LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL ENCAMPMENT -
UPCOMING PACK MEETING -
The next pack meeting will be on Tuesday, May 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the J.H. Castle Cafeteria. Please plan to attend. Our theme for this meeting is "Abradadabra."
RANK ADVANCEMENT CAMPOUT -
The 2008 Rank Advancement Campout was held April 19 and 20, 2008 at Scales Lake in Boonville. Scouts who had completed their badge requirements advanced to the next rank in the pack. Congratulations to the scouts for another successful year and a lot of hard work! The rain did not dampen our spirits, and the event was well attended despite the weather. Scouts had an opportunity to work on their fishing and hiking achievements in addition to learning the concepts of Leave-No-Trace.
2008 PINEWOOD DERBY WAS GREAT!
This year's pinewood derby went smoothly and was well attended. Cars were checked in Friday evening and race day occurred on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the J.H. Castle gymnasium. Following the race, scouts and their parents enjoyed pizza for lunch. The pack then participated in a spring clean up day at the school to assist with landscaping projects on the school grounds. Thanks to all of those who participated and helped with the event.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Cub Scout Pack 369 kicked off its annual popcorn fundraiser kickoff on September 18, 2007. Popcorn sales have concluded for the year, and the Scouts had a very successful fund raising campaign. This event provides funds for almost all pack activities throughout the entire year. Thank you to everyone who supported our scouts!
Cub Scout Pack 369 held its Fall Roundup on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria at J.H. Castle Elementary. This event was for the registration of new scouts.
Several items for the upcoming school year have been added to the Pack Calendar.
"BACK TO SCOUTING BASH" will be on Saturday, August 25th, 2007. Please meet at the Newburgh Lock and Dam to celebrate the last summer event and the first Pack 369 event of the new school year. Softball, ultimate (Frisbee), a wiener roast, jokes, skits, and songs will all be part of the event. The fun starts at 9:00 am with a flag ceremony and ends with a campfire and entertainment at 8:00 pm. Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle or canteen. The pack will provide dinner and water/lemonade (please bring your own cup). Come for the day or just an hour. The schedule is as follows:
9:00 Flag Ceremony by Den 3 and 8
9:15 All Pack Ultimate tournament for belt loop/pin
10:45 Den Flags/Den Activity
12:00 Lunch - On Your Own
1:00 Reassemble
1:15 Den flags/Den activity
2:45 Softball Tournament for belt loop/pin
6:00 Dinner provided by pack, menu TBA
8:00 Cubmaster's Circle
More information about Cub Scouting is also available on the official Boy Scouts of America (BSA) website. Highlights from pack activities over the past year are outlined below.
Spring Newsletters and Summer Events
Pinewood Derby was Great!
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This year's Pinewood Derby was held on March 10, 2007. Results from the event may be found in the March 2007 Newsletter.
Congratulations to Jagger Slaats for being this year's Grand Champion Winner! Additional derby information is available in the event handout. Thank you to John Pracht for coordinating the event.
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Cake Bake
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The annual Pack 369 Cake Bake in support of Easter Seals was held on January 23, 2007 at the Newburgh Central Library. The event was successful in grossing $1800 for Easter Seals. In all 24 cakes made by the scouts were auctioned that evening. Thank you to those who participated in the event.
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November Pack Meeting
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The November pack meeting was held on November 21, 2006 in the school cafeteria. The focus of the meeting was emergency preparedness. Sgt. Paul Weinzapfel of the Warrick County Sheriff's Office was the keynote speaker. He shared his personal experiences from the November 2005 tri-state tornado with the boys. He stressed the importance of being prepared for disasters that can strike with little to no warning. Wolf Den Leader David McClary then reviewed several important items that should be kept in an emergency kit with the scouts. Additional information geared towards children regarding disaster and emergency preparedness is available from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the American Red Cross.
The parents' corner discussion covered a recap of the scouting program at J.H. Castle. Popcorn sales money was also turned in at the meeting.
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Pack 369 Rain Gutter Regatta
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The Pack 369 Rain Gutter Regatta was held on November 11, 2006 at Camp Brosend in Newburgh. Jacob Hazelip (a Wolf Scout in Den 10) was the Grand Champion winner for the event--congratulations Jacob! The event was well attended and a lot of hard work was evident in the construction of the boys' sailboats.
Unfortunately, the camp out to which many people had been looking forward was cancelled as a result of cold temperatures. In addition to the race, the scouts and their families also were able to enjoy s'mores around the fire and carry-in dinner that evening. Thank you to all who contributed to this event that the boys enjoyed very much.
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2006 Popcorn Fundraiser Comes to a Close
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The 2006 popcorn sales program was a huge success. The proceeds generated by the pack will fund the group's activities over the coming year. The Scouts of Pack 369 would like to thank all those who supported the scouting program at J.H. Castle Elementary this year. Your support of scouting is greatly appreciated.
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Pack 369 LST 325 Tour
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Several members of Pack 369 toured the LST 325 in Evansville, Indiana on October 28, 2006. This event was
a fun and educational event for the pack's cub scouts and families! Although it was a chilly fall morning, those in attendance enjoyed the outing. The opportunity to have first hand look at the LST made a lasting impression on the boys who toured this historic vessel. For more information about LST 325, please visit the LST 325 memorial website, and for information about the ship's service during and following WW II
please visit NavSource Online. A map of the LST 325's location in Evansville, Indiana may be found here. Scouts also turned in their completed popcorn order forms that brought the 2006 popcorn sales to a close.
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October Pack Meeting
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The LST 325 tour was preceded by an informative presentation given by Mr. Harold Morgan on October 17, 2006 at the monthly pack meeting in the J.H. Castle Elementary Cafeteria. The members of the pack and others in attendance appreciated Mr. Morgan taking time to come and speak to the group. His presentation included several historical photographs taken in the Evansville Ship Yards of the first LST that was manufactured there in the 1940s. Scouts in attendance were also were able to try their hand at building aluminum foil boats, and kits for the upcoming Rain Gutter Regatta were distributed. The pre-meeting activity included a round of Jenga-played "Pack 369 style" at a much larger scale!
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Cub Scout Field Day was a Success!
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Several scouts, leaders, and parents represented Pack 369 at the annual Cub Scout Field Day that was held at the Eykamp Scout Center in Evansville, Indiana on October 14, 2006. The morning started off with cool temperatures, but the pack members were fortunate enough to start the day's events around the Boy Scout campfire--while each enjoyed an early morning s'more. Other events included the zip line, cub mobile, obstacle course, BB gun and archery ranges, physical fitness, and the rope ladder. Over 1,000 cub scouts were in attendance that day! The pack wishes to extend its thanks to those who helped contribute to the success of the event.
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A Little Bit About Pack 369...
Pack 369 is sponsored by the J.H. Castle Elementary
PTO. It meets once a month in the
school cafeteria and has outside activities nearly every month. The Pack is made up of Dens that are
grouped by age. Each Den has its
own meetings and activities each month geared toward earning various belt
loops, pins and badges that all go toward achieving their next Cub Scout rank.
Scouts will need to purchase an official uniform shirt and
appropriate insignia. Dues for the
year are $50 for new Scouts and $45 for returning Scouts. What that gets your Scout is
registration with the Boy Scouts of America and Pack 369, a free Pack t-shirt,
and free attendance to various Pack activities throughout the year. Past events have included swimming at Newburgh Pool, tour of Squire Boon Caverns, bowling at Willow Lanes, camping (Harmonie and Lincoln State Parks, Camp Brosend, and Scales Lake), Pinewood Derby, all at no extra cost! In
addition, Scouts receive the awards they earn throughout the year at no extra
charge and no limit to the number they can earn! There is one fundraiser for the Pack,
the traditional popcorn sale in the fall.
Our recent success with the fundraiser allows us to continue to offer a
quality program without increasing dues or charging for each event throughout
the year.
Need more information?
Feel free to visit www.joincubscouting.org.
Website Last Updated on 07 MAY 2008 / MJS
