Pack 23 hopes you had a very Happy Thanksgiving.  The next few weeks are busy with a number of events for the scouts! Please read through the upcoming events below (all are also on the Pack Calendar).

Pack Mtg - 11/28

• This Tuesday @ CPC at 6:30 PM
• Each Den should come prepared with a skit for our "Indoor Campfire"
• We will have a Popcorn Selling Recap!

Den Mtgs - 12/7

• Dens to meet @ CPC at 6:30 PM

Downingtown Holiday Parade - 12/9

• Participants should be *dropped off* at Grace Church, at the corner of Lloyd Ave and Pennsylvania Ave, by 2pm for a 3 pm Downingtown Christmas Parade start. You cannot park at the church during the parade. Please plan ahead on how to coordinate pickup/dropoff
• Scouts should be in Class A Uniform & encouraged to also wear Christmas / Holiday hats or anything festive! We will be leading the parade as the Color Guard carrying the flags again! The walk is approximately 2 miles from Beaver Creek Elementary to East Ward Elementary

Caroling at St. James - 12/14

• Pack to meet @ St. James at 6:30 PM
• Scouts should be in Class A Uniform & encouraged to also wear Christmas / Holiday hats or anything festive!

Wreaths Across America - 12/16

• Pack to meet @ Hopewell United Methodist Church at 11 AM for Wreath Placement
• Scouts should be in Class A Uniform

Den Mtgs - 11/16

• Lion Den: 6:30 PM @ Minquas Fire Company No. 2 
• Tiger Den: 4 PM @ Lord's Pantry
• AOLs & Webelos: Troop Mtg at 7:30 PM @ CPC replaces Den Mtg at 6:30 PM
• Wolf Den: 6:30 PM @ CPC

Webelos / AOL Troop 23 Invitational

Winter Camping Horseshoe 2023 Packing List (cabin camping)

Spring Fall Family Tent Camping Packing List 2023 (tent camping)

Support an Eagle Project

• A Life Scout in Troop 23, Aaron Gonsalves, is collecting food boxes to donate to veteran families in Coatesville, PA, during the upcoming holiday season. As a member of the scouting community, a tenant of the Scout Law is kind and we can give back to others and especially those who have served our country. This Boy Scout is asking for your help in making this project a success. Our Pack has contributed many of the items, but there are a few left to donate - Please help us create one of these boxes - Pack 23 SignUp.  You can bring items to the Den Mtg on 11/16 - Thank you!

Pack Mtg - 11/28

• Each Den should come prepared with a skit for our "Indoor Campfire"
• We will have a Popcorn Selling Recap!

Pack Planning Committee Meeting

• The Pack 23 Planning Meeting is tonight (11/6/23) at CPC at 7 PM. All Scout Leaders and Parents are invited to help plan upcoming activities!

Webelos / AOL Troop 23 Invitational

Troop Meetings for those attending Webelos Invitational. If your scout is attending the campout, but unable to attend these meetings -> please let me know.

1. Thursday, November 9th at 7:30 at CPC (Class A Uniform)
2. Thursday, November 16th at 7:30 at CPC (Class A Uniform) 

Support an Eagle Project

• A Life Scout in Troop 23, Aaron Gonsalves, is collecting food boxes to donate to veteran families in Coatesville, PA, during the upcoming holiday season. As a member of the scouting community, a tenant of the Scout Law is kind and we can give back to others and especially those who have served our country. This Boy Scout is asking for your help in making this project a success. Our Pack can help by organizing to create one of these boxes - Pack 23 SignUp.  Please sign up and bring an item to our Den Mtgs on 11/16 - Thank you!

Den Meetings this week at CPC

• Each Den will be meeting Thursday, November 2nd at the church (unless specifically instructed otherwise by your Den Leader).

Webelos / AOL Troop 23 Invitational

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Support an Eagle Project

• A Life Scout in Troop 23, Aaron Gonsalves, is collecting food boxes to donate to veteran families in Coatesville, PA, during the upcoming holiday season. As a member of the scouting community, a tenant of the Scout Law is kind and we can give back to others and especially those who have served our country. This Boy Scout is asking for your help in making this project a success. Our Pack can help by organizing to create one of these boxes - Pack 23 SignUp.  Please sign up and bring an item to our Den Mtgs on 11/2 or 11/16 - Thank you!

What Level is my new Cub Scout??? 

Kindergarten = Lion

1st Grade = Tiger

2nd Grade = Wolf

3rd Grade = Bear

4th Grade = Webelos

5th Grade = Arrow of Light (AOL)

Pack Meeting - Tuesday, October 24th.  Wear your costume!

• Pack Meeting is at CPC @ 6:30 PM.
• Each Den is preparing a Halloween Carnival game for the Pack and costumes are encouraged (instead of Class A)! Expect Plinko, Bag Toss, Pumpkin Chuckin', Ring Toss, and Ball Throw for all to enjoy.

Support an Eagle Project

• A Life Scout in Troop 23, Aaron Gonsalves, is collecting food boxes to donate to veteran families in Coatesville, PA, during the upcoming holiday season. As a member of the scouting community, a tenant of the Scout Law is kind and we can give back to others and especially those who have served our country. This Boy Scout is asking for your help in making this project a success. Our Pack can help by organizing to create one of these boxes - Pack 23 SignUp.  Please sign up and bring an item to our Pack Mtg on 10/14 or a Den Mtg on 11/2 or 11/16 - Thank you!

Webelos / AOL Troop 23 Invitational

• Troop 23 is inviting all Pack 23 Webelos and AOLs to their Webelos Invitational at Camp Horseshoe on November 17th - 19th.  Please signup on the Pack 23 Website and also the Troop 23 form. Parents or Guardians of Webelos/AOLs are expected to attend with their scout.

Den Meetings - This Thursday, October 19th

• Den Meetings are at CPC @ 6:30 PM
• Webelos are working on the Cast Iron Chef Adventure.  Parents, please have your Webelos scout bring a plate or bowl and utensils suitable for eating pancakes and hash browns outdoors. Please also have your Webelos dress for the outdoor weather.
• AOLs are offsite. Please consult with your Den Leader.

Pack Meetings - Next Tuesday, October 24th

• Pack Meetings is at CPC @ 6:30 PM.
• All Dens should be prepared to host a Halloween Carnival game for the Pack.
• Costumes are encouraged (instead of Class A)!

Webelos / AOL Troop 23 Invitational

• Troop 23 is inviting all Pack 23 Webelos and AOLs to their Webelos Invitational at Camp Horseshoe on November 17th - 19th.  Please signup on the Pack 23 Website and also the Troop 23 form. Parents or Guardians of Webelos/AOLs are expected to attend with their scout.

Popcorn Sales!

• Please continue selling online to your friends / family (via email, Facebook, Twitter, text) through the middle of November.
• From the Pack:
• With a minimum of $150 sales (across all channels) Pack Fees of $50 will be waived!
• Fun/exciting incentives will go to the 1st to $500 Sales, Top Sales, Hardest Worker! We are talking remote control cars, advising the menu at campouts, maybe throwing shaving cream pies at your Den Leaders! 
• From Council (in addition to our Pack incentives): from every $250 sold, a Scout earns a $20 Amazon Gift Card; for every $500 sold, a Scout earns a $50 Amazon Gift Card; Scouts who sell $1,000 or more will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
• If you have any issues with access to Pecatonica River Popcorn, please send me a note.