This is a reminder that the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/award/award-704.asp can be earned by any Cub Scout, and the requirements that apply depend upon the program year (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) and MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR. That means June to May, including the requirement to “Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout or Webelos Scout resident camp in the current program year. “  CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP THEME FOR SUMMER 2012 is ... drum roll please ... DINOS! See http://www.snjscouting.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=24196&orgkey=2227 for a cool video and details. FOUR sessions are available, and your Cubmaster highly recommends your Den target a week for ALL your Scouts (and parent volunteers) to have the most fun possible in Cub Scouting! Week #1 July 9 to 13, Week #2 July 16-20, Week #3 July 23-27, & Week #4 July 30-August 3 Day Camp is designed for Cub Scouts to have an active outdoor fun experience over the summer.  They will get to take parts in many activies at Pine HIll Scout Camp along with having a wonderful adventure with the staff.  Dinosaur Advneture is the theme in 2012.  Scouts will be on the hunt or will they be hunted for the very same creatures that lurked in the woods 65 Million years ago.This year Day camp fees are $195 a week unless you meet the early bird deadline by May 15th, to which fees will be $175 a week if paid in full.  You may also send your Scout all four weeks if you pay $525 by May 15th.

Philip Balzer could use your help as an  ASSISTANT Cubmaster! First off, this will mean arranging activities and themes for the Pack Meetings and possibly other Pack events. Unlike many other activities your son may be involved in such as sports teams or school-sponsored clubs, the Cub Scouting experience is entirely created by volunteers who are usually parents of the boys and whose only reward is additional opportunities to have fun with their son and his friends. Fees for Scouting are low, because there is no paid staff in our Pack. That also means that every game, every craft, every fun activity that your son experiences in Cub Scouting comes from selfless efforts of volunteers. Maybe you have been a Den Leader, but have the gift of "organization" or just want to help with activities and ceremonies at Pack Meetings? YOU should be an Assistant Cubmaster!   PERKS? You get to wear a COOL UNIFORM! email cubmaster@cubscoutingvoorhees.org to get started!

Ever wonder how our Pack finds out about upcoming events for Cub Scouts, and tips on Pack Meetings? White Horse District Roundtable is held every month, and it's a great way for leaders and Pack Committee to consult directly with BSA volunteers and staff. Afterward, hand-outs are available online at http://www.snjscouting.org/openrosters/view_homepage.asp?orgkey=2226 for easy reference. This is just one of the support resources that make it easy to be a Cub Scout leader!

All parents should review the following article which explains in detail how the Pack Committee works "behind the scenes" with the Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and Chartered Organization Representative to make everything happen! http://usscouts.org/cubscouts/cspack.asp Ashland Church has designated Charles Tracey as Chartered Org Rep going forward, so he will be the link between Ashland Church and the Pack, to include ensuring the right leaders are in place to run the Pack. Right now, we have strong Den Leaders and a new Cubmaster in place which is very positive. However, the Pack Commitee is very short of volunteers and it needs a Chair also in order to operate according to BSA policies and provide a robust Pack program. As new Cubmaster, Philip Balzer deserves our full support so Charles Tracey will serve as interim Committee Chair and administer a selection process for all Committee Positions. There is something for everyone so please email org.rep@cubscoutingvoorhees.org or contact Charles at 856-751-0165 to discuss the possibilities!

Philip Balzer, incoming Cubmaster, has cancelled the March Pack Meeting since our reserved date at the Lions Lake hall follows the Blue & Gold so closely. See you in April!