06.07.10

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

June 15, 2010

Carowinds Update

Saturday, June 26th at 9:30am

Unfortunately, we did not have enough participants sign up to qualify us for the Group Pricing Discount. I know that Jackie & I both still plan to go with our families and encourage the other 2 families who signed up (as well as anyone who might have a change of plans before then) to purchase your tickets online and meet us there! Though we will not need to meet to distribute tickets - we will probably still plan to meet either in the morning or at lunch to touch base.

You will need to purchase your own tickets - either at the gate or online. I know I have also heard Bojangles advertising coupons off gate pricing and that Harris Teeter sells tickets, too. If you find an offer better than one of those listed below - please let me know and I'll pass it on.

The gate price of tickets for taller than 48" is: $49.99

The online price of tickets for taller than 48" is $39.99

The gate or online price of tickets for under 48" is: $22.99

Cub Scout Day Camp

Hope the boys attending had a great first day and will have an even better week! Please send me an email if your scout is attending camp so that I can enter it into our pack and summer records.

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* June 15, 2010 Carowinds Update Saturday, June 26th at 9:30am Unfortunately, we did not have enough participants sign up to qualify us for the Group Pricing Discount. I know that Jackie & I both still plan to go with our families and encourage the other 2 families who signed up (as well as anyone who might have a change of plans before then) to purchase your tickets online and meet us there! Though we will not need to meet to distribute tickets - we will probably still plan to meet either in the morning or at lunch to touch base. You will need to purchase your own tickets - either at the gate or online. I know I have also heard Bojangles advertising coupons off gate pricing and that Harris Teeter sells tickets, too. If you find an offer better than one of those listed below - please let me know and I'll pass it on. The gate price of tickets for taller than 48" is: $49.99 The online price of tickets for taller than 48" is $39.99 The gate or online price of tickets for under 48" is: $22.99 Cub Scout Day Camp Hope the boys attending had a great first day and will have an even better week! Please send me an email if your scout is attending camp so that I can enter it into our pack and summer records. 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