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
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
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
{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.
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.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
News & Notes 1/7/2010
We need you!
1) Before the January pack meeting:
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=dFhIOU45TmZvV0JXa0x1ZlY1TVI1Z0E6MAScout 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
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