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Cubmobile April 12th

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Cubmobile RaceGentlemen, start your….legs? The Service Area 4 Cubmobile Races will be held Saturday, April 12th in the  Settler’s Cabin Wave pool parking lot.

What 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.

When/Where/How Much is the race?  The race is at Settler’s Cabin, in the wavepool parking lot.  It’s Saturday April 12th.  Check-in begins at 8:30.  There is an opening ceremony at 9:15, and racing starts at 9:30.  The cost is $10 per scout.  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.

Troop 248 Pancake Breakfast

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Sunday February 16th, 8 AM to 2 PMheart-pancakes

The Friends of Killbuck lodge will be hosting a Valentine Day Pancake Breakfast at the Oakdale Community Center. Cost will be $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for Seniors and $3.00 for children under 6 years of age.

Breakfast will consist of Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit cup and drink.

All proceeds will be used for the reconstruction of the Boy Scout Cabin on Clinton Ave., home of Boy Scout Troop 248 since 1933.

Come out for a great breakfast, and help support local Scouting!

Blue and Gold Reminder

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The Blue and Gold Banquet deadline is approaching fast!  If you haven’t registered yet, here is what you need to know:

The banquet is Sunday March 2nd, from 3 to 6 at Fairview firehall.  Reservations are due no later than February 19th.

  • $11 for adults and non-scouts over 7 years of age
  • $7 for Cub/Boy Scouts (of any Pack or Troop) and children under 7 years of age
  • Pack 843 Webelos II scouts and infants are FREE

To purchase tickets, complete the reservation form at the bottom of this flyer and include  a check for the proper amount made payable to “Pack 843”.  Then:

  • Return it by mail to: Carol Miller,   300 Mallard Drive,   Bridgeville, PA   15017
  • OR turn it in at a the front desk at the den meeting on February 19th.  No later!!

Get more details in our original post.

Frontier District Pinewood Derby Schedule

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Buckle your seat belts race fans, and hold on because just around the corner is the Frontier District Pinewood Derby.

When:             February 8, 2014

Where:           Mall at Robinson

Time:

Rank                                       Registration      Start
Tiger:                                         8:00                9:00 A.M. START
Wolf                                          9:30               10:30
Bear:                                        11:00               1:00
Webelos:                                  1:05                2:30
Final Overall Race:                                          3:30

                        Best of Show Judging:           12:00

 Cost:               $5.00

Important Information:

  • The top TWO racers from each rank can go to the District Pinewood Derby
  • If there would happen to be a conflict in schedule with your top finishers please send another Scout to race so that all openings are filled.
  • Each pack should also send their “best of show” cars to be judged as well. The best of show car can also be a top finisher/representative.
  • The top 3 finishers from each rank will then move forward to the final race at 3:30.
  • All participants must adhere to the 2014 Frontier District Pinewood Derby Rules.
  • All Scouts and Scouters are encouraged to wear their uniform to this event.
  • Scouts can preregister on Doubleknot to speed up check-in: http://tinyurl.com/ftpwd14

RESPONSIBLE FUN AND ADVENTURE AWAITS 

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the management of the
Mall at Robinson for allowing us to use their facility to put on this wonderful program!

Scout Sunday February 9th

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This Sunday, February 9th, is Scout Sunday.  There is no “official” district event this year, but I wanted to pass along this invitation from former Cubmaster Beth Licciardello:

If your church isn’t already having a Scout Sunday Mass next week or if you wish to come to this one, as well, please feel free to join us.

SCOUT SUNDAY AT OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH – FEBRUARY 9
In celebration of National Boy Scout Sunday and the 104th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts, we invite all Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Adult Leaders to join Troop 834 and Pack 262 as we celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church on Sunday, February 9 at 9:30am.  We will gather (in full uniform) upstairs of the church (old nursery/choir room) beginning at 9am – I’ve confirmed the door will be unlocked.  We have reserved seating in the church and will walk in as a group prior to the beginning of  Mass as a group.    Please do not be later than 9:20am to walk in as a group.  If you happen to come late, please still sit with us anyway.  This invitation is open to the entire family (in or out of uniform, Catholic or non-Catholic).  We also welcome sibling Girl Scouts to come in uniform and sit with us, too, after all we are a Scouting famiily!

District Pinewood Derby Feb 8th

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The Frontier District Pinewood Derby will be held Saturday, February 8th at the Mall at Robinson.  They have not released a full schedule yet, just this:

Registration and Inspection opens at 8:00am. Tiger Division Race begins at 9:00am sharp

All scouts who won First or Second in their individual rank races (Tiger, Wolf, etc.) are invited to participate in the District Pinewood Derby.  Scouts who won a Best In Show can also enter the District Best in Show.  Cost for entering to race or for Best in Show will be $5.  You can register at the event.

We’ll let you know when the whole schedule is released.

Resident Camp Information

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

Camp ArcheryCub Scouts (Wolf and Bear):  June 15-18, 2014

Webelos:  June 18-22, 2014

The 2013 Camp Independence Parent’s Guide is available here.  (The 2014 information has not been published yet)

Cost for the camp will be $175 for cub scouts / webelos (early bird rate is $160);  $90 for parents (early bird rate is $80).  Payment is due by April 1st to take advantage of the early bird rate.

For more information, contact Mark Gubinsky.

Cub Pack 843 Museum Sleepover

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Carnegie DinosaursSpend the night in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History with Pack 843!  The Overnight Adventure includes hands-on experiences, exhibit space excursions, a sneak peek of scientific collections, and a snack.

Date/Time:  Friday, February 21, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

Cost:  $40 per person

For more information, visit the museum’s webpage at carnegiemnh.org/programs/overnights.html

If you are interested in attending, please email Mark Gubinsky.

There are limited spaces available.  To ensure a spot for you and your son, please confirm your attendance with Mark Gubinsky on or before January 21, 2014.  Requests for spaces after 1/21/14 will be on a first come first serve basis until all spots are reserved.

2014 Pinewood Derby Results

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The results are in, and the Pack 843 Pinewood Derby 2014 was a success!  Congratulations to our top racers and trophy winners Bradyn, Bryce, and Brogan.

Race Winners

To see the winners at each den level and standings from the final race, go to this Race Results Page.  We commend all the scouts for having great cars, running a great race, and showing great sportsmanship.

Blue and Gold Banquet – March 2nd

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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.  The event takes place Sunday March 2nd from 3 to 6 PM at Fairview VFD Banquet Hall.

Blue and Gold cakeAll boys are invited to participate in the Cake Contest*.

Scouts must be in full uniform for this event.

Ticket prices are as follows:

  • $11 for adults and non-scouts over 7 years of age
  • $7 for Cub/Boy Scouts (of any Pack or Troop) and children under 7 years of age
  • Pack 843 Webelos II scouts and infants are FREE

To purchase tickets, complete the reservation form at the bottom of this flyer and include  a check for the proper amount made payable to “Pack 843”.  Then:

  • Return it by mail to: Carol Miller,   300 Mallard Drive,   Bridgeville, PA   15017
  • OR give it to your den leader to forward to Carol
  • OR turn it in at a pack event

* Cake contest details:  Each Scout and an adult partner are challenged to bake and decorate a Scout themed cake.  Some examples are camping, achievement activities, good deeds, etc.  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 but that can’t be part of the decoration.  After the competition the cakes will be served for desert so we would like as many participants as possible.  Place the Scout’s name on the underside of the cake so the competition is as anonymous as possible.  Judging will be done by the 3 Scoutmasters from the Boy Scout Troops that our Webelos II Scouts will be joining.