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Just Ducky Tour!

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This summer Pack 843 is going to get a historic tour of Pittsburgh from the back of a duck.  Or is it a truck?Just Ducky Tours

On Saturday, June 28th we will be gathering at Station Square at 10:00 AM for a Just Ducky Tour.  Riders will enjoy a fully narrated tour of historic downtown Pittsburgh with a splash into the river for a different view of the city.  These duck boats are converted WWII military vehicles. The DUKW was used in amphibious operations throughout the Mediterranean and Pacific, including Operation D-Day in 1944.

The pack is using some of its summer activity fund to bring down the price of the tickets.  The cost will be:

  • Scouts:  $10
  • Children 12 & under:  $10
  • Adults:  $15

To assure your reservation, payment MUST be received by June 1st.  You can use money from your scout account, or mail a check (made out to “Pack 843”) to:

Jeff Morneweck
109 Campbell Ave.
Cuddy, PA  15031

 

Picnic Signup Reminder

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If you didn’t get a chance to signup for the Pack 843 picnic (THIS SUNDAY, 3:00 at Fairview Park), then please send an email to ………..  Include the scout’s name, how many will be attending, and what dessert or side dish you will bring.  We want to get a final count at Tuesday’s committee meeting, so don’t delay!

Memorial Day Parade

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Pack 843 will be marching in the Bridgeville Memorial Day parade on May 26, 2014. If you are interested in marching in this parade, please e-mail Mark Gubinsky so he will know how many kids will be there. (We buy candy for the kids to pass out during the parade and need to know how much candy is needed). The pack will be meeting on Station Street by the American Legion Post at about 9:15 on the 26th.

The pack has participated in this parade for the past several years.  The boys really enjoy it.  If you are in town Memorial Day weekend, please try to take the time for your son to participate in the parade.

Any adult leaders are invited to participate as well.  Uniform shirts are required for the adults and children for the parade.

If you have any questions regarding the parade email Mark Gubinsky.

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Spring Picnic May 18th

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picnicThe final Pack Meeting of the year will be the Spring Picnic on Sunday, May 18th.  This will be held at Fairview Park from 3 to 6 PM.

Activities will include advancement awards, crossover to the next rank, games and events.

The main course and drinks will be provided. All families are asked to bring one side dish or dessert.  Please sign up at the front desk during the next den meeting.  If you can’t make the meeting, then send an email.  Include the scout’s name, how many will be attending, and what dessert or side dish you will bring.

Raingutter Regatta Results

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Last Friday was the Raingutter Regatta.  32 boys from the Pack came out with some great boats and had a great time racing.  In the end, here were our four winners:

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From the left:  Cohen M. (first place), Gunnar D. (second place), Andrew M. (best in show), Andre R. (third place)

Thanks to the Webelos I families for arranging and running a great regatta!

Troop 248 Spaghetti Dinner

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This Sunday, Troop 248 is holding a spaghetti dinner to help the boys raise funds for a trip to Gettysburg.  Come out and help support local scouting!

BOY SCOUT TROOP 248
Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, May 4, 2014
3pm-7pm
Oakdale Community Center

 

Wednesday Reminders

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There are no den meetings tonight — the next meeting will be the first Wednesday of May (May 7th).

Scouts who signed up for the Troop 834 Swim Test — it’s tonight at the Chartiers Valley pool, from 7 to 9 pm.

Raingutter Regatta This Friday

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Reminder — The next Pack meeting is this Friday, April 25th, 7:00 PM at the Zion Lutheran Church.  The big event of the night is the Raingutter Regatta race.  Bring your boat, and try your best to be on time so we can get everyone registered!   You can still click here for the official rules for this year’s race.

At the Pack meeting you will have an opportunity to sign up for these upcoming events:

  • Day Camp at Cecil Park, July 8-10.  The council has extended the “early bird” registration, so you can still sign up for $55 — but make sure you do it this week!
  • Troop 834 has invited Cubs from our pack to join them on April 30th for a Summer Camp swim test.  This will be at CV Pool from 7 to 9 pm.  Cubs and adults who are going to resident camp can complete their swim test, and be ready for camp.  Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for scouts.

Cubmobile Saturday

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Cubmobile Races are this Saturday, April 12th at Settler’s Cabin Park.  Be sure to touch base with others in your den if you are planning to go so you are sure to have teams of 2 to 4 boys per car.

Remember to bring helmets, gloves, long pants, and to wear your uniform.  Dress warm — it’ll be cold and windy on that hill!

Details are available in the original post here.

 

Hoagie Pickup Today!

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Hoagies will be available for pickup TUESDAY, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Shop-n-Save on Washington Pike.  We will distribute them in the upstairs conference room — It’s the door over beside the service desk.  If you have any issue with getting there on time, call Ruthie Bushmire at 724-746-3477.