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Go to the Zoo!!

Happy Monday, Pack 359 Family! Still plenty of slots available for the Zoo Overnighter, Friday, August 3 or 10!  Sign up at etacpack359.org/zoo.  Cost is $25/person.   You'll arrive at the Zoo at 6:15 pm.  Learn about reptiles, feed the giraffes, go on a night hike, spend the night in the A/C, walk the zoo Saturday before it opens to the public. Sign up today! Yours in Scouting, D. Jason Phillips Cubmaster  

August Events!!

Hello, Pack 359 Family!! The summer is passing quickly, and I hope all are enjoying it.  We have 2 events for August. 1.   Zoo Overnighter at Caldwell Zoo – Friday, August 3 or Friday, August 10.  There are still available spots for both dates.  Cost is $25/person.  Register at etacpack359.org/zoo.  Feed the giraffes, go on a night hike of the zoo to see the nocturnal animals, explore the zoo on Saturday before it opens to the public. For those that sign up, I will send a detailed email regarding times, what to bring, etc. 2. 3rd Annual Lad & Dad Cake-Bake – Monday, August 13 at the church.  This is our "sweet" event that encourages the Scout and his Dad (or uncle, or grandfather, or male role…

July Event this Weekend…..plus, the zoo!!

Hey, Pack 359 Family!! Here is the summer update!!! 1.  Saturday, July 14 – This Saturday!!!!  Movie in the Whitehouse Park!!  Come out and enjoy a movie and popcorn.  Please arrive at 7pm (movie starts at 7:30pm).  Bring chairs, drinks, etc.  We'll have the popcorn and movie!.  Sno-cones will be available for $3/sno-cone.  You will need to buy a sno-cone ticket through us at the park, we'll give you a ticket to redeem, and ENJOY!! If you plan on attending, please RSVP to this email so we can get a headcount. 2.  Zoo Overnighter – 1st 2 Fridays of August.  Spend the night at the zoo, go on a night hike, feed the giraffes, and more!!!!!  This is an awesome overnight experience.  It is 1st come, 1st…

Still got things scheduled!!

Howdy, Pack 359 Family!!!! You thought we forgot about you, but you were wrong.  I hope everyone’s summer is going well. Here’s the rest of the summer schedule… Saturday, July 14 – movie at the Whitehouse Park.  Come out to enjoy a movie and snacks.  We’ll provide the movie, popcorn, and FUN!    Bring chairs and drinks!!!!  Sno-cones for purchase.  I’ll send out details regarding times later. Spend the Night at the Zoo!!!  Friday, August 3rd or 10th!!!!   You must signup online at etacpack359.org/zoo.  This is 1st come, 1st serve!!  This event is NOT paid for by the pack. Cost is $25/person.  Families are invited but the zoo asks that you are 6 or over.  Feed the giraffes, explore the zoo at night, etc!!!! …

Webelos Camp – Sunday

For those who registered for Webelos camp. Camp is fast approaching. Please arrive at Pirtle ready for check-in Sunday at 1:15 – 1:30 (eat lunch before arriving). Our group can NOT check-in until all boys and leaders are there. • COMPLETED medical forms (A, B, C whih (which requires a doctor’s signature)) • Cub Scout uniform (for flag retreat and dinner each day) • Hat • Second pair of closed toed shoes with socks (required at all times) • 4 pairs of socks • 4 pairs of underwear • 4 t-shirts • 4 pairs of shorts • Reusable water bottle • Sleeping gear (tent, sleeping bag, sheets, pillow, etc) • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, comb, DEODERAND) • 2 towels • swim suite • rain gear…

Last Call for Day Camp!

Hello, Pack 359 Family! I hope everyone has had a great holiday weekend.   This is your last chance to sign up for Day Camp through us.  I need you to go to etacpack359.org/daycamp to register and pay by Wednesday.  If you do not do this through us by then, you will have to go through the Council Office, and will miss the discounted price of $50 instead of $75.  Plus, you'll have to pay late registration fees. So, if your Scout needs a fun week, June 18-22, at UT-Tyler Innovation Academy, go register and pay securely online. Yours in Scouting, D. Jason Phillips Cubmaster

Sign-Up for Day Camp!!

Please remember to sign up for day camp……I have attached my previous email.  Please sign up my May 30th.   If you do not sign up with us, you will have to sign up with the council office, and you won't get the discount(plus, you'll probably have to pay a late fee). Hello, Pack 359 Family!!! Needing an activity for your Scout the week of June 18-22 at UT-Tyler Innovation Academy.  A place to drop them off before work and pick them up afterwards?? Wo-Ha-Li District Day Camp is the place to be!  The council is charging $75/scout, but our Pack is going to only charge you $50/Scout (only $10/day!!).  So, don't pay the Council Office!!! Go to etacpack359.org/daycamp to register and pay securely.  I will register the…

Flag Delivery and Flag Retirement Ceremony

Hello, Pack 359 Family! We have a couple of big events this weekend, and we need some help! First – Holiday Flag Service Delivery Tonight (Pending Rain) We are meeting at the Church at 6 pm to deliver our flags. We have 40! WooHoo! This will not take long at all, as long as we have a few groups of scouts. Trucks are needed 🙂 Second – Freedom in the Park on Saturday Tomorrow afternoon is Freedom In The Park. The Flag Retirement Ceremony is at 4:30. This is a really really cool experience for the Scouts. Please sign up so we can properly setup this ceremony. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084eabae2aa2f58-freedom Thank You!

PLEASE!!! Freedom in the Park Help Needed!

We still have slots available for the booth tomorrow.  Also, we need more participants for the Flag Retirement Ceremony which will begin at 4:30 pm. My previous email is below regarding signing up.  Please help us out! Hello, Pack 359 Family!! Did you think the emails would stop just because there are no meetings?!?!  Hahahahaha! We need your help for Freedom in the Park this Saturday at the Whitehouse Park.  It’s from 2-7 pm.  We will have our archery and informational booth set up.  We will also be doing a flag retirement ceremony (which is really cool)!! Please click the the link to sign up for the booths and flag retirement ceremony.  The first shift involves set-up starting at 1pm.  We need to have a…