Announcements
Wreath Fundraiser Update and Pickup Schedule
Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Wreath Fundraiser! Despite the unique challenges this year presented, we matched last year's success, selling well over $8,000 of wreaths and garlands. Everyone who participated gets a prize, with additional prizes for top sellers. Prize breakouts by Den are below; prizes with be distributed at upcoming Den meetings. Tier 1: Everyone who participates in Wreath sales gets a collapsible hot dog/marshmallow roasting stick Tier 2: (Sell >$250): Choice of $5 gift card or a portable camping fan (plus T1 prize) Tier 3: (Sell >$500): Choice of $15 gift card or BSA Swiss Army Knife (plus T2 and T1 prizes) A reminder that Wreathmeister Jeff has made two different dates available for pick up: Thursday the 19th from 6-9pm and Friday the 20th from 10am-1pm, both at
5800 York Ave S. If you are unable to pick up at one of those times, please contact Jeff Johnson to arrange an alternative (Jeffrey.Johnson.mn@gmail.com / mobile 952-212-0284). |
COVID Guidelines Update
Pack 168 continues to follow the COVID safety guidelines set by the Northern Star Council. Northern Star Council recently updated its guidelines as follows: In person Pack/Den meetings cannot include any indoor eating/drinking
due to the State of Minnesota Emergency Executive Order 20-96, while the
Pack/Den are to continue following the Unit Restart Guidelines. |
2020 Wreath Fundraising Has Kicked Off!
Below is the (1) Wreath Fundraiser Overview, (2) Order Form, (3) Sales Brochure, and (4) Order Form Summary for
the 2020 Wreath Fundraiser. Includes a Pack 168-specific full color
page brochure for you to print out as a sales aid. For the safety of all and to avoid the spread of COVID-19, please no in-person door to door sales this year. Thank you! |
COVID-19 Guidelines
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed for the 2020-2021 School Year August 5, 2020 following the recommended guidelines from the Northern Star Council for all scout related activities at the Pack and Den level:
Frequently Asked Questions
Specific COVID-19 precautions Pack 168 is taking for the 2020-2021 school year: o Conducting meetings using virtual meeting technologies as a way for families to connect with their fellow scouts and complete rank requirements. o For our rank requirements that include outings or in-person activities, we will follow current guidelines at the time of our outing, which at this time guidelines include completing the Participant health screening checklist, and meeting outdoors in groups of 25 or fewer; we will wear masks when its not possible to socially distance outdoors. o Fall recruitment to be conducted using virtual meeting technologies for interested scouts and their families to interact with Pack and Den leaders. o Schedule time slots for Dens, or within Dens (for larger Dens) to participate in popular in-person Pack events such as Rocket Day, Egg Drop, Pinewood Derby, Blue and Gold Banquet. o Conduct the Fall Hot Dog Roast at the Den level, outdoors and with family units seated together at a Den leader’s home or park that provides ample space for social distancing and in groups of 25 or less. o Structure seasonal camping and Polar Cubs so that family units are placed in small groups/pods and remain together throughout the event, while also remaining socially distanced from other small groups/pods. o Fundraising activities to be conducted using electronic tools and virtual meetings, including placing orders and payment electronically; pick-up of wreaths at a scout leader’s home to be scheduled by family unit, and drop-off to be scheduled by the scout with the customer. |
August Newsletter
We need your talent! Please see the attached document for the Pack's open positions. |
| Attachments:
August Newsletter.pdf
Pack 168 Open Positions v2.docx
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