Both pack and troop meetings for tonight are canceled due to dense fog
Pack 157
Registration Price Increase
From the Hudson Valley Council:
Good afternoon,
Earlier this week, an email was sent out to our Scouting community with a message from the BSA National office explaining the membership fee increase which will go into effect December 1, 2017. Since then, our Hudson Valley Council office has received many inquiries in response to that email and we would like to take this opportunity to clarify the breakdown of our fees within the program:
- $33 National fee (effective 12/1//2017)
- $36 HVC operation service fee
- $12 insurance fee
- $12 Boys Life subscription fee (optional)
This brings the total to $81 annually per registrant within the program ($93 total if Boys Life subscription is added). Please note, our council fees remain unchanged at this time.
Yours in Scouting,
David Horton, Scout Executive
William Poole, Council President
Jacquline Heurbach, Council Commisioner
At this time our fees are as follows
Troop 157
Each boy pays $125/year in march to Troop 157 for registration, pro rated based on the month when he joins.
$33 National fee (effective 12/1/2017)
$36 Hudson Valley Council operation service fee
$12 Insurance fee
$16 Neckerchief, and Slide
The balance ($28) helps pay for badges, awards and meeting expenses.
Pack 157
Each boy pays $115/year in march to Troop 157 for registration, pro rated based on the month when he joins.
$33 National fee (effective 12/1/2017)
$36 Hudson Valley Council operation service fee
$12 Insurance fee
$16 Neckerchief, and Slide
The balance ($18) helps pay for badges, awards and meeting expenses.
Memorial Day Parade 2017
Parade from thrall Park towards armory turning onto highland Avenue finishing at Wallkill veterans Wall near Maddy’s diner
All boyscout’s should be in attendance in class A uniform, unless you are in a marching band.
Boyscouts should arrive between 8:40-8:50 AM ceremonies start at 9AM sharp at Thrall park. Cub Scouts arrive at 9:45 as marching starts at 10AM
Parade Route
https://goo.gl/maps/VGaLKNJdMS82
Happy Veterans day from Troop and Pack 157
This year we will once again be at Applebee’s in Middletown greeting and thanking our veterans for all they do and all they’ve done.
10 Things Den Leaders Should Know About New Cub Scouts Program
The new Cub Scout adventures program coming in June. Some big takeaways Den leaders need to know
1. The new Cub Scouts program is more active for boys, and will make sure the boys are really connected with Scouting and with fun.
2. Immediate recognition is a hallmark of the new program, and will be easy to award and easy to wear.
3. The new Den Leader guides are incredibly detailed, and the activities are well mapped out etc.
4. Pack meeting plans will include more interaction between Dens.
5. Transition: It’s easy. The new program curriculum is designed to pick up where the old one left off. So moving from a Wolf to a Bear for example is just a matter of stepping into the new program. No need to worry about redoing assignments, or catching up. Starting on June 1st, if you are a new Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or starting the Webelos, just use the new program materials.
6. Getting parents involved. Den leader materials have been developed in great detail. Everything is in one place, which makes it easy for all parents to get involved.
7. Dealing with change: We want the boys to have a great Cub Scout experience, that’s what it’s all about. With this new program, there is more potential to connect with boys while using upgraded materials.
8. Strength through simplicity: Advancement is streamlined. Seven adventures produces a rank advancement. Leaders can now have something that puts everything all in one place. The new program materials are designed to be easy to use for leaders, and a lot of fun for the boys. Again, the Den Leader Guide is the ONE place for everything you need to offer a great Scouting program.
9. Availability: While hard copies are available at Scout Shops and at Scoutstuff.org, the BSA will also offer through Amazon.com digital copies of all the Den Leader guides.
10. Stay informed: as the new program continues to roll out, stay in the know by checking Scouting.org/programupdates frequently.
In the end, we know that boys deserve a program that is fun and full of adventure, and that’s exactly what Cub Scouts is. We look forward to seeing how these new adventures in Cub Scouting will continue to help young men be prepared. For life.
Source: Cubscouts.org
Pack Applebee’s flapjack breakfast
Hosted at Applebees in Middletown NY on December 13th. 
Tickets are 5$ and pre-sold as well as at the door.
Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards funding the years activities.
Pack 157 Popcorn Sale
It’s popcorn sale time for the pack once again. Remember to get filled sheets to us ASAP for chances at additional prizes from council. 35% of proceeds go to the Pack and 35% goes to the Hudson Valley council BSA.
Annual Cub scout camp out Aug 22-24, 2014 @ D&H Canal.
Scout families, this is just a reminder that our annual cub scout family camp out is less than 2 weeks away. If you have any questions please call Holly or Diane as soon as possible.
Below you will find a PDF copy of the permission slip and equipment list as well as a link to google maps for directions.