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Welcome to Pack 568!

Thank you for visiting our website.  Cub Scout Pack 568 is located in Duvall, Washington. We are chartered by Holy Innocents Catholic Church, and we are part of the Northern Trails District within the Chief Seattle Council.  Please read through the questions and answers below to learn more about us.  You can reach us at recruiting@pack568.org

 Scouting for Food

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1.  What is Cub Scouts? 

A1.  Cub Scouts is a year-round part of the "Cub Scouting - BSA" program designed for children who are in or entering kindergarten through fifth grades.  Parents and leaders work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.

 

Q2. What are the purposes of Cub Scouting?

A2. 1. Character Development, 2. Spiritual Growth, 3. Good Citizenship, 4. Sportsmanship and Fitness, 5. Family Understanding, 6. Respectful Relationships, 7. Personal Achievement, 8. Friendly Service, 9. Fun and Adventure, and 10. Preparation for Scouts BSA

 

Q3: How do I sign-up?

A3: You are welcome to sign-up/register at any time.  Complete the form online at https://my.bsa.us/609paa0568mb.  Once you register, you will be assigned a username and password and your scout will be added to the appropriate den.  You will have access to our calendar and will start receiving Pack 568 and den emails.

 

Q4: What is a den and what is a pack?

A4: A pack is made up of several dens.  Pack 568 currently has six dens (Lions - Kindergarten, Tigers – 1st grade, Wolves – 2nd grade, Bears - 3rd grade, Webelos I – 4th grade, and Arrow of Light – 5th grade). 

 

Q5: What is the time commitment for Cub Scouts?

A5: That’s a great question.  We gather together as a pack once a month & the whole family is welcome to attend our pack meetings.  Our dens typically meet 1 – 2 times per month.  The den leaders set the meeting schedule.    

 

Q6: What kinds of things will we do in Cub Scouts?

A6: Our pack calendar of events include a lot of fun: Raingutter Regatta, Corn Maze, Broom Ball, Pinewood Derby, STEM night, Blue & Gold Ceremony, Crossover Ceremony, Rocket Launching, hiking, and Cub Mobile Racing.  In addition to fun, we’ll also participate in service projects including a service day at the church, a Memorial Day ceremony, and walk in the Duvall Days Parade.  During den meetings, your scout will work on adventures to earn their badge. Each adventure has certain requirements that need to be met – some of these you can do at home, and some will be completed at den meetings. 

 

Q7: How much does Scouting cost?

A7: Our annual membership fee is $100.  In addition to this, you will purchase your scout’s book, uniform shirt and a few initial patches. The Pack will supply you with a neckerchief, slide and the materials to do most activities including the Derby car kit. 

 

Q8: How much are parents required to participate?

A8: Many hands make light work.  We encourage each family to have an active adult serving within the pack.  You can serve by holding a leadership position or by being active in our parent committee.  Parent committee meetings are held the first Monday of each month from 7:30 – 9 p.m.  There are numerous opportunities to serve, and we can help you find an area that interests you.  We are currently looking to fill the following positions: camping chair, advancement chair, committee members & den leaders.  You can also sign up to volunteer at specific Pack 568 events. Engaging in a leadership role sets a great example for our scouts as they are learning to be future leaders! 

 

Q9:  Are there a lot of fundraising events?

A9:  No.  Our main fundraiser each year is selling Sees candy in the fall.   Your scout can however earn camp scholarships by reaching certain sales milestones if they choose to do so.  In the winter, we also recycle Christmas trees as a joint effort with three other groups. 

 

Pinewood Derby- November 16th

Posted on Nov 13 2024 - 10:59pm

 

We are excited to see everyone on race day!! We will have pizza and veggies available to enjoy while everyone cheers on their cars!

Scouts please wear your class A uniforms for this event. 

Please RSVP at the link below:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B44AAAB2AA0FE3-53066595-pinewood

The Derby will be held November 16th 12:30-3:00 pm at Holly Innocents Church. 

Check-in will begin at 12:30. Racing will start at 1 pm

Just a reminder regarding the official Pinewood Derby rules and to ensure fit on the track the cars need to be:

  • 2 3/4" wide
  • 7" tall
  • 5 ounces in weight
  • bottom clearance between car and track 3/8"

Weights and dry lubricant will be available on race day if you need them. 

Thank you,

Pack 568 Leadership

Veteran's Day Assembly

Posted on Nov 3 2024 - 9:51pm

Hi Pack 568 families,

 
The local elementary schools have asked Cub Scout Packs 568 & 569 to participate in their Veteran's day Assemblies this week. Cub Scouts are encouraged to show reverence by wearing their full uniform (not activity shirt).  Scouts who are wearing their full uniform and would like to participate in the flag ceremony will be gathered together and coordinated by the below points of contact. 
 
  • Hillside Academy  - Nov. 7th 
    • Tavia Deysenroth
  • Stillwater Elementary - Nov 8th
    • Brandon Rivers
    • Ken Bowman
  • Carnation Elementary - Nov 8th
    • Grant Culbertson -Pack 569 Leader
Thank You,
Pack 568 Leadership
Tavia Deysenroth 
Committee Chair

See's Candy Fundraiser

Posted on Nov 3 2024 - 5:18pm
Good afternoon Pack 568,
 
We are excited to announce the launch of our annual See's Candy holiday fundraiser. The fundraiser will run from November 1 thru December 6; Orders will be delivered before Christmas! 
 
The money we make from this fundraiser allows us to have fun Pack meetings, pays for all of our extra activities and allows us to have scholarships.  Your family is under no obligation to participate in this fundraiser, but you may find that See’s candies make an excellent gift for the holidays.  In order to keep our fundraiser focused on scouting please either take a picture or a video of your scout in full uniform and emphasize that the money raised goes back to our Pack.  The fundraiser is very easy on your end.  Create a post or send an email to friends and family with either a picture or video of your scout in full uniform, let them know about all of the great activities that we are doing this year, post the link where they can purchase items and thank them for supporting scouting.  All items are shipped directly to the purchaser.  This fundraiser is only online, we are not doing any direct in person sales.
 

As a note, our pack receives 50% commission on the “Twinkling Ornaments Box” and “Merry Reindeer Box” (the first two items in the storefront), 15% on the gift card (the last item in the storefront) and 20% commission on all other items. 

 

This year we will be running a Den competition to see which den can sell the most candy!  The pinewood derby will mark the mid-point of the competition and we will announce the status of the competition and the den prize for winning. The winning den will be announced at the December pack meeting. 
 
Thank you!
Pack 568 Leadership

Pinewood Derby- November 16th

Posted on Oct 28 2024 - 8:59pm

Hi Cub Scout families,

Please make sure that you are working on the Pinewood Derby car with your scout.  There are instructions in the kit.  In order to abide by Pinewood Derby rules and fit on the track the cars need to be:

  • 2 3/4" wide
  • 7" tall
  • 5 ounces in weight
  • bottom clearance between car and track 3/8"
  • only dry lubricant allowed
  • weights can be purchased at any hobby store or online to make weight

If you need help with your car or the process please reach out to your den leaders.  

If you haven't picked up your pinewood derby car yet please pay the pack dues and arrange for pick up from Sarah and Jonathon's house. 

The dues may be paid by check or by using the link below.

 
Once the dues are paid you may pick up your pinewood derby car from Sarah and Jonathon's house.

Please text Sarah to arrange pick up at 425-281-0983

  

Thank you,

Pack 568 Leadership 

Pack 568 2024-2025 Calendar

Posted on Oct 28 2024 - 8:59pm

We are excited to share with you this years calendar!

  • September 15, 2024: (5:30-7:30 pm) Laser tag, Recruiting, BBQ @ Valley Memorial Park in Carnation
  • October 5th, 2024: (2pm-5pm) Corn maze & S’mores Campfire @ Muddy Boots
  • October 13th 2024: (8am-4pm) - Camp Halloween (Optional) @ Camp Edward
  • October 28th 2024: (7:00pm - 8:00pm) Scouts Graveyard Cleanup (Optional) @ Dougherty Farmstead
  • November 16th, 2024: (11:00 am - 3:00 pm) Pinewood Derby @ Holy Innocents Church
  • December 14th, 2024: (6pm - 9pm) Movie Night & White Elephant @ Holy Innocents Church
  • January 4th, 2025: (8:30am-12pm) Christmas Tree Recycling Event @ Taylors Landing
  • January 11th, 2025: (2pm - 4pm) Genius Kits @ Holy Innocents Church
  • February 8th, 2025: (1pm-3pm) Cooking @ Holy Innocents Church
  • March 1st, 2025: (1:30 pm – 4:30 pm) Blue & Gold/Crossover AOL @ Holy Innocents Church
  • March 15th, 2025: (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm) Raingutter Regatta @ Holy Innocents Church
  • March 22nd, 2025: (9am – 4pm) Scouting for Food @ Family Grocer
  • April 26th, 2025: (TIME TBD) – First Response Search & Rescue (Place TBD)
  • April – Scouts Mariners Game (Optional) Date & Time TBD
  • May 17th, 2025: (1pm-3pm) Rocket Launch @ Hollyhock Farms
  • May 26th, 2025: (9:45am-10:45am) Memorial Day Ceremony @ Novelty Hill Cemetery
  • June 7th, 2025: (10am-11am) Duvall Days Parade @ Meet at Family Grocer parking lot
  • June 14th, 2025: (2pm-8pm) Move-up Ceremony @ Tolt MacDonald Red Barn (Option to camp overnight)

Scouts Graveyard Clean up - 10/28

Posted on Oct 22 2024 - 7:11pm

TROOP 745 CEMETERY CLEANUP RECRUITING EVENT

Date10/28/2024 (Mon.)

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Location: Dougherty Farmstead,  26524 NE Cherry Valley Road  Duvall, WA 98019


Please join Scout Troop 745 for a fun evening cleaning up leaves at Cherry Valley Cemetery at the Dougherty Farmstead in Duvall! Cub Scouts and their parents are invited.


What to bring: Dress weather appropriate! Bring rakes, tarps, headlights and/or flash lights, and your water bottle.

Parking: Since the parking lot at Dougherty Farm is small the neighboring church, Holy Innocents, has graciously approved us to park in their lot. Families are welcome to do drop off at Dougherty first, then go park in the Holy Innocents parking lot.

Troop 745 will make sure there are hot drinks (cocoa and apple cider) and some deserts/cookies for all participants! Please have dinner beforehand.

Please click below on the button to sign up so we can prepare accordingly. Thank you!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C094EACA722A6FE3-51765017-troop

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