Pinewood rules and helps -- Scroll down!

There's some new info at the Yorktown trip blog linked just below (or on the link that will stay to the right). If you're clicking in for Pinewood stuff, just scroll down, but you might want to read this first . . .

For all den leaders and other pack officers, think about "New Leader Essentials" (NLE) training on Sat., Feb. 23, in Newark at Central Christian Church on Mt. Vernon Rd.

If you've ever taken NLE, you don't need to do it again, but if you've never had it, this would be a great chance. The training day starts at 8:30 am, and there's always a good pile of bagels and donuts and fruit along with the coffee and juice. If you are just wanting NLE, you can leave at lunchtime, but if you want to get the extended training for den leadership, Cubmastering, Committee chair/treasurers, or advancement, lunch is served and they'll have you out by 2 to 3:30 depending on which specialized training you sit in with.

Pack 3 will get some major financial incentives (starting with free advancement, which could save us $700 plus per year) if we have at least half of our key leaders trained, so it is a day that helps you work with the Cubs, and gives you a way to help the Pack. Look at it that way, and you're making $100 an hour for us by participating!

If you think you can make it, give Jeff Gill a call or e-mail, but you can just show up; they're just wanting to make sure to have enough food. There's anywhere from 12 to 40 at one of these winter training days. You learn about the Scouting program as a whole, and get a good sense of what your child can do over the next few years in Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturing, and even some of the High Adventure activities available.