UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 15 - LOUISVILLE ZOO NIGHT SAFARI (overnight 7pm- 9am.
Sept 25 - PACK MEETING 7:00pm, St. John, UMC Gym
Setup/Take down/flag ceremony- Den 6-arrive 6:15
Greeters/Display-Den 8 -arrive 6:30.
Skit - Den 3
Oct 6-8 PATRIOT GAMES 2000, Fort Knox
Oct 12-Den Leader/ Committee Meeting, 6:30PM, Upstairs Room, St. John
Oct 30-PACK MEETING 7:00pm, St. John, UMC Gym
Setup/Take down/flag ceremony- Den 5-arrive 6:15
Greeters/Display-Den 1 -arrive 6:30.
Skit - Den 6
Nov 16-Den Leader/ Committee Meeting, 6:30PM, Upstairs Room, St. John
Nov 27-PACK MEETING 7:00pm, St. John, UMC Gym
Setup/Take down/flag ceremony- Den 7-arrive 6:15
Greeters/Display-Den 2 -arrive 6:30.
Skit - Den 8
Dec 11-PACK MEETING/ HOLIDAY PARTY/CAKE BAKE AUCTION 7:00pm, St. John, UMC Gym
Setup/Take down/flag ceremony- Den 8-arrive 6:15
Greeters/Display-Den 3 -arrive 6:30.
Skit - Den 10
Dec 14-Den Leader/ Committee Meeting, 6:30PM, Upstairs Room, St. John

As the new Scout year begins we welcome all new and returning scouts, den leaders, and pack committee members. We have a new roster of excited parents who have made the commitment to ensure that our scouts have the best pack ever! First, I am pleased to introduce our new committee members. Chris States takes over the helm as Committee Chairman. Our new Treasurer is Bill Ferko, Newsletter Editor is Mike Strapp, and Julie Patterson is our new Secretary. Our new Wolf den leaders are Rhonda Shirrell, Jeanette Edmundson (Den 11), Carl Herring, Bill Clarke (Den 1), Debbie Morgan, Julie Patterson (Den 4), Jennifer Nolte, and Joy Abel (Den 10). Thank you for your commitment!!!

On a more personal note, our family will be moving out of state this fall. Barry and I agree that our involvement in Pack 154 for the last four years has been such a wonderful blessing to our entire family. Through Scouting, we have made friendships that I’m sure will last a lifetime.

If you have not returned your registration form along with your check, please do so ASAP. If you have not received a registration folder, please see your den leader. Advancements will be held until 2000-2001 fees are paid.

September’s theme is “Pockets,” so on Sept. 25, fill your pockets with unusual items (please-no living creatures!). Let’s see how many really unusual things you can put in your pockets. Also, be sure to wear your pants inside out so your pockets will show. This should be a very entertaining Pack meeting - don’t miss it.

Have you checked out the website lately? If you need quick-up-to-date information - go to the pack website and bookmark it for easy return. The newsletter is always posted as well as any last minute changes. You will also be able to send e-mail messages to most den leaders and committee members. The Pack 154 web-site is: (all one string - no spaces) - https://members.tripod.com/~pa ck154_ky/index.html

NIGHT SAFARI.....
Fall will be here before you know it and what better way to start off our scouting year than with a sleepover at the Louisville Zoo. For all registered participants, Anne Luvisi will mail all the information you need to know . If you have any further questions, please call her at 228-9148.

Patriot Games 2000, a council- wide encampment at Fort Knox, will take place October 6-8. This event, last held in 1995, promises to be a premier event for our scouts this fall. Activities for the weekend will include the Army adventure van, displays by the Army, National Guard and the Coast Guard, activities such as fishing and an obstacle course, and much more. Webelos dens may camp overnight - please contact your Webelos den leader for overnight camping. All other ranks and their families may attend on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a full day of activities and fun. There will be military displays of vehicles, planes, and helicopters. Cub Scouts can test their skills at the archery and BB ranges. A challenge course, fishing derby and other activities will also be at the games. All areas will run from 9AM-5PM with a special closing stage show at 8PM. A trading post and concession stand will also be available. The fee of $5 includes a patch and all activities. After September 22 and at the gate, the fee is $6. See your den leader to sign up for this great event.
ADVANCEMENT NEWS....
Den Leaders, advancement are due at the committee/den leader each month. If you cannot attend the committee meeting, please call Debbie Schuette so other arrangements may be made. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Debbie. Phone, 228-2936, e-mail at DebSchuett@aol.com

TRAINING NEWS...
- Leader training will be held for all leaders, assistants and committee members who need training. Fall training schedule:
Sept. 14 6:30pm-10:30pm, LaGrange Christian Church; Sept. 23 9am-1pm, The Bank, Crestwood; Oct. 2 & 3, 7pm- 9pm, St. John, UMC, Prospect; Oct. 21, 9am-1pm, The Bank, Crestwood. These will probably be the only training offered this fall. Please call Phyllis Hensley if you are interested or if you have any questions. 292-0235

DEN LEADERS & ASSISTANTS/ COMMITTEE MEMBERS...September 14, 6:30PM, St. John, upstairs room. Chris States takes the helm this month as your new Committee Chairman. We will continue to work on the calendar, discuss upcoming pack meetings, and plan Popcorn sales. The 2000-2001 budget will be presented as well. It is extremely important that your Den is represented preferably by both leader AND assistant if possible. Tiger cub coordinators are also encouraged to attend. The Pack provides child care for these meetings, just let Chris States know a few days in advance if you need child care. All meetings will begin promptly at 6:30PM, at St. John (upstairs room). As always, parents are invited and encouraged to attend. 

Committee Chair- Chris States, Phone # 228-7576, e-mail jcstates@louisville.edu
Cubmaster - Bill Clarke Phone
# 228-5393, e-mail wjc759@email.msn.com
Asst. Cubmaster, Den Leader Coach - David Hensley Phone# 292- 0235
Asst. Cubmaster, Den Placement - Pamela Williams-Harris Phone # 228-4468
e-mail pammieinky@aol.com
Advancements - Debbie Schuette Phone# 228-2936 e-mail DebSchuett@aol.com
Treasurer - Bill Ferko
Phone #292-0177 e-mail - bferko@genlytethomas.com
Training - Phyllis Hensley Phone #292-0235
Special Events - Anne Luvisi Phone #228-9148, E-mail Anne@Bittners.com
Secretary -Julie Patterson, Phone #292-2183 e-mail tribal@prodigy.net
Newsletter- Mike Strapp, Phone # 228-5476 e-mail strapps@juno.com