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Don’t Miss the Shooting Sports Day!

Howdy Pack! Registration is OPEN for the Wo-Ha-Li District (aka Tyler area) Shooting Sports Day on July 18th! There is more Great news! Thanks to all of your remarkable fundraising efforts, any Scout who wants to attend the District (Tyler Area) Shooting Sports Day can attend for FREE!! This event will cost $30 for everyone else, so be sure to select the “My Unit is paying 100%” option during registration. Register for the event here – https://secure.etexscouts.org/wohali-shootingsports Three different 3.5-hour sessions will be held throughout the day (see registration page for start/stop times). Each Session is limited to 40 participants so that each station can facilitate the appropriate Social Distancing recommendations. In addition to that, medical screening will occur during drop off, and everything will…

SAVE the date July 18

Howdy Scouts, I’m super excited to announce our district is hosting a 1-day shoot sport day! This is where your scout can earn their shooting pins for BB and archery. I hear our famous Gigi will be making an appearance and running a science rotation! Please save July 18. We are reviewing gold points and will send out the registration soon. Yours in Scouting, Kathy

Flag Help

Good morning, We have sold several flags and need to get them built and installed.  Currently we have one person (Ryan) building flags.  This is not sustainable as one person carries all of the knowledge.  If you are able to come help and want to learn how come after the flag retirement ceremony at the VFW this afternoon.  He will be at the church starting at 11:30.  He could really use your help! Yours in Scouting, Somer Bockover Cubmaster

Flag Day Help

Howdy Webelos, Tomorrow our pack is helping with a Flag Retirement at VFW post 1799 on Rhones Quarter at 11:30 AM. I’ve attached the program. We will need a few scouts to be the Color Bearer and read a few lines. Please wear Class A and bring water. Yours in Scouting, Kathy Prince https://etacpack359.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/VFW-Flag-Disposal-Ceremony-amended1.docx

Flag Day Help

Howdy AOL, Tomorrow our pack is helping with a Flag Retirement at VFW post 1799 on Rhones Quarter at 11:30 AM. I’ve attached the program. We will need a few scouts to be the Color Bearer and read a few lines. Please wear Class A and bring water. Yours in Scouting, Kathy Prince https://etacpack359.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/VFW-Flag-Disposal-Ceremony-amended.docx

Flag Day and a SURPRISE!

Howdy Pack 359, I hope this finds you all happy and healthy.  Sunday is Flag Day and our Pack has been asked to perform a flag retirement ceremony at the VFW post on Rhones Quarter at 11:30 AM.  Please attend and help us retire our Country’s colors with honor.  Please wear class A uniform and bring water. On another note, we have a HUGE surprise coming your way…be at home if possible during scout time on Monday.  We hope to see you all then! Yours in Scouting, Somer Bockover

You’re Invited to Celebrate Den 6’s Crossover

Howdy Pack 359 Family! Arrow of Light Den 6 would like to invite you and your family to celebrate with them as they Crossover into Scouts BSA. The ceremony will be streamed live on our Pack Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/WhitehousePack359 Crossover will begin at 2PM. Come join the Virtual Event and celebrate with your fellow Scouts as they have reached the Pinnacle of Cub Scouts by earning the Arrow Of Light award. Yours In Scouting, Den 6

AOL Crossover Flag Ceremony

Calling all Webelos!  We have been asked to present the opening and closing flag ceremonies at the modified AOL Crossover on Saturday at 2:00 PM.  I need volunteers to come help us provide the AOL den with a crossover to remember.  Please send a text message to let us know if you can make it.  Class A uniform required with neckerchief.  Location is the field behind the church.

Flag placement at Cemetery – DELAYED UNTIL 9:00

Howdy Pack 359, Flag placement at the Cemetery has been delayed until 9:00. We have a great opportunity to serve our community this weekend. This will be a family activity. Our pack with other units will be planting flags for our fallen Veterans. Locations: Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery 7825 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703 Snacks will be provided by the cemetery. All Scouts/leaders/family that come along are required to have face coverings (Neckerchiefs, bandanas, masks, etc). Scouts need to be in their Class A uniform. 

Flag placement at Cemetary

Howdy Pack 359, We have a great opportunity to serve our community this weekend. This will be a family activity. On May 23 at 7:30 AM till done (usually about an hour) our pack with other units will be planting flags for our fallen Veterans. Locations: Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery 7825 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703 Snacks will be provided by the cemetery. All Scouts/leaders/family that come along are required to have face coverings (Neckerchiefs, bandanas, masks, etc). Scouts need to be in their Class A uniform.    Yours in Scouting, Kathy Prince