12/6/23 Cubmaster Bi-weekly updates

Good evening Pack 333 families. We've got a busy but fun couple of months upcoming.

Our December Pack meeting will be on Tuesday 12 December 2023 beginning at 6:30pm. Our Cubs will be preparing personal care bags for deployed community members with personalized cards. Jessica Hanauer is graciously coordinating and has ordered materials and items for the event This will also be our Gift Exchange. For any Cubs (or siblings) who wish to participate, please bring a $5 or under wrapped gift for our game. For those who have not yet picked up their Pinewood Derby car, the Den Leaders and I will bring cars for distribution.

Our Pinewood Derby will be held on Sunday 14 January 2023 at the Sykeville Freedom District Volunteer Fire Company thanks to Troop 417's sponsorship. Members of Troop 417 will be on-hand to assist, but we still need plenty of adult volunteers to make the event happen. We also will be doing a friends and family race after the Cubs event. Please see the Pack website and signup (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CA9AB2EA7F94-pack#/).

January is also our family based Duty to G*d Adventure. Your Den Leader should reach out to you regarding the requirements for this Adventure. This is a good opportunity for both Cubs and their families to discuss what faith looks like in their lives. We are also starting a series of voluntary visits to faith organizations for those who wish to learn more about other faiths. More information is forth coming.

Also in January is the 2024 National Pike Klondike Derby. The event will be held at the McKeldin Area of the Patapsco State Park on the weekend of January 27th. Camping will be available for Troops on Friday and Saturday nights; the trail event (Cub Trail and Scout Trail) will be held on Saturday. This event allows Cubs to practice different skills while learning about the Klondike and is split between our younger Cubs (Bears and under) and the Webelos/AOLs who will pull a sled. We are looking for a coordinator to organize registration, carpooling, and on-site meeting points. For those Webelos and AOLs interested in camping with a Troop, please let your Den Leader know so we can coordinate. Cub participants are $15 each, Adults are $5, siblings 5 and older are welcome to participate at the same rate. Please visit the registration web page FAQ and general information located at https://scoutingevent.com/220-76989. More information, including a signup, is forthcoming.

We are also looking for volunteers to coordinate the annual Blue and Gold Banquet and AOL Bridging ceremony currently scheduled for Friday 16 February 2024 at St. Johns in Ellicott City. This is our Scout celebration and also brings our Troops in to welcome our AOLs bridging from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA. If you are interested in any of the planning, please reach out.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Pack Meeting. As always, any questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome.

Respectfully,

Tara Lydick, Cubmaster Pack 333