Cub Scout Pack 272 Newsletter

February  2003

Genius Kits – Nice job to all those who participated. We have some very creative scouts among us! 

Pinewood Derby Results – Thank you to all that helped, we had a great success! We even had to Oscar Mayer Weiner Mobile Racing with Us! It raced in the sibling category and was created by Amanda Gerold. All the scouts did a great job on their cars!  Way to go everyone!!

Tiger Cub Group (Racing in their very first Pinewood Derby): Levi Job, Jake Wetterstrom, Tanner Eckhart, Trevor Otten, Tyler Sandvig, Tevin Zavadil.

Wolf Group: Scott Betzler, Derek Elstad, David Bray, Joe Fasen, Connor Gerads, Brett Kvam, Jake Gleason, Birk Olson, Austin Lebrun, Ryan Anselment, Riley Wern, Nahtan Soltau, Nick Simondet, Lucas Meyer, Ryan Harper, Mike Zillmer

Bear Group: Bryan Haider, Nathan Simondet, Brent Pearson, Jacob Foote, Matt Udermann, Josh Taylor, Cody Strandberg, Scott Imdieke, Austin Brandjord, Calab Johnson

4^th Webelos: Cory Fuhrman, Matt Lavrenz, Mike Kociemba, Cody Cotter, Brady Wern, Andrew Mentzel, Jeremy Scott, Colin Olson, Jordan Johnson, Zack Schmitz

5^th Webelos: Kyle Zavadil, Andrew Pearson, Cody White, Stephen Klosterman, David Gerold, Andrew Scott

Sibilings and Parents: Robby Betzler, Chuck Bray, Steve Kvam, Mackayla Udermann, Jerry Foot, Cindee Haider, Josh Scott, Keaton White, Mike White, Amanda Gerold, Tom Gerold.

Winners:

            1^st                    2^nd                    Scouts Fav.

TC’s:     Trevor O.          Tyler S.             Tevin Z.

Wolf:    David B.             Nathan S.          Ryan A.

Bear:     Josh T.              Jacob F.             Austin B.

4^th W:   Andrew M.          Cory F.              Mike K.

5^th W:   Cody W.             Kyle Z.              David G.

Par/Sib: Macayla U.         Mike W.             n/a

Pack:     Josh T.              Andrew M.          n/a

 

 

We need copies of pictures from the Pinewood Derby for the scrapbook. Group shots are the best. Give to Cindee, Sue Pearson or Esther.

 

 RE-REGISTRATION TIME IS HERE!

 

       Registration for this next year is $30.

       Payable to Pack 272.

       Mail to Cindee Haider 1230 West River St. Monti 55362. 

       See form enclosed or put in memo: re-reg and scouts full name 

 

It is time to sign up for scouts again this year. As with everything this past year, the costs to register for scouts has risen. All awards have also had price increases. Yes, for those of you new to the program, we have to pay for every award from patches to beads. The Pack Committee has determined that the pack is unable to absorb these extra fees and must pass the costs on to its members.

 

The Pack Comm. realizes money is just one of the issues that we deal with. Our main goal is to help create outstanding young gentlemen thru family interactive activities, learning experiences and a whole lot of fun.

 

How much does the pack incur in cost for 1 scout?   We did an analysis back in May 2002 (about 1 year ago – this would be with old prices for everything etc.)  

For Tiger Cub / Wolf Scout / Bear Scout:  $57.35 includes Rank Badges, Arrow Point-Avg. 4, Belt Loops & Pins, Other Patches-Avg3, Year Pin, Attendance Pin, Book, Viking Council Registration, Pinewood Derby Car.

For Webelos: $112.30 includes Rank Badges, Activity Pins-Avg10 of the 20, Belt Loops & Pins, Other Patches-Avg3, Year Pin, Attendance Pin, Book, Viking Council Registration, Webelos Camp,  Pinewood Derby Car.

 

These figures are just what is given individually to a scout. This does not include the overall pack expenses such as rental of the gym that is new this year, supplies for Pack Meetings, although try to keep it to a minimum,  training for our leaders, copies, postage, and other expenses. We try to cover all these costs with the Pack Fundraisers. If you have other ways to help our Pack raise money, please step forward and not only let us know but volunteer to be a part of it. We are very busy doing many jobs as you can see by our need of positions to be filled.  So please volunteer and be a part of continuing to make our Pack a great one!

 

Our sponsoring organization: The Monticello Lions do provide us with financial help when we have scouts in need so that they can enjoy all the advantages that the rest of the scouts do.  We thank them for their support. Please thank them as you meet them throughout the years.

 

Blue and Gold Banquet –

Feb 25^th @ 6pm

(EARLY START TIME!!!)

This is the one you don’t want to miss – we have a potluck dinner and bring in entertainment. It is a great gathering of all our families. Of course the entertainment is a secret!  We will also have the Arrow of Light Ceremony for our 5^th grade Webelos and say good bye to them as they graduate on. Your Den Leader should have arranged what you will need to bring. Each table is to be decorated by their den. 

 

Uniform Inspection: come early to get it done table will close at 6:05 pm

FYI - Winter Orienteering Outing – Sunday Feb. 23 @ 11am @ Lk Maria State Park

Offered thru Lake Maria State Park. Beginner and advance courses will be set up in the Park. Instruction for beginners by members of the Minnesota Orienteering Club. Compasses will be provided if you don’t have one. Hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. $3.00 map fee required. If you don’t have an annual park vehicle permit, the daily fee is $4. Park phone # 763-878-2325.

 

 

 

 

 

Please, Grab your son and go thru his Book!  

       March and April are the last Pack meetings to get your awards.

 

      ALUMINUM CANS!  Keep collecting them: Mr. Tim Cotter will be collecting the aluminum cans at each pack meeting. 320-558-2304.

5^th Grade Webelos –Crossover for all 5^th grade Webelos is at the Middle School Auditorium Feb 22^nd at 1pm. The entire Pack is welcome to attend. Of course the 5^th grade Webelos should invite family and friends as well. The Blue and Gold Banquet Feb. 25^th @ 6pm will mark your last Pack Meeting with us and the Arrow of Light Ceremony for those Webelos who have earned it (make sure your family is in attendance).

 

Next Pack Meeting: See blue and Gold Banquet info.

 

 

Friends of Scouting (FOS) – will be coming in March.

 

Uniform Exchange:  Give Sue Pearson a call 295-0667. 

Up and Coming (mark it on the calendar):

        Mar 4^th - Committee and Parent Involvement Meeting – Community Center – Academy Room 7pm

        Mar 18^th –March Pack Meeting 7pm Pinewood West Gym

        Apr. 1^st - Committee and Parent Involvement Meeting – Community Center – Academy Room 7pm

        Apr. 29^th – April Pack Meeting – 7pm Pinewood West Gym

        May 6^th - Committee and Parent Involvement Meeting – Community Center – Academy Room 7pm

        May 20^th – Potluck, Graduation and new scout Induction – 6pm in the Pack (TBD which park)

Den Updates:

Contact Den Leaders for next meeting date:

        5^th Grade Webelos Wolverine Patrol – Mark Haider 295-5521

        Meetings 1/13,2/3

        5^th Grade Webelos Tiger Patrol – John Gerold 878-1651

        4^th Grade Webelos Dragon Patrol – Lee Scott 878-2432

        4^th Grade Webelos Cobra Patrol – Tony Lavrenz 263-1066

        3^rd Grade Bear Den #9 – Sue Pearson 295-0667

        3^rd Grade Bear Den #8 – Cindee Haider 295-5521

        Meetings: 1/12, 2/2, 3/7, 4/6, 5/4

        See Den Letter for locations and times

        3^rd Grade Bear Den #6 – Brad Munsterteiger 878-2875

        Meetings: 1/14, 2/18, 3/11, 4/22, 5/13

        6:30 – 8pm @ Munsterteiger’s House

        2^nd Grade Wolf Den #2 Mary Simondet 263-7607

        2^nd Grade Wolf Den #3 Steve Kvam 320-963-6901

        Tiger Cubs – Nora Job 878-1558 Joe Rose 878-1570

 

 

Check out the Web site: Pictures from a lot of activities are on there as well as flyers for all the activities. Thanks to Kevin Job for keeping us so updated.  www.soncom.com/pack272

 

 

Running Out the Door Reminder List:

Blue and Gold Banquet:

      Potluck item with serving spoon if needed

      Re-registration

      Camera

      Whole Family

How Many Hearts can you find in this newsletter????