First off, I’d like to say THANK YOU to all of the scouts and parents who participated in the Christmas Parade, the Food Drive, and Christmas Caroling! Our Pack was awarded the First Place in the Christmas Parade for our age group! Also, several of our scouts won the drawings for the extra popcorn prizes that were offered district-wide. Our own Ben Bowlin won a playstation 3! Congratulations, scouts!
PINEWOOD DERBY 2011
Our Pinewood Derby will be held January 25th up at the United Methodist Church. Scouts need to CHECK IN at 6:30 p.m. Please be there on time. Scouts sign in, cars are weighed, and any last minute adjustments are done. We begin racing at 7:00 p.m. Rules for the derby are short and sweet:
FOR CUB SCOUTS: You must follow the rules for building the pinecar in your pinewood derby kit. You must use the official kit supplied to you by the Cub Scouts. If you need additional kits, you can purchase them from Pack 101 for $5.00. Your cars must use the block of wood and all of the stock parts which come in the kit. It must be the specified wheelbase, axle height, length, width, and weight (5.0 ounces or less). You can add weights, wood, and other parts as long as the car stays within the stated guidelines. A dry graphite-based lubricant can be used on the wheels. My advice is to apply the lubricant after you have completely finished the car. If you need to double-check the weight of your vehicle, you can do so at the Metropolis Post Office.
FOR OPEN CLASS RACERS: You must begin with an official pinecar kit. The wheelbase, axle height, and overall width of the vehicle must be as specified in the kit. However, most everything else can be modified. Although you must use the block of wood as the body, exactly how much of it you is is up to you (meaning, at least some part of the body must be made from the original block of wood). The wheels, axles, weight, and just about every other aspect of the vehicle is OPEN for interpretation (which is why it is called the Open Class). I will make any final decision about whether or not a car will be allowed to race. For example, if the car won't fit on the track, or if racing the car would damage the track, it will not be allowed to race. If you are unsure whether or not a modified car you wish to run will be allowed to race, please contact me ahead of time (618) 524-8340 or pugh@shawneelink.net.
Many awards will be handed out. So, having a fast racer might be great, but having a unique design, or an interesting paint job, or an unusual use of material will also be recognized, as well as many, many other attributes. We look forward to seeing you there!
RECYCLABLE SNOWMANCONTEST 2011
Every year at the Pinewood Derby, we also hold a contest for each den to make a snowman, but not just any snowman. In the past, we have made edible snowmen, in which all the parts have to be foodstuffs. However, we realized that wasting food when there are people in our own community who need food was just not the right message to send to our scouts. So, we decided this year to have a recyclable snowman contest, in which each den will make a small snowman or winter scene featuring a snowman from any materials that have been repurposed for this project. That might include cardboard, cans, plastic wrap, or any old thing that you can recycle into a snowman!
SCOUT SUNDAY 2011
Every year, the United Methodist Church recognizes Pack 101, and invites us to join them for church on Sunday. This is our opportunity to honor their support of our Pack and be thankful for the space, time, and facilities they devote to us as well. Please plan on joining the United Methodist Church parishioners for Scout Sunday on February 13th. Worship service starts at 10:00 a.m. Scouts and leaders should wear their uniforms.
BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET 2011
The next big event in our calendar is THE BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET, a special scout event held in place of our February Pack Meeting, on Saturday, February 26th. This year’s theme for our Blue and Gold Banquet will be “Camping Out,” and our potluck will be traditional scout camp food. The First Baptist Church Family Life Center will host our event. It is located at the intersection of 6th and Catherine Street. If you turn at the DQ, it is one block down on the left. Each den has been assigned some specific foods to bring. If you’re not sure what that is, please contact your den leader. People need to show up with their food dishes at approximately 5:30 p.m. The banquet itself will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the program will begin at 7:00 p.m.
EVERYONE in your scout’s life is invited---mom, dad, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, in-laws and outlaws. We will supply the main course, drinks, and dessert. We ask each family to bring one of the dishes we asked their dens to prepare, so that our banquet table will be bountiful. It is very important that you RSVP to me the TOTAL number of people in your family, including your scout, who will be attending the banquet. We need to know how many tables to set up and how much of the main dish, drinks, and other supplies we will need to buy. PLEASE, RSVP by February 18th by mail, phone, email, or facebook. My address is 113 Lindsey, Metropolis, IL, 62960.. My phone is (618) 524-8340, my email is pugh@shawneelink.net, and our facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Metropolis-Illinois-Cub-Scout-Pack-101/133467963360177
What is so special about the Blue and Gold Banquet? This is the celebration of the anniversary of Scouting. This is also the time at which we recognize, through official ceremony, the crossing over of Webelos II scouts from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. From that moment on, they are Webelos II no longer. The larger adventure of scouting awaits them. The entire Pack participates in this advancement. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Saturday, November 20, 2010
November and December Calendar Events:
REMINDER: POPCORN MONEY TURN-IN WILL HAPPEN THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, UP AT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 7 PM. PACK ACCOUNTANT LISA GOWER WILL SETTLE UP ALL POPCORN ORDERS. YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR POPCORN ORDER AT THIS TIME. OUR MEETING WILL BE UPSTAIRS BECAUSE THE BASEMENT WILL BE IN USE BY THE CHURCH.
THIS MEETING IS ALSO OUR PACK MEETING, BUT IT WILL BE INFORMAL. AS YOU COMPLETE YOUR POPCORN MONEY TURN-IN, WE WILL AWARD ANY ADVANCEMENTS YOUR SCOUT HAS EARNED, AND WILL ALSO PRESENT HIM WITH HIS PINEWOOD DERBY KIT FOR THE UPCOMING PINEWOOD DERBY. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE.
There are several more important events coming up on our calendar. They are listed below. Please contact your den leader with any questions!
Thursday, December 2nd: Christmas Float Building. We invite the whole pack to participate. We will meet at Jared and Afton English’s home at 3955 Macedonia Church Road at 6 p.m. The easiest directions to the house from Metropolis is to take 45 North towards Joppa, and turn right on Macedonia Church Road. Stay on it until you have to turn right. The house is less than a quarter mile down the road from the turn. We will be working in a heated barn, but please dress for cold weather work. Our theme is Camping and Christmas! Parents, please bring any old, unwanted Christmas decorations or camping gear that you no longer use, and we will recycle it one more time for the float before those items hits the trash! Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.
Saturday, December 4th: We will participate in the Christmas Parade. We will gather at the Washington Park area at approximately12:45 p.m. Scouts and parents who will walk with us, please dress accordingly! If scouts wish to throw candy, they may, but parents, you need to supply candy for your scout. The parade goes from Washington Park to the Market Street area. We ask for parents to meet us to pick up their scouts at the new fire station across from the Sav-A-Lot. Please make your way there after the parade. Leaders will stay in that area until all scouts are picked up.
Because we have been so blessed in our popcorn sale, we have decided to give back to the community with a food drive for COPE (Christian Outreach Program Emergency). COPE has helped families in need in Metropolis since the 1970’s.
Saturday, December 11th: Food Drive. We will be positioned at Big John’s, Sav-A-Lot, the Dollar Store, Family Dollar, and Pat’s Market from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. taking donations of food. Please see the attached flyer for general information. Contact your den leader and/or Melissa Rushing (270) 994-2645 for details about the times and places scouts will be scheduled to man the tables.
Thursday, December 16th: Christmas Carolling, Pack Meeting, and Popcorn Prize distribution. We begin by meeting up at the United Methodist Church parking lot before 5 p.m. At 5 p.m., we will carpool and caravan to the different assisted living centers in Metropolis, singing Christmas carols at each stop. If you can’t make it at 5p.m., please stop by later, and we will give you a schedule of events, and you can catch up. At approximately 7 p.m., we will meet back up at the basement of the church and have hot chocolate and cookies, award any advancements, and distribute the popcorn prizes that the boys have earned. We will hand out information about the upcoming Pinewood Derby, which happens during the January Pack Meeting.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Cub Scouts and C.O.P.E.
A GREAT Combination!
Cub Scout Pack 101, Metropolis Illinois will be collecting food items for those in need on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
Big Johns
Sav-A-Lot
The Dollar Store
Family Dollar
Pat’s Market (in Brookport)
While you shop, pick up an extra food item for donation to C.O.P.E. and drop it off at our table. Please help make a difference for many families this holiday season.
God Bless You!
THIS MEETING IS ALSO OUR PACK MEETING, BUT IT WILL BE INFORMAL. AS YOU COMPLETE YOUR POPCORN MONEY TURN-IN, WE WILL AWARD ANY ADVANCEMENTS YOUR SCOUT HAS EARNED, AND WILL ALSO PRESENT HIM WITH HIS PINEWOOD DERBY KIT FOR THE UPCOMING PINEWOOD DERBY. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE.
There are several more important events coming up on our calendar. They are listed below. Please contact your den leader with any questions!
Thursday, December 2nd: Christmas Float Building. We invite the whole pack to participate. We will meet at Jared and Afton English’s home at 3955 Macedonia Church Road at 6 p.m. The easiest directions to the house from Metropolis is to take 45 North towards Joppa, and turn right on Macedonia Church Road. Stay on it until you have to turn right. The house is less than a quarter mile down the road from the turn. We will be working in a heated barn, but please dress for cold weather work. Our theme is Camping and Christmas! Parents, please bring any old, unwanted Christmas decorations or camping gear that you no longer use, and we will recycle it one more time for the float before those items hits the trash! Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.
Saturday, December 4th: We will participate in the Christmas Parade. We will gather at the Washington Park area at approximately12:45 p.m. Scouts and parents who will walk with us, please dress accordingly! If scouts wish to throw candy, they may, but parents, you need to supply candy for your scout. The parade goes from Washington Park to the Market Street area. We ask for parents to meet us to pick up their scouts at the new fire station across from the Sav-A-Lot. Please make your way there after the parade. Leaders will stay in that area until all scouts are picked up.
Because we have been so blessed in our popcorn sale, we have decided to give back to the community with a food drive for COPE (Christian Outreach Program Emergency). COPE has helped families in need in Metropolis since the 1970’s.
Saturday, December 11th: Food Drive. We will be positioned at Big John’s, Sav-A-Lot, the Dollar Store, Family Dollar, and Pat’s Market from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. taking donations of food. Please see the attached flyer for general information. Contact your den leader and/or Melissa Rushing (270) 994-2645 for details about the times and places scouts will be scheduled to man the tables.
Thursday, December 16th: Christmas Carolling, Pack Meeting, and Popcorn Prize distribution. We begin by meeting up at the United Methodist Church parking lot before 5 p.m. At 5 p.m., we will carpool and caravan to the different assisted living centers in Metropolis, singing Christmas carols at each stop. If you can’t make it at 5p.m., please stop by later, and we will give you a schedule of events, and you can catch up. At approximately 7 p.m., we will meet back up at the basement of the church and have hot chocolate and cookies, award any advancements, and distribute the popcorn prizes that the boys have earned. We will hand out information about the upcoming Pinewood Derby, which happens during the January Pack Meeting.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Cub Scouts and C.O.P.E.
A GREAT Combination!
Cub Scout Pack 101, Metropolis Illinois will be collecting food items for those in need on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
Big Johns
Sav-A-Lot
The Dollar Store
Family Dollar
Pat’s Market (in Brookport)
While you shop, pick up an extra food item for donation to C.O.P.E. and drop it off at our table. Please help make a difference for many families this holiday season.
God Bless You!
Friday, December 11, 2009
The Christmas Parade
First, I want to thank everyone who participated. We had a great turn out. Scouts, our float took 3rd place in the float judging! That is awesome! This is the first time we ever even placed in the judging. The judges later told us that it was the enthusiasm, smiles, waves, and wishes of "Merry Christmas" that came from the boys that made the difference for them. So CONGRATULATIONS EVERYBODY!
Here are some photos from the parade:
Here are some photos from the parade:
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Schedule of Events....
First, thank you to all scouts and parents who made our float construction go so smoothly! I especially want to thank Mike and Melissa Rushing for allowing us to take up their garage space for the next few weeks.
Yesterday, Tuesday the 24th, was our popcorn turn in date. Almost everyone turned in their popcorn sales, which was greatly appreciated. If you have not turned in your popcorn sales, please turn your money and order forms into Lisa Gower, at Creations the Florist in Metropolis. In the next few days, I will be calling all folks who have not turned in popcorn money or had undeliverable popcorn. I will help get that popcorn sold or delivered!
Our next events include your regular den meetings, and then on December 5th, Saturday, we will walk and ride with our float in the Metropolis Christmas Parade. We need to meet at Washington Park (across from the Library) at 12:30. The parade will end by the new firestation (across from the Save-A-Lot). Parents, if you are not walking in the parade with your scout, please meet us at the end of the parade route. One of the scout leaders will be with the boys in the Save-A-Lot parking lot. Also, if you want your scout to throw candy, please supply them with their own bag of individually wrapped candies to throw.
On December 15th, Tuesday, we will have our December Pack meeting and will also go Christmas Caroling to the different assisted living centers in town. The plan is as follows: At approximately 5 pm, we will carpool and carvan our Pack to the different assisted living centers, and sing Christmas carols to the residents. At approximately 7 pm, we will return to the UM Church basement and have our Pack meeting, eat hot cocoa and cookies, hand out any advancements and awards, and give the boys any prizes earned for popcorn sales, including cash awards. Then, we are officially off for the rest of the month of December. We will begin den meetings again starting the first full week of January.
In January: The Pinewood Derby! If you want to get a look at our Pinewood Derby, please look through the archives of the website. It is probably the biggest event for the boys, and one they deserve after they have worked so hard to progress through their ranks, and have successfully completed our fund raiser to provide a great program for the rest of the year.
Also in January, we will have our edible snowman contest, in which each den makes a snowman, either by itself or in a scene, but everything in it must be edible! The winning den will get a pizza party courtesy of Pack 101!
I'll see you all at the Christmas Parade,
Roger
Yesterday, Tuesday the 24th, was our popcorn turn in date. Almost everyone turned in their popcorn sales, which was greatly appreciated. If you have not turned in your popcorn sales, please turn your money and order forms into Lisa Gower, at Creations the Florist in Metropolis. In the next few days, I will be calling all folks who have not turned in popcorn money or had undeliverable popcorn. I will help get that popcorn sold or delivered!
Our next events include your regular den meetings, and then on December 5th, Saturday, we will walk and ride with our float in the Metropolis Christmas Parade. We need to meet at Washington Park (across from the Library) at 12:30. The parade will end by the new firestation (across from the Save-A-Lot). Parents, if you are not walking in the parade with your scout, please meet us at the end of the parade route. One of the scout leaders will be with the boys in the Save-A-Lot parking lot. Also, if you want your scout to throw candy, please supply them with their own bag of individually wrapped candies to throw.
On December 15th, Tuesday, we will have our December Pack meeting and will also go Christmas Caroling to the different assisted living centers in town. The plan is as follows: At approximately 5 pm, we will carpool and carvan our Pack to the different assisted living centers, and sing Christmas carols to the residents. At approximately 7 pm, we will return to the UM Church basement and have our Pack meeting, eat hot cocoa and cookies, hand out any advancements and awards, and give the boys any prizes earned for popcorn sales, including cash awards. Then, we are officially off for the rest of the month of December. We will begin den meetings again starting the first full week of January.
In January: The Pinewood Derby! If you want to get a look at our Pinewood Derby, please look through the archives of the website. It is probably the biggest event for the boys, and one they deserve after they have worked so hard to progress through their ranks, and have successfully completed our fund raiser to provide a great program for the rest of the year.
Also in January, we will have our edible snowman contest, in which each den makes a snowman, either by itself or in a scene, but everything in it must be edible! The winning den will get a pizza party courtesy of Pack 101!
I'll see you all at the Christmas Parade,
Roger
Monday, December 8, 2008
The Christmas Parade
Building The Float....
The Parade...
Next, we will have our annual Christmas Caroling on December 16th. We will meet at 5 pm at the parking lot of the UM Church. We will caravan to different assisted living centers, and will make a special stop at the house of Joe Ogle. We expect to have scouts back at the church at approximately 6:30 pm, at which time we will have cookies and hot chocolate, complete our Pack Meeting, and give out our popcorn prizes. Prizes will not be awarded if you have not settled up your popcorn orders, however, so please, if you have outstanding popcorn orders, get them settled up right away. Please take your money up to Lisa Gower at Creations the Florist.
Also, any boys who still need to pick up their pinewood cars can do so at this meeting. This will be our last meeting this year. Leaders will begin meetings again in January.
Thank you, parents, scouts, and leaders, for making the first half of this year one of the best for Pack 101 yet!
Roger
Cubmaster
This will be our last
The Parade...
Next, we will have our annual Christmas Caroling on December 16th. We will meet at 5 pm at the parking lot of the UM Church. We will caravan to different assisted living centers, and will make a special stop at the house of Joe Ogle. We expect to have scouts back at the church at approximately 6:30 pm, at which time we will have cookies and hot chocolate, complete our Pack Meeting, and give out our popcorn prizes. Prizes will not be awarded if you have not settled up your popcorn orders, however, so please, if you have outstanding popcorn orders, get them settled up right away. Please take your money up to Lisa Gower at Creations the Florist.
Also, any boys who still need to pick up their pinewood cars can do so at this meeting. This will be our last meeting this year. Leaders will begin meetings again in January.
Thank you, parents, scouts, and leaders, for making the first half of this year one of the best for Pack 101 yet!
Roger
Cubmaster
This will be our last
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Christmas Parade
First off, thank you to EVERYONE who helped build the float. I think the boys enjoyed themselves, and made short work of a really nice float. Thank you parents and leaders, for being there.
This Saturday, December 6th, is the Metropolis Christmas Parade. We will meet at 3rd and Metropolis Street, by Washington Park, at approximately 12:30. Scouts need to be in uniform, but also dressed appropriately for the weather. It will be cold.
Scouts can throw candy, but must bring their own sealed candy if they choose to do so.
The younger scouts shall ride on the float, and the older scouts will walk and carry our banner.
The Parade will end at 9th and Market, over by the Save A Lot. Please meet us over there after the parade, and pick up your scout from there.
As a reminder, if you haven't settled up popcorn sales, please do so NOW. You should take your money for popcorn sales to Lisa Gower at Creations the Florist during regular business hours.
If your scout does not have his pinewood derby car, (they were handed out at the November Pack Meeting, while we settled up popcorn sales), please see your den leader to get your car. Parents, if you are going to participate in the open class race, or if you need to buy an additional car, we will supply additional cars for $5 each.
Our next event will be Christmas Caroling, Pack Meeting, and popcorn prize delivery, on December 16th. We will meet at the church and caravan to each assisted living center in town. I'll post an itinerary in the next few days.
This Saturday, December 6th, is the Metropolis Christmas Parade. We will meet at 3rd and Metropolis Street, by Washington Park, at approximately 12:30. Scouts need to be in uniform, but also dressed appropriately for the weather. It will be cold.
Scouts can throw candy, but must bring their own sealed candy if they choose to do so.
The younger scouts shall ride on the float, and the older scouts will walk and carry our banner.
The Parade will end at 9th and Market, over by the Save A Lot. Please meet us over there after the parade, and pick up your scout from there.
As a reminder, if you haven't settled up popcorn sales, please do so NOW. You should take your money for popcorn sales to Lisa Gower at Creations the Florist during regular business hours.
If your scout does not have his pinewood derby car, (they were handed out at the November Pack Meeting, while we settled up popcorn sales), please see your den leader to get your car. Parents, if you are going to participate in the open class race, or if you need to buy an additional car, we will supply additional cars for $5 each.
Our next event will be Christmas Caroling, Pack Meeting, and popcorn prize delivery, on December 16th. We will meet at the church and caravan to each assisted living center in town. I'll post an itinerary in the next few days.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Popcorn Sales Records!!!
Folks,
All I can say is "Thanks, to everyone!" This year, we have exceeded our Pack goal in popcorn orders, and have turned in the highest unit sales in our council. I have received special congratulations given to our Pack from our district executive, and from the sales representatives at Trails End Popcorn.
This year, we physically had more boys taking orders for popcorn than ever before, and after many years of doing this, had one boy take enough orders to qualify for the Trails End Scholarship Program (he took orders for over $2800), which will allow Jonathan Hodges to to begin to build a scholarship fund in which Trails End puts 6% of his total popcorn sales into an account for him to use when he goes to college! This year, Jonathan earned about $175 dollars to start that account, and every year, Trails End will put 6% of any further sales he makes into that account for him. Congratulations, Jonathan.
This year, we had many, many boys entered into the $50 club drawings. We also had about 10 boys entered into the $500 club (some several times) drawing, which means that for every multiple of $500 dollars of popcorn orders taken, a boy would be entered once into a drawing for a cool electric scooter. With so many entered, it is possible that someone from Pack 101 will win. Let's hope! We should know at the end of the popcorn sale who won.
Also, for every boy that filled up a popcorn order sheet, each sheet filled became an entry into a drawing for a Nintendo Wii. Again, since so many boys in our Pack filled up one or more popcorn order forms, we stand a good chance to see one of our own win that terrific prize.
The next event for popcorn sales will be the receipt of the actual product, which will occur on November 8th. Leaders will distribute that to their individual scouts. Then, we will have approximately 17 days to deliver and take payment for the popcorn. Checks need to be made out to PACK 101. Then we will settle up the popcorn sale. At our November Pack Meeting, all money must be turned in. Our Pack accountant will be there to settle each person's popcorn order right then.
HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE NEXT EVENTS:
October 28: Pack Meeting, 7 pm, at the UM Church in Metropolis. Adults, bring a bag of sealed candy. Scouts can dress in costume if they choose to. We will have some prizes for costumes to award.
November: Popcorn delivery and settling up orders.
November Pack Meeting. We settle accounts, and HAND OUT THE PINEWOOD DERBY KITS TO ALL OF THE SCOUTS. It is IMPERATIVE that scouts are there to settle up money for the popcorn sale, BUT ALSO TO PICK UP THEIR **FREE** PINEWOOD CAR KIT.
Also, in November, we will work on our Christmas Float for the Christmas Parade.
December: First Saturday, march in the Parade with our float.
December: Go Christmas caroling, and distribute all of the prizes and cash our scouts earned for their popcorn sales.
Off until January (the month of our PINEWOOD DERBY)!
Once again, Thanks to all who helped make our popcorn sales event very successful!!!
Roger Pugh
Cubmaster
All I can say is "Thanks, to everyone!" This year, we have exceeded our Pack goal in popcorn orders, and have turned in the highest unit sales in our council. I have received special congratulations given to our Pack from our district executive, and from the sales representatives at Trails End Popcorn.
This year, we physically had more boys taking orders for popcorn than ever before, and after many years of doing this, had one boy take enough orders to qualify for the Trails End Scholarship Program (he took orders for over $2800), which will allow Jonathan Hodges to to begin to build a scholarship fund in which Trails End puts 6% of his total popcorn sales into an account for him to use when he goes to college! This year, Jonathan earned about $175 dollars to start that account, and every year, Trails End will put 6% of any further sales he makes into that account for him. Congratulations, Jonathan.
This year, we had many, many boys entered into the $50 club drawings. We also had about 10 boys entered into the $500 club (some several times) drawing, which means that for every multiple of $500 dollars of popcorn orders taken, a boy would be entered once into a drawing for a cool electric scooter. With so many entered, it is possible that someone from Pack 101 will win. Let's hope! We should know at the end of the popcorn sale who won.
Also, for every boy that filled up a popcorn order sheet, each sheet filled became an entry into a drawing for a Nintendo Wii. Again, since so many boys in our Pack filled up one or more popcorn order forms, we stand a good chance to see one of our own win that terrific prize.
The next event for popcorn sales will be the receipt of the actual product, which will occur on November 8th. Leaders will distribute that to their individual scouts. Then, we will have approximately 17 days to deliver and take payment for the popcorn. Checks need to be made out to PACK 101. Then we will settle up the popcorn sale. At our November Pack Meeting, all money must be turned in. Our Pack accountant will be there to settle each person's popcorn order right then.
HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE NEXT EVENTS:
October 28: Pack Meeting, 7 pm, at the UM Church in Metropolis. Adults, bring a bag of sealed candy. Scouts can dress in costume if they choose to. We will have some prizes for costumes to award.
November: Popcorn delivery and settling up orders.
November Pack Meeting. We settle accounts, and HAND OUT THE PINEWOOD DERBY KITS TO ALL OF THE SCOUTS. It is IMPERATIVE that scouts are there to settle up money for the popcorn sale, BUT ALSO TO PICK UP THEIR **FREE** PINEWOOD CAR KIT.
Also, in November, we will work on our Christmas Float for the Christmas Parade.
December: First Saturday, march in the Parade with our float.
December: Go Christmas caroling, and distribute all of the prizes and cash our scouts earned for their popcorn sales.
Off until January (the month of our PINEWOOD DERBY)!
Once again, Thanks to all who helped make our popcorn sales event very successful!!!
Roger Pugh
Cubmaster
Friday, December 7, 2007
More Pictures From the Parade
Here are some more pictures from the Parade courtesy of Matt Alsip's wife, and also a picture of his Tiger Cub Den. Remember, if you took some pictures at the parade, please send them to me.
Roger
Roger
Saturday, December 1, 2007
The Christmas Parade
The Christmas Parade was great fun for everyone involved. We had over 30 scouts participate, which is the most I have seen on our float since I have been doing this. The boys really enjoyed themselves, and I can only say "thank you" to all of the parents who helped make this happen. I have put up several pictures from the parade up on the sidebar. If you have photos, please email them to me.
Next on the calendar, we have regular den meetings, and then on Thursday, December 13th, we will have our Pack meeting. Our December schedule is a little short because of the holidays. On December 13th, we will meet up at the church beginning at 5 pm, and all caravan to the different assisted living centers here in town. We will go Christmas caroling at the different centers. At approximately 7 pm, we will meet back at the church for our Pack meeting. At the Pack meeting, we will have hot cocoa and cookies, and will hand out the prizes the boys have earned from their popcorn sales.
Which reminds me, if you haven't turned in your popcorn money, it is important that you turn in your popcorn sales to me as soon as possible. You should bring your sales and your sales sheets to my house, at 113 Lindsey Avenue. I will be available after 6 pm. It is vital that we get all outstanding accounts settled now.
Also, if you are a returning scout, and you owe back dues, we must get those dues paid NOW. We can't register boys on our new charter if they owe back dues. If you are not sure if you owe back dues, please call or see your den leader NOW. If a boy owes back dues, and is not on the charter, he can't participate in events, like the pinewood derby, kite building contest, raingutter regatta, etc.
I look forward to seeing all of the boys caroling on the 13th. However, if you can't make the caroling, please still come to the Pack meeting to pick up your popcorn prizes and to enjoy some cookies and hot cocoa.
Thanks,
Roger
Next on the calendar, we have regular den meetings, and then on Thursday, December 13th, we will have our Pack meeting. Our December schedule is a little short because of the holidays. On December 13th, we will meet up at the church beginning at 5 pm, and all caravan to the different assisted living centers here in town. We will go Christmas caroling at the different centers. At approximately 7 pm, we will meet back at the church for our Pack meeting. At the Pack meeting, we will have hot cocoa and cookies, and will hand out the prizes the boys have earned from their popcorn sales.
Which reminds me, if you haven't turned in your popcorn money, it is important that you turn in your popcorn sales to me as soon as possible. You should bring your sales and your sales sheets to my house, at 113 Lindsey Avenue. I will be available after 6 pm. It is vital that we get all outstanding accounts settled now.
Also, if you are a returning scout, and you owe back dues, we must get those dues paid NOW. We can't register boys on our new charter if they owe back dues. If you are not sure if you owe back dues, please call or see your den leader NOW. If a boy owes back dues, and is not on the charter, he can't participate in events, like the pinewood derby, kite building contest, raingutter regatta, etc.
I look forward to seeing all of the boys caroling on the 13th. However, if you can't make the caroling, please still come to the Pack meeting to pick up your popcorn prizes and to enjoy some cookies and hot cocoa.
Thanks,
Roger
Friday, November 30, 2007
Christmas Parade
I want to remind everyone that the Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 1st. Pack 101 will meet at the Save-A-Lot at 12:30. If it is raining heavily, the rain date for the parade is Sunday, December 2nd.
Please wear your scout uniforms, but also dress warmly and appropriately. Also, bring a bag of wrapped candy if you want to throw candy. Parents, the end of the parade route is over by the library and park. Please meet us there to pick up your son.
I'll be taking pictures, which I will post here as soon as I can.
Also, scouts, I received the prizes from Trail's End popcorn today. When we have our December Pack Meeting, we will be handing out those prizes.
Roger
Please wear your scout uniforms, but also dress warmly and appropriately. Also, bring a bag of wrapped candy if you want to throw candy. Parents, the end of the parade route is over by the library and park. Please meet us there to pick up your son.
I'll be taking pictures, which I will post here as soon as I can.
Also, scouts, I received the prizes from Trail's End popcorn today. When we have our December Pack Meeting, we will be handing out those prizes.
Roger
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The Popcorn Money Is In...
I want to thank all of the leaders and parents for getting to the Pack meeting tonight and reconciling popcorn sales. Because most of the scouts who sold popcorn were there, we were able to meet our obligation to the Weaver Popcorn Company, and are well on our way to have the funds to have another great year in scouting! Thank you all for making our fundraiser a success!
However, scouts and parents, if you did not reconcile your popcorn sales tonight, please get your popcorn delivered as soon as possible, and turn in your sales and popcorn order forms to me. I am usually home in the evening after 6pm. My address in 113 Lindsey Avenue. I have to have these outstanding accounts settled as soon as possible to be able to accurately budget for the next few months of the scouting calendar.
All the scouts thoroughly enjoyed picking up their pinewood cars. If you were unable to attend the pack meeting tonight, you can pick up your pinewood car from your den leader once you settle your popcorn order.
Also, there are a few returning scouts who still need to pay dues from last year. If those dues are not paid, those scouts can not be registered as we recharter this year, which means those scouts can not continue to participate in our events. Please, if you are a returning scout, see your den leader if you owe back dues, or if you are not sure if you owe back dues. Your den leaders will be able to tell you.
Also, a final reminder: We will participate in the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st. We need to gather up by the Save-A-Lot store at approximately 12:30. You can bring candy to throw, just make sure it is individually wrapped pieces.
See you all at the Christmas Parade!
Roger
However, scouts and parents, if you did not reconcile your popcorn sales tonight, please get your popcorn delivered as soon as possible, and turn in your sales and popcorn order forms to me. I am usually home in the evening after 6pm. My address in 113 Lindsey Avenue. I have to have these outstanding accounts settled as soon as possible to be able to accurately budget for the next few months of the scouting calendar.
All the scouts thoroughly enjoyed picking up their pinewood cars. If you were unable to attend the pack meeting tonight, you can pick up your pinewood car from your den leader once you settle your popcorn order.
Also, there are a few returning scouts who still need to pay dues from last year. If those dues are not paid, those scouts can not be registered as we recharter this year, which means those scouts can not continue to participate in our events. Please, if you are a returning scout, see your den leader if you owe back dues, or if you are not sure if you owe back dues. Your den leaders will be able to tell you.
Also, a final reminder: We will participate in the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st. We need to gather up by the Save-A-Lot store at approximately 12:30. You can bring candy to throw, just make sure it is individually wrapped pieces.
See you all at the Christmas Parade!
Roger
Monday, November 26, 2007
Reminders...
I know I'm going to sound like a broken record, but Tuesday, November 27th is our PACK MEETING, starting at 7pm in the basement of the UM Church. WE WILL SETTLE UP POPCORN ACCOUNTS AT THAT TIME. It is vitally important that you are there. Lisa, our accountant, will be able to settle up any discrepancies right then and there.
Also, scouts returning from last year need to settle up any unpaid dues from last year so that we can register them when we re-charter our pack. If a scout is not registered, the scout can not attend meetings or participate in fun events like the pinewood derby.
Speaking of the Derby, we WILL BE HANDING OUT PINEWOOD CARS TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AT THE PACK MEETING AS WELL. This will be the opportunity for scouts to get their free car and begin working on it.
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Next, THE CHRISTMAS PARADE: We will gather up by the Save-A-Lot at 12:30 on this Saturday, December 1st. Scouts need to wear their uniforms, but also dress warmly. If scouts want to throw candy, they can, but you need to bring your own bag of wrapped candy.
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We will be Christmas carolling for our Pack meeting in December. Because of the holidays, we will have our Pack Meeting on Thursday, December 13th. We will meet at approximately 5 p.m. at the parking lot of the UM Church, and caravan to 5 different assisted living centers in town. Afterwards, we will have hot cocoa and hand out all earned awards from popcorn sales.
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Lastly, I know many parents want to know the rules of the Pinewood Derby, even though it is not going to be held until the end of January. Posted below are the official rules for the Derby.
Only Cub Scouts are allowed to race in the official races. However, anyone associated with scouting (parents, leaders, boy scouts, brothers and sisters of scouts) can participate in the Open Class race after the cub scout official race. We also will be featuring a Hall of Champions, and want everybody who has a built one or more pinecars in the past to bring their cars so that we may display them for the boys.
FOR CUB SCOUTS: You must follow the rules for building the pinecar, and must use the official kit supplied to you by the Cub Scouts. If you need additional kits, you can purchase them from Pack 101 for $5.00. Your cars must use the block of wood and all of the stock parts which come in the kit. It must be the specified wheelbase, axle height, length, width, and weight (5.0 ounces or less). You can add weights, wood, and other parts as long as the car stays within the stated guidelines. A dry graphite-based lubricant can be used on the wheels. My advice is to apply the lubricant after you have completely finished the car. If you need to double-check the weight of your vehicle, you can do so at the Metropolis Post Office.
FOR OPEN CLASS RACERS: You must begin with an official pinecar kit. The wheelbase, axle height, and overall width of the vehicle must be as specified in the kit. However, most everything else can be modified. Although you must use the block of wood as the body, exactly how much of it you is is up to you (meaning, at least some part of the body must be made from the original block of wood). The wheels, axles, weight, and just about every other aspect of the vehicle is OPEN for interpretation (which is why it is called the Open Class). I will make any final decision about whether or not a car will be allowed to race. For example, if the car won't fit on the track, or if racing the car would damage the track, it will not be allowed to race. If you are unsure whether or not a modified car you wish to run will be allowed to race, please contact me ahead of time (618) 524-8340 or pugh@shawneelink.net and I'll make a decision about it.
Many awards will be handed out. So, having a fast racer might be great, but having a unique design, or an interesting paint job, or an unusual use of material will also be recognized, as well as many, many other attributes.
This year, we will be using our digital timer, and our two-lane custom aluminum track. This year’s Pinewood Derby should be better than ever. We look forward to seeing you there!
Also, scouts returning from last year need to settle up any unpaid dues from last year so that we can register them when we re-charter our pack. If a scout is not registered, the scout can not attend meetings or participate in fun events like the pinewood derby.
Speaking of the Derby, we WILL BE HANDING OUT PINEWOOD CARS TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AT THE PACK MEETING AS WELL. This will be the opportunity for scouts to get their free car and begin working on it.
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Next, THE CHRISTMAS PARADE: We will gather up by the Save-A-Lot at 12:30 on this Saturday, December 1st. Scouts need to wear their uniforms, but also dress warmly. If scouts want to throw candy, they can, but you need to bring your own bag of wrapped candy.
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We will be Christmas carolling for our Pack meeting in December. Because of the holidays, we will have our Pack Meeting on Thursday, December 13th. We will meet at approximately 5 p.m. at the parking lot of the UM Church, and caravan to 5 different assisted living centers in town. Afterwards, we will have hot cocoa and hand out all earned awards from popcorn sales.
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Lastly, I know many parents want to know the rules of the Pinewood Derby, even though it is not going to be held until the end of January. Posted below are the official rules for the Derby.
Only Cub Scouts are allowed to race in the official races. However, anyone associated with scouting (parents, leaders, boy scouts, brothers and sisters of scouts) can participate in the Open Class race after the cub scout official race. We also will be featuring a Hall of Champions, and want everybody who has a built one or more pinecars in the past to bring their cars so that we may display them for the boys.
FOR CUB SCOUTS: You must follow the rules for building the pinecar, and must use the official kit supplied to you by the Cub Scouts. If you need additional kits, you can purchase them from Pack 101 for $5.00. Your cars must use the block of wood and all of the stock parts which come in the kit. It must be the specified wheelbase, axle height, length, width, and weight (5.0 ounces or less). You can add weights, wood, and other parts as long as the car stays within the stated guidelines. A dry graphite-based lubricant can be used on the wheels. My advice is to apply the lubricant after you have completely finished the car. If you need to double-check the weight of your vehicle, you can do so at the Metropolis Post Office.
FOR OPEN CLASS RACERS: You must begin with an official pinecar kit. The wheelbase, axle height, and overall width of the vehicle must be as specified in the kit. However, most everything else can be modified. Although you must use the block of wood as the body, exactly how much of it you is is up to you (meaning, at least some part of the body must be made from the original block of wood). The wheels, axles, weight, and just about every other aspect of the vehicle is OPEN for interpretation (which is why it is called the Open Class). I will make any final decision about whether or not a car will be allowed to race. For example, if the car won't fit on the track, or if racing the car would damage the track, it will not be allowed to race. If you are unsure whether or not a modified car you wish to run will be allowed to race, please contact me ahead of time (618) 524-8340 or pugh@shawneelink.net and I'll make a decision about it.
Many awards will be handed out. So, having a fast racer might be great, but having a unique design, or an interesting paint job, or an unusual use of material will also be recognized, as well as many, many other attributes.
This year, we will be using our digital timer, and our two-lane custom aluminum track. This year’s Pinewood Derby should be better than ever. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Decorating the Christmas Float
We have had a Christmas Float in the Christmas Parade for years. However, this was the first time since I have been Cubmaster that we made a concerted effort to set time and money aside to really create a nice float.
However, as often occurs when anybody tries something new, there were a few minor snags. For example, not everybody knew that we were going to be working on the float at Balinda's house last night. In fact, it was the lapses in communication that spurred me to make this website. There was no fault or foul here, just difficulties in getting in contact with everybody. This website will help eliminate some of these communication problems, I hope! Also, I didn't bring all the tools I needed, and had to go back to my house for tools.
Enough with the problems. Overall, the event was a great success, and all the boys (and some of their sisters, who were girl scouts) had a great time. We served cookies and hot cocoa, and had each of the kids and some of the parents work on different elements of the float. We made jingle bells, we made giant candles from cardboard and tin foil, and we made the form for a big snowman which will ride in the center of our trailer. Also, my project was to make the lighted sign, which says, "35th Anniversary" because this year is the 35th anniversary of the first charter of the Metropolis Cub Scouts. We didn't finish the float, but all of the hands there made short work of the parts we could finish. Thank you to EVERYONE who was there. These are the kinds of events that make cub scouting worthwhile. From the scouts' perspectives, this was an opportunity to have fun, pal around with friends, and to make something they will be proud of next Saturday. It just so happens to also be a great way for us to involve them as active citizens in our community.
Again, as a reminder, the Christmas Parade will be on December 1st, and we will meet in the Save-A-Lot parking lot at 12:30. The younger scouts will ride on the float, while the older scouts will walk. I believe Faith said that the Webelos II scouts will carry the banner. Scouts and leaders must wear uniforms if you have them. But, dress appropriately. If it is cold, wear a long sleeve shirt under your scout shirt, wear a coat, gloves, hat, etc. If any boy wants to throw candy during the parade, parents, you will need to supply your son with a bag of wrapped candy. We are going to take some Pack photos, but I will be happy to take individual photos of scouts for any parents who would like for me to do that. Just find me and remind me to do so.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Parade!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Roger
However, as often occurs when anybody tries something new, there were a few minor snags. For example, not everybody knew that we were going to be working on the float at Balinda's house last night. In fact, it was the lapses in communication that spurred me to make this website. There was no fault or foul here, just difficulties in getting in contact with everybody. This website will help eliminate some of these communication problems, I hope! Also, I didn't bring all the tools I needed, and had to go back to my house for tools.
Enough with the problems. Overall, the event was a great success, and all the boys (and some of their sisters, who were girl scouts) had a great time. We served cookies and hot cocoa, and had each of the kids and some of the parents work on different elements of the float. We made jingle bells, we made giant candles from cardboard and tin foil, and we made the form for a big snowman which will ride in the center of our trailer. Also, my project was to make the lighted sign, which says, "35th Anniversary" because this year is the 35th anniversary of the first charter of the Metropolis Cub Scouts. We didn't finish the float, but all of the hands there made short work of the parts we could finish. Thank you to EVERYONE who was there. These are the kinds of events that make cub scouting worthwhile. From the scouts' perspectives, this was an opportunity to have fun, pal around with friends, and to make something they will be proud of next Saturday. It just so happens to also be a great way for us to involve them as active citizens in our community.
Again, as a reminder, the Christmas Parade will be on December 1st, and we will meet in the Save-A-Lot parking lot at 12:30. The younger scouts will ride on the float, while the older scouts will walk. I believe Faith said that the Webelos II scouts will carry the banner. Scouts and leaders must wear uniforms if you have them. But, dress appropriately. If it is cold, wear a long sleeve shirt under your scout shirt, wear a coat, gloves, hat, etc. If any boy wants to throw candy during the parade, parents, you will need to supply your son with a bag of wrapped candy. We are going to take some Pack photos, but I will be happy to take individual photos of scouts for any parents who would like for me to do that. Just find me and remind me to do so.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Parade!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Roger
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
News regarding upcoming events
Welcome, all scouts and parents, leaders and committee people to the newly created blog for Cub Scout Pack 101. On this blog, I will post a regular calendar of events, and encourage you to communicate back and forth to me and other members of Pack 101 with any questions you might have. I have created the blog as an open forum, and as long as I am not having to fight through mountains of spam, I will keep it that way.
For All Returning Scouts: November is the month that we re-charter our organization. Your dues from last year must be paid in full this month, or you will not be allowed registered for this year. Please see your den leader or contact me if you need to know how much you owe (if anything) in back dues. It is important that this get settled up this week!
There are several key events coming up: November 27th: 7 pm, UM Church. Pack Meeting, and popcorn money turn-in will happen then. It is imperative that you attend this meeting, and turn in your popcorn sales. Also, we will award any advancements, and will hand out the pinewood derby car kits that evening.
Next, December 1st: 12:30 meet at the Save-A-Lot parking lot for the Christmas Parade. Scouts need to dress warmly, but also wear their uniforms. The younger scouts will ride on the float. Any scouts who wish to throw candy must bring their own bags of individually wrapped candies.
Your individual dens will have a meeting during the first week of December, but on Thursday, December 13th, we will be having our annual Christmas Carolling event. We will meet up at the church at approximately 5 pm, and then go to five different assisted living centers in town. When we finish, we will meet back at the church, have cookies and hot cocoa, and give out the prizes and cash awards for the popcorn sales.
Then, we are off until January, which will be our Pinewood Derby Race! More to come on that in the next few weeks.
For All Returning Scouts: November is the month that we re-charter our organization. Your dues from last year must be paid in full this month, or you will not be allowed registered for this year. Please see your den leader or contact me if you need to know how much you owe (if anything) in back dues. It is important that this get settled up this week!
There are several key events coming up: November 27th: 7 pm, UM Church. Pack Meeting, and popcorn money turn-in will happen then. It is imperative that you attend this meeting, and turn in your popcorn sales. Also, we will award any advancements, and will hand out the pinewood derby car kits that evening.
Next, December 1st: 12:30 meet at the Save-A-Lot parking lot for the Christmas Parade. Scouts need to dress warmly, but also wear their uniforms. The younger scouts will ride on the float. Any scouts who wish to throw candy must bring their own bags of individually wrapped candies.
Your individual dens will have a meeting during the first week of December, but on Thursday, December 13th, we will be having our annual Christmas Carolling event. We will meet up at the church at approximately 5 pm, and then go to five different assisted living centers in town. When we finish, we will meet back at the church, have cookies and hot cocoa, and give out the prizes and cash awards for the popcorn sales.
Then, we are off until January, which will be our Pinewood Derby Race! More to come on that in the next few weeks.
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