Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 647 !!!! 2008-2009

Starting today, Cub Scout Pack 647 has this new website which will be used to inform our parents of upcoming events and all pertinent information on the pack. We will be updating the site and adding new items as we continue throughout the scouting year. There is also a Pack 647 calendar located at the bottom of this page which is a one-stop shop to find all the events within our pack.

Please send all information that you would like published to cubscouts647@gmail.com.

Today was also the first meeting of the 2008-2009 scouting season. Welcome to the new scouts and parents that joined during today's meeting.

Our leaders for the 2008-2009 Cub Scout season are as follows:

Omari Sankofa - Cub Scout Master

Harold Holmes - Assistant Cub Scout Master

Eilene Gordon-King - Den Leader

Nash Watt - Treasurer

Njoki Wainaina - Popcorn Kernel

We are looking for volunteers to fill positions on our Pack Committee. If you are willing and able, please sign up and volunteer.

Cub Scouts and parents meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 12:30pm in the Youth Lounge on the lower level of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, located at 18700 James Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI 48235.

The dues for the 2008-2008 season are $60 for new cub scouts and $55 for returning cub scouts. Make out all checks to "Cub Scout Pack 647" and submit them to the Treasurer. The dues include a one year subscription to "Boy's Life" Magazine.


Each new scout will need a uniform. You can order the uniform online or buy the uniform at the main Scouting Office at 1776 West Warren Avenue in Detroit, MI. Each scout will need the following:

<> Cub Scout Shirt - long or short sleeve
<> Cap for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webolos
<> Neckerchief and Slide for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webolos
<> Belt for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webolos
<> Manual for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webolos
<> Detroit Area Council Patch
<> Unit Numerals - 6, 4, 7

Scouts may wear jeans or blue pants - there is no need to buy the cub scout pants. Here are links to pictures of uniforms for each level of cub scout:
<> Tiger (first grader)
<> Wolf (2nd grader)
<> Bear (3rd grader)
<> Webolos (4th and 5th graders)

While it is optional, you son will probably also want a red brag vest so that he can wear it and proudly display all the patches he will receive while he is a cub scout. Those parents who can sew can make this red vest instead of buying it (see Mrs. Gordon-King for ideas. Her son's vest is hand designed and trimmed in African inspired kuba cloth)...

Ready! Set! Go Sell Popcorn!

The Girl Scouts have their cookies and we Cub Scouts have our Popcorn. It is time again for our Popcorn Sales Drive. The selling of Popcorn helps the scouts to fund the fun activities that are done throughout the scouting season.

Popcorn order forms were passed out at today's scout meeting. The first scout to turn in an order for over $100 in popcorn will receive a special edition scouting cap. All scouts that turn in at least one completely sold out order form will all receive special gifts. It was suggested that you target friends, relatives, and neighbors.

This year, the Popcorn Kernel for our pack is Njoki Wainaina. Her contact information is (313)590-0188 (evenings), nwiainain@ford.com (weekdays only). Please give her 24 hours to respond to your questions.

Absolutely No Personal Checks Accepted by Pack 647 for popcorn payment. Only Cash, Money Orders, or Cashiers Checks, made out to "Cubscout Pack 647", will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

For every $ 100.00 in popcorn orders you place, your cub will receive a $ 10.00 discount on his registration cost. So SALE! SALE! SALE!

Popcorn Dates to Remember:

(also located on our calendar below)

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*Saturday, 9/13/08 -- The popcorn sale starts

*Saturday, 10/ 11/08 -- The First popcorn orders can be turned in

*Saturday, 10/18/08 Blitz sale ***

The Cubs will meet the Den Leaders at Foodland Grocery Store, on Grand River just west of Southfield Freeway, to sale popcorn for the Pack and to take donations. The Cubs will also canvas the Rosedale Park neighborhood doing door-to-door sales. There will also be sales going on at Hartford M.B.C. in between services this weekend. If you do not attend Hartford we encourage you to take orders at your church during this time as well.

* Saturday, 10/25/08 -- The Final popcorn orders must be turned in.
Please check your orders and have the proper payment ready. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

*Saturday, 11/08/08 -- Popcorn Delivery Date.

Please be at the regular Cub Scout Pack meeting or send a representative to receive your orders.

CALLING ALL MOTHERS: Register for Mommy & Me Event - DEADLINE 9/24

Mommy and Me Goes to the Olympics
When: October 4 - 5, 2008

Where: D-Bar-A Scout Ranch – Trout Lake Cabin (Map)

Cost: Only $30.00 per person (Due by September 24, 2008). This includes 2 meals, a patch, craft supplies and Cabin Shelter (Bedding is not provided).

Why: This is a chance for Moms to go overnight camping (in cabins) with their sons.

Food: Please bring a lunch and we will provide dinner on Saturday. Breakfast will be served on Sunday only.

Extras: Bring boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Also bring canteen/water bottles, flashlights, sleeping bags (bedding) and hygiene items. Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Contact: For more information, contact Cheryl Prude at (313) 779-3656.

Activities: This year’s activities include: Arts and Crafts, Outdoor games, B.B. gun shooting, Hay Rides and the yearly campfire. Come enjoy an Olympics themed weekend of fun with us at the Mom & Me campout!

Click here for more information

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Click on the play button below to see a slideshow of photos from the 2007 "Mommy & Me in Outer Space" Event...

SAVE MONEY: Recycled Scouting Uniforms

Scouting uniforms can be very expensive, and everyone can use a helping hand. If you need a uniform, you can contact Mrs. Cleary at 248-644-7327. She has Cubs, Boys, and Venture Scout uniforms. She operates like a trading post where you trade in a uniform that your child can no longer wear for a new one in your child's size.

She has been in business for a long time and has traded over 4,000 uniforms. Mrs. Cleary lives in Beverly Hills, MI.