Shootout at Camp Hart

At the parent meeting we handed out a flyer for a shooting event to be held at Camp Hart on June 2nd at a cost of $15 per person.  Registrations open on April 1st and are limited to 300 people.  So far we have a commitment for 17 people.  If there are any others planning to come please contact me immediately at cubmaster (at) cubscoutpack1776.org .

This is the first of three Summer Time Activities to earn the National Summer Time Activity Award for both the pack and those who attend all three activities.

Event Details: http://cubpack155.org/x/1e

 

Pinewood Derby

The Pinewood Derby is an exciting event for the boys and I am glad we were all able to organize a way to make it all it can be for everyone involved. The workshop seemed to go rather well for our 1st and hopefully a tradition can be formed. The scouts were very excited and we had a lot of positive participation. I am hoping our Derby race will be even better.

In order to ensure that all the boys get to race every track and each other we will be having the Pinewood Derby registration and weigh in On March 26th,2012. This is very important to ensure that the cars are at the proper weight of 5oz and qualify to race.

All those planning on participating in the Pinewood Derby on April 2, 2012  must bring their cars on March 26th in order to be inspected, registered and weighed in. Once registered the cars will be secured at the facility until time of the race.  This is important because on April 2nd we will begin racing at 6:00 PM sharp. There will be no time for late registrations. Anyone that fails to register on March 26th will only be able to spectate.

On Monday April 2nd, we will have our Pinewood Derby.  The first heat (race) will begin at 6:00 PM SHARP!!!  Please be on time.  If anyone would like to volunteer to assist with setting up the gym, please contact us.  We will be opening up the gym approximately between 2:00 and 3:00 to begin setting up.

At the race we will be having:

  • Pizza- Please remember to bring in $5.00  per family on Monday 3/26
  • Baked Ziti
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes

We will still need the following items:

  • Tigers-  Snacks (potato chips,pretzels, finger food)
  • Wolves and Bears – Drinks  (juice boxes, bottled water, Pouches preferred)
  • Webelos- Paper/Plastic Products ( Napkins,Plastic silverware,plates, table clothes)

There will be a sign up sheet at the meeting on 3/26.         Thank you for all you do.

Pinewood Derby Workshop

Monday 3/12/2012 we will have a pinewood derby workshop starting at 6:30 PM.  We will go over the basics of how to turn your block of wood into a pinewood derby car as well as provide cutting services for those who need them.

This is a service for parents and son, you must be present with your son to work on his pinewood derby car.  It is also important that you bring your Pinewood Derby Kit, we do not have extras to give away so if you do not have yours any longer, we will be able to sell you one.

We also ask that anyone with coping saws, dremel tools (with cutting attachments) or other smaller woodworking tools to please bring them in and assist with cutting.  It would be a huge help.

 

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Success

WeKrispy Kreme Glazed Donut would like to thank all of the parents and friends of Cub Scout Pack 155 for all of their support.  Your time and efforts went a long way towards raising much needed funds to buy supplies for the packs future activities.

Certificates will be picked up and distributed to participating families on Monday the 20th and we will announce the totals at the upcoming parent meeting on February 27th.

Krispy Kreme 2012 Fundraiser Wrap Up

Krispy Kreme Glazed DonutIt is time to start wrapping up those orders and make a mad dash to get as many more in as possible.  Be sure to tell people these are great gift to give others, stocking stuffers at Christmas, they can be used at a later date and more….

All orders and monies are due Monday Feb 13th at the meeting.  If you are unable to make the meeting, please have someone drop off your orders and money for you and be sure to have your child’s name on the order form.

The plan is to pick up the certificates that week and hand them out on Monday, February 20th at that night’s meeting and then you can distribute them to who you took the orders from.

First Aid Training

Don’t forget that on Monday that Cub Scout pack 155 we will have an official Red Cross Instructor as a guest instructor offering two child oriented Red Cross First Aid courses for the Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs and Bear Cubs. These courses are First Aid for Children Today (FACT) and Basic Aid Training (BAT).  These courses will help complete the requirements for the Emergency Preparedness Award as well as provide the boys with something more in depth and valuable than their book requirements.

The Webelos will get First Aid & CPR in a few months.

Parents: Please be sure that your boys bring their handbooks.  Tomorrow is a great opportunity to go over what they have covered and what they still need to work on.

Boys: Please remember to bring your pocket first aid kits & a pencil.

Klondike Derby Photos

I posted the photos I have from the Cub Scout Klondike Derby to our Facebook Page since the photo gallery on the site isn’t up and running yet.  Right now it is just the photos I had and a couple from another parent.  As other parents send me their photos, I will be sure to add them.

The boys had a blast and what you see here is only a fraction of the activities that were available for them to take part in.  Of course Pack 155 had the most prominent pack flag out there, and the boys knew that it is actually an official flag of the United States and treated it with the respect any flag would treat the current U.S. flag with.

Great job guys!

 

2012 Klondike Derby

On Monday we prepared for the Klondike Derby; we have 14 boys signed up to go.  Please note that the Klondike Derby is *NOT* the Pinewood Derby to be held in March.  The Klondike Derby is an event modeled after the the Alaskan Gold Rush.  The boys will pull a supply filled sled from station (town) to station  (town) performing various activities.  While most are fun and games a few will challenge their skills/scouting knowledge.

The weather forecast for Saturday, at the time of this writing, is a high of 40 with a wintry mix all day.  This means it will be snow, sleet, rain all mixed together. Naturally this could change , as it already has.  Earlier this week they were calling for a high of 50 with a chance for showers.  I will continue to watch the weather and keep you up to date of any major changes.

 

BE PREPARED

To make the day successful lets and fun for the kids lets start with what you need to be prepared..

  1. Parents, be prepared yourself; you want to make sure you are warm, comfortable & dry yourself. The Klondike Derby is an outdoor event and we will be outside from approximately 8:30am until 3:30pm.
  2. Make sure that your boys are dressed for the weather, in layers and prepared for a change of weather.
    • NO SNEAKERS OR SHOES – BOOTS (Waterproof) ARE MANDATORY.  — The boys will be outside pulling a sled, playing games and more in cold, wet,  wintry weather.
    • Hat, Gloves, Scarf — Mittens are warmer but gloves offer dexterity. A great option are the soft cotton (knitted gloves) inside a pair of mittens.  This way they can maximize hand warmth but still have finger dexterity for activities without having to expose their hands.
    • Snow/Rain gear — Again it will be a wet wintry mix all day.  If your boys get wet, they will get cold faster.  Their clothing should be in layers, which can be altered as necessary, with the innermost layers providing comfort & warmth and the outer most layers protecting against wind, snow & rain.
    • Spare socks & Shoes – Feet sweat, feet can get wet. There is nothing worse than soggy feet on a cold day.  Bring some extra socks and shoes to keep in the car.  This way your boys can change their shoes before heading home to keep your car clean and their feet warm.
  3. Make sure your boys have a bottle of water with them.  Yes, your boys will be provided food and drink but the cold air dehydrates you quite rapidly. For safety reasons your boys must have a bottle of water with them.
  4. Bring your Handbooks & Neckerchiefs
  5. Excitement – Have your boys bring a boat load of excitement.  The day is all about FUN FUN FUN!

 

SLEDS

I will be bringing the sleds, for your information each sled will have a box/crate containing the following items;

*One of each Cub Scout Handbook
*One each Cub Scout Neckerchief
*Four 3′ Lengths of Rope
*First Aid Kit
*Den Flag
*Filled Water Bottles For Each Scout
*Den Yell & A Lot Of Positive Energy

 

SKILLS

Citizenship: Know President, Vice President, Governor & Mayor

  • Tigers/Wolves/Bears: Know the people and their job
  • Webelos: The above plus the length of term and what political party they are with.

First Aid – Basic First Aid

  • Tigers – What to do if you get cut (just explain)
  • Wolves – How to take care of a small cut
  • Bears – How to take care of a knife cut to the finger
  • Webelos – How to stop serious bleeding and demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used.

Cub Scout Basics (All Ranks)

  • Cub Scout Promise
  • Cub Scout Motto
  • Cub Scout Pack Law

Leave No Trace (All Ranks)

  • Explain Leave no Trace
  • How Do They Use It

Buddy System (All Ranks)

  • Explain the Buddy System
  • Give Examples when to use the Buddy System

Knots & Rope

  • Tigers
    •  Practice Tying Shoes
  • Wolves
    • Tie an Overhand Knot
    • Tie a Square Knot
  • Bears
    • Tie a Square Knot
    • Tie a Bowline
    • Tie Two Half Hitches
    • Tie a Slip Knot
    • Explain how each not is used.
  • Webelos
    • Demonstrate setting up a tent or dining fly using two half hitches and a taut line hitch.
    • Show how to tie a square knot and explain how it is used.

Flag

  • All
    • Know the Pledge of Allegiance
    • Help Folding the Flag
  • Tigers – How many Stars?
  • Wolves – How many Stars & what do they mean?
  • Bears – How many stripes & what do they mean?
  • Webelos – How many stars were on the first flag and who made it?

FUN AND GAMES

  • Spear Throwing
  • Animal Tracks
  • Ring Toss
  • Jug Drop
  • Stilt Relay
  • Magnetic Fishing
  • 3 Legged Relay
  • Ball Through A Hoop
  • Skit & Song (each team needs a song/skit)
  • Car & Driver
  • Forehead Squeeze Relay
  • Target Shooting with Nerf Guns
  • Obstacle Course

Event specifics such as time, location, costs can be found on the Klondike Derby Calendar Event (here).

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Krispy Kreme Glazed DonutSatisfy Your Sweet Tooth &  Help Cub Scouts Do Their Best

Cub Scout Pack 155 is trying something new this year to help raise money for the pack.  We are now taking orders for Krispy Kreme Fundraising Certificates that are good for One Dozen Original Glazed Donuts.  Each certificate is $8.00 which is $1.00 cheaper than buying the donuts outright at the store.  All the while each certificate sold helps the pack.

We are taking orders between January 16th and February 13th, all monies are due up front and to be turned in at the Den Meeting on Monday February 13th.  All certificates will be handed out to the sellers at the Den Meeting on Monday February 20th for distribution to the buyers.

So think about it, you can satisfy that craving, save a buck and help the scouts all at once, by buying some certificates for Krispy Kreme Donuts. These certificates make great gifts, great incentives or just use them so you are ready for the next special occasion. The donuts themselves freeze well too.

Attached is a copy of the flyer and presale form in case you missed the meeting and need a copy or if yours if full and you need an additional sheet.

Anyone who is just visiting the site and wishes to assist our pack by purchasing some certificates, please contact me directly through the contact form on the site, located at the top of the page.

Attachments:
Krispy Kreme Sales Sheet

Court of Awards

Remember December 5th is our first Court of Awards.  We will start promptly at 7:00 EST.  Please be on time.  If anyone is available to assist setting up the gym, please plan on being their around 6:00 pm for that.  We will provide pizza for the boys and one parent volunteered to bring drinks.  Snacks and extra beverages are welcome.

The Court of Awards is a special event for your boys.  For many this is the first recognition of their achievements on their road to adulthood.  This is something they and their families should be proud of. Enjoy the evening.