Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving was last Thursday, and I hope you had a chance to gather with friends and family and celebrate the bounty of the year and reflect on all for which you are thankful. While the Reed family doesn't follow the tradition of going around the dinner table offering up public thanks (we're usually too busy eating), I do like to take a moment around Thanksgiving time to reflect on the past year and identify those things for which I am truly greatful. Here are a few Cub Scout-specific thanks I would like to share with you:

First, I am thankful for the parents who stepped up this year and joined the Pack Committee. We now (finally!) have representation from all the Dens, so there will be continuity in the program after the Webelos 2 parents move on. Thanks to Andrew Benson, Tammy and Lance Pennington, and especially to Robert Foster who stepped in to the position of Committee Chairman.

Second, I am thankful for a set of dedicated Den leaders who help make the program a great one for the boys. Paul and Kathy Riemann are continuing to lead their Dens this year. Jennifer Bushman has stepped up to take the reins of the Webelos 1 Den, giving Dave Geer a much-needed break from the job. Andy Davis is back at the helm of the Bear den, allowing Robert to take on the Committee Chair role. And Thomas Gilman has jumped in to leading the Tiger Den with no hesitation at all. Please give your Den leaders the thanks and support they deserve - they all do a great job!

And finally, I am thankful for the Cub Scouts of Pack 321. October's Halloween Carnival ran very smoothly, with only one hitch (hey, the plate was supposed to be unbreakable...clearly it wasn't tested by 9-year-olds!). And the Raingutter Regatta saw more great competition and sportsmanship from all the boys. They make my job as Cubmaster way more fun than I thought it would be, which is definitely something to appreciate!

Scott Reed
Pack 321 Cubmaster

Winter Camp Updates

Winter Camp for Bear & Wolf Scouts - December 1-2, 2007!

So far we have 4-5 Wolves/Bears attending Winter Camp this weekend Dec 1-2 at Camp Sheppard near Crystal Mountain.  There may still room for last-gasp signup for you and your Wolf or Bear.  Please contact Paul Riemann (riemannp@aol.com /440.7097) if interested.

Winter Camp for Webelos  - February 14-17, 2007!

So far we have 4-5 Webelos attending Winter Camp in mid February at Camp Sheppard near Crystal Mountain.  There is still room for your Webelos Scout but spaces will fill up.  Please contact Sheri Lange (sheri.lange@ssamarine.com) or Paul Riemann (riemannp@aol.com) if interested.

See the BSA website for the official event flyers for both of these camping opportunities: 

http://www.seattlebsa.org/sbsa_CampingDepartment/CampingPages/CubScoutCamping.htm

Innertubing at Snoqualmie Summit!

Monday, January 21, 2007 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Martin Luther King Holiday

Join us at the annual Pack 321 Tubing at The Summit with the largest tubing hill in the state, multiple groomed lanes, and special tubing lifts.  This year Pack 321 is picking up the cost for all scouts!  Families are also welcome, and will enjoy reduced group ticket prices of around $10 to $12 each.  Non-tubing viewers and children under 5 are free.  Details to follow.  Please see the signup list or contact Paul Riemann, riemannp@aol.com or 206.440.7097 for details.  We are looking for an assistant for help organizing this fun event.  Please contact Paul for more information.