The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97    

June 23, 2009


All Summer Events
If you were unable to attend the Summer Kick Off meeting at Kate’s Skate, please see below all Pack 97 events scheduled for this summer. If you are planning to participate in any of the events listed, please respond this week so that we can determine if we have enough interest to keep activities on the schedule. 

 

Night at the Knights Cancellation – Tickets and T-Shirts
For those who signed up and/or attended the rained out Knights game and sleepover, the Charlotte Knights un-dated general admission tickets have arrived.  These tickets are to be used for any Charlotte Knights home game throughout the season (excluding July 4th).  If you would prefer to meet to pick up the tickets, please either email or call my cell to make arrangements (904-710-7094) otherwise, I will be mailing these out on Thursday morning.

 

Leadership Positions Available

Several of our leaders from this past year will be moving up a rank along with their sons for the coming year.  Some of our leaders have also regrettably had to withdraw from positions for the next year….so, if you have considered donating your time and participating more fully in the pack; please consider volunteering for either a leadership or committee position in the coming year.  Either email or call Anthony Irwin, Karen or Amy with any questions!

 

Reed’s Gold Mine

Saturday, June 27th @ 10:00am  (Meet @ entrance between 9:30am – 9:45am)
9621 Reed Gold Mine Rd., Midland, NC  28107
704-721-4653
www.reedmine.com

 

Activities:  Panning for gold (weather permitting), underground mine tour, gift shop

·         Admission is Free

·         If panning for gold, there is a fee of $1.50 for each pan

·         CASH ONLY!

·         No credit cards accepted

·         Dress for mess – we may get dirty!

·         Bring a lunch for picnic after

Note:  If you were unable to sign up for this event at the summer kick off meeting and would like to attend, please email karenfrench@carolina.rr.com  with names, number of people attending and contact information.

 

Indian Trail 4th of July Parade – PLEASE CONTACT ANTHONY IRWIN THIS WEEK (ASAP) IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED UP AND ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING…

Saturday, July 4th at 11:30 (line up no later than 10:45am – allow for time to park & walk)

Start @ First Citizens Bank - Downtown Indian Trail
704-821-8114
www.indiantrail.org

 

·         Leaders and Scouts, please come in full uniform

·         Bring water!

·         Parade will last 1-2 Hours, depending on entries

Note:  If you were unable to sign up for this event at the summer kick off meeting and would like to attend, please email cubmaster@pack97scouts.com  with names, number of people attending and contact information.


NC Transportation Museum
Saturday, July 18th at 8:30am (meet at entrance at 8:15am)
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC  28159
704-636-2889
www.nctrans.org

 

****  MUST SIGN UP BY FRIDAY JULY 10th  ****


Activities:

 

8:30-9:30AM     Welcome
9:00-10:00am   Museum exhibits open (Gift shop, Wagons, Wheels & Wings, Bumper to Bumper – Antique Cars and Trucks, Roundhouse Orientation Room, Roundhouse Video)

10:00-12n          Geography Stations Open (Scouts will need notebook and pencils)

12:n-1:00pm      Lunch (Please bring a Picnic Lunch)

1:00pm             Train Ride
5:00pm             Museum Exhibits Close

 

·         Be prepared to pay upon entering

·         $8.00 per scout

·         $6.00 per adult / $5.00 child ages 3-12

·         Scouts bring notebook and pencil for Geography Program.

·         Bring extra cash for Roundhouse ($1.00 per ride)

Note:  If you were unable to sign up for this event at the summer kick off meeting and would like to attend, please email karenfrench@carolina.rr.com  with names, number of people attending and contact information.

 

Leaders Retreat / Camp - Out

Saturday, July 25thth at 10:00am (adults only)

Optimist Park “Sleeping with the Cows” in Monroe

Planning session for the 2009-2010 Scout year

·         Open to all who are interested in volunteering, being a den leader or part of the planning committee

·         We will be cooking and camping

·         Bring plates, cups, eating utensils, etc. “Pack 97 is going GREEN!”

Note:  If you were unable to sign up for this event at the summer kick off meeting and would like to attend, please email karenfrench@carolina.rr.com  with names, number of people attending and contact information


Lazy 5 Ranch

Saturday, August 8th at 11:30am (meet at the picnic shelter on the left by 10:45am)

15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC  28115
704-663-5100
www.lazy5ranch.com

 

The Lazy 5 Ranch is a privately owned exotic animal drive thru park that offers a 3.5 mile safari through the gently sloping pasturelands of Piedmont, North Carolina. While visiting the Lazy 5 Ranch you will have the opportunity to view over 750 animals from six different continents. Your groups will be able to see these animals from our horse drawn wagons. And be sure to bring your camera! This is a drive-through experience unique to North Carolina. There is no other collection of animals like this in the Southeast.

·         Be prepared to pay upon entering

·         Pay $7.50 group rate at the gate

·         CASH ONLY! 

·         No credit cards accepted

Note:  If you were unable to sign up for this event at the summer kick off meeting and would like to attend, please email karenfrench@carolina.rr.com  with names, number of people attending and contact information


The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway – Scouts Sleepover Night

Saturday, August 15th - Gates open at 5:00pm  / Racing begins at 7:30pm

 

Witness the nation’s top Monster Trucks flying through the air right in front of your eyes then sleep over in the infield of Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
For more details, maps and directions visit:  www.lowesmotorspeedway.com

 

TICKET ONLY (Monster Truck)

TICKET & SLEEPOVER

 

Adults
$18.00

Children
(12 & under)

$9.00

 

Adults
$22.00

Children
(12 & under)

$15.00

 

***To guarantee these prices and reservations, sign-up and payment must be received by Friday, July 24th.*** 

 

Note:  If you were unable to sign up for this event at the summer kick off meeting and would like to attend, please email karenfrench@carolina.rr.com  with names, number of people attending and contact information


Calendar of Upcoming events:

Summer Program

6/27/09 Saturday           Reed’s Gold Mine, 10am

7/04/09 Saturday           Indian Trail 4th of July Parade

7/11/09 Saturday           Sneak in Weekend at Barnhardt (non-pack event)

7/18/09 Saturday           Scout Day at NC Train Museum in Spencer, 8:15am

7/25/09 Saturday/Sun     Leaders/Committee Retreat, Calendar Planning and Campout

7/27/09 Monday             1st Day of School, Shiloh

8/8/09   Saturday           Lazy 5 Ranch, 10am

8/15/09 Saturday           Monster Truck & Sleepover at Lowe’s, Gates open at 5pm

8/25/09 Tuesday            1st Day of School, Sun Valley