Overwhelming Schedule

A couple of new scout parents have expressed the overwhelmedment at our calendar. Don't be overwhelmed. Remember, that is a list for the entire year of Pack 82 activities - with a couple of major holidays thrown in for good measure. The basic thing to remember is this: Cub Scouts do something once a week. Most weeks, there is a den meeting on Monday evenings for one hour. Den Meetings are usually at Salem United Methodist Church. Once a month, instead of the den meeting, there is a Pack Meeting. Pack Meetings are usually on Mondays at 7pm at Springhill Elem. For Tigers, one of those den meetings is going to be a field trip - so instead of meeting at Salem UMC, you might meet at the Bryant Fire Dept, or a farm, or something like that. Likewise, a field trip den meeting might be on a weekend, in which case it would replace the weekly den meeting. Still, there is only one meeting a week.

Some of our Pack Meetings are also held as "special events." Some pack meetings will be a Pinewood Derby, Picnic, Family Campout, Skating Party, or something like that. Still - only one pack meeting per month, which replaces the weekly den meeting.

Got it? The thing to remember is this: Monday nights are Cub Scout nights - with just a few exceptions.

Now for the exceptions:
- Akela Camp is a Council-wide camp that is incredible fun for boys and their families. We usually cancel den meetings the Monday immediately following Akela Camp. This camp is coming up the first weekend in October, and early registration deadline is Sep 18. If you're not sure about your camping skills or equipment, talk to a Pack 82 leader. There are plenty of experienced campers who would be happy to help you.
- Pinewood Derby - This pack meeting will be held on a Saturday afternoon.
- Blue and Gold Banquet - This is our annual awards recognition dinner. We encourage all scouts to have earned their rank by this time in February. The banquet is held on a Saturday evening and takes the place of the Feb. Pack meeting.
- Cubmobile Derby - The April pack meeting will be held on a Saturday afternoon.
- Committee Meetings - This is the monthly planning meeting for Pack activities and business. All den leaders are part of the committee, as well as any parents who want to take part in planning. It is not mandatory.
- Webelos Campouts - These are extra campouts for our 4th-5th graders only.