The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97    

July 9, 2009

NC Transportation Museum   ****  MUST SIGN UP BY TOMORROW - FRIDAY JULY 10th  ****

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

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 picnic lunch

·         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.

 

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!

 

Leaders Retreat / Campout – Open to all who are interested in volunteering, being a den leader or part of the planning committee

ATTENTION ALL DEN LEADERS and COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Please confirm ASAP if you will or will not be attending this event.  We are in the process of planning discussions, activities and food for that day.

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

Optimist Park “Sleeping with the Cows” in Monroe

Planning session for the 2009-2010 Scout year

(Below subject to change pending attendance response…)

·         Bring lunch and dinner side item

·         Meat will be provided by the pack

·         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

7/10/09 Saturday           Last day to sign up for NC Transportation Museum

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

7/24/09 Saturday           Last Day to sign up and pay for Monster Truck/Lowes Sleep over

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, 10:45am

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

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

 

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@pack97scouts.com

  

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me by either email or cell. 

Thank you for supporting Pack 97!
Karen French