Write a one-page report titled “The Best Book I Read This Year” and enter it in the Boys’ Life 2007 “Say Yes to Reading!” contest.

The book can be fiction or nonfiction. But the report has to be in your own words — 500 words tops. Enter in one of these three age categories:

* 8 years old and younger
* 9 and 10 years old
* 11 years old and older

First-place winners in each age category will receive a $100 gift certificate good for any product in the Boy Scouts official retail catalog. Second-place winners will receive a $75 gift certificate, and third-place winners a $50 certificate.

Everyone who enters will get a free patch like the one on this page. (And, yes, the patch is a temporary insignia, so it can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform shirt, on the right pocket. Proudly display it there or anywhere!) In coming years, you’ll have the opportunity to earn other patches.

The contest is open to all Boys’ Life readers. Be sure to include your name, address, age and grade in school on the entry.

Send your report, along with a business-size, self-addressed, stamped envelope, to:

Boys’ Life Reading Contest
S306
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079

Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2007 and must include entry information and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

ScoutParents is part of the National Parent Initiative. The intent is to provide parents with information and tools to help them understand their importance in becoming more involved with their Scouts. In turn, we hope that Scouts will stay with the program longer and have a better experience hopefully working their way to Eagle Scout.

www.scoutparents.org – “Scouting Makes Great Parents, too!”

PDF of presentation from website: click here

BRING THE FAMILY FOR A FUN-FILLED DAY OF CONSERVATION AND NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES!
Activities will include:
shows: LIVE WOLF and Rizzo’s REPTILES
LOST IN THE WOODS
NATURE CRAFTS (from recycled materials)
LEAVE NO TRACE – TREE IDENTIFICATION
TINCAN FISHING – Webelos Achievements
ROCKS AND MINERALS – REPTILES UP-CLOSE
NATURE GAMES – Native American Display
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!

** Cubs, Webelos, Scouts and Leaders should be in uniform. Bring your Handbooks.

Saturday, September 15, 2007 -Rain or Shine
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm -Activities and Demonstrations begin at 10:00 am
Location: Camp Winnebago, Rockaway Township NJ

Registration: Cub Scouts/siblings $8.00; Parents $5.00; Children under 5 free

Unit deposit $25, due August 24, 2007 (balance due at gate)

Lunch Special $3.00 will be available: Hot dog, Soda/Water, Chips

Directions to Winnebago

The Pack 83 Summer BBQ will be held on August 25, 2007 at “The Loop” picnic area on the Watchung Reservation. All Scouts and their families are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity for the parents and scouts to get to know each other before our Scouting season kicks into full gear. Everyone is asked to be responsible for providing one item (i.e. hot dogs, buns, paper products, etc.) Please coordinate with Kathie Balboa for a list of needed items. In addition to all the picnic fun we will providing a schedule of the events for the next few months, offering sign-ups for anyone interested in the Cub Scout Nature Day and finalizing the Pack Leadership (we need you Tiger Mom’s and Dad’s!)

Directions to Watchung Reservation
Map of Watchung Reservation (including “the Loop” picnic area)