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Pack Hayride October 16th

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hayride_thumbTime for the Pack 843 Fall Hayride, Sunday October 16th.  The event starts at 3:00 PM at Boy’s Home Park (near Hogan Field, Boy’s Home Rd. off of Battle Ridge Rd.)   We are trying a new twist on the event this year by providing everything needed for a simple campfire dinner/snack! Planned festivities include:

 

  • Advancements and awards
  • Pie throwing at the Cubmaster
  • Bonfires with hotdogs and s’mores (provided!)
  • Hayride
  • Games
  • Popcorn order turn in (last chance!)

 

Seating is always limited, so bring lawn chairs.  Please be prepared for whatever the weather may be and dress accordingly!

Pack Meeting Friday

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Reminder:  Den Meetings will be this Wednesday at the Elementary School.

On Friday, September 23rd we will have a Pack Meeting at 7:00 pm.  The meeting will be at the Zion Lutheran Church (Washington Pike, near Giant Eagle).  There will be games, advancements, popcorn tasting, and a flag retirement ceremony.  Scouts must be in uniform to participate in the ceremony, but if you are new and do no have a uniform yet, please come to the meeting anyhow.

Parents are reminded to bring chairs and jackets for this outside meeting.

Den Meetings Wednesday

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This Wednesday, September 7th we will be holding the first Den Meetings of the year.  All meetings will be at the South Fayette Elementary School.

New TIGER scouts:  please come at 6:30 to receive your den assignments.

Wolf, Bear, and Webelos scouts:  Your den has set their preferred meeting time.  Please contact your den leader if you don’t know the time.  New scouts will be hearing from a den leader today.

If you want to join Pack 843 but were not able to make Signup Night last week, no problem!  Come to the Elementary School at 6:30 and we will get you registered and assigned to a den.

Camporee Invitation for Webelos

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Attention Pack 843 Webelos I and Webeos II scouts:  Are you ready to get out there and do some camping?  It’s time for the Fall Camporees!  You have been invited to attend two camporees this year.  This is a great chance to meet and camp with each Troop.

Troop 248 Fall Camporee — Sept. 30-Oct 2nd at Camp Bucoco, BSA Moraine Trails Council (12 miles north of Butler, PA.)  THEME:  “THE PATROL GAMES”:     a series of games and contests where patrols will need to cooperate and work as a team to complete FallCamporeeeach task as effectively and quickly as possible.  Patrols will need to use basic “Scoutcraft” skills of first aid, lashing & rope work, fire building, compass & directions, and teamwork to complete the events.  For more information view the flyer, and contact Scoutmaster Tom Taylor.

Troop 2 Frontier District Fall Camporee – October 7-9 at Providence Plantation (Evans City).
The living history interpreters at Providence Plantation depict the experiences of revolutionary men and women who struggled and achieved American liberty on the Upper Ohio Valley frontier before colonials in the east were forced by events to fight for the same freedom from the tyranny of Great Britain (late 1700s). Come join us for the weekend as we camp on a private 60-acre site and interactively learn about the history of our region and practice Scouting Skills.  For more information view the flyer, and contact Webelos Liaison Mark Gubinsky.

New Scout Sign-up Night

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JoinCubScoutsDo you have a boy who is interested in the adventures that Scouting can provide?   Since its origin, the Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These elements were part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be part of Cub Scouting today.

On Wednesday, August 31st Pack 843 will have a New Cub Scout Sign-Up Night, in the South Fayette Elementary School cafeteria, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.   Potential scouts and their parents can get the answers to all their questions, find our more about our program, and register their boys for the new scouting year.

Some basic information about Cub Scouts:

  • Cub Scouting begins for boys in First Grade, or who are 7 years old.  Members at this level  are called Tiger Cubs.  They work closely with an adult partner (parent or guardian) to begin their scouting trail.
  • Members in grades 2 and 3 are called Cub Scouts, and work on Wolf rank (grade 2) or Bear rank (grade 3).
  • Members in grades 4 and 5 are called Webelos Scouts, and work on the Webelos rank and the Arrow of Light rank.
  • Webelos Scouts usually graduate into Boy Scouting in about February of grade 5.
  • All scouts work on their rank by completing a series of Adventures.  They will receive a Cub Scout handbook that will teach them new skills and concepts, and will help guide them through each adventure.
  • The overall Cub Scouting program is family-centered, adult-run, and offers the boys an introduction to scouting.

At the meeting we will be asking for a $35 registration fee.  Fund-raising opportunities will be discussed, and please remember that no boy will be denied membership due to financial concerns.

Pack Calendar

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Welcome to a new Scouting year with Pack 843!  The full calendar (pdf) is available from this link.  Here are some upcoming events you will want to know about:

Cub Scout Roundup — On Tuesday, Aug. 30th, the Cubmaster will be at the Elementary School during recess to talk to all the boys about becoming a Scout.  This would be a great day to wear your uniform!

Parent’s Sign-up Night — Wednesday, Aug. 31st 7:00 in the Elementary School cafeteria.

Den Meetings:  Wednesday Sept. 7th and Wednesday Sept. 21st, Elementary School.  Current scouts should check with their Den Leaders for the starting time.  New Scouts should come at 6:30.

Pack Meeting:  Friday Sept. 23rd, 7:00 at Fairview Park.  Scouts should be IN UNIFORM for a special ceremony.

South Fayette Community Days

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Pack 843 will be running a booth at the South Fayette Community Days on Saturday, August 27th,  The event runs from 10 to 5 at Fairview Park.  We want to get as many scouts there IN UNIFORM as we can, to help show the community our involvement, and to recruit your friends to join our Pack!

Scouts, please register on the sign-ups page for one or two hour time slots.  We’d like to have 3 or 4 scouts there at all times, but if there are more, that’s okay!

At the event we will have the Raingutter Regatta race set up, along with a few other fun Scouting surprises.  Sign up now to join in the fun!

Family Camping This Weekend

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Family CampingThe Pack 843 Family Campout at Camp Anawanna is this weekend, July 23-24.  This will be a one-night stay, and families can either pitch a family tent or stay inside the lodge.  There is electricity, hot running water, and even a shower.  Our itinerary looks like this:

Saturday, July 23rd:

  • 1:00 — arrival and set up.
  • 2:00 — flag raising and scoutcraft
  • 4:30 — games
  • 5:30 — prepare dinner over the fire
  • 7:30 — Campfire (skits, songs)
  • 9:00 — Cracker barrel

Sunday, July 24th:

  • Webelos’ breakfast, pack up and clean up.

There will be a $5 per person fee (collected at the event) to help cover some of the cost of the food.  Besides having a great time and learning about camping, this will also be a chance for all Wolf, Bear, and Webelos scouts to meet important parts of their advancement requirements.

In order to prepare for the number attending. registration for the event must be done by Tuesday, July 19th.  You can register now on the sign-ups page. If you have already registered but can’t attend, please email the cubmaster (cubmaster@pack843.org) right away.

Fishing Day This Saturday!

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peters-lake-parkRemember that our Pack Fishing Day is this Saturday, July 2nd.  We will meet at Peters Lake Park in the morning — beginning at 8 AM (if you can handle it — or arrive later if you can’t).  Mr. Lemonovich will be on hand to supply helpful fishing knowledge to those who need it.  He will bring a few extra rods for any scouts who don’t have their own, but be advised that quantities are limited.  We will have some bait available, but bringing your own worms would be a good idea.

This link is for a Google map to get to Peters Lake Park.  Please use it to get directions before you leave home!  There is a good amount of parking on the North side of the lake, and a few spots on the South side.  When you arrive, search out the Pack 843 table so you can sign in.

All scouts should have a parent or responsible adult with them.  Anyone 16 or over is required by law to have a current PA fishing license before they can fish.  Scouts are encouraged to practice catch-and-release, and must obey state fishing regulations.

Webelos Overnighter

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CampsiteAll  Webelos I and II are invited to
the Frontier District Webelos Overnighter!

Thursday, June 23rd at the Frontier District Day Camp

Activities Include:

  • Wave Pool visit (weather permitting) from 3:00-6:00 pm
  • Dinner will be provided. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Special Guest will be performing 7:00 p.m.
  • Pitch tents, build campfires, sing songs, and have mountain pies as a treat.
    Breakfast on Friday 7:00 a.m.

Cost : $7.00 per person. (Wave Pool cost not included.)

Registrations are REQUIRED!!!  Register and pay on Wednesday of Day Camp at the headquarters.  No reservations accepted after close of Day Camp on Wednesday!

What to Bring: Tent, Sleeping Gear, Clothes for Friday, Swim gear, camp chair, snack and water bottle.
We could also use: Portable Fireplaces, Firewood, and Pie Irons

Grab your gear and Register Today!

Webelos do not have to attend Day Camp to participate in the overnighter.