Pack News

Update Sep 17, 2025

Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 193, this year promises to be full of excitement, adventure and character-building learning.  Our full parent guide is available on our website but this pamphlet will guide you through our program year.  

This QR code will take you directly to our website. 

Pack Contact Information: 

• Website: https://sites.google.com/site/pack193northtonawanda

• Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Pack193

• Cubmaster Dan Human 716-573-5734 hikewny@gmail.com

• AOL (Grade 5) Den Leader: Mike Kindron michael.kindron@gmail.com

• Webelos (Grade 4) Den Leader: Dan Human hikewny@gmail.com

• Bear (Grade 3) Den Leader Jon Nowicki kpjon99@gmail.com

• Wolf (Grade 2) Den Leader: Nick Kupiec Koupe73@gmail.com

• Lions and Tigers (Kindergarten, first grade) Den Leader: Sterling Marceau marceau.sterling@gmail.com

Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Cub Scout Motto: Do your best! 

Pack Totems

The Pack totem is a lanyard that Scouts wear displaying their achievements.  This is in addition to patches they wear on their uniforms.  Den Leaders and the Cubmaster will be handing out beads as Scouts earn them.  Be sure to wear your totem at every meeting.  Buttons representing rank achievements are worn on the lanyard. 

Registration and Fees 

Yearly registration is $135 plus $65 for pack dues.   Pack dues cover program materials, neckerchief, advancement, t-shirt and most activities for the whole year.  

• New Scouts:  Scan the tree QR code to access registration and create an account.  New Scouts should also complete the “Cub Scout Pack 193 Registration Form for New Scouts” 

• Current Scouts: Please complete the form “Pack 193 Annual Registration for Current Scouts.  On your anniversary date, you will receive an email from the national organization regarding registration renewal.  

• Also, all Scouts will pay yearly pack dues of $65 due Oct 2nd.  Cash or a check payable to “Cub Scout Pack 193” 

Uniform

One of the methods of Scouting is our uniform.  The uniform consists of the blue uniform shirt and neckerchief.  Uniforms available at the Niagara Frontier Scout Shop. 

• To buy: Blue uniform shirt.  You’ll also need the following patches: 

  •  1,9,3 red unit numerals / Great Falls Council shoulder patch / purple world Scout crest 

• The pack provides neckerchief scarves, slides, and earned patches as part of your dues.  When you move up to the next rank, you will turn in your neckerchief to pass on to the next den. 

• Green Class-B pack t-shirt.  All scouts will receive a pack shirt to wear at activities. 

• Books are optional.  Our Pack tracks requirements electronically through Scoutbook and we can provide copies of anything required in the book.  

• Rank appropriate hats are belts are optional

Popcorn

Every autumn we have the council Campmasters popcorn sale.  All of our fundraisers are optional but they are a great way to earn money for your Scout and teach responsibility. 

● Your Scout earns 20% of all sales and the pack earns 10% 

● Collect payments as soon as you receive an order

There are 2 ways to sell popcorn:

1. Scouts can promote their sale online for internet sales - email Mr Dan for your code. This is the easiest way to make money for your Scout.

2. Scouts may also take orders using the sheet. Collect payment and record what your customer wants. These sheets and all collected money are due by October 23rd.  You can pay in cash or make one check out to “Cub Scout Pack 193”  Orders are picked up Nov 13th at 6:30 at St Mark. 

Don Miller Park Fall Camp  (Sweeney St) Sep 27-28

• Camp included in dues for registered Scouts

• $5 each for adults and siblings

• 1 PM Saturday through 8 AM Sunday

• Come out for the day or camp overnight.

• Families must provide own camping gear. 

• Cubs, K-4 must camp with a parent. 

• Saturday supper and snacks provided.

• Respond by filling out the QR code by Sep 25

• AOLs (fifth graders) can camp the night of the 26th
  
  

Webelos Woods

For 4th and 5th grade Webelos and AOL Scouts only.  Oct 3-5 Camp Sam Wood  $10 per person - food is not provided this weekend so we will work together to build a menu.  You must provide your own camping equipment, though the Pack has a few things you may borrow. 

To register, let Dan know and pay by Oct 1.  

Halloween Camp, Oct 25-26

• Canceled by Great Falls Council 

Scouting for Food

Our first major service project of the year is Scouting for Food.  On Sunday Nov 2nd, we will meet at St Mark to distribute flyers through the community looking for food donations.  On Sunday, Nov 9th we will return on those routes to pick up food donations.  

Donations will be delivered to local food pantries. 

Bring a Buddy

Scouting is more fun with friends.   Encourage your Scouts to invite their friends to our meetings.  If their friend joins, they receive a special recruiter patch for their uniform.  

Update Sep 18

• Sep 19 6:30: Open house and rocket night at Saint Mark (If you have clean 2-liter pop bottles, please bring one as we may be a little short)

• Sat Sep 21 2 PM-5 PM: Afternoon Cub activities at camporee at Lincoln Park in Tonawanda- $5 per Cub (includes patch), sign up on form and pay fee at the 9/12 meeting.  Meet at the registration. headquarters booth (there will be signs). If you plan on attending and didn't sign up, please let me know as soon as possible. 

• Sep 26: 6:00 Fishing and activities at Oppenheim Park. Dan will have rods and bait but please bring your own tackle if you have it.  Kids do not need fishing licenses; however, adults fishing may require a license.  

• Oct 3: Den Meetings 6:30 

• Oct 4-6 Webelos Woods (4th and 5th grade AOL and Webelos Scouts only)

• Oct 10: Den Meetings: 6:30

• Oct 17: Den Meetings 6:30 

• Oct 24: Halloween party / hayride 

• Oct 25-27 Monster Mayhem Campout at Scouthaven - sign up at meeting by Oct 17. 

• Oct 31: No meeting Happy Halloween

Though we are always recruiting, it is officially recruiting season.  Your Scout can earn the Recruiter Patch by having a friend join our Pack.  Our Open House is a great opportunity to join, please share our event on Facebook.  Let your friends know they can join at any time if they can't make it.  

Webelos Woods

For 4th and 5th grade Webelos and AOL Scouts only.  Oct 4-6 Camp Sam Wood  $10 per person - food is not provided this weekend so you must bring your own.  You must provide your own camping equipment, though the Pack has a few things you may borrow. 

To register, let Dan know and pay by Oct 3rd.

Also it is popcorn season! 

• Popcorn is a great way for Scouts to earn their own way while developing interpersonal skills. It is also great visibility for the Pack at our show and sells. 

• As always, our fundraising opportunities are optional but keep our dues low. 

• Take order form available this week.  Order forms and payment is due Oct 24th.  Popcorn pick up on Friday November 15th at 1900. 

• We have the following Show and Sell times available at Budwey's: Please sign up on Sign Up Genius

  • Sat Sep 28 9-1

  • Sun Sep 29 9-1

  • Fri Oct 11 4-7

  • Sat Oct 12 9-6

  • Sun Oct 13 9-5

  • Fri Oct 18 4-7

  • Sat Oct 19 9-6

  • Sun Oct 20 9-5

Update Sep 1: 

• Sep 5 6:30: back to the pack den meetings at St Mark. 

• Sep 12 6:30: den meetings

• Sep 19 6:30: Open house and rocket night! 

• Sep 21: Afternoon Cub activities at camporee at Lincoln Park in Tonawanda

• Sep 26: 6:00 Fishing and activities at Oppenheim Park. 

Though we are always recruiting, it is officially recruiting season.  Your Scout can earn the Recruiter Patch by having a friend join our Pack. 

Also it is popcorn season! 

• Popcorn is a great way for Scouts to earn their own way while developing interpersonal skills. It is also great visibility for the Pack at our show and sells. 

• As always, our fundraising opportunities are optional but keep our dues low. 

• Take order form available this week.  Order forms and payment is due Oct 24th.  Popcorn pick up on Friday November 15th at 1900. 

• We have the following Show and Sell times available at Budwey's: I will push out a sign up genius form for this. 

  • Sat Sep 28 9-1

  • Sun Sep 29 9-1

  • Fri Oct 11 4-7

  • Sat Oct 12 9-6

  • Sun Oct 13 9-5

  • Fri Oct 18 4-7

  • Sat Oct 19 9-6

  • Sun Oct 20 9-5

Update April 15: 

• April 11th Den Meetings - sign up and pay for Bisons campout on May 10-11 

• April 18th Den Meetings 

• April 20th Canal Clean Up at Mayors Park 9-12 Register Here 

• April 25th Pack Hike at Pinewoods Park 6:30 

• May 2 Den Meetings

Spring Campouts: 

• Buffalo Bisons Campout - sign up deadline April 11 at the meeting: 

  • Friday May 10 6 PM

  • Game Only $12 per person

  • Campout Package (includes game ticket) $21 per person - bring own tent [no stakes] 

  • Hot dog / soda $9 per person 

• Don Miller Park (Sweeney St) May 31-June 2 

  • No fee for registered Scouts. 

• Scouthaven Family Camp June 7-9 

  • Archery, BMX biking, fishing, STEM, campfire, nature activities, crafts, astronomy, field sports 

  • $38 per attendee, $14 per attendee under age 4 - includes program materials and meals 

  • Register with Dan no later than May 23rd. - sign up at meeting

Important Notes: 

• Day Camp July 8-12 at Eastern Park in Tonawanda.  Register directly on the council website to save $30 by April 15.  

• We could use a couple parents to volunteer to chair our bike safety rodeo on May 23rd. I'd also like to find a different location this year as the St Mark parking lot is too small.  

• As we plan the summer program, if there are parents that would like to lead and organize an activity, please let me know.  

Meat Sticks: 

        To offset the costs of your Scouting program, we are selling meat sticks.  I'll bring four cases to our meeting.   You can pick up bags of 24 meat sticks. At pick up, you will pay the cost of the bag which is $23.  Then you can sell the meat sticks at $1.50 each (2 for $3).   You then keep the profit ($13 per bag) for your Scout's expenses.  For this sale, we'll only be able to take cash pre-payments.  If you need a larger quantity, please let me know at least one week ahead of time so I can get them ordered.  

Update March 3

• March 7th Pinewood Derby Workshop - start thinking of your designs. We will need a few parents with basic woodworking skills to help our Scouts get the basic shape of their cars. See the link below to see more details about the Pinewood. Summer Camp bunk deposits are due.

• March 14th: Den Meetings

• March 21st: Pinewood Derby weigh-in starts at 6, races start at 6:15.

• March 23rd Scouting for Food at Tops on Meadow Drive 1-4: Sign up here

• March 28th: No Scouts
  April 4th No Scouts

• April 1st: Dyngus Day Community Parade 4:00 PM line-up Sign Up here

• April 11th Den Meetings

• April 18th Den Meetings

• April 20th Canal Clean Up at Mayors Park 9-12

Meat Sticks:

To offset the costs of your Scouting program, we are selling meat sticks. I'll bring four cases to our meeting. You can pick up bags of 24 meat sticks. At pick up, you will pay the cost of the bag which is $23. Then you can sell the meat sticks at $1.50 each (2 for $3). You then keep the profit ($13 per bag) for your Scout's expenses. For this sale, we'll only be able to take cash pre-payments. If you need a larger quantity, please let me know at least one week ahead of time so I can get them ordered.

Pinewood Derby:

Design Rules:1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.4. The maximum height of the car cannot exceed 5 inches5. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.6. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body.7. The wheels supplied with the kit must be used. You may modify them.8. The supplied wooden block must be used.9. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated.10. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.11. The car must not ride on any type of springs.12. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.13. No liquid lubricants.

Prize Categories:

• Fastest cars by Race-Den and Pack

• Scoutlike design

• Wildlife/Nature design

• Cutest car

• Gaming design

• Everyday hero design

Pack 193 families,

We have two camp opportunities from the WNY Scout Council for your Scouts this summer. Summer Camp is a 4-day overnight adventure at Camp Scouthaven for parents and Scouts. Day Camp in Eastern Park is a fun week packed with opportunities from crafts to archery. We'll also have our own Pack adventures scheduled throughout the summer of hikes, visits and sports.

Summer Camp:

For 2024, we will attend Camp Scouthaven Aug 2-5.

Please note that it is our Pack policy that all Scouts must camp with at least one parent/guardian. All adults must have valid youth protection training (online 1.5 hours) and will have their name checked through a law enforcement database by the council. Please also note that a current Scout physical is required for both youth and adults.

Bunk Deposit are not refundable. Any cancellation, once the deposit has been paid will be forfeited. Deposits may, however, be transferable to another participant that takes the entire slot. Camp Registration Fees are subject to a 15% administration fee (minus Bunk Deposit) of the total registration fee (not the amount of fees paid at the time of cancellation).We provide optional fundraising opportunities and camperships are available to offset the cost of camp. Pricing is $355 for a Cub Scout and $175 for an adult.A bunk deposit of $100 is due by March 7th. This is $100 for each person attending from your family.The remainder of fees are due April 25th.

Find the program guide and forms on the Council Website here.

(Dan will handle the summer camp sign-ups and will have forms available at the Feb 15 meeting)

Day Camp:

(Day Camp Scouts will be registering themselves directly on the Council website)

Eastern Park

July 8-12, 2024@ Eastern Park280 Fillmore Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14150Drop off: 8:30amPick up: 4:30pmCost: $190 per Scout, $165 for additional Sibling ScoutsRegister by April 15, 2024 and receive $30 off per participant!*Scouts must bring their own Lunch, Snack is provided**1 parent must attend with each 1st grader for the entire week*

Update Jan 9

• Jan 11th Den Meetings 6:30 St Mark

• Jan 18th Business Tour at Thread Branders 525 Wheatfield   6:30  - Scouts will be making and bringing home a shirt. 

• Jan 25th Gross Science Night pack meeting 6:30 

• Feb 1st NT Police Station visit 6:30 

• Feb 4th Scout Sunday 

• Feb 8th Scouting Anniversary and AOL crossover 

• Feb 15th Den Meeting

• Feb 22nd Den Meeting 

• Feb 29th Den Meeting 

• March 7th Pinewood Derby Workshop

Save the Date: 

• May 10th Buffalo Bisons game and campout 

• Invitational free campout at Don Miller Park May 31-June 2

• Summer Camp: Camp Scouthaven Aug 2-5 

UPDATE Nov 1

• Nov 2nd: Den Meetings St Mark  - no den meeting for 4th grade Webelos but they can help out as den chiefs if they come. 

• Nov 9th: Pack Meeting and Veterans Day activity - please bring in any christmas cards you may have so the Scouts can write on them.  We can ship them to those serving our country overseas. Money is due for the Pancake Breakfast 

• Nov 16th Den Meetings

• Nov 19th Pancake Breakfast Applebees 8-10 

• Nov 23rd No Meeting - Happy Thanksgiving! 

• Nov 30th Den Meetings 

* Our Business visit scheduled in November has been pushed back to January

* Scouting for Food will occur in the spring to coordinate with the council event.  

There is a special Sabres Scout Night on December 3rd and March 27th, click HERE for tickets.

Flapjack Fundraiser: November 19th. Applebees, Niagara Falls 8-10 AM

This pancake breakfast will be the Pack fundraiser for the year that will offset the cost of camping and other activities. The donation is $10 per ticket. We will have tickets available starting this Thursday. You can sign out up to 10 tickets at a time. Payment and any unsold tickets are due back November 9th. During the event, our Pack will be responsible for seating people and bussing tables. We'll be posting a volunteer list shortly.

Greetings Scout Families, 

• Sep 14th at 6:30 at St Mark: Back to the Pack meeting - den leaders will have fun activities for our veteran Scouts and any new friends.  

• Sep 16th is the Kids and Kites free event hosted by Niagara County Youth Bureau 11-2 at Veterans Park  7000 Lockport Rd. Niagara Falls.  We will be able to set up a recruiting/activity table however I am unable to attend.  I would love to get a couple of adults and Scouts in uniform to attend and tend the table.  Please let me know if you can make this happen.  

• Sep 21st 6:30 Blast off with Scouting at St Mark.  Our annual open house event with rockets for all the kids.  Flyers are going out in schools to promote this.  

• Sep 22-24 Webelos Woods at Camp Sam Wood - 4th and 5th graders only.  

• Sep 28th: 6:30 at St Mark Den Meetings - making neckerchief slides

Looking ahead to community tours each month, Monster Mayhem campout, haunted hayride, Scouting for food, Winter cabin campout, lock-in, first responder visits, bike rodeo, fishing tournament, maple syrup weekend and much more fun with a purpose.  

• This year, we will not be doing "show and sell" popcorn in front of stores however we will be doing take-order forms.  We have also increased the percentage a Scout earns for their Scout account.  

• We should plan a fundraising event like a pancake breakfast for the Pack to make up the loss from show and sell popcorn and keep our dues amongst the lowest in WNY.  With one good event, we should raise enough to keep the pack going. However, we need a couple of volunteers to lead this event. Please let me know if you would like to help out.  Please note that raffles are against Scout fundraising policy.  

• We are in need of the following adult volunteers: Parent committee chairperson/ treasurer / fundraising (popcorn) chair / Lion and Tiger Den Leader / Assistant Cubmaster 

• We have a new advancement program that will provide immediate wearable recognition for the Scouts.  

• This year, Scouts will experience leadership as we have a rotational "Denner" for each den.  The "Denner" will be the Den Leader's assistant and serve a 1 month term.  

• If you know of any open houses or community event where we should have a presence, let me know.  

If you no longer wish to receive emails or be part of our Pack, I can remove you from our mailing list if you inform me.  

Yours in Scouting, 

Dan Human Cubmaster Pack 193