Pack Meeting Duty Reminders

Please see post below for details on meeting time/location.

These dens signed up for the following for the December Pack Meeting:
Game/Greeting - Den 8
Flag Ceremony - Screaming Eagles
Skit - Den 1

See everyone at meeting!

Reminder December Pack Meeting 12/6

Reminder that we have a Pack Meeting this Monday December 6 at Westminster Church Fellowship Hall from 7 - 8 PM

Popcorn Update: All popcorn should have been delivered at this time. We have been contacted by two families who have not received their popcorn - one family from Appletree Drive and another from Lambeth Drive. Please check to see if you sold to any families on these streets and if so contact these families to arrange a time for delivery.
Popcorn prizes will be given out at this pack meeting. If not picked up, they will be given to den leaders for distribution.

Roundtable Reminder: this meeting is for those interested in the local scouting and will be held this Wednesday, December 8th from 7 - 8:30 PM at Independence Middle School. A portion of the program will be devoted to 1st & 2nd year Webelos (scouts should have received a postcard in the mail with specifics)

Heritage Winter Weekends: Winter Weekends are available January 14 - 16 ; January 28 - 30 and February 11-13 for Cub Scouts. Website is www.heritagereservation.org for details. Volunteers are needed as well - contact michael.crane@scouting.org or 412-325-7921 if you would like to help.

Special hockey discount: As part of activities leading up to the Winter Classic, the Pittsburgh Penquins are offering a special discount offer for scouts to the AHL-NCAA doubleheader on December 30th at Consol Energy Center. Tickets are $15 for up to 8 tickets. Contact this site to order: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/16004565D9B16292?did=pensscout&brand=penquins

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday!
Beth

Words To Live By

Hey Parents!

Check out this link for Scouting Words to Live By: click here.

It's an education course for you about Scouting, and upon completion, you will earn a pin for your son to wear on his uniform. It only takes about 15 minutes from start to completion, and you simply fill in your shipping address to have the pin mailed to you. It can't be any easier!

Camping at Heritage Reservation; Summer 2011 !

About Heritage:http://www.heritagereservation.org/independence/index.php

Hi. Knowing that it is a long way off and there is some snow that needs to melt before we get to next summer, we are at the time of year when we reserve space for summer camping at Heritage Reservation!

With a camping presentation slated for a future pack meeting, at this time we just need to pick a session so that we can reserve a campsite.

The following form will collect your first/second/third preference for a camping session.We ask that those who hope/plan to go to Heritage fill this out.

While it isn't a committment, please submit the form only if you are fairly serious in your intent.

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dHQ0RDlJdjBmS3dISGFpT3NWOXNxRUE6MQ#gid=0

We will make our reservation on December 8, with more information to follow for those who are interested.

Thank You

For those who are interested in Heritage Winter Weekends!http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/winterc.php

Change in Popcorn Pick-up + More Info

Popcorn Pick-up - There has been a change in time & location for popcorn pick-up. Popcorn will be available for scouts to pick-up from 12 Noon to 4 PM on Friday November 12th at the Library MPR (the room just under the Children's Library). If you are not able to pick up your popcorn at that time - please try to have someone pick up your order for you. If unable to - please contact your den leader.
Also - if you have a large vehicle (van or SUV) to help Celia retrieve our pack order on Thursday November 11 between 6-8 PM, contact her at makanina@aol.com .

Roundtable & Risk Zone Training - Both are being held this Wednesday, November 10th at Independence Middle School in Bethel Park. Risk Zone Training begins at 6 PM - for more information contact Ryan H. at catfishry@msn.com. Roundtable Meeting begins at 7 PM.

Webelos Swim Program for those age 9 & older - Skill Development/Aquanaut will have two separate sessions with each session lasting 4 weeks from 6:30 - 8 PM at Bethel Park High School. Sessions begin January 9, 2011 and February 13, 2011 - each pack participating must have an adult volunteer in water to assist. If interested contact jmurphy237@verizon.net.

Ten Commandment Hike - See posting with link below for more information for this program the day after Thanksgiving.

Beth

Attention Den 4 Wolves!

Colleen has set most of the meetings for the year, please see this link for details: Den 4 Schedule.

The meeting dates and times have also been added to the Pack calendar.

Sign Up for the Ten Commandments Hike

Check out the details for the Ten Commandments Hike by clicking this link: Ten Commandments Hike.

The hike will be on Friday, November 26, 2010. Please refer to the flyer for details on the hike and making reservations.

Reminder - Pack Meeting Monday November 1

Pack 661 will have their monthly Pack meeting on Monday November 1 from 7 -8 PM at Westminster Church Fellowship Hall.

Annual dues can be paid at this time, if not done so already.

Leaders - training is required and this would be a great time to give our cubmasters your certificates indicating your training is completed. Direct any questions regarding this to Rick D., Matt P. or Rick L.

Thanks to everyone for the good effort with popcorn sales and for getting orders to our Popcorn Kernel on time!
Beth

Popcorn Sales Ending

Popcorn sales opportunity is coming to an end!

All cub scouts should finalize their popcorn sales and turn popcorn orders and money into their den leaders by this Sunday October 24. It's a beautiful weekend for one last attempt to sale - but the den leaders need to get these to our Popcorn Kernel Cecilia V. in time to place the orders!
Parents - Thanks for your help with this!

Sell, Sell, Sell (Scout Popcorn)

Please see the additional popcorn information at this link (click here). Most importantly, if you have any questions at all please contact Cecilia. Her contact information is in the linked document. Note that you must have completed order forms (no photocopies) delivered to your Den Leader by October 24!

Cub Scout Fun Day Update

Cub Scout Fun Day is scheduled for Sunday October 17th at the South Park OVAL. Registration begins at 12 Noon and Opening Ceremony is at 12:30 PM. Concession stand will be available for your convenience (so you'll want to have a little cash on hand)

Any cubs in our pack interested in attending should let Cubmaster Rick D. know NO LATER THAN Sunday October 10 at 5 PM. Please contact him at rnrdiff@comcast.net .

It's really a fun day - hope to see you all!
Beth

Pack 661 Activities Update

October Pack Meeting: This coming Monday, October 4th at Westminster Church, Fellowship Hall from 7 - 8 PM. If you know any other boys interested in joining scouts, please encourage them to attend as well - sign-ups will be held at that time! Remember to get your $50 dues to your scout leader payable to "Pack 661" - Monday would be a great time!

Popcorn: Keep selling! We have until October 24th when we need to hand in orders to Celia V. our Popcorn Kernel. Any questions contact Celia at makanina@aol.com.

Cub Fun Day: Sunday October 17th at the South Park Oval. Registration begins at 12 Noon with Opening Ceremony at 12:30 Download form at http://bit.ly/91Jebg. Registration form and check to Troop 215 is required by October 11 - No late registration is accepted. Any questions contact Jacque S. at jacarema@aol.com

Shoot-O-Ree: Saturday October 16 - if you like to practice using BBguns, sling shots or doing archery. Flyer for this is posted on our website.

We'll see all of you on Monday night!
Beth

Interested in Joining Pack 661?

The Pack will be offering sign-ups this coming Monday at our Pack meeting. Click on this link for details!

Welcome to Pack 661!

Hey Parents! Be sure to check out the Welcome Guide for New Parents and the 2010-2011 updated welcome. The original parent guide has lots of information on Pack activities, and the update has information on new Cubmasters and a small increase in fees for new Scouts.

Shoot-O-Ree!

Hey Cubs, if you're looking for some shooting fun with BB guns, archery, slingshots and more, be sure to check out (and RSVP for) the Shoot-O-Ree on October 16th.

At home with the Lord

One of our own, Patrick, has ended his long battle with illness and is now at home with the Lord. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Should you have any questions regarding arrangments, please contact hornak10@comcast.net.

Pack 661 Communications

Folks - My apologies. I will be the new "Communications Person" for the pack and it appears I've dropped the ball in a big way this past month (didn't pick a good month to transition into the position!). I'm working to figure this process out - but I can assure you I will now be checking Pack emails on a regular basis. Your patience is appreciated.
Beth

Calendar Update

This is just a note to let you know I've removed all the events from the calendar related to our Webelo IIs that crossed over at the last Blue and Gold, so if you're in this group and were relying on the calendar, then stop doing that!

Schedules and events for our newest group of Boy Scouts will be sent to you from the Troop.

Matt

Scouting for Food/Scout Sunday

WE need all Scouts.

Tomorrow is Scouting For Food Collection and also Scout Sunday at Westminister. During all 3 services.

The first service is at 8:30 am please arrive 20 min prior so that we can get set up.

The 2nd service begins at 9:45 also arrive 20 min prior.

The 3rd service is at 11:00 am arrive 30min prior to that one. After collecting our bags we will join the congregation in Celebrating 100 years of Scouting & Scouting in Upper St.Clair since 1946 when the first Scout Troop was chartered in Upper St. Clair. Guess where that was? Yes Westminister Presbyterian Church.

We will need you in your uniform. Also we will be celebrating Scout Sunday with Our Chartering Organization, with out whom we cannot be a pack. This is part of our 100th anniverary in Scouting. We should all want to participate in this day of Service & Celebration.


Keith B.

Postponed: Playground Cleanup

Hi.
Along with the Westminster DayCare Center, we are postponing today's cleanup due to the {now starting} rain. We'll reschedule for a sunny day...
Thanks--sorry for the ultra-late notice.

This weekend; Playground Cleanup and Scouting for Food

Hi.
Knowing that you are looking for something to do this weekend...

Saturday morning 4/24
9am - (usually done by 11am/noonish)
Westminster Playground Cleanup
The more people come, the faster the cleanup goes! And yes, we still need help, so please come.
This is our 3rd year providing this service to "give back" to Westminster for hosting our Pack...
The Church also has their rummage sale at this same time; if the weather allows, uniforms would be great!
If you have any of the following, please bring them (put your name on to be sure...)
>> leaf blower, work gloves, rakes, brooms and dustpans

Sunday morning 4/25
Westminster Church Services
Scouting for Food
Those who did neighborhood collections can bring them to:
{Following note from our Scouting for Food Coordinator}
On Sunday April 18th I had the pleasure of watching the reaction of the parishioners towards the Scouts that participated in Scouting for Food. They loved to see the boys in their uniforms and many commented on how nice and well behaved the boys were. There were also many comments on how great it is to have the Scouts at the church, and that they are working for such a worthy cause. We were able to pass out several hundred bags at the three services.

Since we passed out so many bags on Sunday, I am calling out to the entire pack for help on Sunday April 25th. We need boys to help collect, shuttle, and sort the food. I expect to have a lot of food to sort and box so the more help the better. If you can help even for just one of the three services it would be most appreciated. I have listed the times below.

9:15am need at least 6 boys
10:30am need at least 8 boys
11:45am need at least 10 boys

A very big THANK YOU to the 5 Scouts that helped pass out Scouting for Food bags at the church Sunday April 18th, you did a great job.

Scouting for Food

Hello -
I am Celia V., and I am the Scouting for Food Coordinator this year for Cub Scout Pack 661. I have been coordinating with Westminster Presbyterian Church and Keith, to include their members in our Scouting for Food drive this year. We have been given permission to pass out Scouting for Food bags after the services on 18 April and to collect the contributions of food from the church members before services on 25 April. This is a great opportunity to receive some visibility for the Pack as a group of young men who provide service to others and the community.

Below are a list of times for passing out and collecting food bags. Since our camp out got cancelled I would like to see as many volunteers at possible for both of the Sundays.

April 18th -- Distribution of Food Bags (Cubs will be in uniform and will hand out bags to the parish members after services.)
April 25th – Collection of Food from parish members before services. Sorting will take place in the entrance of Fellowship hall. Where we had Blue and Gold.

9:15am

10:30am

11:45am

CANCELED: Rocket Weekend Camping Trip

Hi.
Due to the severe weather expected tonight and throughout tomorrow, we are canceling the Rocket Derby camping trip of this weekend. We will reschedule the rocket launch and campout.

Stay dry...

Scouting for Food information

April is Scouting for Food month!

This annual, and national, food drive benefits local food banks.

All food collected by Pack 661 goes directly to SHIM - South Hills Interfaith Ministries (www.shim-center.org).

We support this worthy cause through 2 mechanisms:

1) In Our Neighborhoods.
Bags were handed out at the March Pack Meeting. Cubs can deliver these to neighbors at any time and choose when to pick them up. A sample flyer to attach to the bags is here: https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5k0hBI_aOFRNWFmZGExNjktNjczOC00NWJhLTlkZjktNGJlNjk4MjVlZjFj&hl=en
Collected food can be delivered to Westminster on Sunday morning, April 25.


2) At Westminster Presbyterian Church
Complementing food drives already in place at Westminster, Cubs will hand out bags at services on Sunday April 18.
The following week, on Sunday April 25, Cubs will again be present to collect the donations from members of the Church.

** If you need bags for your neighborhood, please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net
** Cubs are still needed for the Church on both the 18th and 25th (cubscouts661@verizon.net)

News & Notes; 4/12/2010

Elson Farm Camping
A separate e-mail with directions and details will be sent to those who signed up for this coming weekend's camping trip...

Blue & Gold recap
Wow. What a night! Hopefully all enjoyed the celebration. It was quite a logistical shift to use the Sanctuary...a huge thanks to all who made this event a success - Rhonda D., Beth H., Lisa F., Paula M., Jennifer C, Anne G and all who participated in the Court of Honor...
A few requests have been made for the caterer's name and number; contact cubscouts661@verizon.net if interested and we'll get that to you.

Scouting for Food
We need folks to distribute bags at Westminster services on Sunday April 18 and to collect on Sunday April 25.
Nobody signed up for the 8:30 am service on April 18 to hand out bags. Four people signed up to hand out at the 11am on the 18th. Still need more people. cubscouts661@verizon.net

Playground Cleanup
Saturday morning April 24
Westminster Church Day Care playground; clean up leaves, toys, etc.
So far, two people have signed up to help; please check your calendar for that Saturday morning for a couple of hours and let cubscouts661@verizon.net know...

Communications
I heard this weekend that some folks are not aware that we have a Pack Website. As messages are posted on the site (http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com/), an e-mail is sent to you. All prior postings and events are on the site.

On that note, we are in need of someone to take care of posting information on the site/e-mail...check out http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl81MGRyNjZ3bWNy&hl=en and contact cubscouts661@verizon.net

A personal note from Jeff
A huge Thank You for your remarks, comments, cards and gifts! I am so appreciative of your sentiments and generousity! Credit for the Pack's growth and maturity goes to your Den Leaders and other adults who have made this program "go." For my part, I was just one of a group of people (including Keith) who came together five years ago to move the Pack to Westminster Church and to re-engage. Others have joined in over the past few years; We each took action to ensure that a good solid Scouting program would be there for our children; to provide a good avenue for their growth socially, to learn respect, outdoor activities, healthy living, character, - all of which ultimately, is why we do this, isn't it...
Thank You. ~Jeffrey

Blue & Gold; Important Update! Location Change

Hi.
Wow. We have an amazing response for the Blue & Gold Banquet on Friday night! Every seat in the house will be filled....so,

We will have the Court of Honor (6pm) in the Church Sanctuary (upstairs). After the awards presentations, we will migrate and enjoy a cozy dinner in Fellowship Hall.

So...IMPORTANT...at 6pm, the start of the festivities will be in the Sanctuary !

For those who choose to bring a cake/dessert for the optional/for-fun decorating contest, please deliver to Fellowship before the 6pm (in Sanctuary) Court of Honor. Completely optional - some of you asked that we bring the dessert contest back ! Vote on the way in to dinner; taste them afterwards!

Scouting for Food
We need folks to distribute bags at Westminster services on Sunday April 18 and to collect on Sunday April 25 :: sign up forms will be at the Blue & Gold

Playground Cleanup
Save the Date!
Saturday morning April 24
Westminster Church Day Care playground; clean up leaves, toys, etc.
Sign up forms will be at the Blue & Gold

Rocket Campout
April 17-18
Please sign-up!
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDFIQ2RSY1gtSmMxN0dEMnVFTUt6aGc6MA

Blue & Gold; Verifying RSVPs!

Hi.
We are sending the final count to the caterer. Please verify that you are "on" the list (below - four characters of last names only!). e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net if your RSVP is not listed!!! We already have a great number of RSVPs in, but want to make sure there's enough for all!

General outline for Friday's Blue & Gold:
6pm Court of Honor
between 6:45-7pmish Dinner
After Dinner (7:30ish) Neckerchief promotion, Crossover Ceremony
sometime........................Arrow of Light ceremony

Court of Honor; the time when plenty of advancements earned by the Cubs are presented!
Dinner; time to eat
Neckerchief Promotion; Cubs "move up" one level - Tigers get their new Yellow Wolf neckerchiefs, Wolves get their new Blue Bear and etc...
Crossover Ceremony; Webelos IIs cross the bridge to Boy Scouting
Arrow of Light Ceremony; at some point during the evening, Akela visits and bestows the highest award in Cub Scouting to the Webelos IIs who have achieved the AOL.




** Note that there are some families with the same last name so your "4 characters" may be duplicated with another family eg : BURT and BURT are 2 different RSVPs! **

Belb:5 adults/0 other children
Benc:2 adults/1 other children
Boiv:3 adults/0 other children
Bruf:3 adults/0 other children
Buet:4 adults/0 other children
Burk:3 adults/0 other children
Burt:2 adults/0 other children
Burt:3 adults/0 other children
Carn:3 adults/0 other children
Das:1 adults/0 other children
Debs:4 adults/0 other children
Devl:2 adults/1 other children
Diff:3 adults/0 other children
Dupr:2 adults/0 other children
Ente:2 adults/0 other children
Fair:4 adults/1 other children
Fals:2 adults/0 other children
Gall:2 adults/0 other children
Grap:2 adults/0 other children
Grig:2 adults/1 other children
Hall:4 adults/1 other children
Hame:3 adults/0 other children
Harr:2 adults/0 other children
Horn:2 adults/0 other children
Lamb:3 adults/0 other children
Lang:3 adults/1 other children
Lenn:2 adults/0 other children
Leon:5 adults/0 other children
Mann:2 adults/0 other children
McCl:3 adults/0 other children
Medd:3 adults/0 other children
Moss:2 adults/2 other children
Murr:4 adults/0 other children
Myer:2 adults/0 other children
Opri:3 adults/1 other children
Pace:2 adults/0 other children
Pica:3 adults/0 other children
Pikr:3 adults/0 other children
Poll:7 adults/0 other children
Rach:2 adults/0 other children
Rava:1 adults/0 other children
Riek:3 adults/0 other children
Ritc:2 adults/0 other children
Rosa:0 adults/0 other children
Safk:2 adults/1 other children
Snow:4 adults/0 other children
Spee:4 adults/0 other children
Tobi:2 adults/0 other children
Urba:3 adults/0 other children
Verd:2 adults/0 other children
Walk:2 adults/1 other children
Welc:4 adults/0 other children
Wilk:3 adults/0 other children
Wilk:1 adults/0 other children
Yate:3 adults/1 other children
Zott:1 adults/0 other children

Pack Meeting recap

For anyone who would like a written recap of last Monday night's information...

1) The Cubs had "ants in their pants" or were "jumping beans", depending on your perspective

2) Schedule of Events
Link to the schedule is on right side of the Website: http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com

3) Blue & Gold (Fri, April 9)
Deadline for RSVPs extended to Monday March 29!
Cubs Free
Adults $7 each
Kids under 5, $4 each
Please send RSVP to Lisa F. , 1375 Sky Ridge Drive
After monday, $9/person

4) Camping
Day Camp
South Park, June 28-July 2, 8:30am-3:30pm
Registration info coming in April
Heritage Overnight
Current Bears/Webelos (3rd-4th graders)
July 17-22
Last call to sign-up :: cubscouts661@verizon.net
Heritage Overnight
Current Tigers/Wolves (1st-2nd graders)
Choose a date: www.heritagereservation.org and contact cubscouts661@verizon.net

5) Scouting for Food
We need folks to distribute bags at Westminster services on Sunday April 18 and to collect on Sunday April 25 :: cubscouts661@verizon.net

6) Rocket Campout
April 17-18
Please sign-up!
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDFIQ2RSY1gtSmMxN0dEMnVFTUt6aGc6MA

7) Friends of Scouting
Any questions can be sent to cubscouts661@verizon.net

Webelos II/Troop Meeting

Webelos II parents -- Please note there is NO Troop meeting this Tuesday, March 30 due to Spring Break.

News & Notes 3/21/2010

This is the "24 hour notice" for Monday's Pack Meeting!

Pack Meeting
Monday 3/22
7pm
Westminster - Fellowship Hall
LOTS of awards and presentations!
Setup & Gathering Den 9 Bears
Opening Flag Den 1 Wolves
Skit/song Den 2 Wolves
Demonstration/activity Webelos IIs
Skit/song Den 6 - Tigers
Closing WI - Screaming Eagles - Webelos Is
Cleanup WI - Zeus - Webelos Is

B&G Banquet
Please mail response cards to Lisa F. 1375 Sky Ridge Drive...

Spring Camping
April 17-18
Rockets! Fire Safety and Fire Starters! Farm Cleanup! Even some time to jump in the bales of hay...
Come on out to the Elson Farm for some good food and good fun at the spring rocket derby camping trip.
Please sign up....
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDFIQ2RSY1gtSmMxN0dEMnVFTUt6aGc6MA


Need for leaders
At the January Pack Meeting we talked about all of the great Den Leaders and all-around adult helpers in the Pack. We also discussed a critical need for upcoming needs. In short, we still need you ! Check out the link below; we still need at least 6 people to keep this Pack going strong!
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl81MGRyNjZ3bWNy&hl=en

Scouting for Food
Info at March 22 Pack Meeting!
March 22 - April 25

Playground clean-up April 24

Community Day Parade May 15

News & Notes 3/13/2010

Around the Pack
It's always good to see Scouts out and about in the community. Last weekend, one of the local Rotary clubs held their annual pancake breakfast at Westminster Presbyterian Church. While many groups help (including Boy Scout Troop 366), special recognition goes out to our Cubs from Pack 661 who were also there lending a helping hand. Webelos Michael D. and Jimmy W. along with Wolf Nathan H did an excellent job hauling dishes, syrup, drinks and more!

Do you have other news of scouts in action? Send them along to cubscouts661@verizon.net!

Each spring, we have a service project where we clean up the playground at Westminster. The date hasn't been set for this (want to make sure the snow is REALLY gone!) - stay tuned!

Pack Meeting
March 22
7pm
Fellowship Hall
LOTS on the agenda; please try to get to this- the last Pack Meeting before the Blue & Gold!

Blue & Gold Banquet
Friday Night, April 9 6pm
Thanks to those who have stepped up to help at the B&G! The invites are "in the mail" this week and the caterer is preparing another excellent meal. This yearly celebration of Scouting takes on extra emphasis with the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. We even "encourage" the boys to tuck in their shirts for this big evening !

Spring Camping
April 17-18
Rockets! Fire Safety and Fire Starters! Farm Cleanup! Even some time to jump in the bales of hay...
Come on out to the Elson Farm for some good food and good fun at the spring rocket derby camping trip.
Sign up is now available:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDFIQ2RSY1gtSmMxN0dEMnVFTUt6aGc6MA


Need for leaders
At the January Pack Meeting we talked about all of the great Den Leaders and all-around adult helpers in the Pack. We also discussed a critical need for upcoming needs. In short, we still need you ! Check out the link below; we still need at least 6 people to keep this Pack going strong!
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl81MGRyNjZ3bWNy&hl=en

Call for Help; Heritage Reservation Independence Dining Hall

Hi.
Following is a message that we've been asked to send along from the Greater Pittsburgh Council:


THIS IS A CALL FOR HELP
YOU HAVE ALL HEARD BY NOW ABOUT THE COLLAPSE OF THE CAMP INDEPENDENCE DINING HALL (http://www.heritagereservation.org/) . THE COUNCIL'S INSURANCE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ON SITE, AND TODAY, THEY SENT IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PEOPLE TO SURVEY THE BUILDING.

IT IS PRETTY MUCH A LOSS.

TOMORROW AND FRIDAY, OUR CONTRACTOR WILL BE ON SITE, TO KNOCK DOWN WALLS, AND SCOOP THE CEILING OUT OF THE STRUCTURE, AND GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEMPT ANY SALVAGE. THE CONTRACTOR WILL ALSO BE ON SITE WITH US ON SATURDAY, TO INSURE THAT NOTHING UNSAFE WILL BE ATTEMPTED.

WE ARE DEVELOPING A TEAM OF ABOUT 40+ ADULT VOLUNTEERS (18 AND OLDER) WHO CAN MOBILIZE THIS SATURDAY.

OUR MISSION WILL BE TO SAFELY ENTER THE STRUCTURE, RETRIEVE ANY TABLES, BENCHES, JAMBOREE GEAR, OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MAY BE REASONABLE TO SALVAGE.

ALL ITEMS WILL BE PUT ON TRUCKS AND TAKEN TO TRAILERS, OR THE INFIRMARY TO BE DRIED OUT AND INVENTORIED.

THIS IS A CRITICAL DAY FOR THE JAMBOREE CONTINGENT……AND A VERY IMPORTANT DAY TOWARDS PREPARING INDEPENDENCE TO GET BACK ON IT’S FEET FOR THE SUMMER.

WE NEED WORKERS….

THERE IS STILL SNOW IN CAMP. LATE TODAY, THE DINING HALL WAS STILL AT THE 3 FT LEVEL, HOWEVER, IT IS MELTING QUICKLY, AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS CLEARED ROADS FOR US TO SAFELY MANEUVER.

YOU WILL NEED TO DRESS ACCORDINGLY. IT IS STILL COLD, YET TODAY, THEY WERE RUNNING AROUND IN T SHIRTS. YOU MIGHT NEED RAIN GEAR. WEAR WORK TYPE SHOES, BRING EXTRA CLOTHES, AND DON’T FORGET GLOVES.

WE WILL BE USING CAMP TRUCKS TO MOVE THE GEAR, BUT IF YOU HAVE A LARGE PICK UP OR TRUCK/TRAILER, IT WOULD BE HELPFUL.

WE NEED TO COMPLETE THIS TASK BEFORE ALL INSIDE IS RUINED BY THE WEATHER.
WE WILL HAVE COFFEE AND ICE TEA PREPARED. ALL ARE ASKED TO BRING SNACKS FOR THE DAY, AND A SACK LUNCH.

THERE IS SOME POTENTIAL FOR GLASS AND NAILS WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOU HAVE HAD YOUR TETNUS SHOT.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE.

WE PLAN TO START AT 8:15AM. ARRIVE IN CAMP, PROCEED BACK AND PARK IN THE INDEPENDENCE LOWER PARKING LOT. DO NOT DRIVE BACK TO THE DINING HALL. WITH ALL OF THE SNOW ACCULATION, PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED, AND WITH TRUCKS MOVING BACK AND FORTH ALONG THAT ROAD, WE DO NOT WANT ANY VEHICLES DAMAGED.

WE HOPE TO WRAP THINGS UP LATE AFTERNOON, AND HAVE EVERYONE SAFELY ON THE ROAD WELL BEFORE DARK.

THE KEY TO THIS MISSION IS FOR THIS TEAM TO WORK SAFELY.
IF YOU KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT YOU CAN ATTEND, PLEASE DROP ME AN EMAIL (send to cubscouts661@verizon.net). PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INVITE OTHERS WHO CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE. REMEMBER….ALL WORKERS MUST BE 18 YRS OF AGE OR OLDER.

THANK YOU. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SATURDAY.
DAVID KOLTASH
Jamboree Chairman
MICHAEL OEHMKE
Camping Director
JACQUE SCHULTZ
Cub Camping Chairman

News & Notes: Revised Derby Results, Blue & Gold, Leadership

Revised Derby Results
Sorry - the results posted the other day were the preliminary round; here are the final final results: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Apk0hBI_aOFRdHlSbXo4NTltOWJJVEJvd1FjdG9kRlE&hl=en
Thanks to all who alerted us to the wrong file being posted...
On Sunday 3/7/2010, we had 9 of our Cubs represent Pack 661 in the District Pinewood Derby; final results forthcoming - a good time for Cubs from all over the South Hills.

Pack Meeting
March 22
7pm
Fellowship Hall
LOTS on the agenda; please try to get to this- the last Pack Meeting before the Blue & Gold!

Need for help B&G
Are you able to help with the B&G? We need help in prep (now!), for the day of and also during the event! Please e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net !

Need for leaders
At the January Pack Meeting we talked about all of the great Den Leaders and all-around adult helpers in the Pack. We also discussed a critical need for upcoming needs. In short, we still need you ! Check out the link below; we still need at least 6 people to keep this Pack going strong!
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl81MGRyNjZ3bWNy&hl=en

Pinewood Derby Results and Looking Ahead...

Pinewood Derby wrap-up
A huge thanks to Pat G and the entire crew for all of your work making last week's Derby such a great event! Once again, a great collection of cars with great designs and great speed!
The final results of the speed races:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Apk0hBI_aOFRdGlCTWxGcG1hY3VLZlFnMHUyX2djYUE&hl=en

We've had a few suggestions about how to improve the Derby for next year; all of you with ideas are encouraged to tune in to the next Adult Planning Meeting (stay tuned for schedule).

Trophies have been ordered and will be presented at the Blue & Gold Banquet...

Speaking of the Blue & Gold; this is the time to make sure that your Cub has completed their work for their advancement ! Get that book out and check in with your Den Leader.

Coming up!
Rockets! This is an annual FUN event (no competition here!) where we build Estes rockets and then launch them at the Elson farm in April. Den Leaders will be getting the kits in the next few days.

Monday, March 22
Pack Meeting
Fellowship Hall
7pm
Agenda forthcoming

Friday, April 9
Blue & Gold Banquet
Fellowship Hall
Evening
Watch for your invitation in the USPS mail in the next two weeks!
This is our big celebration of Scouting and the Cub's efforts over the past months!

April 17-18 Spring Campout at Elson Farm
Yes- that is a spring campout. As in, you can see the ground beneath your feet and don't need to shovel the snow out of the way.
We'll launch our rockets (all fun; no competition!), clean up the farm and more!

Last Call for District Pinewood Derby Race!

Conestoga District Race!
Last call! Contact cubscouts661@verizon.net by end of today (Sunday 2/28) to get your Cub's car in the race!

Sunday, March 7
Galleria Mall
Check-in 11:15am, races 12pm
$7.50 per scout (can use popcorn funds)

Rules & Info:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5k0hBI_aOFROGY3M2RmOWQtMmQ3Mi00OGVlLWFiNjEtNWFlYjIwZDg4NjA2&hl=en

Scouts from all over the South Hills come together for this huge raceday; All Cubs are invited to participate. These are speed races only; there is no design contest.

Already on "the list":
Sam G
Nick D
Alex & Jacob P
Alex & Joshua B
J.Brandon W
Luke B
Jack M

Thanks to John P for volunteering to help


Pack 661 had 4 Cubs participate last year:

• Alex B finished 1st among Bears and 3rd overall
• Jacob P finished 3rd among all Bears
• Nick D finished 7th among all Wolves
• J.Brandon W finished 3rd among all Tigers

Details:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5k0hBI_aOFROGY3M2RmOWQtMmQ3Mi00OGVlLWFiNjEtNWFlYjIwZDg4NjA2&hl=en

Race Schedules!

We have 72 cars in the Pit and ready to race!

Webelos and Bears...races will start at 8am

Wolves and Tigers...9:30am (or at end of early races)

The Race Lineup: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Apk0hBI_aOFRdGJCRFpQYnZuQzctcGZGYmdvR2NxM3c&hl=en

Be sure to get your voting slip to choose design winners - there are some great cars there...

Get some sleep and be careful in the morning!

Are you Ready to Race ? (Pack and District Pinewood Derby)

** New Info (see below); District Pinewod Derby ***

Car Numbers
If your Cub would like to include their number on their car:http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Apk0hBI_aOFRdHlTbDNMTElhb3UxV0FhT2FwU0FUQ2c&hl=en(sorted by last name, displaying first initial only for privacy)(These numbers are used in the pit to manage races)

Design Categories
On race day, each person in attendance will get to vote on their favorite car; this year's categories:
· Best Overall Design
· Most Creative
· Most "Scouting" related
· Most Patriotic

Complete Pack 661 Derby Info:http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl8zOGdkOG5ubWZi&hl=en

Check-in Friday 2/26
Fellowship Hall 7-9pm
Bring your car any time between 7pm and 9pm for official weigh-in, acceptance and check-in.

* Cars must be accepted into the pit by 9pm Friday to be eligible to race.

Pack 661 Race!
Saturday 2/27
Fellowship Hall
Doors open at 7:45 am
Webelos Races start at 8am
Followed by Bears, then Wolves, then Tigers
(Wolves and Tigers get to sleep in !)
Each car races 4 times (once in each lane)

** If any parents are available to assist in "the pit", please let cubscouts661@verizon.net know!

Conestoga District Race!
March 7
Galleria Mall
$7.50 per scout (can use popcorn funds)
Scouts from all over the South Hills come together for this huge raceday; All Cubs are invited to participate. Pack 661 had 4 Cubs participate last year:

• Alex B finished 1st among Bears and 3rd overall
• Jacob P finished 3rd among all Bears
• Nick D finished 7th among all Wolves
• J.Brandon W finished 3rd among all Tigers

Registration must be through Cubmaster of Pack 661 by Sunday 2/28
We must have an adult volunter from our Pack help at the race
Details:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5k0hBI_aOFROGY3M2RmOWQtMmQ3Mi00OGVlLWFiNjEtNWFlYjIwZDg4NjA2&hl=en

Derby Week 2010

(Webelos IIs/5th graders - please check this recent post: http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com/2010/02/webelos-ii-news-and-meeting-changes.html )


Welcome to P661 Derby Week 2010 !
Pat G has the track ready! Is your car painted? Wheels On? or...thinking about starting it this weekend?

Pack Meeting
Monday, February 22
7pm
Westminster Church Fellowship Hall
Agenda: Pinewood Derby workshop/readiness.
The "formal" part of the meeting will be fairly short to allow time for the Derby workshop...
Get your photo taken (if you missed the Jan 31 meeting), weigh your car and ask any questions you might have about the Derby.

Car Numbers:
If your Cub would like to include their number on their car:http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Apk0hBI_aOFRdHlTbDNMTElhb3UxV0FhT2FwU0FUQ2c&hl=en(sorted by last name, displaying first initial only for privacy)(These numbers are used in the pit to manage races)

Design Categories
On race day, each person in attendance will get to vote on their favorite care; this year's categories:
· Best Overall Design
· Most Creative
· Most "Scouting" related
· Most Patriotic

Check-in Friday 2/26
Bring your car any time between 7pm and 9pm for official weigh-in, acceptance and check-in.
* Cars must be accepted into the pit by 9pm Friday to be eligible to race.

Race! Saturday 2/27
Doors open at 7:45 am
Webelos Races start at 8am
Followed by Bears, then Wolves, then Tigers
(Wolves and Tigers get to sleep in !)
Each car races 4 times (once in each lane)

** If any parents are available to assist in "the pit", please let cubscouts661@verizon.net know!

Complete Derby Info:http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl8zOGdkOG5ubWZi&hl=en

Webelos II News and Meeting Changes

Below is a note from Clay about the transition of Webelos II to Boy Scouts. The calendar has been updated for meeting changes, but please read all the news.

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Starting Tuesday February 23rd the boys will start their transition to Boy Scouts by attending the Troop 366 Boy Scout meeting in room 107 Westminster Church from 7:30 to 9:00. Boy Scout meetings are every Tuesday in this room. For the boys moving on to Boy Scouts they should start attending these weekly meetings. If your son is not sure about joining Boy Scouts at least have them attend a couple meetings and a few scout activities. Boy Scouts is a lot more action oriented then Webelos.

Prior to the official cross over in April (Blue Gold Banquet on April 9th and Webelos Woods Cross over and campout on April 10 & 11), Keith and I will work with the boys at the Boy Scout meetings to finish up any remaining Arrow of Light requirements. Also, we will still participate in the pinewood derby so get those cars ready!

Pinewood Derby Car Numbers

If your Cub would like to include their number on their car:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Apk0hBI_aOFRdHlTbDNMTElhb3UxV0FhT2FwU0FUQ2c&hl=en
(sorted by last name, displaying first initial only for privacy)

(These numbers are used in the pit to manage races)


More Derby Info:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl8zOGdkOG5ubWZi&hl=en

News & Notes; Winter Wonderland & Pinewood Derby

Winter Wonderland rescheduled for 2/20
The Trax Farms event which was canceled last week will be held on Sat. February 20.
We can adjust registrations if anybody wants to be added to the list - the deadline is Tuesday 2/16 5pm to change registrations...cubscouts661@verizon.net

Pack Meeting 2/22
Monday 2/22 7pm
Pinewood Derby workshop - photos for licenses, scale to test car weight, portions of track to test it out...stay tuned for full agenda.

Pinewood Derby
The complete info: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl8zOGdkOG5ubWZi&hl=en
Check-in Friday 2/26
Bring your car any time between 7pm and 9pm for official weigh-in, acceptance and check-in.
** Cars must be accepted into the pit by 9pm Friday to be eligible to race.

Race! Saturday 2/27
Webelos Races start at 8am
Followed by Bears
Then Wolves
Then Tigers
(Wolves and Tigers get to sleep in !)
Each car races 4 times (once in each lane)

** If any parents are available to assist in "the pit", please let cubscouts661@verizon.net know!

Leader Roundtable for tonight; canceled

The monthly leader roundtable scheduled for tonight, 2/10/2010, has been canceled due to the weather.

Canceled: Scout Sunday at Westminster Church 2/7/10

Hi.
Due to the weather, tomorrow's Scout Sunday services at Westminster have been canceled/postponed. More info on rescheduling later.
Stay warm.

Scout Sunday; final information...

Scout Sunday
This Sunday!
February 7th
Westminster Church
11am service

Please try to arrive at 10:30 am as we will be handing out bulletins and an honor guard to bring in the flags.

Also, we will try to have all of the families and Cubs sit together (sorry - that's a change from prior note!)

If you haven't already, please let us know that you plan to be there as we begin the 100 year celebration!
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGhkZzktNVItTUZrSTF2ajJzcUZyR0E6MA

News & Notes 2/3/2010

Hi.
Thanks to all who brought supplies and helped at this Sunday's Pack Meeting. Time flew by - rest assured that we'll put fire safety/fire starters on the agenda for a later event for the younger cubs who didn't have enough time!

Scout Sunday
This Sunday! February 7th
Westminster Church
11am service
Please have scouts in uniform in attendance at the service. We'll need a couple of Cubs to help with bulletins. If you haven't already, please let us know that you plan to be there as we begin the 100 year celebration! We will not be sitting as a group; rather, we'll show our numbers through our participation throughout the congregation.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGhkZzktNVItTUZrSTF2ajJzcUZyR0E6MA

Lego crafts/cards for Patrick O'
Wolf Den #2 has invited the Pack to join in on this great idea for Patrick. Cubs are making lego items (using existing lego blocks from the "stash at home") and writing cards for Patrick. If your son would like to create a ship/dinosaur/bird/whatever for Patrick and write a card, creations can be dropped off at the library (children's floor-look for Jennifer) on Thursday Feb 11 between 7-8pm. Creations can also be dropped at Jennifer's house or the Cubmaster's...questions - e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net

Pack Meeting Reminder for Sunday 1/31

Hi.
The "24 hour notice" about tomorrow's Pack Meeting...

One slight change: Bears (3rd graders) are welcome to come at 2pm if that works for your schedule. We had some time conflicts so the schedule has been adjusted so that 2pm and 3pm sessions will be very similar to enable Bears to come at either 2 or 3pm.

Regardless of your grade, if you have other commitments that necessitate coming at a different time than the schedule, please feel free.

Pack Meeting!
Sunday 1/31
Note the Location: McLaughlin Run Road Rec Center (the "old" rec center)
1-2pm: Tigers (1st graders)
2-3pm: Wolves (2nd graders) and Bears (3rd graders)
3-4pm: Webelos (4th-5th graders)
Agenda: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl80NGhmbmoyamMy&hl=en

How Pittsburgh Scouts Can Assist Haitian Relief Efforts

A message from the Boy Scouts of America...
{Please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net if interested in coordinating or participating}

While our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti, as Scouts who are always ready to lend a helping hand, our minds wonder what can I do to help?

Rescue efforts are currently underway by professionals trained in disasters. The immediate need is for emergency supplies that have to be purchased. The Boy Scouts of America is partnered with the American Red Cross (WWW.redcross.org) and locally the Greater Pittsburgh Council is partnered with the Brothers Brother Foundation (WWW.brothersbrother.org) for cash donations.

How can our unit help immediately?

Until the end of February, Scout units are encouraged to collect items for "Care Buckets" that will be shipped to Haiti. Scouting has partnered with the Brothers Brother Foundation because of their ability to deliver the buckets to Haiti in addition to their ethical reputation and strong track record with international relief efforts.

A flier (
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5k0hBI_aOFRN2E1MTUxOTgtNjZkNC00NmE3LTljNGYtMjFjMWE5ZTFkMDZl&hl=en) describes the items to be collected along with suggested collection methods and information on where to deliver the filled buckets.

This project ends on February 26 so start NOW!

How your unit can help in the future...
Donations to the World Friendship Fund can be designated to help the Scouts in Haiti with long term rebuilding projects. Please consider asking for contributions during your Blue & Gold banquets, Courts of Honor, leader meetings, roundtables, Klondike derbies or other Scouting events.

As it becomes available, information will continue to be posted on the Council website (http://WWW.gpc-bsa.org) on ways Scouting can help with the relief efforts. We are in the preliminary planning stages of allocating some of the Scouting for Food collections to the people of Haiti. This would require a huge effort by all Scouts to redouble our collection efforts and set new records for food donations!

More information:
Boy Scouts of America response to Haiti: http://scouting.org/AlertHaiti.aspx
World Scout Bureau Haiti Solidarity Blog: www.scout.org/blogs

News & Notes 1/25/2010

Pack Meeting!
Next Sunday 1/31
Note the Location: McLaughlin Run Road Rec Center (the "old" rec center)
1-2pm: Tigers (1st graders)
2-3pm: Wolves (2nd graders)
3-4pm: Bears/Webelos (3rd-5th graders)
Agenda: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl80NGhmbmoyamMy&hl=en

Summer Camping!
Based on responses from an earlier request, Webelos are scheduled for Heritage!
Session 5a (July 18-July 22) in the Jones campsite. This is a 4-night trip (3 days of activities).
This is for Webelos Is and current Bear Scouts (boys in grades 3-4).

Tigers/Wolves; Stay tuned for info at the Pack meeting.

Ski Trip; Sat. Jan 23

Duh...the Ski trip DATE is Sat. Jan 23
I failed to include that in the prior post...

To reiterate the rest of the info:
Ski Trip:The Boy Scout troop (366) has invited Cubs (including families - an adult required) to join in a group ski trip at Hidden Valley. The cost for a lift ticket will be $17 dollars and rental and group lessons will be similarly priced. The start time is 9:00, however if you have to meet us later you can still come if arrangements are made ahead of time. It is important to commit by this Friday January 15. There must be a minimum number for the troop to receive a discount. Please e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net ASAP if interested.

News & Notes 1/12/2010

New Event:
Ski Trip:The Boy Scout troop (366) has invited Cubs (including families - an adult required) to join in a group ski trip at Hidden Valley. The cost for a lift ticket will be $17 dollars and rental and group lessons will be similarly priced. The start time is 9:00, however if you have to meet us later you can still come if arrangements are made ahead of time. It is important to commit by this Friday January 15. There must be a minimum number for the troop to receive a discount. Please e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net ASAP if interested.

Important!January Carnegie Science Center & Heritage Winter Weekend
If you are going to either the Science Center sleep over or the Heritage Weekend camping, please e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net. We'd like to let each other know who will be there!

January Pack meeting
Thanks to all who have offered to bring stuff or help - I'll be contacting you in the next few days with specifics!

Winter Wonderland sign-up:
Please sign up if interested...
Trax Farms, Sat. Feb 6
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFhIOU45TmZvV0JXa0x1ZlY1TVI1Z0E6MA

Scout Sunday:
We need an idea of who is planning on coming. Details forthcoming about the 11am service on Feb 7. If you plan on coming, please let us know:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGhkZzktNVItTUZrSTF2ajJzcUZyR0E6MA

Pinewood Derby:
Please be aware that you must use official wheels & parts on your derby car.
Kits/supplies sold at some craft stores (such as Michael's) are not official BSA wheels. Please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net if clarification needed.

Please make this an adult/SON project. While it's tempting for some adults to get um, REALLY into the car, this is meant to be a project for both of you!http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl8zOGdkOG5ubWZi&hl=en

Summer Camping at Heritage:
A couple of weeks ago you received an e-mail with "response needed" by January 15. Please respond to that if you are looking forward to summer camp at Heritage. If lost in the inbox, please e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net for details.

News & Notes 1/7/2010

We need you!
1) Before the January pack meeting:

• Anyone who can help cut foam (1-2 hours w/ table saw or similar) for raingutter regatta boats
• Anyone who can save dryer lint (for use in fire starter project)
• Anyone who has or can save cardboard-style egg cartons (not foam) (used in fire starter project)
• Anyone who can save sawdust (for use in fire starter project)
• Anyone who has old wax/paraffin that they want to clean out of a cupboard (er, fire starters)
• Anyone who is a woodworker and can build frames for the raingutters

2) At the January Pack Meeting:

• Anyone who would like to help with the raingutter regatta (it's easy & fun)
• Anyone who was a Scout and can talk about "scouting way back when I was a kid" (3pm)
• Anyone who would want to do a bit on fire safety and show how to make fire starters (2-4pm)
• Anyone else who can help in a general way...

**** Please e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.net if any of the above apply to you !!! *******

Sledding:

A couple of families from the Pack are going sledding on Friday 1/8 3:30pm at the 3-hole golf course (McLaughlin Run Road). While this isn't a Pack Event, they've asked that an invitation to "race to the bottom" be extended to all....

January Pack Meeting:

This month's will be on SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY 1/31 (not on Monday!). We'll have different ages at different times:

1-2pm All Tigers (1st grade)

2-3pm All Wolves (2nd grade)

3-4pm All Bears/Webelos (3,4,5 grades)

For those with time conflicts or multiple Cubs, feel free to come at best time!

Draft Agenda:http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl80NGhmbmoyamMy&hl=en

Winter Wonderland sign-up:

This District event will be at Trax farms on Sat. Feb. 6. I don't have details, but I think it will be similar to the Fall Fun Day (except colder!)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFhIOU45TmZvV0JXa0x1ZlY1TVI1Z0E6MA

Scout Sunday:

We need an idea of who is planning on coming. Details forthcoming about the 11am service on Feb 7. If you plan on coming, please let us know:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGhkZzktNVItTUZrSTF2ajJzcUZyR0E6MA

Pinewood Derby:

Check with your Den Leader if you don't have your kit yet. More info at January Pack meeting...for those who wanted the "rules" and key dates:

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZk0hBI_aOFRZG03NGtjdl8zOGdkOG5ubWZi&hl=en