Pack 510 Parent Meeting

February 7th 2023

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Welcome

Please find the paper sheet and sign in!

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Then take a minute to complete this quick survey…�We will discuss the results at the end of the meeting

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LEGO Ice Breaker

Rules

The objective is to build an exact replica of the model in 10 minutes.

There are three roles

• Builder
• Runner
• Viewer

Only one team member may be the Viewer and see the model

The Viewer may only speak to the Runners

Builders may not speak

Runners may speak to the Builders and Viewer. No other forms of communications are allowed

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Fundraising

Camp4All

We exceed our goal in record time!

Thank you to all who donated and

matched gifts!

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Spring Snack Attack

1st order placed - will receive 3rd week of February

Storefronts in the works! More details coming soon via Slack!

Missed out on the 1st order? Visit our Fundraising webpage for more information about the sale and link to order: tinyurl.com/510fundraisers

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Scholarships

Summer Camp Scholarship

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cpcbsa.org/adventures/camp-scholarships

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Pack Scholarship

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forms.gle/t24S6X1xexPVWMdY6

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Blue and Gold

February 28, 2023

Gladstone High School Cafeteria 6:00 PM

Setup 5:00-6:00 PM

Theme Water Park

Potluck style banquet

• Pack will provide Paper Plates and Utensils
• Bring your own beverages (No Alcohol)
• Food assignments by last name

Awards Ceremony

• Invite Family Members
• Complete your Duty to God and Protect Yourself rules by 2/21 to earn rank
• Troop 376 will be attending and crossing over AOL scouts

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Scouting for Food

Saturday March 4th 9:00 am

Pick up in Gladstone

Sign up via Slack next week

Troop 376 will be distributing flyers

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Pinewood Derby

March 18, 2023

John Wetten Elementary Gym (Time TBD)

Car Turn-in- Tuesday March 14

• Bring car close to finished. We can help with weight issues and wheel/axle placement. PLEASE no wet paint!

Rules

• Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
• Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
• Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
• Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided by BSA.
• Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
• No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
• The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
• The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
• No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.

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Camping!

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Spring Family Pack Campout

Camp Clark - May 19th- 21st (Near Cape Lookout)

• Option to drive out Fri night (after Supper) �or Sat morning (before Lunch)
• Low Tide Hikes (-1.24’ 8:40am Sat, -1.15’ 9:20am Sun)
• Den activities & Field Games
• 4 sites overlooking the shoreline (Mini Dacks)
• Dining Hall reserved
• Leaving Sunday Noon
• Grubmaster: Christine
• assistant cooks 1or 2?

Cost:

• Mini Dacks covered by Meeting Camp4All Goal!
• Cost of food split between attendees (est $20-30)

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Summer Camps

Tigers, Wolves & Bears (1st-3rd): �Butte Creek - July 22-25, 2023

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Webelos & Arrow of Light (4th-5th): �Camp Baldwin - July 8-11, 2023

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*Scouts crossover to the next rank in June, so in the summer they are considered the grade they would be in when they start school in the fall.

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ALL ATTENDING ADULTS Must Complete YPT Training

(Links & Camp Forms on Pack website)

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Summer Camp $$ - Due Dates

Mar 15: Reservations Deposit Due

($100 per scout -nonrefundable)

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May 1: Balance Due

Scouts $304 (Adults $105) Total incl Deposit

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Two Weeks prior to camp:

At this point, adult spots are considered ‘locked-in’ and full payment is due for each youth spot whether or not they attend camp

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If a Scout is unexpectedly not able to attend camp, �we MAY be able to schedule them a make-up session with a parent later on

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Spring Recruitment

Lion recruitment - current and incoming

Invite current kindergarteners to come and join us at a den meeting anytime

• Local Easter Egg hunt - help stuff eggs
• include incentivized invite for 5-6yr old group

Plan a spring recruitment event just for Kindergarteners/PreK

• Bike Rodeo - Partner with Gladstone PD
• Park event or outdoor scavenger hunt
• Stringfield (has bridges, creek, bike paths)
• Boardman Wetlands
• Max Patterson - Field games?
• Fishing Derby

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Getting Involved

Busy schedules, Busy lives, Busy with other commitments??

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BUT ~ what if we all contributed to

THE POWER OF ONE?

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With everyone doing a little, no one has to try and do it all.

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Family Involvement Survey

Tell us what your skills and interests are �so we can find a place you enjoy helping

https://forms.gle/jsQcFHsBcytQ22xH9

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Positions to Fill

Committee Positions

• Treasurer
• Website/Social Media

Program Positions

• Assistant Cubmaster
• Assistant Outdoor Activities Coordinator
• Grub Master

Event Coordination Positions

• Service Project
• Crossover
• Distribute Pack T-Shirts, Sweatshirts and hats

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Scoutbook

https://scoutbook.scouting.org

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• Payment through Scoutbook
• Advancement Mark Off
• Questions

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Did not have time to cover - �will do a “Scoutbook Basics” class on �Tues Feb 14 @ 6:45pm

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Survey Results

13% Regularly attend Committee Meetings

7% Occasionally attend

80% Never attend

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2 said meeting at High Rocks Steak House is an issue

5 said Sunday at 6pm is an issue

6 said childcare is an issue

0 said they don’t feel it's a good use of their time

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Explore options to make this meeting more accessible to those that want to attend

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Next committee meeting is this Sunday, Feb 12 at 6pm

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Final thoughts

Parent Q&A

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