Thank you everyone for your efforts in our fall coffee fundraiser!  More info to follow in regards to delivery.  

We are also in need of replacing some volunteer positions in the pack.very soon.  We specifically need to replace our fundraiser chair (helps organize our fundraising)  and our grubmaster (cooks for our camping trips and events).  Derek and Stephen have served our pack in many ways over the years and their scouts will soon be moving on to new adventures after they attain their Arrow of Light Rank- the highest rank in Cub Scouts.   

Den meetings this week. 

Thanksgiving food basket donations: HERE is the signup for our annual Thanksgiving dinner donations for families in the community.  We plan to assemble the baskets at the 11/18 pack meeting.  If you are willing to help sort donations and assemble baskets please let me know.  It would be very helpful to have a few parents help coordinate this effort during the pack meeting.  If you can't attend the pack meeting, please bring donations to a den meeting prior to 11/18 and give to John DiCicco.  If you are donating a frozen turkey, reach out to John DiCicco directly to coordinate pickup. 

Scouting for Food: Reminder 11/21 is Scouting for Food at 9am.  Scouts of all ranks need to participate in a service project.  We split into groups and collect cans from nearby neighborhoods.  Last year we collected over 4,500 items so we need as much help as possible. 

Service Update: Thank you to our families that were able to come out and help today at the garden, we logged 19 hours of our pack-wide 250 hour goal!  

Meetings: Den meetings are at regular times this week.  Please let your den leader know if you can't attend so they can plan accordingly. 

Thanksgiving food basket donations: HERE is the signup for our annual Thanksgiving dinner donations for families in the community.  We plan to assemble the baskets at the 11/18 pack meeting.  If you are willing to help sort donations and assemble baskets please let me know.  It would be very helpful to have a few parents help coordinate this effort during the pack meeting.  If you can't attend the pack meeting, please bring donations to a den meeting prior to 11/18 and give to John DiCicco.  If you are donating a frozen turkey, reach out to John DiCicco directly to coordinate pickup. 

Scouting for Food: Reminder 11/21 is Scouting for Food at 9am.  Scouts of all ranks need to participate in a service project.  We split into groups and collect cans from nearby neighborhoods.  Last year we collected over 4,500 items so we need as much help as possible. 

"Do Your Best" is a phrase I’ve remembered ever since my time as a Cub Scout. Reflecting on this weekend's camping trip—and the irony of being soaked by a rainstorm on Friday night only to lose all water at the campsite twelve hours later—I’m reminded just how fitting that motto really is.  Thank you to all the leaders and parents who came together to "do our best" to make this weekend camping trip the best we could provide for our scouts.  

We have den meetings at regular times this week.  Please reach out to your den leader if you are unable to make the meeting so they can provide you with what requirements the den worked on to keep us on track to advance in rank.  

A SCOUT IS HELPFUL (SO ARE THEIR FAMILIES)

Families, We have been asked but the No Greater Love Garden Committee ( all able family members are invited to help)

The No Greater Love Garden Fall Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 at 9 am.  Help is needed to put the Garden to bed for the winter.  In addition to clearing the plots, we will be applying a layer of leaf mulch to the Garden beds and replenishing the wood chips in the paths. Also, the tools and equipment need to be cleaned and the stakes and tomato cages need to be neatly put away. If any of the Scouts are able, we would truly appreciate their help.  A light breakfast and lunch will be served.

The pack committee is working on a plan for our scouts to earn the "America 250 Patch".  One of the requirements include 250 service hours to be completed in total as a pack (including family members).  I am hoping you and your family can come if possible to show support to Visitation and their garden that grows food to donate to the Patrician Society in Norristown who supports people experiencing food insecurity.  

PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO YOUR BEST TO PUSH COFFEE SALES!

HERE is a printable year at a glance for our meetings and activities.  Please mark down Scouting for food, Blue and Gold, Spring Camping, Pinewood Derby, and Advancement meeting! 

Camping 10/16-10/18 at Camp Garrison: 4021 Upper Ridge Rd, Pennsburg, PA 18073

CAMPING INFO

Cost:

BRING CASH OR CHECK PAYABLE TO PACK 369 AND GIVE TO JOHN DICICCO WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Scouts: $75/Scout ($45 for camping, 30 for fall fest)

***New Registered Scouts ($45 for camping, Fall fest free for 1st year scouts, registered since June 1, 2025)

Parents: $55/Parent ($45 for camping, 10 for fall fest)

Siblings: $60/Scout ($45 for camping, $15 for fall fest) 

IF YOU ARE NOT STAYING THE WHOLE WEEKEND, PLEASE EMAIL ME CUBMASTER369@GMAIL.COM TO DISCUSS A PRORATED RATE.

Friday night arrive anytime after 6pm, we are camping at the fort (first campsite on the trail to the left of the parking lot). There are wagons to bring your things down to the site.  

HERE is a link to our menu for the weekend.  If you have allergies or specific diet restrictions you can also bring food, there is a fridge and a kitchen. 

Saturday Night Carnivore Club:  For our new parents, we have a tradition of grilling/preparing different meats at the campfire Saturday night after the kids are in bed.  We share what people bring.  Please consider bringing something to share,  the more unique the better!  This is optional, but you can certainly join in the samples even if you don't bring anything. 

For those camping, you need to print and fill THIS out for EACH person camping, including adults.  You also need to attach a copy of your insurance card. Remember to bring cash or check.  For our new families, we have a tradition on Saturday nights to hold a parents-only "carnivore club", in which people bring different meats/ food items to cook over the fire after the scouts are in bed.  All are welcomed to bring something to cook, and we all share whatever delicious things are brought! (A scout is clean: Just food, keep the adult beverages/drugs at home)

FALL FEAT ONLY INFO

PRICING - Includes Lunch: 

 BRING CASH OR CHECK PAYABLE TO PACK 369 AND GIVE TO JOHN DICICCO WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Fall Fest Schedule (Tentative):

• 8:30am - Check-in Opens
• 9am - Opening Ceremony - Parade Field
• 9:30am - Stations Open 11am-1pm - Lunch is available in the dining hall
• 4pm - Stations Close Please allow walking time between activities, as they are not close together.

For anyone coming up just for fall fest on Saturday 10/18: PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: All participants will park at Camp Garrison and everyone will ride a school bus down to Camp Hart. The bus will pick-up people at the Flag Pole in the Camp Garrison Parking Lot and will be running all day for those arriving late or leaving early who need to get to their vehicles. The address for Camp Garrison is 4021 Upper Ridge Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073. Please email us if you need handicap accessible parking *There is no participant parking at Camp Hart - Only event staff will be parking in the Camp Hart parking lot*

People coming for the day, please arrive at 8:30am.  The scouts camping will be loading on the bus between 8:30-845am.  We need to check in as a pack, please call/text me if your late or coming later in the day.  (484) 919 0914. The bus from the Camp Garrison parking lot will drop-off right at the check-in canopy. This is where you will get your check-in packets with the program passport and shooting sports wristbands.  If you need to leave early that's not a problem you just go back to the bus drop/off and pick up location.  Please let me know if you are leaving early. 

Our Coffee fundraiser is back for the fall!  

You will soon receive an email with a direct link and seller ID to sell to family, neighbors, co-workers, etc. A digital flyer is linked HERE for you to use to spread the word online or print.  Make sure to share you direct link along with the flyer!

We will receive a bulk order of all sales in November for you to distribute your orders in time for the holiday season!  These products are very good and we are planning a second reorder sale in the spring for people to restock. 

Den meetings this week.  

We had alot of interest in our pack at the Food Truck Event!  I am going to invite interested families to our pack meeting this Wednesday, 6:30pm, in the Visi Gym.  If you see a new face, please be welcoming- introduce yourself and share how much your child enjoys scouting. 

I will have Class-B T shirts for sale, 10$ cash or check payable to Pack 369.  

I did add a few extra scout spots for Fall Fest.  If you didn't sign up and want to go, please do so ASAP.  Camping is 10/16- 10/18.  Fall Fest is on 10/17, and if you can't camp you can still join us for Fall Fest.  

Have old scout uniform items you are looking to part with?  Please bring it to any pack meeting.  I am working to create a uniform exchange in which families can donate, share, or swap gently used uniforms for free.  I am thinking it will likely be a self of some sort in our new space, the top floor of the convent.   More info to come. 

Have a great Sunday