Dear Cub Scout Parents,

I am excited to be given the opportunity to be your son's Cubmaster.  With the help of the Pack Committee and Den Leaders I am confident that we will have an excellent Scouting Program this year. 

Attached is our Pack calendar for 2011-12 school year.  It outlines all Pack activities managed by volunteers on the Committee.  In addition, you will receive a separate communication from your Den Leader on your son's Den meeting schedule.  

Your scout will also have the ability to participate in several other local scouting events put on by North Trail District.  We will communicate these events on our website when announced or you can sign up for North Trail’s weekly e-mail newsletter at www.northtrail.org. 

Our next Pack Meeting is Sept 16 at 7pm in SJCS cafeteria.  Each month I will be emphasizing one of the core values of Cub Scouting.  This month we will be discussing Cooperation.  We will be handing out awards, singing, and welcoming new scouts into our Pack.  Please plan on joining us for a fun filled evening.  

Here are a couple of brief notes from our Committee:
  • Please mark any rank advancements and awards for the Sept Pack meeting in Scout Track by Sept 12.  Please contact me or your den leader if you need access. 
  • Next committee meeting is on Wednesday September 7.  Any interested parent is welcome to attend.  We will be planning upcoming pack events.
  • We have an immediate need for a Popcorn Kernel.  Primary job responsibility will be to manage our Popcorn sales effort.  Typically 1-2 hour a weeks during popcorn sales cycle, with the exception on weekends when popcorn orders are due, popcorn pickup, and money collection.  Plan on 4-6 hours on those weekends.
Finally, Popcorn sales are in full swing.   If you do not have a Popcorn Order Form, please swing by my house and pick one up off my front porch.  Map: http://bit.ly/9fMc28  Over 40% of our Pack's operating budget comes from Popcorn Sales.  Remember to point out that over 70% of the price goes to local scouting.  For more information about Popcorn Sales, click here

Feel free to contact me with any questions and feedback.  

Yours in Scouting,

Hugh Harris
Cubmaster, Pack 777
469-619-7187