A proud member of the Harvest District of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Chartered since March 1958; Located in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

7/21/10

Barnstormers Sleepover -- July 30

Above is a flyer to use to order tickets for the Barnstormers Sleepover. Everyone is able to independently order and purchase their own tickets directly through the Barnstormers on their website. All tickets and sleepover bracelets will be picked up at will-call upon arrival to the game. There is and option for game only and the sleep over.

Please contact Joe D. if there are any questions:
· 717-989-5681;  doughertyjj@wickershamconstruction.com

Pack Trip to Knoebles Grove & Amusement Park -- 8/21

Who – The entire family!
What - Pack trip to Knoebles Grove & Amusement Park
Where - Elysburg PA.  Directions http://www.knoebels.com/about-knoebels.asp

When - Saturday August 21 the park is open that day from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Why – For the fun of it!

Admission FREE; Parking FREE

Ride Tickets
Ride prices start at $.75 and go to $3.00 Click on the link for a complete list of rides. http://www.knoebels.com/rates.asp

Group Tickets
We can qualify for a 20% discount on tickets if we purchase a minimum of $500 worth of tickets as a group. Tickets are sold in $5 and $10 books. Please look at the list of rides and gauge the amount of tickets you are interested in and forward your order to me. I will arrive ahead of time and purchase the tickets. I will then meet everyone in pavilion #1 where I will distribute the tickets. I will be there until 12:30, after that you may need to call my cell phone and we can pick a place to meet. 717-989-5681

I will need to have a check from everyone made out to the pack before I purchase the tickets. If I do not receive your check I will not purchase your tickets. I will hold the checks until after the 21st in case the weather is bad a the day is a washout. If you order tickets and want to cancel them at the last minute you will need to send me an email by 9:00 AM on the 21st. If I do not hear from you by this time I will go ahead with the purchase of your tickets and the pack will deposit your check.

My email address doughertyjj@wickershamconstruction.com

If you bought tickets last year or sometime in the past bring them along. Knowles tickets do not expire.

Swimming Pool
There is a large swimming pool with diving boards and water slides. There is a separate admission to the pool and water slides click link for prices http://www.knoebels.com/swimming.asp Last year they allowed you to enter the pool area, leave and come back.


Location of Pavilion #1; click on link for map. It is a short walk from tram stop #1 or #7 http://www.knoebels.com/pdfs/Pavillion-Map.pdf

Picnic Lunch
We will meet to eat as a pack at 12:00 noon at pavilion #1. This will give everyone a chance to get to the park and allow the boys a chance to find friends. Lunch is what ever you bring. We pack a cooler for our family and let it at the pavilion for the day. We return for beverage breaks and snack through out the day. There are stoves for rent and electricity in the pavilion if you need it. If you want to grill your lunch you will need to bring one along.

Any questions please let me know. I hope to see everyone there.

Joe D.
717-989-5681
doughertyjj@wickershamconstruction.com

5/25/10

Summer Events

Upcoming Pack Events for the Summer of 2010

· June 21 (Monday): Pack Pool Party

· July 30 (Friday): Barnstormers Sleepover at Clipper Stadium 

· August 21 (Saturday):  A day a Knoebels Amusement Park

Please contact your Den Leader with any questions.

Pack Pool Party, Monday, June 21, 6-8 PM

Our annual Pack Pool Party will again be held at the Lancaster JCC (Oregon Pike)!

When:  Monday, June 21st.  6:00 to 8:00 PM
What:  Swimming, Ga-Ga ball, awards, and fun!

Webelos will take their swim test for their summer camp before the party starts (Contact your Den Leader Bob Devenney with any questions).

Any questions? Please contact your Den Leader.

5/21/10

May Pack Meeting - Special Time - Special Event! (2 hours)


Our May Pack Meeting will feature a presentation by Officer Mike Gerace and his dog Cico! This is always a favorite meeting for the boys!

==>> The meeting will last a full two hours - 6 PM to 8 PM.
==>> Please bring lawn chairs for seating as we'll be meeting outdoors in front of the church.

We will start the meeting with a recognition of the Cub Scouts' awards and achievements.
Officer Gerace and Cico will then give an anti-drug presentation with a skills show by Cico.

5/16/10

Cub Scout Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide for 2010

NEW! Cub Scout Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
Includes den meeting plans for all ranks, plus pack meeting plans connected to monthly themes. Also includes an introduction to leader responsibilities and den management along with an online resource list. (Item 32354 - replaces item 34409)

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/NewDeliveryMethod.aspx

Welcome to the most recent evolution of Cub Scouts!
The change for Cub Scouts is a piloted and successful method of delivering the existing Cub Scout program that is handbook-based and focuses on den activities leading to youth advancement and higher retention. The Overview includes information on the pilot, its results, what changes and how the changes benefit the Scouting community.

Preview the new Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide through a tutorial video.

The change is supported by a new leader resource, the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide. This new resource contains all the information a den leader or Cubmaster needs to deliver the planned program.

Committee Meeting; Sun., 4/16; 3-4 PM

Our Pack Committee Meeting for May will be held this Sunday, 4/16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM @ UnCommon Pizza, off Kissel Hill Rd. (616 Paxton St., Lititz, PA 17543)

We hope to see you there!