Bring New Scouts - and Calendar Update

Hey Pack 34 Parents,

If you know of any boys who are interested in scouts (especially kindergarteners) please bring them to the Pack Meeting next Wednesday. We're gearing up for recruiting new scouts and word of mouth is our best opportunity. Any boy who brings a friend who joins scouts in the Fall receives a sweet recruiting patch.

Here is the calendar for pack events for the rest of the year

Wed. 5/14, 7 PM, Pack Meeting, Scout Hall

Awards and more! We will also be giving the presedential awards out, contact your den leader if you need help on this one.

Saturday 5/24 8 am, Memorial Day Flag planting at Presidio Cemetery in SF

Did you know that only scouts and veterans are allowed to plant flags at the national cemeteries? This event makes you look at Memorial Day as much more than a 3-day weekend.

Monday 5/286, Time TBD, Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade

We're marching/scootering en masse with all MV Cub Scouts.

Wed. 6/5 6 PM Bridging Pool Party at Homestead Valley Pool

This is our end of the year blowout.

Sat 6/7 9 am to 12 Noon, Fishing Derby at Marin Rod and Gun Club

The club opens its pier (north of Richmond SR Bridge) to all Marin cub scouts for fishing.

If you have any questions e-mail me back or ask your respective den leader.

Yours in Scouting,

Doug

Cub Scout End-of-Year Calendar

Hey Pack 34 Parents,

This is the final stretch of Cub Scouting as we head toward the end of the year. Please mark your calendars for the following pack activities.

Wed. 5/14, 7 PM, Pack Meeting, Scout Hall

Awards and more!

Saturday 5/24, 8 am, Memorial Day Flag planting at Presidio Cemetery in SF

Did you know that only scouts and veterans are allowed to plant flags at the national cemeteries? This event makes you look at Memorial Day as much more than a 3-day weekend.

Monday 5/26, Time TBD, Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade

We're marching/scootering en masse with all MV Cub Scouts.

TBA, sometime in early June. 7 PM Bridging Pool Party at Homestead Valley Pool

This is our end of the year blowout.

Sat 6/7 9 am to 12 Noon, Fishing Derby at Marin Rod and Gun Club

The club opens its pier (north of Richmond SR Bridge) to all Marin cub scouts for fishing. More info at http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?id=36012

Family Fiesta 2008

Join us for Cub Scout Olympics at Camp Tamarancho
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4, 2008
More info: http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?id=35719

Bruce and I are going to head up for the day with boys, not sure what time or day yet, let me know if you want to join us.

If you have any questions e-mail me back or ask your respective den leader.

Yours in scouting,
Doug

Pack meeting Next Wed., Hike Next Sat.

Hey Pack 34,

We'll see you and your well-fed scouts in uniform at the Pack meeting next Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7 pm at Scout Hall. We're going to be learning about Rockets in advance of the annual Rocket in January (Date and Time TBD) plus there are going to be awards galore, patches for scouting for food and more! It could even snow!

Next Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9 am take a break from the mall and come hiking! The annual rain or shine hike starts at the Tennessee Valley parking lot by the stables and will take about 2 hours. Bring snacks and drinks. If there are any botanists, birders or other nature experts who would like to make this an educational experience please let me know.

See you on Wed.

Yours in Scouting
Will

Pack Meeting Wed. Night, Scouting For Food Pickup Saturday

Hey Pack 34,

It was great to see so many scouts turn out for the food drive. We effectively blaneted Sycamore and I'm looking forward to food pickup next Saturday. If you did not make it on Saturday please take the time to to come on Saturday. Remember scouts are still eligible for a scouting for food patch if they particpate on one or both of parts of scouting for food.

This is a great cause especially at the time of year when less fortunate families need help the most.

Pack Meeting, Wed. Nov. 14, 7 PM at Scout Hall. Bring well-fed scouts in uniform and sneakers. We're going to be doing some running.

If you have not paid your dues yet please bring a check for $80 made out to Pack 34. If you are a new scout family and you have not filled out a registration form yet track me down so we can get you registered.

Scouting for Food Part 2, Nov. 17, Meet at Sycamore Park at 9:30 am. Rain or shine. The next pack meeting is Wed. Dec. 12 at 7 pm and we're doing a hike on Dec. 15 at 9 am. details to follow.

Yours in Scouting,

Will

November 10, 9:30 AM, Sycamore Park - Food Drive Kickoff Meeting

Greetings Pack 34 members,

Saturday November 10th,
Come team up with your fellow Pack 34 scouts to help with the annual "Scouting for Food" program.

Those helping with this great cause will also receive a "Scouting for Food" patch.

All Pack 34 members planning to attend will meet at Sycamore Park at 9:30 a.m. for further instructions (maps) and to pick up their "door hangers". The door hangers are food request cards to be hung on front door knobs of each house.

We will venture out in 4- groups (Tigers, Wolfs, Bears and Webelo's). We will cover the Sycamore Park neighborhood (easy and flat!) with our door hangers. Each of the 4- den leaders will take charge of their route.

A parent or guardian must accompany each scout. Please complete your entire route and be courteous to anyone you may meet along the way.

Please wear your scout uniforms and feel free to enlist the support of your friends and families.

If we all make the effort we can be done in 1 to 2- hours.

Saturday November 17th,
We will meet again, go back along our routes and collect the food. Meeting place and further logistics for collection will follow soon.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Best Regards,
Pete Gilmore (Edward's Dad)

Popcorn Update

Here is the information about this upcoming weekends popcorn sales. I hope you can make it in full uniform for part of the time slot assigned to your group. If anyone has poster board and colored pens, bring them to make signs.

Safeway - Camino Alto.

• 10 - 12 - Tigers
• 12 - 2 - Wolves

Rec Center Parking Lot Entrance - if you have a wagon, bring it and you can walk around the different fields.

• 10 - 12 - Bears
• 12 - 2 - Webelos

Here are the prices - good luck everyone

• Microwave Kettle Corn - $13.00
• Chocolate/Caramel Tin - Large - $16.00
• Caramel/Peanuts - $8.00

Stephanie will be at Safeway from 10 - 2. Doug Gelbach will be around as well.

And don't forget the Scout Hall Halloween family Fundraiser at the community center on Friday eve.

REMINDER-Pack meeting Wed., Scout Hall Fundraiser Friday, Popcorn Sales Saturday

Hey Pack 34,

This is a busy week as we've got our first official Pack meeting on Wed. night. The Scout Hall Family fundraiser on Friday and a new event Popcorn Sales on Saturday.

As always cub scouts should come to all events in full uniform and ready to have fun!

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7PM, Scout Hall, 177 East Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley, Pack Meeting/Joining Night. This is our first pack meeting of the year so there will be awards and patches galore. Plus we'll induct all new boys into the pack. Have your scouts bring their friends. Boys in grades 1 to 5 are welcome to join. Boys who bring friends who become scouts receive a recruiting patch.

We are collecting annual dues so please bring a $80 check per scout made out to Pack 34.

Friday Oct. 12, 6:30 PM, Mill Valley Community Center, Scout Hall Halloween family Fundraiser. This is a family event to raise money to renovate Scout Hall. Fun for the whole family! www.mvscouthall.org

Saturday, Oct. 13, TIMES TBD, Popcorn sales at Safeway Camino Alto and Strawberry Safeway. This is a fundraiser for our pack. It's great opportunity for boys to learn sales skills. ABC, Always Be Closing!

Saturday, November 10, Time TBD, Scouting for Food Bag Drop. This is our first community service event of the year where we gather canned goods and non-perishables for the Marin Food Bank.

Wednesday, November 14, 7 PM, Scout Hall, Pack Meeting.

Saturday, November 17, Time TBD. This time we return to pick up the food.

We've got more activities planned but I want to make sure to give enough lead time so we have 100% attendance at all events.

Wednesday, December 12, 7 PM, Scout Hall, Pack Meeting.

Yours In Scouting,

Cubmaster Will

Rafting Trip This Weekend! September 16-17

Ahoy Rafters!

Please look for your name below. An outing this size takes a group effort so we've delegated various tasks. We all know the more you participate, the more you feel connected to the group. Thank you in advance.

SAFETY: I cannot stress the importance of safety enough. The campsite is near the river so we can do some swimming but children SHOULD NOT BE UNATTENDED ANYWHERE NEAR THE RIVER. We'll be wearing life jackets during the rafting so that is not a problem but please make sure your children understand. Also as with all scouting events NO ALCOHOL, SMOKING or TOBACCO USE.

Directions to Whitewater Adventures are here.

Saturday Arrival

People will be arriving in the afternoon/evening on Saturday. Doug Gelbach will be one of the first so call him at 415-310-1084 if you're lost.

Where: We will likely be in the Upper campground closest to the parking lot. Park in the main parking area and find out where we are camping.

Raft: Sunday, 10AM. After breakfast we'll pack up camp so we are ready to drive home as soon as we arrive back after the rafting.

Camp site info:

Bring your own tent and sleeping gear. If you have a large, tent please share with other families. Remember the BSA policy, a Scout can not sleep in a tent with another adult unless his parent is present.

Since the fire danger is "Very High" now, no fires will be allowed. We will be able to bring up self contained propane stoves and grills.

Activities

The camp itself has a lot to do. The kids will be able to participate in the activities around the camp using the buddy system. Each scout should have a buddy with them at all times. NO SWIMMING WITHOUT ADULTS PRESENT.

Purchase food: (Gelbach to make Costco run) Pack will provide all food and drink.

Dinner: (Chef's: Jennings, Gimore, Rubens) Dinner ready around 6pm. Hot dogs and sausages, chips, can corn, condiments, 5 gallon tank of lemonade.

Important: Please have your scout bring his mess kit and silverware. If he doesn't have one, you should buy one at the scout store or REI. This is a great time for him to learn how to put it together, use it, and clean it after eating.

Dinner Clean up (Treais, Immethun) Pack will supply the three tubs of cleaning solutions.

Dessert: S'mores, pack will purchase the items.

Night time story, songs, jokes, and riddle telling: Dave LaDuke to organize. Anyone can bring their favorite joke, story, or riddle to tell all.

Breakfast (Chefs: Zanze, Kline, Starkey) Bacon, pancakes Cereal, milk, OJ, fruit, coffee

Breakfast clean up (Lightner, Thelander): Sunday lunch provided on the river by the raft company.

Pack up camp: We should pack up camp and load our cars after breakfast. When we come back from rafting (3-4pm or so) we can just get in our cars and head home.

Equipment

Water jugs - Cannell, If you've got one please bring it. Propane grill - Cannell, Gelbach. Need charcoal grill for S'mores. Coffee pots - Need one more, Cannell Utensils (tongs, ladle, big spoon, et.) Pack should have

What to bring for Rafting

• Swimsuit or shorts
• Rashguard
• Protective Footwear: Tennis shoes that lace tightly; wetsuit booties; rugged sandals that securely strap (e.g., Tevas, Alps.) Bare feet and thongs are not safe!
• Strap to secure sunglasses/eyeglasses
• Waterproof sunscreen with high SPF
• Do not apply sunscreen to forehead...it will run into your eyes when you get splashed with water...and hurt!
• Hat or visor
• Chinstrap recommended for hats.
• Water bottle
• We provide community water jugs in rafts from which you can refill your bottle.
• Waterproof camera & film

What to Bring for Camping

• Sleeping bag, small pillow and air mattress or foam pad. Self-inflating mattresses are the way to go.
• Flashlight with extra bulb and batteries
• Pants and shirt
• Camp shoes and socks for hiking or loafing
• Tent--
• Towel
• Insect repellant
• Toothbrush and basic toiletries
• Chair

Pack 34 Rafting Trip Sunday September 16

Hey Pack 34 Parents,

This seems a like a long time from now but we're planning the annual rafting trip and I need to make sure we'll have a full flotilla before put down our $2,000 deposit. Please reply by July 2 to let us know if you plan to attend. Last year we sold out all 40 spots and I hope to repeat that success this year.

The trip will occur on Sunday, Sept. 16 on the American River. The plan is to campout on the river on Sat. Night Sept. 15, then raft on the morning of the 16th. If you don't want to campout you can drive up early on Sunday morning and still do the rafting.

For those who have not gone before the rafts are professionally guided and they are very safety conscious.

We've been assured that there will be ample water flowing through the Devil's Cistern and all of the other beloved rapids.

The cost will be $125 per person. Jeff Musser is the organizer.

The trip is not recommended for children under 7 so unfortunately we have to leave little siblings behind.

Yours In Scouting,

Will

Bridging Pool Party This Wed. night at 7 pm, Homestead Valley Pool

Hey Pack 34,

Our final pack event of the 2006-2007 season is this Wed. Night at 7 pm. Bring well fed scouts in uniform and swimsuits! We have the pool until 8:30.

See you there,

Will Homestead Valley Pool 315 Montford Ave, Mill Valley, CA