. Sign-up closes on October 7th. Please note that this is a different program than the one we attended in summer 2018.

Popcorn Sale - Starting Sept 7th

Our annual popcorn sale starts on Sept 7th. We will have our annual kickoff on Aug 26th so we can hit the ground running. Trail's End has an awesome new app that we will be using to drive our sale this year. The app should make selling popcorn more efficient and easier for all. In preparation for popcorn season, please download the app at https://app.trails-end.com/. A big thank you to Heather Meyer for leading the popcorn sale this year!

King Soopers Fundraiser

Join the King Soopers Neighborhood Rewards program and raise money for your scout's dues, uniforms, and activities. See the attached handout for instructions. If you submit quarterly statements from your account, your scout will get credit for half of your earnings to use toward dues and other scouting expenses.

Returning Scouts Don't Forget to Update Scoutbook for Summer Fun

Have you updated Scoutbook lately? If your scout attended the camping trip or Colorado Adventure Point, he or she probably completed some adventure or award requirements. If your family went on any fun outdoor adventures (hiking, camping, swimming, etc.) or visited any fun places (libraries, museums, parks, historical monuments, day camps), your scout probably completed some requirements. Please take a few minutes to check out Scoutbook and mark off requirements. This will help ensure your scout gets all the awards they earn this year. Let me know if you have specific questions about how your activities fit into your scout's rank.

Pack Website and Facebook

Did you know we have a website and Facebook page? Our website is http://copack2010.com/ Find us on Facebook at Cub Scout Pack 2010.

Other Upcoming Scouting Activities

There are a number of fun scouting activities coming up in the metro area over the next few months. We won't participate in these activities as a pack but your scout can have fun if your family decides to attend. Unless otherwise noted, more information and registration for these activities can be found at http://www.denverboyscouts.org/event/calendar/1704?orgselect=-1 (find the date and select the event).

Aug 11th - Colorado Adventure Point Open Adventure Day

Sept 7th - Caring for the Highline Canal Cleanup, SE Denver (https://highlinecanal.org/cleanup-list/caring-for-the-canal-se-denver/)

Sept 13th - Learning for Life Fishing Derby at Cherry Creek State Park

Sept 22nd - First Aid for Life by South Metro Fire and Rescue

Sept 28th - Scout Night at the Denver Zoo

Sept 28th - Scout Day at Dinosaur Ridge (http://dinoridge.org/tours-programs/dino-discovery-days-scout-days/)