April Newsletter

May
4 Den Meeting
8 District Fishing Derby
14 – 16 Detroit Lake Fishing. For info go to detroitlakeoregon.org
11 Committee Meeting
18 Den Meeting
25 Pack Meeting – Crossover

June
12 Scout Expo & Statewide Pinewood Derby
19 Cub Scout Olympics $5 if registered before June 16. For info: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=756425&OrgKey=1471


May Pack Meeting & Crossover
The May pack meeting is a big deal for our scouts. It is the last pack meeting before we “let out” for summer and the scouts receive their new books, scarves and officially move up to the next den. For our 2nd Year Webelos, it is an especially important night. They get the opportunity to advance to Boy Scouts. To honor this event the Order of the Arrow (a special organization within Boy Scouts) will present the 2nd Year Webelos with their Arrow of Light Awards in a special ceremony. They will crossover the Cub Scout-to-Boy Scout bridge and be met by Troop 449’s Scoutmaster and scouts. It’s going to be a special night for all. We look forward to seeing you there.


Fisherman’s Bend Campout – April 16 – 17
The campout was lots of fun. We had great weather and tasty food. Thank you to everyone who helped in the planning and providing items for meals. On Saturday, Steve, the park manager, taught the scouts and their families how to plant fir trees to help control the Scotch Broom. They planted over 200 trees!!! They also learned how to use a special tool to remove the Scotch Broom. Weeding was never so fun! We look forward to next year’s campout.

 
POP CANS/BOTTLES
The cans and bottles from the Lyons’ fundraiser are waiting patiently to be redeemed at Roth’s. If you are able to transport large bags of cans & bottles to Roth’s on Wednesday, May 5th, please let Jill or Terri know. Thank you.

 
Scout Expo
EXPO is coming. It’s June 12 and will be on the Capitol Mall. We will be celebrating Scouting and its 100th Anniversary. At the same time as EXPO and in the same place will be the STATEWIDE Pinewood Derby race (noon – 4). ALL Cub Scouts can enter and race for the top spot in the state. Registration costs $5/scout. The pack has budgeted to pay for the registration for 1st &2nd place den winners. Please let your leaders know if you are planning to attend so they can complete the registration. Registration closes May 31. Please let Jill know by May 25 if your scout wants to race. For more information go to:

http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=773875&OrgKey=1471

For Scout Expo information go to:

http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=773914&OrgKey=1471

 
Scout Nights & Sleepovers
Portland Beavers
May 22 @ 7pm – Pitch for Scouting Night. Lewis & Clark Bobblehead Giveaway.
June 25 @ 7pm - $1.oo Menu Friday. $1 hotdogs, ice cream treats and bottled water.
July 18 @ 2pm – Kids Sunday. Kids eat free, player autograph session and post-game kids run the bases.
Aug. 14 @ 7pm – Scout Sleepover. Pre-game parade, camp on the field and hot breakfast in the morning

Ticket Prices
Sleepover - $18 (includes Infield Reserved ticket and breakfast)
Infield Reserved $12
General Admission - $8
Order deadline: 7 days prior to each game.
*Scout Patch and Sleepover rules and info will be sent with tickets.

  Portland Timbers Scout Night
June 6 @ 6pm – Portland Timbers vs. Carolina Railhawks. Fleece blanket giveaway & post-game autograph session.

Ticket Prices
$13 – Level 3
$20 – Level 2
**$1 of every ticket sold will be donated to the Cascade Pacific Council
Order deadline: June 2

Scouts may use Scout Fund money to pay for events.

Tickets must be ordered as a group. Jill is happy to order tickets but will be out of town frequently during the summer(beginning June 21). If someone would like to take care of ticket orders please let her know. Otherwise, please have your orders in early.