Dues are Due!

Coyotes - The Chief has been sleeping in the saddle. Dues are due Oct 2 (today). Please bring me a check this weekend ($73 members or $91 non-members) if you haven't paid. I'll turn in all the money on Monday.

2009-2010 Program Dues
We would like to start off by saying that dues are vital to the livelihood of our program. They allow us pay for all of the patches and program supplies, they pay for the staff, and they allow us to continue to keep the cost down on many of the events like Fall and Spring Outing. We are counting on all you chiefs to help make sure that we get all the dues in for the upcoming season. The 2009-2010 dues will be $91 per pair for non-members of the YMCA, $73 per pair for members of the YMCA. and for each additional child in the program: $27 for Y members and $33 for non-Y members Dues must be paid before Friday, October 2, 2009. You must pay your dues before you can register for the Third Year Date Night, Third Year Pow-Wow, and/or the Camp Rockmont Fall Outing. Dues may be paid by several methods: over the phone with a credit card (Visa, Master Card, & American Express), by mail with a check, or in person (check, cash, or credit)

Oct 3 Camping Trip Duties (updated Tue Sep 29)

How How everyone,

Our big fall camping trip is coming up in less than a week. Let's all think positive thoughts so we have great weather. A good brave is a prepared brave. Can I get each of the big brave/little brave to sign up for one of the duties below?

1. Materials for torches - Rushing Ram and Red Thunder ( bring money to outing to reimburse)
2. Firewood - Laughing Horse and Red Wolf
3. Firewood -
4. Stove or grill for cooking dinner - Rushing Ram and Red Thunder
5. Smores for Saturday night - Great Wolf and Rising Sun
6. Coffee for Sunday morning - Laughing Horse and Red Wolf
7. Breakfast for Sunday morning -
8. paper plates, cups, paper towels, and garbage bags - Running Bull and Bear Rock
9. Tribe photographer - Running Bull and Bear Rock

Not attending - Dancing Squirrel and Jumping Wolf

Also remember to bring a scary/funny story each little brave can share around the campfire.

As a reminder, Thunder Eagle and Daring Eagle will be our hosts for the meeting during the campout. Please let me or Thunder Eagle know if you plan to arrive after 4PM. Have a great week everyone!

Possible Fun Runs for Boys - Thanks to Great Wolf!

All:
I have researched several running races through the rest of 2009. Below is a list of events. Please note that there are pretty much opportunities just about every weekend:

I have heard the Jingle Bell Run is pretty fun and the Monster Dash sounds like fun too!

September

9/12/09 Boys and Girls Club,

9/26/09 White Deer Dash, Garner, NC 5k-$20 1 mile-$10

October

10/10/09 Autism Walk, 5k/1mile-$25

10/10/09 Children's Education, Clayton, NC 5k-$20 1mile-$10

10/11/09 Wakefield HS, Wake Forest, NC 5k, $50 family, $20 indiv.

10/25/09 Raleigh Monster Dash (Dress up in Costumes), 5k/1mile ($20 adult/$15 child)

10/25/09 Run for Healthier Babies, 5k-$20 1mile-$10

November

11/14/09 Running free with K Wayne, Apex, 5k, free (donations suggested)

11/21/09 Apex Parks and Rec, Apex, 5k, $15 adult/$10 child

11/22/09 Wake County PTA, 5k, $20

December

12/5/09 Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 5k/1mile, $25

12/27/09 Anna's Angels, Wake Forest, 5k, $20

Camping Trip Confirmed.

Great News!

Craig just reserved a Group Tent Site at Falls Lake State Recreation Area – an expansive reservoir and woodlands, habitat for diversity of animals, including American bald eagles. I'll send out the attachments on email as I can't seem to attach files on this blog.

Few highlights:

· Reserved Campsite #11 at the B.W. Wells Group Camp for Saturday, October 3rd
· Camp site is approx. 500 feet from the shower house / bathroom and 1,500 feet from the lake.
· Some park activities include lake fishing, 12 miles of hiking trails, and more than six miles of bicycling trails.
· Interpretive programs are available. See below for some choices.
· Must bring our on own wood.

Dangerous Plants & Animals
Give the kids close-up views of Copperheads and Black Widows! Everyone, young
and old, can learn to recognize the local hazards of the natural world, and enjoy the outdoors without fear!

Stream Study Activity
Get wet in a cool stream while looking for local animal life. Learn how animals can be an indicator of water quality. Be prepared to get wet! Wear sturdy shoes and bring a towel.

Poisonous Snakes of NC
Talk All Learn about the poisonous snakes of NC and where they are located across the state. Also some safety and first aid tips. See snake replicas and skins.

List of ideas for group meetings

In case you wanted to match up a craft or activity when you are hosting a meeting, here are some ideas:

1. Learn to set a table
2. Nine (or eight) planet model
3. Learn how to use a compass
4. Homemade Kite (good for Spring Kite Flying at Bond Park)
5. Weather Station
6. Holiday Decoration
7. Learn how to tie five different knots
8. Bead or Leather Design

Agenda for second year...

How How,

I want to thank all the dads that attended our kick-off meeting at Connoleys (I mean Rudinos). That was a test for everyone. Looks like we were able to iron out a plan for the second year. Blain was forward-thinking enough to bring his laptop and load most of these events on the calendar. Thank you Blain. Here is the run down in case you want to load these into your Blackberry.

Friday Sept 11 6PM - First group meeting (Thunder Squirrel and Burping Platypus)

Sat/Sun Oct 3/4 - Big Brave/Little Brave Campout (Location TBD) - We will also hold our second meeting during the campout. Thunder Eagle and Daring Eagle will host.

Monday Oct 19th - YGuides day at the State Fair. Info only, not a group event.

Sunday Oct 25 - Leaf collection at Yates Mills. More info coming.

Sunday Nov 8 - Fall Outing (1PM-?). We will hold our third meeting during this outing. Rushing Ram and Red Thunder will host)

Sunday Dec 13 5PM- Fourth group meeting. Hookin Fish and Fire Feather will host.

Sunday Jan 10 5PM - Fifth group meeting. Running Bull and Bear Rock will host.

Sun Jan 31 - Laughing Horse and Red Wolf will set up bird house build at local Home Depot.

Sun Feb 14th 5PM - Sixth group meeting - Great Wolf and Rising Sun will host.

Sun Mar 14th 5PM - Seventh group meeting - Laughing Horse and Red Wolf will host.

Sun Apr 11th 5PM - Eighth group meeting - Dancing Gopher and Jumping Wolf will host.

Spring Outing, Polar Bear Swim, and Winter Inning. and Bond Park Kite Flying dates will be added once published.

Thanks and a Reminder

How How,

Thanks to Craig for attending the Chief's meeting last Tuesday. Also, don't forget about our Dad's only meeting at 3PM this Sunday at Connoley's Pub (corner of High House and Davis). We'll plan out a schedule of events and fun activities to make our second year a memorable one.

- Laughing Horse