Pack 999 News

Scouting America registration, at least half of pack dues, signup & payments for both upcoming campouts, and medical forms should be taken care of by the end of the next meeting on Sep 15^th . I do apologize that there were some issues with the link at the last meeting but they are working now.

Allatoona cleanup/camping signup: https://atcleanup.scoutpack999.org

Trailblazer signup: https://trailblazer.scoutpack999.org

Medical forms all scouting events: https://medical.scoutpack999.org

Upload completed medical forms: https://healthform.scoutpack999.org

(or give completed forms to us at next meeting)

You can use one of the payment options below or bring cash or check to the next meeting. Please indicate either on the check or in the electronic payment what and who it is for. 

Cash App

This program works because of dedicated volunteers and parents like you not to mention our great youth that strive to be the best. We need you to help in any way that your time allows to continue this great program for our youth. We cannot do this without your help and leadership. Please consider contributing some of your time, helping in any manner that your skills allow.

There is online and hands-on training available for all these positions. We would not throw you into this without first working with you to help you understand what is expected and how to deliver the service. For example, you could start as an assistant to get the hang of everything and if you feel comfortable take on the lead role when you are ready.

Direct contact leader roles we are in need of:

• • Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders – currently most of our den leaders do not have or will not have youth in Cub Scouts next year. That does not mean they will all be disappearing after this year, but we do need to be respectful of their commitment to their time. These roles are more about presenting an already created and outlined plan to our youth, guiding, leading and allowing them to earn their adventures and ultimately their rank. In the leader role you would be expected to attend most of the meetings and when you were unavailable, your assistant could sit in. You would need some organizational skills to keep track of things and organize how you would like to present the lesson plan which is already out there. All the information needed to do this is online and easily accessible.
• • Assistant Cub Master (to possibly become next cub master) – this person assists the Cubmaster, The Cubmaster is responsible for providing support to our Den Leaders and in addition, they plan and run our pack meetings/events. Overall, they are the ones the bring life to the program that the pack committee and Scouting America have put together. You would need organizational skills, creativity, fun upbeat personality that gets along great with our youth, one the works great in a team while able to be flexible and able to think on their feet.

Committee roles we are in need of:

• • Activities Coordinator – this person would help plan and coordinate our events/activities.  Some of the activities and events could include:
    • our safety day where we bring in our first responder to a meeting
    • rain gutter regatta
    • pinewood derby
    • coordinate our partnership with our local schools help them when needed
    • help plan outdoor hikes and camping trips
    • help with recruitment
• • Secretary – this role plays a crucial role in maintaining the pack’s records and ensuring effective communication among the pack’s members. The responsibilities of a Cub Scout Secretary include:
    • Keeping minutes for meetings: Documenting decisions and actions taken during pack meetings
    • Maintaining records: Keeping up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement
    • Handling correspondence: Writing letters of appreciation, requests for reservations, or ordering supplies
    • Providing resources: Offering forms and materials to den leaders and other adults involved in the pack
    • Facilitating communication: Ensuring that all pack members are informed about pack activities and events
    • Maintains medical forms for our scouts
    • Work as quartermaster in helping to track and maintain our equipment and material supplies
    • The Secretary is essential for the smooth operation of the pack, ensuring that all records are accurate and that communication is clear and timely
    • They step up to help other members when needed and is the all around, go to person. They are “the oil in the engine”
• • Assistant Treasurer (to become future treasurer) – this role would help the treasurer and would hopefully take on the full treasurer role in the future. The Treasurer is crucial for the financial health of the unit. The Treasurer is responsible for managing the unit’s funds, ensuring proper record-keeping, and preparing financial statements. Here are the key responsibilities of the Cub Scout Treasurer:
    • Manage Unit Funds: Handle the unit’s funds, including managing dues, fundraisers, and other expenses
    • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate financial records, including balance sheets and expense reports
    • Financial Planning: Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program, including budget development and revision
    • Budget Approval: Approve all budget expenditures and ensure disbursements are within budget allowances
    • Financial Training: Encourage thrift training within the pack and explain the financial plan to den leaders and families
    • Financial Reporting: Periodically report on the pack’s financial condition at monthly meetings
    • The Treasurer’s role is vital for the success of the Scout program and the reputation of the unit. It requires organization, attention to detail, and commitment to financial discipline.

  • Marketing Coordinator – this role would handle the social media, digital presence and work with our community to promote the pack

Date: Oct 3^rd – 5^th,

Arrival: Friday the 3^rd already fed and no earlier than 6pm

Location: Bert Admas Scout Camp, 218 Scout Road, Covington, Georgia 30016

Camp Cost with food: $45/under 5 years old, $55/youth 5-18 years old, $40/adult 18+

Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Some kind of fruit
Lunch: Hotdogs, Chips
Dinner: One Pot Meal (chicken, rice, vegies) Think Stew. We did this last year and everyone loved it.

Water and coffee will be available for drinking, and most likely the trading post will be open for snacks.

The pack will bring and prepare food for everyone unless you choose to bring your own in which case please let us know so that we do not purchase extra food. We may be sharing our site with others, there are bathhouses, sites have raised wood platforms for smaller tents when you arrive early enough, site shared fire ring, and there is a small possibility there might be electricity.

Trailblazer signup: https://trailblazer.scoutpack999.org

Date: Sep 26^th – 28^th

Arrival: Friday the 26^th already fed and no earlier than 6pm

Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Rd, Acworth, GA 30102

Camp Cost with food: No camp cost, each meal is $6 per meal per person

The pack will bring and prepare food for those that indicated they would like food for the event on the signup.  There with be outhouses and limited or no bathhouses available, we will be sharing the entire location with others cleaning up and maybe a shared fire ring. There will not be electricity available. This is more primitive of a camping location.

Our menu for the upcoming Allatoona Cleanup Campout is:

Breakfast: French Toast, Sausage, OJ, Some type of fruit
Lunch: Make your own sandwich (turkey, ham, provolone, onion, etc)
Dinner: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad
Breakfast: Muffins, OJ, milk

As always, we will have water and coffee to drink

Allatoona cleanup/camping signup: https://atcleanup.scoutpack999.org

• A parent or guardian is expected to accompany their child(ren) while camping. For more mature older scouts, like 3^rd grade and above, you could find another parent to act as their guardian, but that is between you and that parent.
• You are more than welcome to bring snacks and any other food to a campout but remember any food in your tent could attract unwanted animals, pest or insects, even if sealed in a container. The only Lions, Tigers and Bears that I want to see close to our tents, are our scouts.
• No open toe or heeled shoes unless used in the shower or waterfront. This means no crocks, sandals, slides, or otherwise open shoes. I am sure you will see people roaming around camp in these types of footwear. It is a safety hazard (I can show you pictures), and you will not be allowed to participate in any of the range and target activities while at camp if you do not meet this requirement. And extra pair of shoes is optional and recommended if rain is expected.
• Please do not to bring aerosols – that means do not bring any sunblock, deodorant, insect repellant or other aerosol cans to camp. If sprayed near or inside a tent it can destroy the tent fabric and remove the waterproofing. In some cases, some aerosols when sprayed near a painted surface, like a car, can cause significant paint damage. Instead bring a pump spray, stick, or bottle that you apply with your hand.
• Tent that is big enough for your family to be comfortable but still easy to setup and manage. Remember that you are only really in your tent to sleep and change clothes. If you want to stand up in your tent, you may need to get a larger tent, which tend to be taller also.

• Sleeping bag that meets your weather requirements. If the bag does not have a rating on it, then it would be suitable for warmer temperatures, or it was just not rated. If there is a rating on the bag, remember that number is the temperature that you will live and not die at. You need to add about 15 degrees to that number for the comfort temperature. If your bag is rated to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, then that means you would be comfortable to about 47 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Raingear (Scout essentials item) – definably a rain jacket and if you wish to have a pair or rain pants that would be optional
• Refillable water bottle (Scout essentials item)
• Flashlight (Scout essentials item) with extra batteries
• Hat (optional) – could be useful for those of us that do not have any of “natural” head covering
• Sunblock (NON AEROSOL, Scout essentials item) to keep the sun at bay. A crispy Scout is not a happy Scout.
• Daypack (Scout essentials item) – a small lightweight backpack to carry your stuff around of the day.
• Pillow – a small camp pillow is best due to it being small and portable but if you prefer comfort and luxury then a normal bed pillow will work. A rolled-up sweatshirt also works if you are trying to save room.
• Bathroom stuff with lightweight towel
• Clothes appropriate for weather
• Sleeping pad is optional but is nice especially for us adults
• Insect repellant (NON AERSOL) is optional but recommended

Currently Virginia Diner and the Scouting America Camp Cards do not support online sales. We normally set up show and sells for the camp cards each year and maybe next year for the nuts. About 50% of the money your Scout raises in the Virgina Diner Nut fundraiser is profit for your Scout directly and will go into their Scout account of help fund their adventures through Scouting. The order forms and money will be due no later than Oct 27^th at the “spooky” den meetings.

The Appalachian Trail District is putting on Adventure Quest next Saturday 9/6 from 9am to 3pm at Boling Park in Canton. There is a small signup fee and there will be lots of fun activities for your youth to participate in and food available for purchase. This is an individual event and you can sign up at Tentaroo Registration. You will need to set up a login to Tentaroo if you do not have one. Tentaroo is what the Atlanta Area Council uses to sign up for events so you will probably use it in the future at some point.