District Calendar

February 2006
February 4-5, 2006 -- Klondike Derby -- NH Community Technical College -- Berlin, NH
February 7, 2006 -- District Committee/Commissioner Staff Meeting
February 14, 2006 -- Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting
March 2006
March 7, 2006 -- District Committee/Commissioner Staff Meeting -- District Annual Meeting
March 14, 2006 -- Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting
March 15, 2006 -- Deadline for early Camp payments
April 2006
April 1, 2006 -- Pinewood Derby -- Littleton Chevrolet -- Littleton, NH
April 1, 2006 -- Adult Leader Recognition Dinner
April 4, 2006 -- District Committee/Commissioner Staff Meeting
April 11, 2006 -- Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting
May 2006
May 2, 2006 -- District Committee/Commissioner Staff Meeting
May 5-7, 2006 -- Spring Camporee/Hike-A-Thon
May 9, 2006 -- Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting
June 2006
June 6, 2006 -- District Committee/Commissioner Staff Meeting
June 13, 2006 -- Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting

**NOTE: All Roundtables & Order of the Arrow Meetings are held at the White Mountain Regional High School, Whitefield, NH at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.**

New Cub Scout shirts are on there way THANKS Larry

 

Arrow of Light w/ a VERY PROUD Den Leader

 

Grrrr...

 

Go Wolves Go

 

1-26-06 Pack Meeting

Location; cafeteria, Pine Tree School
Time; 6:30pm

Agenda

• Webelos Arrow of Light awards
• Webelos badges
• Skits/ songs by all of the Dens
• Pot Luck dinner sign-up for next months Blue & Gold
• schedule of up-coming events

See you all there,

Andy

1/20/06

The Webelos Pinewood Derby workshop went off w/o a hitch last night. Many thanks to Jim for entertaining the troops while I dealt with a broken band saw blade.

I'm off to a Trainers Development Conference... all day Sat. I'll be down at Camp Carpenter. If anyone needs anything from Council or the Scout Store let me know (I presume I'll be able to get away if I need to).

Mark your calendars for March 18th... Rochester will be doing another Position Specific Training; we all seemed to get a lot out of this training.
Don't forget Feb.'s Roundtable will have PST as well. Having trained leadership is VERY important in providing a quality program for our boys.

Yours in Scouting,
Andy

Webelos Pinewood Derby workshop

REMINDER; This week's Den meeting will be held at the L.A.D. carpentry shop; Thursday, 1/19, @ 6:30pm... Don't miss it!

Re-chartering

A quick note to congratulate our fearless leader, Mary ... NICE WORK... the night went w/o a hitch. GREAT JOB! as a reward you get to remain Cub Master for another year!

I don't think we could have seen a more exciting game.

We were off to a rough start... tickets showing up late, a major automobile accident tying up traffic, followed by a detour around a structure fire... but, we finally made it!

I am very proud of the boys that wore their uniforms to the game. It is important to show everyone that the brotherhood of Scouting is alive and well. The Scouting movement couldn't have been represented by a better group of boys!

While the Pirates ended up loosing (only after a period of overtime, followed by a 'shoot-out') I think a great time was had by all.

I don't think I'll be forgiven anytime soon for not catching that errant puck. It was one of those moments... I was reaching out for the puck and I could see the headlines of the 'Conway Daily Sun'... CUB SCOUT LEADER CRUSHES 3 ROWS OF HOCKEY FANS... usually you don't get a 2nd chance to re-think these things... I'm glad I sat back down!

I'm making sure I stick jumper cables into the trunk of the car for our next outing... we want to 'be prepared'... right Bud?

See you all at the next Den/ Pack meeting,
-Andy

Webelos... remember

Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is;
TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.
FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.
COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.
OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.
CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily

Jan- Feb '06 Events Calendar

January

1/3 Committee Meeting 6:30pm Conway Library

1/5 Webelos Meeting 6:30pm North Conway Congo Church

1/7 Position Specific training… Rochester

1/10 Roundtable 7:45pm Whitefield This is for re-chartering, it will be VERY short (about 10-15 mins)

1/12 Webelos Meeting 6:30pm North Conway Congo Church

1/13 Portland Pirates game 7pm Portland Civic Ctr

1/19 Webelos Meeting 6:30pm North Conway Congo Church

1/26 Pack meeting 6:30pm Pine Tree; sign-up for Pot Luck dinner for Blue and Gold; ALL DENS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO DO A SKIT

February

2/2 Webelos Meeting 6:30pm North Conway Congo Church

2/4 GND Klondike all day event Berlin

2/7 Committee Meeting 6:30pm Conway Library

2/9 Webelos Meeting 6:30pm N.Conway Congregational Church

2/11 Pinewood Derby 9am-12:00 @ Pine Tree

2/14 Roundtable 7pm Whitefield; Position Specific Training Need to let Andy know if you're planning to attend... this is the RT to go to!

2/16 Blue & Gold 6-8:00pm @ Pine Tree; cross-over, Pot Luck, Scouts to bring cakes for contest

Leader Reminders

Leaders... Don't forget to take the Youth Protection Training. It can be found on-line on the Great Northern District site or the DWC site (look in the links column).

February Round Table is Position Specific Training night... This is a good night to go to Round Table. It will get your training done and give you credit for attending the Round Table (you must attend at least 4 per year to qualify for your knot... or attend Scouting University).

Please make sure you have collected all of your registration dues. Remember to use the 'new' envelope system... let's make it as easy as possible for our new treasurer.

Make sure to contact Larry for the Pinewood Derby rules presentation for your Den.

Thanks for all you do for Scouting,
Andy

Quote for more than a day...

"Do all the good you can,

By all the means you can,

In all the ways you can,

In all the places you can,

At all the times you can,

To all the people you can,

As long as ever you can."

-John Wesley

Committee Meeting Minutes 1-3-06

Location; Conway Library
Time; 6:30pm to 8:15pm

Attended by;
Andy Chalmers- PT, WL
James Drouin- TL
Mike Foss- DL
Mary Hill- CM, DL
Bud Selmi- CC
Laura Nash- treasurer

Ran thru Den meeting news and the old 'dogs' fielded questions from the new leaders.

Updated Den rosters to make sure we are all set for rechartering on next Tuesday.

Laura gave us an update on Larry's exploits;
-he is still pursuing Bailey's Bears
-he is also working diligently on a Class B Scout t-shirt, the plan is to pull the trigger on this at the next Committee Meeting

-he is also making the rounds to the Den's w/ Pinewood Derby cars and instructions... new Den Leaders if you haven't heard from him make sure you make an appointment

Mary handed out the new patch vests; please see your den leader for them (make sure you pay the $17)

Laura, our new treasurer, brought us up to date on the Pack finances...
Please get your payments into your Den Leader THIS WEEK, place it in an envelope with the Scouts name on it, state what you are paying for... seal it and give it to your Den Leader.

$22/ registration Hockey tickets $8/ person Patch vest $17

We discussed fundraising and the calendar for the coming year. This discussion will be picked-up at the February Committee Meeting.

Please make every effort to make it to these meetings... it is the only way you'll have a voice in what is going on in the Pack. We meet the same time and place every month. The 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm at the Conway library.

Pack Calendar

1/10/06 Roundtable; Rechartering, this does not have to be attended by everyone this tends to be the shortest Roundtable of the year... Don't miss next month... Position Specific Training

1/13/06 Portland Pirates Hockey Game 7pm

1/26/06 Pack Meeting, 6:30pm at Pine Tree School
please have your Den prepared to do a skit... the theme this month is music.

Hope to see you all at the hockey game!
-Andy

A few URGENT reminders

Registration is due $22/ Scout.

Portland Pirates Game is Friday the 13th, 7:30 pm. $8/ person; if your Scout sold $100 (or more) of popcorn the Scout is free. Your leader needs to know NOW if you will be attending the game... we are placing the ticket order.

Red vest money is due $17 Scout/ $22 adult

Please bring appropriate payment to your Den meeting in an envelope with your son's name on it and a note on it stating what you are paying.

Thank you and Happy New Year!
Andy