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Howdy, Pack 359 Family, I hope everyone has had an excellent summer break, but now it’s time to get back to business. 1. Meetings – Meetings will NOT resume until Monday, September 10 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be a parent/forms meeting. In an effort to decrease the number of times you fill out Health Forms throughout the year, we will complete this at this meeting. Remember, we need updated health forms for all participants throughout the year. Scout, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc. If we can get these forms this one time at the beginning of the year, it will eliminate your need to bring completed forms for every campout, sleepover, etc. Please see attached for health forms. You must attach a…

Hello, Pack 359 Family! Our July Overnighter was moved to Saturday, October 6th.  We're going to NASA (in Houston) to spend the night with the Spaceships!! The Pack is covering all Scouts and one adult.  If you have extra people (sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends, et) that want to go, the cost is $60/person. Please register online at etacpack359.org/nasa/ You MUST register and pay online.  There are limited amount of spaces available.  If it it does fill, I will offer spaces to the new Scouts this year. I will send out detailed information regarding times, what to bring, etc in a later email. Yours in Scouting, D. Jason Phillips Cubmaster

Hello! We have 4 slots left for Saturday: 9a, 11a, 1p, 3p There are 2 slots left for Sunday: 11a & 1p. Remember, all signups and sales will be made through the Trails End App this year. This includes Credit Cards AND Cash! You must have the app downloaded and installed. You can download it to your device here – mobileapp.trails-end.com Bring the device with you to the Show N Sell! Be sure to have your account created and associated with PACK 359. You might need to register on a computer first at trails-end.com then sign into the app. **Brothers must have their own accounts. They can be tied to the same email address** Please let me know if you have any questions! Jason Beaton PS…

Hello, Pack 359 Family!! This weekend will be our first Show N Sell of the Popcorn Season. This year, we will be using the Trails End app for Sign-ups and orders To get started, you MUST have a trails-end.com online account. If you have sold online in the past, you already have an account. There are “Forgot Username” and “Forgot Password” links in case you need them (let’s be honest, 99% of us will need them). Be sure you select East Texas Area Council, Wo-Ha-Li District, Pack 359. AFTER you have Trails-End online account, Download the new-fangled App! iPhone – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scout-fundraising/id1421483087?mt=8 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trailsend.scout You can also search “Weaver Fundraising” in either app store and download the “Scout Fundraising” app. Finally, log into the app…

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  

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…

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…

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!!!! …

Happy Wednesday, Pack 359 Family! Last call for Day Camp registration. Please register and pay online by today to receive the discounted rate of $50. If you don’t, you’ll have to pay through the council office and pay $100($75+$25 late fee). Go to etacpack359.org/daycamp So, get your Scout signed up for the adventure, June 18-22, at UT-Tyler Innovation Academy.