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
Monday, January 25, 2010
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
Monday, December 21, 2009
News & Notes 12/21/2009
Hi.
With 2009 coming to a close, it's time to start looking ahead to all of the Scouting activities right around the corner...
The complete schedule is always available online via the Website http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com !
January
Sundays - Webelos Swim Program - see your Patrol Leader for details
January 15-16 - Carnegie Science Center
January 15-17 - Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #1)
January 22-24 - Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #2)
*New Event * January 31 (Sun) - Pack Meeting/Event - Raingutter regatta + more! (1-2pm-Tigers...2-3pm-Wolves...3-4pm-Bears&Webelos)
February
Sundays - Webelos Swim Program - see your Patrol Leader for details
*New Event * February 6 (Sat) - First Annual Cub Scout Winter Wonderland @ Trax Farms 8am-3pm
February 7 - Scout Sunday Services @ Westminster Church 11am
February 22 - Pack Meeting
February 26 - Pinewood Derby Car Check-In
February 27 - Pinewood Derby Race
Please send any & all questions to cubscouts661@verizon.net !
With 2009 coming to a close, it's time to start looking ahead to all of the Scouting activities right around the corner...
The complete schedule is always available online via the Website http://cubscouts661.blogspot.com !
January
Sundays - Webelos Swim Program - see your Patrol Leader for details
January 15-16 - Carnegie Science Center
January 15-17 - Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #1)
January 22-24 - Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #2)
*New Event * January 31 (Sun) - Pack Meeting/Event - Raingutter regatta + more! (1-2pm-Tigers...2-3pm-Wolves...3-4pm-Bears&Webelos)
February
Sundays - Webelos Swim Program - see your Patrol Leader for details
*New Event * February 6 (Sat) - First Annual Cub Scout Winter Wonderland @ Trax Farms 8am-3pm
February 7 - Scout Sunday Services @ Westminster Church 11am
February 22 - Pack Meeting
February 26 - Pinewood Derby Car Check-In
February 27 - Pinewood Derby Race
Please send any & all questions to cubscouts661@verizon.net !
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
All About Camping Opportunities
Hi,
A few questions have come in regarding upcoming camping opportunities - here is a long list of info. Note the January options to visit Heritage; coming right up!
What: Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #1)
Who: Any Cub and adult(s)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: January 15-17, 2010
Cost: $80-100 for 2 people (parent/son) (see website for options)
Sleeping Quarters: inside "dormitory" (heated houses with other participants)
Adults Needed: Register on your own; this is a parent/son event
More Info: http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
How to register/sign-up: Register on your own (not a Pack event) http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
What: Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #2)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: January 22-24, 2010
Cost: $80-100 for 2 people (parent/son) (see website for options)
Sleeping Quarters: inside "dormitory" (heated houses with other participants)
Adults Needed: Register on your own; this is a parent/son event
More Info: http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
How to register/sign-up: Register on your own (not a Pack event) http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
What: Webelos Woods
Who: Webelos (grades 4-5);
Where: TBD (usually Mingo Creek Park; Washington County)
Dates: April 10-11, 2010
Cost: TBD
Sleeping Quarters: tent (Webelos IIs only)
Adults Needed: Need at least 2 adults to be leaders for the day
More Info: This is a great event for Webelos. All Webelos come for the daylong activities; Webelos IIs cross-over to Boy Scouts and can stay to camp overnight with the Troop.
How to register/sign-up: Pack event; stay tuned
What: Pack 661 Spring Campout at Elson Farm
Who: All Cubs and families
Where: Elson Farm, Toronto OH
Dates: April 16-18, 2010
Cost: $0 - free to all Cubs and families
Sleeping Quarters: tent or (some) indoor accomodations
Adults Needed: Need overall coordinator, a program scheduler, food team.
More Info: This 3rd annual spring pack camping trip and 6th overall at the Farm is our annual rocket launch. Estes Rocket kits are provided to Cubs in early spring to build.
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
What: Day Camp
Who: All Cubs
Where: South Park
Dates: June 28 - July 2 (***** Note Date Change from original schedule *****)
Cost: TBD
Sleeping Quarters: none - daytime only 9am-3pm
Adults Needed: Stay Tuned
More Info: Day Camp is a daytime only, 5 day (M-F) event where Cubs can do many of the same things that are done at traditional camp, without the sleep-over part. Archery, BB Guns, sports, crafts, hikes, etc...
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
What: Heritage Summer Camp for Webelos
Who: Current Webelos Is and Current Bears (Current 3rd-4th grade)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: Options - See Below
Cost: See Below
Sleeping Quarters: tents on wooden platforms with "cots"
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
Adults Needed: Yes, Stay Tuned
More info:
There are 2 options for Summer Camp for Webelos; 3 night and 4 night
3 night (Wednesday afternoon to Saturday breakfast)
Costs: $135 Webelos, $60 Adult
choose from 1b: 6/23-6/26
or 4b: 7/14-7/17
or 6b: 7/28-7/31
4 night (Sunday afternoon to Thursday breaksfast)
Costs: $180 Webelos. $80 Adult
choose from 2a: 6/27-7/1
or 5a: 7/18-7/22
or 7a: 8/1-8/5
Interested in Heritage Summer Camp? Please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net so that we can choose which date to go !
What: Heritage Summer Camp for Cubs
Who: Current Wolves and Tigers (Current 1st-2nd grade)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: see below
Cost: see below
Sleeping Quarters: tents on wooden platforms with "cots"
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
Adults Needed: Yes, Stay Tuned
More info:
There are 2 options for Summer Camp for Cub Scouts; 2 night and 3 night
2 night (Thursday afternoon to Saturday breakfast)
Costs: $90 Cub, $40 Adult
choose from 3b: 7/8-7/10
or 5b: 7/22-7/24
or 7b: 8/5-8/7
3 night (Sunday afternoon to Wednesday breaksfast)
Costs: $135 Cub, $60 Adult
choose from 4a: 7/11-7/14
or 6a: 7/25-7/28
or 8a: 8/8-8/11
Interested in Heritage Summer Camp? Please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net so that we can choose which date to go !
A few questions have come in regarding upcoming camping opportunities - here is a long list of info. Note the January options to visit Heritage; coming right up!
What: Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #1)
Who: Any Cub and adult(s)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: January 15-17, 2010
Cost: $80-100 for 2 people (parent/son) (see website for options)
Sleeping Quarters: inside "dormitory" (heated houses with other participants)
Adults Needed: Register on your own; this is a parent/son event
More Info: http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
How to register/sign-up: Register on your own (not a Pack event) http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
What: Parent and Son Winter Sports Weekend (session #2)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: January 22-24, 2010
Cost: $80-100 for 2 people (parent/son) (see website for options)
Sleeping Quarters: inside "dormitory" (heated houses with other participants)
Adults Needed: Register on your own; this is a parent/son event
More Info: http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
How to register/sign-up: Register on your own (not a Pack event) http://www.heritagereservation.org/winter/index.php
What: Webelos Woods
Who: Webelos (grades 4-5);
Where: TBD (usually Mingo Creek Park; Washington County)
Dates: April 10-11, 2010
Cost: TBD
Sleeping Quarters: tent (Webelos IIs only)
Adults Needed: Need at least 2 adults to be leaders for the day
More Info: This is a great event for Webelos. All Webelos come for the daylong activities; Webelos IIs cross-over to Boy Scouts and can stay to camp overnight with the Troop.
How to register/sign-up: Pack event; stay tuned
What: Pack 661 Spring Campout at Elson Farm
Who: All Cubs and families
Where: Elson Farm, Toronto OH
Dates: April 16-18, 2010
Cost: $0 - free to all Cubs and families
Sleeping Quarters: tent or (some) indoor accomodations
Adults Needed: Need overall coordinator, a program scheduler, food team.
More Info: This 3rd annual spring pack camping trip and 6th overall at the Farm is our annual rocket launch. Estes Rocket kits are provided to Cubs in early spring to build.
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
What: Day Camp
Who: All Cubs
Where: South Park
Dates: June 28 - July 2 (***** Note Date Change from original schedule *****)
Cost: TBD
Sleeping Quarters: none - daytime only 9am-3pm
Adults Needed: Stay Tuned
More Info: Day Camp is a daytime only, 5 day (M-F) event where Cubs can do many of the same things that are done at traditional camp, without the sleep-over part. Archery, BB Guns, sports, crafts, hikes, etc...
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
What: Heritage Summer Camp for Webelos
Who: Current Webelos Is and Current Bears (Current 3rd-4th grade)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: Options - See Below
Cost: See Below
Sleeping Quarters: tents on wooden platforms with "cots"
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
Adults Needed: Yes, Stay Tuned
More info:
There are 2 options for Summer Camp for Webelos; 3 night and 4 night
3 night (Wednesday afternoon to Saturday breakfast)
Costs: $135 Webelos, $60 Adult
choose from 1b: 6/23-6/26
or 4b: 7/14-7/17
or 6b: 7/28-7/31
4 night (Sunday afternoon to Thursday breaksfast)
Costs: $180 Webelos. $80 Adult
choose from 2a: 6/27-7/1
or 5a: 7/18-7/22
or 7a: 8/1-8/5
Interested in Heritage Summer Camp? Please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net so that we can choose which date to go !
What: Heritage Summer Camp for Cubs
Who: Current Wolves and Tigers (Current 1st-2nd grade)
Where: Heritage Reservation (Farmington PA near Uniontown/Nemacolin)
Dates: see below
Cost: see below
Sleeping Quarters: tents on wooden platforms with "cots"
How to register/sign-up: Stay Tuned
Adults Needed: Yes, Stay Tuned
More info:
There are 2 options for Summer Camp for Cub Scouts; 2 night and 3 night
2 night (Thursday afternoon to Saturday breakfast)
Costs: $90 Cub, $40 Adult
choose from 3b: 7/8-7/10
or 5b: 7/22-7/24
or 7b: 8/5-8/7
3 night (Sunday afternoon to Wednesday breaksfast)
Costs: $135 Cub, $60 Adult
choose from 4a: 7/11-7/14
or 6a: 7/25-7/28
or 8a: 8/8-8/11
Interested in Heritage Summer Camp? Please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net so that we can choose which date to go !
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