Christmas Caroling This Wednesday

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The pack is scheduled to sing Christmas Carols at Washington Commons on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.  We should be done by 8:00 p.m.

The songs we will be singing are available in this pdf.  Please print these out and have your boys practice prior to Wednesday so that they are familiar with the songs.  Parents are encouraged to sing with us as well.

We will bring about 30 booklets of the songs with us next week.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me at mark@gubinskylaw.com

Pinewood Derby Rules

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Pinewood DerbyThe official Pack rules for the 2015 Pinewood Derby have now been posted. The Derby will be held on Saturday, January 24th.  Please follow these links to

the Official Pack 843 Pinewood Derby Rules (doc) or

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.  You car cannot exceed 5 ounces, or the dimensions posted in the rules.

Weigh-in for the cars will be held on Saturday, January 17th from 10 AM to Noon.  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.

Holiday Party Dec. 12th

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All scouts and their families are invited to join us for the Pack 843 Holiday Party on Friday, December 12th.  snow_globeThe party will begin at 7:00 PM at the Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department hall.  A main course and drinks will be provided, and all families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.  Activities include our monthly pack meeting and advancements, holiday crafts, and a holiday movie.

If you can attend, please register on the sign-up page.

This will also be the last chance to pay your dues before our yearly rechartering.

Den Meeting Wednesday

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The next den meetings will be on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Elementary School.

Dues for the new year need to paid now!

  • If you haven’t paid your dues for the new year, please remember to stop by the front desk and get those paid.
  • If your dues are already paid but you haven’t received your Pinewood Derby car kit yet, then your Den Leader should have them.
  • If you need to pay dues and won’t be there on Wednesday, please let us know!  Rechartering will be happening soon, and scouts without their dues paid will not be included in the new charter.  Reply to this message, or send an email to cubmaster (at) pack843.org.

 

Caroling — December 17th

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carolingOn Wednesday, December 17th the Pack will be caroling at Washington Commons, 528 Dewey Avenue in Bridgeville.  We will meet there at 6:30, and begin caroling at 7:00.  There will not be regular den meetings on the 17th.

If you can attend, please drop a note to Mark Gubinsky (mark@gubinskylaw.com) and let him know.

Remember what Santa says:  “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”  (I learned that from an elf).

Troop 2 Pancake Breakfast

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The Boy Scouts of Troop 2 in Bridgeville will be holding their annual Pancake Breakfast this weekend — Sunday November 23rd.  The event takes place at Holy Child school in Bridgeville, from 8 AM until 1 PM.  All you can eat pancakes and sausage!  The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children under 5 OR for scouts in uniform!  Tickets are available at the door (or stop by the front desk at the den meeting and pick some up).

Help support Scouting in your community!

Den and Pack Meeting This Week

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The next den meetings will be on Wednesday, November 19th at the Elementary School.  Check with your Den Leader if you don’t know the exact time.  Your den leader should also be able to provide the balance you own for your yearly dues — these will be collected at the Pack Meeting on Friday

On Friday, November 21st, we will be having the Pack Meeting and Talent Show,  7:00 in the Middle School auditorium.  You will be able to pay the balance on your yearly dues at the meeting.  All scouts with fully paid dues will receive their Pinewood Derby car kit.

Help Needed! Church Cleanup

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ScoutsAtWorkEvery year the Zion Lutheran Church (our Pack’s charter organization) does a fall clean-up day, and invites the Cub Scouts to pitch in.   This year the clean-up day will be on Saturday, November 22nd.  They will begin about 9:00.

Bob Long, the Den 11 den leader, will be helping to coordinate the Pack’s effort.  Please contact him at longre93 (at) gmail.com with any questions, or to let him know that you can help.  The church has asked that helpers bring work gloves and an extra rake if you have one.  If you wear your uniform, then everyone will be able to tell that our Pack is helping out (and that’s good publicity!)

This is a great chance for the boys to show the Church how much we appreciate their support.  It adds community service hours to their scout record, and (believe it!) the boys will have a good time pitching in.

Haunted Cabin

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Haunted CabinCome meet the Ghosts and Ghoulies, the Three Legged Beasties, and all the Critters that call the cabin their home.  Some are small and some are tall, some are covered in hair, some will give you a frightful stare.  No matter what critter you meet on your journey, they are all “just dying” to meet you at the Haunted Cabin 2014!

Troop 248 in Oakdale will be running their annual Haunted Cabin on October 22, 23, 24, and 25, at 248 Clinton Ave, Oakdale, from 7:00 to 9:00 each night.

As a Pack, we will be going to the Cabin together in Thursday, October 23rd.  We’ll meet in front of the cabin at 7:30.  As a group, everyone will receive the discounted admission rate of $3.

So come out on Thursday and have a scary good time, while helping to support local Scouting!  Refreshments will be available, too.  (Standard disclaimer:  this may be a little too scary for some younger scouts.  Use your best judgement about your own kids.)

Fall Hayride, This Sunday!

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Pack HayrideTime for the Pack 843 Fall Hayride, Sunday October 19th!  The event starts at 3:00 PM at Boy’s Home Park (near Hogan Field, Boy’s Home Rd. off of Battle Ridge Rd.).  Planned festivities include

  • Advancements and awards
  • Pie throwing at the Cubmaster
  • Dinner
  • Hayride
  • A pumpkin patch (thanks to the new South Fayette Giant Eagle)
  • A visit from Oakridge Fire Dept.

Remember to bring the side dish or dessert you signed up for.  Seating is always limited, so bring lawn chairs if you can.