November 2010 Update

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***

Den Meetings- Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria unless notified by your Den Leader
December 7th, 14th

Pack Meetings - Fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria.
No Pack Meeting in December

Special All Parents Meeting
Wednesday, December 1st at 6:30 pm at the Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria.

Coat Drive
Monday, November 29th through Friday, December 3rd from 3:30 to 4:15 pm at Belle Creek Charter School.  Please email me if your scout can volunteer.

*2011 Special Dates to Note*
Pinewood Derby - Saturday, February 5th from 9 to 2 pm at Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria.

Blue and Gold Banquet - Friday, February 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at The Margaret W. Carpenter Rec. Center in Thornton.

Details on the 2011 events will follow, but we would like you to mark your calendars to save the date.

 
Hi Parents and Scouts,
 
Thank you very much for all of your efforts in making the popcorn sellling a huge success for Pack 13.  We know that each scout's achievements are directly related to the time a parent or guardian shared to help make it happen.  So we thank you for your time!
 
Some items on the horizon for Pack 13:
 
All Parent Meeting
There will be an all parent meeting this Wednesday, December 1st at 6:30 pm at Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria.  Please plan on attending as there are several important items to discuss which are critical to the needs of the scouts.
 
Coat Drive
Pack 13 is sponsoring a coat drive at Belle Creek Charter school next week (11/29 to 12/3).  We will collect coats, gloves, scarves, etc., for those in need of these items.  The colleciton area is manned each day by a few scouts and parents from 3:30 to 4:15 pm.  Please consider volunteering.  We currently need more scouts/parents to help with this.  You can email me to volunteer.
 
Just a reminder, we will not have a Pack meeting in December because of the holiday break. 
 
A few photos to show you what some of the scouts have been up to this past month:

Our Tigers taking a tour of the Police Dept.

Our two top popcorn selling scouts receive their prizes

The pack singing songs at our November Pack Meeting

 

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

 

Please email me with any questions.

 

Thank you,

Arlene

Communications Chair

Pack 13



October Update

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***

Den Meetings- Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria unless notified by your Den Leader  
October 5th, 12th, 19th
November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th
December 7th, 14th

Pack Meetings - Fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria.
All Parents Please Attend The  Monthly Pack Meetings.
October 26th
November 23rd
No Pack Meeting in December
 
Popcorn Group Show and Sell:
King Soopers Brighton location (4th and Bromley).
Sunday, October 17th from 10 to 2 pm
Please sign up with Laura Jorstad.  Click here.
 
2011 Special Dates to Note:
Pinewood Derby - Saturday, February 5th from 9 to 2 pm at Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria.
 
Blue and Gold Banquet - Friday, February 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at The Margaret W. Carpenter Rec. Center in Thornton.
 
Details on the 2011 events will follow, but we would like you to mark your calendars to save the date.
 
Hi Scouts and Parents!
This is our first monthly update for the year.  We post at least once a month and sometimes more frequently if there is information you'll need to know.  You will receive an email with the link to this blog each time a new entry is posted.
 
First thing to notice:  The dates you need to know are always listed at the very beginning of each post so you have them readily available.  Please mark them on your calendar.
 
Popcorn
We're close to the end of the popcorn selling and we need every one's help to meet our goals.  Remember, the goal is to send all the Scouts to Magness Camp this summer.  For those who didn't go this past summer, take a look at the August Update post on this blog to see some of the pictures.  It's an incredible experience for the scouts as well as the parents.  But it's not free, so we have to work at popcorn selling to make it to our goal.
1.  Each Scout has a $600 goal.  Sounds like a lot but there are several scouts who have either reached the goal or are almost there.  Each of these scouts will win a marshmallow crossbow shooter.
2.  If a Scout sells $1,000 or more he will have a special event at Invesco Field, tour the facility and do passing drills and punting with some former Broncos! 

We only have until October 19th to sell, so let's do it!!
 
Please remember to bring your popcorn selling sheets to the meeting each week.  Prizes are given out and we are able to track our progress.
 
Scout Dues
If you haven't paid your Scout dues, please remember to do this.  Dues are $3 per month or $24 for eight months.  You may pay monthly or however it works best for you.  See your Den Leaders to pay.

Some photos below of our September Pack Meeting where Rose Red Elk aka Red Feather Woman, talked to our Scouts about Plains Indian culture and did a Lakota (Sioux) dance with them!
 

 
 

If you have pictures you'd like to share on the blog from one of our Scout events, please email them to me and I'll be happy to post.
 
Thanks!
Arlene
Communications Chair
Pack 13

August Update

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***
SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th - Pack Picnic
TUESDAY - AUGUST 24th - Cub Scout Join Night
 
Hi Scouts and Parents,
 
Summer is just about over and we're gearing up for a new school year!  This is a busy month for anyone with kids so we want to be sure you mark these dates on your calendar.
 
PACK 13 PICNIC - Saturday August 14th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
1. Each scout/family should bring a side dish or desert plus their own beverages. We will supply the hot dogs and buns and condiments.
2. Location - Elaine T. Valente Open Space Park (on 104th Ave. between Colo. Blvd and Hwy 85, just west of the South Platte River)
3. If your scout didn't have an opportunity to go to Fishing Derby he'll have another chance to earn his fishing belt loop at the pond.  We have fishing rods to give to each boy, so if you didn't get one, please let us know.
NOTE:  Adults bring your fishing license if  you have one.  No worries if you don't have one as there are plenty of adults who will be able to help the scouts fish.
4. PLEASE RSVP TO AMI ROWLAND AT earthami@gmail.com , so we can make sure we have enough hot dogs!
5. Wear your uniforms and prepare to have a good time!

   
CUB SCOUT JOIN NIGHT - Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 pm
Location - Belle Creek School Cafeteria
Time to join for this year.  We're expecting new scouts as well as returning ones.  Please come and sign up and learn about the stuff Pack 13 will be doing this year and help us recruit new Cub Scouts.
 
And now, for some Magness Camp Pictures!  EVERYONE who attended camp said it was awesome.  The scouts spent their time, canoeing, hiking, learning archery and bb gun safety.  We're going great guns on popcorn sales this year so every scout can attend next summer's camp.
 
 

MAGNESS ADVENTURE CAMP INFORMATION

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***

CAMPING WEEKEND - July 22nd - July 24th – Magness Summer Camp


SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th - Pack Picnic

Hi Parents and Scouts!

For those of you going to Magness Camp on the 22nd, please check out the details directly from the information sent by the Denver Area Council:

About the Facility
Tent features two beds with pads.  An extra sleeping pad for a third person under the age of 5 can be checked out from the staff.  Heated bathroom facilities include hot showers and flush toilets.  Webelos Scouts are encouraged to bring their own tent as part of the program.  Tents can be provided if needed.  Meals are prepared and served at the new Coors Commissary.

Check In
Check in begins at 1 pm on July 22nd and the first meal is dinner.  Cubmaster Don will be there at 1 pm and will be on the look out for you to help get you settled in.

What to Bring
SCOUT UNIFORM FOR ADULT LEADERS AND SCOUTS!
Clothes
Hiking Shoes
Flashlight
Towel
Day Pack
Canteen or water bottle
Rain gear
Shower shoes/flip flops
Sweater
Sleeping bag or 3 heavy blankets
Spending money
Sunscreen lotion
Toilet kit
Camera
Swim suit
Pillow
Pajamas
Heavy jacket
Hat
Bug Spray
Please label all personal items. 

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED:
Only adults may carry pocketknives
Sheath knives
Personal firearms
Pets
Radios

Weather
Peaceful Valley, the location of the camp, sits at 7,000 feet above sea level along the Palmer Divide.  Weather can change quickly, and campers must be prepared.  Afternoon rainshowers are common but do not stop the program.  Bring plent of clothes and shoes so you can stay dry.  Nights are often cool so bring more than just shorts. 

Camp Rules and Guidelines
Alcoholic beverages, fireworks and recreational drugs are not permitted.
Park only in designated areas and follow speed limits.  Drive only on existing roads.  Passengers are not allowed to ride in back of trucks.
Smoking only allowed in designated areas.
Pets not allowed in camp.
Do not use canoes, tower, BB guns or archery equipment when program areas are closed.
Personal firearms are not allowed.
Only adults may carry pocketknives.  Sheath knives are not permitted.

Directions:
Take I-25 to Exit 184 (Founders Parkway near Castle Rock).
Turn left at stop sign to Founders Parkway.
Take Founders Parkway to traffic light (Highway 86 intersection).
Turn left at stop light onto Highway 86.
Take Highway 86 through Franktown and traffic signal at Parker Road
Continue on Highway 86 through Elizabeth.
Continue on Highway 86 until you come to Elbert Highway on your right (just before Kiowa).
Turn on Elbert Highway and continue through the town of Elbert.
Turn right into Peacefull Valley Scout Ranch at the second entrance.
Dobbins and Dietler camps are on the left.  Magness camp is on the right.
Follow the signs to check in at Magness Adventure Camp.

Cell Phones
Cubmaster, Don Miller's cell phone (303) 704-7082
Committee Chair, Ami Rowland's cell phone (720) 837-3508

And now for some pictures from the Fishing Derby!  It was cold and rainy but everyone who came had a great time.  THANK YOU to the Andy and Sheri Collier for letting Pack 13 come out to their property for the event!!!

Fishing Derby Information

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***


SATURDAY - JUNE 12th – Fishing Derby in Nederland, CO

CAMPING WEEKEND - July 22nd - July 24th – Magness Summer Camp


SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th - Pack Picnic

Hi Scouts and Parents,

Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

The Fishing Derby is just around the corner.  It's going to be a lot of fun and we hope all of you can be a part of the day.

PACK 13 FISHING DERBY FOR CUB SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

WHEN:  Saturday, June 12, 2010

              10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

BRING:  Bring a picnic lunch and lots of water to drink (higher elevation - you're going to need the water).  If you have a rod/gear you'd like to use, please bring it.  If not, we have 50 rods donated for our use.  No live bait - only lures and we have Power Bait which was donated.

WHERE:  "Los Lagos" - private land owned by the Colliers - follow the directions NOT a GPS!!!  Directions are at the bottom of this post.

WHAT TO WEAR:  Please wear your uniforms and be ready to show pride in your pack


Our day has been planned as follows:
10:00 - 11:00 - gathering and LESSONS: casting practice / fishing procedures / baiting hooks
11:00 - 11:30 - lunch
11:30 - 1:30 - fishing
1:30 - weighing and reporting
2:00 - awards

And finally, here are a list of achievements that can be accomplished at Fishing Derby:
Fishing belt loop (lessons and fishing time must be done)
WOLF - elective 19
BEAR - achievement 12
Webelos - none

Directions to Los Lagos from I-36:
 
• Head towards Boulder on I-36
• I-36 becomes 28th street

• Turn Left on Canyon Blvd.

• Head up Canyon Blvd for about 20 miles

• You will eventually reach the town of Nederland

• Once in Nederland, you will come to a round a bout, head left through it.

• You will pass by a bank on the right, and a grocery store on the left.

• Head up the hill, staying to the left (Right will head to Eldora)

• You will pass the Sundance Café on the left, keep going

• You will pass a lake to the right, keep going.

• Approximately ¼ mile after the lake, there will be a gate on the right hand side, turn into it (across the road from it is a sign saying “Shoshoni”)

• Open the gate; the latch is a lift-up type in the upper right hand corner.

• Close the gate behind you

• Drive along the dirt road. Keep to the main road. There will be side roads leading to the right, always stay to the left.

• You will pass a big meadow and a house on the left.

• The road will fork right and left after another few hundred feet. Turn Left; follow it around a curve and past an uphill driveway leading to two cabins on the right.

• About 100 feet after the driveway, the road will curve to the right, turn into the gate immediately on the left.

• At the end of a 150 foot driveway, there will be a house on the slight right. That is us.

• Park wherever there is a spot.

Sheri’s Cell 303-378-8090 (call first)

Andy’s Cell 303-887-5939 (call second)

May 2010 Update

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***

SATURDAY - JUNE 12th – Fishing Derby in Nederland, CO

CAMPING WEEKEND - July 22nd - July 24th – Magness Summer Camp

SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th - Pack Picnic

Hi Scouts and Parents,

Congratulations to all of our Scouts who crossed over!  The ceremony was a big success and we're all very proud of each and every boy who worked hard this year to earn his achievements.

Thank you, parents, for everything you've done with your Scout to make this year happen.  Without your participation, none of this would be possible.  So again a big THANK YOU!

No Den-specific updates this month BUT please note the following items:

Fishing Derby is coming up on June 12th

Please plan to join us for the Fishing Derby in Nederland.  The specific details will be sent in the next couple of weeks.  Stay tuned....

NEW BEARS THIS IS FOR YOU:  The (now) Bears are planning an overnight after the Fishing Derby.  If the (now) Bear parents are interested in the camping trip or if their schedules change, please contact Den Leader, Andy Collier.  He will be sending emails with times and costs to these parents in the next week or two.

Finally, we wanted to let you know that Michelle Melvin is now home from the hospital and doing well.  She's resting and in good spirits.  If you'd like to email her with good wishes, please click here.  We're all sending good thoughts her way.

As always, please email me if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Arlene

Communications Chair

PS:  Check out the photos of Cross Over.  Thanks to Miss Val for taking them!  Also, if you didn't get any photos of your scout, let me know.  Val did a great job of trying to get at least one pic of each boy as he went through the ceremony.

April Updates

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***
TUESDAY – MAY11th – PACK MEETING / Cross Over Ceremony for all Boys.
Belle Creek Cafeteria from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.


SATURDAY - JUNE 12th – Fishing Derby in Nederland, CO

CAMPING WEEKEND - July 22nd - July 24th – Magness Summer Camp


SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th - Pack Picnic

Hi Scouts and Parents,
I know everyone is really busy right now, trying to finish up school and all sorts of other projects. So we wanted to touch base with you regarding some Scouting business:

1. At our May Pack Meeting all of our Scouts will cross over to the next level. As part of the ceremony, each Scout will be presented with a new neckerchief that represents his movement to the next level. (Example: Tiger Cubs will get Wolf neckerchiefs) We will have the neckerchiefs for you to purchase, which will save you the trip to the Scout store in Lakewood. Neckerchiefs are $6.00 before the May 11th meeting and $10.00 the day of the meeting. Please make checks out to Pack 13.

2.  SERVICE PROJECT:  The Wolf Scouts will be assisting the Tiger Cubs next Tuesday (5/4/10) with a project to wrap up their Leadership ribbon. Also, the scouts need to bring an example of a person that serves the community and what that person does to help others (i.e. fireman, doctor, police, teachers, etc...). The meeting will be at BCCS at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.

3.  Finally, A HUGE THANK YOU to all the parents and scouts who helped out at the Scout Show.  It was a big success for our pack.  Over 400 participants went through our booth.  Without your help, we wouldn't have pulled it off.  Also, special thanks to Sheri and Andy Collier.  They devised the booth and training, set up in the morning and then closed down at the end of a very long but exciting day.  We appreciate their efforts.

If you have any questions, as always, email your Den Leaders or you can email me and I'll forward to the right person.

Thanks again for making the scouting experience special for all of the boys.

Arlene
Communciations Chair

Webelos II Crossover Ceremony

Here are some pics from the Crossover Ceremony for Webelos II.  All of the boys crossed over to Boy Scouts and their new Scout Leaders were on  hand to participate in the ceremony. 

Congratulations to all these Scouts and their Parents on a job well done!

Information from April Pack Meeting

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13***

WEDNESDAY- APRIL 14TH - Cross Over Ceremony for Webelos II
Belle Creek Cafeteria from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY – APRIL 24TH – Scout Show at the Western Stock Show Complex.  Please sign up for a volunteer slot!
TUESDAY – MAY11th – PACK MEETING / Cross Over Ceremony for all Boys. 
Belle Creek Cafeteria from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY - JUNE 12th – Fishing Derby in Nederland, CO
CAMPING WEEKEND - July 22nd - July 24th – Magness Summer Camp
SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th - Pack Picnic

Hi Scouts and Parents~
To make it easier on everyone, I will now post meeting dates at the beginning of each blog post.  That way you don't have to dig through previous posts to find important dates.

If you missed tonight's Pack Meeting, here are some announcements for you to note:

1.  Dues:  If you haven't paid your dues, please see your Den Leader to do this.  As March was Spring Break, most of us haven't paid March dues, so keep that in mind.  As a reminder, dues are $3.00 per month and we will only be collecting dues through May. 

2.  Scout Show:  The Scout Show is coming up and your tickets and money for tickets sold were due tonight.  Please contact Sheri Collier if you have not turned in your money and tickets.  Also, we need volunteers to staff our booth.  There was a sign up sheet at tonight's meeting and we have approximately half of the slots filled but we still need your help.  We will have the sign up sheet at tomorrow's Cross Over Ceremony for Webelos II.  If you will not be at the ceremony tomorrow night, please email Sheri Collier to find out about volunteer slots that we need to fill.

3.  May 11th Pack Meeting and Cross Over Ceremony:  At our May Pack meeting (5/11), we will have the Cross Over Ceremony for all of our Scouts who are moving on to the next level.

As part of the ceremony, each Scout will be presented with a new neckerchief that represents his movement to the next level.  (Example:  Tiger Cubs will get Wolf neckerchiefs)  We will have the neckerchiefs for you to purchase, which will save you the trip to the Scout store in Lakewood.  Neckerchiefs are $6.00 before the May 11th meeting and $10.00 the day of the meeting.  Please make checks out to Pack 13. 

We are working to make this a special meeting that is significant to each scout and represents his achievements this year.  Please make sure you purchase a neckerchief for his presentation.

Webelos I will continue to wear the same neckerchiefs as the move forward to Webelos II.  Weblos will receive Eagle feathers, which are $2.00 each. 

You can pay your Den Leader or any of the Scout Leaders (Pack Master, Treasurer, Committee Chair, etc.)

As always, if you have any questions, you can post a comment here and I'll get it or you can email me.

Finally, here are some pictures from this past weekend's Kite Flying Day.  The Scouts had a great time flying kites and their trash collection service project was appreciated by many of the attendees who even thanked several of the boys.  Thank you, Heather Zern, for organizing this event for us!

Thanks for all that you're doing for our Scouts!
Arlene Guillen
Communications Chair

IMPORTANT DATES IN THE NEXT WEEK

Hello Parents and Scouts,

We have a lot of upcoming events. It can be confusing and we know it's hard to keep it all straight. So to help with the confusion here are some dates that are quickly approaching, along with additional information. Also, please check on the this blog as you can always find the dates posted in the most recent newsletters.
Here are the dates, listed in chronological order:

WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH FROM 1:00 TO 3:30 PM
WHAT: Kite Flying Derby
WHERE: Robby Ferrufino Park, West 74th Avenue and Carr Street, Arvada
CONTACT: Heather Zern
THINGS TO REMEMBER: Bring a kite if you have one. Wear your uniform. Bring gloves for trash clean up service project from 3:00 to 3:30 PM.


WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM
WHAT: PACK MEETING!!!
WHERE: Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: We are having the Scout Show demonstration (our booth theme is Virtual Adventures). AND we are doing our Charter Organization Clean up (community service for the school).
***Scout Show tickets/money due at meeting***

We will do sign up for scout show volunteers too. (Scout show is on April 24th and without the participation of parents, this booth will not be possible).


WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010, 6:30 PM SHARP!
WHAT: Arrow of Light and Crossover Ceremony
WHERE: Belle Creek Charter School Cafeteria
THINGS TO NOTE: Our Weeblo 2 Scouts are crossing over to Boy Scouts! This is the grouop that started Pack 13. The ceremony is very powerful for ALL cub scouts to see!

Again, this information is always available on the blog. The blog is sort of like an archive. If you scroll through, you'll see this information. BUT if you have questions, you can always email me at ruth_arlene@yahoo.com or leave a comment on this blog and I'll try to help.

Thank you, parents, for participating in these Scout activities. The time you give to our Pack truly matters and provides all of our boys with the best possible scouting experience.

Thanks again!

Arrow of Light Ceremony on April 14th

The Arrow of Light Ceremony is now scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th.  It will be at the cafeteria at Belle Creek Charter School, beginning at 6:30 pm sharp, and ending promptly at 7:30 pm.

Everyone's schedules are hectic, we know, but please try to attend this ceremony and support the boys who are leaving Pack 13 and moving on to Boy Scouts. 

We hope to see you there!

Also, remember the Kite Flying fun on Saturday, April 10th.  Click here for the information.

PACK MEETING POSTPONED AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAMP SIGN UP!

Hi Scouts and Parents,

Two messages for you:

CROSSOVER CEREMONY POSPTONED (message from Den Leader, Michelle Hill)
School is closed on today, Wednesday, March 24, and we need to postpone the Arrow of Light & Cross-Over ceremony.  Tentative date is Thursday, April 8th, but this has not yet been confirmed.  We'll let you know once the date is confirmed.

MAGNESS CAMP SIGN UP INFO (message from Committee Chair, Sheri Collier):
Due to the snow day we will not be able to meet on Wednesday....and that was also the magness Camp deadline. WELL we need to change our plans a little. SO here is plan SNOW :) or plan B.....

IF you are going to Magness Camp, please fill out your papers and mail them with a full check into the address provided on the forms.  Paperwork was passed out to parents, but here is the link in case you need it:  http://www.denverboyscouts.org/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=51&id=49045
Once you have mailed your forms and check (1 form per person) PLEASE send me an email and tell me how many people you reserved for.
I will be in contact with Dewey and make sure we are still close together in the camping area.

I will be out of the country from Thursday morning until the end of the month.
If papers are not in with a full check by the 31st of March, the fee goes up and you are also NOT eligible for the jeans day dispursement. Of course, we still have scout tickets to sell too!!!

I hope that this helps. Once I am back in town I will verify the kids going through Dewey and we will work on the amount that will be divided amoung the boys.

I hope you all have a safe and happy spring break!

Pack 13 is going to fly a kite! April 10th....

Here are the details for the Pack 13 Kite Flying Day:

WHAT: Let’s Fly a Kite
8th Annual Kite Festival

WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010

WHERE: Robby Ferrufino Park

W 74th Ave and Carr Street

(Inclement weather date is April 17).

We will be attending the Arvada Kite Fest as a Pack.   Be sure to wear your Scout uniforms!

We will meet at the park at 1pm on April 10, 2010. (This is an event open to the community that starts at 10am you are welcome to get there as early as you would like.)

Please bring a kite if you have one.  Heather Zern is still working on getting some donated and the city of Arvada will have some small ones that participants can make.

There are free activities as well as some that require payment from families for participation.

NOTE: They have asked for our Pack to help pick up trash from 3-3:30.  This is our way of giving back to the community so please bring a trash bag, and rubber gloves (trash can get icky so gloves are best).

Directions:
Take I-70/I-76 to Wadsworth. Go north on Wadsworth the 72nd. West on 72nd to Carr Street. Follow Carr around to 74th the park will be on your right.


The following information is the description of the event from the Arvada web site:

Let’s Fly a Kite--8th Annual Kite Festival


On Saturday, April 10, 2010, The Arvada Festival Commission and the Foothills Kite Club will sponsor an exciting event: The 8th Annual Kite Festival. This free family event will have kite flying competitions for all age groups. The categories include: the smallest, largest, highest and the most visually appealing kites. The Foothills Kite Club members will be judging, and trophies will be given out to the winners.


If you don't have a kite, not to worry, Downtown Toys & Games will be selling kites at a very reasonable price. Children can also make and decorate a small kite for free. And since this is a family fun event, there will be many other activities to participate in. These include jumping castles, a face painter, a caricaturist, a free art activities tent, many wonderful food vendors, community vendors and the Jeffco Brass Band will play from noon to 1:00 p.m. There will also be a couple new free activities this year.


There will be two kite building classes, held at the Majestic View Nature Center. These are on March 20th and 27th. The cost is $3.50 each. Call the Majestic View Nature Center at 720-898-7405 to register now.


Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 10th, and come on over to Robby Ferrufino Park at 74th and Carr St. from 10:00-4:00. Watch all those colorful kites flying, listen to some great music, and just have fun. Let's go fly a kite, on April 10th!

Go here to read:  http://arvada.org/about-arvada/kite-festival/

MARCH 2010 NEWS POST

Hi Scouts and Parents,

I'm Don Miller and I'll be the Cub Master for Pack 13 this year.  My son is a Tiger Cub and we've had a great time scouting this past year.  I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and working with you to move our pack to the next level.  If you have any questions please give me a call at 303-704-7082 or email me at tres_millers@yahoo.com.  And now for some March News:

This month we'll have the Arrow of Light and Cross-Over ceremony for our Weblos II group.  The boys in this group have spent the last month visiting area Boy Scout troops, considering which group would be best for each of them. We wish all of these Scouts the best as they continue on with their selected troops.

The Cross-Over ceremony will be on Wednesday, March 24th, at our monthly Pack Meeting.

DEN NEWS:
Tiger Den
No information was provided from your den leaders for this month. Please contact them for information on specific den events. Also check out all pack meeting dates listed at the end of htis post.

Wolf Den
No meeting this coming Tuesday as the WEBLOS crossing over is Wednesday and no meeting on 3-30 (we are on vacation). Regular meetings to start back up on April 6th.

Bear Den
Congratulations to all of the Bears for all of their hard work earning their Bear badges! Don't forget to thank your parents for all of the help they gave you in the process.

During April we will be working towards the Astronomy Belt Loop and planning a Den bike trip one weekend.

Start thinking of other Belt Loops we can work on as a Den.

Weblos I
The Webelos 1 are gearing up for their fitness achievement. Many of the boys will be working on individual pins. As a den we will also be exploring the benefits of fitness, eating healthy, drug and alcohol abuse and how to keep our bodies clean. You will be seeing us outside a lot doing activities and such. Thankfully we have the time change!

Weblos II
The Arrow of Light and Cross-Over ceremony on Wednesday, March 24, marks the end of the Cub Scout trail for the boys of Den 5. Four of the boys started as Tigers when Pack 13 first formed. The others have joined along the trail. We hope you can all attend this special ceremony where the boys will receive the awards that recognize their hard work and dedication, and then cross the bridge into Boy Scouts!

To all the Wolves, Bears and other Webelos, Den 5 Webelos hope each of you will have the opportunity to visit them as Scouts when you begin visiting Troops to make your own Troop selection. They offer these parting words:

"Do your best. Keep healthy. Have fun when it is appropriate and be serious when it is time to." - Josh Johnson, Troop 193

"I will always remember the fun and adventure I had as a Cub Scout!" - Henry Hill, Troop 564

"Have a very good time so you can remember it for a long time." - Diego Salas-Ray, Troop 564

"Stay inside the Pack. I stayed in 5 years and I loved it!" - Evan Haubenschild, Troop 523

"Have a good time so you can enjoy. HAVE FUN!" - Brandon Pass, Troop 524

"Do your best! Have fun. Work hard for your goal!" - Brandon Walker, Troop 315

Stuff You Need To Know:

SUMMER CAMP DEADLINE - If you are attending Magness Camp ALL paperwork and money must be turned in to Sheri by March 24th to particpate in the fundraising money! No late payments will be taken through me. You can still register on your own through Magness and still recieve credit for scout show tickets sold to help with costs.

SCOUT SHOW TICKETS - SELL THEM!  EVERYONE!  Please help sell Scout Show tickets - this helps the pack :)
At our Tuesday, March 16th meeting, Scout Show tickets were available. This is an easy sell at $10.00 a piece, which includes coupons to several businesses that everyone frequents.  If you don't have your Scout Show tickets to sell, please see Sheri Collier to get some.  Scout show tickets and money are due to Sheri April 16th!  And that brings us to...

SCOUT SHOW - April 24th - The show is held at the National Western Stock Show complex and it's a huge event.  All the family can come with the purchase of a Scout Show ticket.  The show has a lot of different boothes where the Scouts can earn belt loops, so a perfect opportunity to add to what they already have! We need help hosting our booth and need an hour of your time to do this.  Please talk to Sheri Collier to sign up for your time. To contact Sheri regarding any of the activities, please email her at:  shericollier@hotmail.com .

***MEETING AND EVENT DATES FOR PACK 13**

SATURDAY - APRIL 10TH - Kite Flying Derby

SATURDAY – APRIL 24TH – Scout Show at the Western Stock Show Complex
SATURDAY - JUNE 12th – Fishing Derby in Nederland, CO

CAMPING WEEKEND - July 22nd - July 24th – Magness Summer Camp

SATURDAY – AUGUST 14th Pack Picnic

***PACK MEETING DATES***

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 24th - WEBLO Cross Over Ceremony (6:30 PM) AND Friends of Scouting Presentation.

TUESDAY– APRIL 13th – School Service Clean-Up Project and Scout Show Booth Demonstrations

TUESDAY – MAY11th – Cross Over Ceremony for all Boys.