Crofton Pack 731

Camp Tomahawk Service Project

2009-06-03T11:02:00.001-04:00

2009 CAMP TOMAHAWK SERVICE PROJECT!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Each year we carry out certain Service Projects for the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. These Service Projects provide the opportunity for our Cub Scouts to perform community service, and provide a significant reduction in the rental fee for Camp Tomahawk. We need everyone's help to make this run smoothly and quickly, and to achieve our goal of a reduction in site rental fees, thus directing more money into the camp program itself!!!!!

WHEN: Saturday, June 6th; Starting at 9am, running until done!

WHERE: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds - by the damn, near the fishing pond (main entrance). Come in the back entrance off of Crownsville Road and drive to main entrance

WHAT: Clearing brush from damn road

WHO: Cubs and Adults. Adults to do the main brush clearning, using weed wackers and other equipment, Cubs to bag the cuttings.

WHAT TO BRING: Gas powered weed wackers, gloves, rakes, loppers, clipper, trash bags, etc.

CONTACT: Larry Pratt (mlpratt@comcast.net or 410-923-3329) to let him know what hours you can work and how many people you will be brining and if you have any "heavy" equipment to help make the job go easier.

This is a great project for Cubs to contribute towards various rank requirements. Please pass along to Den Leaders and Cub Masters to get wide distribution.

Flag Laying this Saturday

2009-05-19T22:38:00.001-04:00

All Scouts are invited to join the flag laying ceremony at the Crownsville Veterans Cemetery on Saturday, May 23. Scouts from all over the area - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Daisies, Brownies, Girl Scouts, and their families - will post flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day. Come in full Scout uniform. The event opens at 8:00am with a flag ceremony, then participants will scatter to put up 19,000 flags in about an hour. This is truly an amazing sight.

The Crownsville Veterans Cemetery is located at 1122 Sunrise Beach Road in Crownsville. For more information plus a map, visit http://www.mdva.state.md.us/cemeteries/crownsville.html.

Remember our military heroes this Memorial Day!

Updated: March in the Armed Forces Day Parade on May 2

2009-04-25T13:51:00.002-04:00

Please note, participating Scouts need to assemble at 9:15am not 10:15 as was previously published. The parade begins at 10. The announcement below has been corrected to reflect updated information on the Crofton Town website.

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Cub Scouts from Pack 731 will march in Crofton's annual Armed Forces Day Parade on May 2. This is a small-town parade to honor the men and women who have served in all branches of our military. This year, Pack 731 will carry a banner in this parade, joining other groups such as a color guard, marching band, and fire department.

Meet at Crofton Woods Elementary (1750 Urby Dr, Crofton) at 9:15am on Saturday, May 2. Beginning at 11am, the Scouts will walk in the parade around Crofton Parkway to Crofton Elementary School. After the parade, families can pick up their Scouts in the parking lot of Crofton Elementary School (1405 Duke of Kent Dr, Crofton).

All boys should wear the Cub Scout uniform and comfortable walking shoes.

Families can park anywhere along the parade route to watch and cheer.

To participate, RSVP to Brian Taschenberger at taschfamily@verizon.net or 410-721-9893.

Come show support for our military members and their patriotic service to our country!

March in the Armed Forces Day Parade on May 2

2009-04-21T22:19:00.003-04:00

Cub Scouts from Pack 731 will march in Crofton's annual Armed Forces Day Parade on May 2. This is a small-town parade to honor the men and women who have served in all branches of our military. This year, Pack 731 will carry a banner in this parade, joining other groups such as a color guard, marching band, and fire department.

Meet at Crofton Woods Elementary (1750 Urby Dr, Crofton) at 10:15am on Saturday, May 2. Beginning at 11am, the Scouts will walk in the parade around Crofton Parkway to Crofton Elementary School. After the parade, families can pick up their Scouts in the parking lot of Crofton Elementary School (1405 Duke of Kent Dr, Crofton).

All boys should wear the Cub Scout uniform and comfortable walking shoes.

Families can park anywhere along the parade route to watch and cheer.

To participate, RSVP to Brian Taschenberger at taschfamily@verizon.net or 410-721-9893.

Come show support for our military members and their patriotic service to our country!

April Powwow Reminder: Friday, April 17

2009-04-12T22:06:00.001-04:00

As a reminder, Pack 731's April Pack Powwow will be held on Friday, April 17, from 7:30 to 8:30pm in the cafeteria at Crofton Elementary.

Please arrive promptly so we can start on time and end on time.

As you know, this is our annual Adult Volunteer Awards event son please remember to bring your Den assigned Adult Volunteer Awards.

As a special treat, some of our recently bridged Boy Scouts will return to Pack 731 to run the Powwow.

I look forward to see all of you at the Powwow!

Roger Hansen, Cubmaster Pack 731

Camp Tomahawk registration due Wednesday

2009-04-07T10:00:00.002-04:00

Attention to all Scouts who want to have a blast in outer space this summer! The registration deadline for the Camp Tomahawk summer day camp is Wednesday, April 8. Printed forms with all attachments must be dropped at Claire Spencer's house no later than Wednesday, April 8. That is 1609 Twigs Court in Chapman Farm.

Register online at www.baltimorebsa.org. In the left margin, click on "Camping" and then on "Day Camp". On the page of "Cub Scout Day Camps," click on "Camp Tomahawk".

Campers who have registered online and submitted all completed forms to Claire by April 8 will pay $125 per camper with an all-week adult volunteer or $160 per camper with a 1-4 day adult volunteer. Note that every camper must have an adult volunteer (parent, aunt or uncle, etc.) for at least one day.

After April 8, late registration will be available only as space is available, for an extra late fee. In addition, there is no guarantee that a late registering camper will be placed with his den or Pack. So get those forms in now and join the out-of-this world fun!

Also, dates have been set for Camp Tomahawk training. This is mandatory training for all all-week volunteers, all camp den leaders, all station staff, all administration staff, and all youth staff. Daily volunteers are also welcome to attend. Make sure you attend *one* of these sessions:
- Saturday, May 16, 1:00pm, at the Davidsonville Scout Hut
- Wednesday, June 10, 7:00pm, at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church
- Saturday, June 27, 1:00pm, at the Davidsonville Scout Hut
- Wednesday, July 8, 7:00pm, at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church
Directions to Davidsonville Scout Hut... Take Rt 424 South / Davidsonville Road. At the light in Davidsonville, turn right onto Rt 214 / Central Ave. Just past Davidsonville Elementary, turn left on Queen Anne Bridge Road (there's a big blue sign for the police academy). After about 1 mile, bear right at the fork. Go 75 yards and take the first available left through the fence. The Scout Hut is a low white building with a sign for Troop 454. The street address for MapQuest, etc. is 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd, Davidsonville (Davidsonville Family Recreation Center).
Directions to Our Lady of the Fields... Take Rt 3 North. Turn right on Rt 175 / Millersville Rd. After about 1/2 mile, turn right onto Cecil Ave South. Church is another 1/2 mile on the right. Park on the left and enter the education building. The street address is 1070 Cecil Ave South, Millersville.

Camp Tomahawk is held at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville during the week of July 13-17. If you have any questions, contact one of the Pack 731 leaders: Roger Hansen at cubmaster@croftonpack731.org, Brian Taschenberger at asstcubmaster@croftonpack731.org, or Molly Weems at committeechair@croftonpack731.org.

Boom-chakka-lakka-lakka-boom!

Service Project on Saturday April 4th

2009-03-31T21:08:00.001-04:00

Service Project on Saturday April 4th

Pack 731's second outdoor service project of the year will be this Saturday, April 4th. We will be cleaning up the grounds just in time for Easter Services at our charter organization Prince of Peach Presbyterian Church on Crofton Parkway. Come any time between 8am and 12noon, and lend a hand. This clean-up is our way of saying "thanks" to the church for sponsoring us to “Do Our Best”.

Bring your favorite leaf removal equipment, like rakes, shovels and work gloves. The church has requested that we bring tarps to help haul leaves and debris deep into the woods behind the church parking lot. Wear work clothes or your "Do Your Best" shirts. Participating Scouts can earn a yellow Class B "Do Your Best" t-shirt if they haven’t already done so this year.

This service project is especially for Tigers and Bears plus their families, but all ranks are welcome. If you need further information, please contact Assistant Cubmaster Brian Taschenberger 410-721-9893.

See you on Saturday!

Pack 731 Spring News Letter

2009-03-19T21:40:00.001-04:00

Please find the Spring News Letter included here for all the most current Pack news and events!
/Spring2009Newsletter.pdf

Scouting For Food results

2009-03-08T22:27:00.002-04:00

The Cub Scouts of Pack 731 collected 1,447 lbs. of food during the Scouting For Food drive on Saturday, March 7. A total of 36 boys collected nonperishable food to feed hungry families in Anne Arundel County. We want to ensure that everyone who participated in this service project receives a patch and a Pack t-shirt if eligible. If you collected food but don't see your name below, contact Lisa Hogan (410-721-5939, pat.hogan5@verizon.net) or Stacy Underwood (410-721-2736, staceyunderwood@verizon.net).

Note that food can also be dropped off at the Crofton branch library at any time. There's a barrel just inside the lobby door, and all proceeds go to the County Food Bank.

Tigers
Evan A.
Matthew B.
Chris H.
Josh H.
Joshua L.
Aidan M.
Tommy R.
Logan S.
Connor W.

Wolves
Sammy A.
Matt E.
Connor M.

Bears
Warren B.
Austin G.
Ryan H.
Dominic L.
Ryan U.
Nick W.

Webelos-I
Cole B.
Stephen B.
Drew C.
Zach C.
Nolan H.
Connor M.
Ryan P.
Andrew R.
Michael S.
Russell S.
Kennan S.
Prescott W.

Webelos-II
Matt H.
Will D.
Jack H.
Brian M.
Michael P.
Gregory S.

To all participating families: thank you for your support of this important community service program. Thank you also to Lisa and Stacey for their efforts in organizing this important effort.

Roger Hansen, Cubmaster Pack 731

Camp Tomahawk early registration due Monday

2009-03-05T07:42:00.001-05:00

Attention to all Scouts who want to have a blast in outer space this summer! The early registration deadline for the Camp Tomahawk summer day camp is Monday, March 9. Printed forms with all attachments must be dropped at Claire Spencer's house no later than Monday, March 9, to get the discount. That's 1609 Twigs Court in Chapman Farm.

Campers who have registered online and submitted all completed forms by March 9 will pay $100 per camper with an all-week adult volunteer or $125 per camper with a 1-4 day adult volunteer. The regular registration deadline is April 6. The regular price is $125 per camper with an all-week adult volunteer or $160 per camper with a 1-4 day adult volunteer. Note that every camper must have an adult volunteer (parent, aunt or uncle, etc.) for at least one day.

Register online at www.baltimorebsa.org. In the left margin, click on "Camping" and then on "Day Camp". On the page of "Cub Scout Day Camps," click on "Camp Tomahawk".

Camp Tomahawk will be held at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville during the week of July 13-17. If you have any questions, contact one of the Pack 731 leaders: Roger Hansen at cubmaster@croftonpack731.org, Brian Taschenberger at asstcubmaster@croftonpack731.org, or Molly Weems at committeechair@croftonpack731.org.

Boom-chakka-lakka-lakka-boom!

Reminder - Scouting For Food

2009-03-01T22:48:00.002-05:00

As a reminder, the annual Scouting For Food day is Saturday, March 7. Each Scout in our Pack should have received Scouting Food grocery bags as well as an information sheet with 3 easy steps for your Scout to participate in this important event that assists those less fortunate in Anne Arundel County. With today's economic climate the need is greater than it has been in many years, and this is a fun and easy way for our Scouts to "Give Goodwill".

Please note that Step 1 begins today.

Please contact either Lisa Hogan (410-721-5939, pat.hogan5@verizon.net) or Stacey Underwood (410-721-2736, staceyunderwood@verizon.net) with any questions.

Roger Hansen
Cubmaster Pack 731

SCOUTING FOR FOOD

PACK 731- Saturday March 7, 2009

The first Core Value of Cub Scouting is Citizenship and the annual "Scouting For Food" (SFF) day is an easy and fun way for the scouts to help and contribute to our community. This year the Scouting for Food day is on Saturday, March 7. We are encouraging each Cub Scout to collect canned and other nonperishable food from neighbors, family and friends and deliver the food to the local food bank. This is an important food drive to support the food bank, which provides food to needy families across southern Anne Arundel County families who depend on the generosity of their neighbors during tough times. There are three easy steps:

Step 1. Contact neighbors, family, and friends

During the first week of March, notify (stop by, leave a note, call or e-mail) your neighbors, friends and family about the Scouting For Food program and explain that you will be collecting food on Saturday, March 7 between 9 and 12 for the A.A. Co. food bank. It is helpful to give them advance notice so that they have time to accumulate their donations.

Here is a sample message:
Hello! My name is __________________________________. I am a Cub Scout with Pack 731, and we are collecting food for the County Food Bank. All of the canned and nonperishable food we collect will be given to hungry families in southern Anne Arundel County. Collection day is the morning of Saturday, March 7. You can leave the food on your doorstep if you do not plan on being home. Thank you for helping!

Step 2. Collect the food

On the morning of March 7, go around the neighborhood and to your family and friends and collect the bags of food (you can collect the canned goods anytime during the first week of March if you are not available Saturday morning). Wear your Scout uniform and take a wagon to help carry the food. Each Scout has been given a supply of SFF bags, but any bags or boxes can be used.

Step 3. Deliver the food

Once you have collected all of the food, it needs to get to the food bank. There are 3 ways to do this.

Method 1: Drop the food off at a Pack drop-off point no later than 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
- 1623 Ardsley Place, Lisa Hogan, 410-721-5939
- 1812 Hillburne Way, Stacey Underwood, 410-721-2736

Method 2: Deliver it directly to the County Food Bank in Crownsville on March 7, from 9am to 3pm. It's only a 15-minute drive to the food bank at the old Crownsville Hospital site, across from the county fairground. There should be a sign directing you to their building (directions: Crownsville Road to Marbury Road, through the stop signs, to the large building on the right, pull up to the loading dock).

Method 3: If you collect the food after March 7, you can drop the collected food at the Crofton public library at any time.

Participating Scouts will each receive a Scouting For Food badge and a "Do Your Best" t-shirt. There will be sign in sheets at both of the Pack drop-offs. If you drop off your donations using Method 2 or 3 - please let your den leader know so that we can ensure you receive your badge and shirt.

Thank you for helping those in need!!

Camp Tomahawk registration is now open

2009-02-26T17:50:00.003-05:00

Boom-chakka-lakka-lakka-boom! Online registration for Camp Tomahawk 2009 is up and running!

Camp Tomahawk is open to all registered Cub Scouts who are currently Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos Is. This is a fantastic day camp during the week of July 13 through 17. The boys fish, shoot BBs, learn Scout skills, play outdoor games, do archery, and have all kinds of other fun. It's held every year at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, Maryland. Your boy will make memories that last a lifetime, and he'll earn a lot next rank badge requirements, too.

Every camper must have an adult volunteer for at least one day. Camp Tomahawk wouldn't be possible without hundreds of parents pitching in. There are lots of opportunities: leaders and adult helpers for the dens, station leaders and staff, set-up on Saturday/Sunday before camp, and tear-down on Friday night and Saturday after camp.

There's also a Tagalong program for younger potty-trained siblings while a parent is working in camp. For sisters aged 7-11, the Tag "big girl program" acts like a den, and the girls rotate through the fun Scout activities.

DEADLINES AND PRICING

Pricing is based on when you register and how involved the adult volunteer is. Boys with an all-week volunteer get a discount. People who register early get a discount, too.

Early Registration - to Claire Spencer no later than 3/9/09:

$100 per camper with an all-week adult volunteer plus $10 in "Hawk Bucks" (good at the camp store)
$125 per camper with a 1-4 day adult volunteer

Regular Registration - to Claire Spencer no later than 4/6/09:

$125 per camper with an all-week adult volunteer plus $10 in ?Hawk Bucks?
$160 per camper with a 1-4 day adult volunteer

Late registration - to Claire Spencer after 4/6/09:

$200 with a 1-5 day adult volunteer

Tagalongs - potty-trained siblings:

one tag FREE with an all-week adult volunteer
$25 per day (max $100) with a 1-4 day adult volunteer

Tagalongs - sisters aged 7-11:

$100 with an all-week adult volunteer
$30 per day (max $100) with a 1-4 day adult volunteer

REGISTRATION

Most of the process is online this year. You can even pay online this year. Note, however, that you will still need to print the registration form, complete the Medical Release form, attach a picture, and in some cases attach supporting documentation.

The process is pretty self-explanatory. Below are complete instructions in case you want assistance.

Go to the Baltimore Area Council website, at http://www.baltimorebsa.org
On the left margin, click on "Camping" and then on "Day Camp"
On the page of "Cub Scout Day Camps," click on "Camp Tomahawk"
Click on the "Register" button at the bottom
Follow all the steps to register everyone. You can do everyone at the same time: your Scout as camper, yourself as volunteer, younger siblings as Tags, and older Scouts as aides. (If you are doing early registration - forms to Claire Spencer by 3/9/09 - note that the prices quoted for campers does not include the $25 discount for early registration, but the discount is applied during payment).
Complete the "Step 1" page. We are Pack 731.
Complete the "Step 2" page for each person you are registering. Make sure the shirt sizes are correct since there will be no changes from what is in the registration form.
Download the Medical Release Form, because you will have to complete a hardcopy for each camper/volunteer/tag/aide.
On the payment page, you have many choices. Note that a credit card will incur a convenience fee of several dollars. If you want to pay with cash or a check, click the "Mail/Offline" button and attach the payment to your forms when you give them to our camp registrar. Do NOT mail to the Baltimore address it says.
Print out the registration form.
Click "Done" to return to the Baltimore BSA website.

Make a packet to turn into our Pack registrar:

The printed Registration form.
Parts A and C of the Medical Release Form for each camper/volunteer/tag/aide. Complete and sign it. Attach a photo.
If you indicated that you have CPR certification, attach a copy of that certification for their records.
Youth volunteers also need a recommendation from their Cubmasters or Scoutmasters in order to participate.
Attach payment if paying by check or cash.

Make sure all forms are completed and signed. Incomplete forms will not be accepted!

Bring the packet to Claire Spencer's house:

1609 Twigs Court in Chapman Farm

Put it in the bin on her front porch.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about registration, contact our Pack's Tomahawk registrar:
Claire Spencer, 410-721-3228 or clairespencer@verizon.net.

If you have questions about Camp Tomahawk in general, contact one of the Pack leaders. We can tell you all about this great program!
Roger Hansen, 410-721-5655 or Cubmaster@croftonpack731.org
Brian Taschenberger, 410-721-9893 or Taschfamily@verizon.net
Molly Weems, 410-721-4895 or committeechair@croftonpack731.org

See you at Camp! Boom-chakka-lakka-lakka-boom!

Pack 731 Update

2009-02-25T21:43:00.002-05:00

Pack 731 Families,

We hope everyone had a great time at the Blue and Gold Banquet. Many of our Scouts earned significant achievements and the drums sure had our kids moving and jumping! Once again, a big thank you to Tammy Taschenberger, Natalie Gutzler, and the many other Wolf Parents and Scouts that made this event so successful.

However, there was one item that our District Executive Alex Hutton had planned to discuss with the Pack during the Blue and Gold Banquet, but was unable to do so since the project he has been working on is not finalized.

As you know our Pack with nearly 130 Scouts is by far the largest Pack in The Capitol District and among the largest in the state. On the one hand our size is a credit to the great program that our many dedicated adult volunteer leaders provide for our boys. However, our size can be a challenge to manage particularly during our most popular events such as the Pack Picnic, Blue and Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, and Winter Camping.

That being the case, Alex Hutton and others with our District have been in discussions with Principal Strohecker (Nantucket Elementary School) as well as several potential charter organizations in the greater Crofton Area, with the goal of starting a new Cub Scout Pack at Nantucket. Prince of Peace Church is Pack 731's charter organization, and a charter organization is required before the possible new Pack can be established at Nantucket.

As you know, we have Scouts from at least six different elementary schools in Pack 731 today. If a new Pack is established at Nantucket, we will not require any Scout in our Pack to join the new Pack regardless of where the Scout attends school. However, if a new Pack is established at Nantucket, any Scout in our Pack that chooses to transfer to the new Pack at Nantucket will be able to do so.

If a new Pack is established at Nantucket, Pack 731 will "Do Our Best" to help the new Pack become successful.

The bottom line is that Scouting is a fantastic program and we want Scouting to be a great experience for your son regardless of what Pack is the best choice for your family.

Alex Hutton plans to speak with the Pack regarding the possibility of a new Pack at Nantucket Elementary during our Winter Camping Campfire on Saturday 03/14/09 and during our April Pack Powwow on Friday 04/17/09.

Please advise if you have any questions or concerns.

Roger Hansen, Cubmaster (410-721-5655 or Cubmaster@croftonpack731.org)
Brian Taschenberger, Asst. Cubmaster (410-721-9893 or Taschfamily@verizon.net)
Molly Weems, Committee Chair (410-721-4895 or committeechair@croftonpack731.org)

Winter Camping Update - Good News for Tigers!

2009-02-14T07:13:00.002-05:00

The Winter Camping Committee has reviewed the Winter Camping registrations and determined that there is enough Cabin space for everyone who is registered, including Tigers, to participate in Pack 731 Winter Camping Trip. Therefore, as was stated in the initial registration letter, since there is enough cabin space to accommodate the Tigers, the planned Tiger Day event is canceled and all registered scouts (including Tigers) will participate in the Pack 731 Winter Camping Trip.

Since there may be some Tigers who did not register because they did not want to participate in the Tiger Day Event, the Winter Camping Committee is holding a second registration for Tigers.

If you have a Tiger who has not registered for Winter Camping, please complete the attached registration form with a check and bring it to Marcia Buehner no later than Pack 731's Blue and Gold Dinner on Saturday, February 21st, 2009. You may also contact Marcia (mtbuehner@msn.com) to make alternate arrangements.

For the Tigers who have already registered, please complete the revised registration form (without a check) for Boy Scouts of America insurance purposes since this registration form reflects the correct departure and return dates. This form was emailed to all Tiger families; it is also available in Word format from Roger Hansen (Cubmaster@croftonpack731.org) or in PDF format from Molly Weems (CommitteeChair@croftonpack731.org). It would be helpful if you can also bring the completed forms to Marcia Buehner no later than Pack 731's Blue and Gold Dinner on Saturday, February 21st, 2009.

Winter Camping is one of the most fun events on Pack 731's calendar and we are very pleased that the Tigers will be able to fully participate as they have in past years.

Winter Camping registration due January 31

2009-01-29T11:12:00.002-05:00

Remember that registration forms for Winter Camping 2009 are due to your den leaders no later than January 31. On March 13-15, Pack 731 returns to Camp Saffran, one of the camps at the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, approximately an hour and a half north of Crofton in Harford County.

There’s a great lineup of activities, including archery, rockets, Scout skills, and a campfire with skits. Wolves, Bears, and Webelos will stay in rustic cabins from Friday night to Sunday morning. Tigers will participate in all Saturday activities via bus.

Electronic versions of the registration form are available from our website at www.croftonpack731.org or from www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=3509028. Hardopies are available from Molly Weems at committeechair@croftonpack731.org. Each boy must have an accompanying parent (exception: one parent can accompany two brothers). Cost is $25 per person, with checks payable to "Pack 731." A portion of this money will be returned to the dens to purchase food. After all registration forms have been turned in, buses and cabins will be assigned.

Winter Camping is a special event that the whole Pack looks forward to every year. Get your registration form to your den leader now!

Pack 731 in the News

2009-01-13T22:12:00.002-05:00

Around Crofton: Crofton Cub Scouts hold their annual Pinewood Derby - Crofton - (HometownAnnapolis.com):

"The Cub Scout motto 'Do your best' was demonstrated by members of Pack No. 731 and made it an enjoyable day at the races for everyone."

2009 Winter Camping Forms Available: Due 31 January

2009-01-13T20:46:00.000-05:00

Winter Camping is coming fast. it is scheduled for March 13, 14, and 15th. Forms are due to your Den leader by 31 January. If you didn't pick up a form at the Pinewood Derby download a version here: 2009 Winter Camping Registration

Pinewood Derby is this Saturday!

2009-01-03T17:50:00.002-05:00

One last reminder, now that you're getting back into your normal routines... The Pinewood Derby week is here. Register the car on Wednesday or Thursday, and then race on Saturday.

All Pinewood Derby cars competing in the race must be registered in advance of the race. Registration will be hosted by Pat Hogan at 1623 Ardsley Place (directions below) on Wednesday, January 7, and Thursday, January 8, between 7:00pm and 8:30pm. You need only attend one session and it should only take a few minutes to weigh and measure your car.

If there are any problems with your scout's car not meeting the specifications, you will need to make the necessary modifications to bring it into compliance before it will be registered. You may take it back to your home and return when you have made the changes. Once a car has been weighed, measured, and found to be in compliance with the specifications, race officials will keep it so no further modifications to the car are made prior to the race. No modifications to the cars will be allowed on Race Day and race officials will be responsible for approving and supervising any car repairs needed between races.

The Derby committee needs boxes to help transport the cars - Staples paper boxes work well. If you have any, please bring them with you to weigh-in.

Directions to the Derby Registration from Crofton Elementary:
Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
Go approximately 1/2 mile, then turn left onto Ardsley Place
Ardsley is a T, so take another left
Second house on left - #1623

The official Pack 731 Pinewood Derby is Saturday, January 10! All races are in the cafeteria at Crofton Elementary, where we have our monthly Pack meetings. Here is the schedule:
Webelos II - 9:00 am
Webelos I - 10:00 am
Bears - 11:00 am
Wolves - 12:30 pm
Tigers - 1:30 pm
Top 3 finishers from each rank race for the pack championship - 2:30 pm

Wear your uniform and bring your best cheering voice.

Thanks - and we are looking forward to a great Race Day! Vroom, vroom...

It's almost Pinewood Derby time

2008-12-28T19:39:00.003-05:00

The Pinewood Derby is practically around the corner! While you're enjoying your holiday from school, remember that this is a great time to get your creative juices going so you can design and build your Pinewood Derby car. The races are Saturday, January 10, and that's less than two weeks away.

All cars must be registered, weighed, and turned in before the Derby. There are two nights to do this: Wednesday or Thursday, January 7 or 8. Come either night between 7pm and 8:30pm, to the Hogans' house (1623 Ardsley Place, off Crofton Parkway). Make sure that all paint and other decor is firmly attached and completely dry. The race officials will then transport your car to the Derby on Saturday.

The Pinewood Derby is on Saturday, January 10, in the cafeteria at Crofton Elementary. Heats go by rank:
9am - Webelos II
10am - Webelos I
11am - Bears
12:30pm - Wolves
1:30pm - Tigers
2:30pm - Pack Championship races (top three finishers from each age)

Wear your blue Scout uniform or yellow "Do Your Best" t-shirt.

The three fastest cars from each group will receive medals and will compete in the Pack Championship race. In addition, a panel of judges will review the entered vehicles, and design awards will go out in each rank.

Complete rules are in the winter Pack newsletter. The newsletter was mailed to your house or can be downloaded at http://www.croftonpack731.org/upload/WinterNewsletter2008.pdf.

Parents: we still need a few volunteers to help clean up after the Derby, starting at 3pm. If you can work for an hour or two after the event, please contact Dave Underwood at theunderwoods@verizon.net.

Our Pinewood Derby committee is busy planning a fantastic race day for you, so Do Your Best on your cars. We can't wait to see what you can do!

Roger Hansen, Cubmaster
Brian Taschenberger, Assistant Cubmaster

Reminder - Pack 731 Powwow on Friday December 12th!

2008-12-09T20:04:00.001-05:00

As a reminder, Pack 731's last Pack Powwow (all-Pack meeting) for 2008 will be held on Friday, December 12, from 7:30 to 8:30pm in the cafeteria at Crofton Elementary.

Please remember to bring a new wrapped Matchbox or Hot Wheels car for the 4th annual Matchbox/Hot Wheels car exchange. Siblings are welcome to bring a new wrapped Matchbox or Hot Wheels car and participate in the fun.

Also, please remember to bring your Den assigned gifts or monetary donations towards food in support of the Prince of Peace Church (Pack 731's Charter Organization) Adopt and Angel Program. Please contact Becky Wheatley at wheatley_Rebecca@yahoo.com if you have any Adopt an Angel questions.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the Powwow!

Roger Hansen, Cubmaster Pack 731

Winter Newletter available online

2008-12-03T22:13:00.001-05:00

The winter news letter can be downloaded here. This Winter Newsletter contains information and important dates for Pack 731 events planned for the next three months. It also has the rules for the Pinewood Derby. Please forward any questions to info@croftonpack731.org.

Service Project on Saturday 12/6

2008-12-01T18:04:00.002-05:00

Pack 731's first outdoor service project of the year will be this Saturday, December 6. We will be cleaning up the grounds at Crofton Elementary. Come any time between 8am and 12noon, and lend a hand. This clean-up is our way of saying "thanks" to the school for letting us meet there for the Pinewood Derby, the Blue & Gold Banquet, and all our Pack meetings.

Bring your favorite leaf removal equipment, like rakes and work gloves. The Pack will provide lots of bags. Wear work clothes or your "Do Your Best" shirts. Participating Scouts earn a yellow Class B "Do Your Best" t-shirt.

This service project is especially for Wolves and Webelos plus their families, but all ranks are welcome.

Also, boys can learn to conduct an outdoor flag ceremony at the school flag-pole. In just one session, Wolves can fulfill Achievement #2efg, Bears can do Achievement #3hi, and Webelos can practice part of requirement #3 for the Citizen activity badge. Just meet Molly Weems at the school's flagpole at 9am or 10am.

(Note to boys who attend Crofton Elementary: this service project coincides with the PTA's Holly Jolly Workshop. If you plan to spend some time raking leaves and some time at the Workshop, be sure to RSVP to pat.hogan5@verizon.net by Tuesday.)

See you on Saturday!

Reminder - Pack 731 Powwow on Friday November 14th!

2008-11-11T10:51:00.000-05:00

As a reminder, Pack 731's November Pack Powwow (all-Pack meeting) will be held on Friday, November 14, from 7:30 to 8:30pm in the cafeteria at Crofton Elementary.

Please arrive promptly so we can start on time and end on time.

Boys from several dens will performs skits, songs, or show&tell, we'll have a special activity time, and you'll get to meet the other boys in the Pack. All Scouts should wear Cub Scout uniforms, but do not bring your Handbooks. The Powwows are strictly for fun.

Also, please remember to bring your Den assigned items in support of Pack 731's Thanksgiving Food drive which we run with our Charter Organization, Prince of Peace Church.
I look forward to see all of you at the Powwow!

Roger Hansen, Cubmaster Pack 731

Annual "Pow Wow 2008 - The Magic of Cub Scouting"

2008-10-16T09:44:00.003-04:00

Want to learn more about outdoor activities in Scouting? Want to learn about leather-working and wood-working and other hands-on crafting? Want to add pizzazz to den meetings? Want to become a fully-trained Scout leader?

Then attend "Pow Wow 2008 - The Magic of Cub Scouting" on Saturday, November 1. It's a full day of fun-filled hands-on learning opportunities for every level of Cub Scout leadership, including parents. Choose from a variety of classes that best suit your individual needs.
Especially...

BALOO: This all-day outdoor orientation class that prepares you for outdoor Scouting fun. Information on camping, cooking, safety, and activities. Note that our Pack must have at least one BALOO-trained adult on every campout, including Winter Camping. Consider taking BALOO so your boy can have fun every year at Broadcreek!

Den Leader training: Become a fully-trained den leader and wear the "trained" patch with pride. You must attend all three of the following classes: New Leader Essentials at 10-11:50am (class #46), Introduction to Cub Scouts & How We Have Fun at 1:20-3:00pm (class #47), and the appropriate Tiger/CubScout/Webelos Den Leader class at 3:10-4pm (class #48-51).

People who want to be handy: Pow Wow offers classes in wood craft, leather working, making neckerchief slides, making awards and recognitions, whittling, story telling, service projects, and other fun activities.

Pow Wow 2008 will be held at Overlea High School in northern Baltimore city, near the intersection of I-695, I-895, and I-95. Other people from Pack 731 are attending, so maybe we could carpool. Contact Molly Weems at [committeechair@croftonpack731.org] if you want to ride instead of drive.

The registration fee of $30 goes up to $40 after October 24, but even walk-ins are welcome for $45 per person. The fee includes classes all day, lunch, CD of class materials, tote bag, and other goodies.

For more information and the registration form, contact Molly Weems at [committeechair@croftonpack731.org]. The files are also available online at www.baltimorebsa.org - "Training" - "Pow Wow".

Popcorn Sales Opportunity!

2008-10-10T22:38:00.002-04:00

Attention Pack 731:

For Sunday's popcorn sales at Giant, the middle shift 11:30 - 2:00 is open. We are opening this shift to all scouts who would like to show up and sell!

Sales totals will count toward each participating scout's totals for prizes.

If you would like to particiapte, please send an email to Tim Spencer at spencer_tim@yahoo.com, or phone him at 410 721-3228. We'll need at least one adult supervising, and pref. a den leader or assistant also.

Please help us - otherwise dens 2 and 12 (morning and afternoon shifts) will have to each make 2 trips to the storage unit to load and unload popcorn.

Thanks!

Tim