P2831 September 2025, Scouting Season Kick-Off Newsletter

September 2025 Newsletter

Summer adventures are winding down, and it’s time to trade in swimsuits for uniforms—Cub Scout season is back! As the school year kicks off, we’re excited to jump back into den meetings, pack events, camping trips, and all the fun that makes scouting unforgettable. Get ready for a year full of learning, laughter, and adventure—let’s make it our best one yet!

Check out the rest of the newsletter for important dates, upcoming events, and other updates. Don’t forget to RSVP in Scoutbook, and we’ll see you at the next event!

Upcoming Important Dates

Pack Meetings

9/12: Pack Meeting: Kick Off a Year of Cub Scouts

9/14: Den Meetings

9/28: Den Meetings

10/10: Pack Meeting: Gearing Up for the Great Outdoors

10/12: Den Meetings

10/26: Den Meetings

11/14: Pack Meeting: Night Sky Star Party at Fall Campout

Pack Events

10/9: New Member Orientation

Council Events - Check out Details at HOVC.org

9/20: HOVC Scout Night with Richmond Kickers**

Save the Dates

11/9: Pack Wide Fishing Day

11/14-11/16: Fall Campout

1/31: Pinewood Derby

2/20-2/22: Winter Campout

4/17-4/19: Spring Campout

**Please note, the HOVC events do require registration and/or ticket purchase in advance

Consult the Pack's Scoutbook calendar for detailed and updated info, visibility into all annual events, and to update RSVPs. Have questions, connect with your Den Leader!

Summertime Award

To earn the Summertime Award patch, your Cub Scout needed to attend at least three summer events. Parents are responsible for submitting attendance in Scoutbook to ensure proper tracking and record keeping.

Unsure how to mark these events complete?

Navigate to https://advancements.scouting.org/ > Youth Profile within the left column
Under electives, select Summertime Fun
Select the 3 activity drop downs, and manually type in the event attended
Do the same for any additional electives that your Cub Scout may have completed over the summer (e.g. swimming, boating, fishing events)
Cub Adventure Camp participants also completed shooting and camping awards.

Please submit in Scoutbook in order to be recognized and receive awards.

Questions? Reach out to your Den Leader.

Camping Corner

Creepy Hollow

When: Weekend 1, October 18 - October 19

Where: Cub Adventure Camp, 1723 Maidens Rd, Maidens, VA

Questions? Email our Committee Chair, Paula Gordon

Recruiting Events

Back to School Nights

Where: Moseley Elementary (3rd-5th Grade)

When: September 9th

Time: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM, Table Recruitment & 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Parent Speaker

Where: Woolridge Elementary (K-2nd Grade)

When: September 9th

Time: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM Table Recruitment (Shifts) & 6:35 PM - 7:30 PM, Parent Speaker

Where: Moseley Elementary (K-2nd Grade)

When: September 16th

Time: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM, Table Recruitment & 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Parent Speaker

Where: Woolridge Elementary (3rd-5th Grade)

When: September 16th

Time: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM Table Recruitment (Shifts) & 6:35 PM - 7:30 PM, Parent Speaker

Interested? Sign Up! This is a great opportunity for Cub Scouts to practice public speaking, connect with families within their community and share the excitement they have around scouting events. Cub Scouts are encouraged to wear Class A uniforms.

New Member Orientation

When: October 9th

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: Woodlake UMC Student Center

*Wear comfortable play clothes, sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather, as we may use the playground or outside court.

Know a friend who wants to learn more before joining? Share this link, so they can RSVP too.

These are great opportunities for Cub Scouts to recruit a friend to earn the Recruiter Patch.

Questions? Email our Committee Chair, Paula Gordon

Mentoring Opportunities

Exciting News: New Mentoring Opportunities in Our Pack!

We’re thrilled to announce three new mentoring programs designed to make Cub Scouting even more welcoming and successful for everyone:

New Family Mentors – Experienced Cub Scout families will be paired with new families to help answer questions, share tips, and make sure everyone feels at home in our pack.
Den Leader Mentors – Current or past den leaders will be available to support new den leaders with resources, planning ideas, and encouragement as they take on this important role.
Committee Member Mentors – Experienced committee members will guide new members in learning how our pack operates, ensuring everyone feels confident contributing their skills.

These mentor programs will help strengthen our pack community, improve communication, and make the Cub Scout journey smoother for all.

Interested in learning more about the programs? Submit your interest here!

If you’d like to get involved as a mentor—or if you’re new and would like to be paired with one, please reach out to Committee Chair, Paula Gordon.

Note from the Cubmaster

Welcome back Cub Scouts!

I hope you are excited about a new year of scouting, adventures, friendship, and more!

We have another fun filled year of amazing team building activities planned and I hope to see you all at as many as possible.

Parents: as this year begins, take a few minutes one night this week (between school and sporting events), to talk with your scout(s) about what they like most about scouting, and what they can get out of it this year. Is it developing their confidence public speaking, meeting new friends, taking leadership roles in activities, or just enjoying their time and going with the flow (that’s ok too!).

Scouting is what you make of it. We have done our best to create events and opportunities that they wont be able to experience elsewhere, and I hope you will take advantage of these opportunities.

And….dont forget….we’re always on the lookout to award challenge coins for those scouts who go above and beyond!

Looking forward to seeing everyone back

Yours in scouting,

Brian Sullivan

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