CUB SCOUTS IN ACTION!
What's new as of November 14, 2008
Pack News
We sold $35,000 worth of POPCORN - woo-hoo!!! What should we do with Mr. Ruocco?!?! Vote here.
What a great time we had at our Family Campout! Check out the pictures here.
Here is information on our religious awards.
Click here to see how Scouting impacts other lives.
Upcoming Dates & Events
| Event | Date | Type | Description | Cost | Sign-up |
| Pack Meeting | |||||
| Monday, December 15th 6:30-8:00 | Pack Meeting | Toys for Tots - The Marines will be here to collect toys for the holidays. Please bring a new unwrapped toy. | $0 | n/a | |
| Pack Meeting | |||||
| Monday, January 12th
6:30-8:00 |
Pack Meeting | The Webelos will receive their Webelos badge. To get excited for the upcoming Pinewood Derby, the boys will participate in the annual "boxwood derby". Each den will decorate their own racecar box, put it on wheels, add a driver, strap on a helmet and race the other dens. | $0 | n/a | |
| Ski Trip | |||||
| Sunday, January 18th –
Monday, January 19th
Winterplace Ski Resort |
Council Trip | SCOUTS ON SKIS - Mecklenburg County Council Ski Outing at WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT. Cost includes: Full Day Lift Ticket, Ski Equipment Rental, 90 minute lesson and a meal voucher. There is NO better deal than this!!! Information to follow on available hotels. | $49 | December Pack Meeting | |
| Scouting for Food | |||||
| Saturday, January 23rd – Saturday, Feb 7th | Service Project | The Cub Scouts assist Loaves and Fishes in their annual food drive. Leave pre-printed grocery bags with your neighbors to fill, collect them on a specified date and bring them to the scout hut on Saturday morning, Feb. 7th. Last year Pack 15 collected 1000 pounds of food. | $0 | n/a | |
| Pinewood Derby | |||||
| Friday, January 30th – Saturday, January 31st | Pack Event | Race your car against the Cub Scouts from your Pack. Car kits are distributed at the December Pack meeting. Friday evening is car inspection and Saturday morning is the race. Awards are offered in various categories. (see website for rules) A concession stand is provided. | $0 | n/a | |
| Blue and Gold Banquet | |||||
| Saturday, February 7th
5:00-8:00
The Dining Hall at Belk Scout Camp |
Pack Event | All boys and their families are invited to attend this annual dinner celebration of the anniversary of cub scouts. Each den will have a uniform inspection, so get those patches sewn on. This year's theme is Pirates of the Carolinas - each den will decorate their table following this theme. | TBD | January Pack Meeting | |
| Charlotte Checkers Scout Night | |||||
| Saturday, February 21st
7:00PM
Time Warner Cable Arena |
Council Event | Each Scout will receive an official patch for attending this game. This game will also serve as a collection point for the Scouting for Food program so bring a canned or non-perishable food item to receive a complimentary ticket for a future game. Also, stick around after the game and we will have our picture taken with Chubby! | $12 | January Pack Meeting | |
| Pack Meeting | |||||
| Monday, February 23rd 6:30-8:00 | Pack Meeting | Hot Dog, it's time to Re-charter. Come for free hotdogs with all the fixin's and sign up for another fun year of cub scouts - Bring your checkbooks. | TBD | n/a | |
| Pack Meeting | |||||
| Monday, March 23rd 6:30-8:00 | Pack Meeting | The second year Webelos receive their Arrow of Light award and "cross over" to Boy Scouts. This ceremony is a must see!! | $0 | n/a | |
| Spring Trip | |||||
| Friday, March 27th –
Saturday, March 28th
Ripley's Aquarium - Myrtle Beach on Friday night. Myrtle Beach State Park on Saturday morning. |
Pack Trip | Sleep with the Sharks. Arrive at the Aquarium at 8:00PM. Take a self guided tour and scavenger hunt. Paint a pillow case. Have a snack. And then sleep under the see-through Shark Tank!!! Spend Saturday morning hiking the Myrtle Beach State Park, visit the Nature Center and have a Pack Cookout for lunch at the park. | $55 | February Pack Meeting | |
| Pack Meeting | |||||
| Monday, April 20th 6:30-8:00 | Pack Meeting | Final Meeting of the school year. The Bears and Tigers will be awarded their badges and all boys will "graduate" to the next rank. They will receive a handbook, neckerchief and slide for next year. | $0 | n/a | |
View our entire 2008-09 Calendar
Looking back...
2008/09
Here is the newsletter for September.
2007/08
Here is the newsletter for January.
Here is the newsletter for December.
Here is the newsletter for November.
Here is the newsletter for October.
Here is the newsletter for September.
2006/07
Here is the newsletter for April.
Here is the newsletter for March.
Here is the newsletter for January/February.
Here is the newsletter for December.
Here is the newsletter for November.
Here is the newsletter for October.
Here is the newsletter for September.
2005/06
Here is the newsletter for February.
Here is the newsletter for December.
Here is the newsletter for November.
Here is the newsletter for October.
Here is the newsletter for September.
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Last updated October 1, 2008