Monthly Archives: April 2013

April Pack Meeting Information

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The April Pack meeting is this Friday 4/26 @ 6:30pm at Manatee Bay Elementary Cafeteria.  This is our Spring Recruitment meeting.  Your scout can get a “recruiter” patch for his uniform by bringing a friend and having him sign up.  Does your son have one or more friends who he would like to enjoy scouting with?  If so, have them come out to the pack meeting and see what Pack 183 is all about.  We will be having new parent orientation during the pack meeting so they can get all the information about Pack 183.
Raffle Tickets for April:
 
This month we will be giving out raffle tickets for the following:
  • Show up 6:30pm or before – 1 ticket
  • Pass full uniform inspection – 1 ticket
  • Bring at least one item for our Spring service project (see below) – 1 ticket maximum (No additional tickets for additional items brought)
We are going to be holding to these criteria as
Full uniform inspection includes:
  • BSA Class A shirt (Blue for Tigers, Wolves, Bears & tan for Webelos)
  • Blue BSA or equivalent shorts for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears
  • Olive green BSA shorts for Webelos
  • Neckerchief and slide for all scouts
  • Scout hat for all scouts
  • BSA socks (blue with band for Tigers, Wolves, Bears & olive green for Webelos)
I have noticed more and more scouts coming to our pack meetings wearing either Class B shirts or Class A with athletic shorts or just showing up in street clothes.  Every scouting event the boys should be in full Class A uniform unless otherwise instructed.  The scouting uniform signifies achievement and commitment to the scouting program.  We want every scout to wear their uniform and proudly represent Boy Scouts of America and the “183” they wear on their sleeves.
At our last Parent/Leader meeting we asked that every member of the pack committee as well as our den leaders also wear the full BSA leader uniform.  Again, our parents and leaders within Pack 183 are going to set the example of wearing the uniform proudly and it is expected that every scout also wear the uniform proudly.  If there are any issues with why a scout cannot be in Class A uniform please let your den leader or myself know.
Spring Service Project:
 
Mrs. Romaniw has been kind enough to find a new service project for Pack 183.  We are doing a clothing and goods drive to support the Sawgrass Nature Center.  Please see below for information on the items needed for donation.  Do you have at least one piece of children’s clothing that is no longer of use in your home but could go to this great cause?  If so, bring it (or more) to the pack meeting and we will make sure it gets to the good folks at Thred Up.  Please see the other items needed below if you would like to donate those.  This is a great cause and right in our back yard.
 
Thred Up, a used children’s clothing web store is supporting the Center with this endeavor and requires that all clothing it ‘be in “like-new” condition without tears, stains, fading, etc.  The clothes should be freshly laundered and have the label showing the size.  ThredUp does not accept infant clothing sized under 12 months, junior or adult clothing, sleepwear, socks, under garments or homemade or altered clothes.’
The Sawgrass Nature Center (SNC) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to care for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife.  They also educate the public about our environment and its species.  If anyone wishes to donate more than clothing to the Center, they are always in need of
Bird Seeds, unsalted nuts, seeds & peanuts in shell, kitten, premium cat, ferret, pot bellied pig, rabbit and mice food.  For a complete list of items on their wish list, visit  http://sawgrassnaturecenter.org/to-donate/wish-list/.

Individual Scout Accounts — Every Scout Has One

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As part of our fundraisers every scout has the ability to pay his own way in scouting.  With camp cards every scout is required to sell 25 cards to help fund the pack’s general needs.

After the first 25 cards, every card sold $2.50 goes into the scout’s “Scout account”.  He can use that money to pay for things like:

  • Pack dues
  • New scout uniform
  • Summer camp payment
  • Camping fees
  • Any other scouting related expense

If your scout was to sell a total of 50 camp cards then a total of $62.50 would be deposited into his scout account.  If he sold 100 then $187.50 would go into his scout account (75 camp cards x $2.50 each).  That is enough to pay for pack dues and at least one campout.

This money is tracked by the pack treasurer.  It is held in the pack’s bank account but reserved for use by the scout who earned the money.

If you want to use the money to pay for campouts – instead of writing a check tell the pack treasurer you want to use your son’s scout account to pay for it.  She will deduct the amount from his account.

If you want to pay for Summer Day Camp through a scout account just pay for Summer Day Camp normally and then give the receipt to the treasurer and ask to be reimbursed.  A check will be sent to you for the cost of camp.  This way your scout pays for his own summer camp experience.

If you want to know how much your scout has in his scout account contact the Pack 183 treasurer Nell Forrester (NForrester@bellsouth.net).

Any money in a scout account has to be used for scouting expenses.  If your scout crosses over to Boy Scouts or he leaves scouting the money is not reimbursed.  It is a “use it or lose it” account….so why not use it!!!

If there are any questions please contact your den leader.

Remember….  There is still over one month left until we close out camp cards.  So SELL those camp cards and have your scout pay his way through scouting.

 

 

Cub Scout Day Camp – 3 more days to sign up for lowest price

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Calling all  Cub Scouts and Parents!

                      Time is moving fast – Don’t forget to SIGN UP FOR Cub Scout Day Camp.

      ONLY THREE MORE DAYS FOR THE BEST DISCOUNTED PRCE OF $ 115

             Don’t let your Cub Scout miss out on the Wildest Day Camp in Town!

                                      They will want to be part of the 

                  “Wild, Wild West”

At Cub Scout Day Camp this JUNE.

              Sign Up by Midnight April 11th and get the best early bird price of only $ 115.

                                     You can sign up at to following link:

http://www.sfcbsa.org/ProgramEvents/CubScoutDayCamps/tabid/226/Default.aspx

Camp will run from June 10-14th at Vista View Park!!

      Day Camps will have available early care and aftercare for working parents.

Camps have even been known to allow parents and leaders to volunteer for the week!!!!!

 

Regular Day Camp hours are 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM.  Before Care begins at 7:30 AM and

After Care begins at 4:30 PM and ends at 5:30PM.  Each Day Camp will be chock full of

Cub Scout Fun! In addition to tons of Sports, Arts and Crafts, Special Daily Events and

Cub Scout Shooting Sports there will also be Surprise Activities and Special Guests.

 

Don’t  miss out on this special pricing for the next THREE DAYS ONLY only.

                                          Why wait? Sign up today!

Camp Sawyer Campout Information

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To everyone camping with us this weekend,

I hope everyone is looking forward to this camp out as much as I am. I just wanted to send out a few reminders! Sorry it’s so long….Please read in its entirety! There is valuable and necessary information included.

Directions – To Camp Sawyer from Weston. Camp Sawyer is located at mile marker 34.5. It is on the south end of Scout Key. (Left hand side or ocean side) It is approximately a 3 hour drive, not counting pit stops!

Camp opens at 4:30 pm on Friday. You cannot enter Camp Sawyer before that. We are in campsites #2 & #3. Please check in with Jeff or myself upon arrival to know where to set up your tents for the weekend. We have a large group and we will have to be strategic with tent arrangements.

EVERYONE must bring 1-2 gallons of water per person to the camp out for the camp drink coolers.  If a family of 5 comes to the camp-out they should bring 5 to 10 gallons of water.  Please bring it to the back of the trailer when you arrive. It’s going to be warm and we will need plenty of water!

Pack 183 has a no electronics policy for scouts during campouts   We have a lot of older siblings coming to this campout.   While we can’t mandate that siblings not use electronics no scout may use electronics during the campout.

There will be no pack organized water activities.  Anything done around water must be done as a family activity and each scout must have an adult with them when around any water.

On Saturday morning we will be shooting BB guns at the BB gun range.  The camp will provide all materials for the event.  Please do not bring BB guns from home.  If you have shooting safety glasses you may bring those for your own use.

Scouts and leaders need to have both Class B and Class A uniforms for the weekend.  Class A will be used on Sunday morning for Scouts OWN and the Dolphin education program.

Weather Forecast – It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the weather in South Florida!

Duty Roster – The duty roster had to be changed up a bit. Please review for when your den is up for duty! But as always, the more hands, the better!

Meal Menu – Keep in mind extra snacks for your family! We will provide plenty grub at the meals, but if you and/or your little ones tend to get hungry between meals, please pack some snacks.

Camping Essentials  – If you have not camped with us before, this is a great list for you! In addition, please bring water shoes as those coral rocks can be pretty sharp. Also, bring rods and bait if you plan on fishing Saturday afternoon. There will be plenty of relaxing and fishing going on!

Payment –  If you haven’t already paid your camping fees, please mail to Nell Forrester 3962 Pine Wood Lane Weston, FL 33331.

Again, sorry so long, but we will be far from home and want to make sure everything runs smoothly!

If you have questions, please contact Jeff or Amy at any time.

Pine Island District Leader Awards Winners for 2013

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On Saturday April 6 at the Pine Island District awards banquet two of our parents were honored for their dedication and service to Pack 183.  These parents were nominated from others within Pack 183 recognizing their contribution to the pack.

  • Mr. Warren Howard (Unit Go Getter) 
  • Mrs. Sherrie Krueger (Non-Uniformed Unit M.V.P.)

Congratulations to our award recipients from Pack 183 who were honored amongst their scouter peers at the District Dinner.  Also, THANK YOU to every person who contributes to make Pack 183 the best it can possibly be.