October 18th Den Meeting

We've been discussing safety in Tigers the past couple of weeks. We began with a Go See It (Req. 2G) to the Police Station on Oct. 11th and we discussed (Req. 3Fa) and (Req. 3 Fb) with the boys at this meeting.


Requirement 3Fa: With your family, plan a fire drill and then practice it in your home.

This is a requirement that I need you to do at home with your Tigers and turn in to me when you've completed it.

Requirement 3Fb: With your adult partner, plan what to do if you become lost or separated from your family in a strange place.

The partners discussed this with the boys at the meeting, an old saying is "hug a tree", meaning "stay put" and don't wander off the trail if you become lost. Please discuss with your Tigers what you want them to do if they become lost.

We also discussed Electives 27 & 28: Talk with your adult partner about what to do if 1) the person caring for you becomes ill & 2) You are alone with someone who makes you uncomfortable and 3) test the batteries in your smoke detector.

We also had fun fingerprinting the boys and practicing our skit for the upcoming Pack meeting in 2 weeks.

Reminder: next week we will meet at the park at 6 PM for Requirements 5F and 5G. Details will be sent out in an e-mail.

Pack Fall Family Campout

We had our 1st campout of the new Scouting year this past weekend (Oct. 14-16, 2011). It was a great campout, the weather was beautiful, the Tigers were very evident (10 of them and their families came out at various times over the weekend) and the food was great! Here are some of the pictures:

The Flags

The Camp

The Tigers!!!

Projects

First Aid

Games

Leave No Trace

Archery

It was a wonderful campout. I hope everyone can make the Spring Campout (usually in April) and I'm sure we will have a mega-blast there too! Thanks parents for all of the help and support.

Hiking Belt Loop

We've been working on our Hiking Belt loop. We covered requirements 1 & 2 at the September 27th den meeting and we will take our hike on Oct. 25th. Here are the requirements:

1. Explain the hiking safety rules to your den leader or adult partner. Practice these rules while on a hike.


2. Demonstrate proper hiking attire and equipment.


3. Hike at least 30 minutes with your adult partner, family, or den.

Hiking Safety Rules:

• Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return.


• Never hike alone or at night, use the buddy system.


• Dress properly for the weather and environment.


• Wear sun and insect protection.


• Take an extra pair of socks in case you need to change.


• Obey traffic signs and signals.


• Avoid hiking along roadways


• Stay on the trail.


• Be alert to your surroundings.


• Don't litter as you hike.


• Be alert to dangerous animals, insects, and plants. Never touch a wild animal.


• Take 1 pint of water for each hour you will be hiking. Never drink untreated water.

Hiking Gear---take these outdoor essentials with you on your outdoor adventure:

• Rain gear


• Full water bottle


• Trail food


• Flashlight


• Fanny pack or backpack to carry your items


• First-aid kit---1 per group


• Map & Compass---1 per group


• Watch---1 per group so you can return home when you are expected

Follow these rules and take this gear and you will be as prepared as you can be for a hike. There will sometimes be surprises, but as long as you don't panic, you will be fine.

Raingutter Regatta Pictures!

We had such a great turn out for our Raingutter Regatta Races on Oct. 1st. 14 out of 17 boys raced in the Tiger den! Parents---I tried to get pictures of all the boys so I hope you see your son in here somewhere!

Waiting for our turn!
Half our Tigers roaring at the crowd. I bet if all of them had been there they would of heard us in Texas!

Tiger boats!

ON YOUR MARK! GET SET! GO!!!!!!

Our Tiger came in 4th place at the Pack Championship!

Congratulations to all of the boys who raced! You all did a great job and it was a fun morning! I hope you all had a good time watching your boys.