Upcoming Pack Information

Hello PACK 164!!!

I first want to let everyone know that I have started a new job and with that I will be working every other Monday for a few weeks. I am hoping this is temporary...but Ms.Sandra with the Boy Scouts will be helping out on the Mondays I will not be available. I will make sure all upcoming info will be available online as well as at the meetings.

First is the Chap District Bowling Tournament. All cub scouts can participate. Due to time and number of scouts....siblings WILL NOT be able to bowl. Tigers and Wolves will be allowed to use the bumper guards but Bears and Webelos will not. Trophies will be awarded to top bowlers in each rank. Cost is $9 per scout. Each participant will receive a patch regardless if you place or not. Attendance is not required for this event but if you are interested in your scout participating....I will collect your money and send in your info. The tournament is Jan 18th @ Tangi Lanes in Hammond..(across from Big Lots). Registration begins 7-730am. It will last until all scouts bowl 2 games.


Also on Jan. 18th is....

Pinewood Derby Workshop
at the Baton Rouge Scout Shop

 

Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2014  for a fun-filled workshop on Pinewood Derby Racing.  This all-day event will feature a practice track set up in the store, tool demos and a scale available for car weigh-ins.   Get your car fine tuned for your Pack or District race at this one day Pinewood Derby Champ Camp. This is a family event....and attendance is not required...only helpful for those who are new to the Pinewood Derby Races.

Next we have University of Scouting. This is the old 'Leader's Fest'...it just got a new name. This is a leaders only event...no scouts. Its an event to broaden your knowledge on all things scouting. They have 'classes' on leader specific training, cooking outdoors, pinewood derby...and anything else you can imagine. The cost is $15 and you select whatever classes you would like to attend to fill your day. The price is for all day.....and includes lunch. If you are interested in attending or getting more info...please see me or Mrs. Sandra. I hope to have papers at meeting but I am waiting on copies myself...so I might have to email to you. Event is on Jan 25th at Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge...the deadline is Jan 15th or there is a $10 late fee.


We are once again approaching recharter. All those who wish to have their scouts continue with the Pack will need to recharter (register) again for the new year. I will start collecting money next month. The deadline is March 31st...but this is my deadline to get it all turned in too...and we have several holidays approaching which means our meetings will be few too...so please get with me or Sandra as soon as you can to pay your registration fee. Registration Fee for the 2014-2015 year is $25. It is a little of an increase but this has been the first increase in several years. If you choose not to register your son at this time....or if you would like to wait till August...you will have to fill out a new application. If you want your son to attend Day Camp they must recharter.  If you register by the deadline you only need to pay your registration fee....your application is already on file. If you have any questions....please just let me know....and again...I wont start collecting money till next month...but I wanted to let everyone know in advance what to expect.

...Spring is a very busy time for scouting....so please check back often or text me if you miss a meeting and need to know what was announced!!

Thanks everyone...and I will see yall soon....:)

Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas....and Happy New Years!! The holidays are over and its time for scouting again.....YAYYYY!!! I am ready for spring weather and camping....are you? I just want to remind everyone that Monday Jan 6th is still a school holiday so we will NOT be meeting. We will resume our meetings on Jan 13th @ 6pm.

We have lots on the agenda:

1) Recharter/Registration for the 2014/2015 scouting year is here. I will be getting paperwork from the council and I will begin collecting money in February. I will make announcements later on.

2) Our Pack Pinewood Derby is going to be held in February. I have it schedule for Feb 1st....but we may have to reschedule to another Saturday due to my work schedule. I will know more in the next week or so....and I will announce at the meeting!!

3) Scout Sunday is February 2nd and Scout Sabbath is Saturday February 8th. Your son can earn a BSA patch for participating in Sunday Services on that day if he 1) wears his scout uniform to church AND 2) participates in the services....some ideas are to lead a bible study, help with offering, pass out programs, lead a prayer, read a scripture....or any other service duty your church may have. This patch is not for just attending church on that Sunday......its about doing a Good Turn while teaching others about scouting. I will have more info and suggestions at the meeting.


I hope everyone has a safe week...and I will see ya'll Monday Jan 13th!!!

Landmark Nursing Home Visit

Everyone enjoyed our visit to the nursing home!! The boys did a great job helping all the residents with their snowmen. Each and every snowman was unique and well loved by the residents. Thank you to all the parents for your help today!!

Nursing Home Visit

We will be visiting Landmark Nursing Home in Hammond on Saturday Dec 14th at 10am. We are going to be making sock snowmen with the residents.The craft will be easy so that the scouts can assist them....but parents may need to assist at times.

The nursing home said the residents are always needing socks, combs, brushes, hair ties, chap stick, tooth paste, tooth brushes, deodorant, house shoes, bags to hang on walkers/wheel chairs if anyone wanted to make a donation of items. If you would rather donate money....let me know and I will purchase items.

We will be making a candy treat and Christmas cards tomorrow at our meeting to take with us to the nursing home.

I need any and all socks...white, colored, mix-matched....anything....we will be using socks to make our snowmen. Do not worry about the foot area...if its stained....we will be cutting that part off!! All sizes are needed.....from baby to adult!! Please bring them with you to the meeting TOMORROW!!!

I am also collecting buttons and scrap pieces of material if anyone has any to donate!! Please bring these to our meeting TOMORROW too!!!

Loranger Christmas Parade Pics

~THANK YOU~

 to the parents/leaders who helped keep the scouts

safe on the float Monday night.

 

 

Santa's Scout Shop

Mark your calendars to join scouts from all over Istrouma Area on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 10am to 4pm at the Baton Rouge Scout Shop.  They will be making ornaments! Refreshments will also be provided.

Enter to win a 4 foot stocking filled with the following items:

If the winner is a Cub Scout: CS lightweight sleeping bag, CS lunch box, CS chair, CS School bag, Rock and Gem Kit, and CS Canteen.

If the winner is a Boy Scout: Eureka Cuyaga sleeping bag, Lunch box or Cascadian 7 pc set, Camp chair or Stadium seat, Rock and Gem Kit and 1.75 liter BS Canteen.

Drawing to be held on December 13, 2013. Do not need to be present to win, no purchase necessary.

Holiday Mail for Heroes

Cub Scout Pack 164 will be sending cards to the American Red Cross for them to distribute this holiday season. This is a great time to teach our scouts about the sacrifices that each member of the military makes by having to be away from their family and friends during the holidays. You can buy a pack of cards, use leftovers from previous years, or any that you have to fill out and send. Cards do not need envelopes!! I will be collecting cards on Monday, Dec 2nd before the parade and I will mail them to the American Red Cross.  Please visit the link below for more information!!

http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes



Card Guidelines:

Every card received will be screened for hazardous materials and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working around the country.

Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process:

• Ensure that all cards are signed.
• Use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
• Only cards are being accepted. Do not send or include letters.
• Do not include email or home addresses on the cards: the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
• Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos: these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
• Please refrain from choosing cards with glitter or using loose glitter as it can aggravate health issues of ill and injured warriors.
• If you are mailing a large quantity of cards, please bundle them and place them in large mailing envelopes or flat rate postal shipping boxes. Each card does not need its own envelope, as envelopes will be removed from all cards before distribution.