B.S.A Cub Scout Pack 250 – Rock Island, IL.

Cub Scout Pack 250

Family Fun Picnic

When:  Saturday, June 5, 2010

Time:  3:00 P.M.

Where:  Rock Island Arsenal – Sports Complex/Sports Pavilion

Pack 250 Will Provide The Main Course

(hot dogs & hamburgers, buns and condiments)

Families Need To Bring: Their own table service, beverages, and a dish to pass. (Electricity is available in the pavilion)

You may also bring toys and lawn games. NO toy weapons PLEASE!!!

Directions:

Enter onto the Arsenal via the Rock Island/Davenport entrance. (Moline gate is closed) Adults must have photo ID. You will be on Rodman Avenue continuing east. Take a left (North) on Gillespie past officers club and golf club house) and continue on that until you reach Blunt Road. On Blunt Road take a right (East). Blunt Road looks like a bike path. It is right along the Mississippi River. Continue on Blunt Road almost all the way to the end (very close to Moline entrance). The pavilion will be on right hand side.

Please RSVP to laura.omelia@proforma.com with the number of people that will be attending from your family so that we will have enough food for all.

Call Laura at 309-292-7447 if you have any questions.

Hope to see you all!!!

Laura O’Melia 309-292-7447

Campout and Award Ceremony

Pack 250 & Family

Saturday - May 1, 2010

Rock Island Conservation Club

Time: 3pm

Feel free to set up and leave to go do any other activities like

sport practices, games etc…

Dinner: 5pm

        Each family needs to bring their own food, tableware and drink.

You can bring food to cook over campfire, cold dinner or bring take out. (You will also need to provide your own food for breakfast Sunday morning.)

Award Ceremony: 7pm

Cracker Barrel and Skits: Immediately following Award Ceremony

Pack will provide cookies, chips and beverages – feel free to bring marshmallows for roasting.

The Rock Island Conservation Club is located 1.5 Miles West on Big Island Road. After arriving at the club following road to right to the first campground site located on the right side of road. (It is same campsite as we used before.)

Rain Out Information:

If we decided not to camp due to weather we will still do the awards ceremony at 7pm. It will take place under the pavilion located next to the club house at the main entrance.

Class B Shirts:

The new Class B shirts are in!  We have youth and adult sizes.  If you want to purchase a new Class B shirt, please bring cash or a check Saturday evening.  Shirts are $15 per person, with all profits going to support Pack activities.  

Please call or email if you have any questions:

Laura (Bear Den Leader)

309-292-7447

laura.omelia@proforma.com

PINEWOOD DERBY

First order of business is the upcoming Pinewood Derby.  The event is this Friday, April 9^th at Eugene Field gymnasium.  Registration is at 5:30 with racing to begin at 6:00 pm.  The Pack is paying for pizza and will supply ice, plates and napkins.  We are asking scouts to bring the following:

Tigers – Chips or snacks

Wolves – 2 Liter Soda

Bears and Webelos – desserts (cookies or other snacks that don’t need utensils to eat)

With over 30 scouts in the Pack, and families, we expect over 100 people at the Derby.  Every Scout will receive a trophy for participating, and there are special trophies for each Den and the Overall winner.  We will also have special awards for design.  Any parent who can come early to assist, it is greatly appreciated.  Several parents have already volunteered to help set up the track, but we will need parents to help keep scouts orderly and to get through registration.

I can’t stress enough to make sure you don’t use a “Kit Car” from a hobby store, or try to use special wheels, etc.  Make sure to use the official Scout Pine Wood Derby Kit and wheels.  Mr. Wickey may disqualify a car if does not follow within the rules, and I would hate to see this happen.

We will also have three designs to vote on for a new Class B t-shirt.  We want to get these ordered to have available for the summer.  T shirts will cost $15, for both adults and kids, which will allow us to make a small profit to help the Pack budget.  I can’t wait to see all of you Friday evening.

PACK MEETING, APRIL 15^TH.

For next Thursday’s meeting, we are meeting AT the Quad City Animal Welfare Center.  The address is 724 W. 2^nd Avenue, Milan, IL.  A link to the directions is attached here

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=724+w+2nd+avenue,+milan,+il&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.150864,78.310547&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=724+2nd+Ave+W,+Milan,+Rock+Island,+Illinois+61264&ll=41.455368,-90.569143&spn=0.014377,0.038238&z=15

We will meet there at 6:00, and the visit should last until 7:15 or so.  Families are welcome.  We ask scouts to wear their uniforms or Class B T-shirts to this event.

DEN MEETINGS, APRIL 22^ND

Initially, we were going to give out the end of year awards and advancements at this meeting.  However, after last night’s parents meeting, it was decided to give out the end of year awards at the campout the following weekend.  So this night will be for regular den meetings, and will be the final regular den meetings for the year.  It is a chance to finish up any last minute requirements for advancement, or just have some fun within your own den to finish the year, or both.

CAMPOUT, APRIL 30^TH AND MAY 1^ST

Originally, this campout was scheduled for Wildcat Den outside Muscatine.  After much discussion last night, we are seeing if we can move it to the Conservation Club on Big Island.  This is a busy time of year, with many scouts participating in soccer, baseball, or other activities.  Having the campout closer to home will allow scouts to perhaps come out for the day only on Saturday, or setup your tent, go to practice, and come back to the campsite.

Friday night camping is for Webelos and their parents only.  Saturday is for all Cub Scouts.  Families are welcome.  Scouts can arrive around or after 3:00 on Saturday to setup their tents and settle in.  The Pack will provide a dessert, but you are responsible for food, drink, and utensils for both supper and breakfast on Sunday morning.  We would love for each Den to perform a skit or song on Saturday night (something you can work on at the 22^nd Den meeting).  We will have games and fun planned.

We will keep you updated on this event as it draws near to confirm the campsite.

MALT

May at Loud Thunder is May 15^th.  We need to register as a Pack, so please let me know if you and your scout wish to attend.  You do not have to stay overnight on Saturday.  If you wish to come out after lunch for the activities and evening ceremony, you can leave without camping out.  Early Bird deadline is May 7^th, with the cost at $5 per person.  After that it is $7.  Please email, call, or let me know if you wish to attend.

DAY CAMPS

The Cub Scout Day Camp is at Black Hawk State Park June 28^th through July 2^nd.  For Tigers, a parent must attend with the scout.  For all others, we need one parent per 5 scouts.  Registration is by individual scout, but I need to know who plans to attend to make sure we have enough parents for the number of scouts.  So if you as a parent can help out, even for part of a day, or one day, please let me know this also.  I would hate to have to limit the number of scouts attending because we don’t have enough parents to assist.  You should have received the registration form in the mail, which has further details, but it also available on the district website, www.illowabsa.org.

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

We will host our annual roundup for Kindergarten students at Eugene Field and RICMS on Thursday, May 6^th at 6:30 at the church.  Notices will be sent to the classes as we get closer to this date.  If you have a sibling or friend who is interested in scouting, this will be a chance to have parents learn more about scouting and pack, and to get registered.  New Tiger Cubs can also attend MALT the following week.

PLANNING PICNIC, SATURDAY, JUNE 5^TH

We are trying something new this year.  Instead of our usual parent’s planning meeting in early June, we want to combine this with a picnic and fun for the scouts.  Laura O’Melia is checking into a possible location, but we plan to invite families out for some late afternoon fun and cookout.  After supper, the scouts can plan while interested parents start the planning process for the upcoming scout year.  More details to follow on this also.

LEADERS

We are always in search of new leaders to assist the Pack.  We can never have enough volunteers, in every capacity.  For this year’s Tiger Cubs, we need to recruit a parent to act as Den Leader as they move onto Wolf Scouts.  With my youngest son to become a Tiger Cub, I will be looking for help with the Bear Den next year also, so I can help with the younger scouts.  Please let me know if you have an interest in serving as a leader or committee member.  There are some specific training requirement for den leaders, most of which can be completed online on your own time, and nothing overwhelming.  And there are a ton of resources available to help plan meetings and make sure your den reaches their goals.

Starting in February our pack will have a series of Religious Diversity tours to various houses of faith in our area.  This program is meant to explore other faiths and help to give our scouts an appreciation of their cultures and religion and beliefs.  Respect, tolerance and understanding is our goal and to increase our understanding.

Religious Diversity Exploration Program

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Religious Diversity Exploration Program

Pack 250 – Rock Island

Starting in February our Pack will offer a series of field trips to visit and learn about different religions.  It is our hope that by exploring differing faiths and learning about them our scouts will be more respectful and knowledgeable towards those of differing faiths.  Scouting is a worldwide organization that represents many

Faiths, Creeds and Countries, so it is helpful for our scouts to gain a sense of understanding and appreciation.

We will offer three field trips to visit the following houses of worship

Wednesday, Feb. 10^th @ 5:00pm

Tri-City Jewish Center

2715 30^th St.

Rock Island 

Wednesday, Feb. 17^th @ 4:30pm

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

2930 31^st Ave.

Rock Island 

Islamic Center of the Quad Cities

February 24^th @ 5:30pm

6005 34^th Ave.

Moline

Attendance is NOT mandatory but recommended.  You may attend all three or anyone that you can schedule. This is meant as a learning experience for both your scout and you!  All family members are invited to attend as well.
Class A-uniform is required for scouts

GOOD BEHAVIOR is required!!
Each of the tours will last roughly an hour and there will be time for questions following the tour of the houses of worship and an introduction about their faith.

Attendance at these events will suffice to complete the following Cub Scout/Webelos requirements:

WOLF # 11D, BEARS 1B (partial ), WEBELOS 8E,

Please contact Charles Dix @ 309-786-4142 with ANY questions

Scouts and Parents!

Here is the schedule for the next few months… Keep on the lookout for any updates/changes that might take place!

FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES

Monday, February 1st - Parents/Leaders committee meeting @ 7:00pm ( St. James Church )

Thursday, February 4th – DEN MEETING NIGHT @ 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 10th – 5:00pm ( Religion Diversity Tour ) @ Tri-City Jewish Center

Thursday, February 11th – ROUNDTABLE @ 7:00pm ( Singing Bird Lodge – Black Hawk Park )

Wednesday, Feb. 17th – 4:30pm ( Religion Diversity Tour ) at St. George Greek Orthodox Church – Rock Island

Thursday, February 18th – DEN MEETING NIGHT @ 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 24th – 5:30pm ( Religion Diversity Tour ) at Quad City Islamic Center – Moline

Thursday, February 25th – BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET

5:00pm / Guided tour of the QC Airport for scouts and interested family members ( Set-up time for event )

6:00pm – 6:30pm / Gathering time, snacks and games

6:30pm – 7:30pm / Blue and Gold Ceremony

MARCH ACTIVITIES

Monday, March 1st – Parents/Leaders committee meeting @ 7:00pm ( St. James Church )

Thursday, March 4th – DEN MEETING NIGHT @ 6:30pm

Thursday, March 11th – ROUNDTABLE @ 7:00pm ( Singing Bird Lodge – Black Hawk Park )

Thursday, March 18th – DEN MEETING NIGHT @ 6:30pm

Thursday, MARCH 25th – PACK MEETING @ 6:30pm

APRIL ACTIVITIES

Monday, April 5th – Parents/Leaders committee meeting @ 7:00pm ( St. James Church )

Thursday, April 8th – ROUNDTABLE @ 7:00pm ( Singing Bird Lodge – Black Hawk Park )

Friday, APRIL 9th – PINEWOOD DERBY EVENT – EUGENE FIELDS SCHOOL, Rock Island.  6:00 check in begins for cars / 7:00pm race time

Thursday, April 15th – Pack outing event – Quad City Animal Welfare Center / TIME: 5:30pm

Thursday, April 22nd – DEN MEETING NIGHT @ 6:30pm

Friday, April 30th to Sunday, May 2nd – Pack 250 CAMPOUT event at WILD CAT DEN STATE PARK

ALL,

Here is the December and January DEN / PACK meeting schedule:

DEN MEETING NIGHT – Thursday, Dec. 3rd @ 6:30pm at St. James Church  ( parents/scouts:  Please check with your den leaders for activities that night )

COMMITTEE/PARENTS meeting - Monday, December 7th @ 7:00pm at St. James Church ( review budget / pack registration / planning for 1st quarter 2010 activities )

Safe Kids Auto Clinic: Tuesday, December 8th ( runs from 5:30pm to 8:00pm )  LOCATION:  MILLS CHEVROLET - John Deere Rd.  Scouts and parents learn more about car/kid safety go through some special safety classes and scouts can earn a special patch! 

ROUNDTABLE: Thursday, December 10th ( Leaders and interested parents ) – Singing Bird Lodge – Black Hawk Park – 7:00pm  ( training for leaders & parents )

PACK MEETING NIGHT: Thursday, Dec. 17th @ 6:30pm at St. James Church ( ALL SCOUTS ATTENDANCE / EVENTS:  Christmas party / Webelos II cross over ceremony and MORE!  )

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JANUARY ACTIVITIES!

WEBELOS WINTER CAMPOUT: January 2nd/3rd :  Webeleos I and II winter campout at COLES CABIN Geneseo.  Arrive anytime after 1:00pm on Saturday.  Scouts/parents to bring sleeping bag & proper winter gear.  Pizza on Saturday night.  Pancakes/bacon/eggs on Sunday morning.  $5.00/per scout/parent and bring your own snacks/drinks.  Parents are NOT obligated to stay with scouts.  We do have leaders to cover the event.

WINTERS SPORTS MEETING NIGHT: Sunday, Jan. 3rd ( 12:30pm to 4:30pm ) Webelos scouts interested in earning their WINTER SPORTS pin should come to this meeting!!  Here is the flyer for MORE information about the program! Snow Sports Flyer 2010

COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHT: Monday, January 4th @ 7:00pm at St. James Church.  Begin planning for Blue and Gold banquet and cub scout religious diversity program.

DEN MEETING NIGHT: Thursday Jan. 7th @ 6:3pm – St. James Church ( parents/scouts:  Please check with your den leaders for activities that night )

ROUNDTABLE:  Thursday, January 14th ( Leaders and interested parents ) – Singing Bird Lodge – Black Hawk Park – 7:00pm  ( training for leaders & parents )

SAUKENUK LOCK-IN:  Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 16th-17th at the Two Rivers YMCA.  5:30pm to 5:30am !! Cost for event: PENDING.  More information coming but the THEME for this years lock-in is JOIN THE CIRCUS!

Lock In Flyer 2010

DEN MEETING NIGHT: Thursday Jan. 21st @ 6:3pm – St. James Church ( parents/scouts:  Please check with your den leaders for activities that night.

KLONDIKE DERBY: Saturday, Jan. 23rd at Browns Woods in Geneseo.  Start time will be about 8:30am.  WEBELOS scouts may ‘participate’ but need a parent to accompany them.  PROPER winter clothing ( based on current conditions ) is CRITICAL.  If your scout is not dressed accordingly, then he will not be allowed to participate.  MORE DETAILS TO COME!

Klondike packet 2010

PACK MEETING NIGHT: Thursday, Jan. 28th @ 6:30pm at St. James Church ( ALL SCOUTS ATTENDANCE / EVENTS: Religious Diversity Info )

PARENTS SCOUTING TRAINING DAY:  Saturday, Jan. 30th @ 8:00am at St. James Church.  All interested parents/leaders we will have a morning training session to update our scouter training for YOUTH PROTECTION and SCOUTING SPECIFICS.  FREE babysitting will be available upon request.

Also, starting in JANUARY we will begin a special CUB SCOUT RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY program for our pack.  We will be visiting various religious institutions in the area and learning about them.  More details to come.

Parents,

Below are two LINKS to the info data sheet our POPCORN KERNEL Brenda Thompson has prepared for us this year.  Please review them and mark down the critical dates as shown.

Also, I have included a copy of the 2009-10 budget for parents to review.  Scouting can begin to add up cost wise…  As parents ourselves we know the demands that life and kids can put on the family budget.  So here is a incentive for parents…  If at least 30 scouts sell on average $800.00 in popcorn ALL of their scouting expenses will be paid for by the pack!  Uniforms, books, camps and outings will all be paid for!  So how does that break down.. well, if your scout could sell 8 boxes of popcorn x 6 packs per box @ $15.00/per box he would sell $720.00 in popcorn.  That is NOT a lot of popcorn at all!  If everyone does their part and helps, we can make this goal this year!!  Below is a copy of our budget and the popcorn data sheets.

Pack 250 budget 2009-2010

popcorn sale plan 2009 for parents

popcorn sale plan 2009 for parents