Pack Website

At www.pack512.org you’ll find the calendar, handbook, newsletters and scouting links. Take some time and check it out. We keep track of our pack at www.Scouttrack.com . All boys will be entered into the database and all parents will be sent log in information. Please enter all of the dates as your sons complete their requirements.

Thanks to our Volunteers!

Thank you to all of the parents who have volunteered to help out with leadership positions.

Cubmaster, Mike Bourgeois Asst. Cubmaster, Peter Leppi	Webelos II Leader, Mark Goers Asst. Webelos II Den Leader, Deb Goers
Asst. Cubmaster, Bryon Sonquist Asst. Cubmaster, Don Piraino	Webelos I Leader, Chris Lord Asst. Webelos I Leader, Dyann Sheffield
Pack Trainer, Jamie Dunn	Wolf Den Leader, Scott Sarazin
Charter Representative, Sonja Larson	Asst. Wolf Den Leader, Kris Shoenrock
Treasurer, Michelle Sonquist	Asst. Wolf Den Leader, Jillian Rung
Committee Chair, Paula Scrabeck	Bear Den Leader, Kevin Larson
Secretary,	Asst. Bear Den Leader, Sonja Larson
Facilities Coordinator,	Web Design, Chris Feyen
Advancement Coordinator,	Tiger Den Leader,
Outdoor Coordinator,	Asst. Tiger Den Leader,

We are currently looking for volunteers to help out the pack as Tiger Den Leader and Assistant- (plan and lead the den meetings 2-3 times per month, Secretary (keep track of an excel spreadsheet with the scout names and addresses, Facilities Coordinator (contact the school and once in awhile other sites to schedule meeting rooms or camping), Advancement Coordinator (able to use Scouttrack easily, downloads and shops for awards and organizes them to be handed out at the pack meetings) and Outdoor Coordinator (Scout trained in outdoor activities and camping). Talk to your den leader if you are interested and they will forward you to the right person to talk to.

Fundraiser

This year the boys will be selling Wreaths, Holiday Items and Popcorn. Each Scout will receive a Red fundraising folder. Inside the front pocket of the folder is an information sheet that explains all of the due dates and sales goals for the boys. If your son reaches his pack goal of $350 in sales then a percentage of his profits above the $350 (see parent handbook) will go into a scout account for him to use at Council, District, Pack or Den activities or Scout related purchases. If you have any questions contact your den leader or Paula Scrabeck (763) 862-3650.

ScoutTrack

At www.ScoutTrack.com we subscribe to a web tool that allows us to track and report the boys’ achievements online. We are asking all parents to visit the website and keep track of all current and future achievements there. Your den leader may be updating some den activities, but as a parent you are ultimately in charge of keeping track of your boys’ achievements. This is a quick way to keep track, but more importantly an efficient way to communicate their achievements to our advancement coordinator so they will receive the appropriate awards at the pack gatherings. Please update ScoutTrack by the Friday before each pack meeting to make sure your son will receive the awards he has earned.

When you visit the sight: You need to have a User ID and Password. If you have given us your e-mail address we have entered it into ScoutTrack and you will be sent an ID and Password along with an invitation to visit the site. If you did not receive an ID and Password please give your den leader your e-mail address again and we will get one set up for you. If you received an ID and Password with an invitation to use the site but have lost or misplaced it please let us know and we will ask Scouttrack to send you the information.

What if we don’t have internet access???? There are 2 options. #1 Prepare a list of the achievements your son has completed and ask your den leader or another parent in your den who is designated to enter them online. Or, #2 at any Public Library you can go to the web site. Ask the librarian to help you open the internet program and type in the web address. http://www.ScoutTrack.com. Then, click on the button in the upper right corner that says Log in. Enter your name and password (password twice) and click OK. From the next screen your son’s name should be listed and you can click on the links for his achievements, electives or belt loops and pins. There is a quick entry button that shows a shortened version of the activities. This is much quicker to enter achievements in. Type in the date once and every square you click after that will put the same date in there. Bring your book you will need to enter the dates for each activity.

Remember! Hit the Save button before you leave a page! When you are done, press Log out.

Coming Events Calendar

Parents Meeting – Every Parent is Welcome to Attend

October 2^nd at Blaine Culvers at 7:30 PM, 105^th Ave and Hwy 65. This is our chance to plan the pack’s activities and discuss Scout issues.

Pack 512 Rocket Shoot

October 8^th at 3:30 PM at Happy Acres Park. Purchase rocket kits at the pack meeting tonight. If we need to order more kits talk to your Den Leader about purchasing them. The rocket kits take a full day to make. There is some glue that needs to dry in between steps so don’t wait until the last minute. Directions—From Hwy 65 turn West on Paul Parkway. Take a Left at Oak Park Blvd. Follow that around about 8-12 blocks and you will see the park at the T in the road.

Pack gathering

October 29^th at 2:30 PM at Lions Coon Creek Park in Coon Rapids. The theme is Ship Builders. Each den will have instructions for scouts to make boats either at a den meeting or on their own. We will be having a regatta down the crick at the Lions Park. Dress for the weather, this will happen rain or shine. The Lions Coon Creek Park is located just Northeast of Hwy 10 and Hanson Blvd.

October 29^th Den Assignments (Theme –Ship builders)

Gathering Activity – Bears

Craft display – Webelos II

Skit/Song – Tiger Induction

Cake Raffle – Webelos I

Opening and closing – Wolves

Updates/Announcements

Den Updates
	Tigers –Welcome to all Tigers who register tonight!! We are glad you are here!! Your goal is to earn the Tiger Cub Totem. You need to complete 3 requirements in the front of your Tiger book. Remember: Search, Discover, Share!
	Wolves -"I went to the Saints Bases-ball game. I got a hat. I almost cot a ball. It was rabr (rubber). I hade fun. I hade lamanad (lemonade)." By Michael Sarazin “I liked giving candy and riding a cool bike in the parade and being on TV.” By Isaiah Scrabeck
	Bears “At camp we walked on beans cans, walked on a trail, did archery, bb-guns , played soccer. We also sang a lot of songs”. By Kyle Larson
	Webelos I “Mostly I liked the archery at Sterns scout camp. I got so many bullseyes at the BB gun range I couldn’t even count them. I like swimming and mixing the sand and water on the beach with Ben.” By Matt Scrabeck
	Webelos II At the end of June our Den attended Tomahawk scout camp in Wisconsin. They had a great time and completed many pins including showman and geologist. They hiked a lot. Climbed to the top of the fire tower for a spectacular view. They also went swimming, row boating and canoeing. Our Den attended the Saints Game. We have attended 2 weekend campouts with Boy Scout troops. We are looking forward to the Webelos Whatever weekend and camping over Saturday night with Troop 422. We are also starting regular Den meetings in October and will be finishing the Naturalist pin.

ZOO Adventures

Tonight: