05.24.10

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

May 24, 2010

Summer Pack Schedule

To qualify for the summer activity award and to keep us all engaged in scouting; we do plan 2 “official” activities per month over the summer for the Pack. There will also be a listing below of “Other Summer Activities” that are either scout related and/or were brought to our attention but that didn’t make our schedule this year.

Because the Summer Program is not planned for in our regular scout year; fees will be due for all scouts for participation in each activity, as well.

Some of the events we must pre-register and pay for prior to the event. Therefore, if you sign up for an event – you will be responsible for full payment that is made on your behalf whether you are able to attend the event or not. Each activity listed will include payment and registration guidelines. Please email me the required information if you would like to participate.

Night with the Knights

When: Friday, June 11^th at 7:15pm

Price: 3 Options Available, see below

Deadline: You must email your ticket choices and quantity to AMY no later than this Friday, May 28^th at 8am!!!

Payment: I will pre-pay; you will need to pay me at the game

We have participated in this event for the last several years. It is a chance to watch the game and then spend the night camping in the outfield (unless it rains). You do NOT have to camp; you can just purchase a ticket for the game. If you do camp – you cannot stake your tent into the grass. You obviously do not get to set up your tent until after the game is finished – which can be after 10 or 11pm. FYI on the camping part….. You will be camping with several other scouts in a very small space, after a hot game, and everyone will be tired – but loud. I’m not saying I wouldn’t camp if that’s something you want to do – but those of us who have camped before – won’t be doing it again.

Here are the ticket options – I need you to email me the quantity of each package that you would like.

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

MVP Package
Game Ticket + Campout = $11/person

Pinch Hitter
Game Ticket = $7/person

You can mix and match. So if you have a family of 4 that all wants to go to the game; but only 2 of you want to camp and one of those 2 camping wants a t-shirt – you would email me that you need 2 Pinch Hitters, 1 MVP and 1 Triple Crown. Hopefully that’s clear – but if not – give me an email or call with questions. Remember that any changes you make after the deadline (MAY 28^th)– you will still be responsible for paying for.

Carowinds

When: Saturday, June 26^that 9:30am

Price: Depends on Total attending

Deadline: June 11^th

Payment: Depends on Total attending

Who’s ready for some rides and fun in the water! The price of attending Carowinds can be daunting. However, if we are able to get a group of at least 15 people who are 48” or taller; we will receive a huge discount off the tickets.

The gate price of tickets is: $49.99

The online price of tickets is $39.99

Our Group price (15+) is: $29.99

For those who will be attending who are under 48”

Gate or online price is: $22.99

Group price is: $21.99

Unfortunately, the under 48” tickets do not count toward our total of 15 tickets. Also, if you have season passes – these would not count toward our total either.

If I do receive enough requests to qualify us for the group rate by June 11^th – I will book the tickets and you will need to pay me the day of the event.

If I do not receive enough requests to qualify us for the group rate – I will let you know and you should book the tickets online on your own to receive the best rate.

Indian Trail 4^th of July Parade

When: July 3^rd@ 10:30am

Price: Free

Deadline: July 1^st

Since the 4^th of July is a Sunday this year; the parade will be held on Saturday the 3^rd. The parade will begin at 11:30; though they would like us to start lining up at the First Citizens Bank (by the Post Office) at 10:30am.

There will also be pre-parade activities on the Town Hall Lawn beginning at 9:30am including live music, a Watermelon Eating Contest, Giant Water Slide and Bounce Houses.

If you would like to participate in the parade; please email me so we can figure out how many trucks/trailers we will need.

Cane Creek Park

When: July 17^that 11:00am

Price: Varies by activity

Deadline: None – just email me so we know to look for you!

Payment: To Cane Creek

How about joining us for a picnic and a variety of outdoor activities? Cane Creek has a variety of activities available including mini golf ($2), canoe rental ($5), swimming ($4) and fishing ($2). There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy!

Follow this link to their website and for more information

http://co.union.nc.us/QualityofLife/ParksRecreation/CaneCreekPark/tabid/364/Default.aspx

Sports Connection

When: Sunday August 1^st at 1pm

Price: $15 (still confirming)

Deadline: None – just email me so we know to look for you!

Payment: Direct to Sports Connection

Anyone up for bowling and laser tag? A few years ago we had a package that included an hour of bowling and one game of laser tag – we are working on trying to repeat this program. There is also a game area containing air hockey, skee ball, video games, etc.

Monster Truck Event

When: Saturday August 14^th at 5pm

Where: The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Price: See options below

Payment:

The most unique vehicles in motorsports return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 14 for the 11th Annual Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash. Monster Trucks are typically 11-feet tall and weigh nearly five tons. Their custom-built, fuel injected engines produce between 1,500 and 2,000 horsepower.

- Adults Ticket Only - $18

- Scouts Ticket Only - $9

- Adults w/ Sleepover - $22 (Includes Breakfast)

- Scouts w/ Sleepover - $15 (Includes Breakfast)

Roundup & Parents Meeting

The Roundup date is determined by council. Roundup is the day where the District and/or Council Members for the BSA go into the schools and make a presentation to all the boys and parents interested in learning more about scouting and/or joining a pack. We will not know the date until sometimes the day before it happens – though will let you all know as soon as we have a date confirmed. Typically, the week after the Roundup at Shiloh is the week we hold our Parent Information meeting to meet new families, go over any new policies, review the new calendar and recruit volunteers to serve as leaders and committee members. Based on the last 2 years – I would anticipate the Roundup occurring either August 17^th, 24^th or 31^st.

Other Summer Activities

These are other activities in the area over the next few months that did not fit into our Pack Schedule – but that we thought you might like information on.

Faith, Family and Freedom Celebration

When: June 26^th at 6pm

Where: zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Cost: $10

This event was brought to our attention by one of our pack families. Steven Curtis Chapman, Superchick and Newworldson will be performing at the zMAX Dragway. Tailgate party will begin at 4pm and the doors open at 5pm. For more information; visit www.newlife919.com

Sneak in Weekend at Barnhardt

When: July 10

Price: $30 per Cub Scout ($12 for each adult and additional scout per family)

This event is NOT open for siblings

Deadline: July 7 (Register by June 30^th and receive a $5 discount)

Payment: http://www.centralnccouncilbsa.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp or Contact: ewhitley@bsamail.org

This program allows you to “sneak-in” before the Boy Scouts arrive for summer camp and participate in the activities Barnhardt has to offer. You will not need to bring tents; the platforms will have the tents on them! Fee includes 1 youth patch per pair, program supplies, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Lowe’s Motor Speedway Events

These are not activities we will be participating in a pack – but you can still attend on your own with your scout in uniform for the discount. If you have additional questions; please contact Chad Thomas with Charlotte Motor Speedway at 704-454-6401.

100^th ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE

Includes:

- Both Nationwide Races

- Ticket to Monster Truck Event (August 14)

- Sleepover at Charlotte Motor Speedway after Monster Truck Event

- Breakfast Morning after Monster Truck Event

- Commemorative 100^th Anniversary Hat

- Commemorative 100^th Anniversary Patch

- Pre-Race Recognition with Eagle Scouts (TBD)(Limited to first 1000 scouts)

Scouts - $26

Pack Leaders - $33 with 6 paying scouts

Adults - $33 (does NOT include Nationwide Tickets)

INDIVIDUAL NASCAR EVENTS

Windstream Pole Night (May 27) and Bojangles Pole Night (October 14)

- $1 for uniformed Scout

- Adults $12

- Pack Leader free with 10 Scouts (Leader Must be in Uniform)

Tech-Net Auto Service 300 (May 29) and Dollar General 300 (October 15)

- $1 for uniformed Scout

- Adults are $25

- Pack Leader free with 10 Scouts (Leader Must be in Uniform)

All Star Race (May 22), Coca Cola 600 (May 30), NASCAR Banking 500 (Oct. 16)

- ½ off any seat with paying adult

- $10 child ticket in family areas

Calendar overview of upcoming Pack Events:

6/11 Night with the Knights

6/14-18 Cub Scout Day Camp

6/26 Carowinds

7/3 Indian Trail July 4^th Parade

7/17 Cane Creek

8/1 Sports Connection

8/14 Monster Truck Event

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 me.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Anthony

Have a great summer!

Amy



	*The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97* May 24, 2010 Summer Pack Schedule To qualify for the summer activity award and to keep us all engaged in scouting; we do plan 2 “official” activities per month over the summer for the Pack. There will also be a listing below of “Other Summer Activities” that are either scout related and/or were brought to our attention but that didn’t make our schedule this year. Because the Summer Program is not planned for in our regular scout year; fees will be due for all scouts for participation in each activity, as well. Some of the events we must pre-register and pay for prior to the event. Therefore, if you sign up for an event – you will be responsible for full payment that is made on your behalf whether you are able to attend the event or not. Each activity listed will include payment and registration guidelines. Please email me the required information if you would like to participate. Night with the Knights When: Friday, June 11^th at 7:15pm Price: 3 Options Available, see below Deadline: You must email your ticket choices and quantity to AMY no later than this Friday, May 28^th at 8am!!! Payment: I will pre-pay; you will need to pay me at the game We have participated in this event for the last several years. It is a chance to watch the game and then spend the night camping in the outfield (unless it rains). You do NOT have to camp; you can just purchase a ticket for the game. If you do camp – you cannot stake your tent into the grass. You obviously do not get to set up your tent until after the game is finished – which can be after 10 or 11pm. FYI on the camping part….. You will be camping with several other scouts in a very small space, after a hot game, and everyone will be tired – but loud. I’m not saying I wouldn’t camp if that’s something you want to do – but those of us who have camped before – won’t be doing it again. Here are the ticket options – I need you to email me the quantity of each package that you would like. Triple Crown Package Game Ticket + Campout + T-Shirt = $19/person MVP Package Game Ticket + Campout = $11/person Pinch Hitter Game Ticket = $7/person You can mix and match. So if you have a family of 4 that all wants to go to the game; but only 2 of you want to camp and one of those 2 camping wants a t-shirt – you would email me that you need 2 Pinch Hitters, 1 MVP and 1 Triple Crown. Hopefully that’s clear – but if not – give me an email or call with questions. Remember that any changes you make after the deadline (MAY 28^th)– you will still be responsible for paying for. Carowinds When: Saturday, June 26^that 9:30am Price: Depends on Total attending Deadline: June 11^th Payment: Depends on Total attending Who’s ready for some rides and fun in the water! The price of attending Carowinds can be daunting. However, if we are able to get a group of at least 15 people who are 48” or taller; we will receive a huge discount off the tickets. The gate price of tickets is: $49.99 The online price of tickets is $39.99 Our Group price (15+) is: $29.99 For those who will be attending who are under 48” Gate or online price is: $22.99 Group price is: $21.99 Unfortunately, the under 48” tickets do not count toward our total of 15 tickets. Also, if you have season passes – these would not count toward our total either. If I do receive enough requests to qualify us for the group rate by June 11^th – I will book the tickets and you will need to pay me the day of the event. If I do not receive enough requests to qualify us for the group rate – I will let you know and you should book the tickets online on your own to receive the best rate. Indian Trail 4^th of July Parade When: July 3^rd@ 10:30am Price: Free Deadline: July 1^st Since the 4^th of July is a Sunday this year; the parade will be held on Saturday the 3^rd. The parade will begin at 11:30; though they would like us to start lining up at the First Citizens Bank (by the Post Office) at 10:30am. There will also be pre-parade activities on the Town Hall Lawn beginning at 9:30am including live music, a Watermelon Eating Contest, Giant Water Slide and Bounce Houses. If you would like to participate in the parade; please email me so we can figure out how many trucks/trailers we will need. Cane Creek Park When: July 17^that 11:00am Price: Varies by activity Deadline: None – just email me so we know to look for you! Payment: To Cane Creek How about joining us for a picnic and a variety of outdoor activities? Cane Creek has a variety of activities available including mini golf ($2), canoe rental ($5), swimming ($4) and fishing ($2). There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! Follow this link to their website and for more information http://co.union.nc.us/QualityofLife/ParksRecreation/CaneCreekPark/tabid/364/Default.aspx Sports Connection When: Sunday August 1^st at 1pm Price: $15 (still confirming) Deadline: None – just email me so we know to look for you! Payment: Direct to Sports Connection Anyone up for bowling and laser tag? A few years ago we had a package that included an hour of bowling and one game of laser tag – we are working on trying to repeat this program. There is also a game area containing air hockey, skee ball, video games, etc. Monster Truck Event When: Saturday August 14^th at 5pm Where: The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway Price: See options below Payment: The most unique vehicles in motorsports return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 14 for the 11th Annual Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash. Monster Trucks are typically 11-feet tall and weigh nearly five tons. Their custom-built, fuel injected engines produce between 1,500 and 2,000 horsepower. - Adults Ticket Only - $18 - Scouts Ticket Only - $9 - Adults w/ Sleepover - $22 (Includes Breakfast) - Scouts w/ Sleepover - $15 (Includes Breakfast) Roundup & Parents Meeting The Roundup date is determined by council. Roundup is the day where the District and/or Council Members for the BSA go into the schools and make a presentation to all the boys and parents interested in learning more about scouting and/or joining a pack. We will not know the date until sometimes the day before it happens – though will let you all know as soon as we have a date confirmed. Typically, the week after the Roundup at Shiloh is the week we hold our Parent Information meeting to meet new families, go over any new policies, review the new calendar and recruit volunteers to serve as leaders and committee members. Based on the last 2 years – I would anticipate the Roundup occurring either August 17^th, 24^th or 31^st. Other Summer Activities These are other activities in the area over the next few months that did not fit into our Pack Schedule – but that we thought you might like information on. Faith, Family and Freedom Celebration When: June 26^th at 6pm Where: zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway Cost: $10 This event was brought to our attention by one of our pack families. Steven Curtis Chapman, Superchick and Newworldson will be performing at the zMAX Dragway. Tailgate party will begin at 4pm and the doors open at 5pm. For more information; visit www.newlife919.com Sneak in Weekend at Barnhardt When: July 10 Price: $30 per Cub Scout ($12 for each adult and additional scout per family) This event is NOT open for siblings Deadline: July 7 (Register by June 30^th and receive a $5 discount) Payment: http://www.centralnccouncilbsa.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp or Contact: ewhitley@bsamail.org This program allows you to “sneak-in” before the Boy Scouts arrive for summer camp and participate in the activities Barnhardt has to offer. You will not need to bring tents; the platforms will have the tents on them! Fee includes 1 youth patch per pair, program supplies, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. Lowe’s Motor Speedway Events These are not activities we will be participating in a pack – but you can still attend on your own with your scout in uniform for the discount. If you have additional questions; please contact Chad Thomas with Charlotte Motor Speedway at 704-454-6401. 100^th ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE Includes: - Both Nationwide Races - Ticket to Monster Truck Event (August 14) - Sleepover at Charlotte Motor Speedway after Monster Truck Event - Breakfast Morning after Monster Truck Event - Commemorative 100^th Anniversary Hat - Commemorative 100^th Anniversary Patch - Pre-Race Recognition with Eagle Scouts (TBD)(Limited to first 1000 scouts) Scouts - $26 Pack Leaders - $33 with 6 paying scouts Adults - $33 (does NOT include Nationwide Tickets) INDIVIDUAL NASCAR EVENTS *Windstream Pole Night (May 27) and Bojangles Pole Night (October 14)* - $1 for uniformed Scout - Adults $12 - Pack Leader free with 10 Scouts (Leader Must be in Uniform) *Tech-Net Auto Service 300 (May 29) and Dollar General 300 (October 15)* - $1 for uniformed Scout - Adults are $25 - Pack Leader free with 10 Scouts (Leader Must be in Uniform) *All Star Race (May 22), Coca Cola 600 (May 30), NASCAR Banking 500 (Oct. 16)* - ½ off any seat with paying adult - $10 child ticket in family areas Calendar overview of upcoming Pack Events: 6/11 Night with the Knights 6/14-18 Cub Scout Day Camp 6/26 Carowinds 7/3 Indian Trail July 4^th Parade 7/17 Cane Creek 8/1 Sports Connection 8/14 Monster Truck Event 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 me. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Anthony Have a great summer! Amy