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.
March Pack Meeting – “Skulls and Skins”
Pack 843 parents and scouts,
The Pack meeting for March is this Friday March 23, 7pm at Zion Lutheran Church on Washington Pike in Bridgeville. We will not be providing food or drink for this pack meeting and the itinerary is as follows (not necessarily in order):
- Setup/Opening (Webelos I)
- Advancements
- Hand out boats to Den Leaders (for April Raingutter Regatta)
- Friends of Scouting Presentation (Frontier District Rep)
- Skulls and Skins Presentation (Allegheny Co. Park Ranger)
- Closing/Cleanup (Webelos I and other scouts)
Skulls and Skins will teach the boys about things they may find while hiking that might be of interest to them. Examples will be brought in for the boys to touch and experience.
As with all Pack meetings, Full Dress Uniform is the dress code along with best behavior. Looking forward to seeing you there!
** REMINDER ** Resident Camp early bird payment is due in full by March 23, 2018. Give check/scout withdrawl form to Deekota. Make checks out to Pack 843. See Resident Camp post at pack843.org for more information or contact Deekota at (deekota.yadav@gmail.com).
CUB AND WEBELOS SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP
CUB AND WEBELOS SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP
Cub and Webelos Scout Resident Camp is the ultimate Cub Scout camping experience! Scouts, the leaders, and parents/guardians stay overnight for three days at Laurel Highlands Council’s Cub Scout Resident Camp – Camp Independence at Heritage Reservation. Activities include many of the favorites from day camp like BB guns and archery and also include swimming, boating, campfires, climbing, and more. Webelos Scouts get to do even more!
At resident camps, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts camp overnight. Every year, the resident camp has a different theme and different adventures. This year’s theme is Wild West!
CAMP INDEPENDENCE
Located at Heritage Reservation in Farmington, PA and opened in 1991, Camp Independence is the ultimate adventure for Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and their families. From our incredible staff to the 270-acre Lake Courage, to Ft. Washington, the ship, or Webelos Discovery Area, Camp Independence has adventure around every turn.
**DATES**
Current 1st and 2nd graders (tigers and wolves) always go together to the cubscout session and current 3rd and 4th graders (bears and webelos) always go together to the webelos session.
This year resident camp for “CUBSCOUT SESSION” is June 17th through June 20rd (Sun through Wed)
This year resident camp for “WEBELOS SESSION” is June 20th though June 23rd (Wed through Sat).
Just look at it in regard to the kids’ current ranks or grades as of today.
**COST**
The cost for camp is $215 for a kid and $120 for adult (early bird is $200 for a kid and $110 for an adult). So if both parents wanted to go with one kid, the early bird cost would be $420.
A few items that require your attention are listed below. The pre-camp process is going to be a little more burdensome than in years past because the council now has a much stricter clearance process for all adults attending camp.
Early bird payment is due in full by March 23, 2018. Give check/scout withdrawl form to Deekota.
Medical Forms (A and B pages only)
The medical forms that need to be completed for each adult and boy attending camp can be found at:
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/healthsafety/pdf/680-001_ab.pdf
I will also need a copy of the front and back of the health insurance card for each adult and boy attending camp.
Please email copies of the completed forms (medical form parts A and B; front and back of insurance card; and supplemental form) for each adult and boy to Deekota Yadav ( deekota.yadav@gmail.com ).
I would like to have all completed forms back by May 1, 2018.
Background Clearances
Each adult attending camp needs to complete three background clearances this year. Fortunately, they are easy to obtain on line. As noted below, this process will only be burdensome if you have lived in PA for less than 10 years.
You need the following clearances:
1.State Police Record Check: You can use this link to obtain on line:
2.Child Abuse History Report. You can use this link to obtain on line:
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
3.Volunteer Verification. If you have lived in Pa for at least ten years, just complete the attached form. If you have lived in Pa for less than 10 years, you will need an FBI fingerprint check. You can use this link to obtain one:
https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index.htm(select the department of human services link)
Youth Protection Training
Each adult attending camp must complete the BSA Youth Protection Training. This can be done on line and takes about 30 minutes or less. The website is:
http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx
You will have to create an account in order to complete the training. You can print out a certificate at the end of the training.
Please email copies of the completed forms (state police, abuse, volunteer verification and youth protection training) for each adult to Deekota Yadav (deekota.yadav@gmail.com)
I would like to have all completed forms back by May 1, 2018. If you are already an adult leader for the pack or another organization, you may already have these clearances. If so, I will need copies.
Mandatory Parents Meeting
We will be having a mandatory parents meeting before the trip. Deekota will be setting this up and letting us know. If you cannot attend the meeting, you will need to contact Deekota to go over a few issues prior to camp.
Pre-Camp Swim Test (for adults and cubscouts)
We are in the process of scheduling the test with South Fayette Middle school and will let you know as soon as we have confirmed a date.
Financial Assistance available for Summer Camp – deadline is March 1st
Laurel Highlands Council has some financial assistance (Camperships) available for Scouts to use towards their summer camp fees. This is for Scouts that have a financial hardship that would prevent them from otherwise attending camp. The maximum available is half the discounted fee. The discounted fee (paid in full by April 1st) is $370, so the max available is $185.
The deadline to apply is March 1, which means the application must be at Flag Plaza by March 1st. No postmarks here, the application must arrive by the 1st. The application has to be signed by Mr. Miller, so the sooner it’s completed the better.
Here’s the link to the application:
Our Blue & Gold Banquet is fast approaching. Reservations must be received this week.
Our Blue & Gold Banquet almost here! Reservations and payment must be made by this Friday, February 16th
Click HERE for Reservation form.
More details:
On February 25th, 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 25th from 3 to 6 PM at Fairview VFD Banquet Hall. This is a great event for scouts of all ages.
All boys are also invited to participate in the Cake Contest (see rule below).
Scouts must be in full uniform for this event.
Ticket prices are as follows:
$12.00 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 and include a check for the proper amount made payable to “Pack 843” or pay with you scout account (forms are under the Resources link at the top of our webpage). Then:
Mail it to Cara Robitaille (address on the form)
OR drop it off (Thursday or Friday from 11am – 7pm): Karen Billingham | 7022 Clubview Dr. | Bridgeville, PA 15017
Flyers and scout account withdrawal forms are available on our webpage.
* 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 1st, 2nd & 3rd 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.
3 Events: Pancakes, Scout Sunday and Blue & Gold Banquet!
Today, Sunday, February 11th:
Troop 2: I just wanted to inform everyone about Scout Sunday on February 11, 2018 at Bethany. If you are interested, the scouts will be meeting at Bethany at 10:30 am to prepare for the event. This is a full Class A dress event.
Troop 248: Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast today from 8 am to 2 pm at the Oakdale Community Center. Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Senior Citizens, $3 Children (under age 6). Price includes Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Cup and Drink. All proceeds will benefit the preservation of the Boy Scout Cabin on Clinton Avenue, the home of Boy Scout Troop 248 since 1933.
Reservations Due this week: Pack 843: Blue and Gold Banquet is 2 weeks from today! We ask all of our Cub Scouts to attend to support our Arrow of Light Scouts crossing over to Boy Scouts. Also, this is our Pack Event for the month. We will have an award ceremony for all our Cub Scouts AND don’t forget the cake contest! The Blue & Gold Registration Form (click here for form) must be returned to Cara Robitaille this week.
Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast Feb 11th
When: Sunday, February 11th from 8 am to 2 pm
Where: Oakdale Community Center
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Senior Citizens, $3 Children (under age 6)
Includes Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Cup and Drink.
All proceeds will benefit the preservation of the Boy Scout Cabin on Clinton Avenue, the home of Boy Scout Troop 248 since 1933.
Den Meetings Cancelled Tonight
Due to South Fayette School Closing today, we will NOT have our regular scheduled Den meetings tonight, 2/7.
Anyone can enter Best in Show at Frontier Derby Race on Feb 3rd.
Congratulations to our Best in Show Winners! However, ANYONE CAN ENTER for Best of Show at Frontier Derby Race on Saturday, February 3rd. The Derby races will be at The Mall at Robinson (inside the mall). Cost to register is $5 pre-registration or $7 the day of the race.
Best of Show is scheduled to start at 3:00pm. Please be there 15 minutes prior to scheduled start.
I have attached the Link to register for the Pinewood Derby! If you are planning to race at the Mall at Robinson, you need to register at https://scoutingevent.com/527-FTpinewoodmallshow2018com
Best in Show winners for Pack 843:
Arrow of Light – Tyler Mickey
Webelos – Cody Campbell
Bear – Gabriel Sommer
Wolf – Aiden Belardi
Tiger – Liam Barksdale
Congratulations to our Pinewood Derby winners!
Congratulations to our List of Pinewood Derby Winners. If you placed 1st or 2nd in your rank you are invited to participate in the Frontier Pinewood Derby race. If 1st or 2nd place winner is not able to race please let me know so we can send the 3rd place winner in your place. Scroll down for information on the race and how to register.
Arrow of Light
1st. Kevin Clayton
2nd. William Moore
3rd. Andre Rondon
Webelos
1st. Milan Gupta
2nd. Nathan Henderson
3rd. Jayadev Reddy
Bears
1st. Dylan Marx
2nd. Elijah Rexrode
3rd. Wyatt Massimino
Wolf
1st. Logan Brezler
2nd. Caleb Ford
3rd. Owen Wenger
Tiger
1st. Arjun Yadev
2nd. Mason Lester
3rd. Liam Barksdale
I have attached the Link to register for the Pinewood Derby! If you are planning to race at the Mall at Robinson, you need to register at https://scoutingevent.com/527-FTpinewoodmallshow2018com
IF you are a 1st or 2nd place winner but are not able to race or do not wish to race, PLEASE let me know so the 3rd place winner can go in your place.
The race is on Saturday, February 3rd at THE MALL AT ROBINSON (usually across from Starbuck’s in the mall).
The cost is $5.00 if you Pre-Register, $7.00 on the day of the Race (cash or check only)
Schedule for Race Day:
8:30 am Tiger Check in
9:00 am Opening
9:05 am Tiger Races
10:30 am Wolf Races
12:00 pm Bear Races
1:30 pm Webelos and AOL Races (Webelos II)
3:00pm Grand Race Off / Best of Show
*** Please check in 30 minutes prior to your race time ***
>>IMPORTANT<<
All Cars MUST comply with the derby rules. A copy of the rules is available at: http://tinyurl.com/2017PWD
Please let me know if you have any questions.