Good Morning Pack 731:

What an awesome Pack Meeting last night.  I want to extend a thank you to Jack
Regan leader of Dens 7 & 8 for planning and running our program last night. 
Great Job!  I think the kids were very impressed with our local hero
presentation by Captain Barry Galvin of the North Reading Fire department.  I
think we all learned a few things as well and the boys were all very well
behaved.

Congratulation to all of the boys who earned their Bobcat badge and to their
parents and leaders for helping them take the first step on the path to the
Arrow of Light, the highest award you can receive in Cub Scouts.  It is great to
see so much enthusiasm from the boys.  Keep up the great work.

I also want to say thank you to all the boys for their work with the Scouting
for Food drive.  Many of our neighbors will have a Thanksgiving this year
because of their efforts.  Now that is a "Good Turn".

A reminder that our next pack meeting will be Friday December 18th.  We will be
decorating Christmas trees to give to some families in our community in need who
otherwise would not be able to afford a Christmas tree this year.  It is a great
evening in the spirit of Scouting and giving.  You will not want to miss it.

Your feedback about our program is important to me and to our leaders.  If there
are things you would like to see more of or less of please let us know.  We want
the program to be fun, interesting and rewarding for the boys while learning
about the ideals of Scouting.

Lastly, parents please consider volunteering to help the pack.  We have a great
group of leaders but we are always looking for more and there is always room for
more.  If you are a little shy about being a leader there are also many behind
the scenes jobs that need to be filled.  If you are interested please ask me or
anyone of our leaders how you can help.  Make your boy proud of you by
volunteering for the Pack.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Yours In Scouting
Mike Gonthier
Cubmaster Pack 731

Hello Pack 731:

I want to take a moment to thank Gail Tenney and our Scouts who attended the
Vetrans Day ceremony on the Town Common.  Honoring our vetrans is the least we
can do to acknowledge their service and sacrifice for our freedom.  Thank you to
all who attended.

I want to thank Jack Regan for organizing and leading our trip to Battleship
Cove this past weekend.  Despite the rain and the wet decks a great time was had
by all.  We got a little taste of what life was like on board ship and we
learned all about the fantastic history of this great battleship.  She faught in
35 engagments, received 11 battle stars and never lost a man during her 4 years
and 4 months of active service during WWII.  We also had the privelge of meeting
one of the vetrans who served on the ship when it was on active duty.  He shared
some of his experiences and answered many great questions asked by the boys. 
Thank you Jack for a great trip.

This Friday November 20th at 7:00pm is our monthly Pack meeting.  The theme of
service continues with a local heros presentation from a member of the North
Reading Fire Department.  You don't want to miss this one.  Also as a reminder
if you collected food during the Scouting for Food Drive please bring it to the
Pack Meeting.

I look forward to seeing you all on Friday.

Yours in Scouting
Mike Gonthier
Cubmaster     

“For Home And Country”, a documentary film that revolves around accounts given by five North Reading residents who are veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Iraq, was written by Nancy Parsons and filmed by Ron Carbone of North Reading Cable Access and Media. It includes local footage and music by the Senior Echoes Chorus.

As I had a bit part as the narrator of this film, I had the honor of attending its debut screening this past Sunday with the featured veterans, introductory greetings from local and state politicians, and all due and appropriate fanfare. It was very moving. Well worth the watch. The perfect family flick for Veteran's day/week!!

You can see the film locally this week on Comcast channel #10 or Verizon channel #26 on Wednesday 11/11 at 1:30 PM or 6:00 PM, Thursday 11/12 at 3:30 PM, Friday 11/13 at 6:30 PM, Saturday 11/14 at 1:30 PM, or Sunday 11/15 at 7:30 AM.

   ->>> John <<<-
 

Good Day Pack 731:

In case you are short on ideas for your daily "good turn", just a reminder that
today is Scouting for food day.  You should have received flyers from your Den
leader to use to collect the food.

If you did not receive a door hanger flyer please see the attached.  If you
chose to use this please make sure you enter Pack 731 on the Flyer before you
print it.

If you have not done Scouting for food before, here is how it works.  On
Saturday November 7th you go door to door and place a flyer on the door or in
the mailbox.  The next Saturday November 14th you go around to the houses you
dropped off a flyer and look for a bag of food to pick up.  You will then bring
in the bags of food you collected to the Pack meeting on Friday November 20th.

The boys should be in uniform when they go out and the should be accompanied by
a parent or adult.

The food we collect will go to the North Reading Food Pantry.

So lets do our good turn today and see what we can collect for food.

Yours in Scouting
Michael Gonthier

Hello Pack 731,

Just a reminder that popcorn forms and $$ (cash and/or check(s) to
Pack 731) are due to me or your Den Leader no later than Thursday 5
Nov. If you'd like to drop them off at my house, I'm at:

40 Adam St.

Den Leaders:  please let me know Thursday if you have forms, and we
can make arrangements.

Thanks!

Popcorn Kernel

Below is a list of people signed up for the trip to Battleship cove.  Please let
me know if I have missed anyone.  If you haven't paid, please get money to your
den leader or Gail Tenney.  If anyone not on the list would like to go let me
know ASAP.  There are still a small number of spots avaialble.

Den # Scout Name Resposible Adult Paid?
2 Jared Regan Jack Regan Y
8 Sam Regan
8 Ben Anderson Dag Anderson N
4 Brian Heffernan Dad ?                       Y
8 Sam Barrette John Barrette N
1 Max Barrette
2 Nolan Stimpson Scott Stimpson Y
2 Scott Valenti Steve Valenti N
3 Joseph Gonthier Mike Gonthier N
8 Daniel Sweeney Jack Sweeney Y
5 Madden Warren Dad ?                      Y
2 Carlos Rameriz Richard Rameriz Y
1 Peter Tempestra Eric Tempestra Y
9 Mateo Florez Dad ?                     N

Jack Regan


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Just a reminder today is the last day to sign up for the Battle Ship Cove Trip
November 14th/15th.  We are sending in our final numbers and registration on
Monday.  Email Jack Regan or me if you would like to sign up.

Come experience what life was like for our Navy serviceman serving on the
Massachusetts during World War II.  It is a great experience that you and your
son(s) will remember for years to come.

Yours In Scouting
Mike Gonthier

Hello Pack 731:

We have 24 spots left for Battleship Cove on Saturday November 14th.  If you
would like to go please email Jack Regan at jsregan1@....  We need to get
final numbers into to Battleship cove by this coming Monday.

The cost is $55 per adult and $35 per cub and includes the overnight plus three
meals. Please make your checks out to Pack 731 and mail them to Gail Tenney 12
Angel Road.

If you would like to attend with your son but cannot afford the cost of the trip
please contact me confidentially.  We are able to provide some camperships if
necessary.  We want everyone to be able to enjoy the adventures that Cub
Scouting offers.  We are fortunate to have the resources available through pop
corn sales and other fund raising to be able to do this.

So all aboard for the USS Massachusetts.  I hope to see you there.  If you have
any questions about the trip you can contact either Jack or me.

Yours in Scouting
Mike Gonthier

Hello Pack 731:

Are you ready for a wild time this Friday at our Jungle Safari pack meeting?

We have a great evening planned for you with Michelle's Menagerie coming to show
us all kinds of wild animals.

Hope to see you all there at 7:00pm sharp at the Union Congregational Church on
Haverhill Street.

Yours in Scouting
Mike Gonthier
Cub Master Pack 731

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Thank you to Den 2 and the Pelmas family for organizing our September pack event at the Apple Fest yesterday.

And thank you Scouts for doing such a great job helping with the clean up. You made me all proud to be your Cub Master.

Yours in Scouting
Mike Gonthier
Cub Master

Thank you to Den 2 and the Pelmas family for organizing our September pack event
at the Apple Fest yesterday.

And thank you Scouts for doing such a great job helping with the clean up.  You
made me all proud to be your Cub Master.

Yours in Scouting
Mike Gonthier
Cub Master

Hello Pack 731:

As of right now Pack 731 has 2 families signed up.

If you are planning to attend the Sudden Pond Camp out this weekend can you
please email meat mikegonthier@... ASAP to let me know you are coming and
the number of people in your party.  That way I can give a count to Pack 729 so
they have ample time to plan the food.  You still need to get your check in to
the Lasdin's as requested in the attached form but this will help with the
planning.

If you are new to Scouting and think you might not be up for the overnight stay
or if you have other schedule conflicts, I encourage you to sign up and come for
the day on Saturday.  Camp opens at noon and we have a great afternoon of
activities planned, including arts & crafts, rain gutter boat regatta, scavenger
hunts, fishing, and the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will be joining us to
provide a presentation on “Nocturnal Animals” from 4-5 pm followed by dinner
and a camp fire with skits and other great entertainment.  Siblings of all ages
are welcome.  This is what scouting is all about, friends, families, fun and the
outdoors.

I hope to see you all there, let's have a good Pack 731 showing.

Yours in Scouting
Mike Gonthier
Cub Master


--- On Sat, 9/26/09, Lasdin Family <lasdin@...> wrote:

> From: Lasdin Family <lasdin@...>
> Subject: LAST CHANCE for Sudden Pond and the Circus
> To: Pack729NR@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: "'Gail Tenney'" <qegail@...>, mikegonthier@...
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Correction this Saturday Sept 26th.  Sorry for the confusion.

--- In Pack731@yahoogroups.com, Michael Gonthier <mikegonthier@...> wrote:
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> Hello Pack 731:
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> Come join your Friends and Pack 731 and work towards your Citizen badge! We
are looking for a "few good men" to spend an hour helping to clean up at the end
of the Apple Fest on Saturday Oct 26th. The Apple Fest event itself (10am -3pm)
should be a lot of fun with kids games like the "Hay Find" and tattoos etc... so
come down early and then meet Rob and Nancy Pelmas and Ginny Mills (Apple Fest
Event Coordinator) in the field (where the kids games are ) of the Historical
Putnam House (next to the common) at 27 Bow St. at 3pm. We'll see you there.
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> Yours In Scouting
> Mike Gonthier
> Cub Master
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Hello Pack 731:

Come join your Friends and Pack 731 and work towards your Citizen badge! We are
looking for a "few good men" to spend an hour helping to clean up at the end of
the Apple Fest on Saturday Oct 26th. The Apple Fest event itself (10am -3pm)
should be a lot of fun with kids games like the "Hay Find" and tattoos etc... so
come down early and then meet Rob and Nancy Pelmas and Ginny Mills (Apple Fest
Event Coordinator) in the field (where the kids games are ) of the Historical
Putnam House (next to the common) at 27 Bow St. at 3pm. We'll see you there.

Yours In Scouting
Mike Gonthier
Cub Master