September 2011 Newsletter

It is that time again to kick off our Pack’s year of scouting. If some of you have missed the memo; I, Jason Marquardt, have taken over the “Reigns” of the Pack from Adam McCartney. I know that I have some BIG shoes to fill (no offense Adam) and as our Cub Scout Motto says: “I’ll Do My Best”.

To start here is my contact information:

Jason Marquardt
262-224-3367
zip2019boom@aol.com
jaybird6929@gmail.com

I would like everyone to know that I am a firm believer in an open door policy. So please feel free to contact me with any of your questions, comments (good/bad) or concerns. I will try to address them as quickly as possible.

If any of our boys have friends that would like to join scouting our Join Scout Night is September 15, 6:30pm in the Multi-Purpose room. You and your son DO NOT have to attend. It is for New boys that are interested and their parents.

Our first pack planning meeting is September 14th, 6:30 in the Atrium. If any of you are interested in helping us plan the scouting year or you just want to know what we’re doing please join us. We’re always looking for volunteers to help out.
Our first PACK MEETING will be September 22nd, 6:30 pm in the Multi- Purpose room. Please have you son(s) in their uniforms. The Meissner’s will be covering our packs Popcorn/Wreath sale. This is our one and only fund raiser for the year, so please attend. While the parents go over all of the boring paper stuff the boys will be building and launching paper rockets. Yea!!

I look forward to a great Scouting Year!!

Yours in Scouting,
Jason Marquardt

May 2011 Newsletter

DON’T FORGET THE FINAL PACK MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE PARK LAWN GYM!!!

HERE’S THE SCOOP FOR MAY 2011:

Our food collection for MAY is bring what you wish.  The Food Pantry is continually looking for canned fruit & vegetables as well as ramen noodles.  If you can bring one item or a couple to the pack meeting, that would be fantastic!!

I am looking for someone who might have some space in their basement or garage to store some Pack items (bridge for bridging, raingutter regatta supplies, etc).  These are things we would like to keep in the pack so you always have access to them.  Please let me know if you are able to help with this request.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Trailblazer Day at Camp Long Lake on Saturday, August 13^th.  At this event you will learn about Archery, Shooting Demos, Fishing, Wild Game Calling, Wildlife Conservation, Historical Re-enactment, Tomahawks, BB/Pellet Guns, Trapping, Outdoor Cooking, Taxidermy and more!!

This event is for Cub Scouts & Siblings – 12 year old age limit…

Cost is $7.00 per person which includes lunch & a patch

Registration & payment deadline is July 23^rd.

Save the Date – Safe Halloween at IMR – Saturday, October 15^th – more details to follow in the fall

The pack still needs your help in filling the remaining 2 positions:

1. 1. CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE – All Year Position
2. 2. COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON – All Year Position

For more info on what these positions all involve, please contact either Adam or Christine McCartney at

567-0858 or mccartneyclan@charter.net.

A big THANK YOU to Paul Damon for stepping up to be your new Webmaster.  Now the pack will continue to have information on the website, so please make sure to check it out.  Thank you Paul!!

UPCOMING PACK MEETINGS:

Tentative Date of Thursday, September 22^nd – 1^st Pack meeting of new scout year

Don’t forget to check out our Pack website at www.wisconsinscouts.com

As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please come talk to me, call me at 567-0858 or email me at mccartneyclan@charter.net

Yours in Scouting,

Adam McCartney

Cub Master

April Newsletter

HERE’S THE SCOOP FOR APRIL 2011:

Our food collection for APRIL is bring what you wish.  The Food Pantry is continually looking for canned fruit & vegetables as well as ramen noodles.  If you can bring one item or a couple to the pack meeting, that would be fantastic!!

Pinewood Derby is set for this Saturday, April 9^th in the cafeteria at Oconomowoc High School.  The race will begin promptly at 11:30am.  We will once again provide some pizzas to snack on, however this is NOT lunch.  If you would like to provide some additional snacks (chips, pretzels, etc.) we would appreciate that also.

Car weigh in & check in will be THIS Thursday, April 7^th from 5-7pm at Park Lawn in the entryway by the Gym.  All cars racing must be brought at this time or you will not be able to race on Saturday.  Please make sure to bring your car in a box or container with your name on it.  All cars & containers will be returned to you after the race on Saturday.

Scout Night at Sherper’s is this Thursday, April 7^th from 6-9pm.  There are normally “goodie bags” for the scouts & raffle drawings throughout the night, with great prizes.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Scout Night with the Milwaukee Brewers – Monday, August 1^st at 7:10pm vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.  Tickets are $11.50 each & final sign up and payment will be due at the APRIL pack meeting.

A new position has opened up – Webmaster for Pack 7. In order to keep our website going, we need someone to be in charge of keeping our website up to date.  Our current webmaster would be happy to “train” someone to take this over as his son has moved on to Boy Scouts.  Please let Adam or Christine know if you are interested in taking on this position.

The pack still needs your help in filling the remaining 2 positions:

1. 1. CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE – All Year Position
2. 2. COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON – All Year Position

For more info on what these positions all involve, please contact either Adam or Christine McCartney at

567-0858 or mccartneyclan@charter.net.

A big THANK YOU to Vanessa Eiserling for stepping up to be the new Join Scout Night Coordinator and Sonny Schenk for also stepping up to the plate to take on the Advancement Coordinator position.  Now the Pack can continue to recruit new boys & your scouts can continue to receive their awards for advancement.  Thank you Vanessa & Sonny!!

UPCOMING PACK MEETINGS:

Thursday, May 19^th – 6:30pm – Farm Launder or Park Lawn Gym (if rain)

Don’t forget to check out our Pack website at www.wisconsinscouts.com

As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please come talk to me, call me at 567-0858 or email me at mccartneyclan@charter.net

Yours in Scouting,

Adam McCartney

Cub Master