February 2022 Newsletter

Calendar of Events
Be sure to check Scoutbook for the latest updates to our calendar and to RSVP for events!

February 2022

Feb 05Popcorn Celebration @ Funway

Feb 07 No Meetings

Feb 10 – District Roundtable Meeting

Feb 11 – Pack Committee Meeting

Feb 14 – Den Meetings @ Church (Treasure Bread Due)

Feb 18 iFly NOVA Award Activity (*)

Feb 21 – Den Meetings @ Church

Feb 26 – Blue & Gold Banquet @ Plano Legion

Feb 26 – Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony


(*) denotes activities that require registration through the scoutingevent.com website

March 2022

Mar 07Den Meetings @ Church

Mar 10 – District Roundtable Meeting

Mar 11 – No Pack Committee Meeting

Mar 12District Pinewood Derby @ Kaneland High School (*)

Mar 14 – Den Meetings @ Church

Mar 21 No Meetings

Mar 28 – Den Meetings @ Church


(*) denotes activities that require registration through the scoutingevent.com website

April 2022

Apr 04 – Den Meetings @ Church

Apr 11 – Den Meetings @ Church

Apr 14 – District Roundtable Meeting

Apr 18 – No Meetings

Apr 25 Den Meetings @ Church

Apr 29 – 2022-23 Committee Planning Meeting


(*) denotes activities that require registration through the scoutingevent.com website

Popcorn Celebration at Funway on February 5th

It's almost time for our huge party in celebration of this year's successful popcorn sales!!!

Our Scouts worked very hard this fall to blast right past our stretch goal of $20,000 in popcorn sales. To celebrate this amazing accomplishment, the Pack is throwing a HUGE PARTY at Funway in Batavia on Saturday, February 5th!!!

This event is free to all registered youth members of our Pack, due to the SPECTACULAR popcorn selling that we accomplished this fall! Sign-up concluded at the January 10th den meetings.

What's Included:
10:00am-11:00am: Bowling (shoe rental included)
11:00am-11:30am: Lunch (choice of pizza or hotdog)|
11:30am-1:00pm: Roller Skating (skate rental included)
1:00pm-2:00pm: "Play" Card Activities ($20 loaded onto card for laser tag, bumper cars, mini golf, video games, etc.)

Uniforming: Pack Activity Shirt ("Class B")

Treasure Bread Orders due February 14th

Our 2022 Treasure Bread fundraising efforts concludes at the February 14th meetings ... BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR ORDER FORM READY TO TURN IN. Orders will be distributed for delivery on February 26th at the Blue & Gold Banquet!

Learn more about Treasure Bread in the fundraising section of our website.

Blue & Gold Banquet on February 26th

Blue and Gold Banquets are a tradition in Cub Scout packs. They are a celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the BSA on February 8, 1910, and therefore usually take the place of the February pack meeting. Advancements and awards are presented. The Arrow of Light ceremony is also be included as the 5th graders cross over to a troop. Sometimes community leaders or special guests are invited to attend.

Our Blue & Gold Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Plano American Legion.

Schedule:
12:00pm: Pack Court of Honor (awards) and Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony
1:00pm: Lunch (catered)
2:00pm: Interactive Science Show (entertainment)

Uniforming: Official Scout Uniform ("Class A")

AOL Crossover Ceremony on February 26th

We will bid a fond farewell to our 5th grade Arrow of Light Scouts at the Blue and Gold Banquet on February 26th as they cross over to become members of BSA Troop 71 in Plano. We wish Sonny A., Josh B., and Josh C. the very best as they continue their "Trail to Eagle".

Potawatomi District Pinewood Derby launches March 12th

The Potawatomi District Pinewood Derby is an opportunity for Cub Scouts to race against other units in the surrounding communities. This year, Pack 317 Plano and Pack 350 Yorkville will be jointly running the derby race for the entire district!

More information will be made available as this event nears.

Uniforming: Official Scout Uniform ("Class A")

Summer Resident Camp at Camp Rokilio

Camp Rokilio provides a GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE for Cub Scouts (entering 1st through 5th grade in the fall of 2022) and their parents and leaders on 213 beautiful acres of hilly terrain with tall timber located in the Kettle Moraine, seven miles east of Kiel, Wisconsin!

Camp Rokilio consists of a 3-day/2-night stay in one of the camp’s four themed buildings, which includes the Fort J.J. Keller, Gunderson Viking Bäten Ship, Kohler Castle, and Oertle Train Station. The buildings' amenities include electricity, water, flush toilets, showers, kitchen, and living quarters with beds for both adults and youth. Camp Rokilio provides an introduction to camping in a very comfortable and stylistic way!

As a Cub Scout becomes accustomed to the out-of-doors with their Den, they unconsciously absorb some of the greatness of nature itself — the quiet of the forest, the cheerfulness of a running stream, the breadth of a body of water, the openness of the sky, the freshness of the wind, the curiousness of a bog with insect eating plants, and the beauty of a sunset.

By spending time outdoors, they learn some of the skills, resourcefulness, and self-reliance of the pioneers. The woods, the streams, the trails, and the wild creatures that inhabit them become friends, and the out-of-doors becomes a lifelong source of recreation.

Camping is an opportunity for the continuation of Cub Scouting throughout the summer! The camp program is designed to meet the needs and interests of Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and parents; therefore, preparation for adventure belt loops and activity pins are continuous and consistent with the program in the Pack.

All of Scouting is an educational program, and since education consists primarily of determining the individual’s learning needs and proceeding to satisfy those needs, the Camp Rokilio program is designed to promote a meaningful and educational experience. The program consists of 3 days of waterfront, shooting sports (BB Guns/Archery), Nature, Campfires, Chapel, theme related projects and activities, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities, and NOVA awards.

Cub Scouts and their parents, grandparents and leaders can choose a session that fits into their schedule. All Cub Scouts are required to attend resident camp with a parent for the entire duration of camp. We will attend Camp Rokilio from June 27-29, 2022.

Summer Day Camp at the Yorkville American Legion

Three Fires Council's Wild West Day Camp is at the Yorkville American Legion is from July 25-29, 2022. This is the closest location to our pack. Day Camp is an activity-based adventure for your Scout (and siblings) to enjoy. The emphasis is NOT on advancements, but on having fun and fellowship with your fellow Cub Scouts. Day Camp is recommended for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears. Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts should consider Summer Resident Camp instead.