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

Cub Scouts (Current Tigers and Wolves):  June 25, 2017 – June 28, 2017 (3 nights)                        Cost for the camp is $290 (early bird rate) if paid in full by 3/24/17.  Cost after 3/24 will be $315 for cub scout/parent;

Webelos (Current Bears and Webelos I’s):  June 28, 2017 – July 2, 2017  (4 nights)                          Cost for the camp is $380 (early bird rate) if paid in full by 3/24/17.  Cost after 3/24 will be $415 for cub scout/parent;

Full payment due by 3/24/17 for early bird rate.

To Register or for more information, contact: Mark Gubinsky email: mark@gubinskylaw.com or phone 412-860-6931

If you or your child has a food allergy you will need to contact Mark Gubinsky to submit what is need to make sure the food service is aware of your allergy.

Misc Information:  We usually meet at McDonalds close to campsite around 11am and arrive together to check-In at campsite.  One parent or guardian MUST be at camp at all times but parents can rotate.  However, you will both need to have Medical Forms completed and must check-in and check-out when switching places.  Both parents can camp at the same time but there would an extra cost for the additional parent.  You and your son are not required to stay the entire time but the cost will be the same – and your son may be disappointed if he has to leave early.  This is a really great camp for your scout.  There is fishing, boating, swimming, archery, bb guns, skits by the staff, campfires and MORE!

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.

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.  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.

Den meetings are tonight (except Den 1 – meeting on Saturday).  If you ordered Hoagies, you will need to pick up your order after your den meeting tonight.  If you are unable to pick up your order, you will need to make arrangements to have someone pick up your order at the school by 7:45PM.  If you have any questions, please contact your Den leader.

If 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.  Get ready for a wild evening.

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Reminder:  Hoagie orders are due this week.  For those of you unable to deliver the orders on Wednesday, you may bring your orders on Thursday.  I will be at Starbucks by Aldi’s at 3007 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017 between 6pm and 8pm.

If you need to set up another time to drop them off, please message me at 412-526-3591.  Please remember to bring ONE check with only the Hoagie Summary Sheet.

Thanks,

Hoagie Honcho

Scout Group Ticket Discount Purchase Information and Sign-up Sheet

If you are interested in purchasing tickets for this event, we have the opportunity to do this at reduced prices. Cost is $12.50 per seat.  $17.50 per seat and Pit pass.  There is a waiting list for Pit passes purchases for those families that did not receive a free voucher.  We are third on the waiting list for Pit passes.

If your scout received a FREE ticket for this event the ticket includes a free Pit pass. You need to order your son’s free ticket and all other tickets needed for your family by signing up in the link below.  I have the list of scouts that received free tickets.  If your son has a free ticket, the amount you owe for your purchase will be reduced by $17.50.  Your scout’s free voucher includes free Pit passes for this event so you may want to purchase Pit passes as well so you can be with your child.  The waiting list for Pit Pass purchase does not apply to families with kids that have a free pit pass (Pit pass is where you can go down to where the trucks are and meet the drivers, get autographs and get up close with the trucks.)

There is a SIGN-UP Sheet on our web site for ticket purchase.

DATE: Friday, February 10^th

WHERE: PPG Paints Area

TIME: 7:00pm for Monster Jam – Pit Pass time is 5:00-6:00pm

COST: $12.50 per ticket for Monster Jam with ADDITIONAL $5.00 for each Pit Pass ticket

You can place an order for additional popcorn (or your original order in case you missed the deadline)—-

You will need to:

1  Email me a list of what you want to order by Tuesday, 11/15 karen.billingham@pnc.com)

2.  Turn in your Money for popcorn sales (check made out to PACK 843) at the den meeting on 11/16 or Pack meeting on 11/18.

You will still earn money towards dues and/or your scout account, BUT your scout will NOT earn any more prizes.

If your scout sold popcorn, you must pick up your popcorn THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, at Fairview Fire Hall from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

WHAT:  POPCORN FUNDRAISER POPCORN PICKUP

WHEN:  THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th – NOON – 2:00PM

WHERE:  FAIRVIEW FIRE HALL

You will need to sign for your order.  Your prize will also be with your popcorn order.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP YOUR POPCORN DURING THE PICKUP TIME ON SATURDAY, YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE SOMEONE PICK UP YOUR ORDER DURING THE PICKUP HOURS

Due to a GREAT Fundraiser, we are in need of five (5) large vehicles (vans, pickup trucks, trailers, large SUVs) to help us pickup our popcorn  – I need to make sure we have enough vehicles and sorters so please sign-up under sign-up sheets.

WHEN: Saturday, November 5th. at 8:45am

WHERE: Gordon Terminal Service located at 100 Agnes Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 – directly under the McKees Rocks Bridge.

NEED:  Pick-up Popcorn and deliver to Fairview Fire Hall

Also NEED:  Sorters (at the Fire Hall) to sort popcorn and prizes by Scout.  We expect to be finished sorting popcorn by noon.

This is the final weekend to turn in your popcorn orders!

During the Pack meeting on Sunday we will be collecting your:

Popcorn sales sheet

Money for popcorn sales (check made out to PACK 843)

Prize selections

The Pack meeting on Sunday will be the Fall Picnic at Boys Home Park from 3:00 – 5:00pm.  If your son’s total sale is $600 or more then he will be able to throw a pie at our Cubmaster!

If you will not be at the Pack meeting on Sunday, you can drop off your popcorn sale sheets, money and prize selections at the following locations and times:

Friday afternoon, 10/14 (2:00pm – 5:00 pm) at my home (7022 Clubview Drive – off Alpine Road)

Saturday morning, 10/15 (8:30am – 10:00 am) at Starbucks off Bridgeville exit

Several people have asked me how to calculate sales and dues.  I have put together 2 examples to explain how the calculation works. Click on this link to see examples:   popcorn-sales-examples

If you have any questions, please send me an email at karen10903@gmail.com