Monday, May 9, 2016

Meeting Notes May 11th

Topics

1. Mini-Hike at Chapman Mills Conservation Area
2. Swim Up / Moving Up Ceremony
3. A-Pack End of Year Party
4. Cuboree Council Camp


1. Mini-Hike at Chapman Mills Conservation Area

Location: Chapman Mills Conservation Area - Parking lot. (different location)
243 Winding Way

Date: Wednesday May 11th
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

Parents will drop off at the parking lot.
Parents will pick up from the parking lot.

We are going to do a ramble / hike in order to finish up a badge requirement.
We are going to compare the landscape with what we saw in the fall.
We are going to finish identifying plants, trees, and wildlife for the badge.

Cubs should bring:
  • necker (you don't need your uniform)
  • comfortable outdoor shoes - no sandals or crocs
  • long sleeve shirt and pants (we will be near brush -- there will be mosquitos, ticks, etc)
  • bug spray / nets
  • flashlight or headlamp
  • day pack
  • snack (peanut free)
  • water
  • paper and pencil
  • warm sweater, wind breaker, or rain coat (check the forecast and keep in mind that we will be near the water)

Optional items:
  • plant or wildlife guides
  • camera
  • binoculars
  • magnifying glass


The forecast looks good:
Clear throughout the day, with a high temperature of 21° around 5 PM, and a low of 4° around 5 AM. The sun will rise at 5:37 AM and will set at 8:23 PM.


2. Swim Up / Moving Up Ceremony

Date: Tuesday May 17th (different day)
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:00

A link to the Group Flyer.

Families are welcome!


3. A-Pack End of Year Party

Location: TBD
Date: TBD
Start Time: TBD
End Time: TBD

Probably the week of the 25th.
We will discuss options with the cubs during our hike on May 11th.

4. Cuboree Council Camp

Date: June 3rd to June 5th

We will probably have a planning / Q & A session the week before the camp.