Back to the Pack Swim Party!

We had a great time today bringing 22 scouts, siblings and parents together to enjoy some fun in the sun at the Hites' swimming hole! We had scouts from all the dens so I was happy with the turnout! For those of you who weren't there, you definitely missed out! We hope to see you next time!

Back to the Pack Swim Party

Calling all Cub Scouts…
BACK TO THE PACK!!

Join us for a
Back to School Swimming party!

When: 2PM Saturday August 22nd
Where: The Hites’ Swimming Hole
7162 Smithfield Road

Drinks and paper products will be provided
but please bring a snack to share!

RSVP to Annette Hites 634-8656 by August 20th

Get ready for an exciting year of Scouting!! We have new programs, new skits to share, and new t-shirts to wear!
Invite your friends to join us this year!

**If you are unable to attend our Back to the Pack party please join us at the Cub Scout Roundup, Thursday August 27th at 6:30PM in the Murphy Center.

Tshirt Design

Design your own custom t-shirts online!

Let me know if you like or dislike this asap. I will be ordering this Thursday or Friday.

Scout Night at the Bay Bears!

Last Friday night, Pack 143 participated in "Scout Night at the Hank" and had a blast! We had almost 60 people in the stands and everyone had a great time. We stayed in our seats munching on hot dogs, nachos, peanuts and cokes until the fifth innning and then we marched out to Bay Bear Mountain! The boys had a great time sliding down the hill on cardboard boxes and even snow sleds!The twins in our den and their brother actually braved the water slide and ended up shivering the rest of the evening! We ended the night with a terrific Fireworks show! I think everyone that went had a fantastic time and we can't wait to do it again soon!

Baybears Game

Pack 143 is excited about attending the Mobile Baybears game June 5th. We will be out in force with over 60 people in attendance. Check back as I am sure we will have pictures coming. It should be an excited time with hot dogs, pathces and fireworks.

Calendar for Next Year

Pack 143 Cub Scout Tentative 2009-2010 Calendar


August- Cub Scout Round-Up tentatively scheduled for August 27th

September 19, 2009- Corn Maze Pack meeting 2PM Individuals will bring their own picnic/drinks. We will meet as a group and then proceed to the activities and ride the Hayride together.

October 23, 2009- Pack 143 Halloween Party! 6:30PM All scouts will be invited to come in costume and will vote on their favorites. We will have a carved/painted pumpkin contest in which scouts will bring an already painted or carved pumpkin to the party. Scouts will vote on their favorites. We will have games to play and each den will bring different snacks. We will meet in the Murphy Center.

November 7, 2009- Pack Camp-Out at Chickasabogue Park. We will contact Fr. Spotswood to say Mass. Details will follow in the monthly newsletters.

November 21, 2009- Pack 143 Thanksgiving Dinner with Mass at 5:30 and dinner to follow. Dens will be assigned side dishes and dads will fry turkeys earlier that day. We will have the turkey bean bag toss at the dinner and have achievements announced.

December- On the last day of school before the Christmas break we will plan to have a Skating Party from 2-4 PM. Pizza will be served. Each scout that wishes to participate in a gift swap will bring a $10 “Something to take camping” gift. We will number the gifts and draw numbers. Everyone who brings a gift will leave with a gift. We will also hand out Derby cars that day.

January 31, 2010- Pinewood Derby 3PM in the Murphy Center

February 27, 2010- USS AL Battleship Campout Details to follow in the newsletter and on the blog

March 13, 2010- St. Patrick’s Day Parade Pack 143 scouts are encouraged to walk the parade and throw trinkets! This is an approximate date, details to follow…

March 26-28, 2010- Pack 143 Campout tentatively at Camp Grace Details to follow

April 18, 2010- Cub Scout Mass at 11:30AM Blue and Gold Banquet to follow in the Murphy Center. Boy Scouts will provide BBQ meat. Dens will bring side dishes.

May- Pack 143 Triatholon at the Spafford’s home. Date TBA Will have special tshirts and patches made for this event.

June- Mobile Area Council Cub Scout DayCamp, usually the second week of June

Leadership Meeting

On Sunday, May 17th the leadership of Pack 143 will meet to plan the future. We will set the calendar and begin the budgeting process. I hope that as we move forward we can work together to have a strong Pack that helps our scouts grow and learn.

I have always thought it's a good idea to publish goals, so that you can keep them clear in your mind. So here are my goals for the coming year.

1. Increase the flow of information between the leaders, scouts, school and parents

2. Develop a budget that creates growth that focuses on the future

3. Improve participation and recognition of the scouts

I am excited about the coming year.