March 2003 edition
Heads Up!! We're under construction!!
Pack 135 is taking some gigantic leaps in its reorganization efforts. Over the next several months you may notice several changes which we think will be beneficial. We believe we already have a fantastic pack, but we also think there is always room for changes and improvements.

A large focus is being placed on leader training. We are getting all of the leaders current in their specific training for their dens. To be in compliance with Cub Scout rules there are certain training sessions our leaders must take and we want to be sure we comply with these standards. Don Hake, Assistant CubMaster, will be our training co-ordinator to make sure everyone is up to date.

We are in the process of updating all of our records, thus insuring everything is current at the scout council so that we may take advantage of all the benefits the council has to offer. We are working closely with the staff at council so we will be informed in a timely manner of events and activites being offered, thus allowing us to be more involved in scouting activites.

The pack cleanup and inventory is underway. We are setting up a crafts closet to be utilized by the den leaders, allowing den activites to be planned around supplies on hand. Along with the craft supply closet we are assembling craft and game boxes which can be used not only for the scouts but also to occupy scout siblings during pack meetings. We are in the process of creating a Cub Scout library in which we hope to have the most recent copies of Cub Scout guideline books, craft-games-activity books, den leader help manuals, training information, scout magazines and newspapers. We hope to maintain an ongoing collection of scouting information. This library will be available to everyone in Pack 135. All parents are welcome to help on May 6th during the den meeting when we clean out some more items.

Another big change will be to out Pack Meeting Agendas. Starting this month our pack meeting will have a monthly theme. We will have a monthly theme each month, the dens will have the opportunity to incorporate this theme in their weekly meetings, planning their activites accordingly. The songs, games, skits, displays and exhibits for the pack meeting will all be associated with the theme. We aer trying to make our pack meetings more fun for the boys so they will look foward to this once a month program.

Pack Communication Table
As you enter the church for each den and pack meeting it is important you stop at the Pack communication table. This is where you will drop off information forms for pack activites. We are working hard to provide you with clear and accurate information about meetings, activites, camps, ect.. ALL parents need to be active participants of this process so that information gets to the proper person. Thank you in advance for utilizing this new system. There may be questions concerning forms you have filled out which can also be cleared up when you stop at the table.

Camping Equipment Needed
Lisa Hoffnagle
The pack would like to purchase some camping essentials for everyone to use on our camping trips, unfortunately this is not in the budget at this time. There are several items Lisa would like to borrow for the upcoming family camping trip, if anybody can help please contact Lisa. Needed: Large dining canopy Large Plastic Bins Dish washing bins Pots and Pans Campfire forks/moutain pie makers Lanterns Stoves Tarps (all sizes) Flashlights Rope Duct Tape Coffee Pots Coolers Large Mixing Bowls Table Cloths Water Containers
If you have any equipment you would like to donate, please let Lisa know this also.

Wolf Dens Combined
Wolf dens 2 & 3 combined this month becoming one den. There are now a total of 12 Wolfs. Becky Riek is Den Leader and Sue Buccilla is Assistant Den Leader.

Pack Web Page
Pack 135 web page is up and running. Lisa Hoffnagle is managing this web page for us. Please check us out at www.pack135.bizhosting.com

Big POWWOW Attendance!!!
A big thank you to the following Pack 135 adults for attending this years POWWOW: Brian DiMattia, Don Hake, lisa Hoffnagle, Sharon March, Becky riek, Debbie Rutter, Mike Sharp and Tonya Wishard. Each of these adults attended four sessions of information and training to enable them to serve our Pack better. This was an all day training and it is appreciated that they took time out of their busy schedules to do this for our Pack. THANK YOU!!

Upcoming Leader Training Dates
pack 135 Co-ordinator for Training Programs
Don Hake
April 5th 9am-12pm
Cub Leader Specific Training
Luther Memorial Evangelical Church
May 2nd -4th Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Location and time to be announced