Pack 9 December News

Greetings,

 

You are the future of Holy Cross Pack 9 Cub Scouts and there are many opportunities for you to step up and volunteer.  

We are always looking for new leaders: If you have an interest in Pack 9 leadership please contact me to learn more about upcoming BSA Training activities.  Pack 9 leaders will guide you and the Pack will fund your training opportunities.  

Can't do it all but want to lead one monthly event? That's fine also, contact me to learn more.

 

Also, we are updating the phone list for Pack 9 Cub Scouts.  Please send me an email with your current phone number(s) for Pack 9 records.  

Note:  The information will not be shared publicly, thank you.

 

Monthly event:  

Come join us in the Holy Cross Parish Center on Sunday December 3 for the Arrow of Light Ceremony.  The Troop 9 Crossover ceremony will follow after the Arrow of Light.

Please try to arrive at noon so we can be seated and begin at 12:15.

"The highest rank & award in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. It is one of the few Cub Scout badges that you can wear on your Boy Scout uniform. A Webelos Scout will work on outdoor skills, physically fitness, and learn more about citizenship and working with others. Upon completion of the requirements for Arrow of Light, a Scout can bridge into a Boy Scout troop."

Hope to see you there and remember to always "Do Your Best",

John

Cubmaster Holy Cross Pack 9

November News

Greetings Pack 9,

I hope that you had fun if you attended the Smilin Pumpkin event at Camp Drake last month.  

The Camp Drake Service Day is Saturday, November 11th from 9:00am-3:00pm. Prairielands Council is asking for both youth and adult volunteers to help prepare Camp Drake for winter guests.  The day is planned to begin at 9:00am at the Tin Shed, pizza is on the menu for lunch at the Dining Hall, and will finish at 3:00pm.  If you can (only come out for part of the day), rsvp, arrive to camp, check in and get assigned to a crew to help split firewood and/or clear brush from the trails around the campsites.  

Please RSVP to Allesandro Bellina if you can attend the Camp Drake Service Day by Friday, November 10 (abellina@gmail.com).

Also, prizes have been ordered for selling popcorn, be on the lookout for an email from the Kernel regarding a time and date for the Prize Party! 

Take a look at the other happenings in the news letter. 

Pack 9 is making a difference!

Yours in scouting,

John

Boneyard Cleanup & Pizza: Saturday, Nov 4

Hello scout families!

I just wanted to send out a quick reminder about the Boneyard cleanup pizza party that Pack 9 will be taking part in.  We will be working up our appetites for 2 hours from 10-12 by picking up trash in public spaces around the Boneyard creek.  After that, pizza will be served!  

While I know that there are several families planning on attending, I have not gotten many confirmations through email, so I thought I would formalize the process a bit to get a better idea on numbers (so that I can register our group with the city.)

If you are planning on participating in the America Recycles Day project, please take a minute and fill out the survey linked here. Please sign up by this Friday if possible so I can know a better idea of how many of us will be showing up so I can register Pack 9 with the city.  You do not need to sign yourself up with the city.  

I look forward to seeing you all there!

TL:DR version:  Sign Up Here for America Recycles Day Cleanup Project by this Friday (10/27).  Pizza Will Be Served!

Upcoming Cub Scout Events

Greetings Pack 9 families and friends, a big hand  goes out to Jacelyn Hemmelgarn for organizing the Camporee at Memorial Stadium! Thank you!

I wanted to send a note reminding everyone about the Prairielands Council and Pack 9 upcoming events:

• Sunday October 29-Smilin Pumpkin Outdoor Festival
• Saturday November 4-America Recycles Service Project
• Sunday November 5-Raingutter Regatta
• Saturday November 11-Camp Drake Fall Service Day
• Sunday December 3-Arrrow of Light and Crossover Ceremony

Please go to www.hcpack9.org and click on the calendar for additional details.

Also, attached is the Raingutter Regatta informational flyer and rules and regulations. Note: if you don't have a regatta kit yet please contact your den leader.

Finally, although medals, ribbons and prizes are given to the Raingutter Regatta participants, please remember that SPORTSMANSHIP and FUN are the main objectives for the Scouts and all to enjoy. The most important values in this competition are parent/son participation, good sportsmanship and learning how to follow rules.

Two things the Raingutter Regatta requires each participant to learn are 1) the craft skills necessary to build a boat and 2) the rules that must be followed. 

Even more important, though, is how we act and behave while participating in the Raingutter Regatta or any other group activity. This is called sportsmanship.

The first thing to remember about sportsmanship is that everyone's skills are a little different. Your craft skills may be just developing, while someone else may be more experienced. Parents have different skill levels, too. 

Whether or not you feel that you have good boat-building or racing skills, remind your scout that they and their friends are individuals first and racers second. This idea is often called having respect for others. 

Yours in scouting,

John

Cubmaster Holy Cross Pack 9 Cub Scouts

• Raingutter Regatta Flyer 2017
• Cub Scout Appended Requirements 2017

Community Service Project

Pack 9 family and friends-we are looking for volunteers to help with a community based cleanup project on Saturday November 4th from 10am-noon.  

Free pizza lunch after the event!

See the flyer for additional information.

Jim Linnenburger is the contact for this Pack 9 event. He will then coordinate with Cubmaster Karduck and the City of Champaign staff.

Please RSVP to Jim at: pack9tigerden@gmail.com

Thank you,

John

Cubmaster Pack 9

Pack 9 Cub Scout October News

Well, Pack 9 cub scouts are back in the swing of things.  We have about 35 boys registered for 2017-18!  Den meetings, events and outings should be getting finalized now that the new scouts have joined the Pack!  A big welcome to all of the new families of Pack 9!!!!!  

Please try to attend as many of the activities as possible, each one will provide a different opportunity to learn and grow as a scout.

Many thanks to those who helped make the rocket launch a success, especially the Troop 9 scouts who were on hand!

Popcorn sales are going, thanks for all the help at the Show and Sells!  We sold over $1,200 in popcorn sales last Friday in a three hour stay at the Urbana Walmart!  I hope that the door to door and online sales are going well too!

The Illini Camporee at Memorial Stadium is scheduled for October 14-15th and Pack 9 will be well represented at the event.

And, if you didn't attend the Cub Scout Fun Day in September, try to attend the Smilin' Pumpkin Sports Fest at Camp Drake.  The last weekend in October is typically one of the last good weekends of the year for decent camping weather…especially when cub scouts are involved.  There are still cabins and campsites available for rent the weekend of Oct. 27-29.

On Sunday the 29th, a fun day of outdoor games is planned (BB's, Archery, Fishing, and Sports) for current and potential cub scouts and families from 1:00-4:00pm.  Family participation is encouraged, so siblings can attend and participate.  

Along with the Giant Launcher targeting the humongous pumpkins, rockets will be soaring through the skies at Camp Drake.  All new scouts are encouraged to bring their free rocket kits to the launch on the plateau.  Any current scouts can obtain a free rocket by recruiting a buddy to join their unit.  If needed, extra rocket kits and engines will be available for purchase at the Camp Drake trading post.  Plan now to blast-off at the Smilin' Pumpkin!

Please stay active with your scout:

• attend the meetings and events
• read the scout book at home
• volunteer to assist at meetings and events
• check out www.prairielandsbsa.org and sign up for their newsletter
• check out www.hcpack9.org and follow the calendar
• check out www.campdrake.com
• like Camp Drake on Facebook to keep up with the goings on at camp
• Do Your Best!

Yours in scouting,

John Karduck

Holy Cross Cubmaster Pack 9

Recap of Rocket Launch

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the Rocket Launch and for all the canned goods donations.

Particular thanks and credit to Nick Haggin for capturing the event in this time lapse video.

September Event-Rocket Launch

Greetings Pack 9,

Please join us:

Sunday Sept. 17th- Model Rocket Launch (family friendly)

Come rocket into scouting with Pack 9! 

Please note this change from the Pack 9 news:

We will gather at Morrissey Park on Harrington Drive for Kona Ice from 12:00-12:45

 

and for the flag ceremony at 1:00pm.

 

The rocket launch will follow…

 

Please wear your class B T-shirt.

 

(Pack 9 Class B T-shirts will be available to purchase for $10). 

Don't forget to bring a canned good in exchange for a rocket!!!

See you there-

John

Hello fellow poppers, let's set a new record for sales 2017-18.

Pack 9 Popcorn Rally and Kickoff! Thursday Sept. 14th 5:30pm in the HC Parish Center!

Pack 9 is partnering with BSA/Trails End Popcorn to fund raise again!

• Come check out the new incentives and prizes! 
• Sample some of the products!
• Learn some new sales techniques!
• Find out about the show and sell dates!
• Online sales are easier and cheaper this year!

Pick up your order forms to begin selling popcorn on Sept. 16th.

All forms and money will be turned in by Oct. 16th!

Are you interested in leading a show and sell? 

Please contact me.

Questions? Please contact me.

John Karduck

pack9popcornkernel@gmail.com

I live in Champaign and will have popcorn available for pick up on September 16th.  

Please do not just drop by, contact me or use the open pickup hours-TBD.

Thanks,

John

Greetings, September is busy with Pack 9 Cub Scout, Troop 9 Boy Scout and Prairielands Council BSA Events!

Attached is the latest edition of the Pack 9 newsletter.

Please take a look at the Pack 9 website for Pack 9 cub scout information, the full calendar or to check back for changes in times etc.: www.HCPack9.org

Sept. 6th Introduction to Pack 9 for interested parents and children at the HCS cafeteria at 5:30-6:30pm.

Sept. 10th Troop 9 Pancake Breakfast at the Holy Cross Parish Center 8am-noon.

Sept. 14th Pack 9 Popcorn Rally and Kickoff at the HCS cafeteria at 5:30-6pm.

Sept. 16th Popcorn will be available to pickup/sell.

Sept. 17th Rocket Launch at Morrissey Park 1:00-3:00pm.

Sept. 24th Prairie Fire District Cub Scout Fun Day at the Champaign County Fairgrounds at 1:00-4:00pm.

Also, go to prairielandsbsa.org to sign up for the Council newsletter or 'LIKE' their Facebook page Prairielands Council-Boy Scouts of America to see whats going on at the local and national level.

This should be a fun-filled month! 

Let's get the 2017-18 year started off with a bang!

Contact me if needed at pack9cubmaster@gmail.com.

Yours in scouting,

John Karduck

Holy Cross Cubmaster Pack 9

This Weekend! Pack 9 Kickoff!

Pack 9 Families -

A reminder to our Scouts from last year and an invitation to our new/interested Scouts for this year! The weather for Saturday is looking great, so please join us!

We'd like to kick the year off with some fun, so Pack 9 is planning a beginning of the year activity on Saturday, August 19 at Camp Drake. Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend and participate!

We will have a day of activities and the option to camp overnight with Troop 9, if interested. Here's the details:

10:30 a.m. - Gather at the Friendship Circle area (near the dining hall and main parking area).

10:45 - Noon - Hike to help familiarize the boys with Camp Drake. Please bring a small garbage bag (Wal-Mart, Meijer, etc. would work fine) to pick up any trash we see as we walk.

Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch and socialize - everyone is asked to bring their own sack lunch and water bottle. The Pack will provide cold water and lemonade. 

1:15 p.m. - ? Wood Badge Beading ceremony for Pack 9 leaders John Farney and John Karduck and Troop 9 leader Peggy Loftus, followed by Pack 9 Den awards and Troop 9 Court of Honor.

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - We have reserved the swimming pool for a Pack/Troop swim time.

Things to remember - WEAR SUNSCREED, BRING A LUNCH, BRING A WATER BOTTLE, BRING A GARBAGE BAG, BRING YOUR SWIMSUIT! Remember, the whole family is invited to attend.

Scouts should wear their Pack 9 T-shirt for the hike and lunch. Please have your Class A Uniform available to wear for the Wood Badge Beading and Court of Honor. If you need a new Pack 9 t-shirt, please contact Cubmaster John Karduck at pack9cubmaster@gmail.com.

For those interested in camping overnight Saturday, August 19- Sunday, August 20, Troop 9 has reserved the Hickory Haven campground. In order to plan for meals and evening activities, we need to know how many people will be staying. Please RSVP for overnight camping to me at pack9committee@gmail.com. Details will be forwarded to those who will be staying overnight.

Hope to see everyone there!

-John Farney

P9 Committee Chair

Pack 9 News - August 2017

I hope that you have enjoyed your summer. I am excited for the upcoming scout year, I hope that you and your scout are too!

Please join us on August 19th at Camp Drake for a summer kickoff event and swim party!

You should've received an email from the Pack 9 Committee Chair regarding all of the event details.

Attached is the Pack 9 news and don't forget to stop by our table on fee night -Monday, August 14th.

Also, check out the Pack 9 webpage at www.hcpack9.org

Regards,

John Karduck

Cubmaster Pack 9

Boneyard Creek Community Day, April 29

This Saturday is one of Pack 9's signature service days: the Boneyard Creek Community Day. Check-in with event staff is at 9:00am at Kaufman Lake, and in recent years we've been done by 11:00am. No need to sign up your scout ahead of time. Come when you can; leave when you need to.

What to Wear?

Dress to work outside. No open-toed shoes. Scouts should wear either the yellow Pack 9 t-shirt or the orange Boneyard shirt from a previous year if you have one. Otherwise, event staff typically have more orange Boneyard shirts on-site for volunteers.

What about Rain?

The forecast for Saturday is for rain, and here's what BCCD staff told me.

For more information and potential weather related delays/cancellation please see our Facebook event page the morning of the clean-up.

Basically the event will occur rain or shine unless severe weather. Thunder and lightning will cause potential delays. If the event is canceled, it will be posted on the Facebook page. Due to the nature of the event, no rain date is scheduled.

Post Party

After the cleanup, there is a Thank You lunch and Educational Displays provided to volunteers in Scott Park beginning at 11:30am.

Any questions? Contact Dave Unger at davidunger3@gmail.com or visit the BCCD official page or Facebook page.

Pack 9 News - April 2017

Greetings Pack 9 Family and Friends, attached is the April edition of the Pack 9 Cub Scout News.

Yours in scouting,

John Karduck

Cubmaster Pack 9

Summer Camp 2017

Hello, Pack 9 families.

We gave out flyers at the Blue and Gold Banquet and reminders through email and at the Pinewood Derby. But now the time is here! SUMMER CAMP!!!

Skip ahead to the section related to your scout.

Day Camp

For those currently in Lions, Tigers, and Wolves (currently grades K-2).

The Day Camps begin on a Friday night with dinner, activities, and smores concluding with a campout sleepover. Saturday includes breakfast, lunch and snacks and a full day of adventure. A parent/guardian must accompany a scout who is camping out on Friday. You can also just choose to attend Saturday only.

The dates and themes are as follows. All Day Camps will have shooting sports (bb gun, archery, slingshot) available, and each camp also feature unique activities only at that camp. 

• June 2-3 @ Camp Robert Drake, Fairmount, Americas Safari  (flyer)
• June 16-17 @ Wimple Park, Tuscola, Pacific Rim/Asia Safari  (flyer)
• June 23-24 @ Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana, African Safari  (flyer)

The cost for each Day Camp is $40 per scout; $10 per adult for all meals. Volunteers who wish to serve on the full-time Day Camp staff will have the Day Camp registration fee waived for one Scout. If interested contact Lovetta Ash-Simpson at lovetta.ash-simpson@scouting.org.

To register you scout for one or more of the Day Camps, please complete the following registration materials and submit them to me (Kid Mail via 5R) by Wednesday, May 17.

1. Notify me by email first with camp dates your scout will attend.
2. Day Camp Registration form for Scouts
3. Day Camp Registration form for Adults
4. Health and Consent forms A/B only, not C (required of all scouts and adults attending)
5. Any dietary restrictions.
6. Payment made out to "Pack 9"

Adventure Camp

For those currently in Bears and Webelos (currently grades 3-4)

This three-day summer camp is designed for our older boys who are already in or moving into Webelos. There's an amazing variety of activities and events, and it's a great opportunity for the scouts to complete many of their adventure pins. Plus, it's right in our own backyard -- only 45 minutes away at Camp Drake.

• July 5-8 @ Camp Robert Drake, Fairmount (flyer, correct dates are 7/5-7/8)
• Full brochure

The camp begins Wednesday, July 5 after lunch and runs through Saturday, July 8 after breakfast. The cost is $135 per scout, but there is a $5 discount for early registration. I will be there for the entirety of the camp as well as another scout leader. Other adults are encouraged to attend for all or some of camp as well. The cost will not exceed $60 per adult.

To register you scout for Adventure Camp, please complete the following registration materials and submit them to me (Kid Mail via 5R) by Wednesday, April 26. (Turn in by Wednesday, April 19 for the $5 discount.)

1. Notify me by email first that your scout is going. Also notify me whether a parent/guardian will also be attending.
2. Health and Consent forms A/B only, not C (required of all scouts and adults attending)
3. Any dietary restrictions.
4. Payment made out to "Pack 9"

Camp Credit

After I receive your email that your scout is going to a camp, I'll reply with the amount due. Those scouts who sold popcorn in the past have earned camp credit toward the camp fees, and your payment will be reduced accordingly.

Contact me to reserve a spot for your scout at these fun and memorable camping adventures. 

• April 26 is the deadline for Adventure Camp (grades 3-4)
• May 17 is the deadline for Day Camp (grades K-2)

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Unger.

Thank you,

John

Pack 9 News - March 2017

Hello, thanks to all who made the Blue and Gold a special time. 

Please look at what's in store for Pack 9!

Regards,

John Karduck 

Pack 9 News - February 2017

Greetings, attached is the latest edition of Pack 9 News.

Remember that if you plan to attend the Holy Cross Scout Sunday Mass at 10:00am we will be assembling in the Parish Center at 9:30am to organize our entrance.  Please have your scout dress in their Class A scout uniform.

Gabe Jackson from Troop 9 is leading this event.

Hope to see you there,

John

Cubmaster

Holy Cross Pack 9

Pack 9 News - January 2017

Greetings, attached is the latest edition of Pack 9 News.

Remember that if you plan to attend the Holy Cross Scout Sunday Mass at 10:00am we will be assembling in the Parish Center at 9:30am to organize our entrance.  Please have your scout dress in their Class A scout uniform.

Gabe Jackson from Troop 9 is leading this event.

Hope to see you there,

John

Cubmaster

Holy Cross Pack 9