Scouting for Food - Nov 3 and Nov 10

Reminder: Nov 3 and Nov 10 – Scouting for Food!

Scouting for Food is the primary service project for Pack 681 each and every year. Last year, Pack 681, together with Pack 661 and Troop 681 (Boy Scouts), collected over 5,500 pounds of food for the needy. This food goes directly to families in Fairfax County that are in need of emergency food assistance. This is a great experience for the Cub Scouts and an easy way for them to learn about giving back to their community.

We need everyone to turn out! Please save the following dates: Saturday, Nov 3 (Bag drop off) and Saturday, Nov 10 (Bag pick up). We’ll meet at the Scout House at 8:30am on both days. Please see the timeline sent through email for more details.

Bake Sale a Huge Success!!

Thanks to all those scouts and parents who participated in the bake sale. You made this sale a huge success.

Den leaders, please keep track of which scouts participated so that they can receive a patch at the next pack meeting.

Bake Sale

Here's where we stand with the bake sale shifts:

Each shift will be responsible for watching over the tables during the Mass and selling after the Mass (at least one adult must cover each table during Mass. We'll have three tables).

Shift 1: Sell after the 7:30am Mass (arrive at 8am, set up tables)
Den 6 (since Quang is picking up the donuts and Mr Harding is picking up the
tables)
Den 7

Shift 2: Sell after the 9:00am Mass (arrive at St. James at 8:45am)
Den 9
Den 4
Den 1 - with the exception of Dan Putzinger & son

Shift 3: Sell after the 10:30am Mass (arrive at St. James at 10:15am)
Handleys (veteran)
Den 5
Dan Putzinger & son

Shift 4: Sell after the 12 noon Mass (arrive at St. James at 11:45am)
Irene & David Ott (veteran)
Den 10
Den 3

We cannot leave the tables unattended during our assigned shift, so please be sure to confirm that your dens will be timely and will be covering all three tables. Last year, we had some adults and scouts pull double shifts due to no-shows - let's try to avoid that this year.

We're a little bit light on Shift 3, so if there are folks who cannot make your assigned time and can make Shift 3, please send them to that shift.

Parents can bring baked goods, but it's not mandatory - please bring them individually wrapped, ready for sale. The pack will provide 160 dozen doughnuts for sale.

Thanks to all who make the pack go. All scouts that participate will receive a patch to recognize their efforts.

Religious Awards

If there are any Scouts in your den who would like to earn the Religious Award but who did not sign up at the first pack meeting, or who have questions, please let Lou know. Those who did sign up will receive their books at school on Thursday.

Lou Lucchetti
703-920-6422

Scouting for Food - Nov 3 and Nov 10 - Save the Dates

Save the Dates: Nov 3 and Nov 10 – Scouting for Food!

Scouting for Food is the primary service project for Pack 681 each and every year. Last year, Pack 681, together with Pack 661 and Troop 681 (Boy Scouts), collected over 5,500 pounds of food for the needy. This food goes directly to families in Fairfax County that are in need of emergency food assistance. This is a great experience for the Cub Scouts and an easy way for them to learn about giving back to their community.

We need everyone to turn out! Please save the following dates: Saturday, Nov 3 (Bag drop off) and Saturday, Nov 10 (Bag pick up). We’ll meet at the Scout House at 8:30am on both days. An email will be circulating with more details.

For more information please contact Victor Bieniek at 703-206-0152 or victorbieniek@cox.net

Bake Sale This Weekend - Oct 28

Making the pack go is a responsibility of every Cub Scout. Please join us for the Pack 681 Bake Sale outside of St James Church on 10/28. The boys will learn important salesmanship, math, and customer service skills.

Den leaders are signing up for slots and den times will be reported here once they are finalized.

Fire House Meeting This Thursday - Oct 18

What: Firehouse Pack Meeting

Where: Falls Church Fire House, 6950 Little Falls Road
Arlington, VA 22213 (Between Washington St and Little Falls Rd)

When: Thursday, Oct 18, 7pm

Parking - either off Washington St or off of Little Falls St and walk up the
driveway. Please provide extra time for parking and walking to the fire
station.

This is traditionally a great event with lots of hands-on activities for the
boys. It also satisfies at least one requirement of most Cub Scout levels.

We hope to see you all there.

http://www.fallschurchvfd.org/

Fall Family Campout - Oct 13-14

You should have received an email from your den leader regarding this event. Please let Marty Freeman know if not at kerrfree@verizon.net.

Who: Scouts and All Family Members Welcome
What: Pack 681 Fall Family Camping Trip
Where: Bull Run Regional Park – Group Site B
When: October 13th and 14th
Schedule: Saturday Oct 13th
12:00 Noon Check In Starts
2:00 PM Afternoon Activity
5:00 PM Dinner (family style by Den)
6:00 PM Evening Activity
7:30 PM Campfire
Sunday Oct 14th
9:30 AM Belt Loop Activity
11:00 AM “Leave No Trace”
12:00 PM Check Out
Cost is:
$6.00 per person

More information about the park and directions can be found at:
http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/bullrun/index.php

A special welcome to our new Tiger Scouts! All Cub Scout camping trips follow a “family camping” format. All family members are welcome to attend. Sorry, no pets are allowed in the park. Each family brings their own tent and gear. Each scout must have at least one parent or guardian with them on the trip. Dens are encouraged to plan their meals together and eat together. Cub Scouts are not allowed to handle fire, matches, lighters, knives, axes, hatchets or saws. Parents, please handle these items for your scout if they are needed.

*** Alert - this weekend the forecast is cold. Please be sure that your scout packs the following:
1. Appropriate clothing
2. Warm sleeping bag and/or sleeping bag with extra blankets
3. Knit hat for sleeping (this will keep the guy warm)
4. Clean, dry long sleeve/long pants pj's or sweats

Committee Meeting - Thursday, 10/11

This is a reminder that there is a Pack 681 Committee Meeting this Thursday, Oct 11, at 7pm at Thoreau Middle School. Roundtable follows at 8pm, for all Den Leaders. I highly encourage den leaders to attend the roundtable.

Thoreau Middle School
2505 Cedar Lane Vienna, VA

Each den should have at least one leader / representative at the committee meeting. All committee members are encouraged to attend.

Thanks for supporting scouting.

First Pack Hike A Huge Success

The kick-off to the Pack 681 Cross County Hike was a great success. Participation was good and the weather cooperated. We hiked over 2 miles and all the scouts that I talked to had a great time. We're very proud of all our participants.

If anyone has a good picture to share, please send it and I will post it.

Hats off to Marty Freeman for organizing. Now it's up to the dens to sign up for individual sections. Pack 681 - 40 miles or bust!