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Popcorn Selling Final Event - January 23rd from 11-3 at HEB

Scouts are needed to sell the last of the popcorn we have in inventory.  The last selling date is on January 23rd from 11-3 at the HEB located on El Camino Real and Bay Area Blvd.  Anyone interested, especially those who did not participate in the fall selling period, please contact Janet Bright.  E-mail -==> PLEASE SIGN ME UP FOR POPCORN SALES ON THE 23RD

Pinewood Derby - January 29th Weigh-in, January 30th RACE DAY - NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

Scouts, start your engines!!  It is that time of the year we all wait for.  Here is the latest from Race Central:  All cars will need to be weighed-in on Friday, January 29th between 6:30 - 8:30 pm at The Seabrook United Methodist Church.  Please bring your derby car in a shoebox to help protect and store the car overnight before the race. The Derby Committee will check your car dimensions, car weight, and register your derby car on Friday night. If you should have dimensional or weight issues with your car on Friday night, then the derby car must be repaired or modified that same evening. Unless the derby chair person grants you an extension overnight.

  PLEASE!!  Take a minute to read the Pack 95 official Rules  ==>  Read Me, I'm the rules

A Night on the USS Lexington - February 20th 

Scouts and family members are invited to spend a night on the USS Lexington World War II aircraft carrier.  While the sleep over is planned for February 20th, signups and fees were due soon - stay tuned.  Winton Roberds is coordinating the event. 

Click here to send him an e-mail ==>  SEND WINTON AN E-MAIL

The Lexington's website has answers to many of your questions.  Read all about the event here:  link

DATE CHANGE!!  December Pack Meeting, December 14th 7:00 pm @ Bay Elementary

Please note the date change for the upcoming pack meeting in December.  The day has been moved to the 14th, Monday night at Bay Elementary School in Seabrook

Christmas Caroling, December 20th, 2009 1:00pm Meeting time

Here is the gameplan for Sunday, December 20th:

 We will meet and leave from the Seabrook McDonald's (located on hwy 146) around 1 pm.  I will hand out directions, songs, etc. at McDonald's before we leave.  I am also including the information below, however, in case anyone would like to just meet us at the nursing homes.  Our first performance is at 1:30 pm.  Wear something festive, if you like, and feel free to bring jingle bells or other musical enhancers (just not really, really loud ones).  Thanks again for all of your participation; I look forward to seeing all of you.  I think you will find that this is a truly enriching experience for yourselves, the boys, and most of all wonderful audience!

1st site - 1:30 pm:

Harbourview Care Center

300 Enterprise Avenue

League City, TX  77573

281-535-7085

(we have visited this home for the past 3 years - this year we will be in the main hall with piano accompaniment - yeah!!) 

2nd site - 3:00 pm:

Psalm 23 Home Care

204 Confederate Way

El Lago, TX  77586

281-326-9001

(last year was our 1st visit.  this is a very small home, and they were very excited to have us again!)

Be a Part of The Tunnel Team with the Houston Aeros!

The Houston Aeros welcome you to Toyota Center

Sunday, January 10^th, 2010. 

Come watch the Aeros battle the Rockford Ice Hogs at 4:05pm.

Bring your family and friends to take advantage of the following

discounted seats:

$21 Corner Seats

(Normal Gate Price: $26.00)

This will be a lot of fun.. Last year the boys were at rink level while the Aeros were warming up in addition to high fiving the players as the left the locker room to go onto the ice. It is also Chillypalooza night with free Aluminum Lunch kits.

Please signup at the December Pack Meeting. Money will also be due at the December Pack Meeting.

Contact

Bob Minyon

bob.minyon@ge.com

713-397-3071

Pinewood Derby, 2010 is coming but we need the pit crew

Everybody likes a great race, especially one that involves our entire pack and their family members.  Last year's race turned out to be a major event with a visit from the Mayor, food, a bounce house and a real race car.  Well, can we top this for 2010?  We need parents from all scout ranks to participate on the pit crew (derby committee) to pull this off.  Please contact Chris Grafe if you have what it takes to join the crew.  Click here to send him an e-mail ==>  SEND CHRIS AN E-MAIL

Blue and Gold Brainstorming Sessions

Fundraising Central - UPDATES - PLEASE FOLLOW LINK

The October 10th Super Night marked the 2009 Fundraiser kickoff Season.  As you are aware, the two fundraisers (popcorn and wreathes) is how the pack funds its great activities, like the Super Night.  Without everybody's full support and commitment to raise funds, pack events are not possible.  Our fundraiser guru, chairperson, superstar is Janet Bright and she is coordinating this activity.  So, to make sure we have all information in one location, FUNDRAISER CENTRAL has been created.

Here is a look  ==> CLICK ME

October 10th Super Night - Report Out

Threatening weather with cooler temperatures didn't take away from one of the pack's largest turnouts.  First it was the Raingutter Regatta lead by our master race caller Joe Layden followed by the fundraiser kickoff lead by Janet Bright.  On to dinner, then a campfire and program to bring cheer to those who one and those who didn't.  Next it was S'mores and finally lights out for the campers.  What a night.  Here are the results of the Regatta:

TIGERS

1st  Noel Trevino                               2nd  Cole Tinch                              3rd  John Rydlund

WOLVES

1st  Tyler Garcia                                2nd  Daniel Clark                            3rd  Noah Bova

BEARS

1st Nicholas Meyer                          2nd  Diego Trevino                       3rd  Jacob Knapp

WEBELOS 1

1st  Ian Schaider                              2nd  Desi Denofa                           3rd  Zach McCorquodale

WEBELOS 2

1st  Stephen Brown                        2nd  Kaden Simon                          3rd  Christopher Morales

Congrats to all of our scouts and to the parents who help make this a successful event!!

Pushmobile 2009 - October 24th 7:45 am at San Jancinto College

Time to dust off the old pushmobiles, add a coat of pant, fix the broken parts and pump up the wheels - Pushmobile 2009 is only four weeks away!!  Pushmobile is one of the staple events for the pack as they participate in this district-wide event.  As we are organizing the event for the pack, it is not to soon to start work.  Here is a link to the event:

LINK ==>  Registration  REGISTRATION IS DUE OCTOBER 17th!!!!

Next Pack Meeting - October 27th 7:00 pm - Bay Elementary

The next Pack Meeting will be on October 27th at 7:00 pm, Bay Elementary.  Be sure your den leaders have your scout's achievements by Oct. 19th as this will be a large part of the meeting.  All new scouts should now be working on their Bobcat badge requirements as these will awarded in a special ceremony.  Now for the special news:  Rainforest pets will be bringing a few critters for you to see and ask about starting at 6:30 pm.  Come early to see what strange, exotic creatures they may have in store for us.

September and October Activities

Below are the activities scheduled for September and October.  By now you should have received an e-mail with the entire year's activities.

Let's Fish - Upcoming Fishing Events for Your Kids

October 17, 2009 — Sea Center Texas — Youth Catch & Release Fishing Event — Guests 16 and younger accompanied by an adult are invited to enjoy catch and release saltwater fishing. Anglers must bring their own gear and bait with barb-less hooks; no artificial bait or treble hooks. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to assist first-time anglers. Pack your sunscreen, hat, lawn chair and fishing gear for a morning of fishing at our marine fish hatchery and visitor education center in Lake Jackson. 10 a.m.-noon (979) 292-0100. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Sea Center Texas]

December 5, 2009 — Katy, Texas — Basic and Advanced Fishing Class and Tournament — Come join us at a fishing clinic for adults and children. These clinics will provide the opportunity to spend time in the outdoors while learning the skills of fishing through hands-on instruction. Designed as an intermediate corollary to the Basic fishing course, the advanced clinic will equip students with a more detailed understanding of fishing methods and aquatic habitat. Completion of the Basic Fishing Class is not required, but encouraged. There will also be a fishing tournament with some nice prizes, like rod and reel combos, for class participants. Class sizes are limited to 30 participants each. This Texas Parks and Wildlife program is held rain or shine at Mary Jo Peckham Park, 5597 Gardenia Lane. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Basic fishing class 8-11 a.m., Advanced Fishing class noon-3 p.m., tournament 3-7 p.m.; administrative fee $5; preregistration required To register, contact Tim Gebauer at bigkahuna@swbell.net [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region]

10AM to 11AM at the Baybrook Lowe's

Want to do a cool project on Saturday mornings?

Hello Pack Members,

Both Home Depot and Lowe's run Kid's workshop events on Saturday's where the kids gets to learn to build various items (IT'S FREE!!!). 

These can be used to fulfill various requirements / achievements across most of the ranks.

Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?catalogId=&langId=-1&pn=Kids_Workshops&storeId=10051

Upcoming projects:

Saturday,  September 5th :  Message Center

Saturday,  October 3rd:   Bean Bag Toss 

No registration required.

9AM to Noon;  All Home Depot Stores

 Lowe's:

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/

 Upcoming Projects:

 Saturday,  September 12th :   Drum 

Saturday,  September 26th :   Fire Truck

Register using the link above.

October 10th Super Night - Campout!!! - Oct 10th Pine Gully Park

Pine Gully Park is conveniently located at the north end of Seabrook, is less than 10 minutes commute for most of the pack.  October 10th is a wonderful opportunity to camp with the pack since it is so close to home.  Families are welcome to camp or just attend the events.  Lots of activities are planned for this event including the Raingutter Regatta, the fundraiser (Popcorn & Wreaths) kickoffs, campfire and of course, camping.  If you are interested in camping, please contact Chris Grafe to sign up.  Below are the details of the event:

Set-up for Regatta at 3:00 pm

Racing starts at 4:00 pm ends around 6:00 pm

Dinner starts at 6:00-7:00 pm

Popcorn Kick-Off Meeting starts at 7:00 pm

Camp Fire Program starts

The Raingutter Regatta boats were distributed at the last pack meeting but it is not too late to get your boat - ask your den leader.  These are simple to build and even better, let your scout customize.  Here is the Regatta schedule:

Next Leaders Meeting - October 4th 7:00 pm

The next Leaders Meeting will be held on October 4th at 7:00 pm.  Stay tuned for details of where and what.  New leaders are always welcome - this is where your ideas can help mode the pack.

Troop 915 Campout for Cub Scouts - October 2nd - 4th  Bay City Park

Troop 915 in Deer Park is have their annual open camp on October 2nd & 3rd at The Bay City Park.  The selection of which troop your cubs scout will join upon crossing over at the completion of their Webelo II year is an important decision a family has to make.  In addition to Webelo Woods in November, Troop 915 is hosting a campout for cub scout families as part of their recruitment and to provide families a better idea of what troops do in general.  For more information, click on this link

LINK ==> COMING

Rally Night 2009 - September 8th at Bay Elementary in Seabrook at 6:30 pm

Welcome new scouting parents!!!  Rally night is Pack 95's big new year recruitment night for new scouts.  All new parents and to-be scouts are invited to listen and learn about the wonderful experience scouting provides.  Here you will learn about scouting in general, about the activities of Pack 95, and ask questions.  We encourage all to sign up, including adults who will become leaders in the pack.

The opening ceremony starts at 7:00 pm but please join us around 6:30 to greet some of the pack's leaders and have your new scouts experience the pushmobiles, a scouting favorite.

Here is the agenda for Tuesday:

Cub Scout Basic Training for Leaders - May 2nd

The Bayshore District is hosting a training session on May 2nd.  The course offered are:

1)  Intro to scouting and how we have fun

2)  Cub Leader specific courses

Anyone interested should contact Enora Rogers, our pack trainer.  More information can be found at:

http://www.boyscouters.org/bayshore/forms/Bayshore+District+-+Training+-+Cub+registration+-+08-09.pdf

Recent Leaders Meetings - What is going on?

There has been some confusion on the two leaders meetings held in the past two weeks.  Larger packs (which Pack 95 has become) usually separate their committee meetings from the den leader meetings.  The purpose is to allow the committee and the den leaders to focus on specific items within their scope.  Pack members interested in participating on the pack leadership teams - please contact any of the leaders - your participation is really needed!!

Arrow of Light Ceremony - NOW April 24th, Pine Gulley Park

The forecast is calling for rain, thus the AOL ceremony is now scheduled for April 24th.  Pack 95's annual Arrow of Light Ceremony will be held this Friday starting at 7:00 pm, Pine Gulley Park in Seabrook.  Scouts and their families are strongly encouraged to attend as our 5th grade Webelos cross over to become boy scouts.  Be sure to bring a chair, bug spray and perhaps an umbrella.  Se you there.

72nd Annual Scout Fair - April 18th, Reliant Arena, 11-4 pm

Pack 95 Leaders Meeting - April th 

The next Pack 95 Leaders Meeting with be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday,March 8th.  Please note that this is on Sunday night.  The location is the Dix's house - check your e-mails for the address.

Pack 95 Family Camping Event at Lake Texana - REPORT OUT

30 Pack 95 members and family enjoyed perfect camping weather for the camping event.  The pack enjoyed games, presentations, hiking, fishing with daytime highs in the upper 70's and cool dry nights.  Even though the fishing was a bit sparse, this didn't take away from all of the other fun to be had.  The park is loaded with wild life including owls, armadillos, song birds, deer and gators.

Trash Bash '09 - March 28th Seabrook

Pack 95 will be participating in this year's Trash Bash in Seabrook.  Since this event is early in the day, it will not interfere with the Blue and Gold event held later in the day.  Our participating scouts will receive patches.  Here are the details: (http://www.trashbash.org/site_galveston_bay_seabrook.htm)

Location
Boat Ramp at Highway 146, Seabrook
Google Online Map
Location Map (PDF) 121K

Bayport Boulevard (Highway 146) will be closed from Repsdorph Road to NASA Parkway on March 28 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM due to the Little League Parade.

Alternate Route:
Take Red Bluff to Todville Road. Turn right on Todville till you reach bridge.

Directions
From Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road One. Proceed East on NASA Road One to Highway 146. The Seabrook site is located at the Highway146 Boat Ramp (North of the bridge), 1/2 mile south of NASA Road One. Exit just before the bridge at 10th Street/Fay Street and drive into the boat ramp parking lot for further instructions.

Parking
Free parking under the Highway 146 Bridge

Registration
Please come to the Boat Ramp area to register for the event. Every participant will be required to sign a registration form that includes a liability release section. Minors must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. School groups should get registration foms in advance, complete them and bring them to the event to minimize waiting time.You can print the registration form off the Trash Bash website. Please call (281) 474-2333 if you have problems to print the form.

Area to be Cleaned
Seabrook parks and waterways. This site is a land and water-based cleanup. The work takes place at various parks and waterways around Seabrook.
 

Blue and Gold - March 28th, Ed White Elementary

The plans are set for this year's Blue and Gold festivities.  The schedule will be posted later today (3/23/2009).

2009 Blue & Gold Banquet

“Cubscouts & Indians”

Many of you have participated in Pack 95’s Blue & Gold Banquet in previous years but we have many new parents that have not so I wanted to provide the following information.

What is Blue & Gold Banquet and why do we have one every year?

The Blue and Gold Banquet is a celebration of Scouting during the month of February, the anniversary month of the Boy Scouts of America, (being held March due to Hurricane Ike).  It is also a celebration of Baden Powell’s birthday, (Lord Baden Powell was the founder of Scouting).  We use this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our adult leaders as well as acknowledge scout advancements. 

What does each Den need to do for the banquet?

·        Decorate their table using the Indian Tribe they chose as inspiration

Each den will have their own tables to decorate.  I suggest that each den chose two or three scout parents to organize the table decorations.  The tables are 6ft by 30” and total amount of tables reserved for your den is based on the head count provided by your den leader.  For example if you have a total of 24 scouts, siblings and adults your den will have four 6ft tables reserved.  They are set up in a straight row and the Pack will cover the tables with blue plastic tablecloths.  Dens may start decorating their tables at 2:30 p.m. the day of the banquet and must be done by 5:00 p.m.

·        Provide a dessert that will serve 30 to 35 people

There will be a contest for the best looking dessert and the winner will be announced that evening.  Be creative!  All dens need to participate or we will not have enough dessert for everyone.

What else can you help with?

·        Need parent volunteers for the following:

Set Up tables for entire pack (1:00 to 3:00)

Set Up Food Line (4:00 to 5:30)

Serve Food (during banquet) we will have two groups of servers so that you will still be able to dine with your scout

Clean up (after banquet)

Please Volunteer we have a big group this year and need lots of help.

·        Scout Photos

We need everyone to send in their scout photos for the photo presentation that is being created for this year’s Blue & Gold.  Want to see your beautiful scout up on the big screen then send me your photos at jolynn@moraschlaw.com or call me on my cell to pick up a CD at 281 610-3220

Thanks to all the den leaders for responding quickly to my request for which Indian tribe their dens have chosen to honor at  their B&G table.  We have a great selection.

Den #1 Navajo

Den #2 Apache

Den # 3 Cherokee

Den #4 Ojibwa

Den # 5 Aztec

Den# 6  Blackfeet

Den # 7/8  Karankawa

Den #9  Caddo

Den # 10 Tonkawa

Den #11 Comanche

Pinewood Derby Results & Events Report

Not even the constant threat of rain could put a damper on the fun everybody had on Saturday.  This includes our Seabrook Mayor Gary Renola who not only kicked off the event, but stayed throughout the entire day and raced his pace car in the open class taking a respectable third place.  But this was a day to be a kid.  Our scouts and siblings enjoyed great food, great play, a bouncy house and oh yeah, the race.  Allan Spencer served as the Master of Ceremonies but it was the scouts who called "go" to start each race.  And race we did - 90 times!!  For those taking pictures, please forward your best shots to the webmaster (link at bottom left) and I will compile an electronic scrapbook.  A full presentation of results was e-mailed but here are the top racers for the pack:

Trails End Popcorn Recall

Trail’s End is having a voluntary recall of the 9.5 oz Caramel Corn 9.5 oz. Trail’s End® Caramel Corn with Peanuts, with code date markings of “102861 109

JAN 19 08” through “102861 297 JUL 23 09”. In an additional statement to the Boy Scouts they state the following:

* It is important for you to know that we have not received any health related complaints regarding our 9.5 oz. Trail's End Caramel Corn with Peanuts during 2007, 2008 and 2009.

* In addition, samples of both the peanuts and Trail’s End Caramel Corn with Peanuts have been tested by a nationally recognized lab for the presence of Salmonella. All tests were negative for the presence of Salmonella.

* We have also had a nationally recognized expert in Salmonella do a thorough inspection and review of our manufacturing process and he has advised that he is "completely confident that no Salmonella organisms would survive the manufacturing heat process."

Weaver Popcorn Company Issues a Nationwide Precautionary Voluntary Recall of  9.5 oz. Trail's End® Caramel Corn with Peanuts.

Contact: Cathy Yingling, (317) 264-5860
 

2009 Chair Thom Cope of Tomahawk District is leading the development of a program that you will not want to miss! Over 1,000 Scouters from all program areas participated in the 2008 University of Scouting.

WHAT IS UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING?

University of Scouting is designed to be a day of learning while having fun. Simply stated, it is the finest one-day supplemental training offered in the BSA - guaranteed to give you confidence and skills necessary for an exciting program. This training offers a variety of courses designed to give additional information to help in all areas and programs of the Boy Scouts of America.

Some of the methods touched upon in different basic trainings are treated in greater depth at University of Scouting. There are no prerequisites as this training is intended to enrich your program experience.

University of Scouting provides quality supplemental training to allow leaders to enhance and improve the program quality that they deliver and to have a positive impact on the youth of our council.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

University of Scouting is designed for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America regardless of function or program area. Learn from these sessions and add quality to your program - GUARANTEED! Discover the opportunities available for meetings and outings. Learn about council activities to support your program. Visit the Scout Shop for your supplies. Learn more about Scouting's origins and the legacy of learning.

The University of Scouting is designed for YOU!

HIGHLIGHTS

• 103 Courses & Workshops for Adult Volunteers
• Den Chief Conference
• Chaplain Aide Conference
• Troop Guide Conference
• Heritage Midway