Troop 248 Court of Honor

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Pack 843 scouts and their families are invited to the

Court Of HonorTroop 248 Court of Honor
Sunday January 29 @ 2:00 pm:
And a National Eagle Scout Court of Honor
At the new North Fayette Community Center located in Donaldson Park, next door to the  Donaldson Elementary School

The troop Court of Honor is where scouts will receive awards they have earned in the past quarter, and the National Eagle Scout Court of Honor: The Eagle Scout is scouting’s highest honor: only 2 of every 100 male youth are ever able to earn this award. On this day you will witness the presentation of 6 youth from Troop 248 receive the Eagle Scout.

A Busy Week

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It’s going to be a busy week, so make sure you are ready!

Wednesday there are den meetings at the SF Elementary School.

Saturday (Jan 21st) is the Pinewood Derby Weight-In, at Zion Lutheran Church from 10 Am to Noon.  All scouts who want to race on the 28th need to bring their cars to the Weigh-In!

At the the meeting or at the Weigh-In, we will be accepting Hoagie Orders.  Saturday is the LAST date to turn them in!  Remember you need two forms for hoagie sales:   and Hoagie Summary Sheet.  Please bring the full payment in one check made out to Pack 843.

At the meeting or the Weigh-In you can also turn in reservations for the Blue and Gold Banquet, being held February 26th at Fairview Firehall Sunset Room.  All the information about the Blue and Gold is in this post.

Wolf Den 3 is continuing to collect food for the food bank as part of their Wolf Service Project.  If you would like to contribute, you can bring non-perishable items to the Saturday Weigh-In.

Hoagie Sale!

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hoagies!We are kicking off the first Hoagie sales for 2017.  This fundraiser is designed exclusively for the Cub Scouts’ personal account.  For every hoagie sold, the Scout will earn $3.50.  This money will be deposited directly into their scout account.  These funds can be utilized for Day or Resident Camp, Pack Dues, or any other scout-related activities throughout the year.

This year we are getting our hoagies from Shop n Save in Heidelberg.   Everyone I talked to said these hoagies were REALLY good!  They are 12” hoagies.  We can offer a choice of Deluxe Italian, Ham, Roast Beef, or Turkey, at $7.00.  Each hoagie comes with lettuce, tomato and dressing packaged separately.  PLEASE ASK FOR MONEY AT THE TIME OF ORDERING.

Print these TWO forms for hoagie sales:   and Hoagie Summary Sheet. The order form is for taking orders and the Summary Sheet is the sheet to return with one check made payable to “Pack 843”.

Important Dates:

When can I start selling?  

  • TODAY!

When and where can I turn in my form and check?  

  • Tuesday, 1/17/17 – Committee Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church
  • Wednesday, 1/18/17 – Den Meeting at South Fayette Elementary School
  • Saturday 1/21/17 Pinewood Derby Weigh-ins at Zion Lutheran Church

Where and when do I pick up my order?

  • Wednesday, 2/1/17 – Hoagies MUST to be picked up at the Den Meeting at Elementary School.  If you cannot be there to pick up your order you will need to find someone to pick up your order for you.  I do NOT have the space to keep your hoagies for you.

You may call me at 412-526-3591 or message me through scoutbook.

Anu Gupta – Hoagie Honcho

Blue and Gold Banquet, February 26th

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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.

Blue and Gold cakeAll 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 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.

 

Troop 248 Ice Skating

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Webelos I and II scouts and their parents have an opportunity to participate in an event with a local Boy Scout troop.  Troop 248 has an ice skating event scheduled for Friday December 23 at the RMU Skating Complex from 7 to 9 pm.  Cost is $5.00/youth; $7.00/adult; and $3.00 skate rental as needed.  A permission  slip is available here — please sign it and bring it along with you to the rink.

Caroling on Thursday

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There is NOT a den meeting this Wednesday.

The Pack will be singing Christmas Carols at Washington Commons (528 Dewey Avenue in Bridgeville) on Thursday, December 22, 2016.  We will meet there at 6:30, and begin caroling at 7:00.  We should be done by 8:00 p.m.   There will NO regular den meetings on the 21st.

The songs we will be singing are available in this pdf (ignore the date on the booklet).  We will bring about 30 booklets of the songs with us.  Parents are encouraged to sing with us as well.

If anyone has any questions, you can contact mark@gubinskylaw.com

Holiday Party Sign-up Reminder

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carnival-gamesREMINDER: 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!

Caroling Thursday, Dec. 22nd

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carolingThe Pack will be singing Christmas Carols at Washington Commons (528 Dewey Avenue in Bridgeville) on Thursday, December 22, 2016.  We will meet there at 6:30, and begin caroling at 7:00.  We should be done by 8:00 p.m.   There will NO regular den meetings on the 21st.

The songs we will be singing are available in this pdf (ignore the date on the booklet).  We will bring about 30 booklets of the songs with us.  Parents are encouraged to sing with us as well.

If anyone has any questions, you can contact mark@gubinskylaw.com

Den Meetings Wedneday – Dues must be PAID

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There will be Den Meetings on Wednesday, December 7th.  Our yearly rechartering with the BSA has to be turned in this weekend, so this your last chance to pay dues and get rechartered with the Pack.  Please stop by the front desk if you still owe money for the new Scouting year.  We will also have the Pinewood Derby car kits for all scouts who have paid.

Holiday Party December 18th

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carnivalThe Pack 843 Holiday Party and Carnival is 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 class=”aBn” tabindex=”0″ data-term=”goog_791729149″>Thursday December 15th so sign up NOW on the sign-up page!

The Pack also asks that each family bring one or more 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.

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