The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97
Throughout October
If you did not receive popcorn information or have any questions on the popcorn sale; please see Karen. Our goal is for each scout to sell at least $200 worth of popcorn to complete our scout year as planned. Please plan to participate in any way you can!
Indian Trail Family Fun Day
Thank you to all our scouts and parents who participated in this event. Luckily the rain held off; but unfortunately, so did our sales. After expenses, returns and rolling over opened cases into our next camping trip; we only made about $75. Hopefully our popcorn sales will be more profitable!
Roundtable meeting
Thursday, October 15th
For all leaders and committee members interested in attending the monthly Roundtable discussion presented by the Union District it will be held October 15th at the Scout Hut in
Scout Night for Carquest 300at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Friday, October 16th
Anthony has already received information for the free race event for Scouts at Lowe's Motor Speedway. This year they are only allowing Uniformed Scout Leaders and uniformed scouts to get in free at gates 30/31 the day of the race; all others wishing to attend will have to purchase tickets at 1-800-455-3267 for $10.00 or at gate 30/31 the day of the race. The Free tickets and the $10.00 tickets are still in turn 4. Anthony Irwin has additional information or click on this link: http://www.centralnccouncilbsa.com/Dollar%20General%20300%20-%20Oct%202009.pdf
Camping at
Friday, October 23rd – Sunday, October 25th
Our next camping trip for Anne Springs Close Greenway in Ft Mill, SC is only a few weeks away! Due to the size of our group; we are not camping in the actual campsites but will be located in the area between the horse ring and the entrance as indicated in the attached flyer/map. We will have access to both a bathhouse (There are 4 restrooms, a sink area on the back of the bathhouse and 2 showers with hot & cold water) and Pavilion. Additional information for
Fees:
This event is scheduled for Friday through Sunday and there is also a fee for us to camp and use the facilities. Therefore, the fees are a little higher than our last trip to
- Scouts are free
- Adults and siblings>5, weekend: $15
- Adults and siblings>5, Saturday only: $10
- Siblings 2>5, weekend, $8
- Siblings 2>5, Saturday only: $5
Registration and Payment begins this week. All Payments must be received by Tuesday, October 20th.
Directions:
From I-77
Take I-77 to Exit #88 Gold Hill Road heading East toward
Agenda:
Friday:
3:30pm-7pm Arrive and set up
6:30pm-7:30pm Dinner
8pm Campfire Program
Saturday:
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am Morning Activities Begin (will include a Hike & snack along the trail)
Noon Lunch
1:30pm Afternoon Activities/Gold Rush
4:00pm Free Time
6:30pm Dinner
8pm Campfire/Pack Meeting/Bobcat Ceremony
Sunday:
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am Scouts Own Service
10:00am Breakdown Camp
What to Bring:
- For the Gold Rush and Afternoon Activities, we ask that each family bring in one bag of candy for distribution as awards during the activities.
- Also, remember to bring along your own, washable and reusable plates, cups, and dinnerware.
- Scouts should plan to wear their yellow t-shirts during the day and their uniforms on Saturday night for the Campfire Program.
- For additional recommended camping gear and items, please click here.
- Fishing is allowed in the lake; however, anyone 16 or older must have a SC fishing license. A license for a non SC resident is $35.00 for a year but they have a 7 day license for $11.00. Here is a link to the places in
10/16 Friday Carquest 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
10/20 Tuesday Pack Visitor: Bomb Squad/Police Department
10/23-10/25 Friday-Sunday Camping at