Volunteers Needed for Spring 2012!
Step up and volunteer to join the Pack Committee. Parent leaders in these positions are eager to train you now! (as of February 2012). 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:
- Assistant Cubmaster:
Back up the Cubmaster in running Pack Meetings. Help plan Pack meetings and events. Control the Spirit Stick to throttle up the scouting spirit!
- Advancement Coordinator:
Coordinate with Den advancement coordinators on a monthly basis to track advancement progress of the scouts. Order badges and insignia and prepare for disbursement at pack meetings. Assist pack and den leaders in encouraging scout advancement.
- Fundraising Coordinator:
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.
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.
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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!
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Congratulations to the boys and families who moved up in rank. The boys worked hard this past year, and your commitment to the program has not gone unnoticed. Good luck to our boys that have moved to Boy Scouts. They will be missed, but their replacements, our new Web 2's, are ready to step up to set an example to the rest of the boys in the Pack.
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Flag Placement and Removal
Saturday May 26th at 7:00am, National Memorial Cemetary
As Cub Scouts, we promise to do our duty to our country. Let's honor those who have done their duty to our country during their lifetime and have moved on. Join Packs, Troops, Crews, Girl Scouts, JROTC, and other organizations and individuals to honor our vets during Memorial Day by placing US flags on their graves in preparation for Memorial Day. It will be very busy, so come early (recommended that you show up by 6:30 to get parking within the cemetary grounds. Look for the Pack 416 flag near the big flag. Also recommended to bring a screwdriver and maybe a mallet to create the hole to place the flags.
Tuesday, May 29th at 7:00 am
Just as important as placement is the removal of the flags. Not nearly as many show up since it is a workday, but the task still needs to be done. If you can spare half an hour or an hour, please come an help.
Both flag placement and flag removal counts as separate Pack events towards the Summertime Activity Pin.
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Summer Campout
June 8-10, Kaibab Lake Campground
Escape the heat and the urban concrete jungle for the pine woods in the mountains. We will be camping at the newly renovated Kaibab Lake Campground, sites KG1 and KG2. Join us for Raingutter Regatta and other fun activities!
Links to campground information:
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Friends of Scouting Needs Donations!
The Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization, and the bulk of its funding comes from donations. Friends of Scouting's mission is to raise money which benefits the local district directly. By donating to Friends of Scouting, our donated dollars get the most bang for our buck. Let's help our district continue to provide an awesome scouting program which directly influences our boys in a positive, life-changing way. Check out FOS Flyer 2012 for more info. Any size donation would be appreciated! It directly helps our District and it's tax deductible. Please contact Steve Pomeranz to make a donation. Thank you!
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Pack 416 Needs Volunteers!
We are still in need of volunteers in some key positions! Check them out in the Announcements section on the left. Please consider volunteering to help the Pack provide the best program and most fun for the boys!
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Upcoming Council and District events, including:
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Sleepover at Chase Field, Friday May 26. See the D-Backs vs. Brewers.
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Kooza, Cirque du Solei, June 10, June 28, and July 6.
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Wet'N'Wild Scout Day, June 23.
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Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, June 29.
Click here for details.
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Want to learn the Pack Cheer WADATANCHOO? Click on the picture.
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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!
Our next meeting will be on May 9th at 7pm.
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Featured Photo: Blockhead
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