Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:41:05 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/ Cub Scout Pack 250 - Tega Cay/Fort Mill, SC en-us http://pack.bsa250.org/images/logo.gif http://pack.bsa250.org/ pack@bsa250.org http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21 “I promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.” Over 52 million boys have made this promise since Cub Scouting was introduced in 1930. If your son is in the first through fifth grades, Cub Scouting invites you to visit and maybe join us in Pack 250: WHEN: 7:04pm, Tuesday, September 2nd WHERE: Grace Presbyterian Church, Hwy 160 & Gold Hill Road WHO: The new scout and his parent(s) “Why join the Cub Scouts?” Our mission at Pack 250 is to work with parents to teach values through the fun of Cub Scouting. Our pack is blessed to have over 100 registered scouting volunteers (parents like you). Together we work to teach our Cub Scouts respect, leadership, self-confidence, sportsmanship, goal-setting, and more. “We are just too busy for Cub Scouts.” At Pack 250, we take pride in the other activities of our scouts. Most of our families are very active in sports, church, and the pace of life. We have a badge program for participation in baseball, soccer, basketball, chess, golf, and much more. Cub Scout Pack 250 provides a forum in which parents and sons spend quality time together going places, doing projects, talking, and reading. Other experiences range from learning how to put up a tent, swim, or use tools to complete small projects. Cub Scouting supports parent and son relationships in ways that result in very fond memories. These experiences are truly time well spent. Young boys recognize that the priorities of parents are expressed in how parents spend their time. “How can we learn more about Pack 250?” · Ask your neighbors. With over 100 boys in the pack each of the last few years, chances are someone you know knows about us. · Check our website at www.bsa250.org. · Come to our meeting on September 4th. “What activities are planned?” In September, we’ll have the “Popcorn Kick off ” Pack meeting. October’s Pack meeting will be “Adventures in Books”. The Pinewood Derby is another highlight of our Cub Scout year. This event is held in January and showcases our model car building talents. Each Cub Scout can build a car, with the help of an adult partner, from the kit that he is given in December. The cars can be as simple or as elaborate as he chooses. The Blue/Gold Banquet is held at the February Pack meeting and recognizes the founding of the Scouting movement. This is a big event for the entire Scouting family. .. AND WE EAT! March is our Raingutter Regatta race. April our Campout & Graduation. May is our Estes Rocket Launch. June features District Day Camp and a Goodturn Project. “When do we get to go camping?” The BSA allows Cub Scouts to camp in a family setting at a council-approved facility. Every boy MUST be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. On September 5-7, we have a “Beach Sweep” weekend in Myrtle Beach at the Lakewood Camping Resort, 5901 South Kings Hwy. In October, We will have our Gold Rush Family campout with activities. In April, Pack 250 will have our Family Campout and Graduation. Come check out Pack 250! Our parents are dedicated to our sons and their friends. Pack 250 is a great chance for parents to build friendships with other neighborhood parents. Young boys grow up fast. Give your son a valuable gift by encouraging him to join Cub Scout Pack 250. The time you invest in him today will make a difference in the person he becomes tomorrow. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:41:05 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20 February 23, 2008 Blue & Gold Banquet Our Blue and Gold Banquet was Saturday, February 23rd. Approximatly 300 folks attended. The Chinese food was wonderful. The boys got a kick out of the Lion Dance and the martial arts demonstration. All the Dens did a great job on their table decorations. A huge thank you to our event coordinator, Brynne Fisher, and all of the parents of the Cobras who helped make this event possible. A Special heartfelt thank you and congratulations goes to our graduating Webelos families. Your efforts over the years has made Pack 250 the great Pack it is today! Help Wanted As our Webelos II scouts make their transition to Boy Scouts, many important Pack roles will be need to be filled. Many parents don’t have the time to be Den Leaders, but do want to help. Remember: Many hands make light work. If you are interested in volunteering your talents, contact Matt or Ken. March 11th Leaders Meeting Our next leaders’ meeting is on Tuesday, March 11th, 7:04pm, at Grace. Ready, Set, Blow! March 25th, 7:04pm, at Grace Church we will have our Raingutter Regatta. This is a small balsawood sailboat kit that you build and paint. We will race them the length of special raingutters full of water with each scout gently blowing on his sail (practice in the bathtub). Some Dens received their kits at the banquet. Contact Matt if your Den still need theirs. This race does not last as long as the Pinewood Derby because it is single-elimination. Here are some vital details for the BIG RACE: · We’ll need one parent volunteer from each den to help that night. · Please be sure to seal your boat. Balsawood will soak-up water and your boat will sink. · Materials not provided in the kit must be for decorative purposes only. · SINGLE-HULL designs ONLY. · Do not use OUTRIGGERS, stablizers, or motors. · Use the sail in the kit. (it may be cut and/or shaped) · We will race first for DEN CHAMPIONS – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals. · We will race DEN winners for the PACK CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st, 2nd, &3rd place trophies. · We will also be awarding trophies for the following CRAFTMANSHIP categories: Cubs’ Choice, Best Paint, and Best Design. This is one of only 2 individual competitive events the pack runs each year. The Race Officials are volunteers doing their best. There will be boys who win and boys who lose. Please prepare your son (and yourself) to demonstrate good sportsmanship …….win or lose. Summer Means Camp Cub Scout Day Camp (for current 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders) will be May 16th – 20th. Fees are approx. $70 per Scout. Webelos Resident Camp (for current 3rd & 4th graders) will be May 8-11, or 11-14. Fees are approx. $70 for Scouts and $30 per Adult. Look for forms and fee information coming soon by email. We need to have everyone interested to be signed up by the March 28th Pack Meeting. Campout & Graduation May 2-4 is the date, camp Bud Sheile, Rutherfordton, NC is the place. This is a FAMILY event. At the very least, one parent MUST accompany every Cub Scout. You may come and camp as early as Friday after 4pm, and leave Sunday, by Noon. The first activity is a Pack-wide lunch on Saturday followed by afternoon activities. Dens should plan a meal together Saturday evening. You can even come for just Saturday (especially the Campfire Pack Meeting & Graduation at 7:04pm). More details next month. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:56:33 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19 January 26, 2008 Pinewood Derby I hope everyone (Cub Scouts and Parents) enjoyed designing, cutting, sanding and painting together. That is the real FUN of the Pinewood Derby. Congratulations to all of our winners. A special thanks to the Sonny Sams and his Club Members for bringing out their cars for out Scouts to see and for judging our paint and design categories. Also, thank you very much to the many folks who helped set up and tear down the tracks and clean and reset the Church. Thanks to Crew 250 for providing the Snack Shack for us. Be sure to check out the end of the Newsletter for Pack and Den Champions. District Pinewood Derby The top 2 racers from our pack are eligible to race. Any other scouts must survive time trails that morning. More info will be sent by email when it’s available. Scout Sunday Grace Presbyterian’s service commemorating Scout Sunday will be February 10th at 10:15am. We will need some scouts in full uniform to help with greeting, and the offering. Please contact Matt if you want to help. Everyone from the Pack is welcome, however we encourage you to attend your regular church in uniform (see if your pastor would briefly recognize all scouts and former scouts during the service). Be sure to check the date your Church’s Scout Sunday date. All scouts that attend any church in uniform on for your Scout Sunday Service will earn a special patch at February 22nd’s Blue & Gold. Let your Den Leaders know if the patch has been earned. Changes are Coming… At the Blue & Gold next month and the Roadrunners and Scorpions will be graduating into the Boy Scout Troop. Along with those outstanding scouts, their parents will also be leaving the pack. This will create vacancies in some important pack leadership positions. If you have interest in helping the pack stay strong by contributing your talents and time, contact Ken or Matt to learn more. Many hands make light work! Feb. 23rd Blue & Gold Banquet In February, we will celebrate with our annual Blue & Gold Banquet. This year, our outstanding popcorn sale will allow us to have our event at Camp Thunderbird Food will be provided. The Banquet will begin at 4:30pm.. The theme for the evening is “Chinese New Year”. We will have a table-decorating contest for the Dens that best represents this theme. DO YOUR BEST! February 12th Leaders Meeting Our next leaders meeting is on Tuesday, February 12th, at 7:04pm at Grace. Down the Road March 25th - Raingutter Regatta – 7:04pm, Grace May 2,3,4 - Campout & Graduation May 27 - Rocket Launch, 7:04, Grace June 16-20 – Cub Scout Day Camp June 8-11or June 11-14 – Webelos Resident Camp Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:52:44 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18 Pack 250 Pinewood Derby Rules - 2008 1. The car must be built from the Official Pinewood Derby Kit. Wheels and axles other than those provided in the kit are prohibited. 2. The car must have been built this scouting year. No “used” cars allowed. 3. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches. 4. Length shall not exceed 7 inches. Height shall not exceed 8 inches. 5. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces. The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of wood or metal that is securely built into/onto the body. Loose and/or free-moving weights are prohibited. 6. Altering the shape of the wheel tread area beyond sanding the small molding stub off and polishing the tread area is prohibited. Axles may not be altered in anyway except for removing burrs and polishing. 7. Wheel bearings, washers, & bushings are not allowed. 8. Springs for suspension are not allowed. 9. The car must be free wheeling with no starting devices. 10. The front bumper of the car may be rounded or square. Cutting a wedge to go around the starting pin is prohibited. 11. The minimum clearance between the bottom of the car and the track surface shall be 3/8 inch so the car will clear the track's center guide strip. 12. The wheelbase (distance between the front and rear axles) may not be altered from the kit measurement of 4-1/4 inches. 13. The minimum width between the wheels shall be 1-3/4 inches so the car will clear the track's center guide strip. 14. Details such as steering wheel, driver, decals, etc. are permissible as long as these details do not make the car exceed the maximum length, width, or weight specifications. 15. Graphite or other powdered lubricant can be applied only once before the car enters the church. No additional graphiting or lubricating will be allowed inside the church or once racing begins. 16. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee. Once it has passed inspection, the car will be placed on a table and will be removed only by the Cub Scout to race and then be returned to the table as soon as the race is over. 17. After passing inspection, the only person authorized to handle the car is the Scout. Major repairs may be assisted by a parent. 18. Repair time for loose wheels, etc. is 2 minutes. One repair allowed per car. 19. The race will be double elimination. 20. If a car jumps the track, the race will be repeated with the cars on the same lanes. A car jumping the track twice will be eliminated from the heat. 21. In the event of a tie, the heat will be run again on opposite lanes. 22. Cars must be registered on time, and may NOT be raced by anyone other than that scout. No stand-ins. 23. Missing a heat or racing in the wrong heat must be caught before the running of the next heat, else results stand. (ALL scouts need to listen for their names). 24. Although rare, any timely requests to resolve disputes will be settled by Assistant Cubmasters Evan Helms and David Lancaster. Any timely appeals of those decisions will be settled by Cubmaster Matt Peterson and Committee Chair Ken Lake. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:10:18 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17 Pack 250 News Grace Presbyterian Church - Dec 18, 2007 Popcorn Celebration Tonight, our Scouts will celebrate an outstanding job on our one and only fundraiser. Thank you to all of our parents for your patience and understanding with an unusually hectic popcorn sale. See the back of this newsletter for full Popcorn details. Gentlemen, Start Your Engines On Saturday, January 26th, we will have our Pinewood Derby Championships at Grace. Each den MUST give David, Evan, or Matt the names and phone numbers of 2 parents that would be willing to serve as Race Officials (check-in, starting, scoring, finish-lines, etc.). There will be a Race Officials' meeting at 7:30pm on Fri., Jan. 25th. We will work hard to make sure these parents get to see their son(s) races. We will also have a FOR FUN ONLY Sibling Race if we have enough interest.. Here are some vital details for the BIG RACE: · We need help at the church setting up the tracks on Friday (Jan. 25)afternoon 3-5pm. · Friday night from 7-9pm, we will open the church for PRACTICE. You can test-weigh your car, and take a couple trips down the track. Be patient if everyone shows up at once. · Please DO NOT use any wheel lubricant of any kind inside the church. It makes a HUGE mess. NO LIQUID LUBE IS ALLOWED. · Saturday morning we will begin checking-in cars at 9am, racing starts at 10am. · We will race first for DEN CHAMPIONS – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals. · Then we will race the DEN winners for the PACK CHAMPIONSHIIP – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies. · We will also be awarding trophies for the following CRAFTMANSHIP categories: Cubs’ Choice, Best Paint, & Best Design. The Race Officials are volunteers doing their best. There will be boys who win and boys who lose. Please prepare your son (and yourself) to demonstrate good sportsmanship …….win or lose. January 8th Leaders Meeting We’ll meet on Tues, Jan. 8th, at 7:04pm. Each den should strive to make sure they have AT LEAST one adult at this meeting. Feb. 23rd Blue & Gold Banquet In February we will celebrate the birthday of the BSA with our annual Blue & Gold Banquet. The theme for the evening is “Chinese New Year” with a den Table Decorating Contest. How will your den share this theme at the banquet? The Cobras will be coordinating this event. Because of how large our pack is, we will again have this year’s event at Camp Thunderbird We eat at 4pm, and the program will start at 4:45pm. We will be presenting the coveted Arrow-of-Light award to some of our Webelos. Because of our very successful popcorn sale, the Pack will provide the meal. Please let your Den Leader know how many in your family plan to attend so we know how much food to provide. Coming Next Year The Special Events Committee is working on: · March 25th - Raingutter Regatta · May 2nd-3rd - Campout & Graduation · May 7th - Rocket Launch Parents, if you want to help with these events, call Matt or Assistant Cubmasters, David or Evan Attendance Award At our May pack meeting, we will again be presenting the pack attendance award pins. To qualify, scouts must participate in the following activities from May 2006 through April 2007: 16 den meetings/events, AND 9 Pack meetings/events. Thanks again to all the great scouts and families who worked hard to make this sale a success. We look forward to another FUN year of Cub Scouting Rikke & Amy – 2007 Pack 250 Popcorn Kernels Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:20:55 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16 The Roadrunners Den has comprised a list of their favorite memories from Webelos Camp at Camp Bob Hardin in June 2007. 1. Archery - hitting a bulls eye 2. Being with nature and enjoying the great outdoors 3. The Trading Post - Snacks 4. Showers are optional!! 5. B.B gun shooting - Baboom 6. Christmas in July 7. Skits at the Campfires 8. Listening to your neighbor (Jeremy) yell in his sleep 9. Canoe rides 10. Camp Counselors, especially Anthony Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:33:35 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15 Pack 250 News Grace Presbyterian Church – Oct. 23, 2007 POPCORN! POPCORN! Oh, Yummy! The burning on my face only lasted a few hours! And yes, the SLOP tasted as nasty as it smelled! Great job to all our Scouts for setting another record this year. Be sure to tell your Scout that his efforts pay for all of his Scouting FUN ! Thank you, their parents, for helping your Scout set a goal and encouraging them to achieve it. Way to go 2-5-0. YOU ROCK! · Prizes will be awarded at the Dec 18th meeting. · Results from Turn-in are at the end of this email. · Pack 250 Scouts recipe: Sold Lots Of Popcorn November 17th - SUPER SATURDAY 1. Scouting for Food We will canvass our area asking folks to donate canned food to support the Fort Mill Care Center. · Each den will have a small section of homes to deliver fliers & bags to Nov. 10-16 , and then go back through on the morning of Saturday the 17th to gather the food. · Den Leaders should pick up your bags at the Leaders Meeting on the 13th unless you would like to distribute before then. · Please take all of your collections to Engine Solutions by 12pm. Directions will come at Leaders Meeting. Record your total amount of food and report to Matt that afternoon. 2. Popcorn Pick-up Popcorn will be available for Dens on Nov. 17th. The time and place for Pick-up will be announced soon. November 13th Leaders Meeting 7:04pm, at Grace. All Dens should be represented. This will be our last Leaders Meeting in 2007. Scouting for Food bags and Fliers will be distributed at this meeting. November 27th Pack Meeting In November our theme is “Indian Nations”. We will meet at 7:04pm, Grace Church. Dec. 1st Ft. Mill Holiday Parade Our Pack will again participate in the Fort Mill Holiday Parade. Our Coordinator is Mr. Lancaster. Plan on bringing your Junk Yard Racer. More details at November’s Pack Meeting. Dec. 8th Junk Yard Racers Several dens are building cars. Everyone is welcome to come watch the fun. If your den is not building a car, maybe you could help with JUDGING, contact Matt. The races are from 10am-1pm at Grace. Details are attached to this email. December 18th Pack Meeting December’s Pack Meeting theme is “Celebrations Around the World”, 7:04pm, Grace Church. Rumor has it that Santa will be delivering our Pinewood Derby Kits. We will also present the 2007 Popcorn Sales Prizes!! Coming in 2007 The Special Events Committee is working on: January 26th - Pinewood Derby· February 23rd - Blue & Gold Banquet · March 25th - Raingutter Regatta May 2nd – 4th - Campout & Graduation May 27th - Rocket Launch Parents, if you want to help with these events, let your Den Leader know. Many hands make light work. Leader's Soliloquy That no household task was left undone In my home, I will not stay. Dust feathers are under the bed, Building tomorrow today. I went with boys on a nature hike In a woodland beside a stream. We saw spring stretch and yawn and grow, Awakening from winter's dream. We walked together and laughed together, We saw the robin's return. We cooked together and ate together And watched the campfire burn. Yes, a household chore was left undone In my house just over the way. But I've been busy, as busy as can be, Building tomorrow today. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:44:32 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14 September 18, 2007 Welcome to the “Pop Rally” Ready, set, sell! Tonight is the Kick-off of our pack's popcorn sale. Please pick up your order form this evening from the Lt. Kernel for your den. Remember to collect the money when you take the order because forms and money must be turned in at the next pack meeting on October 23rd Checks should be made out to “BSA Pack 250”. Our Popcorn will arrive on November 17th. Several area pizza places all agreed to sponsor the top dens for a pizza party. If you have any questions, just ask your den's Lt. Kernel or call Rikke or Janet. But most of all, remember to set a goal, be safe, and have fun! Show and Deliver Popcorn is available by the case only. If you have not taken any popcorn, Popcorn will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Orders should only be recorded on the Show and Deliver order form to keep them separate from the popcorn that needs to actually be ordered. Payment will be turned in with this form at the Oct. 23rd Pack meeting. Email Rikke if you want any of the popcorn the Pack has left over. If you feel you will have popcorn you cannot sell, it will need to be turned back in by Oct 5th. After that, you are responsible for it. Blitz Week The Den with the highest Scout average from Sept 19th – Sept. 23rd will win an ice cream party at Maggie Moos! Lt. Kernels will turn totals in on Sept. 24th to Rikke by 9pm. Matt’s Sales Incentive If the Pack exceeds the $55,084 goal, for our October “Down on the Farm” Pack meeting/ turn in night, each den will bring an edible ingredient for us to cook up some SLOP. I will enjoy “PIGGING OUT” on this wonderful concoction. Good Luck! (I’m not sure if that’s for me or you) Remember, that’s about $500 per Scout. Recent Heroes Kay, Scott, Brad, Hernan and Paul attended Cub Scout Leader Training on Saturday. Thanks for their commitment to provide the best the Scouting program has to offer. Another district training course is coming up Sept. 26th. Let Matt know if you want to go. October 9th Leaders Meeting On October 9th , at 7:04pm, all Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Pack Committee Members, and any interested parents will gather at Grace Church. This meeting will getting our Fall Program going, and is for adults only. October 19-21 Gold Rush Camping is optional on Friday and/or Saturday night. Dens might want to coordinate a meal or two together. October 23rd Pack Meeting The October 23rd Pack meeting will be at 7:04pm, at Grace Church. The theme is “Down on the Farm”. REMEMBER: Popcorn forms and money must be turned in at this pack meeting. Upcoming Junkyard Racers We are making arrangements for the event. Dens build cars and compete in 4 different events. Den Leaders will have the specs and rules at our next Leaders Meeting. Everyone is welcome to come watch the fun. November 17th Scouting for Food Each year, we canvas our assigned area for folks to donate canned food to the Fort Mill Care Center. Each den will have a section of homes to deliver fliers/bags Nov. 10th – 14th, and then go back on Sat., the 17th to gather the food. More info at the next Pack Meeting. Attendance Award Each May through April, we have an Attendance Award program for Scouts in Pack 250. To qualify, a Scout must attend 16 Den meetings or events (field trips) AND 9 Pack meetings or events (Day/Twilight Camp, Webelos Camp, our Summertime Pack events, Gold Rush, Scouting for Food, Bobcat Racers, and Pinewood Derby, and more). Scouts will receive the award at the May 2008 Pack Meeting. 2007 Popcorn Prizes $300 - 2007 Pack 250 Patch - For every $300 sold, the District will have a weekly drawing for $25 Scout Store Gift Certificate. - Fill an order form totaling $350 or more and receive $20 off Palmetto Council Day or Webelos Camp. $500 - patch, cap-light, and backpack OR tent $750 - patch, cap-light, multi tool, fan, and backpack OR tent $1000 - patch, cap-light, multi tool, fan, remote control car, and backpack OR tent - Special invitation to the District $1000 Club Pizza Party $1500 - patch, remote control car and Ipod shuffle. - Plus an additional $50 gift card from Trails-End $2000 - patch, backpack OR tent, cap-light, multi tool, fan, remote control car, Ipod shuffle and 4- one day tickets to Carowinds. $2250 - patch, backpack OR tent, cap-light, multi tool, fan, remote control car, Ipod shuffle and 4- season passes to Carowinds. $2500 - patch, backpack OR tent, cap-light, multi tool, fan, remote control car, Ipod shuffle and 4- season passes to Carowinds - 6% of sales into a Trails-End college fund $3500 - patch, backpack OR tent, cap-light, multi tool, fan, remote control car, Ipod shuffle and 4- season passes to Carowinds - 6% of sales into a Trails-End college fund - 4 tickets to a Panthers Game and $100 cash to spend at the stadium. (game is Council’s choice) $5000 - patch, backpack OR tent, cap-light, multi tool, fan, remote control car, Ipod shuffle and 4- season passes to Carowinds - 6% of sales into a Trails-End college fund - 3 day, 2 night mini vacation to Orlando, FL for a Family of 4. (includes hotel and 3-day park-hopper pass) Pack 250 Top Seller - Designs next years Popcorn Patch - Earns prizes in $ category - 3 day, 2 night mini vacation to camp at James Island State Park, including 4 passes to the Rock Wall climbing experience. Park also has bicycle rentals, fishing, and a Water Park / Pool on site. 15 minutes from the Ocean. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:16:59 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=13 3, 2, 1, Ignition, BLAST-OFF! If your rocket survives its first launch, we have enough engines to launch again. We have an ICE CREAM truck coming tonight. Please, only one per person. And help us keep the church grounds free of trash. Summertime Awards This summer each scout can earn the Summertime Pack Award pin if he attends camp, the September 4th Open House Pack Meeting, and EITHER the Grace Goodturn or the 4th of July parade or the Overnighter. If he is not going to camp, then he can substitute the Overnighter. Dens can earn the Den Award if HALF of their scouts earn the pin. Grace Goodturn Grace Church provides us with a great place to meet and have FUN. We would like to repay the favor by ?helping out around the house?. 4th of July Parade Pack 250 has been invited to participate in the July 4th Parade in Tega Cay. We need a someone who has a large trailer to volunteer to help facilitate the construction. One Last Outing ? August 18th The weekend before school starts back we will have a Pack Family Overnighter. Plans are being made to have it at the Greenway again. Plan to bring your tents. Scouts will earn a patch. Beach Sweep?COOL! On the weekend of Sept 7-9, York District will have its annual Beach Sweep in Myrtle Beach. We will let you know of fees when information is available. This is a FAMILY CAMPING event. No ?adoptions?. Bring your own equipment and food. The only planned event is sweeping the Beach of trash at on Saturday. Discounts will be available for local food and entertainment. If anyone is interested in planning events (mini-golf tourney, real golf, sand castles, etc) for our families, see Matt. Fall Recruiting ? Invite your neighbors to run with the BEST PACK around! ? New member fee will be $35. This includes transfers from other packs as well. ? The Pack Meeting on September 4th will also be an Open House for all boys in grades 1-5. ? Scouts who sign up a friend may qualify for the Recruiter patch. ? Pack 250 will have an info table at ?Meet the Teacher? at Gold Hill. ? Fliers will be distributed at Gold Hill. ? Matt will be on the morning announcements at Gold Hill. ? September 3rd is UNIFORM DAY for all Cub Scouts (no caps at school). ? Let Matt know if you have any spots for new scouts in your den. ? Any other publicity ideas/help are welcome. Call or email Matt Thu, 17 May 2007 14:12:04 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=12 Ready, Set, Blow!March 27th, 7:04pm, at Grace Church we will have our Raingutter Regatta. This is a small balsawood sailboat kit that you build and paint. We will race them the length of special raingutters full of water with each scout gently blowing o?n his sail (practice in the bathtub). Den Leaders have picked up the kits at the Blue and Gold. This race does not last as long as the Pinewood Derby because it is single-elimination.Here are some vital details for the BIG RACE:We?ll need o?ne parent volunteer from each Den to help that night.Please be sure to seal your boat. Balsawood will soak-up water and your boat will sink.Boats should be kit original, unless added for decorative purposes o?nly.SINGLE-HULL designs o?nLY. Do not use OUTRIGGERS, FRONT FINS, OR MOTORS. It?s ok to modify original kit sails and mast. (cut, bend, iron, etc)We will race first for DEN CHAMPIONS ? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals.We will race DEN winners for the PACK CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st, 2nd, &3rd place trophies. We will also be awarding trophies for the following CRAFTMANSHIP categories: Cubs? Choice, Best Paint, and Best Design.This is o?ne of o?nly 2 individual competitive events the Pack runs each year. The Race Officials are volunteers doing their best. There will be boys who win and boys who lose. Please prepare your son (and yourself) to demonstrate good sportsmanship ??.win or lose. March 13th Leaders Meeting Our next leaders? meeting is o?n Tuesday, March 13th, at 7:04pm, location TBA.Summer Means Camp? Cub Scout Day Camp (for current 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders) will be June 18-22, 8:30-4:30, at Anne Close Springs Greenway. Fees are $70 per Scout. We must have o?ne adult volunteer for every five Scouts. Free tot lot is available for volunteers.? Webelos Resident Camp (for current 3rd & 4th graders) will be June 10-13, or June 13-16. Fees $70 for Scouts and $30 per Adult. Look for forms and fee information coming soon by email. We need to have everyone interested to be signed up by the March 28th Pack Meeting.Campout & GraduationPlease note date change! April 27th-29th is the date. Camp Bud Sheile is the place. This is a FAMILY event. At the very least, o?ne parent MUST accompany every Cub Scout. You may come and camp Friday after 4pm, and leave Sunday, by Noon. The first activity is a Pack-wide Lunch o?n Saturday. Dens should plan a meal together Friday and/or Saturday evening. You can even come for just Saturday (especially the Campfire Pack Meeting & Graduation at 7:04pm). More details next month. Help WantedAs our Webelos II scouts make their transition to Boy Scouts, many important Pack roles will be need to be filled. Many parents don?t have the time to be Den Leaders, but do want to help. Remember: Many hands make light work. If you are interested in volunteering your talents, contact Matt or Tim. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:31:50 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11 Pinewood Derby Congratulations to all of our winners at the Pinewood Derby. A special thanks to the two Marines for coming out and judging our paint and design categories. Also, thank you to the many folks who helped set up and tear down the tracks and clean and reset the Church. Thanks to Troop 250 for providing the Snack Shack for us. District Pinewood Derby The top 2 racers from our pack are eligible to race. Any other scouts must survive time trails that morning. More info will be sent by email when it?s available. Scout Sunday Grace Presbyterian?s service commemorating Scout Sunday will be February 4th at 10:15am. We will need some scouts in full uniform to help with greeting, and the offering. Please see Matt Peterson if you want to help. Everyone from the Pack is welcome, however we encourage you to attend your regular church in uniform (see if your pastor would briefly recognize all scouts and former scouts during the service). All scouts that attend any church in uniform on for your Scout Sunday Service will earn a special patch at February 22nd?s Blue & Gold. Let your Den Leaders know if the patch has been earned. Changes are Coming? At the Blue & Gold next month and the Dragons will be graduating into the Boy Scout Troop. Along with those outstanding scouts, their parents will also be leaving the pack. This will create vacancies in some important pack leadership positions. If you have interest in helping the pack stay strong by contributing your talents and time, contact Tim or Matt to learn more. Many hands make light work! Feb. 24th Blue & Gold Banquet In February, we will celebrate with our annual Blue & Gold Banquet. This year, our outstanding popcorn sale will allow us to have our event at Camp Thunderbird Food will be provided. The Banquet will begin at 4:30. We need plastic one gallon milk containers for luminaries. Please let me know if you can save some. The theme for the evening is ?Aloha, Cub Scouts!?. We will have a table-decorating contest for the Dens that best represents this theme. DO YOUR BEST! February 6th Leaders Meeting Our next leaders meeting is on Tuesday, February 7th, at 7:04pm. Location TBA Down the Road March 27th - Raingutter Regatta ? 7:04pm, Grace April 20-22 - Campout & Graduation May 22 - Rocket Launch, 7:04, Grace June 18-22 ? Cub Scout Day Camp June 10-13 or June 13-15 ? Webelos Resident Camp Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:57:18 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10 1. The car must be built from the Official Pinewood Derby Kit. Wheels and axles other than those provided in the kit are prohibited. 2. The car must have been built this scouting year. No ?used? cars allowed. 3. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches. 4. Length shall not exceed 7 inches. Height shall not exceed 8 inches. 5. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces. The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of wood or metal that is securely built into/onto the body. Loose and/or free-moving weights are prohibited. 6. Altering the shape of the wheel tread area beyond sanding the small molding stub off and polishing the tread area is prohibited. Axles may not be altered in anyway except for removing burrs and polishing. 7. Wheel bearings, washers, & bushings are not allowed. 8. Springs for suspension are not allowed. 9. The car must be free wheeling with no starting devices. 10. The minimum clearance between the bottom of the car and the track surface shall be 3/8 inch so the car will clear the track's center guide strip. 11. The wheelbase (distance between the front and rear axles) may not be altered from the kit measurement of 4-1/4 inches. 12. The minimum width between the wheels shall be 1-3/4 inches so the car will clear the track's center guide strip. 13. Details such as steering wheel, driver, decals, etc. are permissible as long as these details do not make the car exceed the maximum length, width, or weight specifications. 14. Graphite or other powdered lubricant can be applied only once before the car enters the church. No additional graphiting or lubricating will be allowed inside the church or once racing begins. 15. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee. Once it has passed inspection, the car will be placed on a table and will be removed only by the Cub Scout to race and then be returned to the table as soon as the race is over. 16. After passing inspection, the only person authorized to handle the car is the Scout. Major repairs may be assisted by a parent. 17. Repair time for loose wheels, etc. is 2 minutes. One repair allowed per car. 18. The race will be double elimination. 19. If a car jumps the track, the race will be repeated with the cars on the same lanes. A car jumping the track twice will be eliminated from the heat. 20. In the event of a tie, the heat will be run again on opposite lanes. 21. Cars must be registered on time, and may NOT be raced by anyone other than that scout. No stand-ins. 22. Missing a heat or racing in the wrong heat must be caught before the running of the next heat, else results stand. (ALL scouts need to listen for their names). 23. Although rare, any timely requests to resolve disputes will be settled by Assistant Cubmasters Evan Helms and David Lancaster. Any timely appeals of those decisions will be settled by Cubmaster Matt Peterson and Committee Chair Tim Smith. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:38:47 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9 Popcorn Celebration Tonight, our Scouts will celebrate an outstanding job on our one and only fundraiser. Thank you to all of our parents for your patience and understanding with an unusually hectic popcorn sale. A special thanks to Maggie Moo?s, Pizza Planet, Papa Johns, and Village Pizza for their donations and for supporting our Scouts. See the back of this newsletter for full Popcorn details. Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!!! On Saturday, January 27th, we will have our Pinewood Derby Championships at Grace. Each den MUST give David, Evan, or Matt the names and phone numbers of 2 parents that would be willing to serve as Race Officials (check-in, starting, scoring, finish-lines, etc.). There will be a Race Officials' meeting at 7:30pm on Fri., Jan. 26th. We will work hard to make sure these parents get to see their son(s) races. We will also have a FOR FUN ONLY Sibling Race. Here are some vital details for the BIG RACE: ? We need help at the church setting up the tracks on Friday (Jan. 26)afternoon 3-5pm. ? Friday night from 7-9pm, we will open the church for PRACTICE. You can test-weigh your car, and take a couple trips down the track. Be patient if everyone shows up at once. ? Please DO NOT use any wheel lubricant of any kind inside the church. It makes a HUGE mess. NO LIQUID LUBE IS ALLOWED. ? Saturday morning we will begin checking-in cars at 9am, racing starts at 10am. ? We will race first for DEN CHAMPIONS ? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals. ? Then we will race the DEN winners for the PACK CHAMPIONSHIIP ? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies. ? We will also be awarding trophies for the following CRAFTMANSHIP categories: Cubs? Choice, Best Paint, & Best Design. The Race Officials are volunteers doing their best. There will be boys who win and boys who lose. Please prepare your son (and yourself) to demonstrate good sportsmanship ??.win or lose. January 9th Leaders Meeting We?ll meet on Tues, Jan. 9th, at 7:04pm. Each den should strive to make sure they have AT LEAST one adult at this meeting. Feb. 24th Blue & Gold Banquet In February we will celebrate the birthday of the BSA with our annual Blue & Gold Banquet. The theme for the evening is ?Aloha, Cub Scouts? with a den Table Decorating Contest. How will your den share this theme at the banquet? The Scorpions will be coordinating this event. Because of how large our pack is, we will again have this year?s event at Camp Thunderbird. We eat at 4pm, and the program will start at 4:45pm. We will be presenting the coveted Arrow-of-Light award to some of our Webelos. Because of our very successful popcorn sale, the Pack will provide the meal. Please let your Den Leader know how many in your family plan to attend so we know how much food to provide. Coming Next Year The Special Events Committee is working on: ? March 27th Raingutter Regatta ? April 20-22nd Campout & Graduation ? May 22nd Rocket Launch Parents, if you want to help with these events, call Matt, David, or Evan Attendance Award At our May pack meeting, we will again be presenting the pack attendance award pins. To qualify, scouts must participate in the following activities from May 2005 through April 2006: 16 den meetings/events, AND 9 Pack meetings/events. THANKS!! Thanks again to all the great scouts and families who worked hard to make this sale a success. We look forward to another FUN year of Cub Scouting Rikke G. ? 2006 Pack 250 Popcorn Kernel Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:29:01 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=8 POPCORN! POPCORN! Our Trailsend Popcorn Sale went very, very well. We should know a firm pick-up date in the next few days. Here are some important details to wrap-up our sale: ? Make sure you have delivered ALL of your popcorn to your customers. You cannot say THANK-YOU enough. Please apologize for the late delivery. ? Save your order form for next year. A repeat customer is your best customer. ? Prizes will be distributed December 19th. THANK YOU to everyone!!! Especially Pack ?Kernel? Rikke Gillespy, Janet Peterson, and the Den Lieutenants. We will have another FUN year in Scouting! Scouting for Food Hundreds of our neighbors donated canned food on November 18th to support the Fort Mill Care Center. Our Pack collected over 1,000 pounds of food! Thanks to everyone that helped with this GOODTURN, especially Coordinator Tim Smith. December 2nd Holiday Parade The Fort Mill Holiday Parade is on Saturday, December 2nd. It starts at Unity Cemetery, goes west on Tom Hall, down Main, and north on White (160). Our coordinator for the parade is David Lancaster. If you want to march in the parade: ? You must wear uniforms. Blue shirt, cap, and blue pants for Wolf & Bear Cub Scouts. Webelos wear the tan shirt, cap, and green pants. All scouts should dress for the weather (sweatshirts and even light jackets can be worn under a uniform shirt). ? Meet at the Ft. Mill School District Office parking lot (behind the firehouse) BY 10am. We will then walk to our starting spot. ? Each den should bring their Den Flag. Den leaders (or designated parent helper) should make sure all boys get a chance to carry the Den flag for a little while. Roadrunners and Scorpions will take turns carrying our Pack, SC, and US Flags. ? Dens that have a Junk Yard Racer may bring them to push SLOWLY in the parade. Please work out a driver rotation to avoid any ?fights? during the parade. Racers can be delivered pretty close to the cemetery by truck. ? Any snacks/drinks are a family responsibility. Do not bring anything, like candy, to throw. ? Each Den is responsible for their scouts, making sure that they are accounted for at all times, and they get home okay. TIGER CUBS can only participate WITH a parent (their own). All parents and families are invited to march with us as well (strollers and wagons are cool). December 19th Pack Meeting December?s Pack Meeting will be our ?Cub Scout Stars? Pack Meeting, 7:04pm, Grace Church. We will also celebrate our Popcorn Sale presenting the prizes including the coveted $300-Club Patch (designed by last year?s top seller Austin Gard), as well as the $500, $750, $1000, $1500, and $2000 club prizes. We are also planning SNACKS. Rumor has it that Santa will be delivering our Pinewood Derby Kits, a Pack 250 tradition. January 9th Leaders Meeting We?ll meet on Tues, Jan. 9th, at 7:04pm. Each Den should strive to make sure they have AT LEAST one adult at this meeting. This will be a BUDGET REVISION MEETING. Coming Next Year The Special Events Committee is working on: ? January 27th - Pinewood Derby ? February 24th - Blue & Gold Banquet ? March 27th - Raingutter Regatta ? April 20-22 - Campout & Graduation ? May 22nd - Rocket Launch Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:11:42 -0500 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7 Everyone did a GREAT job selling Popcorn this year. Once again, we exceeded our goal and broke a new record with $52,694 is sales!! Eating a worm, octopus, and raw fish was worth the look on the Scouts faces!! I?m told there were even a few Scouts who wanted to take the challenge and eat a worm. Believe me, they are not tasty!! You and your scout should be very proud of setting your individual goals and achieving them . Thank you so much for your contribution to another FUN year in Scouting. Pizza Party Dens Pizza Planet ? Scorpions - $8113 Village Pizza ? Den 10 - $5958 Papa Johns ? Den 3 - $5297 2007 Popcorn Patch Designer Chase Dunton - $2900 Hat Trick?? It?s possible Pack 250, Troop 250 and Crew 250 were the top sellers of their Units!! 250 ROCKS!! November 18th - SUPER SATURDAY 1. Scouting for Food We will canvass our area asking folks to donate canned food to support the Fort Mill Care Center. ? Each den will have a small section of homes to deliver fliers & bags to Nov. 15-17 , and then go back through on the morning of Saturday the 18th to gather the food. ? Den Leaders should pick up your bags at the Leaders Meeting on the 14th. ? Please take all of your collections to Signature Distribution by 12pm, the same place you pick up your Popcorn. ? Record your total amount of food and report to Matt at the Nov. 14th Leaders meeting. 2. Popcorn Pick-up Popcorn will be available for Dens at SIGNATURE COMPANIES. The time for Pick-up will be announced soon. Take Gold Hill towards 77 - Make a right on Wilson Business Parkway (Just before you reach the FORD dealership) 3. Junk Yard Racers Several dens are building cars. Everyone is welcome to come watch the fun. If your den is not building a car, maybe you could help with JUDGING, contact Matt Peterson. The races are from, 2-4pm, location to be announced soon. .........see more......... Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:00:38 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6 We have had a great start to our popcorn sale. There are still hot spots to be found, we still have 8 secret houses out there. There is plenty of time to reach the goal your son has set for himself. Everyone is doing awesome, keep up the good work! With an average sales per Scout of $374.67, WOW, the winner of Ice Cream Party is??? The Dragons. All Scouts are entitled to the Trails-End Prize and a Pack incentive below!! $300 incentive Pack 250 $300 Club Patch $500 incentive Patch, Tent, Canteen $750 incentive Patch, Tent, Canteen, Hammock, Headlamp $1000 incentive Patch, Tent, Canteen, Hammock, Headlamp, 75th Anniv. Pocketknife, Fishing rod $1500 incentive Patch, Tent, Canteen, Hammock, Headlamp, 75th Anniv. Pocketknife, Fishing Rod, 2-way Radio $2000 incentive Patch, Tent, Canteen, Hammock, Headlamp, 75th Anniv. Pocketknife, Fishing Rod, 2-way Radio, Kayak, Season Pass to Carowinds (Family of 4) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:04:52 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5 A Cub Scout Gold Rush is an event where each Cub Scout brings 3 ?Gold Nuggets? to help ?Salt the mine? - Each Nugget should be about the size of an inch across and painted gold. Gold Rush Rules: Collect the ?gold? from the ?mine? and spend it playing games and winning prizes. There will be a ?sheriff? on hand to catch: ? Smugglers ? having more than one piece of ?gold? ? Claim jumpers - breaking in line ? Scalawags ? running, pushing etc. These ?ruffians? will be taken before the ?hanging judge? and sent to ?jail? to be cleaned up and returned to the Gold Rush. Gold Rush Fees........ Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:35:24 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4 Pack 250 News Grace Presbyterian Church September 20, 2006 Welcome to the ?Pop Rally? Ready, set, sell! Tonight is the Kick-off of our pack's popcorn sale. Please pick up your order form this evening from the Lt. Kernel for your den. Remember to collect the money when you take the order because forms and money must be turned in at the next pack meeting on October 24th. Checks should be made out to ?BSA Pack 250?. Our Popcorn will arrive on November 17th. Several area pizza places all agreed to sponsor the top dens for a pizza party. If you have any questions, just ask your den's Lt. Kernel or call Rikke Gillespy or Janet Peterson. But most of all, remember to set a goal, be safe, and have fun! Show and Deliver Popcorn is available.......... Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:10:54 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3 Uh Huh, Oh Yeah!! We had 54 new Scouts join Pack 250 last week. We have hit the ground running again this year with the Beach Sweep just around the corner. Please let your Den Leader or me know if you will be attending. Parents play an important role in Scouting by encouraging your son and his Leaders. Parents are also the pool that our Cub Scout Leaders and other volunteers come from. Cub Scouting is not an activity that a boy does alone. He has to have your support. We also realize that scouting is not the number o?ne priority of any family. We all have family, church, school, work, and other community involvements. In fact, most of our Cub Scouts are very good students and sportsmen, as well as great Scouts. The strength of our Pack is our families and the commitment they have to everything they do.Pack 250 NewsGrace Presbyterian ChurchOpen House ? Aug 29, 2006 September 5th Leaders MeetingOn September 5h, at 7:04pm, at Grace. All Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Pack Committee Members, and any interested parents will gather to get our fall going. This meeting is very critical, and is for adults o?nly. Come dressed as you are, no uniforms necessary. Please help out your leaders by offering to keep their kids if needed. Don't forget, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training will be offered for ALL positions o?n Saturday, September 16th and again o?n October 14th beginning at 8:30 am at 1st Presbyterian Church, 234 East Main Street, Rock Hill. Let me know which you can attend so I can get you registered. September 8th ? 10th Beach SweepOn September 8-10, the York District has a "Beach Sweep" weekend in Myrtle Beach at the Lakewood Camping Resort, 5901 South Kings Hwy. This is a big family camp. Scouts must be accompanied by a parent, no ?adoptions?. Each family is responsible for all their own tents, equipment, and meals (a grocery store and several restaurants are close). If you are bringing a camper, please contact the campground (1-877-LAKEWOOD) to make your own arrangements. The tent camping fee (including both Friday and Saturday) is $12 per person and patches are $2ea. We will be sweeping the beach for trash Saturday at 9am. The rest of the weekend's activities are up to each family. September 19th Pack MeetingOur Pack Meeting is September 19th , 7:04 ? 8:25pm, at Grace Presbyterian Church, featuring a Den Spirit Banner Contest. Matt will provide materials needed at our next Leaders meeting. Each den is challenged to create a banner. This will be ?Zoo Adventures? month, so use your best zoo theme! Dens will be awarded points if the banner includes:Pack 250 & Den Name/Number ? 25 ptsAt least 4 colors ? 25 ptsCatch-phrase or cheer ? 25 pts?Popcorn? included somehow ? 25 ptsThis will also be our Popcorn Kick-off.. Scouts and their families can sell popcorn to earn excellent prizes and at the same time help earn thethe funds necessary to operate our Pack for the year. Scout popcorn is a quality product and comes in several varieties and sizes. October 20th ? 22nd Gold RushPlans are underway for a Family Campout at Chester State Park. Saturday activities include a morning Cub Scout Gold Rush (a variety of carnival style games provided by each Pack in the District) and an evening Campfire. More details at the next Pack Meeting. Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:46:55 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2 Bring your parents and sign-up with Pack 250 Come to our Open House at Grace Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, August 29th, 7pm, to see the FUN we have. Then, sign up for Dens at School Night for Scouting at Gold Hill Elementary Cafeteria, Thursday, August 31st, 7pm Open to all boys in 1st- 5th grade Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:14:39 -0400 http://pack.bsa250.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1 Welcome to the new Pack 250 Website! We're just getting things rolling again, but take a minute and create an account now. Then, watch as we add new content over the next few weeks. If you're a leader, please make sure you send an email to bsa250@gmail.com and let us know your user name and position. We'll reset your status here so that you have access to more capabilities on the site. Sat, 29 Jul 2006 13:08:44 -0400