Cub Scout Pack 254: March 2013

"WHAT'S IN STORE FOR PACK 254?"

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Beginning September 8th, 2015, Pack 254 will begin meeting on TUESDAY NIGHTS instead of Mondays! This change will help integrate our older scouts with Troop 254 who meet on Tuesdays. Meetings will be from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

July 11th: Pack 254 will be going camping in Hillsville, Virginia. If you want more information, contact Darrin Jordan at djordan@windstream.net.

August: Back to Scouts Pool Party...more information to come

If you are interested in finding out more about our Pack, please contact me at djordan@windstream.net.

DARRIN D. JORDAN
CUBMASTER

TIGER DEN SCHEDULE:

DEN LEADERS: TIGER CUB PARENTS

All Tiger Cub Parents are required to sign up to lead the Tiger Den in activities for at least two meetings during the year. Please contact Darrin Jordan at 704 239 8120 or djordan@windstream.net to sign up.

THE TIGER DEN WILL BEGIN REGULAR MEETINGS ON SEPTEMBER 22nd. ON THAT DATE, WE WILL HAVE AN IMPORTANT MEETING THAT WILL DESCRIBE THE TIGER PROGRAM HERE AT PACK 254.

THERE ARE A FEW RULES THAT APPLY TO THE TIGER PROGRAM AT PACK 254. PLEASE REVIEW THEM AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

1. The Tiger Cub must have an adult stay and participate with him during all meetings.

2. The Tiger Cub's parent/adult partner must sign up to be responsible for leading the Tiger Den as the need arises. Obviously the more Tiger Cubs there are, the less your turn will come around. A list will be circulated each week until all spots are filled. You should schedule activity to last at least 45 minutes.

3. The Tiger Cub's parent/adult partner is responsible for reporting to the CubMaster when the Tiger Cub has completed Achievements/Electives. A spread sheet will be provided to report these activities.

SCHEDULE:

Sept 22nd: Parent's Meeting; Boys meet and greet.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

CHRISTMAS TIME AT PACK 254 = BAKING COOKIES AND CAROLING

It's become a tradition at Pack 254 every December. In anticipation of celebrating the birth of Jesus, Pack 254 gets into the Christmas spirit by baking cookies and sharing those cookies and song when we go out to a local nursing home and sing to the residents. This year was no different; Pack 254 spent Saturday, December 15th baking over 30 dozen cookies and then we loaded up the church bus and went to Big Elm Nursing Home and shared our cookies and sang Christmas carols to residents of Big Elm. We had a great time doing both and hope that we left Big Elm better than we found it. Thanks to all who came out to share their Christmas spirit.

SIGHTS (WITHOUT THE SOUND) FROM OUR SPRING TRIP TO THE NORTH CAROLINA OUTER BANKS

Below are some pictures from our Spring Trip to the North Carolina Outer Banks:

Saturday, March 2, 2013

PACK 254 PARTICIPATES IN THE KANNAPOLIS CHRISTMAS PARADE

On December 8th, 2012, Pack 254 again participated in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. Approximately 20 Cub Scouts from Pack 254 waved at adoring fans as they rode either in the back of Matthew Trick's pickup truck or on the trailer that he pulled. All Cub Scouts wore Santa hats as we listened to Christmas music to put everyone in the spirit of the season. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a sucessful and fun time for Pack 254.

PACK 254'S ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY- FEBRUARY 23RD, 2013

On February 23rd, 2013, Pack 254 held its annual Pinewood Derby at Bethpage United Methodist Church. Along with the Pinewood Derby, families and friends of the participants had a chance to support Boy Scout Troop 254's annual hotdog sale which is held each year in conjunction with the Pinewood Derby. Pack 254 had a record number of cars to enter this year; 36 members of Pack 254 raced their home-made cars in the competition. Each car had its own unique quality and design and everyone had a great time.

After the competition in the double elimination tournament was over, there was one car that had beat the field; Joshua Storie (Bear) finished in first place, Harrison Shepherd (Webelos I) finished in 2nd place and Jacob Haywood (Webelos II) finished 3rd in his last Pinewood Derby. Also winning trophies were Best Design- Lachlan Jacklin (Tiger); Best Paint- Greyson Cress (Tiger); Most Original- Alex Furr (Tiger); and Best Built- Tanner Fowler (Webelos II). Every Scout who participated exemplified the core value of sportsmanship and everyone followed the Cub Scout Motto- "Do Your Best"! Great job to everyone who participated.

2013 Winners at Pack 254's Pinewood Derby
Front row: Lachlan Jackling, Greyson Cress, Joshual Storie, Harrison Shepherd
Back row: Tanner Fowler, Alex Furr, Jacob Haywood

PACK 254 COME IN 1ST AND 2ND AT THE KANNAPOLIS DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY

Joshua Storie (left) and Harrison Shepherd (right) win 2nd and 1st place
respectfully in the Kannapolis District Pinewood Derby- March 2nd, 2013

Three members of Pack 254 competed in the Kannapolis District Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 2nd at the Carolina Mall in Concord. Harrison Shepherd (Webelos I), Joshua Storie (Bear) and Joshua Carver (Webelos I) participated with Harrison Shepherd finishing in 1st place, Joshua Storie in 2nd place and Joshua Carver made a good showing finishing 10th. There were approximately 30 Cub Scouts from around the Kannapolis District who competed. Harrison also took the Fan Choice award with his American Flag car which was featured at Pack 254's Pinewood Derby on February 23rd. Both Harrison and Joshua Storie are eligible to move on to the Council Pinewood Derby race which is usually run in May. Congratulations to Harrionson, Joshua Storie and Joshua Carver from Pack 254 and good luck to Harrison and Joshua Storie as they move on to the Council Derby.

Joshua Storie (left), Harrison Shepherd (middle) and Joshua Carver (right) compete
at the Kannapolis District Pinewood Derby- March 2nd, 2013

PACK 254 GENERAL INFORMATION

Below is a list of important information that you and your Scout need to know about the upcoming Scout year. Please read it over with your Scout.

Ø The Scout year will begin for the Wolf, Bear and Webelos Dens on Monday, September 8th. The Tiger Den (1st Graders) will begin Monday, September 22nd.

Ø Scouts must be escorted to their respective Dens each Scout night. This is in case you don’t receive information that the Den is meeting somewhere else on a night.

Ø Scouts must be picked up in the Scout room each night. There is too much traffic in the church parking lot to allow the boys to go up to the parking lot to find you.

Ø The Scouts are to go straight to their Dens when they arrive each week. A CLOSING will be held at approximately 7:50 pm. There will be a time during closing for you to receive important announcements and Parents must be present.

Ø Scouts need to bring their handbooks to each meeting. There is a certain amount of work that CAN and MUST be done at home. Please work with your Scout at home and make sure the Den Leader is aware of what you completed at home. YOUR SCOUT IS ASKED TO WEAR HIS CLASS A UNIFORM TO ALL SCOUT MEETINGS UNLESS HIS DEN LEADERS DIRECT OTHERWISE.

Ø Dues are $1.00 each week and should be paid when you initially check into your Den. It would be great if you would have your Scout do something to earn his $1.00 each week as we are trying to teach our Scouts to earn their way in life.

Ø Attendance and participation is an important and necessary part of Scouts. It is especially important this year as our SCOUTS EARN THEIR WAY TO PAY FOR THE SPRING TRIP.

Ø SPRING TRIP: WE WILL BE GOING TO WASHINGTON, DC THIS YEAR. YOUR SCOUT'S PARTICIPATION IN DEN MEETINGS AS WELL AS FUNDRAISERS IS AN IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY PART OF HELPING THE PACK FUND THIS TRIP.

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT I AM AVAILABLE AT ANY TIME TO DISCUSS PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS YOU HAVE OR JUST TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. JUST CALL ME (704 239 8120) OR EMAIL ME (DJORDAN@WINDSTREAM.NET).

DARRIN D. JORDAN,
CUBMASTER

Cub Scout Pack 254

"WHAT'S IN STORE FOR PACK 254?"

TIGER DEN SCHEDULE:

WOLF DEN SCHEDULE

BEAR DEN SCHEDULE

"WEBELOS I" SCHEDULE

"WEBELOS II" SCHEDULE

Important Dates