Welcome to Pack 11 
Our next Pack meeting is:
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
This month's theme is having a RESOURCEFULNESS
6:30 pm @ Faith Community Church
Remember, all advancements, awards and / or achievements must be logged into
ScoutTrack by no later than midnight Sunday, February 12th.
If you ever have any questions, you can always contact us at: info@pack-11.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., March 4 Saturday, March 17
Pinewood Derby Race Day Blue & Gold Banquet
Race Day Jacksonville Country
Camp Echockotee Day School
2:00 pm 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
click above event for more details and/or registration forms.
It's PINEWOOD DERBY time!
Sunday, March 4
RACE DAY!
Camp Echockotee
2:00 pm
Stayed tuned...
more details to follow.
BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET
Saturday, March 17th
Jacksonville Country Day
School.
5:00pm - 7:30 pm
Pack-11 T-Shirts
We have extra Pack-11 T-Shirts in several sizes and are available for sale on a first-come / first-serve basis at all Pack Meetings. If you would like one sooner, please contact Kathy McDonald at mailto:kathy@pack-11.org. TShirts are $12 each. Saturday, March 17thJacksonville Country DaySchool.Pack-11 T-Shirts
Pack Meeting Conduct
Reminders
1) Scouts need to sit with their den and remain seating during the Pack Meeting. They are not allowed to leave the main area unless they need to go to the restroom in which case, they MUST be accompanied by a parent.
2) No child is allowed up on the stage unless they are getting an award or asked to come up.
3) ALL scouts need to wear their “Class A” uniforms at pack meetings. Shirts MUST be tucked in. Any scout who shows up without a proper uniform, needs to explain to the Cubmaster why he did not wear it.
4) As soon as the meeting ends, please have your scout pick up any trash on the floor and throw it away in the trash can.
From Victoria Worthley,
Pack Committee Chair
Where scouting is fun... with a purpose.
The scouts, families and leaders of Pack 11 are off to another great year! Lots of activities and events are planned to keep our scouts busy.
Our Pack Meetings are designed to reinforce several of the 12 Core Values of Scouting, including citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resoursefulness, respect and responsibility.
Our 2011 topics are:
October - Citizenship
Nov/Dec -Responsibility and Respect
January - Positive Attitude February - Courage
All activities and events are designed to help our scouts meet requirements for advancing to their next rank, while at the same time having fun and learning valueable lessons along the way. We also believe that an important part of scouting is giving back to the community, and therefore, encourage our scouts to participate in some of the many community service projects we will be working on this year.
We have a great program for boys in first through fifth grade. Most of our scouts attend either Timberlin Creek Elementary School or Liberty Pines Academy, but we welcome any boys in the area who are interested in Cub Scouting.
Pack 11 meets at 6:30pm generaly on the third Thursday* of each month at Faith Community Church - 3450 C.R. 210 W
(just west of Cimarrone Golf and Country Club).
* There are a few instances this year when the Pack Meeting will take place on a different night. Always check the calendar on the home page for up-to-date times, date and information.
Some of our annual activities include: Family Campouts, Community Service Projects, Fundraisers, the Blue and Gold Banquet, Hiking, the Pinewood Derby, Field Trips, and much more.
Our Pack is made up of several dens. Dens are groups of 6-10 boys of the same age/grade. Dens usually meet twice a month and work on completing achievements designed to move your scout to the next rank. The Den leader and families decide upon specific times and locations. If you know someone else that might be interested in joining our Pack, pass on our information. Boys can join scouts anytime.
And, please feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions. I can be reached at: victoria@pack-11.org.
Please welcome our new Cub Master, Erik Bailey
Erik is a former Eagle Scout and father to one of our new Tiger Cubs. Erik is full of energy and enthusiasm and lots of good ideas. He is looking forward to meeting all the boys and we will all enjoy getting to know him as well. Additionally, we'd like to welcome and thank several parents who have agreed to take on some specific responsibilities:
Matt Wilson, is our new new Campout Coordinator.
Ryan Alala has volunteered to head up the Pinewood Derby,
Arlene Braum is joining our Pack Committee as the Advancement Coordinator
Chantal Allain who will be our permanent Pack Meeting Administrator, and
Sireesha Gudibandi who will take on the role of Pack Photographer and possibly future webmaster.
If there is something you would like to do, please let Kathy or Victoria know. We welcome all the help we can get and any and all new ideas or suggestions.
. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
January 28th, 2012
Eastside High School
1201 SE 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32641
Registration Deadline: January 20th
click the icon above for registration and class schedule.
Attention All Parents and Adult Leaders! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the area. This is an annual educational event brought to us by the North Florida Council. There are a variety of classes to choose from to enhance your leadership skills and learn more about scouting. What ever you your interest is, from getting great ideas for Den meetings, camping skills, Pack leadership, or specific event planning you will be sure to learn it here.
Cost: $25.00, Pack 11 will reimburse 100% of this fee upon your completion of the classes.
You must register and pay individually prior to January 20th
A few reminders:
Your son should always wear his Class A uniform to all Pack Meetings. Uniforms promote unity and pride and are a way for your son to show off his achievements.
Pack-11 T-Shirts can be worn to den meetings and other
outdoor scouting events.
Pack Meetings are generaly the third Thursday of every month and start promptly at 6:30pm, however please check the calendar on the home page regularly as some Pack Meetings
will be at different
times.
Beginning with the October Pack Meeting,
arrive early for pizza and drinks (6:00 pm).
This is also a great opportunity to mingle and
get to know other families in the pack.
Cub Scouting is heavily dependent on volunteers. Please speak to your den leader or committee member and let them know how, where and when you can help out.
All belt loops, advancements, awards and achievements must be logged into ScoutTrack no later than midnight the Sunday preceeding the next Pack Meeting.
Please be sure to thank your Den leaders often and give them a hand when asked. They volunteer their time to make Cub Scouting a terrific experience for our boys. They are the
cornerstones of scouting and without them there would be no
Pack.
WE NEED YOU!
(no experience necessary)
Pack 11 will succeed when parents volunteer!!! Become a Scout Volunteer and help build a better future for your scouts, your community and your life. You will quickly discover that Scout volunteering is extremely rewarding and allows you to learn new skills and build lifelong friendships while having a great time.We have immediate opening in several areas including:
Assistant Cub Master
Banquet Committee
Camp Out Committee
Fundraising Committee
Pinewood Derby
Committee
If you would like to help out, please contact
Victoria Worthley (victoria@pack-11.org) and/or
Kathy McDonald (kathy@pack-11.org)
Thank you for stepping up and helping with scouting!
