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