03.30.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

March 30 , 2009

Movie Night

This Friday at 7pm we will be having a Movie Night at the Church. We will be showing Finding Nemo in preparation for our trip to Sleeping with the Sharks. Please feel free to bring blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, etc to get comfortable on the floor.

Cub Scout Day Camp

“Cub Scouts on the Move” is the theme for the 2009 Union District Day Camp. The camp will take place from June 15-19^th at the Union County Agricultural Center and runs between 8am and 3:30pm each day. Boys will build and race everything including paper airplanes, rockets, boats and cars. A bike rodeo, roller skating and skateboarding will also be part of the adventure. Program Fee is $55 and the fee and registration must be turned in to Mary Stewart no later than April 18^th. Mary will be stopping by at meetings if you have additional questions or would like to register. We also have flyers available in the kitchen area or you can visit www.uniondistrictdaycamp.org

Myrtle Beach Trip

Registration has ended for the trip to Sleeping with the Sharks and Medieval Times. Please let us know if you have any questions or refer to previous newsletters for specific details.

District & Council Pinewood Derby Details

District Pinewood Derby

w Saturday, April 18^th at Wingate University

w Those scouts who place 1^st-5^th in our Derby will qualify for the District Derby.

w There is also an open race to qualify where any scout can take their car, pay a $3 entrance fee and be included in the open race.

w Only winners from the District Pinewood Derby will qualify for the Council Pinewood Derby.

Council Pinewood Derby:

w May 2^nd. Time and location still to be determined

Bridging Ceremony

Our Bridging Ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of May 8^th-10^that Optimist Park in Monroe. This is the culmination of our scout year and where are scouts either progress in rank within the pack or as Webelos transition into Boy Scouts. This is an extremely important event for your scout and one you will not want to miss!

We are planning to start setting up Friday at 4pm. For those camping Friday, you are welcome to join us anytime after this. Activities Friday will include dinner and a campfire program. Saturday morning we will have our annual Fishing Derby and we will be having Scout Olympics in the afternoon. Our bridging ceremony will take place after dinner Saturday, approximately 8pm. Sunday morning our scouts and father’s will be making breakfast for Mother’s Day followed by a Scout’s Own Service and camp breakdown.

We realize that at this time of year there are several sport activities in full swing and that some of you will be rotating in and out throughout the weekend. In order to properly prepare for meals, events and activities we will be having sign-up sheets available soon.

A Night with the Knights

On Friday, June 5^th will be the annual Scout Night with the Knights which includes the opportunity to campout on the ball field after the 7:15pm game. Though this will be a part of the summer program (and the fees are therefore not covered by the pack for the boys) the deadline for registration is May 12^th. Therefore, we will begin sign up sheets for this event this week. Options available are as follows:

Triple Crown Package: Game Ticket + Sleepover + T-Shirt = $19/person

MVP Package: Game Ticket + Sleepover = $11/person

Pinch Hitter: Game Ticket = $7/per

Remaining Popcorn

Please let Brannen or Amy know if you would like to purchase any of the following:

1 tin: Caramel Corn w/peanuts $9 (circle)

2 tins: Caramel Corn light $16 (elipse)

3 tins: Caramel Corn w/nuts. $16 (tree)

1 tin: Trail Mix $20

Calendar of Upcoming events:

3/31/09 Tuesday Pack Meeting

4/03/09 Friday Movie Night

4/16/09 Thursday Roundtable (Leaders & Committee Members)

4/18/09 Saturday District Pinewood Derby

4/24/09 Friday Sleeping with the Sharks

4/25/09 Saturday Medieval Times

4/28/09 Tuesday Final Belt Loops & Achievements due to leaders/Adrienne before Bridging Ceremony

4/30/09 Thursday Bridging Ceremony Volunteer Meeting

5/02/09 Saturday Council Pinewood Derby

5/05/09 Tuesday “Thank You” Project for Christ Community Church

5/08/09 – 5/10/09 Bridging Ceremony @ Optimist Park in Monroe

5/16/09 Saturday Proposed VFW Community Service Project Presentation

Summer Program

5/23/09 Saturday Bush Race – Lowes Motor Speedway

6/5/09 Friday Night at the Knights



	*The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97* March 30 , 2009 Movie Night This Friday at 7pm we will be having a Movie Night at the Church. We will be showing Finding Nemo in preparation for our trip to Sleeping with the Sharks. Please feel free to bring blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, etc to get comfortable on the floor. Cub Scout Day Camp “Cub Scouts on the Move” is the theme for the 2009 Union District Day Camp. The camp will take place from June 15-19^th at the Union County Agricultural Center and runs between 8am and 3:30pm each day. Boys will build and race everything including paper airplanes, rockets, boats and cars. A bike rodeo, roller skating and skateboarding will also be part of the adventure. Program Fee is $55 and the fee and registration must be turned in to Mary Stewart no later than April 18^th. Mary will be stopping by at meetings if you have additional questions or would like to register. We also have flyers available in the kitchen area or you can visit www.uniondistrictdaycamp.org Myrtle Beach Trip Registration has ended for the trip to Sleeping with the Sharks and Medieval Times. Please let us know if you have any questions or refer to previous newsletters for specific details. District & Council Pinewood Derby Details District Pinewood Derby w Saturday, April 18^th at Wingate University w Those scouts who place 1^st-5^th in our Derby will qualify for the District Derby. w There is also an open race to qualify where any scout can take their car, pay a $3 entrance fee and be included in the open race. w Only winners from the District Pinewood Derby will qualify for the Council Pinewood Derby. Council Pinewood Derby: w May 2^nd. Time and location still to be determined Bridging Ceremony Our Bridging Ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of May 8^th-10^that Optimist Park in Monroe. This is the culmination of our scout year and where are scouts either progress in rank within the pack or as Webelos transition into Boy Scouts. This is an extremely important event for your scout and one you will not want to miss! We are planning to start setting up Friday at 4pm. For those camping Friday, you are welcome to join us anytime after this. Activities Friday will include dinner and a campfire program. Saturday morning we will have our annual Fishing Derby and we will be having Scout Olympics in the afternoon. Our bridging ceremony will take place after dinner Saturday, approximately 8pm. Sunday morning our scouts and father’s will be making breakfast for Mother’s Day followed by a Scout’s Own Service and camp breakdown. We realize that at this time of year there are several sport activities in full swing and that some of you will be rotating in and out throughout the weekend. In order to properly prepare for meals, events and activities we will be having sign-up sheets available soon. A Night with the Knights On Friday, June 5^th will be the annual Scout Night with the Knights which includes the opportunity to campout on the ball field after the 7:15pm game. Though this will be a part of the summer program (and the fees are therefore not covered by the pack for the boys) the deadline for registration is May 12^th. Therefore, we will begin sign up sheets for this event this week. Options available are as follows: Triple Crown Package: Game Ticket + Sleepover + T-Shirt = $19/person MVP Package: Game Ticket + Sleepover = $11/person Pinch Hitter: Game Ticket = $7/per Remaining Popcorn Please let Brannen or Amy know if you would like to purchase any of the following: 1 tin: Caramel Corn w/peanuts $9 (circle) 2 tins: Caramel Corn light $16 (elipse) 3 tins: Caramel Corn w/nuts. $16 (tree) 1 tin: Trail Mix $20 Calendar of Upcoming events: 3/31/09 Tuesday Pack Meeting 4/03/09 Friday Movie Night 4/16/09 Thursday Roundtable (Leaders & Committee Members) 4/18/09 Saturday District Pinewood Derby 4/24/09 Friday Sleeping with the Sharks 4/25/09 Saturday Medieval Times 4/28/09 Tuesday Final Belt Loops & Achievements due to leaders/Adrienne before Bridging Ceremony 4/30/09 Thursday Bridging Ceremony Volunteer Meeting 5/02/09 Saturday Council Pinewood Derby 5/05/09 Tuesday “Thank You” Project for Christ Community Church 5/08/09 – 5/10/09 Bridging Ceremony @ Optimist Park in Monroe 5/16/09 Saturday Proposed VFW Community Service Project Presentation Summer Program 5/23/09 Saturday Bush Race – Lowes Motor Speedway 6/5/09 Friday Night at the Knights