Volunteers Needed!
Step up and volunteer to join the Pack Committee. You'll learn a lot about the scouting program and make a difference in the lives of all of our scouts and families. And your boy will learn by your good example. Tell your den leader if you'd like to help out. Here's what we need:
Work closely with Pack Treasurer to determine funding needs for the Pack. Research and present fundraising ideas/programs to pack committee. Assist in coordinating and planning existing events including Scout o Rama ticket sales. Communicate with den leaders regarding fund raising activities, progress and participation expectations.
These are one-time commitments. Help out with one or more Pack events:
- Turkey Bowling
- Bike Olympics
- Space Derby
- Food Drive
Volunteer Incentive Programs
Volunteers throughout the Grand Canyon Council are visiting with their employers about volunteer incentive programs (different companies have differing names). Mini-grants are made upon application and approval rewarding volunteerism. Contact your Human Resources department or Corporate Foundation for details.
Complete the upper portion of the VIP application form and send it to the
Grand Canyon Council
Director of Development
2969 N Greenfield Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
We will complete the remaining portion of the form - providing validation and forwarding the application to the company for processing.
It is important to note that due to IRS regulations matching gifts and volunteerism grants are not available to units.
NEED BADGES SEWN ON UNIFORMS?
MICHELLE OFFERS SEWING AND TAILORING SERVICES FOR SCOUTS!
CONTACT MICHELLE FOR PRICING AT:
melutz3758@yahoo.com
www.justwhatyouneedle.com
Alumni Association
If you are a former boy scout and you'd like to reconnect with your Scouting past, keep informed on current Boy Scout events, and involved with the same great leadership program, please join the Alumni Association. It's free!
"Friends of Scouting" needs help
Please consider an online donation to Friends of Scouting as a way to continue to support scouting. It's easy, it's the right thing to do, and it's tax deductible!
|
Memorial Day Weekend Flag Placement and Removal
Saturday, May 25 7am and Tuesday, May 28 7am
Let's do our duty by honoring those who have done their duty for our nation and our freedoms. Join our Pack, along with other BSA Packs, Troops, Venture Crews, Girl Scouts, JROTC, and other patriots at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Cave Creek Road and Pinnacle Peak Road). Together we will place flags at the headstones of every grave of every serviceman and servicewoman buried at the cemetery. Arrive between 6:30 and 6:50 am in your sharpest Class A uniform to honor the vets. Look for the Pack near the main flagpole. We will be done by 8 am.
Just as important is flag removal on Tuesday morning. It is not as structured; just show up and help remove the flags. Class B T-shirts and caps are encouraged but not necessary. Stay for as long as you can; it'll be done by 8 am.
Flag placement and removal are two events that each count towards the Pack Summertime Activity pin.
*****************************************************************************
Summer Campout
June 7-9, Kaibab Lake Campground
Mark your calendars! You don't want to miss out on Summer Campout. Raingutter Regatta...Marshmallow War II...crawdad fishing. Get a sneak peak of what's to come in the next year of Scouting. Oh yes, it starts now!
Kaibab Lake Website: Click here
*****************************************************************************
Food Drive and Space Derby
Saturday, April 6th at St. Joan of Arc
Thank you Pack 416 for bringing in over 1000 pounds of food for needy families. Congratulations to Bear Den 1 for bringing in an average of 50 pounds per scout, winning a pizza party with the Cubmasters!
We also had some really exciting races in the Space Derby. Congratulations to all the boys who competed and showed great sportsmanship. Click here for the race results.
*****************************************************************************
Blue and Gold Banquet
Congratulations to the Nighthawks and Glowing Aliens for earning the Arrow of Light!
Thanks to the Web 2 parents for putting on a fabulous celebration! It was a great night for all.
Check out more Blue and Gold photos plus some videos by going to the Photos tab.
*****************************************************************************
Pinewood Derby Results
Congratulations to our Pinewood Derby winners! Click here to see the 2013 Pinewood Derby Results.
*****************************************************************************
Upcoming District and Council Events
|
|
Wet 'N' Wild Scout Day - Scout can enjoy a day of fun and sun onSaturday, June 22nd. Click here for more information.
|
|
|
The Ringling Bros. and Barum & Bailey Boy Scout Night is Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th. Click here for more information.
|
|
|
The LEGO KidsFest national tour stops at the University of Phoenix Stadium July 12th-14th, bringing all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experience together in this 3-acre activity and entertainment-packed family event for all ages and builders of all skills. Click here for details.
|
|
|
Arizona Rattlers Scout Night is July 13th at 6pm. Click here for details.
|
Check out other upcoming events on the Upcoming District and Council Events >tab.
***************************************************************************** Cub Scout Day Camps
Continue the Adventure! Cub Scout Day Camp is happening throughout June at Scout Heard Pueblo in Phoenix. Each session is 3 days, from 3 pm to 9-10. This year's theme is Lost Pueblo Safari. Webelos will be working on their Scientist pin. Contact your Den Leader if interested. More info and registration: www.grandcanyonbsa.org/outdoor-programs/council-camps/heard-scout-pueblo/camps/cub-scout-summer-day-camp/16560
Webelos Weekend (5/31-6/1) and Webelos Encampment (7/20-7/23) is available at Camp Geronimo! This is a great time to get a jump (or catch up) to earning Webelos activity pins.
Webelos Weekend Registration page
Webelos Encampment registration page
*****************************************************************************
Pack 416 Leaders and Parents
We have monthly committee meetings the second Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Take a look behind the scenes, and lend your voice and ideas to the Pack to make the scouting experience better for the boys. You are always welcome!
Don't forget, District holds a Roundtable meeting the first Thursday of each month. Why reinvent the wheel? Get some meeting ideas, play some games, sing a song or two, and have fun while preparing for upcoming meetings. You don't even have to be a leader to attend!
Don't forget to check out our Leader Resources page.
*****************************************************************************
Featured Photo: Pack 416 - The Return of the King
Check out other cool Pack 416 photos at: axfamilyphotography.smugmug.com/Pack416 or click on the Photos tab at the top of the page.
|
|