The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97
July 28, 2008
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Shiloh Students - Back to School
For all our students still in Shiloh Elementary – Welcome Back to School! Since our pack is now split between both a traditional and year round school schedule; we will not be moving out of our summer schedule or doing a our new scout recruitment for the 2008/2009 scout year until mid-September. We will continue to keep you posted as to what other activities and meetings are scheduled via this newsletter and our website.
Carolinas Aviation Museum
THIS SATURDAY - August 2nd is our scheduled trip to the Carolinas Aviation Museum. Our tour is scheduled from 10am-Noon. Please plan to arrive about 9:45am. This tour is indoor/outdoor and they ask that you dress for an outside field trip; they recommend shoes and socks – no sandals or flip flops. Since part of the tour is outdoors – if it is raining that day, we may need to reschedule. A pack email will be sent in case of rainout.
For this event, please wear your yellow Pack 97 shirts. Admission for each scout and/or child is $2; adults are admitted free. They do also have a gift shop with items ranging from $.25-$8. There is a picnic ground on site where you can watch the plans take off and land; so please plan to bring a lunch and join us for a picnic after the tour! The address and directions are listed below or you can visit their website at www.carolinasaviation.org for additional information.
Carolinas Aviation Museum
4108 Minuteman Way
Charlotte , NC 28208
From I-77 take the Billy Graham Parkway to Morris Field Drive. Make a left on to Morris Field Drive and then an immediate right on to Minuteman Way. Continue on Minuteman Way until the pavement ends. At this point you will see the Museum will be clearly visible to you on your left.
From I-85 take the Billy Graham Parkway to Morris Field Drive. Make a right on to Morris Field Drive and then an immediate right on to Minuteman Way. Continue on Minuteman Way until the pavement ends. At this point you will see the Museum will be clearly visible to you on your left.
Monster Truck Bash
This fun filled event scheduled for Saturday, August 16th at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway will include tickets for each scout member to attend The Dirt Track Monster Truck & Thrill Show, a commemorative patch for each scouts uniform, and breakfast to follow in the morning. Following the Monster Bash, the scouts will get to experience the thrill of Lowe’s Motor Speedway as they sleep under the stars in the infield with their fellow scout members. The full package including the Sleepover is $22 per adult and $15 per child 12 and under. Ticket only options are also available at $18 per adult and $9 per child 12 and under.
Registration is required for this event as a pack and must be submitted by August 1st to receive the rates listed. Please email amy@pack97scouts.com if you plan to attend by this Thursday and how many of each option you would like to purchase.
As this is still part of the summer schedule program; any fees paid by the pack (including each scout ticket) will need to be reimbursed to the pack the night of the event. Please keep in mind that if you register yet are unable to attend; you are still financially responsible for the tickets.
District Program Launch
The District Program Launch will be at Belk Tonawanda Park on August 21, 2008 starting at 6:30pm. This event is encouraged for all leaders, assistant leaders, and committee members and is also open for interested parents and adults. They will be providing us with district calendars, program support materials, den leader kits, a hot dog cookout and much more.
Book Collection
As a community service project this year, we would like to have our scouts collect new & gently used books to donate as a pack to Sun Valley Elementary (and possibly Shiloh, as well). We will have more details to come soon!
Calendar of Upcoming events:
August 2 Carolina Aviation Museum
August 16 Monster Truck Bash
August 21 District Program Launch
August 28 Committee Meeting, 7pm at Anthony Irwin’s house
For access to our full Pack 97 calendar, which includes links for several of the activities – visit our website calendar at http://www.pack97scouts.com/calendar.htm
Don’t forget your 24/7 access to Pack 97 info and photos at www.pack97scouts.com If you have any photos you would like added to the site, please send them to Amy.
Until next time.................Amy Irali
