Each year in February, Cub Scout packs across the country celebrate the anniversary of Cub Scouting.  On February 26th, all Pack 843 Cub Scouts and their immediate families are invited to attend our annual Blue and Gold Banquet, our yearly celebration of Cub Scouting!  The event will begin with a buffet dinner, after which 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 February 26th from 3 to 6 PM at Fairview VFD Banquet Hall.

All boys are also invited to participate in the Cake Contest*.

Scouts must be in full uniform for this event.

Ticket prices are as follows:

• $11.00 for adults and non-scouts 3 or older
• $7.00 for Cub/Boy Scouts (of any Pack or Troop)
• Pack 843 Webelos II scouts and children under 3 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:

• Turn it in at a pack event (weigh-in, Pinewood Derby, or a den meeting)
• OR return it by mail to: Jeff Morneweck  |  109 Campbell Ave.  |  Cuddy, PA  15031
• OR give it to your den leader to forward to Jeff

Flyers and scout account withdrawal forms will be available at the front desk during the den meeting on Wednesday.

* 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 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd 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. Judging will be done by the visiting Scout Masters and dignitaries.

REMINDER: The Pack 843 Holiday Party and Carnival is THIS Sunday December 18th, 4:00 PM at the Calvary Full Gospel Church (538 Hickory Grade Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017). Activities include our monthly pack meeting and advancements, holiday crafts, and the Bear’s Carnival. The Pack will provide pizza, snacks, and drinks.

Registration must be completed by Noon on Thursday December 15th so sign up NOW on the sign-up page!

REMEMBER to bring one or more non-perishable donations for the food pantry. Please consider condensed soups, canned vegetables, canned beans, peanut butter and jelly, pasta and sauce, tuna, macaroni and cheese, meal-in-a-box, rice mixes, cereal, or juice.

Parking note:  The event is being held in the gymnasium in the back of the church.  Most of the parking is in the FRONT of the church, so you will need to park there and walk around the building.  If possible, please save the few parking spots in the back of the church for those with mobility issues.  Thanks!

The 2017 Pack 843 Pinewood Derby is just around the corner, so it’s time to get started on those cars!  All scouts with their dues paid should have received a Pinewood Derby kit at the last pack meeting.  If you didn’t get yours yet, see you Den Leader at the next meeting (Dec. 7th).  Then before you begin building, be sure to review the Official Pack 843 Pinewood Derby Rules (pdf)

Just like last year, you are required to use official BSA wheels and the supplied axle nails.  Your car cannot exceed 5 ounces, or the dimensions posted in the rules.

Weigh-in for the cars will be held on Saturday, January 21st from 10 AM to Noon at the Zion Lutheran Church.  All cars MUST BE AT THE WEIGH-IN in order to race!  If you are not available at that date and time, please make arrangements with another scout to bring your car to the weigh in.

Races are on Saturday, January 28th at the Zion Lutheran Church.  Times are set by den level:

• 10:00 AM Tigers (First Grade)
• 11:30 AM Wolves (Second Grade)
• 12:30 PM Bears (Third Grade)
• 1:30 PM Webelo I (Fourth Grade)
• 2:30 PM Webelo II (Fifth Grade)
• 3:30 PM Winner Race

The 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.

Remember 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.

As one of our Pack Summer Activities this year we will be holding a fishing day on 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.

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.