Updates for the Week of 9/7/2025
J Croom
Hi Pack 126 Families,
We had a great start to the year. The first week of Den meetings was jam packed with fun and adventure.
Now it’s time for the rest of the dens including our brand new Lions to meet Tuesday!
Den Meetings
Tuesday, September 9: First den meetings for the Lion Den (Kindergarten), Wolf Den (2nd Grade), and Bear Den (3rd Grade).
Tuesday, September 16: Den meetings for the Tiger Den (1st Grade), Webelos Den (4th Grade) and AOL Den (5th Grade).
Den meetings begin promptly at 6:30 PM at the Maple Lake Methodist Church social hall. Please plan to arrive early so your Scouts are ready by 6:30 PM.
IMPORTANT: Parents should not drop their scouts off and leave. Announcements are made at the beginning of the meeting that parents may want to hear. For younger or newer scouts, parent attendance is required until the Scout feels comfortable with their den, leaders, and the pack. Please check with your Den Leader at the start of the meeting to see if they need assistance or if they require you to stay.
Registration
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - The stop by from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the Maple Lake Methodist Church. Scouts and their families can stop in to complete their registration. New Scouts are welcome. Returning scouts can stop by to drop off their Mum Sales, Krispy Kreme Sales, and settle up on their annual dues.
Returning Members – If you haven’t done so already, please take 2 minutes to complete the online registration form:Online Registration Form
You can fill it out on your phone or computer.
It’s quick and easy.
No payment is due when you submit the form.
Dues Payment – Once registered, you may submit your dues anytime between now and September 16, 2025.
Once dues are paid, returning members will get a $15 credit to use at the Shirt Lady some time before the end of September! Make your payment today to receive the credit.
Summer Time Fun Awards - LAST CALL!
Each summer, Scouts can earn the Summertime Fun Award by participating in certain Pack activities. Any Scout who has completed three of the activities listed below is eligible to receive this award.
If your Scout completed three of these activities, please send single email to your Scout’s Den Leader and the Advancement Chair:
Your Scout’s Den Leader Pack 126 e-mail address
Ryan McCawley - Lions - RMcC...@cubpack126.org
Katie Arnold - Tigers - KAr...@cubpack126.org
Amy Kintner - Wolves - AKin...@cubpack126.org
Lindsay Croom - Bears - LCr...@cubpack126.org
Sherri Eble - Webelos - SE...@cubpack126.org
Mark Chmielewski - Arrow of Lights - MChmie...@cubpack126.org
Advancement Chair Christine Healey – CHe...@cubpack126.org
Important:
Use the subject line: “Summertime Fun”
In the body, list the three activities your Scout attended.
Deadline: Your email must be sent to your den leader and Christine no later than September 9, 2025. Only scouts who have been reported complete before this date will receive the recognition.
Eligible Activities:
Pack Camping Trip – May 9–10, 2025
Veterans Flag Placement at St. Catherine’s Cemetery – May 24, 2025
Memorial Day Parade – May 26, 2025
Pack Service Project at Maple Lake Methodist Church – May 27, 2025
Parent and Pal – June 13–15, 2025
Resident Camp – July 13–15 or July 13–18, 2025
Moscow Parade – July 25, 2025
Day Camp – July 28–August 1, 2025
Pack Recruitment & Fundraising Event at the Caboose – August 1, 2025
National Night Out – August 5, 2025
Once your den leader receives the email, they will enter the award into Scoutbook for your Scout.
STEM Weekend - LAST CALL:
All Webelos Den (4th Grade) and AOL Den (5th Grade) Scouts should plan to attend the STEM Weekend on September 27-28, 2025.
The registration deadline is September 9, 2025. More information on how to register will be available soon.
You can find more information and the registration form here: STEM Weekend Registration.
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Our Krispy Kreme Fundraiser is underway, and all proceeds go directly into the Scouts’ individual accounts. These funds can be used for registration fees or other Scout-related expenses throughout the year, such as camping trips. Some members last year covered their registration fees through fundraising. More details and sales flyers can be found a our Pack Fundraising Page
For every $12 Krispy Kreme dozen slip sold, $6 is credited to the scout’s account.
This Fundraiser ends September 16, 2025
Pack Guidebook:
On August 3, 2025, the Committee officially approved a Pack Guidebook
You can view it here: Cub_Scout_Pack_126_Guidebook_2025
We’ll go over the Guidebook in more detail at our Parents Meeting on September 19, 2025. Afterward, each family will be asked to sign the last page to confirm you’ve reviewed it.
In the meantime, if you have questions, please reach out to J Croom or Chris Yevitz, we’re happy to help.
Pack and Parents Meeting - September 19, 2025
Our first Pack Meeting and Parents Meeting will be held on September 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Camp Jubilee in Covington Township. Activities and a campfire are planned for the Cub Scouts. This will be a fun and informative evening for all families, so please plan to attend. More details will follow in future updates.
Uniforming Plan:
For September and October, Scouts will wear the Class B (Activity) uniform, which is a Scouting t-shirt of your choice. New members can wear any Scout-appropriate t-shirt, and they will receive their official pack t-shirts later this fall after registration closes. This applies to both den and pack meetings during these months. Starting in November we will move to the official Class A (Field) uniform.
Pack Store:
Each NEW Scout will receive a Pack 126 Tie-Dyed T-shirt and, if desired, a Pack 126 hat.
Each Returning Scout will receive a $15 credit, once dues paid, to the Shirt Lady to credit towards an item of your choice.
If you would like to buy yourself or your Scout additional Apparel you can do so at: Cub Pack 126 Store
For the scouts, these items can be worn to any Class B uniform night as well as at camp. Parents these are great for you to wear while at pack events including community service projects and camp.
Important: Embroidered items are only available for sale between now and September 29, 2025. Screen printed items can be made all year long.
Class A Uniform Swap
If anyone has an old Cub Scout Uniform that they are not using that they can donate to another Scout, please contact Assistant Cubmaster Matt Flannigan at mflan...@cubpack126.org or see Matt at a meeting.
Let’s work together as a community to support one another. If your Scout has outgrown or no longer uses their uniform, consider passing it along to someone who needs it.
If anyone is in need of a lightly used uniform please also email or talk to Matt. We do have a few uniforms available. Although we can’t get Uniforms for everyone, we will do our best to get every Scout in need into a Class A shirt.
Class A Uniform Sale
Scouting America is offering 10% off uniform bottoms when purchasing a matching uniform top. If you plan to buy a Class A uniform, take advantage of this discount at the council service center store.
More information on Cub Scout uniforms can be found at: Pack 126 Uniforming
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.
All new scouts need to submit forms. For returning scouts, we will share the expiration of your current form. It is your responsibility to keep your forms up-to-date with the pack.
J Croom
Cubmaster
Cub Pack 126
Spring Brook, PA
