Richfield Cub Scout Pack 157 Newsletter – August 2024

Hello Scout Families!

That time of year has come that all kid’s dread, but all parents rejoice!

The start of school is Aug 26th, which means that the scouting year also begins.

In this newsletter we will cover: VOLUNTEERING, Richfield Days Parade, Wear your Scout uniform to school day, Scout open house/join day, and Popcorn

GET INVOLVED!

Cub Scout Pack 157 needs you, our Scout parents, to help run the Pack! Find out how you can become more involved by attending one of our Parent Committee Meetings. We meet once a month at either the Richfield Village Hall, or before/after a Pack Event. Everyone’s time is valuable and we try to make the meetings accessible to everyone.

Looking to Volunteer? Email the Pack

Richfield Days Parade

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We will be participating in the Richfield Days parade on Sun, Aug 25.

We will be having a float building day on Sat, Aug 24 to get everything secured to the trailer and decorated. Let’s have everyone who is able to, make a cardboard or Paper Mache rock for our float theme this year, Scouts Rock!

Float Building will be at the Lohman’s house starting at 9am

2070 State Hwy 164, Richfield (about 1/2 mile north of Friess lake school)

The Webelos II scouts will have the honorary ride on the float since this is their last year in the parade. All other dens will be walking beside the float. We will also be handing out flyers as we walk the parade route.

IMPORTANT INFO:

TO THOSE SCOUTS THAT ARE WALKING IN THE PARADE ON SUNDAY….

WEBELOS II DEN @ BMO HARRIS PARKING LOT:

PLEASE MEET AT THE BMO HARRIS PARKING LOT @ 930AM.

We will be putting the finishing touches on the float and waiting there until the parade starts.

TIGERS, WOLVES, BEARS & WEBELOS I DENS:

PLEASE MEET AT AT RICHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL PARKING LOT @ 930AM.

When our float approaches the roundabout by RICHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, all Scouts will be directed to gather around the float and walk the parade.

SCOUTS NEED TO BE IN UNIFORM.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO WEAR A HAT, IT NEEDS TO BE A SCOUT APPROVED HAT.
PLEASE BRING A WATER BOTTLE (Filled w/water).
PLEASE APPLY SUNSCREEN PRIOR TO COMING TO THE PARADE.
PLAN FOR WEATHER! IT ALWAYS RAINS, SO HAVING A PONCHO OR UMBRELLA HANDY WOULD BE IDEAL.

August 28th is JOIN SCOUTING DAY!

REPRESENT OUR PACK AT SCHOOL ON Wednesday August 28th!

We are asking that all Scouts to go to school with their Class A Uniforms on to show pride in Pack 157! We highly recommend that you DO NOT have them wear a neckerchief as that could get lost during the day.

Pack 157 Family Night/Join Night

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH: 6 – 730pm

Please stop by to help us welcome the new families that will be joining our Pack!

This event is for NEW & RETURNING Scouts.

Returning to our Pack this year?

Please feel free to stop by! Leaders will be readily available to answer any questions you may have about this year’s Scouting Program. We will also have printout of this year’s Calendar of Events, Pack Dues and more info about the Fall Product Sales at Piggly Wiggly.

Looking to join our Pack this year?

Our leaders will be on hand to help you fill out the Scout application, medical forms and much more! We will have more information on our Scouting Program, our Calendar of Events, our Pack Dues & Budget and the available Volunteering Opportunities within the Pack.

We look forward to seeing everyone at FAMILY NIGHT 2024!!