Don’t forget the Beach Clean Up this Saturday August 3rd, 10:00 AM at Dania Beach… This event will count towards earning the “Summer Activities Award”… We are meeting next to the Dania Beach Pier… Parking is available next to the pier… Class B shirts and bring water for your scout… See you all there…
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Fishing Derby — One week away
The 2013 fishing derby is ONE week away. Are you registered yet? Pack 183 is running this summertime event and we’d love to have a big Pack 183 turnout. This is the first district fishing derby in 4 years and we want to bring it back BIG!!
The first 100 scouts will receive a fishing pole to take home with him. This alone is worth the price of admission to the fishing derby.
We will have fishing for catfish, bream, and largemouth bass. In addition there will be games and prizes. We also have special guest exhibitors coming:
– Sawgrass Nature Center – they are bringing an alligator and tortoise
– Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!)
– Broward County Waste and Recycling
– Davie Police Department will be there to do fingerprinting and ID cards
To register download the registration form at: Registration Form
Fishing Derby 3 weeks away — Are you registered?
The 2013 fishing derby is 3 weeks away. Are you registered yet?
The first 100 scouts will receive a fishing pole to take home with him. This alone is worth the price of admission to the fishing derby.
We will have fishing for catfish, bream, and largemouth bass. In addition there will be games and prizes. We also have special guest exhibitors coming:
– Sawgrass Nature Center – they are bringing an alligator and tortoise
– Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA!)
– Broward County Waste and Recycling
– Davie Police Department will be there to do fingerprinting and ID cards
– … more to come
To register download the registration form at https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_AfMY1nUI9HdW9MeGM4NGJ1bjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Strikers Soccer Game – Summertime Activity
Saturday June 29 is Boy Scout night at the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers soccer game. This is is a summer activity being organized by the Pack. The game starts at 7:30pm but from 5:30-6:30pm youths will have the opportunity to do the requirements for the soccer belt loop with actual members of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers. At halftime of the game all scouts who participate in the soccer clinic will be able to go onto the field and be presented with a certificate of accomplishment (belt loops will be handed out at the September pack meeting).
Does your scout have a friend who is interested in joining scouting or maybe wants to take in a soccer game together? This is a great opportunity to introduce friends to Pack 183 and a great chance to recruit new scouts into the pack.
Date: Saturday June 29, 2013
Time: 5:30-6:30pm Soccer belt loop clinic / 7:30pm Kickoff
Place: Lockhart Stadium Directions to Lockhart Stadium
Cost: $10
If you are interested in going please let Jeff know how many people will be attending by June 21. Payment can be made at the game or you can mail a check. Please make all checks payable to “Pack 183”.
Remember – To qualify for the summertime award a scout must attend 3 summer events. This Strikers game will count as one of the three.
Camp Elmore 8 week Day Camp Sign up
All Cub Scouts attending any of the six Cub Scout Day Camps will be eligible to attend the Elmore Day Camp for $ 115 per week.
COME TO THE
CAMP ELMORE DAY CAMP
Eight Weeks of FUN in the SUN
A Different Theme Each Week
Activities Include: Archery, Fishing, Arts & Crafts, Field Land Sports, BB Guns, Nature & Conservation Programs, Themed Hikes, Outdoor Cooking, Swimming, Weekly Guests and Special Programs, Leatherwork, Team Building, Race Day.
Attend one week, two weeks or all eight weeks. Camp Hours 8:30 AM-4:30 PM: Optional Field trips scheduled each week of camp to a local attraction
matching each weeks Camp Theme. Boys & Girls Ages 1st Grade – 5th Grade. Camp Groups are divided up by age levels. Extended Care available 8-8:30 AM and 4:30-5:30 PM for
Week One: June 17-21, 2013- Carnival Week
Week Two: June 24-28, 2013- Sports Week
Week Three: July 01-05, 2013- Winter Wonderland Week
Week Four: July 08-12, 2013- Pre Historic Week
Week Five: July 15-19, 2013- Community Hero Week
Week Six: July 22-26, 2013- International Week
Week Seven: July 29- Aug 2, 2013- Zoo Animals Week
Week Eight: Aug 05-09, 2013 – Wild West Week
There will be exciting Field Trips one day of each week that will match to the
Elmore Day Camp Theme for the week, that are optional for Campers to attend.
There will be optional Extended Care available for working parents.
(See back of page for registration info)
Camp Elmore Day Camp Payment Information:
Cost: $115 per week, per camper, when registering for any Three Full Camp Weeks Sessions out of the eight weeks, all paid together at the same time. Total $ 345. Due in Full 14 days before first week, of your three weeks chosen. $ 100 nonrefundable deposit due by May 30th, per camper including choice of the three weeks to reserve the above price. Deposit will be credited to Three Full Week pricing program total fees. All additional remaining Camp Elmore Day Camp weeks for that same camperabove are only $ 115.00 per week, if paid in full at least 14 days in advance of the Camp Week that the Camper is enrolled for.
All Single Week Sessions registered for, are $150. 00, per camper per week. Single registered and paid weeks, do not qualify for the above Three Full Camp Weeks Sessions pricing when added together. All weeks must be paid in full fourteen days prior to the start date of ANY Camp week that campers are attending.
Special Offer to any 2013 Cub Day Camp Attendee: Any Cub Scout that has registered, paid and attended any Cub Scout District Day Camp in SF Council during 2013 is eligible to attend the Camp Elmore Day Camp for $ 115 per week. This is good for any single week or any combination of weeks up to eight weeks.
No refunds for missed days or weeks. No transfers unless Campers are siblings and completed prior to start of week. Limited Space is Available, please reserve early.
Extended Care will only be $ 30 per week per Camper.
Field Trips will be individually billed and will range between $ 35-$45. List will be out soon.
Volunteer Staff Positions are available, minimum age16, mature Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Venturers. Service Hours available to volunteers after service is completed.
Contact Cliff Freiwald cliff.freiwald@scouting.org 954-584-4200 x213 for any questions.
You may register online or use the form below: http://sfcbsa.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
___________________________________________________________________
Please return to the SF Council Office (one per camper)
Elmore Day Camp at Camp Elmore
Make Checks payable to South Florida Council, BSA
Mail to: South Florida Council, BSA
15255 NW 82nd Ave.
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
305-364-0020 or 954-584-4200 Fax 305-821-6222
E-mail to: cliff.freiwald@scouting.org
Campers Name(s):_______________________________ Amount enclosed:____________
Parent’s Name(s)____________________________ Please Circle: Boy Girl
Address:____________________________________________________________________
E-mail:______________________________________Cell Number:____________________
Credit Card Number:____________________________________ Exp. Date:________
Signature:_______________________________________ V code__________(Back of Card)
Please circle weeks Camper will be attending: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I need extended care Y / N
?
?Scout attended a 2013 SF Council Cub Day Camp: Which Camp____________________________________
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Memorial Day Parade Information
“All gave some…. Some gave all“
Every year I ask the question “What is Memorial Day?” at a pack meeting and every year I get about 75% incorrect answers. Most of our scouts and youth believe it is just a day off of school. Some are partially right and say it is to honor our veterans. Part of being a scout is honoring and respecting the flag. That includes learning about and honoring those that respected it enough to give their lives for it. I hope before everyone fires up the BBQ and jumps in the pool you can come out and join us with many others in the Town of Davie Memorial Day parade and ceremony. Pack 183 will be proudly marching in this parade and will be observers of the service held at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds afterwards.
Date: Monday May 27, 2012
Time: Please arrive for parade lineup no later then 9:30am
Location: Nova Eisenhower Elementary School parking lot just south of Nova/BCC (Davie Rd & SW 39 St). Map from Weston to Nova Eisenhower Elementary
We will be organizing on the north side of the school facing 39th street.
We will be organizing on the north side of the school facing 39th street.
Dress: Full Class “A” uniform
If you are new to Pack 183 and haven’t had a chance to purchase the full uniform please join us and have your scout wear the Pack 183 Class “B” blue t-shirt.
Schedule: Line up – 9:30am
Parade step off – 10am sharp!!
Memorial Day Ceremony – 11am @ Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
We will have small flags for the scouts and siblings at the parade. If you wish to bring your own please do so.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone out there this year. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. My phone number is (754) 444-6813 for anyone that needs to reach me before or on the day of the parade.
Cub Scout Day Camp – One more day to sign up before prices increase
Only one more day to sign up for Cub Scout day camp at the price of $130. After 5/24 the price will go up again. The link to sign up for the Pine Island District camp is at:
http://sfcbsa.doubleknot.com/event/2013-central-broward-cub-scout-day-camp-130/1346832
May Pack Meeting
Our last pack meeting of the year will be this Friday May 17. Please note that it will be at Camp Elmore (map below) starting at 7pm. We will have gathering activities starting at 6:30pm.
As our last pack meeting of the year this is also our “graduation” pack meeting. All Tigers, Wolves, and Bears who attend who have been in the program this year will receive their new rank neckerchief at this meeting.
Camp Elmore
- 3301 S.W. 142 Avenue
- Davie, FL 34450
April Pack Meeting Information
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
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.