January 2013 update

It's been a while so here's an update!


 - For Goal #1, i have lined up some more help for hikes in the spring - Cathi R. is going to help with new trails in NJ - I am going to ask my Den Chief to lead a hike - Benny M. our cubmaster is going to lead a hike - and i will lead one to Bear Mountain.  So that's 4 - plus I will see if Doc B. and/or the folks at Hudson Highlands can help out too!


 - For Goal #2,  I've taken the pack trainer course online, and am planning to create a "Welcome to the Pack" booklet for new parents for next year's incoming scouts and parents.  I've reached out to the Cub Leaders and told them what I can do to help them.  I'm pretty confident that I can mark my Goal #2 as completed by the beginning of the next programming year.   There does not appear to be any other formal council "Training" for this position so that's that!

 - In addition, I've taken on the responsibility of becoming the next Pack Committee Chair.  Not a woodbadge "goal" per se but goes nicely with what i've taken on.  My tenure starts after Blue and Gold... I plan to do it for about 3 years, with the 3rd year spent getting the next committee chair up to speed and handing off.  At the same time my oldest son will be with his troop and I expect to be involved with them in an ASM or committee capacity.


 -Progress to report with Goal #3, i  asked our director of the library  what (if anything) we can do for them for service, she told me she'd keep the boys in mind for projects, most likely in the spring/summer.  If nothing becomes apparent, I will meet with her to make some suggestions for service and see if she gives me the go-ahead.

 - Also, for Goal #3, I spoke with Joe L., the ranger @ Bullowa, about what my scouts could do for him for service.  He suggested we could paint one of the insides of the cabins.  I volunteered our scouts for it, and it will probably happen in September, so I will stay in touch with him as we get closer.  He would be providing all the materials, I will create a "day" out of it and get food and other activities for the kids to do. 


 - For Goal #4, i've let the pack know that I would like volunteers for my committee.  Let's see if anyone volunteers!  (So far, none have stepped forward.  I know I have at least one recruit in Bill M. - I will reach out to some others for help!)

 - no progress on Goal #5 - i followed up again with the England folks to see if they're good to go.  In February, I am planning on having my guys start letter writing to english scouts one way or another!

This Bobwhite is still bobbin' along....