It’s  time to update and submit medical forms.  If you insurance changed now is a great time for you to submit a copy of that new card.  Emails were sent out this past weekend for  those  who need to update medical forms Part A & B for both scouts and adults.  Please submit your 3 copies of Part A&B , copy of insurance card , and immunization records for scouts( adults need to submit copy of insurance card and YPT training record) by the January 28th meeting to Mrs. Ristow.  Any questions please contact Mrs. Ristow at wtristow@gmail.com

Pack 1179 is asking for some scouts to assist with pinewood derby (and to receive service hours).  Shifts for two scouts are available (Please RSVP):

Patrol Leaders are organizing meetings on Monday, Jan 21.  The content and setting of the meeting is largely up-to the scouts.  Patrol Leaders should communicate using existing per-patrol e-mail lists.

Merit Badge University http://tamumbu.org/courses/ on February 23 is a great way for a scout to spend a Saturday and earn up-to 4 merit badges.
It is open to all active scouts.  Parents are invited to attend.  There is a fee per-person and it includes lunch.

Wood Badge is BSA's ultimate adult leadership training - for all branches of scouting.
http://www.samhoustonbsa.org/wood-badge

Develop skills in many areas, including leadership theory, team building, problem solving, communication, conflict resolution and planning.

Scouts are responsible for bringing their physical books to events where they have completed skills signed-off, unless the instructor said otherwise in advance.