Flyers went out to the Voorhees Township Schools "virtual backpack" for our Spring/Summer membership drive but THE BEST POSSIBLE ADVERTISING OF CUB SCOUTING IS YOUR SON bringing a friend! He’ll get a special RECRUITER patch, and see that friend at Scouting activities. Considering we currently serve all Voorhees boys, we sure could expand significantly. PROSPECTIVE NEW SCOUTS AND NEW PARENTS are encouraged to come out to ANY Pack or Den event and learn about Cub Scouting! Cub Scouts who want to "recruit" their friends, bring 'em to the next Den or Pack meeting! Also please tell any leader your ideas you may have to increase our visibility to parents with boys who could be Cub Scouts. In particular, ways we can get the word out through organizations you participate in, such as churches and clubs, would be helpful.  IF YOU HAVE ANY PROSPECTS, PLEASE contact your Den Leader or Cubmaster, otherwise EMAIL THE NAME, PHONE, AND EMAIL ADDRESS to recruiting@cubscoutingvoorhees.org – right now if you can!

Check out http://www.ready.gov/kids and get the whole family involved in preparing for a local or national emergency. This website is provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and is very helpful, with checklists and even games for the kids.

All parents should review the following article which explains in detail how the Pack Committee works "behind the scenes" with the Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and Chartered Organization Representative to make everything happen! http://usscouts.org/cubscouts/cspack.asp Ashland Church has designated Charles Tracey as Chartered Org Rep going forward, so he will be the link between Ashland Church and the Pack, to include ensuring the right leaders are in place to run the Pack. We have some strong Den Leaders, but can use more assistants especially with Webelos. However, the Pack Commitee is short of volunteers in order to operate according to BSA policies and provide a robust Pack program. As there is something for everyone so please contact Lisa Witherspoon or Charles Tracey to discuss the possibilities!

Yes, yet again, Pine Hill Scout Reservation will be hosting the greatest day camp in the world!  Scouts will be able to celebrate local heroes that we see at church, the grocery store, school, and so on.  They will also be journeying through an adventure by creating their own super hero.  Whether they can leap tall buildings in a single bound, slash through walls with adamantium claws, or call on the powers of Mother Nature, it will be up to them.  All this along with BBs, Archery, Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Hiking, Singing, Naturing, Crafting, and all the other ings in Cub Scouts will be a part of this summer’s journey. A day at PHSR will begin at 8am where Scouts can arrive at camp and prepare themselves for a great day in the BSA.  The daily opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 with the raising of the colors as dens gather on the sports field near Lekau Lodge.  Scouts, Leaders, Den Chiefs, and Staff will nestle in woods for the day and mingle with guests that will be sharing Pine Hill for the summer. Dates for Day Camp at Pine Hill Scout Reservation will be:July 8-12 week 1, July 15-19 week 2, July 22-26 week 3, July 29- August 2 week 4 Day camp fees for PHSR will be a little different this year.  What does camp cost $195.00 per Scout.  If fees are paid in full by May 15^th cost per Scout will be reduced another $20.  If a Pack provides 1 adult for every 3 Scouts then full-week volunteers also receive a $40 gift card to be used in either the Riggins or Rowan Scout Stores.  This will be given the last day of the week.   If there are Scouts that would like to attend all four weeks of camp they will also receive a discount if fees are paid in full by May 15^th, 2013, for a $575  four week package.  Have questions on Cub Scout Summer Camp at Pine HIll Scout Reservation contact Nathan Clark, Staff Advisor, at 609-261-5850 ex. 14 or nclark@bsamail.org

See https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/Visitors.aspx for details on visiting the National Boy Scout Jamboree this summer for the day, 15-24 July! Pre-registration is necessary, and there is a nominal fee depending on the day/program you choose.