Winter Camping @Heritage; Pack Meeting (January 14th) - Are you ready to race?

Looking for a fun winter weekend with your Cub Scout?

Check out http://heritagereservation.org/winter/winterc.php.

Heritage Reservation, in Farmington PA (near Uniontown) has great winter weekend opportunities (indoor accommodations for moms and/or dads with Cubs). {my older son and I went four years in a row while he was in cubs - he loved it - last year we enjoyed 12" of new snow in 24 hours there!}.

Pack Meeting on January 14th

7pm @ Westminster

Agenda:

Flags: Jeff D’s Wolf den

Skit: Jeff G’s bears

Activity: Car check-in for scouts who can’t check in on Friday night (18^th)

Activity: Preliminary check-in for scouts who need it (weight / size check, etc)

Activity: Pack 661’s personal Pinewood derby history 

• The activity aims at getting relatives- older brothers, dads, grandfathers, uncles, etc- to bring in their Retired Racers & other Pinewood related items and talk about them with the Pack. The format will depending on the response & number of people who have something to show and/or tell.

• If you have a personal story to share, please let cubscouts661@verizon know by Jan. 4 so that we can get the schedule ready!

Calling All Cars! Pack Meeting Tonight, Monday December 10

Calling all Cars!
Scouts, bring your old derby cars to tonight's Pack Meeting.
The track will be set up for some fun running tonight. Bring your cars and have some fun!
Adults: There will be an informational session during the Pack Meeting about the upcoming Derby...

Pack Meeting
Monday 12/10/12
7pm
Westminster Fellowship Hall

Have you delivered all of your popcorn yet?

Hi.
We are hearing from some customers that they haven't yet received their popcorn.
Please be sure to deliver this weekend!
Thank you.

Ten Commandment Hike; Friday November 23rd

More info/registration: http://lhc-bsa.org/Program/Events/10%20Commandment%20Hike

Reminder: Pack Meeting Tonight, Monday Nov 12

Hi.
Just a reminder that the Pack with gather tonight at 7pm at Westminster's Fellowship Hall.
Looking forward to seeing all there...

Sign Up Now for the Campout At Elson Farm Saturday-Sun, Nov 10-11

Sign Up Now for the Campout At Elson Farm Saturday-Sun Nov 10-11!

With our theme of “Space Cowboys”; the Cubs are sure to have a great time. Not only will we build and shoot our own model rockets, but we have other fun activities planned. There will be a “Cowboy” hike with knots and compass activities, plus a fire building demo. And even more “Space” activities including real telescopes and even some surprise flying saucer games ! 

Sign up now – see you there ! (Driving instruction and further details to come shortly)

Popcorn ready now if you happen to be out...

Hi.
Dan has the popcorn orders all ready for pickup.  If you happen to be out, stop on in!

Pickup is open until 3:30pm in library multipurpose room.

Reminder...popcorn pickup on Saturday 11/3 !

Popcorn pickup reminder.....

Remember that this Saturday, November 3rd is the scheduled Pack 661 pickup day. Pickup will be in the multipurpose room at the township library, and the hours will be from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

For any questions, email me at kernel661@verizon.net or call 412.770.7673

 

While you are online, please sign up for the November 10-11 camping trip on cubscouts661.blogspot.com !

Popcorn pickup - this weekend! November 3 11am-3:30pm

Popcorn pickup reminder!

Remember that this Saturday, November 3rd is the scheduled Pack 661 pickup day. Pickup will be in the multipurpose room at the township library, and the hours will be from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

For any questions, email me at kernel661@verizon.net or call 412.770.7673

Fall issue of Scout's Honor; Council Newsletter

The Fall issue of Scout's Honor, Laurel Highlands Council Newsletter, is available on the Laurel Highlands Council website. Hardcopies are currently being produced and will appear in the mailbox of every registered Scouting family over the next two weeks. Featured Articles Winter Weekends - Join us for fun filled weekends at Heritage Reservation for winter sports ot at Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin for a day of skiing. There are many weekens available in January and February to meet you schedule. >>> pages 5 & 6 10 Commandment Hike: Work off that Thanksgiving Dinner as you leisurely visit various houses of worship in Oakland and Shadyside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Learn about the Ten Commandments, view the architecture and learn about the various religions. All participants in Scout Uniform also get free admission Phipps Conservaroy after the hike >> page 10 Camping and Outdoor Program: When do I go outdoors?" "When do we go camping?" These are the number one concerns of the new and experienced Scout and an important consideration when planning your unit program year. Look inside for an overview of the camping and outdoor programs the Laurel Highlands Council has to offer. >>> page 4 & 5 Have a look at Scout's Honor online today! Fall 2012, Vol. 18, No. 4 http://lhc-bsa.org/~/media/Councils/Council527/Scouts-Honor/Scouts%20Honor%202012-4%20Web.ashx

Sign up now! Fall Camping @ Elson Farm Nov 10-11

Are you ready for some rocket launching?

Pack 661's Fall Family Camping Trip 
Elson Farm, Toronto OH
November 10-11, 2012

Please sign up now!

We need to ensure that we order the right amount of food and other supplies.
Don't have a tent?  no problem, just let us know on the form and we'll bring one for you to borrow.
All food, rocket kits and other supplies are provided by "the Pack."

See you there!

Haunted Trail at Camp Guyasuta; Saturday 10/20

CALLING ALL SCOUTING FAMILIES AND UNITS
October 20, 2012


A note from the Council....

Haunted Trail at Camp Guyasuta
Featuring Hayride, Climbing, New 600’Zipline (Over age 11) and Bonfire

Trading Post will be open and there will be food for sale
All Participants MUST have a signed consent form available at www.campguyasuta.org

Activities begin at 3:00 p.m.

Trail will open at 3:00 – 6:00 NO SCARE    6:00 – 9:00 SCARE

COST:          $10.00 per person (including Adults) pay at the gate

 Further Questions Call 412-782-2669 or Email campguy@consolidated.net

Don't forget consent forms MUST be filled out for each participant including parents http://www.campguyasuta.org/uploads/consent___Cope.pdf

Its time to turn in popcorn forms...

A note from popcorn kernal Dan....

Hello again Scouts and Parents of Pack 661!

I hope your selling has been tremendously successful. As we draw the 2012 popcorn sale to a close, I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for your hard work.

If you haven't turned your forms in to your den leaders yet:

• when you do, please keep any cash you may have received and just write a check for that amount (made out to "Cub Scout Pack 661").
• Also, if your Scout has sold enough to reach one of the prize levels, please indicate his choice of award (if you already turned in and didn't indicate, no problem).

Mark your calendars!
Popcorn pickup will be on Saturday November 3rd in the multi-purpose room of the USC Library, from 11:00 - 3:30.

As before, please let me know if there are any questions I can answer.

Thanks,
Dan
kernel661@verizon.net

Reminder: Adult/Leader meeting tonight; Room 107 8pm

Hi,
A friendly reminder that this month's adult/leader committee meeting will be tonight, Monday Oct 15)  at 8pm in Westminster Room 107 ("The family room" - near the playground).

Cub Fun Day; the details (important - location change!)

Fun Day - 10/14/12

Info from Brandon...

Looking forward to a good day on Sunday with our 30 registered cubs! 

A few reminders:

1. New Location- moved to Altoona and Monroe groves. These are sites 2 and 56 on the attached map- by the BMX track. Don’t forget that Broughton Road is closed in the direction coming from Bethel Park- you should probably come up from Corrigan Drive.

http://www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/maps/SouthPark1.pdf

2. Arrival / checkin is at 12:30. Activities start at 1:00. Program runs until 5:30, but in the past it always winds down early and you can of course leave early. I think you should plan on being there at 5:00.

2. Check in with me when you arrive. I need to make sure that I have a phone number where I can reach a parent (if you are not staying). I’ll be collecting the $6 registration fee- cash or check made out to Pack 661.

3. Check out with me before you leave! I always need to know how many scouts we have. I should have patches for the boys when they check out.

4. This is a good day to wear your new Red Pack Shirt if you bought one at the last pack meeting! You don’t need to wear a uniform.

5. Eat lunch before you arrive! Bringing a water bottle is a good idea too. A small backpack (like the ones from Day Camp) are also good to carry around any crafts or BB targets that you will be bringing home- along with a snack & water bottle if you bring them.

6. I’m bringing a wagon. One or two more would be helpful. Let me know if you can bring one, also let me know if you are going to stay for the afternoon. I’d like to have about 5-6 adults.  (e-mail cubscouts661@verizon.netwith responses)

7. Jacque Schultz is asking for help with the setup (morning), running stations (during), teardown (after) - she really needs our help to ensure success! Contact cubscouts661@verizon.net with your availability (morning/during/after)

See you Sunday!

Pack Meeting Tonight, Monday Oct. 8

Pack Meeting tonight Monday October 8!
7:00 PM Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

Lots on the agenda for this month...
*DUES collection! $50
*Final POPCORN announcements!
Have you been selling? Orders and money are due soon! Remember, highest seller from each den is entered into a drawing. Winner gets to hit the Cubmaster with a pie at the November meeting!
*T-SHIRTS are in! If you ordered one at the last meeting, or would like to get one (we had extras made in both youth and adult sizes) they are $5 each.

*New TIGER CUBS will be awarded their neckerchiefs

*Scouts will be working together towards earning a BELT LOOP

*Parents will take part in YOUTH PROTECTION training
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs.
Youth Protection is valid for 2 years.

*RECRUITMENT! If you know a boy in grades 1-5 who is interested in joining Pack 661, please encourage them to come to the meeting. We're really depending on word of mouth to get more boys (especially Tigers) this time around. You can also encourage them to let us know they are interested by going to http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com/
Did you know that if you bring a friend and he joins you can earn a "Recruiter" patch?

But wait! There's more!
*Last chance to sign up for Cub Fun Day, Sunday October 14. (We need to have everyone registered by 10/9). Cost is $6.
*Elson Farm Camp Out. If you haven't heard, the date of the camp out has been moved to November 10-11. It might be a few degrees cooler - so we'll build a warmer fire!

As we are trying to keep the meeting in a reasonable time frame, Summer advancements will not be handed out this month. Everything earned since last June (and there seems to be a lot!) will be part of our Court of Honor at the November Pack meeting.

Looking forward to seeing you tonight! Remember, if you have an interested friend, bring him!

Fall Fun Day, camping date change...

Last Call ! Cub Fall Fun Day
October 14 at the South Park Community House Activity Area
Cost is $6 per scout. Registration begins at 12:30pm with an active schedule starting at 1:00pm.
For more info please contact Brandon Ritchie at 412-221-7878 or mylajane1@verizon.net

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Please note a date change to the pack calendar!
Elson Farm Camp Out has been moved from October 27-28 to November 10-11.
More information on the camp out will be coming at the October 15 pack meeting!

Yearly verification of e-mail accounts

Hi.
This is our yearly verification of all Cub Scout Pack 661 e-mail accounts.
If you want your e-mail account removed, please forward this to cubscouts661@verizon.net with subject "remove."

Den Leaders, please verify that all members of your den have received this verification message.

Send any new/change/delete requests to cubscouts661@verizon.net.

Thanks - have a good day.

StopHungerNow! Saturday, September 29

Anyone interested in participating in the "Stop Hunger Now" event taking place at Christ United Methodist Church (in conjunction with Westminster Presbyterian), please register at:
http://www.westminster-church.org/serving/stophungernow.html

Volunteer now to help package 100,000 meals for hungry children around the world. We will be assembling small meal packets containing rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and a flavoring mix including 21 essential vitamins and minerals for Stop Hunger Now, an international hunger relief agency.
When: Saturday, September 29, 1½ hour shifts beginning at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30, 3:00 or 4:30 p.m.
Where: Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park
We are partnering with Christ United Methodist Church to join the fight against hunger. We need over 800 total volunteers to make this one-day event a success.
Invite your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join you. Stop Hunger Now's meal packaging program is a fun, hands-on international mission project for everyone that encourages team building and provides the opportunity to have an exponential and sustainable international impact without leaving our area.

There are jobs for all ages from 5 to 105.
 
http://www.westminster-church.org/serving/stophungernow.html

Are you interested in Cub Scouting?

Are you looking for some fun and adventure? Interested in building lifelong friendships?
Going camping? Playing games?

We've got just the thing for you - Cub Scout Pack 661 is having a Fall Recruitment Round Up! Come check us out...

When: Monday, September 17 7:00 PM
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church Room 107
Who: Open to all boys in grades 1-5
Let us know that you are interested!

Help spread the word; "Join Cub Scout" signs available

As we start another year, anyone who would like a "Join Cub Scouts" sign for their front year can send an e-mail to Cubmaster Rick...cubman661@gmail.com.

Cub Fall Fun Day; October 14, 2012

Multi-District event (many many Packs...)
Cub Fall Fun Day!

SUMMER IS OVER, BUT THE FUN IS JUST GETTING STARTED !

OCTOBER 14, 2012

SOUTH PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE ACTIVITY AREA
                   (Note the change in location!  We will not be at the Fair Grounds)

It features lots of great fun outside activities including:  BB, Archery, Slingshots, Games and Crafts. 

Cost is $6 per scout. It all starts with registration at 12:30pm with an active schedule starting at 1:00pm. 

Pack 661 registrations: Brandon Ritchie via cubscouts661@verizon.net

Pack Meeting Monday 9/10 7pm

Welcome back Pack!
First pack meeting of the new school year, Monday 9/10 @ 7:00 in the Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall!

Official Pack calendar - camping dates! Popcorn info! Cub fun day! And much more!

It's popcorn time!

Hello Scouts and Parents of Pack 661!

Hopefully your Dens have met and you've received your 2012 forms from your Den Leaders. I will have a  few extra forms available if needed. 

At the Pack meeting next Monday, I'll talk briefly with you about this year's popcorn sale, but in advance of that I just wanted to give you some of the key dates and some information about popcorn product changes for this year.

Sale start date:                    It's already on!  Are you selling?
Council-wide blitz:            October 6th
Sale ends:                          October 22nd
Money due:                       October 29th
Popcorn Distribution:       November 2nd or 3rd, still TBD


This year there are 6 items under 20.00

Some new products:
•    Chocolate Lovers Collection.
•    Premium Chocolate Lovers Collection. (comes in a Tin!)
•    Sweet and Savory Collection.
•    Double Caramel Crunch.
•    Cheddar Cheese Corn.

Product improvements:
•    36% more nuts in Caramel Corn with Almonds and Pecans
•    Improved flavors in all varieties of microwaveable popcorn.

I have military donation receipts, but not very many; I am supposed to get more from Council but haven't received them yet.  I will have these at the Pack meeting if you need any. 

Thanks in advance for the time you and your scout will put in to the sale.  If you need to contact me for any reason, email me at Kernel661@verizon.net or call me at 412.833.6362(h) / 412.770.7673(c).

Happy selling!
Dan Carness

Parents meeting; Sunday 9/2; 7pm; Keith's house

To all Pack 661 Den Leaders, Committee members & Scout Parents who want to help the Pack this year.

Please come to a Parents meeting at Keith & Rachaels' house.

149 Glo Min Drive

Upper St Clair, PA 15241

Sunday, September 2nd.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Thank you

Pack 661

Last Call; Sign up now for this weekend's Family Swim Party!

Last Call for Pack 661's almost-annual Family Swim Party! 

Please sign up by Thursday 8/16/2012 so that we can order appropriate food and schedule enough lifeguards!

Sunday August 19th from 6pm-9pm at the Montclair Neighborhood Pool.

The Pack will set up paper goods, lemonade/water and the main dish. Each family is asked to bring either a salad, a side dish, or dessert (your choice!).

Please sign up with numbers of people coming. Any late changes can be e-mailed to cubscouts661@verizon.net.

Location: Montclair Neighborhood pool (Sherbrook Drive)

Time: 6pm-9pm (dinner 6:20-7:15ish)

See ya there!

Are you ready for a swim party?

Cubmaster Rick invites one and all to Pack 661's almost-annual back-to-SCHOOL (ssshhh) Family Swim Party!

This year's event will be on Sunday August 19th from 6pm-9pm at the Montclair Neighborhood Pool.

The Pack will set up paper goods, lemonade/water and the main dish. Each family is asked to bring either a salad, a side dish, or dessert (your choice!).

So that we have enough life guards and main dish supplies, please sign up with numbers of people coming. Any late changes can be e-mailed to cubscouts661@verizon.net.

Location: Montclair Neighborhood pool (Sherbrook Drive)
Time: 6pm-9pm (dinner 6:20-7:15ish)

See ya there!

Pack Meeting tonight 6/11 @ 7pm

Hi.
Sorry for the late reminder; Pack Meeting tonight 7pm at Westminster Fellowship Hall.

Pack Meeting; Monday June 11 7pm

Come on out as we close out the 2011-2012 Scouting Year and look toward the next!

Pack Meeting
Monday, June 11
7pm
Fellowship Hall




On Cubmaster Rick's list to-do:
-Any remaining advancements and recognitions
-We will be passing out a tentative 2012-13 Pack calendar
-Collecting day camp payments for those registered
-Going over summer camp info for those going
-Fun and maybe a summertime treat?!

Day Camp; verifying registrations

Hi.
Colleen has registered the following Cubs for Day Camp.  If you are not on this list and are interested in snagging one of the few remaining slots, please contact Colleen @ ColleenPI408@me.com ASAP.

Colleen sent an e-mail over the weekend to those registered.  If you didn't receive that note and see your name on the list, please contact Colleen.

Chris D
Kasey T
Calvin, Owen, Graham R
Alex, Troy B
Jakob S
Maxwell T
Jack M
Bruce C
Dylan J
Declan C
Donovan K
Matthew H
John S
Alex P
Tim P
Sam R

Adult Planning Meeting Tonight 5/21 8pm

Late reminder - adult planning meeting Monday, May 21, 8:00 PM in Room 107, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Main item up for discussion is the 2012-13 calendar.
Any interested parents are welcome to attend.

Community Day Parade; Saturday May 19

The Community Day Parade on this Saturday, May 19, begins at 11:30.  If you are interested in marching we will be lining up in the high school school parking lot above the football field at about 11:00.  We won't receive our line placement until sometime Friday, so just look for Mr. Lang, and hopefully a Pack 661 sign!
The parade route ends just past the library.  Parents are welcome to march, or to meet their son(s) at the end of the parade route.

Please be in uniform!  We will be passing out candy - and yes, we will stash some aside for the boys who choose to march so they get some as well.

Pack Meeting Tonight (5/14) 7pm

Hi.
Hoping that all of you moms were able to have a nice 5-10 minutes of quiet time for yourself yesterday...there's a pack meeting tonight.  Cubmaster Rick reports that he'll be handing out awards and advancements.

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
7pm.

Playground Cleanup - Saturday 4/28

Playground Cleanup...

This perennial Good Turn will be on Saturday 4/28 from 9am to approx 11:30pm (depending on the number of helpers!).  Please bring leaf rakes, brooms, leaf blowers, garbage bags, gloves (and kids in clothes that can get wet).  We'll be raking out the leaves from all over, cleaning out the sand box, cleaning all toys and getting the playground ready for the munchkins!

In case of rain, please check your e-mail for an announcement of postponement/rain date...

Links to sign-up forms

Hi.
I made my one allowed mistake for April in the prior notice (well, actually two mistakes - as both links to the sign up forms were wrong).  My apologies for any confusion...

The correct links:::

Sign up for Day Camp, June 25-29

Sign up for Elson Farm Camping, May12-13

Tons of news (scouting for food, playground, spring camping, day camp...)

Hi.

I've been a real slacked lately, so here's a bunch of important news items all slammed together!

1) Scouting for Food, Sunday 4/22

2) Playground Cleanup, Saturday 4/28

3) Spring Camping at Elson Farm 5/12-5/13 (sign-up now)

4) Day Camp at South Park 6/25-6/29 (sign up NOW)

1) Scouting for Food

Last weekend, the Boy Scouts of Troop 366 handed out bags to all attending Westminster's Sunday services.  On Sunday, 4/22, Cub and Boy Scouts are needed to greet parishoners, collect and thank them for the  donations.  Services begin at 8:30, 9:45, 11am.  Please plan to be there in uniform approx. 30 mins prior to each service (wagons are helpful).  After collecting....organizing and packing of the donations will occur in the entryway of Fellowship Hall.

2) Playground Cleanup

This perennial Good Turn will be on Saturday 4/28 from 9am to approx 11:30pm (depending on the number of helpers!).  Please bring leaf rakes, brooms, leaf blowers, garbage bags, gloves (and kids in clothes that can get wet).  We'll be raking out the leaves from all over, cleaning out the sand box, cleaning all toys and getting the playground ready for the munchkins!

3) Spring Camping at Elson Farm

Calling all campers:  Pack 661’s spring campout at Elson Farm in nearby Toronto Ohio is Saturday May 12 & 13.  Help us plan the weekend by signing up now; please sign up by 4/26 .   This is a family campout, and bringing parents and siblings is part of the fun.  Please sign up by 4/26 to give us an early idea of how many people to plan for.

4) Day Camp at South Park

Cub Scout Day camp at South Park is coming soon!  Monday June 25-Friday June 29.  The district limits the camp size to 240 boys.  Since we could easily be 10% of that limit, Pack 661 needs to reserve spots now for our boys- once they are gone, we’re out of luck.  Please fill out the form  by Wednesday night 4/25 so that we can make a reservation on Thursday.  Another local day camp closed this year so about 60 cubs from that camp will be looking for spaces at South Park!  Reserve your space now.

oops - Meeting is THIS Monday, April 16

Unless you have one of Hermione Granger's time-turners, it would be tough to have a leadership meeting last week....

So...
Monday, April 16 is our next leadership planning meeting. 8:00 in Room 107

We will be discussing our calendar our calendar for next year, camping, and summer activities.

Adult Planning Meeting on Monday 4/9 8pm

Monday, April 9 is our next leadership planning meeting. 8:00 in Room 107

We will be discussing our calendar our calendar for next year, camping, and summer activities.

Reminder; Pack Meeting Tonight

Hi,
A reminder...
Pack Meeting
Tonight!
Monday April 9
7 pm
Westminster Fellowship Hall....

Pack Meeting Apr 9, Playground Cleanup Apr 28

Pack meeting reminder:
MONDAY APRIL 9, 7:00 PM (The last day of Spring Break!)
Lots of camping info!


Mark your calendars!
Saturday morning, April 28
Annual playground cleanup at Westminster

found at Blue&Gold:: girl's pink Gap sweatshirt..

Hi.
Found at the B&G dinner: a girl's pink Gap sweatshirt, size small.
If you or your munchkin is looking for this, please contact Beth ... beth.hornak@gmail.com.

Are you thinking about summer camping yet?

It's early-bird reservation time for Heritage 2012!

Heritage Reservation, located in Farmington PA near Uniontown, is a fabulous location for camping for our Scouts. Check out www.heritagereservation.org for lots of good info (we go to Camp Independence as Cubs/Webelos).

So that we can get some reservations settled (spots are filling up FAST!), please complete this quick survey :

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdBTlhNNVN6Mk80MlJNQ081Rl9sdmc6MA

No Pack Meeting tonight; don't forget about Adult Planning

Hi.
With Blue&Gold later this week, there is NO pack meeting tonight.
We do look forward to seeing you at the adult planning meeting (8pm/Westminster 107)

Adult Planning Meeting on Monday 3/12 8pm

Hi.
This month's schedule is slightly different due to Blue and Gold. The adult planning meeting will be THIS Monday, March 12, 8:00 in Room 107. Final B&G preparations and planning for April/May are on the table for this meeting.

Preparations for Blue&Gold Dinner

Hi.
Don't forget to send your RSVPs this week! We need to inform the caterer.

And, a message from the B&G planning team:

We would like to involve each of the dens in preparations for the Blue & Gold Banquet. If your den is interested and able, we would love to have each den provide three centerpieces for the evening. The interest is that there will be variety across the room.

Our entertainment is called "Fire & Ice" - and we are having a Blue & Gold Banquet with a touch of green (St. Patrick's Day after all!) Really anything goes - anything "Cub Scout-ish" or St. Patrick's Day. If you are going with the "Fire & Ice" theme - I have battery operated tea candles that you can use - please no open flames. We currently have campfire centerpieces, lanterns, & "floral" centerpieces made from candy. Centerpieces this year aren't meant to be dessert or eaten as a snack by anyone - all den leaders will get to take them home(if there is food/candy they can share it within their den). You'll want to keep them small enough for people to see over them for the awards ceremony and the entertainment. If you need some ideas, Beth would be glad to help you brainstorm. She also has craft materials you may be able to use - but you can also think about using recycled materials.

If you cannot provide any centerpieces - that's fine - just let Beth know by March 8th so that a back-up can be provided. If your den does make centerpieces, you can get them to Beth when you're done with them and she'll store them and transport them to the Banquet. Any questions can be directed to Beth at beth.hornak@gmail.com

2/26 Webelos/Boy Scout swim program - canceled tonight

Hi.
Due to a heater problem at the Bethel Park swimming pool, the BoyScout/Webelos swim program has been canceled for tonight, 2/26/2012.

Reminder: Adult Planning Meeting tonight 2/20 8pm

Hi,
A reminder that the adult planning meeting will be in the Family Room of Westminster (Room 107) at 8pm tonight...

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!

So, is the paint dry yet?
Wheels on?
Game face ready?

It's race time.

Friday, 2/17/2012
Anytime between 7pm and 9pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
Car weigh-in
All cars must be validated and accepted by the race officials on Friday night to be eligible to win on Saturday.
All cars will stay in "the pit" Friday night.

Saturday, 2/18/2012
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
9am - doors open
9:30am - (approximate) race start time
Race Day!

Let's all have some fun.

It's race time.

Pack Meeting, Monday 2/13 (in readable format!)

Hi,
Let's try this again...

From Cubmaster Rick:

Pack Meeting
Monday, February 13th!
7pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall

Pinewood Derby Stuff!
Blue & Gold!


*Also, den leaders should have received a list of dues owed. We'll have a payment table at the meeting as well.

{Reminder; Derby workshop on Sat. 2/11; Check out cubscouts661.blogspot.com for info}

Pack Meeting, Monday 2/13

From Cubmaster Rick...

Pack Meeting
Monday February 13!!!
7pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall

Pinewood Derby Stuff!

Blue and Gold!

*Also, den leaders should have received a list of dues owed. We'll have a payment table at the meeting as well.


{Reminder; Derby workshop on Sat. 2/11; Check out cubscouts661.blogspot.com for info}

Pinewood Derby Workshop! Saturday Feb. 11 2-4pm

Hi.
Need help cutting your derby car?

The Pikras workshop will be open on Saturday 2/11!
408 Clair Drive
2pm-4pm
No need to RSVP - just come on over...

Scout Sunday; February 5

A message from Cubmaster Rick...

This Sunday, February 5, is Scout Sunday. It would be great to have a strong presence there. The Boy Scouts will be coming mostly to the later service (11:00 AM). We would like to have Cubs present at the first service - it begins at 8:30 (it's not that early - you're in school by then on Monday!). If you can come, please try to be there by about 8:10 in the front entry. We will be passing out bulletins, greeting people, and taking the collection plates. If you already attend WPC, this should be relatively easy for you to take part in, and for anyone who can, it will be immensely appreciated, both by the Pack and the church.

If you can, please send me a note at cubman661@gmail.com to let me know that you will be participating.

Pinewood Derby Information; Design Categories, adjusted Rules 'n 'at

Hi,
{If you don't have your Pinewood Derby kit, please contact your den leader}.

Again this year, scouts, siblings, friends and family will vote on Race Day for their favorite car(s).
Here are the categories in the design competition for this year:

• Most patriotic
• Most scout related
• Most creative
• Most humorous
• Best paint job
• Most realistic
• Overall design
  

Also, the regulation regarding the wheels has been updated. You may choose to buy after-market BSA wheels if you choose not to use the black ones included in the kit...

{The following supersedes the posting of January 18; Rules 'n 'at}
{Item #6, wheels required to be BSA, has been updated}

Here are the official race rules:

Below are the basic rules we abide by.
The Pinewood Derby Committee’s decisions will be final.

All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.
You may not use cars from previous years

Following are the inspection points
1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
4. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
5. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body. Overall height may not exceed 6”.
6. The wheels must be official BSA wheels. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.
7. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated, but you must use powdered graphite/silicon. NO OIL
8. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
9. The car must not ride on any type of springs.
10. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
11. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
12. Due to the large size of the pack and in the interest of keeping a smooth operation on Race Day, February 18th, the official weigh in will be Friday, February 17th between 7 and 9 PM, The cars will be secured in the Pit overnight and will be ready to race when the Pack assembles on Race Day.

Pinewood Derby Information; Design Categories, adjusted Rules 'n 'at

Hi,
{If you don't have your Pinewood Derby kit, please contact your den leader}.

Again this year, scouts, siblings, friends and family will vote on Race Day for their favorite car(s).
Here are the categories in the design competition for this year:

• Most patriotic
• Most scout related
• Most creative
• Most humorous
• Best paint job
• Most realistic
• Overall design
  

Also, the regulation regarding the wheels has been updated. You may choose to buy after-market BSA wheels if you choose not to use the black ones included in the kit...

{The following supersedes the posting of January 18; Rules 'n 'at}
{Item #6, wheels required to be BSA, has been updated}

Here are the official race rules:

Below are the basic rules we abide by.
The Pinewood Derby Committee’s decisions will be final.

All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.
You may not use cars from previous years

Following are the inspection points

1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.

2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.

3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.

4. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.

5. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body. Overall height may not exceed 6”.

6. The wheels must be official BSA Pinewood Derby wheels. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.

7. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated, but you must use powdered graphite/silicon. NO OIL

8. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.

9. The car must not ride on any type of springs.

10. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.

11. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.

12. Due to the large size of the pack and in the interest of keeping a smooth operation on Race Day, February 18th, the official weigh in will be Friday, February 17th between 7 and 9 PM, The cars will be secured in the Pit overnight and will be ready to race when the Pack assembles on Race Day.

Last Call ! Ski Trip to Hidden Valley; Mon 1/30/11

Hi,
Last call to sign up! Contact cubscouts661@verizon.net asap if interested...

Boy Scout Troop 366 Annual Ski Trip
January 30 Hidden Valley Ski Resort
10am-4:30pm
As in past years, Troop 366 extends an invitation to all Scouting families for the Troop 366 Annual Ski Trip at Hidden Valley on January 30, 2012, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Suggested arrival time is between 9-9:30 A.M. to allow time for processing.) This is a related "family and friends" event. Scouts attending will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and must have an adult who is responsible for them.

$28/person for ski/board rental, ticket, and beginner lesson (lift ticket only = $16/person)

ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY JAN. 27! (Checks made out to Mack Godfrey, please.)

Sign up via cubscouts661@verizon.net (Please make a commitment and a payment -- the Troop does not receive refunds if you commit but don't attend/pay.)

Forms will be available prior to the trip (to save time at Hidden Valley, please fill them out at home).

It's Winter; time for some outdoor fun...

Boy Scout Troop 366 Annual Ski Trip
January 30 Hidden Valley Ski Resort
10am-4:30pm
As in past years, Troop 366 extends an invitation to all Scouting families for the Troop 366 Annual Ski Trip at Hidden Valley on January 30, 2012, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Suggested arrival time is between 9-9:30 A.M. to allow time for processing.) This is a related "family and friends" event. Scouts attending will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and must have an adult who is responsible for them.

$28/person for ski/board rental, ticket, and beginner lesson (lift ticket only = $16/person)

ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY JAN. 27! (Checks made out to Mack Godfrey, please.)

Sign up via cubscouts661@verizon.net (Please make a commitment and a payment -- the Troop does not receive refunds if you commit but don't attend/pay.)

Forms will be available prior to the trip (to save time at Hidden Valley, please fill them out at home).

Council event; Winter weekend at Heritage Reservation
A new weekend (Feb 3-5) has just been added; all others are sold out!
check out info at: http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/winterc.php

Council Events; Nemacolin Woodlands Ski and Snowboard Days
check out info at http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/nemacolin.php

District Event: Cub Winter Wonderland
Feb 25 at Trax Farms
9am - 3pm
$10/youth, $5/adult (includes lunch)
Registration deadline 2/17
Contact cubscouts661@verizon.net for more info.

Pinewood Derby Information; Rules 'n 'at

The Derby team is planning for a great 2012 Pinewood Derby event....

Here are the official race rules:

Below are the basic rules we abide by.
The Pinewood Derby Committee’s decisions will be final.

All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.
You may not use cars from previous years

Following are the inspection points
1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
4. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
5. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body. Overall height may not exceed 6”.
6. The wheels supplied with the kit must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.
7. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated, but you must use powdered graphite/silicon. NO OIL
8. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
9. The car must not ride on any type of springs.
10. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
11. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
12. Due to the large size of the Pack and in the interest of keeping a smooth operation on Race Day, February 18th, the official weigh in will be Friday, February 17th between 7 and 9 PM, The cars will be secured in the Pit overnight and will be ready to race when the Pack assembles on Race Day.

Reminder: Adult Meeting Mon 1/16

Hi.
A reminder:::

Leadership meeting, Monday January 16
Room 107 at 8:00 PM

Stay warm.

Pinewood Derby; February (17) and 18th !

So, are you ready for some racing??

(yep, we'll be working on ours the day before the race too!)

If you haven't received your official Pinewood Derby car kit, please contact your Den Leader.
Race Day this year is Saturday, February 18.
Check-in will be Friday evening, February 17.

Official pack rules, regulations and design categories are forthcoming.

Need some tips, tricks and ideas?
Check out http://boyslife.org/section/hobbies-projects/pinewood-derby/

Pack Meeting Monday 1/9/12...

Hi,

A message from Cubmaster Rick...

Pack meeting Monday 1/9/12!

More Pinewood Derby updates!A little Blue and Gold, Scouting for Food, and Scout Sunday news on the way also. How about the whole Spring calendar!

Also, adults: Leadership meetings will now be held on the third Monday of every month and 8:00 PM in Room 107. For January that would be on the 16th. The only exception to the third Monday rule will be in March - we will meet on the 12th (second Monday) for final B&G planning.Leadership meeting dates:

• January 16


• February 20


• March 12


• April 16


• May 21