Scouting is Cool!
Welcome back from a great summer! It is time to have our final summertime pack activity and get back in the swing of things for 2006-2007.
Our final activity is scheduled for Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. We will be skating at the Pelham Civic Center located at 500 Ampitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
The cost for the activity is a special discounted rate of $6.00 which includes skate rental. They have both regular and hockey skates available for use. Wear your blue Pack 393 T-shirts and escape from the summer heat.
This is also a great time to invite a friend that you think might enjoy scouting. Leaders will be on hand to answer questions that parents might have.
Join the fun on Sunday and get ready for regular updates on pack meetings, special activities, and more!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
It is time for our first summertime activity. This Friday, June 23rd at Sertoma Park is the free Hoover movie, "Kicking and Screaming".
Bring your lawn chairs, bring your blanket, bring your family. This is one Scouting activity that everyone can enjoy.
Wear your blue t-shirts to show your Pack 393 pride!
The movie starts at 8:15 pm, so get there a little early to get the best spot. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Bring your lawn chairs, bring your blanket, bring your family. This is one Scouting activity that everyone can enjoy.
Wear your blue t-shirts to show your Pack 393 pride!
The movie starts at 8:15 pm, so get there a little early to get the best spot. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
It is time for Summer!
We have had a great year this year. So many achievements, in so little time. Now it is time to continue our scouting trail throughout the summer. Here is what we have planned so far for our Summertime Pack Award.
June 23rd. Hoover outdoor movie night. Sertoma Park behind Green Valley Elem. 8:15 pm. "Kicking and Screaming".
July 24 - 28th. Cub Scout Day Camp at Oak Mountain. Your leaders will have the forms or you can sign up on the district web site. www.vulcandistrict.org. We will need your help as adult leaders to make sure the boys have a 1:5 ratio during camp. Don't forget about the "tot lot".
August 13th. Scouting is Cool. Ice skating at the Pelham Civic Center. The Scouts have a discounted price of $6 which includes skates.
There are some other great opportunities to have fun this summer.
May 12th. Scout Night at the Birmingham Barons. More information at the Council website of www.1bsa.org, or contact the Hoover Met. Hurry, only a few camping spots are still left.
June 3rd. Scout day at Six Flags over Georgia. Discounted tickets available at the Council website.
June 3rd. Catfishing at the Elks Lodge Arson Benefit. Catch fish to benefit the Alabama churches that were victims of arson. Fish at the natural spring fed pool at Cascade Plunge. Bring your pole - they supply the bait. Fishing from 1:00 pm until dark.
6815 2nd Ave South. (68th Street S and 2nd Ave S). The rainout date is Sunday, June 4th. You catch 'em and they clean and prepare 'em for the benefit dinner scheduled for June 10th.
June 12th. Movies at the Hoover Library. National Treasure with Nicholas Cage.
Don't forget to check the website from time to time for updates. Your leaders will get updates and reminders during the summer that they can pass along to you. As your boys are out and about this summer, have them remind their friends of all the great things they get to do and learn in Scouts, to get them interested in Scouting for next school year.
Thanks for all your support to the Pack and have a great summer.
We have had a great year this year. So many achievements, in so little time. Now it is time to continue our scouting trail throughout the summer. Here is what we have planned so far for our Summertime Pack Award.
June 23rd. Hoover outdoor movie night. Sertoma Park behind Green Valley Elem. 8:15 pm. "Kicking and Screaming".
July 24 - 28th. Cub Scout Day Camp at Oak Mountain. Your leaders will have the forms or you can sign up on the district web site. www.vulcandistrict.org. We will need your help as adult leaders to make sure the boys have a 1:5 ratio during camp. Don't forget about the "tot lot".
August 13th. Scouting is Cool. Ice skating at the Pelham Civic Center. The Scouts have a discounted price of $6 which includes skates.
There are some other great opportunities to have fun this summer.
May 12th. Scout Night at the Birmingham Barons. More information at the Council website of www.1bsa.org, or contact the Hoover Met. Hurry, only a few camping spots are still left.
June 3rd. Scout day at Six Flags over Georgia. Discounted tickets available at the Council website.
June 3rd. Catfishing at the Elks Lodge Arson Benefit. Catch fish to benefit the Alabama churches that were victims of arson. Fish at the natural spring fed pool at Cascade Plunge. Bring your pole - they supply the bait. Fishing from 1:00 pm until dark.
6815 2nd Ave South. (68th Street S and 2nd Ave S). The rainout date is Sunday, June 4th. You catch 'em and they clean and prepare 'em for the benefit dinner scheduled for June 10th.
June 12th. Movies at the Hoover Library. National Treasure with Nicholas Cage.
Don't forget to check the website from time to time for updates. Your leaders will get updates and reminders during the summer that they can pass along to you. As your boys are out and about this summer, have them remind their friends of all the great things they get to do and learn in Scouts, to get them interested in Scouting for next school year.
Thanks for all your support to the Pack and have a great summer.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Monday, March 27, 2006
The Pack Overnighter at McWane Center is here.
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The Pack overnighter at the McWane Center is scheduled for Friday, March 31st. If you have signed up, but not paid, please make sure you pay your den leaders before Wednesday, March 29th. We need to try to make one payment to McWane for the entire Pack.
We will be staying on the second floor where the Inside Africa exhibit is located. The movie on the IMAX will be Wild Safari.
Here is some information you need to make the experience a fun one.
You can park for free in the parking deck next to the center. You can begin to check in as early as 5:00 pm, and Pizza dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. If you are going to be much later than 6:00 pm, please let me know so we can make sure you can get in (and get warm pizza). The building and parking deck will close at 7:30 pm. The IMAX film will begin around 7:00 pm and the the badge programs will begin around 8:00 pm. There is one program for the Tiger, Wolf and Bears, and one program for the Webelos. A final snack and lights out at Midnight. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am.
All children must have a completed Guardian Release form turned in Friday night. Your den leaders have a copy and extra copies will be available at the door if necessary.
What to Bring:
The Pack Overnighter at McWane Center is here.
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The Pack overnighter at the McWane Center is scheduled for Friday, March 31st. If you have signed up, but not paid, please make sure you pay your den leaders before Wednesday, March 29th. We need to try to make one payment to McWane for the entire Pack.
We will be staying on the second floor where the Inside Africa exhibit is located. The movie on the IMAX will be Wild Safari.
Here is some information you need to make the experience a fun one.
You can park for free in the parking deck next to the center. You can begin to check in as early as 5:00 pm, and Pizza dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. If you are going to be much later than 6:00 pm, please let me know so we can make sure you can get in (and get warm pizza). The building and parking deck will close at 7:30 pm. The IMAX film will begin around 7:00 pm and the the badge programs will begin around 8:00 pm. There is one program for the Tiger, Wolf and Bears, and one program for the Webelos. A final snack and lights out at Midnight. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am.
All children must have a completed Guardian Release form turned in Friday night. Your den leaders have a copy and extra copies will be available at the door if necessary.
What to Bring:
- Pillow, sleeping bag, and overnight bag labeled with the camper's name and pack affiliation. Cots or air mattresses are ok since the floor is hard.
- Tooth brush and other toiletries.
- Money for extra snacks or T-shirts ($10 for all sizes). Change or dollars for the vending machines.
- Change of clothes
- Excitement and eagerness to learn and have fun.
What NOT to Bring:
- No radios, walkmans, electronic games or devices.
- Non-essential items such as jewelry or stuffed animals are discouraged.
- No alcohol allowed.
- ALL food and drink in designated areas only.
We will be given rules at the door, but remember, we are guests of the McWane Center so we must:
- Clean up after ourselves, behave ourselves, stay with the assigned group, sleep in the assigned areas, no running or unnecessary screaming.
I look forward to seeing all of you there that can attend. This is a great opportunity for the Pack to have some fun together.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Farewell From Mr. Ed
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Folks,
I want to thank you for your kind show of support on Saturday night's Blue & Gold Banquet. I put in two years as Cubmaster and five years as Den Leader (with my two sons) and I want to encourage you to stay in Cub Scouting with your son. One aspect of the program is designed to build stronger families by having adults participate with their children. Everywhere I went with the "Cubmaster" and "393" patches on my sleeve I was proud to talk about our boys, our parents, and our leaders. I meant it and I believe it.
We need your input and involvement to have a Pack program that is fun and interesting to the boys. I know you will support Scott Beatty with your time and ideas. We are all volunteers and undertake this mission because we believe in its purpose and results.
I hope to see you all in Boy Scouts at some point in the near future!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
(Former) Cubmaster Pack 393
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Folks,
I want to thank you for your kind show of support on Saturday night's Blue & Gold Banquet. I put in two years as Cubmaster and five years as Den Leader (with my two sons) and I want to encourage you to stay in Cub Scouting with your son. One aspect of the program is designed to build stronger families by having adults participate with their children. Everywhere I went with the "Cubmaster" and "393" patches on my sleeve I was proud to talk about our boys, our parents, and our leaders. I meant it and I believe it.
We need your input and involvement to have a Pack program that is fun and interesting to the boys. I know you will support Scott Beatty with your time and ideas. We are all volunteers and undertake this mission because we believe in its purpose and results.
I hope to see you all in Boy Scouts at some point in the near future!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
(Former) Cubmaster Pack 393
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
The Pack 393 Overnighter Is Coming Up At The End of March 2006
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Folks,
On Friday night March 31 we will be having our Pack 393 Overnighter at the McWane Center. If you recall, this event replaced the USS Alabama trip on our calendar. The cost is $30 per boy and $15 per adult (a responsible adult must be there with each boy) payable at the Pack Meeting on March 11 (Saturday night).
Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. and the cost includes a pizza dinner + soda that night (plus salad for adults). The boys get to roam the exhibits at McWane and enjoy them, plus watch an IMAX movie, and get to earn the SCIENCE belt loop/award that night. After a restful (!) night of sleep, a light breakfast of cereal is provided and we will leave by 9 a.m.
You will want to bring an air mattress or cusion of some kind to sleep on, a sleeping bag and a pillow, and a toothbrush/paste for a really fun night. This event is just for Pack 393 so feel free to bring brothers/sisters/anyone else as long as the responsible adult is there as well. The costs above apply to all attendees.
This is a signature event for the Pack and is sure to be lots of fun. Don't be left out of the pictures from this great event. I hope you all sign up on Saturday!
Thanks,
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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Folks,
On Friday night March 31 we will be having our Pack 393 Overnighter at the McWane Center. If you recall, this event replaced the USS Alabama trip on our calendar. The cost is $30 per boy and $15 per adult (a responsible adult must be there with each boy) payable at the Pack Meeting on March 11 (Saturday night).
Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. and the cost includes a pizza dinner + soda that night (plus salad for adults). The boys get to roam the exhibits at McWane and enjoy them, plus watch an IMAX movie, and get to earn the SCIENCE belt loop/award that night. After a restful (!) night of sleep, a light breakfast of cereal is provided and we will leave by 9 a.m.
You will want to bring an air mattress or cusion of some kind to sleep on, a sleeping bag and a pillow, and a toothbrush/paste for a really fun night. This event is just for Pack 393 so feel free to bring brothers/sisters/anyone else as long as the responsible adult is there as well. The costs above apply to all attendees.
This is a signature event for the Pack and is sure to be lots of fun. Don't be left out of the pictures from this great event. I hope you all sign up on Saturday!
Thanks,
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
The 2006 Pack 393 Catfish Rodeo Is Just Around The Corner!
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Folks,
Here are the details about Saturday at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer off Exit #1 on I-459. Note that the cost per fish is $2.25 per pound (last year's big fish was nearly 9 pounds). Bring a fishing rod with at least 10-pound line and a 5-gallon bucket to hold all your fish as you catch them. You can donate the filets to the Pack when you get them cleaned or take them home. They sell chicken livers, shrimp, and other bait (a little chicken liver goes a long way!)
Here are the details below. We will see you there between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. anytime your schedule allows and then come to Discovery by 6:00 p.m. in full uniform (families and everyone else is welcome). The cost of the meal is $3/person and we have a great meeting planned.
Pack 393 2006 Catfish Rodeo and Blue & Gold Banquet
What: All scouts of Pack 393 (including family members) are invited to participate in a fun day of fishing, followed by an evening fish fry and Blue & Gold Banquet @ D.U.M.C. (Please wear your Pack 393 blue t-shirt to the fishing event and Class A uniform to the dinner/banquet.)
When: Saturday, March 11, 2006. Fishing – From 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Feel free to come by anytime during this period and stay as your schedule permits. Dinner, awards, and Arrow of Light ceremony scheduled for 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Where: Fishing will take place at the Grant Street Catfish Farm and Pond. Their number is 205-481-9999. Directions: Go 459S towards Tuscaloosa and take exit #1. Go right at the exit for approximately 1.25 miles and take a left at Grant Street. The entrance will be on your left (#640). Our group will have their own (non-public) fenced pond for the day. The dinner will take place at Discovery United Methodist Church (located by the Hoover Met soccer fields -5487 Stadium Trace Pkwy – 987-4000).
Dinner Menu: Fried Catfish, side dishes, dessert, and drinks. (All beef hotdogs for those not eating fish).
Dinner Cost: The cost of the dinner above is $3.00 per person. Children under 6 eat for free. Please pay your den leader and let her/him know how many hotdogs and catfish dinners you will need.
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How the Event Will Work: Each boy (and family member) is asked to participate by fishing at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer. Per Grant Street rules, you are to keep and pay for all fish caught. The Grant Street Catfish staff will filet your fish and charge you $2.25/lb on the whole fish weight.
Note: You are welcome to donate some (or all) of your catfish filets if you do not have a use for them. This will help defer some of the Pack 393 meal expenses. Please let Terry Rogers or another volunteer know if you will be donating filets. Thanks.
Prizes: In addition to the largest fish, several catfish will be tagged with a special identifier. Whoever catches one of these fish will be awarded a prize!
What Does It Cost: The Grant Street Catfish Pond folks have graciously waived the fee to fish. They will charge $2.00 per container of worms or $2.50 for chicken livers. However, you are welcome to bring your own bait. As mentioned earlier, you are to keep all fish caught and pay $2.25/lb. for filets. So, depending upon the number and size of the fish you catch, it will determine your cost. The Grant Street folks accept cash, VISA, MasterCard, checks, etc.
What to Bring: Fishing pole(s) rigged with at least 10 – 30 lb. test line, cork, split shot sinker, and a medium hook. You may also want to bring the following – Chairs, fishing pliers, extra tackle, landing net, cooler w/ice, drinks, snacks, sunscreen (hopefully it will be sunny!), and a 5-gallon bucket or container to put the fish in after landed.
What If It Rains: The event is on rain or shine. If we cannot fish due to lightening or severe rain, we will notify everyone.
Questions: Please call or e-mail the Cubmaster Ed Dolensky @ HM-428-7146 E-mail: Dolensky@bellsouth.net.
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Folks,
Here are the details about Saturday at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer off Exit #1 on I-459. Note that the cost per fish is $2.25 per pound (last year's big fish was nearly 9 pounds). Bring a fishing rod with at least 10-pound line and a 5-gallon bucket to hold all your fish as you catch them. You can donate the filets to the Pack when you get them cleaned or take them home. They sell chicken livers, shrimp, and other bait (a little chicken liver goes a long way!)
Here are the details below. We will see you there between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. anytime your schedule allows and then come to Discovery by 6:00 p.m. in full uniform (families and everyone else is welcome). The cost of the meal is $3/person and we have a great meeting planned.
Pack 393 2006 Catfish Rodeo and Blue & Gold Banquet
What: All scouts of Pack 393 (including family members) are invited to participate in a fun day of fishing, followed by an evening fish fry and Blue & Gold Banquet @ D.U.M.C. (Please wear your Pack 393 blue t-shirt to the fishing event and Class A uniform to the dinner/banquet.)
When: Saturday, March 11, 2006. Fishing – From 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Feel free to come by anytime during this period and stay as your schedule permits. Dinner, awards, and Arrow of Light ceremony scheduled for 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Where: Fishing will take place at the Grant Street Catfish Farm and Pond. Their number is 205-481-9999. Directions: Go 459S towards Tuscaloosa and take exit #1. Go right at the exit for approximately 1.25 miles and take a left at Grant Street. The entrance will be on your left (#640). Our group will have their own (non-public) fenced pond for the day. The dinner will take place at Discovery United Methodist Church (located by the Hoover Met soccer fields -5487 Stadium Trace Pkwy – 987-4000).
Dinner Menu: Fried Catfish, side dishes, dessert, and drinks. (All beef hotdogs for those not eating fish).
Dinner Cost: The cost of the dinner above is $3.00 per person. Children under 6 eat for free. Please pay your den leader and let her/him know how many hotdogs and catfish dinners you will need.
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How the Event Will Work: Each boy (and family member) is asked to participate by fishing at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer. Per Grant Street rules, you are to keep and pay for all fish caught. The Grant Street Catfish staff will filet your fish and charge you $2.25/lb on the whole fish weight.
Note: You are welcome to donate some (or all) of your catfish filets if you do not have a use for them. This will help defer some of the Pack 393 meal expenses. Please let Terry Rogers or another volunteer know if you will be donating filets. Thanks.
Prizes: In addition to the largest fish, several catfish will be tagged with a special identifier. Whoever catches one of these fish will be awarded a prize!
What Does It Cost: The Grant Street Catfish Pond folks have graciously waived the fee to fish. They will charge $2.00 per container of worms or $2.50 for chicken livers. However, you are welcome to bring your own bait. As mentioned earlier, you are to keep all fish caught and pay $2.25/lb. for filets. So, depending upon the number and size of the fish you catch, it will determine your cost. The Grant Street folks accept cash, VISA, MasterCard, checks, etc.
What to Bring: Fishing pole(s) rigged with at least 10 – 30 lb. test line, cork, split shot sinker, and a medium hook. You may also want to bring the following – Chairs, fishing pliers, extra tackle, landing net, cooler w/ice, drinks, snacks, sunscreen (hopefully it will be sunny!), and a 5-gallon bucket or container to put the fish in after landed.
What If It Rains: The event is on rain or shine. If we cannot fish due to lightening or severe rain, we will notify everyone.
Questions: Please call or e-mail the Cubmaster Ed Dolensky @ HM-428-7146 E-mail: Dolensky@bellsouth.net.
BLUE & GOLD BANQUET and CATFISH RODEO on SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2006
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Folks,
We have a great meeting planned for you this month. Please note our Pack meeting will be on Saturday March 11 at 6 p.m. rather than on Monday March 13, our typical time. From 7:30 a.m. on that Saturday till 1:00 p.m. we will be at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer (see following post) then we will have our Pack meeting that same night at 6:00 p.m. at Discovery. We will take this month to say good-bye to our departing Webelo II Cub Scouts (5th graders) who are joining Boy Scouts and have earned Cub Scouting highest award, the Arrow of Light. We will have a meal for everyone and anyone who wants to come Saturday night ($3/per person). We will have Catfish dinners or hot dogs depending on your preference. We will also have the Pinewood Derby creative awards from February's meeting and our usual fun.
Satuday night if any Pack members have goodies to hand out as door prizes please bring them. We like to have a big blow-out at our Blue & Gold Banquet!
We will also need any volunteers we can get to cook and set up Satuday afternoon at Discovery. Beginning about 2:00 we will be there to get ready for a great party. If you can spare a few hours we could use you of course.
I hope to see you all there Saturday!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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Folks,
We have a great meeting planned for you this month. Please note our Pack meeting will be on Saturday March 11 at 6 p.m. rather than on Monday March 13, our typical time. From 7:30 a.m. on that Saturday till 1:00 p.m. we will be at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer (see following post) then we will have our Pack meeting that same night at 6:00 p.m. at Discovery. We will take this month to say good-bye to our departing Webelo II Cub Scouts (5th graders) who are joining Boy Scouts and have earned Cub Scouting highest award, the Arrow of Light. We will have a meal for everyone and anyone who wants to come Saturday night ($3/per person). We will have Catfish dinners or hot dogs depending on your preference. We will also have the Pinewood Derby creative awards from February's meeting and our usual fun.
Satuday night if any Pack members have goodies to hand out as door prizes please bring them. We like to have a big blow-out at our Blue & Gold Banquet!
We will also need any volunteers we can get to cook and set up Satuday afternoon at Discovery. Beginning about 2:00 we will be there to get ready for a great party. If you can spare a few hours we could use you of course.
I hope to see you all there Saturday!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Scout Sunday Is This Sunday, February 12, 2006, at Discovery UMC
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Folks, this Sunday all Scouts across the Greater Alabama Council will be celebrating Scout Sunday. This event recognizes the core Scouting value we want to place in our young men that there is a God and the role He plays in our lives. This is especially important in light of the fact that our sponsoring organization is a church. At Discovery's two Sunday services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Scouts will be recognized. Scouting is one of the Children's Ministries at Discovery. So if you plan to attend either service, please have your son wear his full Cub Scout uniform.
Thanks,
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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Folks, this Sunday all Scouts across the Greater Alabama Council will be celebrating Scout Sunday. This event recognizes the core Scouting value we want to place in our young men that there is a God and the role He plays in our lives. This is especially important in light of the fact that our sponsoring organization is a church. At Discovery's two Sunday services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Scouts will be recognized. Scouting is one of the Children's Ministries at Discovery. So if you plan to attend either service, please have your son wear his full Cub Scout uniform.
Thanks,
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
The February 13, 2006 Pack Meeting Is Coming Up
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Folks, we are excited about the upcoming February Pack meeting. We will have fun and also look ahead to an action-packed March Pack meeting!
1. Ed's Pet World will be there and they will bring their animal friends.
2. We will have all the Pinewood Derby cars out for boys to vote within their own rank for the following creative awards, Most Unusual, Coolest, Funniest. When the meeting is over they boys can take their car home.
3. Coming up in March is our Catfish Rodeo and Blue & Gold Banquet. On Saturday March 11 from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. you can catch Catfish at the Grant Street Catfish Farm in Bessemer. We will have a flyer with more details at the Pack meeting (also look here on the web site closer to the event date). That same evening we will have our March Pack meeting on Saturday March 11 with lots of fun, awards, pictures, and good food.
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Folks, we are excited about the upcoming February Pack meeting. We will have fun and also look ahead to an action-packed March Pack meeting!
1. Ed's Pet World will be there and they will bring their animal friends.
2. We will have all the Pinewood Derby cars out for boys to vote within their own rank for the following creative awards, Most Unusual, Coolest, Funniest. When the meeting is over they boys can take their car home.
3. Coming up in March is our Catfish Rodeo and Blue & Gold Banquet. On Saturday March 11 from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. you can catch Catfish at the Grant Street Catfish Farm in Bessemer. We will have a flyer with more details at the Pack meeting (also look here on the web site closer to the event date). That same evening we will have our March Pack meeting on Saturday March 11 with lots of fun, awards, pictures, and good food.
- The cost is $3 per person (including adults and children) and all family members are welcome to fish and eat.
- Please pay your den leader in advance at your February den meetings so we know how many to plan for.
- Catfish and trimmings will be the main menu. If you don't like fried catfish, all beef hot dogs will be available.
- If you can donate some or all of your catfish you catch to the Pack on 3/11, that will help us hold down the cost of the meals and the cost we pass on to you. Even if you donate, the cost is still $3 per head.
- We will have sign-up sheets at the February Pack meeting for cooking in the afternoon of 3/11 and also for set-up of the tables/chairs/decorations.
- If any of you corporate types have items you can get for us to hand out as door prizes in March, please bring them on 3/11.
4. We will also announce our Pack Overnighter event at the February meeting
Whew! If I think of anything more I will post it here.
See you Monday night at the Pack meeting!
Thanks, Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky Cubmaster Pack 393
2006 Pack 393 Pinewood Derby Results
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Well, Folks, another Pinewood Derby is in the books. I was impressed with all the designs the boys came up with. We had over 100 cars participate overall and had strong participation in the Akela (non-Cub Scout) division. I hope everyone got some great ideas for next year.
Results are shown in 1rst place - 2nd place - 3rd place order....
Pack Final: B. Johnson, W. Johnson, Bodden
Akela Final: A. Michel, R. Selby, A. Phillips
Webelo II Rank: B. Johnson, J. Rogers, S. Phillips
Webelo II Rogers: B. Johnson, J. Rogers, S. Phillips
Webelo II Ron: Pullan, Dolensky, Gilbert
Webelo I Rank: Bodden, C. Johnson, Spivey
Webelo I Beatty: Beatty, Peeler, Sissa
Webelo I Bodden: Bodden, Spivey, Holditch
Webelo I Pace: C. Johnson, Nelson, Brooks
Bear Rank: Heard, Lepianka, Walker
Bear Eggers: Heard, Walker, Eggers
Bear Kent: N. Michel, Pekarek, Lepianka
Wolf Rank: W. Johnson, Draper, Strong
Wolf Rosato: Draper, Rosato, Loukota
Wolf Dykes: W. Johnson, Strong, Farnlacher
Tiger Rank: Ng, Carter, Fort
Tiger McCollum: Carter, Fort, Simmons
Tiger Fehler: Ng, Garner, Marcum
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Well, Folks, another Pinewood Derby is in the books. I was impressed with all the designs the boys came up with. We had over 100 cars participate overall and had strong participation in the Akela (non-Cub Scout) division. I hope everyone got some great ideas for next year.
Results are shown in 1rst place - 2nd place - 3rd place order....
Pack Final: B. Johnson, W. Johnson, Bodden
Akela Final: A. Michel, R. Selby, A. Phillips
Webelo II Rank: B. Johnson, J. Rogers, S. Phillips
Webelo II Rogers: B. Johnson, J. Rogers, S. Phillips
Webelo II Ron: Pullan, Dolensky, Gilbert
Webelo I Rank: Bodden, C. Johnson, Spivey
Webelo I Beatty: Beatty, Peeler, Sissa
Webelo I Bodden: Bodden, Spivey, Holditch
Webelo I Pace: C. Johnson, Nelson, Brooks
Bear Rank: Heard, Lepianka, Walker
Bear Eggers: Heard, Walker, Eggers
Bear Kent: N. Michel, Pekarek, Lepianka
Wolf Rank: W. Johnson, Draper, Strong
Wolf Rosato: Draper, Rosato, Loukota
Wolf Dykes: W. Johnson, Strong, Farnlacher
Tiger Rank: Ng, Carter, Fort
Tiger McCollum: Carter, Fort, Simmons
Tiger Fehler: Ng, Garner, Marcum
Friday, January 20, 2006
2006 Pinewood Derby Reminders
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Remember we will be weighing in cars on Friday night January 27 at Deer Valley Elementary from 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Please, please if at all possible come on Friday night to check your car in rather than Saturday morning. The rules for cars are shown below in previous posts but the MAIN things to watch for is that the car not exceed 5.0 ounces and that the wheels are not modified and in the original slots/holes. You can take your car to the grocery store (5 oz is slightly over 0.3 pounds), a postal scale, or some other digital scale.
We will have last minute check-in before we start racing on Saturday morning for about 30 minutes. Racing begins with the Webelo II cars at 8:30 as shown in the schedule below. If you can volunteer to help us with our check-in or race times during Saturday, our Pinewood Derby Chairman Clyde Tucker would love to hear from you!
Thanks and see you Friday night and (all day) Saturday.
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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Remember we will be weighing in cars on Friday night January 27 at Deer Valley Elementary from 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Please, please if at all possible come on Friday night to check your car in rather than Saturday morning. The rules for cars are shown below in previous posts but the MAIN things to watch for is that the car not exceed 5.0 ounces and that the wheels are not modified and in the original slots/holes. You can take your car to the grocery store (5 oz is slightly over 0.3 pounds), a postal scale, or some other digital scale.
We will have last minute check-in before we start racing on Saturday morning for about 30 minutes. Racing begins with the Webelo II cars at 8:30 as shown in the schedule below. If you can volunteer to help us with our check-in or race times during Saturday, our Pinewood Derby Chairman Clyde Tucker would love to hear from you!
Thanks and see you Friday night and (all day) Saturday.
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Monday, January 09, 2006
Your Cub Scout Can Attend a College Basketball Game For Free......
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Folks, Birmingham Southern College (BSC) is inviting Cubs Scouts (in uniform) to attend their men's basketball game against Radford on Saturday January 28 at 4 p.m. for FREE. Adults attending with the Scout will only be charged $5 for admission. The game will be held in Bill Battle Coliseum. This is the afternoon of our Pinewood Derby so it would fit nicely. Please support their Scout night (the discount applies to any Cub or Boy Scout under 18).
Thanks,
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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Folks, Birmingham Southern College (BSC) is inviting Cubs Scouts (in uniform) to attend their men's basketball game against Radford on Saturday January 28 at 4 p.m. for FREE. Adults attending with the Scout will only be charged $5 for admission. The game will be held in Bill Battle Coliseum. This is the afternoon of our Pinewood Derby so it would fit nicely. Please support their Scout night (the discount applies to any Cub or Boy Scout under 18).
Thanks,
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Our January 9, 2006 Pack Meeting Is Coming Up!
Folks, we have a great meeting planned this Monday night (7 p.m. at Discovery). A speaker from Alabama Power will give a presentation on electrical safety. The venerable "Louie the Lightning Bug" will also reappear. We'll also roll out the final details on the Pinewood Derby on Saturday January 28 (see rules and schedule below). And, finally, door prizes will be back.
See you Monday night!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Folks, we have a great meeting planned this Monday night (7 p.m. at Discovery). A speaker from Alabama Power will give a presentation on electrical safety. The venerable "Louie the Lightning Bug" will also reappear. We'll also roll out the final details on the Pinewood Derby on Saturday January 28 (see rules and schedule below). And, finally, door prizes will be back.
See you Monday night!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Here are the Official Rules for the 2006 Pinewood Derby. Cars that do not meet these specs will race in the equivalent Akela race.
1. All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race. The inspection criteria are as follows:
A) The car must be made during the current year.
B) The width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
C) The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. No part of the car can extend past the starting gate.
D) The car must have clearance of 3/8 inches.
E) The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
F) Use the axles, wheels and body wood as provided in the BSA kit (there are after-market PW Derby wheel kits which have different styles of wheels…use wheels as supplied in the pack 393 kit). Precut blocks are allowed. No shaving or sanding of wheels. Cars must use original slots for axels (no alteration of the car wheelbase).
G) No wheel bearings, washers and bushings are allowed.
H) The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
I) Any details added must be within the length, width, weight and clearance limits. (note car height needs to be < 2.5 inches to clear finish line timer gate)
J) Any lubricant is allowed as long as it neat and does not fowl the track.
K) All cars must be marked with the cub scout’s full name and Den (e.g. Johnny Doe / Beatty Den).
2. Once the car passed inspection and checked in, the pit crew will impound it, no modification will be allowed after that. The cars will be returned to scouts AFTER the race finishes. Exception: If the car is materially damaged as a result of being dropped by the pit crew or leaving the track, scouts will have a maximum of 15 minutes to repair their cars.
3. Each car will be labeled with pre-assigned number at check-in/registration time. All cars need to be checked-in at least 45 minutes before their races Please see separate notice/schedule for the race concerning check-in and race time when we get closer to the race date.
4. Track pit crews will place cars on the track based on lane assignment shown on the computer screen. Scouts should make sure their cars are put on the right track and warn pit crews BEFORE the race starts. ONLY officials are allowed in the track area.
5. If a car leaves the track, runs out of its lane, interferes with another car, looses an axle, etc., the heat will be run again. If the same car causes the same result on the second run, that car will automatically be disqualified.
6. The electronic measurement system is considered as the Official/Final score. Each car will be randomly assigned to each lane in a round robin fashion to minimize any bias/imperfection of the track and detection device. In the case of gross malfunction, officials will re-run the race manually.
7. All the officials/volunteers will try their best to make sure the race is fair. Remember that participation and sportsmanship are just as important, if not more important than winning.
8. Officials can disqualify any contestants should they participate in any disrespectful, disruptive or distasteful manner. They will be asked to leave the venue. We do not wish to exercise this option.
9. Cars (if any) from the parent/Akela division will not participate in the Finals of the pack.
10. HAVE FUN.
1. All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race. The inspection criteria are as follows:
A) The car must be made during the current year.
B) The width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
C) The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. No part of the car can extend past the starting gate.
D) The car must have clearance of 3/8 inches.
E) The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
F) Use the axles, wheels and body wood as provided in the BSA kit (there are after-market PW Derby wheel kits which have different styles of wheels…use wheels as supplied in the pack 393 kit). Precut blocks are allowed. No shaving or sanding of wheels. Cars must use original slots for axels (no alteration of the car wheelbase).
G) No wheel bearings, washers and bushings are allowed.
H) The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
I) Any details added must be within the length, width, weight and clearance limits. (note car height needs to be < 2.5 inches to clear finish line timer gate)
J) Any lubricant is allowed as long as it neat and does not fowl the track.
K) All cars must be marked with the cub scout’s full name and Den (e.g. Johnny Doe / Beatty Den).
2. Once the car passed inspection and checked in, the pit crew will impound it, no modification will be allowed after that. The cars will be returned to scouts AFTER the race finishes. Exception: If the car is materially damaged as a result of being dropped by the pit crew or leaving the track, scouts will have a maximum of 15 minutes to repair their cars.
3. Each car will be labeled with pre-assigned number at check-in/registration time. All cars need to be checked-in at least 45 minutes before their races Please see separate notice/schedule for the race concerning check-in and race time when we get closer to the race date.
4. Track pit crews will place cars on the track based on lane assignment shown on the computer screen. Scouts should make sure their cars are put on the right track and warn pit crews BEFORE the race starts. ONLY officials are allowed in the track area.
5. If a car leaves the track, runs out of its lane, interferes with another car, looses an axle, etc., the heat will be run again. If the same car causes the same result on the second run, that car will automatically be disqualified.
6. The electronic measurement system is considered as the Official/Final score. Each car will be randomly assigned to each lane in a round robin fashion to minimize any bias/imperfection of the track and detection device. In the case of gross malfunction, officials will re-run the race manually.
7. All the officials/volunteers will try their best to make sure the race is fair. Remember that participation and sportsmanship are just as important, if not more important than winning.
8. Officials can disqualify any contestants should they participate in any disrespectful, disruptive or distasteful manner. They will be asked to leave the venue. We do not wish to exercise this option.
9. Cars (if any) from the parent/Akela division will not participate in the Finals of the pack.
10. HAVE FUN.
Here is the schedule for the Saturday 1/28/06 Pinewood Derby:
Time Rank Group
8:00 AM ALL Last Minute Check-In
8:30 AM WEBELOS II Rogers
8:50 AM WEBELOS II Ron / Dolensky
9:10 AM WEBELOS II RANK FINAL
9:30 AM WEBELOS I Beatty / Tucker
9:50 AM WEBELOS I Bodden / Saab
10:10 AM WEBELOS I Pace / Callahan
10:30 AM WEBELOS I RANK FINAL
10:50 AM BEAR / WEBELOS AKELA Combined Run (Parent / Sibling)
11:10 AM BEAR Eggers
11:30 AM BEAR Kent / Kent
11:50 AM BEAR RANK FINAL
12:10 PM * LUNCH BREAK *
12:30 PM WOLF Rosato / Atkinson
1:00 PM WOLF Dykes / Carlisle
1:20 PM WOLF RANK FINAL
1:40 PM TIGER / WOLF AKELA Combined Run (Parent / Sibling)
2:00 PM TIGER McCollum / Lynch
2:20 PM TIGER Fehler / Ng
2:40 PM TIGER RANK FINAL
3:00 PM **PACK FINALS **
3:30 PM AKELA FINAL
3:50 PM All Volunteers Clean Up
Time Rank Group
8:00 AM ALL Last Minute Check-In
8:30 AM WEBELOS II Rogers
8:50 AM WEBELOS II Ron / Dolensky
9:10 AM WEBELOS II RANK FINAL
9:30 AM WEBELOS I Beatty / Tucker
9:50 AM WEBELOS I Bodden / Saab
10:10 AM WEBELOS I Pace / Callahan
10:30 AM WEBELOS I RANK FINAL
10:50 AM BEAR / WEBELOS AKELA Combined Run (Parent / Sibling)
11:10 AM BEAR Eggers
11:30 AM BEAR Kent / Kent
11:50 AM BEAR RANK FINAL
12:10 PM * LUNCH BREAK *
12:30 PM WOLF Rosato / Atkinson
1:00 PM WOLF Dykes / Carlisle
1:20 PM WOLF RANK FINAL
1:40 PM TIGER / WOLF AKELA Combined Run (Parent / Sibling)
2:00 PM TIGER McCollum / Lynch
2:20 PM TIGER Fehler / Ng
2:40 PM TIGER RANK FINAL
3:00 PM **PACK FINALS **
3:30 PM AKELA FINAL
3:50 PM All Volunteers Clean Up
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Additional 12/12/05 Pack Meeting Updates
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A. Wear any holiday gear you would like (antlers, Santa hats, whatever) you would like.
B. We have an OPTIONAL activity planned for December coming up. It is Saturday December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. Their Christmas Movie Series will be showing 3 back-to-back childrens classics: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Mickey's Christmas Carol, and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. Cost is $6 adults/$5 kids under 12 and anyone is invited. We will assemble at 1:30 p.m. in the lobby to try to sit as a pack together. If you arrive later, you will have to look for us but hopefully we will be somewhere on the main floor.
Please have your son wear his Class A full uniform to the Alabama Theatre.
Thanks and see you Monday night!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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A. Wear any holiday gear you would like (antlers, Santa hats, whatever) you would like.
B. We have an OPTIONAL activity planned for December coming up. It is Saturday December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. Their Christmas Movie Series will be showing 3 back-to-back childrens classics: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Mickey's Christmas Carol, and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. Cost is $6 adults/$5 kids under 12 and anyone is invited. We will assemble at 1:30 p.m. in the lobby to try to sit as a pack together. If you arrive later, you will have to look for us but hopefully we will be somewhere on the main floor.
Please have your son wear his Class A full uniform to the Alabama Theatre.
Thanks and see you Monday night!
Mr. Ed
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Saturday, November 19, 2005
December 12, 2005 Pack Meeting Updates
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A. As a reminder we will be back at Discovery UMC for our December Pack meeting. We will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
B. We will be collecting gifts for the Marine Corp's "Toys for Tots" campaign this year on December 12. Please take your son shopping with you for a gift less than $20 in value and tell him why we are donating these. Although we are all boys, girl gifts are welcome too!
C. Pinewood Derby model car kits will be handed out on December 12 to each boy in the Pack. The boys (with adult supervision) can paint, cut, and shape their cars into racers. Additional car kits will be available for parents/brothers/sisters who want to make one and race in our non-Scout division for around $3 each. Additional details regarding the kits and the 1/28/06 race will be posted on this website after the 12/12/05 meeting.
Several parents have asked me about our USS Alabama plans. Due to the extensive damage from Hurricane Katrina, the Battleship is still not accepting reservations from Scout groups and does not as yet have a firm reopening date. While we had the last weekend of February planned for this trip, we will have to monitor the restoration progress and make any adjustments accordingly. As soon as we know something we will pass the word out via email through your den leaders.
"Mr. Ed"
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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A. As a reminder we will be back at Discovery UMC for our December Pack meeting. We will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
B. We will be collecting gifts for the Marine Corp's "Toys for Tots" campaign this year on December 12. Please take your son shopping with you for a gift less than $20 in value and tell him why we are donating these. Although we are all boys, girl gifts are welcome too!
C. Pinewood Derby model car kits will be handed out on December 12 to each boy in the Pack. The boys (with adult supervision) can paint, cut, and shape their cars into racers. Additional car kits will be available for parents/brothers/sisters who want to make one and race in our non-Scout division for around $3 each. Additional details regarding the kits and the 1/28/06 race will be posted on this website after the 12/12/05 meeting.
Several parents have asked me about our USS Alabama plans. Due to the extensive damage from Hurricane Katrina, the Battleship is still not accepting reservations from Scout groups and does not as yet have a firm reopening date. While we had the last weekend of February planned for this trip, we will have to monitor the restoration progress and make any adjustments accordingly. As soon as we know something we will pass the word out via email through your den leaders.
"Mr. Ed"
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Pack Meeting Notes for November 14, 2005
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As a reminder, the November 14 Pack meeting will be at Deer Valley Elementary School rather than Discovery UMC. We will begin at our usual 7 p.m. time. We will have pictures from our recent activities (the Talladega Encampment and the Veterans Day Parade) and our usual program. Plus we will recognize our popcorn sales winners! I hope I see you all there!
If you have pictures from the Encampment or Parade, please email them to me at dolensky@bellsouth.net so that we can include them in a slide show.
"Mr. Ed"
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
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As a reminder, the November 14 Pack meeting will be at Deer Valley Elementary School rather than Discovery UMC. We will begin at our usual 7 p.m. time. We will have pictures from our recent activities (the Talladega Encampment and the Veterans Day Parade) and our usual program. Plus we will recognize our popcorn sales winners! I hope I see you all there!
If you have pictures from the Encampment or Parade, please email them to me at dolensky@bellsouth.net so that we can include them in a slide show.
"Mr. Ed"
Ed Dolensky
Cubmaster Pack 393
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Birmingham Veterans Day Parade Friday 11/11/05 Update
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Folks, anyone who want to march in the Birmingham Veterans Day Parade with us is welcome to. We had a sign-up at the October Pack meeting simply to get an idea of how many could participate but anyone is welcome. We must be in our starting "box" by 12:30 by the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center with the Parade starting at 1:30.
We will meet at Discovery UMC beginning at 11:15 in the lower parking lot and leave by 11:45 to caravan downtown. WE WILL NEED AS MANY DRIVERS AS POSSIBLE to carpool kids downtown. Our assembly point is the southeast corner of 19th Street N. and 11th Ave N. This is on the BJCC block back towards the Social Security building on the corner by the big cemetary. If you can park anywhere near the Birmingham School of Fine Arts or closer to the BJCC that would be best. This is the designated assembly spot for all Boy Scout Troops and Packs including ourselves.
Please feed your child lunch before arriving at Discovery. We will also have up to an hour after we assemble before we begin. The parade officially ends at 18th Street N. and 6th Ave N. (between the Alabama Power and BellSouth buildings). Expect the parade to last until 2:30-3:00 p.m. at which point carpools will reload and return to Discovery if necessary.
Please dress your son in his Cub Scout uniform with neckerchief and blue jeans. The weather as of this point looks okay with temps between 65-70F; please make sure your son is wearing a good pair of walking shoes! This is an exercise in Citizenship so talk to your son about our Veterans and we will cover this also at the Pack meeting!
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Folks, anyone who want to march in the Birmingham Veterans Day Parade with us is welcome to. We had a sign-up at the October Pack meeting simply to get an idea of how many could participate but anyone is welcome. We must be in our starting "box" by 12:30 by the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center with the Parade starting at 1:30.
We will meet at Discovery UMC beginning at 11:15 in the lower parking lot and leave by 11:45 to caravan downtown. WE WILL NEED AS MANY DRIVERS AS POSSIBLE to carpool kids downtown. Our assembly point is the southeast corner of 19th Street N. and 11th Ave N. This is on the BJCC block back towards the Social Security building on the corner by the big cemetary. If you can park anywhere near the Birmingham School of Fine Arts or closer to the BJCC that would be best. This is the designated assembly spot for all Boy Scout Troops and Packs including ourselves.
Please feed your child lunch before arriving at Discovery. We will also have up to an hour after we assemble before we begin. The parade officially ends at 18th Street N. and 6th Ave N. (between the Alabama Power and BellSouth buildings). Expect the parade to last until 2:30-3:00 p.m. at which point carpools will reload and return to Discovery if necessary.
Please dress your son in his Cub Scout uniform with neckerchief and blue jeans. The weather as of this point looks okay with temps between 65-70F; please make sure your son is wearing a good pair of walking shoes! This is an exercise in Citizenship so talk to your son about our Veterans and we will cover this also at the Pack meeting!
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