tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61632322009-03-12T06:44:28.525-06:00Cub Scout Pack 393, Hoover, AL 35244Cub Scout Pack 393,
Discovery United Methodist Church,
Vulcan District, Greater Alabama Council,
5487 Stadium Trace Parkway,
Hoover, AL 35244
(Cubmaster - Darrell Dinkel, Phone: 205-424-4883)Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-17737393645193679902009-02-24T07:31:00.001-06:002009-02-24T07:31:18.511-06:00CUB ADVENTURE WEEKEND! April 24-26 and May 1-3 mark Cub Adventure Weekend. This is a great event for the entire family. Your Pack, Den or family can sign up and be a part of two nights of camping at beautiful Camp Comer. What a great way to spend the weekend! For more information http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=53252. Staff Applications are being accepted Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-30598441146993484112009-02-23T09:52:00.004-06:002009-02-23T11:17:28.253-06:00March Pack MeetingThe pack meeting for March will be a bit different. We will start earlier (6:00) and it will be at a different location (St. Mark Methodist church). We will be having a fish fry and all are invited! To have a fish fry we will need to catch some fish. See below for the details on fishing and the Pack meeting. Note this is the meeting were the Webelo II Scouts cross over to becomeCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-15438910410014053342009-02-23T09:50:00.003-06:002009-03-11T13:48:15.139-06:00NOTICE: Due to bad weather, the rocket launch on 2/28 and 3/1 was postponed. A new launch date will be announced soon.Our Estes Model Rocket launch is Saturday 2/28 with a 3/1 Rain Date. The location is the field across from Discovery.Our schedule is follows:9:00 Tiger - Bodden/Pickett9:30 Tiger - Cox/Pomeroy10:00 Wolf - Gonzalez/Lichlyter10:30 Wolf - Scorpions11:00 Bear - Bodden/Lindsey11:30 Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-21604899622661280802009-01-12T12:11:00.000-06:002009-01-12T12:13:13.569-06:00Pinewood Derby Race Times for Saturday, January 17Races begin - 8:30 AM - Race start times are approximate. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before posted race times.8:15 Late Check-in8:30 Tiger – Bodden/Pickett8:50 Tiger – Cox/Pomeroy9:10 Tiger - RANK FINAL9:30 Wolf - Gonzalez/Lichlyter9:50 Wolf - Scorpions10:10 Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-85428339109559988142008-12-09T10:23:00.003-06:002008-12-09T10:32:54.130-06:00Pinewood Derby Dates/Info:Friday, January 9, 2009 - Track Test (Discovery United Methodist Church - Volunteers?)Friday, January 16, 2009 - Car Check-in 4:00-6:00 (Discovery United Methodist Church)Saturday, January 17, 2008 - Race Day begins at 9:00, late check in 8:00-8:30 (Discovery United Methodist Church)+ Additional cars (for Akela division) are $5+ Two divisions Scout (all rules strictly Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-90129509365348433872008-07-30T09:23:00.005-06:002008-08-15T20:11:43.786-06:00Our Scout Year is About to Begin!I look forward to seeing all our Scouts and parents at our upcoming Events. I have listed some upcoming events below and the compete calendar is available from the calendar link on the right side of this page.Sunday, August 10, 2008, 8:30 and 11:00 am – Recruiting at Discovery United Methodist Church (Look for us if you attend Discovery!)Friday, August 22 - Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-37059017956536094672008-06-02T17:42:00.002-06:002008-06-02T18:17:07.206-06:00Our first summertime activity is Wednesday of next week - Wednesday, June 11, Movie and Popcorn at Discovery “Alvin and the Chipmunks“. Come enjoy a Movie and Popcorn with your son, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (bring pillow and sleeping bag/blankets).Our second summertime activity will be Ice Skating at Pelham Civic Complex Date TBD 9-11 am (both rinks may be down is why we have not set the date).For our Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-22143510003502121742008-03-11T12:37:00.002-06:002008-03-11T12:57:41.908-06:00Cub Camping Opportunities - Cub Adventure Weekends are coming to Camp Comer the last two weekends of April for more information and a registration form click on http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=32970Cub Scout Day Camp is July 21-25, see for more information http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=32971"WHACKY" WEDNESDAY - The NationalCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-16807204227620503792008-02-05T09:22:00.001-06:002008-02-05T09:22:52.780-06:00Desoto Caverns CampingChildersburg, AL, Saturday, March 1. Arrive at 10:00 am (42.8 mi – about 53 minutes)Cost $33 ($30 for the Happy day - unlimited attractions and cave tour and $3 for camping - primitive – bring own tent and sleeping bag). Note there are close hotels.Attractions: Lost trail maze, Potty Racers, Panning for Gemstones, Pedal go-carts, Wacky Water Golf, and more.Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-40346582014887966962008-01-31T11:30:00.001-06:002008-03-04T09:33:44.146-06:00Pack 393 Catfish RodeoWhen: Saturday, March 8, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (come by anytime during this period and stay as your schedule permits)What: Fishing atGrant Street Catfish Pond, Bessemer, Exit #1 off I-459Bring: Fishing rod with at least 15-pound test line (normal is 10) and a 5-gallon bucket (they have some buckets) or a stringer.Cost: Filet $2.25 per pound (please donate for the Blue and Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-90844036273548899472008-01-29T09:20:00.000-06:002008-01-29T09:22:11.798-06:00The Greater Alabama Council Pinewood Derby will be May 10, 2008 at Barber Motorsports Park & Museum in Leeds. Registration begins at 10:30 and racing begins at 11:15. The Derby is for First Place District winners only at no charge. Trophies will be awarded in Tiger, Cub (Wolf and Bear), Webelos, and “Show Only” categories. Soft drinks and concessions will be on sale. Rules and Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-73131657378752735032008-01-10T20:12:00.000-06:002008-01-10T20:16:33.305-06:00Friday, January 18: DUMC - 5:30 - 8:30 PM+ Set up track and check track and computer operation+ Take down track and storeFriday, January 25: DUMC - 4:30 - 8:00 PM+ PWD Car inspection and weigh-in - (4:30 - 6:30 PM)+ Set up track and check track and computer for operation - (4:30 - 8:00 PM)Saturday, January 26: DUMC - 7:30 - 4:00 PM+ Races begin - 8:30 AM - Race start times are approximate. PleaseCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-38824871751235461122008-01-05T18:22:00.001-06:002008-01-05T18:22:31.612-06:00Click on the Calendar link on the right for our current activities.WyndellCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-55995033954462941662007-07-14T14:54:00.000-06:002007-07-14T14:55:40.706-06:00Our third summer time activity will be ice skating at the Pelham Civic Complex (next to Oak Mountain Amphitheater/Verison Music Center). We will skate from 10-11 on Saturday 8/11.The address is:Pelham Civic Complex500 Amphitheater RoadPelham, Alabama 35124Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-6230578517190024472007-06-07T19:47:00.000-06:002007-06-08T20:58:37.630-06:00Because of July 4th gatherings you can attend Charlotte's web (see post below) or this movie. Note that the locations are different. Attending either will count as the 1st summertime activity.What: The Movie “Happy Feet”When: Saturday, June 30 at dusk (around 8:15 PM)Where: Pelham’s Heardmont Park (5452 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, AL) (google maps - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-45783887158959441802007-05-31T09:16:00.001-06:002007-06-08T20:59:11.191-06:00We will have 3 activities this summer. The first will be a Hoover movie (June 29 – see below). The second will be scout day camp (July 23-27 please coordinate applications with your Den Leader) or overnight camp (your Den Leader will select a date July 8-10 or July 11-13). The third will be ice skating at the Pelham Civic Complex (date in August to be determined as it gets closer). If your boy Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-48439045162102495772007-04-25T10:04:00.001-06:002007-04-25T10:17:12.215-06:00The dates for the activities for the Summer Activity pin have not been finalized. There will be a movie outside at Hoover park in June (the schedule of movies has not been posted to select a movie), ice skating at the Pelham Civic Complex (probably in early July) and Day camp (July 23-27) or overnight camp (July 8-10 and July 11-13) as the third summertime activity.Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-51135870489448625252007-04-17T08:00:00.000-06:002007-04-25T09:52:51.606-06:00Day camp will be July 23-27 8AM - 4PM at Oak Mountain State Park. $60, t-shirt, patch and water bottle included. The application is not available online yet.Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-20327137121666294972007-04-09T19:37:00.000-06:002007-04-09T19:38:22.475-06:00This is the basic information for overnight camp - July 8-10 and July 11-13. Cub Resident Camp is a three-day and two-night adventure at Camp Sequoyah. Cost of Cub Resident Camp is $85.00 per camper. One leader is required for every four campers and one leader may attend free with every four campers.See the link (http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ShowPage.asp?33303332387L3637373030) for Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-53100475736333018472007-04-04T09:01:00.000-06:002007-04-04T09:13:59.886-06:00BIRMINGHAM BARONS SCOUT CAMP OUT - Start planning now for the largest one night campout of Cub and Boy Scout in the state of Alabama. The Birmingham Barons Scout Camp Out schedule for May 4 at the Hoover Met. Download the form and order your tickets to insure your spot for a great baseball game and your chance to camp on the outfield of the Hoover Met. Registration Form (http://www.doubleknot.comCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-29115478180522330012007-03-04T21:45:00.000-06:002007-03-04T22:00:30.066-06:00Catfish Rodeo and the Blue and Gold Banquet, Saturday, March 10th!The sleep over on the USS Alabama was a great time. Now we can focus on our March meeting and the Blue and Gold Banquet. As in the past, we are making a full day of activities with the catfish rodeo in the morning and the Blue and Gold banquet and Arrow of Light ceremony for our Webelos II scouts that evening. This year we have aCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-88538774321252257352007-02-25T22:11:00.000-06:002007-02-25T22:28:35.085-06:00USS Alabama TripThe USS Alabama trip is scheduled for this Saturday, March 3rd. Since they want us to arrive and check in together, we need to meet at DUMC at 11:30 am and leave by noon on Saturday.We will try to meet at the USS Alabama at 4:00 pm to check in and stow our gear. We also have a "hold harmless agreement" that all of us must sign for each parent and child spending the night. Any Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-13748370057101156662007-02-12T10:22:00.000-06:002007-02-12T09:59:17.235-06:00It was a great race day. I hope everyone had a wonderful time. There were some fast cars, some cool cars, and some unusual cars.Here is the list of winners:Akela:Francisco GalvinDavid BoddenHannah FarnlacherScott Tiger:Jacob BoddenGrant PekarekEvan CaufieldSmith Tiger:Nicholas SmithConnor NelsonBrandon CarlsonFehler Wolf:Nathan NgLogan RogersDaniel MazurMcCollum Wolf:John Carter SimmonsMatthew Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1169337775370006332007-01-20T17:40:00.000-06:002007-01-20T18:02:55.393-06:00Pinewood Derby time again.The Pack 393 Pinewood Derby is here again. We will run all races on Saturday, January 27th at DUMC.The Check-in location has changed to South Shades Crest cafeteria. All cars should be checked in on Friday, January 26th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at South Shades Crest.The schedule for Saturday is as follows:8:30 am Webelos II - Beatty/Tucker8:50 am Webelos II - Bodden/Saab9Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1163166086227833302006-11-10T07:34:00.000-06:002006-11-10T07:41:26.243-06:00Veteran's Day Parade is Saturday, November 11thThe Veteran's Day parade is on Saturday. We will meet at DUMC at 11:15 am to drive down to the staging area. We are in Division 8 and need to be in the assembly area on 18th street between 9th and 10th Ave by 12:30. Everything starts and ends near the BJCC, so park as close as possible.Watch the forecast and dress accordingly. See you Cubmasternoreply@blogger.com