November 2025 Newsletter
With our Fall Camporee behind us and the holidays ahead of us we look forward to a great month of Cub Scouting and a strong kickoff to the holiday season with service projects like Scouting for Food, special events like Team USA Scout Night and our Thanksgiving Dinner where the Scouts serve the adults!
October Roundup
We had an absolutely amazing Fall Camporee filled with jack-o'-lanterns, nature hikes, horseback riding, human foosball and plenty of fun.
We also had our Pack Trunk-or-Treat and even though it was a little windy we had a great time, and managed to vote without all the cups blowing away this year.
Pack Discord Server
If you haven’t joined the Pack Discord Server yet please do. That’s where you’re going to find the latest quick communications from Pack 729, like were to park during the Trunk or Treat due to high winds.
You can download Discord at: discord.com/download
You can join our server using this link:
discord.gg/z3mMkGmyUH
Scouting for Food
Service is an important part of every Cub Scout's journey and this year we've chosen Scouting for Food as our service project.
One day a year, Scouts from all over the council pick up non-perishable food donations from local residents and take those to their local food pantries. A week prior, the Scouts drop off bags and/or flyers to the local residents to invite them to take part in this worth-while service project.
Our Pack will be meeting on November 1st at 10am at Corrado Park, on the north side of the parking lot. There, similar to the way we handle our Can & Bottle Drive, Scouts will be given a route and bags/flyers to place on door handles. We will then gather again at 10am on November 8th, at Laura's house, (8114 Donna St, Westland MI 48185) in Class A uniform to drive around the same neighborhoods picking up the food donations and delivering them to Gleaners Food Bank to serve those less fortunate, especially during the holiday season.
Team USA Scout Night
USA Hockey Arena is holding a special Scout & Carnival Weekend on November on November 15th and Pack 729 is going.
As part of the Scout Weekend, we receive a special USA Hockey patch for our uniforms, discounted tickets, and a group welcome message on the video board for our Pack. They will also have free carnival games and activities all over the concourse. You have to order your tickets using the link below:
Upcoming Events
Scouting for Food - Bag Dropoff
November 1 | 10:00am
Please meet us at Corrado Park to get your bags, flyers, and routes.
Scouting for Food - Bag Pickup
November 8 | 10:00am
Please meet us at Laura's House (8114 Donna St, Westland MI 48185) in Class A uniform to be assigned a task, and if you have a pickup truck or another vehicle that can help haul food, it would be much appreciated.
Den Meeting
November 11 | 6:30pm
This Den Meeting will be followed immediately by our Committee Meeting.
Team USA Scout Night
November 15 | 6:00pm
USNTDP vs Chicago Steel
Free Carnival Games & Activities on Concourse
Ticket Includes Parking and Patch
Doors open: 6pm
Puck Drop: 7pm
Den Meeting
November 18 | 6:30pm
Our regularly scheduled Den Meeting.
Pack Meeting - Thanksgiving Dinner & Uniform Inspection
November 25 | 6:00pm
Tickets must be purchased by November 14th. More information below.
Thanksgiving Dinner & Uniform Inspection
On November 25th we have our annual Thanksgiving Dinner where the Scouts serve the adults. In prior years this has been a potluck but based on feedback we've decided to make it a ticketed event instead. So please get your tickets at: https://www.hayespack729.org/trading-post/p/thanksgiving2025. The tickets are $12 per person. 3 and under are free. Feel free to invite the family, and bring a dessert if you wish. Tickets must be purchased by November 14th.
Prior to dinner we will be having a uniform inspection and giving out awards to make sure our waitstaff are in tip top shape so please review the uniform guide at: https://www.hayespack729.org/uniforms.
We look forward to getting our Scouts all of their awards, and sharing a meal together!
