Sunday, September 19, 2004

Below is the Schedule for Skits and Flag Ceremonies. Flag dens are also responsible for setup/cleanup of the Worship Center at Discovery UMC.

September 2004 - Flag: Tarbox, Skit: Kidd
October 2004 - Flag: Ng, Skit: Gonzalez
November 2004 - Flag: Young, Skit: Bodden
December 2004 - Flag: Kidd, Skit: Tarbox
January 2005 - Flag: Gonzalez, Skit: Ng and Callahan/Pace
February 2005 - Flag: Beatty, Skit: Young
March 2005 - Flag (Opening for B&G Banquet): Bodden, Skit: Beatty
March 2005 - Flag (Closing for B&G Banquet): Callahan/Pace
April 2005 - Flag: Kent, Skit: Canady
May 2005 - Flag: Canady, Skit: Kent

Tigers should do Flag Ceremonies at their den meetings.
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9/13/04 Pack Meeting Announcements and Reminders
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1. Pack 393 Bicyle Safety Rodeo on Sunday 9/26/04 at Discovery UMC lower parking lot. Times by rank: Tiger 2:oo p.m., Wolf 2:30 p.m., Bear 3:00 p.m., Webelo I 3:30 p.m., Webelo II 4:00 p.m. Wear your helmet. Times above are recommended to avoid bottlenecks. If you have a conflict with your posted time, come when you can. WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS.

2. Popcorn forms and money due at Monday October 11, 2004 Pack meeting. Target is $100 per boy.

3. Haunted Weekend forms available at www.vulcandistrict.org (Internet Explorer recommended). Pack 393 is recommending session #6 at Camp Winnataska. This event is a council-wide event and is purely optional.

4. Official Cub Scout unform inspection at the October Pack Meeting. Please make sure your son is dressed correctly. Refer to www.scoutstuff.org and see the link for "Patch Placement".

5. See the Academic and Sports Program (Belt Loop) in the link to the left call Virtual Cub Scout Manual. This was reviewed briefly at the 9/13 Pack meeting.

Friday, September 03, 2004

Here is the Pack 393 2004-2005 Calendar as of 9/1/04

Aug 28 – Saturday 8:30 a.m. Discovery NEW SCOUTS/PARENTS MEETING
Sept 13 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Pack Meeting)
Sept 26 – Sunday 2:00-5:00 p.m. Discovery (Bike Rodeo)
Oct 11 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discover (Pack Meeting)
Oct 23 – Saturday/Sunday (overnight) Camp Winnataska (Haunted Weekend)
Nov 8 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Deer Valley Elementary (Pack Meeting)
Nov 14 – Sunday 2:00 p.m. Moss Rock Preserve (Conservation Day)
Dec 13 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Deer Valley Elementary (Pack Meeting)
Jan 10 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Pack Meeting)
Jan 29 - Saturday 8:00 a.m. Discovery (Pine Wood Derby Racing)
Feb 14 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Pack Meeting & Arrow of Light)
Mar 12 – Saturday (throughout the day) Bessemer (Catfish Pond)
Mar 12 – Saturday 6:30 p.m. Discovery (Blue & Gold)
Mar 14 - Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Webelo II crossover to Boy Scouts)
Apr 11 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Rank Advancement)
Apr 16 – Saturday 1:00 p.m. Camp Winnataska (Pack Campout) *** Postponed ***
April 30 - Saturday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Tannehill State Park (Pack Picnic)
May 9 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Pack Meeting)

The 10 purposes of Cub Scouting are:
1. Character Development
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Good Citizenship
4. Sportsmanship and Fitness
5. Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts