5th Aurora Cubs Pack A Opening Newsletter
Welcome Back to the 2005/2006 season of Cubs.
Note... we meet on Mondays Between 7:00 pm and 8:15 pm in the large Gym at
Regency Acres School on Murray Street in Aurora. Planning is already underway for a
fun filled year but before the details we need to present you with some general
information. Please note that all information for the year as it becomes available will be
on our website. www.5thaurora.ca and if you click on the Cubs A link at the top
of the News section it will give you ongoing details of future events.
Please Visit the Website to stay informed.
There are links to email the leaders and info on upcoming events as well as links to download forms and
newsletters and the Parents Guide to Cubs from Scouts Canada.
Leaders:
Akala – Rick Verge- packA.akala@5thaurora.ca 905-7273174
Rikki Tikki Tavi – Kyril Stoikopoulos – packA.rikkitikkitavi@5thaurora.ca 905-8881754
New Cub Leaders Wanted
We at present only have 2 Cub leaders for Monday Night. Scouts Canada requires that we have 1 leader for every
6 Cubs. So depending on numbers we may need as many as three more. Please note it only takes about an hour
and fifteen minutes a week plus you will be expected to run a meeting about once a month. It's lots of fun, and
very rewarding. Leader's Uniform shirt is provided. Please talk to Akala asap if you are interested.
Behaviour:
The code of behaviour for Cubs is outlined in the Cub book and must be followed by all Cubs. PLEASE READ. If
your child doesn’t follow the rules and causes disturbances to our meetings he/she may be asked to not attend the
next meeting. Please explain to your child that proper behaviour is important to that our meetings can be enjoyed
by everyone!
Required at every Meeting
Uniform: Cub Shirt* Cub Sash*, Navy Pants (any navy pants, blue jeans are fine), Cub Belt (optional)
We Provide: Badges, Scarves, Woggles
Cub Book* (please write your child's name on it)
Dues: $1.00 per child per week. Registration goes to pay overhead costs. Dues pay for the activities that we do
during the year, and is part of the Scouting tradition. It also teaches responsibility so please make sure your child
has their dues every week.
Non Marking Running shoes please. Cubs tend to run a lot and socked feet in winter are not acceptable as the
floors are slippery.
* Note: Cub shirt, Cub sash and Cub book can be purchased at the Scout Shop.
Scout Shop
Now located at: 265 Yorkland Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
416-490-6313
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am -6 pm , Saturday: 10 am -4 pm
Upcoming Activities
So far the following activities have been planned.
Sept 19 – our First meeting of the Year.
Sept 30 – Oct 02 Fall Camp : Blue Springs Scout Reserve, Acton
Oct 10 Thanksgiving Day – No Meeting
Oct 17 – Investiture Ceremony (Parents and families are encouraged to attend)
Oct 31 – Halloween – No Meeting
Early November – First Gizzle Auction.
Turn Me Over
Parent Volunteers.
We need parent volunteers to help out with all aspects of our Cub year. If you have a particularly interesting job
or hobby and can share some insight to the Cubs on either of these, volunteering to speak to the Cubs at a
meeting would be appreciated. Please contact akala with your ideas.
Cub info
We have a few first year Cubs this year and it is important that all Cubs but especially Sixers and Seconders make
the new recruits feel welcome.
Gizzles
Cub money or gizzles will be making a popular return this year. They are earned by bringing dues, doing badge
work, showing enthusiasm and doing extra ordinary things. Remember if you “DYB” you will be rewarded!
Have a Great Year and DYB DYB DYB ...Do Your Best!