Just wanted to send out an email and go over some stuff while I was doing the planning for our first few den meetings. Den meetings will start this coming Monday, September 13th, same time, same room.
The first thing that I wanted to address coming into a new scouting year is that we will be having a very busy year. We have a lot to accomplish and I would like to get it done in a timely fashion. With that, I would like to go over what will be expected out of the boys. The disruptive behavior will not be tolerated this year. We have too much to do and I do not have time to stop and wait for the boys to pay attention. If the boys can not control themselves, they will be excused from the meetings. This will include pack meetings. We had too many times this year when boys from our den had to be talked to about behavior. The boys are old enough now to know to behave when it comes to getting work done. Behavior like this will not be tolerated when they become Boy Scouts and it will not be tolerated now that they are Webelos.
I also want to go over parents attending the meetings. I have a few times last year where I had to also wait for the parents to stop conversing so that I could continue the meetings with the boys. I can not expect the boys to be quiet and pay attention if the parents can not do the same. I would like to see the parents help with keeping the boys quiet and not contribute to the noise problem.
I also want to give everyone a heads up that it is of course, popcorn time. This year, we are waiting each boy to sell at least ONE item in order for the pack to receive a high percentage of sales this year. The more popcorn that is sold, the more the pack can do. It is not hard to sell ONE time but I would like each of our den to $100 to order to really help the pack out. If everyone in the pack sells $100, this will be one of the best years financially. I know that a lot of people do not like to sell popcorn but this is what makes the pack run. The pack CAN NOT run on dues alone. I also want to let everyone know this year we will be doing show and sells. I will be scheduling at least TWO dates for these show and sells and I expect that each boy at least attend ONE of the dates that I choose. I do understand that some children are playing sports such as football so I am going to try to make them at different times to help with that so if you can make one, I will expect to see you at the other.
I also wanted to let everyone know that John Dodson made it known that there will be NO PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND AT THE CHURCH. THAT EQUIPMENT IS FOR THE CHURCH AND NOT FOR OUR USE. IF IT GETS BROKEN, IT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE PACK TO PAY FOR THE ITEMS. IF A BOY IS CAUGHT ON THE PLAYGROUND THEY WILL BE SENT TO JOHN DODSON OR JOHN ALEXANDER.
Also, when boys are dismissed and they do not have a parent there, they are no longer allowed to leave until I personally see their parent pick them up. We are having a problem with some boys leaving and instead of going to their parents, they are going outside to play on their own. A few boys have been caught hanging from and pulling on branches of trees on top of many other things. So if you plan on dropping off your child for the meeting, I will need to see you at drop off and see you at pick up. I will not be releasing a boy until I physically talk to the parent.
I want to also thank Paul Fleming for stepping up this year and being my Assistant. After a year of not having one, it is great to finally have one. So I will expect the boys to show the same respect to him as any other leader.
I am really excited to have a great successful year and there are many exciting this going on. I am hoping that this year will be the year that everyone participates and takes full advantage of all the wonderful things that the pack offers. As always, if you have any problems please feel free to call or email me.
Carissa
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