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Picnic Wrapup and Pirate Game Times

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Okay, I forgot a couple important things at the picnic.  Foremost is a big THANK YOU to our Tiger Dens for putting on a great picnic.  Our three dens, and especially their den leaders — Mrs. Bonacci, Mrs. Vega, Mr. Miller, and Mrs. Robitaille —  put in a lot of work to pull everything together.  And hey, how about that Kona Ice?  The way the kids went after it, I thought for a minute that it was 75 degrees out there….

I also wanted to say a thank you to Troop 2 for loaning us the carports, and to Mr. Allcorn from Troop 2 for all the extra tables and chairs.  Now what most of you missed was this:  Before and after the picnic, we had one scout each from Troop 2, Troop 248 and Troop 834 working together to set up and tear down the carports and extra seating. That was an awful lot of Good Turns (and cooperation) from all three of our awesome local Troops.  Thank you scouts!

FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE PIRATES GAME:  

  • If you are part of the Color Guard, do not enter the ballpark! You will use your game ticket to enter the ballpark AFTER you have completed your on-field ceremony.
  • You should report to the Mazeroski Way cul-de-sac by 5:45. 
  • Reporting later than your assigned time may put your participation in the on-field ceremony in jeopardy, so please leave yourself plenty of time to get to the ballpark.
  • The Mazeroski Way Cul-De-Sac is on the west side of the ballpark and marked with a giant statue of Bill Mazeroski.
  • Scouts and leaders need to be in uniform to participate in the Color Guard.
  • Other ticket holders (those not going on the field) can proceed to their seats, and we will bring all the scouts up to their seats at the end of the ceremonies.

Memorial Day Parade

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2013 ParadePack 843 will be marching in the Bridgeville Memorial Day parade on May 30, 2016. If you are interested in marching in this parade, please e-mail Mark Gubinsky at mark@gubinskylaw.com so he will know how many kids will be there. (He buys candy for the kids to pass out during the parade and needs 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 30th.

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 at mark@gubinskylaw.com.

 

Family Camping July 23rd

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family campingThis summer Pack 843 is going on a Family Campout!  We will be staying in Nemacolin Lodge at Camp Anawanna, a Laurel Highlands Council camp in Washington County.  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 charge 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.

Want to go?  You can register now on the sign-ups page.

Picnic Update

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Kona IceDon’t forget to use the to register for the Spring Picnic on Sunday, May 15th.  This will be held at Boys Home Park from 3 to 6 PM.

From the exciting news department:  We’re going to have the Kona Ice truck at the picnic, and all scouts will receive a FREE treat!  If siblings or parents would like one, they will need to pay for theirs (it’s $1.50 for a small).

Registration for the picnic closes on May 6th, so sign up today!

Interested in Scouting? Come to the Spring Picnic!

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JoinCubScoutsCub Scout Pack 843 is getting ready for its last activity of the program year, but it could also be the FIRST activity for new Scouts!

On Sunday, May 15th we will be holding our Spring Picnic and Pack Meeting at Boys Home Park at 3:00 PM.  Boys interested in Cub Scouts, INCLUDING KINDERGARTEN BOYS, are invited to attend!  If you are getting ready to graduate from Kindergarten, then you can sign up now for the new Scout year!  As a registered Tiger scout, you will also be allowed to attend Scout Day Camp (June 22-24 at Settler’s Cabin Park).

Boys in First through Fourth grade are also invited to attend, and find out how to register early for the new year of Scouting.  It’s not too late to get involved!

Want to know more?

Spring Picnic details are here.

Sign up to register for the picnic if you’d like to attend (we want to know to expect you).

Day Camp details are here.  Newly-registered scouts will be able to attend Day Camp at the early-bird rate of $60.

Contact the  Cubmaster  directly if you have more questions.

Pirates Game Deadline

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Have you heard?  Pack 843 will be presenting the flag for the National Anthem at PNC Park on May 18th, before taking to the stands to watch our American_Pirate_FlagsPittsburgh Pirates take on the Atlanta Braves.  Cost of the tickets is $15 each, and includes a Pittsburgh Pirates hat.  All scouts MUST be in uniform to go onto the field.  The game begins at 7:05, but we will need to assemble earlier (6:25) to get prepared.

We need to finalize our order with the Pirates by April 18th.  So far we have over EIGHTY people attending with the Pack, but time is running out!  If you want to go, you better sign up NOW!

You can, and then either complete a Scout Account withdrawal form, or send a check (made out to “Pack 843”).  Mail your payment to:

Jeff Morneweck
109 Campbell Ave.
Cuddy, PA   15031

Cubmobile Reminder

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Just a reminder that the Frontier District Cubmobile races are this Saturday at Settler’s Cabin Park, in the Wave Pool parking lot.  Registration runs from 8:30 to noon.

Scouts should wear long pants, close-toed shoes or boots, and bring a helmet and gloves.

Right now, the forecast is for a high of 52 and windy.  That means it is going to be COLD on that hill.  Please dress warm for the event, and have a blast!

Pittsburgh Pirates Color Guard

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PNC_ParkOn May 18th, Pack 843 will be serving as the Color Guard for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Our pack will be be going onto the field at PNC Park and presenting the flag for the National Anthem.  Afterwards, we will have seats in section 310 to watch the Pirates battle the Atlanta Braves.

The cost of the tickets is $15 each, and includes a Pittsburgh Pirates hat.  All scouts MUST be in uniform to go onto the field.  The game begins at 7:05, but we will need to assemble earlier (6:25) to get prepared.

You can, and pay with Scout Account money, or send a check (made out to “Pack 843”).  Mail your payment to:

Jeff Morneweck
109 Campbell Ave.
Cuddy, PA   15031

Raingutter Regatta April 20th

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regatta time!The Pack 843 Raingutter Regatta will be held during our April Pack Meeting, at 7:00 on Friday April 20th at the pavilion behind Zion Lutheran Church.  It is outside so dress appropriately.  All the boat kits for the Raingutter Regatta have been distributed to the den leaders.  If you did not get a boat kit yet, you should contact your den leader.The rules are the same as last year, and are available on the “resources” page or directly from this link.  In summary:  Make the boat look like the one on the box — no box or cup sails are allowed.  Decorate the boat the way you want, and we will have a vote for Best In Show.  During the race, two boys will go head-to-head, using their own wind power to move their boat.

Frontier District Cubmobile April 2nd

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On your marks, get set,…..GO!  The Frontier District Cubmobile Races will be held Saturday, April 2nd in the  Settler’s Cabin Wave pool parking lot.

Cubmobile RaceWhat 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!  Linked is a pdf file with instructions and race details.  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 2nd.  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 (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.