October 2007 Newsletter

October Pack Meeting Information

    The October Pack meeting will be held at the Blackwell Forest Preserve this Saturday October 20th. This event is an overnight campout, although scouts can attend just the meeting if preferred.

    Boy Scout Troop 373 will be on hand to help teach knot-tying and other skills.

    Schedule of Events:

  • Check-in 1PM Saturday.
  • Dinner is at 5:30 – please provide your own foil meal and drink/dessert.
  • Campfire and Awards ceremony after dinner – all Bobcats will receive their badges at this ceremony.
  • Breakfast on Sunday morning is provided.
  • Contact Andy Mack at agmack@mac.com with questions.
     

Popcorn Sales are being tallied!

  • Thanks to all who participated this weekend in the Show-N-Sells.
  • If additional sales are needed, we will let you know – keep your eyes
    open for additional communications.

November Pack Meeting Information

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! November’s meeting is right around
the corner on November 9th and includes a campout at Cantigny Park.

  • Additional details will follow very soon regarding signup for this event.

2007-08 Calendar of Events

Date

Activity

September 15

Courtyard Clean-up at Whittier School

September 21

September Pack Meeting with County Sheriff and Wheaton Police

October 20

October Pack Meeting – Camping Overnight at Blackwell Forest Preserve
All Bobcats must attend!

November 9

November Pack Meeting and camping at Cantigny

November 30

Lifetime Fitness

December 14

December Pack Meeting/Service Project and Pizza Party

January 25

Arrow of Light Ceremony
All Webelos must attend!

February 24

Pinewood Derby

March 7

Family Overnight at the Field Museum

April 18

Blue and Gold Dinner

May 17

Overnight Campout – venue TBD

May 26

Memorial Day Parade

We will continue using email to communicate the monthly newsletter to all Scout families.  You can direct questions, comments, or feedback for any event to Pack61Communications@gmail.com.