Pack 268

Cub Connections

www.pack268lakeville.org

In this issue of Cub Connections...

· Upcoming Events

· News and Updates

· Leader’s Corner

· Pack Leadership Contacts

· Pack Calendar

Upcoming Events – See below for details!

· May 30 Rank Advancement/Camp Out

· May 31 Council Pinewood Derby

· June 1 Open Class Pinewood Derby

· July 19 Pack Fishing Derby

· August Pack Family Swim – date TBD

Rank Advancement and Family Camp Out

Friday, May 30

Cleary Lake Reserve - Oak Grove Campsite

7:00 p.m.

Pack Rank Advancement and Campout will be at Cleary Lake Reserve, Oak Grove Campsite; Pack meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, but families can arrive as early as 3:00 pm.

If you are staying overnight please give a headcount to your den leader by May 25.

· Rank Advancement ceremony begins at 7:00pm

· Families on their own for dinner; best option is to eat before arriving

· Families asked to bring a snack to share for Friday evening

· Pancake Breakfast will be served in the morning by Dens 1 & 2

· Other possible activities include: hiking, stargazing, group games

· Link to Cleary Lake website: www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

· Families need to check out of the campsite by 1:00pm.

Council Pinewood Derby

Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1

Mall of America

On Saturday, the green flag drops at 1:00 pm to start the Northern Star Council Pinewood Derby Championship. Imagine one of the largest Boy Scout Councils in the country conducting the largest pinewood derby race in the country at the largest mall in the country! How cool is that?

On Sunday is the Open Competition! Any current or former member of the BSA or GSA, youth or adult and their family members can bring a car down to the Mall for competition. There will be race to determine the fastest car and judging for the “Coolest Looking”, the “Most Realistic”, “Best Paint Job”, etc. Registration / Qualification Opens at 10:00 am.; Closes at 1:30 pm. Race is at 2:00 pm.

Congratulations to Brett Branscombe for his 2^nd place finish, and Good Luck at the Championship!!

Cherry View Nature Center

Pack 268 will again care for the CVE Nature center during the summer months. We made such a difference last year, and our efforts were much appreciated. Den assignments:

June 9 – 23  Den 89

June 24- July 7 Den 1

July 8 – 21 Den 3

July 22 – Aug 4  Den2

Aug. 5 – 18 Den 4

Aug 19 – 31   GS Troop 24506

What needs to be done? Weeding flower beds, picking up trash, fixing/monitoring bird feeders, trimming bushes under windows and deadheading plants.

Thank you to Master Gardener Lora Berg for coordinating the Nature Center care. Please contact Lora for ideas on Scout Learning Opportunities available in the Nature Center at lora.berg@frontiernet.net

Fishing Derby

Saturday, July 19, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Antlers Park, Shelter C (by playground)

Food, Fish and Fun! A scout and family favorite, with fishing contests, sandcastle judging, and always delicious potluck dishes. In an effort to reduce bee stings, we are trying the Annual Fishing Derby in July.

Details on this event will be available in June.

Watch your Inbox or check www.pack268lakeville.org.

Pack Family Swim

Redwood Pool, Apple Valley

August 8/3/2008 from 5-7pm

Come out for an enjoyable evening at the pool. Lifeguards will be on duty. Please bring a potluck item to share. A date has not been set yet, but will probably be in August.

News and Updates

v Recruiting Carnival – What a fun night! Thank you to all the Dens for the great games and prizes, and to the CVE Girl Scouts for helping with concessions. We had 11 potential scouts come the carnival, and 6 have already signed up as new scouts – Great job recruiting!

v Lakeville Clean-up Day - We had a smaller group than usual (District Derby, Baseball Try-outs...), but with great weather and hard work we got a lot done. Thank you to Deon Lausche for helping to organize the group.

v District Pinewood Derby – Congratulations to Brett Branscombe for his 2^nd place finish and to Conrad Holzemer for placing 7^th in show! Brett will go on to the Council Derby at the Mall of America May 31-June 1. Good Luck!

v Scout Days with the Minnesota Twins – It’s not too late! There are 4 more dates throughout the summer, but order early for best seats! Ticket includes Lower level reserved outfield seat (Home Run Porch), Pre-game parade, hot dog/drink, and Twins T-shirt. Contact your den leader for a registration flyer.

v Gear up for summer! Gander Mountain gives scouts 10% off of items purchased for scouting.

v Flower Sales – Despite cold and rainy weather, the unloading and pick up of flowers went great. A big bouquet of thanks goes to Bob and Janene Haugen and Scott and Bridget Oslund for coordinating flower sales!

v Cherry View Nature Center – Pack 268 will care for the Nature center during the summer months. Please see Upcoming Events above for your den’s shift.

v Parent Participation Meeting - All parents are invited to attend the monthly Parent Participation meetings. Please join us!! Parent Participation meetings will resume in August. Thank you to Liz Tremblay for hosting the May 1 meeting.

Leader’s Corner

• Roundtable: This is a great opportunity for leaders to network, find resources, and stay informed. 2^nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Crossroads Church, 17671 Glacier Way. Roundtables are finished for the season, starting again in August 2008.

• Awards Deadline: May 1 for Rank Advancement – contact Kristen if you missed it.

• Pack Camp-Out: Please get a headcount of the families staying overnight to Deon Lausche by May 27 for planning purposes.

• 2008-2009 Planning Meeting – 2:00 – 5:00pm on Saturday, June 7. Location TBD.