Updates for the Week of 11/23/2025
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Hello Pack 126 Families,
Thank you to everyone that participated in the food drive last Weekend. The event was a great success. As we move towards December there are some updates and important information below.
Den Meetings
Tuesday, November 25: Lion Den (Kindergarten), Wolf Den (2nd Grade), and Bear Den (3rd Grade).
Tuesday, December 2: Den meetings for the Tiger Den (1st Grade), Webelos Den (4th Grade) and AOL Den (5th Grade).
Mendicino's Pizza and Family Restaurant Fundraiser
From November 18, 2025 through December 9, 2025 the Pack will be Selling Mendicino's Pizza and Family Restaurant gift cards. Each card cost $25 and scouts will receive $10 back into their Scout Account for every card sold.
Sales slips will need to be returned no later than December 9, 2025 at 7:30PM
Pickup of the Cards will be at the Pack Meeting on December 12, 2025.
Sales Flyers and More Information can be found at: Mendicio's Sales Sheet.pdf
December Pack Meeting
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Maple Lake United Methodist Church
Join us for a festive evening at our Holiday Pack Meeting! This year’s event will include:
Making holiday cards for local nursing homes
A visit from the Marine Corps with Toys-for-Tots
Visit from Safari Farm with their kangaroos
A holiday snacks
Scouts will also be working on advancement requirements, so it’s important for all Scouts to attend. This year’s meeting will look a little different due to changes in the national program, but it promises to be an exciting and memorable night for everyone.
Special Note for Families:
If grandparents or others would like to join us for the singing portion, it will begin around 7:30 PM.
How You Can Help:
If you’re able, please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys-for-Tots program. Your generosity will help make the holidays brighter for children in need. For more information on Toys For Tots check out https://www.toysfortots.org/
Additional Details:
• Scouts should wear their Class A Uniforms.
• This event is designed to be a festive and fun evening for the entire family.
We can’t wait to see you there!
December Den Meeting Update
The December 16, 2025 Den meetings are canceled. Following our Pack meeting on December 12, 2025 the Pack will take a holiday break and resume activities the week of January 6, 2026.
Enjoy the holiday season, and we’ll see you in the new year!
Pancake Breakfast
Here are the details for the upcoming Pancake Breakfast:
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Snow date: January 18, 2026)
Time: 8:00 AM – Noon
Location: Spring Brook Township Fire House
Menu: Pancakes, Hash Browns, Sausage, Juice, Coffee, Tea
Cost: $10.00 per ticket (presale only); Children 5 and under eat for free
Proceeds: All funds from presold tickets will go directly to scouts' accounts. That is $10 per ticket into your Scout Account.
Presales Due: All sold tickets are due back Jamuary 14, 2025. Tickets will also be sold at the door, with those proceeds benefiting the pack as a whole.
For Scouts:
To get tickets contact Katie Arnold:
Phone: 570-972-5720
Email: KAr...@cubpack126.org
Volunteers Needed:
We need helpers for 1-hour shifts during the breakfast.
A signup sheet for work shifts will be shared soon.
Summer of 2026
It is not too early to start thinking about the Summer of 2026. We will start taking deposits for summer camp in January of 2026. At the link below is the current information we have about Summer Camp 2026!
Curious about what’s in store? Check out the latest details at the link below and start imagining the incredible experiences waiting for you!
Summer Camping Information for 2026
Pack 126 Trailer Project – Support Needed!
For the past 20 years, our Pack trailer has helped transport and store our gear. After two decades of service, it was time for some updates.
Thanks to the generosity of community sponsors, the trailer received full mechanical and electrical repairs at no cost to the Pack and is now ready for many more years of adventures!
Our next goal is to re-wrap the trailer with new Pack 126 graphics that showcase our Scouting spirit.
We’ve already raised over 60% of our goal!
We’re now inviting Pack families to help us finish the project.
Sponsorship letter and form: Pack 126 Trailer Sponsorship Letter
Thank you for your continued support of Cub Pack 126 and for helping keep our trailer rolling strong for the next generation of Scouts!
GENERAL REMINDERS:
Medical Forms:
All Scouts must have a Class A/B medical form on file with the pack. Additionally, all Scouts should obtain a Class C form signed at their next physical. The forms can be found at the link below, and it is recommended to download and fill them out digitally. This will save time next year, as you will only need to update and get the signature instead of filling out the entire form again.
Forms are only good for 1 year.
Emails have been sent to parents of scouts with Medical Forms Missing
It is your responsibility to keep your forms up-to-date with the pack.
Unforming: More can be found at: https://www.cubpack126.org/uniform
Class A Uniforms
Required:
Official Scout Shirt (Blue or Tan)
Official Belt
Pack Neckerchief
Pack Neckerchief slide
Adventures Colors (Grade 4 & 5 only)
Strongly Encouraged:
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Official Shorts, long pants, skorts
Official Socks
Official Pack 126 Class B Uniform
Required:
Pack Tie-Dye T-Shirt
Official Belt
Strongly Encouraged:
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Official Shorts, long pants, skorts
Official Socks
Any Class B Uniform
Required:
Any Scout Shirt
Official Belt
Strongly Encouraged:
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Official Shorts, long pants, skorts
Official Socks
Class C Uniform
Strongly Encouraged:
Any Scouting T-Shirt
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Pants or shorts - To do work in or get dirty
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