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March Pack Meeting Gets Wild!

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BinturongIf you like animals, then the Pack 843 March Pack Meeting is not one you will want to miss.  We will be visited by some critters from the Wild World of Animals.  You can expect to see some interesting amphibians, some riveting reptiles and of course, a few mesmerizing mammals.  With any luck this will include the Bintorong. This this is one cat….er,… bear….er…..BEARCAT that you do not want to miss!

The meeting will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 20th.  Don’t be late!

Cubmobile Races April 1st

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On your marks, get set,…..GO!  The Frontier District Cubmobile Races will be held Saturday, April 1st in the  Settler’s Cabin Wave pool parking lot.

Cubmobile RaceWhat is a Cubmobile?  It’s a type of soapbox derby car that the boys race in 4 different events.  There is one gravity (downhill) event, and three events with a pusher and a driver.  Teams of two to four scouts compete against other scouts of the same rank.

How do I get a Cubmobile?  You build it!  Attached is a pdf file with instructions.  Several dens in the Pack have already built cars in the past, so if you are interested, ask around and you are sure to find some help.  There are three cars in the pack not currently being used, so talk to the Cubmaster if you want to race one of those.

When/Where/How Much is the race?  The race is at Settler’s Cabin, in the wavepool parking lot.  It’s Saturday April 1st.  Check-in begins at 8:30.  There is an opening ceremony at 9:00, and racing starts at 9:15.  The cost is $10 per scout if paid in advance (money will be collect and scouts registered in advance).  Check-in runs until noon, and racing ends at 2:00 PM.

Anything else?  Dress WARM (even if it seems like a nice day — it’s cold on that hill!).  You MUST wear a helmet, gloves, and long pants.  Uniforms or “class Bs” are required, but they are usually under your coat, anyhow.

Hoagie Sale

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On Wednesday we will be kicking off our Hoagie Sale for 2015.  This fundraiser is designed exclusively for the Cub Scouts’ personal account.  For every hoagie sold, the Scout will earn $3.00.  This money will be deposited directly into their scout account.  These funds can be utilized for Day or Resident Camp, Pack Dues, or any other scout-related activities throughout the year.hoagies!

This year we are getting our hoagies from Shop n Save in Heidelberg.  They are 12” hoagies.  We can offer a choice of  Deluxe Italian, Roast Beef, Ham, or Turkey, at $6.50.  Each hoagie comes with lettuce, tomato and dressing packaged separately.  PLEASE ASK FOR MONEY AT THE TIME OF ORDERING.

3/18/2015    Orders and Money collected at Den Meeting,  South Fayette Elementary

3/20/2015    Orders and Money collected at Pack Meeting, Zion Lutheran Church

3/25/2015    Hoagies need to be picked up at the Cecil Fire Station #3, Route 50 in Cecil, between 5 and 7 pm.

The 2015 Hoagie sale will kick of officially at the den meeting on March 4th.  You can get a head start by printing out the and the TURN-IN SHEET here.

Blue and Gold Banquet This Sunday

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It’s almost here — the Blue and Gold Banquet is this Sunday, March 1st, 3:00 PM at the Fairview Firehall.  We will be eating about 3:30, so don’t be late!  All scouts should be in full uniform.  And of course, there is the Cake Contest:

Each Scout and an adult partner are challenged to bake and decorate a Scout-themed cake.  Some examples are camping, achievements,  activities, or good deeds.  There will be ribbons for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.  The entire cake, including decorations, must be edible (no paper, toothpicks etc).  Only the thing it sits on doesn’t have to be edible.  After the competition the cakes will be served for dessert, so we would like as many participants as possible!   Judging will be done by our visiting Scoutmasters.

Cub Scout Program Update Webcast

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Exciting changes are coming to the Cub Scouting program that will make it simpler to execute for unit leaders and more fun for boys! The changes were outlined in webcasts conducted on January 17, and recorded for future viewing.  The webcast is linked below.

Most of these changes will take effect at the beginning of the new scout year in the fall.  More information is available on the scouting.org Program Updates page.

Troop 248 Pancake Breakfast

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Troop 248 of Oakdale will be holding their annual pancake breakfast to raise money for Killbuck Lodge restoration.  There is an article about the cabin in the Tribune-Review.

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday February 22nd

Where: Oakdale Community Center, 104 Seminary Ave.

Cost: $6, adults; $3, children younger than 6

Details: Hosted by Friends of Killbuck Lodge and benefits reconstruction of a 200-year-old log cabin on Clinton Avenue, where Boy Scout Troop 248 has met since 1933.

Twilight Day Camp July 7-9

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Sea Adventures OctopusPack 843 will be attending Twilight Day Camp at Cecil Park, on July 7th, 8th, and 9th.  Twilight camp runs from 3:00 in the afternoon until about 9:00.  At Day Camp scouts will get to participate in a variety of scouting activities:  Nature, crafts, games, scout-craft,  and of course BB gun and archery.  The theme for this year is “Sea Adventures“.

The cost for this year’s camp is $55 if you pay before April 30th, and $75 after that date.

Signup forms will be available at upcoming den and pack meetings.

Webelos II Races Top Mall Derby

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Two of our Pack 843 Webelos took home honors from the Mingo Trails District Pinewood Derby, held at the Washington Mall on Feb. 14th.

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Gunnar took 3rd place from among all the Webelos II’s racing, and Andrew took home the 1st place ribbon!  Great racing, boys!

Resident Camp Information

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Pack 843 will be attending Resident Camp at Heritage Scout Reservation, Camp Independence, on these dates:

Camp Archery

Cub Scouts (Current Tigers and Wolves):  June 21-24, 2015

Webelos (Current Bears and Webelos I’s):  June 24-27, 2015

The 2014 Camp Independence Parent’s Guide is available here.  (The 2015 information has not been published yet)

Cost for the camp will be $190 for cub scouts / webelos (early bird rate is $175);  $100 for parents (early bird rate is $90).  Payment is due by March 15, 2015 to take advantage of the early bird rate.

For more information, contact:

Mark Gubinsky

mark@gubinskylaw.com

412-860-6931

Last Call for Blue & Gold Banquet

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It’s the 85th anniversary of Cub Scouting, and we’re having a celebration!  The Pack 843 Blue and Gold Banquet is coming up on March 1st, 3PM at the Fairview VFD banquet hall.  All Pack 843 Cub Scouts and their immediate families are invited to attend this annual buffet dinner, our yearly celebration of Cub Scouting!  We will be recognizing the achievements and advancements within the Pack, as well as celebrating the Webelos II scouts crossing over into Boy Scouting.  We will also hold our traditional CAKE CONTEST — described here!

The cost for this dinner is $11 for adults, and $7 for Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts.  Reservations must be made before Feb. 15th.  Please print out the Blue and Gold Banquet flyer, and mail it IMMEDIATELY with your payment!