Flag Retirement Ceremony & Community Day Wrap-up

Flag Retirement Ceremony
Thursday June 9 1pm South Park

A special message:
Allegheny County Council Members invite Boy Scout Troops from the South Hills area to attend the 2011 Flag Retirement Ceremony on Thursday, June 9th, at 1:00 p.m. at South Park’s Flag Retirement Plaza located behind the Children’s Theatre in South Park.

The ceremony’s agenda will mirror last year’s event, running from 30 to 45 minutes and including speeches from elected officials, performances by vocalists and instrumentalists, and a presentation of flags. We invite scouts to participate in the event; they may be utilized to prepare and execute the ceremony (i.e. raising flags on flag poles, presenting flags to be retired, escorting disabled veterans to seats, handing out programs, etc.).

We request that those interested in participating please RSVP to cubscouts661@verizon.net no later than May 31st.

The ceremony at South Park is conducted annually to properly retire and honor flags that have become worn and unserviceable from flying as representation of our country. Elected officials, girl scout troops, veterans’ and community groups, among others, have also been invited.


Community Day Wrap-Up

A message from Cubmaster Rick:

We had about 20 boys march in the parade at Community Day. (Special thanks to our recent Webelos alums who marched with us as well!) Watch it when it runs on the USC cable station. We got a little scrunched up with the group in front of us, but all in all it went well.

We will plan on doing it again next year, and hope to see an even better turnout!

{last} Community Day reminder

Sorry for the third (and hopefully final) notice...we've been asked to remind Cubs to wear their uniforms for tomorrow's parade!



Be at the upper stadium parking lot between 10:45 and 11:00am on Saturday. Use the Truxton entrance (neighborhood side of the stadium).

We are #20 in the parade order. It is possible that will change, but that's where we are for now. Either way, look for the blue banner or Mr. Lang.

We will need two boys - or a couple of teams of two, to carry the banner. Webelos will be given the first option on that.

Wear comfortable shoes for the walk, and dress for the weather, which currently calls for mostly sunny and 79 degrees!

Parents - after the parade you can either meet your scout back in the parking lot or we will walk in groups back down to the Old Rec Center area. Please let us know when you check in which you intend on doing so we don't lose any Scouts! They will not be released until they are picked up by a family member and checked out with a leader.

The parade isn't very long - about a mile, and should be fun. Lots of people will see us, and we'll be on TV as well, so it is important to Do Your Best for the community to see.

See you there!

Community Day Parade Reminder!

Don't forget!

Be at the upper stadium parking lot between 10:45 and 11:00am on Saturday. Use the Truxton entrance (neighborhood side of the stadium).

We are #20 in the parade order. It is possible that will change, but that's where we are for now. Either way, look for the blue banner or Mr. Lang.

We will need two boys - or a couple of teams of two, to carry the banner. Webelos will be given the first option on that.

Wear comfortable shoes for the walk, and dress for the weather, which currently calls for mostly sunny and 79 degrees!

Parents - after the parade you can either meet your scout back in the parking lot or we will walk in groups back down to the Old Rec Center area. Please let us know when you check in which you intend on doing so we don't lose any Scouts! They will not be released until they are picked up by a family member and checked out with a leader.

The parade isn't very long - about a mile, and should be fun. Lots of people will see us, and we'll be on TV as well, so it is important to Do Your Best for the community to see.

See you there!

Vote Now for the New Laurel Highlands Council Shoulder Patch - Voting Ends May 21, 2011!

Some of you might remember Allegheny Trails Council, and we're all members of the current Greater Pittsburgh Council. This summer, we become the new Laurel Highlands Council. Vote now for your favorite shoulder patch!

Voting Ends May 21, 2011!

Vote now...

This Saturday (5/21); USC Community Day Parade!

Pack 661 will be marching in the Upper St. Clair Community Day Parade on Saturday, May 21.
Details you need to know...

-The parade starts at 11:30 am sharp!
-Parade participants should report to the upper parking lot of the high school between 10:45 am and 11:00 am. (Watch for another e-mail later this week with our line-up number...) Our space will be marked with an orange cone with that number.
-Wear your shirt, if at all possible! You can take it off as soon as we finish the parade and enjoy the rest of the day with your family.
-Current weather prediction says 75 degrees and a 30% chance of rain. Dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes! The total walk is about a mile.

Last call for May camping sign-ups!, We need help on Saturday cleaning the playground...

Hi,

Last call! Please sign up asap for the spring camping (May14-15) so that the food can be prepared and directions+ can be sent out! Registration closes as of Sunday 5/8...
http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com/2011/04/are-you-ready-for-some-spring-camping.html


We could still use a few good helpers this Saturday 5/7 at 9am to clean up the playground!
http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com/2011/05/rain-rain-go-away-saturday-is_03.html

Merger of GPC & Penn's Woods; contest for new shoulder strip patch

Check out the Press Release about the merger on http://www.gpc-bsa.org/.



Here's your chance to design the next shoulder patch worn by thousands of Scouts in the new Council!
The top five designs will be selected on May 12, 2011 and we will work with our vendor to create the final artwork. From May 16 to May 21, 2011 the top five designs will be posted online and every member of the Laurel Highlands Council will have the opportunity to place their vote to select the official Laurel Highlands Council Shoulder Patch.


The Laurel Highlands Council will produce 500 numbered sets of the top five designs that will be available for purchase at the annual meeting on June 7, 2011 at Camp Twin Echo. Any remaining sets will be available through the council website after the meeting. This will be the only production of the 4 runner up patches. Proceeds from this patch sale will offset the costs of the Council Camporee to be held at Heritage Reservation.



Further, the first 250 Scouters to register and attend the Council Annual Meeting on June 7, 2011 at Camp Twin Echo will receive one of the first 250 numbered Council Shoulder Patches.


The top five designers will receive:

#1 Design – A session of summer camp, $250 Scout shop gift card and a set of the top 5 designs.

#2 Design – $250 Scout Shop gift card and a set of the top five designs.

#3 Design – $200 Scout Shop gift card and a set of the top five designs.

#4 Design – $150 Scout Shop gift card and a set of the top five designs.

#5 Design – $100 Scout Shop gift card and a set of the top five designs.

Contest Rules:

Contest is open to all youth and adult members of the Laurel Highlands Council.
Design must include “Laurel Highlands Council” and the Boy Scouts of America fleur-di-lis.
Designs can be digital (gif image) or hand drawn.
Designs are limited to a width of 5.5” and height of 2.25"
Include your name, age, mailing address, phone and email with your submission.
Submissions must be received by May 11, 2011 to be considered – no exceptions. Deliver to:
michael.oehmke@scouting.org or
Laurel Highlands Council, CSP Contest, 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219


Designs due May 11, 2011

Rain Rain Go Away - Saturday is Playground Clean-up Day!

This coming Saturday is our almost-annual spring cleanup of the playground at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The scouts and adults clean up the leaves, the areas and the toys!

Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 9am-12 or 1pm (depending on number of people!)
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church playground

Come prepared with work gloves, rakes, brooms and leaf blowers (all items labeled with name). Also be prepared with a towel or change of clothes - some water will be involved in cleaning off playground equipment and outside toys.

This is a great way to say "Thank You" to Westminster for allowing us to use their facilities for our Pack events.

Please let us know that you are coming!

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