Author: Pack359

District Pinewood Derby

021 Wo-Ha-Li District Pinewood Derby SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021, AT THE ETAC SCOUT CENTER 1331 E 5TH STREET, TYLER, TX 75701 This year we will race by rank allowing appropriate distancing to be observed. In order to race, register your scout’s car using the link below and show up at the assigned time with your car. You do not have to place first, second, or third in your pack races this year. This means anybody with a car can come and race for their appropriate ranks. There is no cost to enter the race this year.We will race as many races during your time slot as possible. If time allows Scouts will even be able to pull the starting lever. Lions start at 8:00 AMTigers start at 9:00…

Spring Break Meeting Reminder

Howdy Campers, Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 we are meeting at Whitehouse UMC Pike Hall to turn in all paper work our spring break camp. Everyone camping (adults to infants) must turn in Health Forms A, B, and C (this is different from what you have already turned into the pack). If you look close Form C requires a doctor’s signature. We are working to have a doctor on hand to sign paperwork this Thursday. If you have any major medical conditions they have asked you to get your primary doctor to sign your health forms. Please print and bring a copy for each family member camping https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf  Haven’t signed up and want to camp? It isn’t too late. Sign up today and attend the meeting…

Pack Meeting has been Cancelled for this week – Spring break Camp meeting this Thursday!!

Hi Wild Wolves and Tired Parents! Congratulations to all those who had cars in this year’s Pinewood Derby!!  I posted photos to my Facebook page and they are copied onto the Pack page – SO glad we got the Derby in before the snow started flying!!  Doesn’t that seem like it happened a long time ago instead of just a week or so?   Hope you are all getting back to normal following our “Snowpocalypse 2021” week!  The school just sent out a notification about “REMOTE Instruction” for the remainder of this week due to the water issues. Fun, Fun, Fun.  Since that all starts tomorrow, with the ongoing water issues affecting WUMC and most of Whitehouse, I wanted to share the following updates: The…

Pack Meeting Cancelled / Flag Pick-up TBD

Howdy Scout Family, I hope this email finds you warm and with water. With all the craziness the winter storm brought we are cancelling the pack meeting this Monday. We are working on when we will announce the pinewood derby final results. Please be on the lookout for when we will do flag pickup. A separate email will be coming asking for help. Spring break trip. There are spots open and the paperwork meeting has been moved to Thursday, Feb 25 at 6:30.  Everyone camping (adults to infants) must turn in Health Forms A, B, and C (this is different from what you have already turned into the pack). If you look close Form C requires a doctor’s signature. We are working to have a doctor…

No Den Meetings

Brrr!! After a fun day of racing it is time to bundle up and stay home. There are no den meetings this week. Pack Meeting -Monday Feb 22 – Pinewood derby overall fastest car, turtle, and open trophies will be handed out. Also we have a few fun certificates Parent Spring Break Trip paperwork Meeting – Monday Feb 22 Registration for Spring break trip – Spring Break March 6-9 REGISTER LINK –  https://etacpack359.org/springbreak/  

Pinewood Derby Bad Weather Back-up Plan

Howdy Racers, We are watching the weather. It will be cold but the roads should still be clear for check-in tonight. If the weather gets worse overnight we will live stream the races tomorrow on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WhitehousePack359). Don’t forget to register your car to help tonight’s registration roll smoothly and get everyone back home quick. Register your car(s) HERE (https://etacpack359.org/pinewood-derby/)

Pinewood Derby Car Registration!!!

Start Your Engines! Tonights weather is perfect for staying home and finishing your pinewood derby cars. Tomorrow is checkin!!! Checkin will be in Pike Hall at Whitehouse Methodist Church from 6:00 – 8:30. Please register your car tonight. This will help speed up checkin.  Pinewood Derby Check-in – Friday, Feb 12 from 6:00 – 8:30. Register your car(s) HERE (https://etacpack359.org/pinewood-derby/) – Prior to Friday, Feb 12 please register you car to make the check-in process go quickly. At check-in night you will bring your finished car for inspection. At inspection we check to make sure the car follows all the rules (using the BSA tires, weight is 5 ounces or less, etc). We will have a pit if your car needs adjusting. We will be following social distancing guidelines. We…

Spring Break Registration Open

Howdy Campers! Many of you have been asking each week when will spring break registration be open. Today is the day!! Registration for our Spring Break trip to Dinosaur Valley State Park, which leaves on March 6 and returns on March 9, is open. Space is limited and the upfront cost is $20 per family. This trip is a bit different from family camp. We are working on a fun pack activity but all food and transportation is by family. We hope to have a shortlist of fun activities you can do with your family or be adventurous and use google. You will be sharing campsites. In the registration form please let us know if there is a family you would like to be partnered…

Den Meeting at Prestige Estates!

Our Den meeting tonight will be at Prestige Estates at 6:30 pm to put out flags for them. We have 30 flags to post this evening. Please wear as much of your full uniform as possible. Prestige is at the corner of Roy Road and Paluxy (6928 Paluxy Dr, Tyler, TX 75703) Here is a link to google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/FfvgLguhtMm3vCx99 Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Wolf Den Meeting, Tuesday, February 9th – AT Gigi Delk’s House!

Hello wild and wooly Wolf Scouts!! We will meet at the Delk’s house – 400 Gatewood Drive, Whitehouse  this Tuesday night to work on our Code of the Wolf elective and our Grow Something Elective. Scouts need to measure and record any rain in their rain gauges Scouts need to bring their list of birds they counted visiting their bird feeder (pine cone) last week. Bring a wide-mouth glass jar (like a glass canning jar) if you have one on Tuesday.  (I have a few spares) (Remember each Scout needs a 2-Liter clear plastic bottle for a terrarium in a week or two, so be collecting!!)   Are you ready for PINEWOOD DERBY this weekend?  Check in your cars Friday evening, and Race on SATURDAY!!!!!…