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Welcome to the online home of Pack 119 in Farmington, Minnesota
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 Cub Scout Pack 119 proudly serves the boys of Akin Road Elementary School. We are chartered to the school's parent teacher partnership. We are registered with the Prairie Lakes District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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LATEST PACK 119 HEADLINES Last Updated: Mar 18, 2009 Cubmaster's Corner Pack Pow Wow Pinewood Derby 2009 Summer Camps Scroll down for full information on these headlines |
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The Cubmaster's Corner
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 Hi Akela and Scouters of Pack 119, What a fantastic time at the pinewood derby! I would like to thank all the scouts for their hard work in making such cool cars. Akela you deserve a pat on the back also. Taking the time to be involved with your scout's achievements and his future. A huge round of a applause to the Akela, Wolf dens, Mr. Mayleben, Kevin "The Voice of Derby" Kuehn. Kevin Zakoski, the racing gets better every year and I would like to thank you for all the effort you put in to organizing the best derby in the pinewood derby world! Thank you! While I am here, there is a Parent/Leader meeting Monday, March 16, 7pm. Tim Hodges' home. The next Pack Pow Wow is scheduled for March 19 at the ARES gym. This Pack Pow Wow is very special, our Webelos 2 will hold their cross-over ceremony. This is the night they cross over from cub scouts to boy scouts. An incredible job done by these boys. Try and make it to this special event. Thank you Rusty Groves
Cubmaster Pack 119 |
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Pack Pow Wow
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 Pack 119's Next Pack Pow Wow is March 19th at ARE 6:30pm to 8pm. |
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Pinwood Derby 2009
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 Pinewood Derby information: Location is at Country Joe Racing in Lakeville, MN. <Click Here for directions> Friday March 13th:
6pm - 9pm is Registration / Weigh-in (Please try to do this on Firday as we do not have as much time Saturday morning.) Saturday March 14:
10am - 11am - Registration / Weigh-in
11am - 11:30am - Judging and Race Setup
11:30am (approx.) - Racing Begins! Troop 119 will be running the concessions at the derby. Have and Good Luck!!!!
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Summer Camps 2009
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 Lottery reservations for Summer 2009 camping dates starts Dec. 1st. In order for our large pack to reserve a spot big enough for all those interested I need to reserve the spots on that first day (Dec. 1st). There are two separate camps to sign up for (see attached for more details)depending on the age of your scout. Sign-ups for these camps will be at the November pack pow wow. Sign-ups will close November 30th and payment must be received by Nov. 30 or you will not get signed up. Current Webelos II (graduating 5th graders become boy scouts in May) will be going to boy scout camps. (Not done through Pack 119) Current Webelos I (graduating 4th graders become Webelos II in May) will be going to Camp Navajo June 27-30 ($100 for scout and $100 adult) with an extra day of outpost through July 1($30 scout and $30 adult). Current Tiger, Wolf, Bear (graduating to the next rank in May) will be going to Camp Akela August 7-9 ($90 scout and $90 adult). Current Bear scouts (graduating 3rd graders become Webelos I in May) can attend an extra day of outpost through August 10 ($30 scout and $30 adult). If you cannot attend on the dates picked by the pack, you can sign up for any other date, just let me know the date. We can add people after the Dec 1st date as long as there are spots available and payment is received. |
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Popcorn Information
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 Popcorn time is here! The popcorn fundraiser is fun way to help both the pack and our scouts cover costs for the 2008 - 2009 scouting year. If each scout sells $350 worth of popcorn the pack will get $61.25 per scout for the Pack's operating budget! plus the scout will get money as well added to their account to use to cover costs for camp, etc.. <Click here> for more popcorn information. <Click here> for the breakdown of what your can earn! <Click here> for the information on why we sell. <Click here> for the fundraiser dates. Selling starts on the Saturday Oct 4th! See calendar for key dates. |
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Great websites for Den Meeting Ideas
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 Den Leaders, and parents, if you need ideas to plan your scout's next den meeting, check out these websites for some tips for activities, games and more. Check out Baloo's Bugle to read through some of the monthly editions of this Scouting newsletter which go back several years. Also, visit Scouting the Net for more theme-related activities. For more web resources for Scouting look under the "Links" banner at the top of this page. |
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Got Scouting questions?
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 ...We've got answers! Whatever you have a question about, from the ranks for each grade level, to how you can become a volunteer with the pack - in any contributing role - please ask your Den Leader! You can also contact Cubmaster Rusty Groves. Like you, the pack leadership team wants all the boys in the pack to get the most out of Scouting. |
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Interested in Scouting?
Join Pack 119, Join the Fun!
 If you or someone you know has a son that would like to sign up with Pack 119 please contact Rusty Groves at 651-344-8232.
Let's Reward Our Scouts with Awards!
 It's up to you - parents and adult partners - to keep your den leader updated on what requirements your scout has met toward his rank. The den leaders then let our Awards Coordinator know (Look for the Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos advancement sheets under the Forms heading on this website) so they can record their progress, and figure out what awards he should order, to help plan for award ceremonies at upcoming pack meetings. Thank you for your commitment to your scout's success!
Cub Scout Dens in Pack 119...
...Meet one or more times a month for den meetings or field trips/activities.
...Have all or nearly all their Cub Scouts attend each den activity and pack meeting.
...Have all or nearly all their Cub Scouts attend each pack event and activity.
...Go to camps!
...Take part in monthly pack meetings when asked to perform a ceremony or skit.
...Have motivated den leaders who help plan den meetings and help the pack leadership team plan and participate in pack activities.
...Have parents and adult partners who assist the den leader and also volunteer to help the pack as needed.
...Have leaders, parents and adult partners who check this website for updated pack information!
...Have leaders or parents who ask the Cubmaster or Pack Committee Chair for help if they need ideas for den meetings or activities.
Thank you for helping the scouts in our dens benefit from Cub Scouting!
Training for Leaders
 Several training sessions are available for new and veteran leaders in our pack. All new leaders need to take: Cub Scout Fast Start, New Leader Essentials, Cub Scout leader Specific and Youth Protection. Veteran leaders taking on a new position also need to take a Cub Scout Leader Specific course. Contact Cubmaster Rusty Groves for more information on all of these.
New Leaders: Click here to follow the steps for the online Cub Scout Fast Start course. Once you complete it, click this page at the Northern Star Council site. You only need to take this course once. Also, new and veteran leaders can take the Youth Protection course online. You only need to take this course once. You can also take this course in person at an event below. For New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Leader Specific (Take each time you change positions like to a Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, etc...) you will only be able to attend those courses in person. Here are some upcoming options. Check this site and contact Rusty Groves with any questions.
DEN ROSTERS
10 Dens
74 Cub Scouts
Den 1 (Wolf)
Den Leader: Tim Hodges
Scouts: Jackson, Cole, Mike, Tanner & Adam
Den 2 (Webelos 1)
Den Leader: Rusty Groves
Scouts: Jerad, Kyle, Isaac, Lerew & Zach
Den 3 (Wolf)
Den Leader: Cory Lavigne
Scouts: Michael, Matthew, Tanner, Drake, Grant, Oscar, Brett, Trevor & Spencer
Den 4 (Webelos 1)
Den Leader: Tony Gunderson
Scouts: Matthew, Jacob, Josh, Andrew, Tyler, Ben, Derek, Max & Nathan
Den 5 (Tiger)
Den Leader: Teresa Fults
Scouts: Joseph, Garet, Josh, Daniel, Griffen, Kyle, Maxwell, & Parker
Den 6 (Tiger)
Den Leader: Erica Markwardt
Scouts: Samuel, Nathan, Eric, Billy, Kelvin, & Ethan
Den 7 (Webelos 2)
Den Leader: Ken Heckmann
Scouts: Jonah, Joseph, Vince, Ben, Jordan, Joshua & Matthew
Den 8 (Bear)
Den Leader: Aaron Kuhlman
Scouts: Avery, Nick, Isaac, Daniel, Adam, Michael, Jackson, Aaron, & Trevor
Den 10 (Webelos 2)
Den Leader: Diane Wiggert
Scouts: David, Sam, R.J., Andy, Chase, Devyn & Jack
Den 12 (Bear)
Den Leader: Steve Wilson
Scouts: Jacob, Tanner, Ryan, Jarrett, Jacob, Jeremy, William & Joshua
Check Out Our Pictures Page
 Our Pictures page has some great photos. If you would like to share some of yours, please contact Kevin Hunt at ktcjjhunt@frontiernet.net.
Lots of Scouting Links
 Check out our Links section for lots of Cub Scout information available on the web. From general background about the program to crafts, skits, songs and more. Check out the sites!
We support the Farmington Tigers!
 Here is a link to the online calendar for Farmington High School athletics. Tiger Calendar
Stay Up to Date with Akin Road Elementary School
 Get updated information on Akin Road Elementary School news and events, contact the school staff, learn about volunteer opportunities and more! Just click Akin Road Elementary for the link to the schools's website.
"I'm a Scout"
 Here is one of the most compelling stories about what it means to be a Scout: Allen Daggett, a 14-year-old Boy Scout from California was critically injured while saving his younger brother from being hit by a train. When he regained consciousness his first question was about his brother, and if he was okay. After being told his brother was safe, thanks to his actions, Daggett said "I couldn't have done anything else. I'm a Scout."
PACK 119 VIDEO
Click on the links below to watch video of Pack 119 activities. These short Windows Media clips could take a minute or two to load, depending on the speed of your Internet connection. 11/07 - Tony Sasso gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs:15) 11/07 - Diane Wiggert gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 15) 11/07 - Nikki Kulla gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 15) 11/07 - Dwayne Kulla gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 13) 11/07 - Marty Husnik gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 13) 11/07 - Rusty Groves gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 13) 11/07 - Scott Haugen gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 34) 11/07 - Kevin Hunt gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 14) 11/07 - Ken Heckmann gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 07) 11/07 - Kevin Zakoski gets a pie: Windows Media (Runs: 13) If you have video to share, please contact Kevin Hunt at kevinhuntvideo@mac.com.
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