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My Webelos 2 Den is now called "The Dynamic Duo" with the Bat Patrol patch. Den only has two boys. :-) Laura

My parents are Atheists. If you want an understanding of Atheists , I suggest you check out The Freedom From Religion Website. By the way, this is not my plug For Atheists-just informatation so people on this thread have an understanding on what they are believe. I am not an Atheist & I do respect everyone's beliefs systems. Laura

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Hi CubsRgr8, When I use the link you gave, it tells me that the page cannot be found.

How terrible! Please keep us posted on his condition. Best wishes to him & his family.

At the makingfriends.com website isn't that site to purchase craft kits? Not free info?

Hi, Its never too late for great ideas! Thanks alot for all of the info!

Hi, If anyone is knowlegable about summer camp, at camp kikthawenund, located in Indiana. This is the first year that my Bear Den attends this camp. So all of us "newbies" would be grateful for any information.

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Thanks for the info!!

Hi, This is what my pack does-we have monthly den leaders meetings-this is where we start discusion about blue & gold. This is where we determine who is responsible for what. So there is no one individual who is responsible for everything. Do we want it catered? Do we want a pitch in? This choice is easily determined by our pack budget, how well we did with our popcorn sale. We decided this year to have a pitch in dinner. The pack will purchase the main course & drinks-scout families will provide a side dish & dessert. We are forunate that we are located near a BSA camp. We re

Hi Katrina, What kind of feedback are you getting from your parents? Why are they not doing their part? What do your Den boys say? Just curious. Laura

Hi kittle, Here are some suggestions: First take the bull by the horns You will be surprised how things come together! My assistant den leader & I always schedule a monthly meeting to plan each den meeting month. We sometimes meet at a local food place or one of our homes. We both are requred to bring the following search info-games-opening & closing cerermonies-field trips-what acievements can we do in the den? From there we vote on what seems to be the most fun. I always tell the parents of my den boys - Please share your ideas! suggestions for anything in the

Thanks to all, I agree with you - sctmom, mschwartz & NJCubScouter, I appreciate your comments. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on anything. Your comments were helpful.

Hi, I do not make patches & awards the main focus-my main driving force is for the den to have fun. To learn things while having a great time! But I believe in a reward for a job well done-or a patch to remember a special event. I agree the patches from the scout store are very expensive. What my pack does is order patches from other online patch stores such as Patchsales.com. This is of course, for patches outside the mandatory Cub Scout patches. I have a patch awards in my Den, such as for Honor Roll, uniform award, its fun for all, those surprise uniform inspections. What I a