September 2007 Newsletter
Pack Service Project
- Join Pack 61 at Whittier School on Saturday September 15th from 9 a.m. – Noon to help clean up the school’s Courtyard.
- Wear your gloves and bring a bag for collecting debris.
Calling All Scouts!!!
The first Pack meeting for the year will be held on Friday, September 21st at 6:30 pm!
- Join us in the Whittier gym to discuss this year’s activities, talk Popcorn Sales, and to meet with the DuPage County Sheriff and a Wheaton Policeman!!
- All scouts – new and returning- should attend to meet the new leadership team!
Popcorn Sales have begun!
- The sale runs from September 3 – November 3.
- Product will be available beginning September 21st.
- Don’t forget to offer the $25 Military Sale to Support our Troops!
- Set a sales goal and have fun!
October Pack Meeting Information
The October Pack meeting will be held at the Blackwell Forest Preserve. This event is an overnight campout, although scouts can attend just the meeting if preferred.
- Look for a sign-up form at the September Pack meeting.
- Scouts must arrive by 4pm but can set up tents as early as Noon.
- Contact Pack61Communications@gmail.com with any questions.
Scouting Information At your Fingertips…
Want to be sure your Scout earns all the belt loops and pins he has coming to him? Don’t forget to log onto ScoutTrack.com today and sign him up!
- ScoutTrack is a website available to all Scout families. Log in to find a complete calendar of events and meetings.
- Additionally, you can browse the activities required to earn badges and other achievements for your Scout. Chances are, he has earned more than you think he has, but it is up to you to let us know so we can reward him accordingly.
- All Scout families can have access to ScoutTrack.com. If you have any questions contact your Den Leader or send a message to Pack61Communications@gmail.com today!
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.
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