Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world.
We hope to see you there!
Our February Pack meeting is our Annual Blue & Gold Banquet. This event is at the Fairview Firehall (Sunset Room) on Sunday, February 28th from 3:00 – 6:00pm. The Pack meeting will start with our Opening Ceremony with the Award Ceremony for all Dens. Buffet dinner to follow. After dinner we will have our Arrow of Light Ceremony for our AOL Scouts and our Crossover Ceremony for our AOL scouts crossing over to a Troop. Please print this :Blue & Gold RSVP sheet. Fill out the bottom of the sheet and mail it in to the address on the sheet ON or BEFORE February 18th.
This year we have 8 scouts crossing over to 3 different Troops. This is a great event where the younger scouts learn about the Arrow of Light Award and have exposure to local area Troops. I encourage all scouts and families to join us for this event. Since there is a buffet dinner, there is a cost for this event which can be paid by cash, check (made out to Pack 843) or your scout account. If you have any questions, please reach out to your den leader.
Due to Covid-19, we will be distancing as much as possible and ask all scouts and families to remain seated as much as possible. Masks must be worn unless actively eating or drinking. Also, this year we will NOT be having our normal cake decorating contest.REMEMBER – You will need to fill out and return the RSVP by Wednesday, February 18th.
9:00 AM AOL (Fifth Grade)
9:50 AM Webelo I (Fourth Grade)
10:40 AM Bear (Third Grade)
11:30 AM Wolf (Second Grade)
1:00 PM Tiger (Second Grade)
1:30 PM Lion (Kindergarten))
2:30 PM Winner Races
** Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your race time.
** Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, Scouts do not have to be present on Race Day or Weigh-In.
Weigh in will occur from 6:30-8:00PM on Friday, January 22nd.
LOCATION: Crossroads Church 1120 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
If you have any questions/concerns regarding the Pinewood Derby, please contact Deb Whitewood at whitewoodD@msn.com.
Pack 843 Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, January 23rd at Crossroad Church on Boyce Road across from Ardolino’s Pizzeria. Weigh in will occur on Friday, January 22nd from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
You will be required to leave your car for the races on Saturday. Races on Saturday will be by rank so we have small groups in the church. Masks must be worn at all times. Also new this year, a team of parent volunteers will be handling the cars between races. We are asking for all scouts to sign-up in advance so we can create a schedule that will allow enough time between ranks to wipe down common areas. Please sign up here prior to January 21st. https://pack843.org/sign-ups/?sheet_id=164
** if you still need your Pinewood Derby car, contact Karen Billingham at karen10903@gmail.com
There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to start of the holiday season with us at Camp Guyasuta!
Activities:
Camp Trading Post will be open and there will be food for sale.
Advance tickets can be purchased online.
$10.00 per person Now until November 25
Wristbands will be mailed to you.
Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/527-2020christmasguyasuta
Pre-purchased Wristbands will be mailed until November 20, 2020.
Then they can be picked up at Camp Guyasuta before Wednesday, November 25 or on Saturday, November 28 at the event.
$15.00 per person at the door
Everyone must have a wristband to enter.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Further Questions:
Call 412-782-2669 or Email mike.daniher@scouting.org
CANCELATION POLICY
This event is Snow, Rain or Shine! No refunds.
Over 30 scouts and their family members attended the Pack meeting on a rainy and windy November Sunday. Despite the weather we enjoyed sharing our Den skits, receiving advancements and participating in a service project. The Pack created transition bags for children entering foster care. The bags contain essential items that a child would need their first night in foster care. The bags will be taken to the Foster Love Project in Dormont which will distribute them to foster care agencies in the greater Pittsburgh region.
Over 30 Scouts and their families attended the October Pack meeting on Sunday, October 25th. They enjoyed an afternoon of socializing, decorating their Den’s tent and painting pumpkins. The highlight of the afternoon was Tent & Treating around the decorated tents to receive candy from Den leaders and parent volunteers. Thanks to all of the families who attended and made this afternoon so enjoyable and fun!
Cub Scouts Popcorn Fundraiser is available on the Trail’s End App
Trail’s End Popcorn is our main fund-raising source that helps our Pack do all that we do. This allows the Pack to pay for books, advancements, pinewood derby cars, rain gutter regatta boats and park pavilions for pack meetings, just to name a few. Did you know, in addition to popcorn for sale, there is also chocolate for sale? And…the Scouts can also be supported with a donation to the American Heroes fund.
IT PAYS TO SELL!!!
We are asking all scouts to sell an amount of $425 of popcorn. This will greatly aid the Pack as well as your individual Scout. If your scout sells $425 in popcorn, the profit earned would pay for their dues for next year. Dues for 2021 will need to be paid late November 2020. If your popcorn sales are $425 or greater, then you will not owe any money at this time. Your Scout can also use the funds raised to pay for Resident Camp, Day Camp, or even reimbursements for uniforms and items purchased at the Scout Shop.
Please note: All sales must be entered into the Trail’s End app for your scout and our Pack to receive credit. To set up your Trail’s End account and start selling popcorn, follow the directions below.
TRAILS END APP for Popcorn Sales
Download the app from the App Store or from Google Play.
Click Register and follow the prompts to set up your account.
When setting up your account, please make sure you have chosen the following:
Council = Laurel Highlands
District = Frontier
Unit = Pack 843
There are two ways to participate in the fundraising sales:
Scouts MUST be in uniform to sell popcorn if they choose to sell door to door.
To make an online sale:
PLEASE NOTE: We are encouraging customers to use their own
credit card to pay for their order. However, if a customer wants to pay cash/check,
you must have them make the check out to you.
You will then have to enter their order into the Trail’s End app, including
their address, but use your credit card to pay for their ordered items.
TRAILS END TRAINING
Trail’sEnd offers some training videos in their app. Go to the collapsible side menu, click Training to view resources from Trail’s End. From training videos to door hangars, to business card templates, this page has it all!
If you need assistance, feel free to contact Barbara Reese at harbie1@yahoo.com
or call/text to 412-508-0771.