Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Update

Krispy Kreme Glazed DonutAt our leaders meeting last week, we decided to extend the time to take orders by one more week.  This will not only allow you to sell for an additional week but it will make the logistics with Krispy Kreme work out a bit better.

The deadline is now Monday March 4th.  So we will accept orders until that date.  If you are ready to turn in you can still do so on Feb 25th.  We just will not be placing our order with Krispy Kreme until Tuesday March 5th.

If you are reading this and are interested in helping us out, the full details can be found here, and you can place an order by reaching out to us on the Contact Us page. If you live outside the region we can ship your certificates to you.

2013 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Krispy Kreme Glazed DonutSatisfy Your Sweet Tooth &  Help Cub Scouts Do Their Best

Cub Scout Pack 155 had so much sucess with the Krispy Kreme Fundraiser last year that we decided to do it again.  We are now taking orders for Krispy Kreme Fundraising Certificates that are good for One Dozen Original Glazed Donuts.  Each certificate is $8.00 which is $1.00 cheaper than buying the donuts outright at the store.  All the while each certificate sold helps the pack.

We are taking orders between January 28th and February 25th, all monies are due up front and to be turned in at the Den Meeting on Monday February 25th.  All certificates will be handed out to the sellers at the Den Meeting on Monday March 4th, or March 11th for distribution to the buyers.

So think about it, you can satisfy that craving, save a buck and help the scouts all at once, by buying some certificates for Krispy Kreme Donuts. These certificates make great gifts, great incentives or just use them so you are ready for the next special occasion. The donuts themselves freeze well too.

Prizes & Incentives

This year we are offering two prizes as well as helping the scouts with money for Summer Camps.

  • $50 Game Stop gift card – To the scout who sells the most certificates.
  • $25 Game Stop gift card – Any scout selling more than 10 certificates, and who did not win the $50 gift card, will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Game Stop gift card.
  • Summer Camp Funding*

*Any scout who sells more than 5 certificates will get $1.00 per certificate sold over the 5th placed in an account. This money can be used for Summer Day Camp or Summer Resident Camp in July.  These funds are strictly for one of these two camps and cannot be used for anything else. Any funds not used towards Summer Camp will be forfeited.

Forms

Attached is a copy of the flyer and presale form in case you missed the meeting and need a copy or if yours if full and you need an additional sheet.

Anyone who is just visiting the site and wishes to assist our pack by purchasing some certificates, please contact me directly through the contact form on the site, located at the top of the page.

Attachments:
Krispy Kreme Sales Sheet

Dressing In Layers for the Klondike Derby

Before we get to the layers, some  final words about tomorrow’s derby.  The Derby will begin around 9:00am “Rain or Shine“.  Please be there no later than 8:45am.  The event coordinators are seeking volunteers to assist.  Assisting will beat standing around in the cold all day with nothing to do.

Please remember to bring your neckerchief, handbook and a bottle of water with your son’s name on it.

Now for the important stuff — IT WILL BE COLD AND IT WILL BE WET.  The high will be 28 degrees at 2:00pm and we have today’s snow plus a few additional snow showers overnight.  BE PREPARED and make sure your boys are prepared.  Bring spare socks, and a heavy blanket just in case.

Dressing in layers

When it is cold outside and you are going to be out in the elements for an extended period of time it is vital that you dress in layers.  Below is some basic layering advice to assist you

  • Layer 1 – Under garments, heavy socks.
  • Layer 2 – Long Johns
    • If they are the Under Armor type, do not wear a t-shirt underneath it.
    • If you don’t have long johns then a long sleeve shirt and sweatpants work.
  • Layer 3 – Pants & Shirt
    • Pants should be something that can shield the wind; jeans are not good for this but acceptable if the only alternative
    • Running pants and hiking pants are great, a nylon mixture not cotton.
    • These should be something that do not hold water.
  • Layer 4 – Outer Shell, Coat, Hat, Gloves, Boots, Rain Jacket/Poncho
    • A coat, while not seen as cool anymore, is your best line of defense.
    • Hoodies, even if lined, will not repel wind and moisture.
    • Don’t forget a hat and gloves. Mittens will keep your hands warmer but gloves will provide free fingers. A good combination is cotton gloves inside water proof mittens.
    • Boots are a must *AND REQUIRED*

2013 Klondike Derby

On Monday we started prepping for the Klondike Derby.  Please note that the Klondike Derby is *NOT* the Pinewood Derby to be held in April.  The Klondike Derby is an event modeled after the Klondike Gold Rush.  The boys will pull a supply filled sled from station (town) to station  (town) performing various activities.  While most are fun and games, sometimes a few will challenge their skills/scouting knowledge.

The cost for the Klondike Derby is $8 per scout and it includes (for the scout) lunch, hot cocoa, a patch and loads of fun.  The late fee per scout is $12.  We need a final headcount and payment no later than Monday January 14th.  Anyone who prepaid the $12 will be refunded the extra $4.

As the date approaches we will be sure to let everyone know of the weather for the day.  Considering it is Winter expect it to be cold. If we are lucky we will have snow.  Snow just makes the event that much more fun.

BE PREPARED

To make the day successful lets and fun for the kids lets start with what you need to be prepared..

  1. Parents, be prepared yourself; you want to make sure you are warm, comfortable & dry yourself. The Klondike Derby is an outdoor event and we will be outside from approximately 8:30am until 3:30pm.
  2. Make sure that your boys are dressed for the weather, in layers and prepared for a change of weather.
    • NO SNEAKERS OR SHOES – BOOTS (Waterproof) ARE MANDATORY.  — The boys will be outside pulling a sled, playing games and more in cold, and possibly wet,  wintry weather.
    • Hat, Gloves, Scarf — Mittens are warmer but gloves offer dexterity. A great option are the soft cotton (knitted gloves) inside a pair of mittens.  This way they can maximize hand warmth but still have finger dexterity for activities without having to expose their hands.
    • Snow/Rain gear — In the event it will be a wet wintry mix or even snowy, if your boys get wet, they will get cold faster.  Their clothing should be in layers, which can be altered as necessary, with the innermost layers providing comfort & warmth and the outer most layers protecting against wind, snow & rain.
    • Spare socks & Shoes – Feet sweat, feet can get wet. There is nothing worse than soggy feet on a cold day.  Bring some extra socks and shoes to keep in the car.  This way your boys can change their shoes before heading home to keep your car clean and their feet warm.
  3. Make sure your boys have a bottle of water with them.  Yes, your boys will be provided food and drink but the cold air dehydrates you quite rapidly. For safety reasons it is absolutely mandatory that each scout has a bottle of water with them, labeled with their name.
  4. Bring your Handbooks & Neckerchiefs, we must have a minimum of one each per sled.
  5. Excitement – Have your boys bring a boat load of excitement.  The day is all about FUN FUN FUN!

 

SLEDS

I will be bringing the sleds, for your information each sled will have a box/crate containing the following items;

*One of each Cub Scout Handbook
*One each Cub Scout Neckerchief
*Four 3′ Lengths of Rope
*First Aid Kit
*Den Flag
*Filled Water Bottles For Each Scout
*Den Yell & A Lot Of Positive Energy

 

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

More on this coming soon….

Scout Day at The Franklin Institute – December 1st, 2012

Saturday December 1st is the Franklin Institute’s Astronomy Scout Day. It is a special themed program just for Scouts! The day  includes General Admission to the Museum, an explosive live science show, a film in one of our three theaters, skygazing in the Joel N. Bloom Observatory and a variety of activities to work towards badges, belt loops, pins, and more!

Full details can be found on the Calendar however I wanted to let everyone know that the registration deadline is Nov 23, 2012.

While this is not an official pack event, several of the leaders will be there.  Each rank has a multitude of requirements they can accomplish by attending this event.

For starters all cub scouts will work towards their Astronomy Belt Loop and the Astronomy Pin.  Rank specific requirements that can be covered are listed in the exhibit guides, which we placed on the calendar event page for you. Be sure to print it out and bring it along just in case they don’t have any of those on hand.

UPDATE:  THEY ARE RUNNING A SPECIAL!!! FOR EVERY REGISTERED SCOUT 1 ADULT CAN ATTEND FOR FREE.  EACH ADDITIONAL ADULT IS $13.50.

Note on Scout Days

From time to time different facilities around the city will host Scout Days, such as “Scout Day at the Franklin Institute” coming up in December.  Sometimes they are age restricted or restricted to either the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.  While we may choose to attend some of these Scout Days as a pack we will not always attend them as a pack.  However these events will often have perks for the scouts making them a worthwhile trip should parents and children wish to make them an individual outing.  Parents are also free to group together and go as well.

As I find these events or as others bring them to my attention, I have every intention of putting these on the Calendar for the benefit of those who wish to take advantage of them.  Just because they are on the Calendar does not mean it is a pack event.  Please click on the event and read the details of the event.

2012 Scouting For Food Sleepover

SleepoverThe sleepover Saturday night will be our first overnight trip as a pack for new scouts.  It is important that your children are as comfortable as possible. We will also be going for a mini hike during the evening and it will be cold so your children will need to be dressed appropriately.  Below you will find a list of things that they should bring along with them.

It is important that I have a proper headcount and payment in full no later than Saturday morning. We need to know how much food to buy.  Your scout must also be on the roster which means we must have any outstanding dues paid in order to get the on the roster and insured.  Note this does not count towards the $100 due by Dec 17th for the new year.  Returning Scouts, you are all paid up from last year.

Please be sure to tell me no later than Saturday morning if you plan on attending.

  • Warm Outdoor Clothing (we will be taking a walk and it will be cold outside)
  • Please bring a hat and gloves
  • Pajamas
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Pillow
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  • Flashlight (optional)
  • Necessary Medications
  • This includes emergency items such as inhalers, epi-pens, insulin and the such.
  • Items pertaining to dietary restrictions.

We will see you all at 9:30 saturday morning to collect our bags.

Scouting For Food & Sleepover

Scouting For FoodAll the events mentioned here are on the calendar. Please bookmark the calendar and reference it frequently.

On Saturday Nov 10th (tomorrow), we will be meeting at the Gym at 10:00am.  Everyone will be divide into groups with multiple adults per group and we will go out and place bags on all doors within our given area.

On Saturday Nov 17th we will be meeting at the gym at 9:30 am.  Again we will break up into groups and this time we will scour the same area collecting any bags of food left out for the drive.  As we will our trucks we will drop off the food at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Everyone will go home for a break and then we will head down to the scout building for the sleepover. The sleepover is $7 per person to cover the cost of pizza, drinks, snacks, breakfast.  Please note that only those participating in Scouting for Food may attend the sleepover.

In addition, only those who have submitted an application, paid something towards their dues, turned in their health forms and are now on the roster are permitted to attend the sleepover. This is for liability and insurance purposes. I will make a separate post regarding the sleep over.

NOTE:  IT WILL BE CHILLY – PLEASE DRESS WARMLY AND IN LAYERS IN CASE IT WARMS UP – BRING HATS & GLOVES!!!

Happy Halloween

Hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween. Due to our recent storm the Scout Halloween party had been cancelled.

Luckily though we have been fortunate enough to be able to reschedule the  Halloween party for Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.  Bring your ninjas, pirates and superheroes for some games and treats. This is an event for the whole family. The party will be held from 6pm – 9pm as previously scheduled.

I have attached the sign up sheet for a helpful reminder of what to bring.  Can’t wait to see you all there !

Halloween List

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Camp Hart Fall Festival

Fall Fest 2012The Camp Hart Fall Festival was a great time for all who went.  There were 8 stations lined up that the boys went to. They started the day running the obstacle course and then hurdling over hay bales.  Then they moved on to the pumpkin carving station where in addition to carving a pumpkin in small groups they got treated to some apple cobbler and a few rounds at shooting tennis balls with a 3 person sling show. Next they made their way to the Leathercraft station and learned how to imprint on leather while making a little medallion for themselves. Afterwards they moved on to the ‘Safety and Targets’ station where they learned proper range etiquette, the safety rules for archery and bb-gun shooting and then they learned a bit about proper form and were able to draw their own bulls-eye targets.

Finally we had lunch but only half the day was done.  After getting their bodies refueled they moved on to the BB-Shooting range and got to fire a BB rifle for a few rounds.  For many of them, this was their first time.  After BB’s it was right on to the Archery range where they got to fire several arrows into the bulls-eye.  Mom’s and Dads alike had fun at these two stations.

After the shooting sports we moved on to the campfire station where the boys learned a few songs, a bit about outdoor interfaith religious services and more. And finally a long tiring day came to a close with the Map & Compass station where the boys got a brief introduction to using a map & compass and then had to go on a scavenger hunt finding clues using what they just learned.

Accomplishments

For those that attended, while having a day of fun, they fulfilled several requirements at the same time.

ALL

  • Outdoor Activity Award Requirements
    • Attend a day camp or resident camp
    • Participate in an outdoor activity
    • Participate in an outdoor campfire program
    • Participate in an outdoor sporting event
    • Participate in an interfaith outdoor worship service.
  • Archery Belt Loop
  • BB-Shooting Belt Loop

TIGERS

  • Elective 6: Song Time
  • Elective 35: Fun Outdoors

WOLVES

  • Requirement 2f: Participate in an outdoor flag ceremony
  • Requirement 5d: Show how to use a hammer.
  • Requirement 10c: … Go to a park or wooded area… with your family.
  • Requirement 11c: Give two ideas on how you can practice or demonstrate your religious beliefs. Choose one and do it.
  • Elective 11f: Sing a song with your den at a pack or meeting
  • Elective 12a: make a free hand sketch of a person, place or thing (bulls-eye targets)
  • Elective 20c: Archery Safety Rules.
  • Elective 23e: Attend a day camp in your area.
  • Elective 23g: Participate at a campfire
  • Elective 23h: Participate in an outdoors worship service

BEARS

  • Requirement 1b: list things you can do to practice your religion
  • Requirement 3i: participate in an outdoor flag ceremony
  • Requirement 10a: Go on a day trip or evening out with members of your family.
  • Requirement 12d: Attend an outdoor event with your family.
  • Elective 20a: Archery
  • Elective 25c: Participate at a campfire
  • Elective 25e: Participate in a religious service at a cub scouting event.
  • Elective 25f: Attend day camp in your area.

WEBELOS

  • Web Requirement 8e (2 & 6)
  • Artist Requirement 9
  • Craftsman Requirement 4 (1/4 of the requirement)
  • Sportsman Requirement 3: Belt Loops for two individual sports (archery & bb-shooting).

 

Revolutionary Germantown

Event Details: http://cubpack155.org/x/2s

This weekend the groups that aim to preserve historic Germantown will be hosting their annual festival.  When we think of colonial cities we naturally think of Philadelphia but we often forget that what now makes up Philadelphia’s neighborhoods were once their own cities and towns lying in the outskirts of Philadelphia. Germantown was one such city located 7 miles North of Philadelphia. Visiting this neighborhood is literally visiting a city within a city filled with historical sites of its own such as the Germantown White House and Chew Mansion to name a couple.

There will be several events going on through out the day including a couple of live shows, which include two reenactments of the Battle of Germantown.

The boys who attend this event will have the opportunity to fulfill several requirements. Some do require the boys to interact and or work with others to complete.  Below is a list of what the boys in attendance can fulfill throughout the day.

What to Bring

You really don’t need to bring much besides yourselves.  You could purchase food and drink down there but it is much more cost effective to bring your own lunch which can also help with meeting the Picnic requirements.  There is a 30% chance of a few showers, so an umbrella or rain gear is always a good choice to bring.  However this is a rain or shine event. As they say “the show must go on.”  On that note a blanket to sit on while eating lunch is another option to make the day more enjoyable.  Also a notebook and pen to take notes for some of the requirements is a plus too.

To summarize all are optional as you will have to carry them but recommended:

  • Lunch
  • blanket (to sit and eat lunch)
  • notepad and pen
  • rain gear
  • camera
  • The boys should wear their class A or class B shirts if they have them.

Who To Look For

There will be several people from the pack in attendance you can check into at the event.  All you need to do is say hi and let them know you are there. We will be meeting at 10:00 am on the lawn of the the Upsula, directly across the street from the Cliveden House.

  • Tom, our cubmaster, will be there with his daughter Avery one of our pack assistants.  However they will not be so obvious to find. Consider it a challenge for the boys to find them. However no help from the adults allowed.
  • Karen, our wolf den leader, will be there with her son Jared. She offered to be the primary lead on this event and will be wearing her Class A so should be easier to find.
  • Chris & Shawna will be there with their boys Evan & Nate. Chris will be in his Class A and Shawna will be in her Class B. They should be fairly easy to spot.
  • Tim, our committee chairman, will be there with his son Jack. He will be wearing his Class A as well and should be another easy to find.

Lunch Suggestion: The first battle is at 12:00 noon.  I would recommend meeting up in one of the corners of the property to eat lunch, right after.  From within the property face the main gate and meet in either the far left or far right corner.  Karen will figure out which is more suited for lunch after meeting up in the morning.

All

  • Belt Loops & Pins
    • Citizen Pin Requirement 10
      • Attend a community event or visit a landmark in your community
    • Good Manners  Pin Requirement 1
      • Meet one new person (reenactors?, shake hands properly, and introduce self).
    • Heritages Belt Loop Requirement 1
      • Talk to reenactors about history, traditions and culture of colonial America
  • Outdoor Activity Award
    • 2. Participate in an outdoor activity such as a picnic or park fun day.
    • 13. Explore a local city, county, state, or national park. Discuss with your den how a good citizen obeys the park rules.

Tigers:

  • Achievements
    • 1G – Go to a historical society, museum, old farm, historical building in your community.  Discover how family life was the same and how it was different many years ago.
    • 2F – Look at a map of your community with your adult partner (Make sure you tell us where the map was ;p ).
    • 5F – Go outside and watch the weather (Bring a write up of what the weather was like to the Monday meeting).
    • 5G – Take a hike with your den (grab some of the others and explore the site).
  • Electives
    • Elective 22 – With your family or den have a picnic, assuming you all find a grassy spot for lunch!
    • Elective 36 – See a performance

Wolves:

  • Achievements
    • 4d – when leaving home remember to…. (Write a paragraph about what you did before leaving and bring it Monday).
    • 4f – Visit an important place in your community such as a historic or government location. Explain why it is important.
    • 10c – Plan a walk. Go to a museum with your family.
    • 10f – Attend a live program with your family

Bear

 

  • Achievements
    • 3b – Find out about two famous Americans.  Tell things they did or are doing to improve our way of life. (You can learn about a couple famous Americans at the event, write down their names for Monday).
    • 3c – Find out something about the old homes near where you live, go to see two of them (Upsula & Chew Mansion – there are others open too).
    • 3d – Find out where place sof historical interest are located in or near your town or city. Go visit one of them with your family or den.
    • 8e – Find out some history about your community.
    • 10a – Go on a day trip with members of your family.
    • 12c – Have a picnic with your family.
    • 12d – Attend an outdoor event with your family.
    • 18g – have the boys write about their day. (Remember to bring it on Monday)

Webelos

  • Anything the webelos could earn are preparatory items or discussion items for after the event.

 

Resource Links (click)
Revolutionary Germantown
Events for the day
Directions
Historic Sites of Germantown
Historical Information
Downloadable Map of the Area