A local scout parent is also a professional and experienced seamstress and willing to sew patches on shirts for just $1 per patch.  Mrs. Mindy Moffat is a parent in Pack 513 and will put your Scout's patches on appropriately and securely. (That's a real bargain compared to the $4 per patch the Scout shop charges.)  Mindy's experience sewing patches on military uniforms while she lived in Germany is evident in her work.  Your Scout worked hard to earn his patch, make sure it looks good and stays looking good all while supporting a Scouting family's new home business. Just Sew-Sew • 651-230-3036 • moffat766@comcast.net • 766 Meadwood Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 •Tailoring • Repairs • Custom Home Decor • Basic Reupholstery • Private Sewing Lessons

CLICK HERE to sign up to help Feed My Starving Children in Eagan, MN.  There is no better way to start the holiday season than to do something important for another person.  FMSC is a nonprofit organization where you package meals to be sent around the world to those in need.  This is only open to 3rd grade and up (including siblings).  We have 90 total slots this time, which means that it will be all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and their families/siblings.   What fun!!!   An excellent volunteer opportunity!!   Please consider signing up for this fun event.  We have received very positive feedback about this event the last few years.

FLYER ...  PRICE SHEET ... ENVELOPE ... There's many reasons to sell.  Prizes.  Put a pie in a leader's face.  But the biggest reason is that our year will only be as successful as the wreath fundraiser.  The wreath fundraiser pays for most of our activities.  The more sold, the more fund things we can do as a pack.  Good luck!

CLICK HERE for a great story about our local high adventure base preparing firefighters for the BWCA fire.

CLICK HERE for NPR's coverage of the the Summit.  The 10,000 acre Summit is a new high adventure base that will offer serious white water rafting, climbing, off-road biking and will host national and international special events.  The Summit in West Virgina is BSA's 4th high adventure base supplementing Philmont (130,000 acres in New Mexico), Sea Base (sailing, scuba and ocean adventures in Florida) and Northern Tier (BWCA trips in MN).

Boy Scouts of America has redesigned Cub Scouts for everyone.  For the last few years, a pilot program had existed and has been used by our Bear den.  Now, it is the standard program for all Cub Scouts throughout the nation both at the den and pack level.  It’s a method of delivering the existing program that is handbook based and focuses on den meeting activities leading to youth advancement.  Recognizes shift in family dynamics by moving MOST advancement into the den.  Provides den leaders with specific den meeting plans to ease planning and enhance meeting organization.  The most visible change is a new approach for monthly themes.  Instead of monthly fun themes, each month scouts will focus on one of the Cub Scouting core values.  Citizenship.  Compassion.  Cooperation.  Courage.  Faith.  Health and fitness.  Honesty.  Perseverance.  Positive Attitude.  Resourcefulness.  Respect.  Responsibility.