VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2
CUB SCOUT
PACK 1138
28 SEPTEMBER 2026
Let's Make This Fall an Adventure
Cub Scouts is at its best when families are involved. Parents help make the adventures, friendships, and new skills possible, whether by lending a hand at an event, helping with a fundraiser, or sharing an idea. Every contribution matters, and you don’t need Scouting experience to get involved.
Please join us for our upcoming parent meeting on October 7th at 6:30 PM. We’ll discuss popcorn sales, our wreath and holiday greenery fundraiser, and the fall program, including the fall campout. It’s a chance to hear what’s ahead, ask questions, and find a way to participate that works for your family. We hope to see you there!
📅 Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30 PM
📍 Grace UMC Sanctuary — 1245 Heights Blvd
Don’t forget to sign up for Spond! It’s how our Pack shares announcements, event details, and updates throughout the year. We ask every family to join so you don’t miss anything.
A reminder about Pack Dues: the total for the year is $140, paid in two installments of $70. The first installment is due October 1, 2026, and the second and final installment is due in January. Thank you for helping us plan a great year for our Scouts!
In this newsletter you can expect:
Fundraising Opportunities
Pack Dues
Annual Health Form
Trail’s End Popcorn Sales
Why We Sell Popcorn: Trail's End Fundraising
Every fall, Pack 1138 kicks off its Trail's End popcorn sale - and it's one of the most important things we do as a Pack all year.
Popcorn sales aren't just about snacks. They're how we fund our entire Scouting program. Proceeds go directly toward Pack activities, campouts, den meeting supplies, awards, and equipment - all the things that make Scouting fun and hands-on for our kids. The better we do, the more we can offer throughout the year without raising dues on families.
It's also a great learning experience for our Scouts. Selling popcorn teaches goal-setting, communication, and basic entrepreneurship - real skills, wrapped in a fun fall tradition.
Every Scout who participates helps the whole Pack succeed. Whether your family sells door-to-door, sets up a storefront booth, or shares an online link with friends and relatives, every sale makes a difference.
Thank you for supporting your Scout and our Pack this popcorn season!
Storefront Popcorn Sales Date:
October 18, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Kroger 1035 N Shepherd Dr
Sign up for a 2-hour shift in Trail's End app
Wreath and Holiday Greenery Sales
Why We Sell Wreaths and Holiday Greenery: Sherwood Forest Farms Fundraising
Each fall, Pack 1138 sells wreaths and holiday greenery through Sherwood Forest Farms. It’s a festive way to share a little holiday cheer while supporting our Scouts.
Proceeds help fund Pack activities, campouts, meeting supplies, awards, and equipment. The more we raise together, the more adventures we can offer while keeping costs manageable for families.
The fundraiser also gives Scouts a chance to practice setting goals, talking with customers, and working as a team. Whether your family reaches out to neighbors, friends, or relatives, every sale helps the whole Pack.
Wreaths and greenery also make thoughtful gifts for family, friends, and neighbors. Sharing the fundraiser with people who may already be decorating for the holidays is an easy way to invite them to support the Pack.
Thank you for supporting our Scouts this holiday season!
Pack Dues
Pack dues for the 2026-2027 year are $140 per scout. The first invoice for $70 will be sent out via Money Minder on September 29, 2026 and payment is due by October 1, 2026.
STAY INFORMED
Pack Website: pack1138.org
Registration Site: registration.pack1138.org
Facebook: facebook.com/pack1138
Instagram: instagram.com/pack.1138
Spond: spond.com
Zelle: [email protected]
KEY PACK DATES:
Health Form Due: Sep 28
Pack T-shirt Pre-Order Deadline: Sep 28
Pack Dues Payment: Oct 1
The Great Pumpkin Haul: Oct 3 at Grace UMC (9:00am)
Parent Meeting: Oct 7 at Grace UMC Sanctuary (6:30pm)
Fall Festival: Oct 10 at Grace UMC (9:00 - 1:00)
Trail's End Storefront Sale: Oct 18 at Kroger (10:00 - 4:00)
Pack Meeting: Oct 26 at Grace UMC Sanctuary (6:30pm)
Pack 1138 is part of the Lone Star District of the Sam Houston Area Council and is proudly chartered by Grace United Methodist Church in the Houston Heights. Although our Pack primarily serves Field, Harvard, Love, and Travis Elementary Schools, we warmly welcome Scouts from throughout the greater Houston area.
Email: [email protected]
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