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  • Next Steps this weekend

    Howdy, I love that all my AOLs made it to a troop meetings. Sounds like 3 troops are very active and all the AOLs got involved. We will have a short discussion next Monday on what our scouts learned (this is part of the Scouting pin and is required) but then move into the art pin. Only one AOL has completed Duty to God. Please keep working on this. It is a month long pin. Camping with Troop 356: Ben, Jack, Aurora, Madison, Santi are signed up. If your child’s name isn’t listed and they plan on attending please text me today (Wednesday). Packing: camp chair, mess kit, camp cup, day pack with 6 essentials and tp, snacks, tent, items to sleep and night items….

  • Weekly pack update, meeting info, AOL fundraiser

    Meetings tonight are up to the den leaders, so don’t forget to check your Den News to see if you will be meeting. Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Webelos will not be meeting this week. Webelos, I know there are some things you can work on at home, Gigi has a list in her latest update. AOLs WILL be meeting tonight! This month is very important as you prepare for your crossover. See Kathy’s update for details.   PWD Build Day is THIS Saturday. This is a great opportunity to cut and prep your car for those who do not have the tools to do so easily at home. There will be band saws, drill presses, and sanders, not to mention volunteers with years of knowledge…

  • No Tiger Meeting Tonight

    Hey Tigers! We will NOT have a meeting tonight. Pinewood Derby Build Day is this Saturday. Be sure to sign up for a slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084EABAE2AA2F58-pinewood Design Templates, Rules, and Schedules can all be found at https://etacpack359.org/pinewood-derby/ See you all next week! Jason  

  • Meeting Tonight

    Howdy, I was having technical difficulty this weekend when trying to send out an update. The month of January is very important for our group. We are going to be wrapping up our time together!!! Parents stop blinking or they will all be eagles tomorrow. I have updated scout book. Please login and check that I have updated everything your child has done. https://scoutbook.scouting.org/ Tonight Mr. Bob is coming to go over the campout this weekend. We go out Saturday after lunch and after our fundraiser!!! The troop will provide dinner and breakfast on Sunday. You and your scout will need: tent, mess kit, camp cup, and normal nighttime items. Mr. Bob will go into details on this list and you must tell him if…

  • NO Den Meeting This Week – Work on Duty to God Advancement and your Pinewood Derby Car!!

    Den 4 will NOT meet this week – I have major grant deadlines at work this Wednesday – will be working around the clock to get those done – and of course start school both at TJC and UT Tyler.  So far nobody has mentioned major conflicts (YET) with Tuesdays or Sunday afternoons – remember to let me know about practices, game nights, school events, etc. as we move through the spring. Scouts have 3 ASSIGNMENTS for NEXT WEEK 1/24 – We will be working on First Aid on 1/24 at WUMC! #1 – Everyone be sure to complete the “Duty to God and You” handout I passed out before Christmas – if your handout has disappeared here are the three questions families should discuss…

  • Hike Sunday!

    Bears are going on a one mile hike this Sunday at 2 pm at Camp Ford (6500 HWY 271 Tyler, TX). We will not have a meeting Monday night. Make sure your scout brings all six essentials including a snack and water! Details will go out later about how to make up this event if you can’t be there! Hope to see you all!

  • 2023 Pinewood Derby Dates and Rules

    2023 Pinewood Derby Theme is Monster Mash Dash   Build Day – January 21st_Sign up on pack website under Pinewood Derby Tab Registration – February 10th_Time will be send out week before Race Day – February 11th_Race times will be send out week before Awards – February 13th_6:30pm in Sanctuary   Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for Speed and Style in each den. Additional Recognition Awards: Best Paint, Judges Favorite, Most Detail, Most Humorous, Most Patriotic, Most Unusual, Most Scout Spirit and Theme (Monster)   Build Day Sign Up *Please choose design template before arriving to build day and have it drawn out on car.*   Rules Must use BSA Pinewood Derby Kit Car must be original/made. Completed and/or purchased cars will not be…

  • Pinewood Derby Information meeting and car kit handout TOMORROW, Monday Jan 9th – Lots of Info in this post!!!

    Wow, what an awesome job the Webelos did on their hike and what a BEAUTIFUL day it was to be outside!!  Lots of info to start 2023: Just a “Heads UP” to Parents – there will be Pinewood Derby Kick Off Meeting tomorrow night, 1/9/23, 6:30 at WUMC. Leaders will go over this year’s Pinewood Derby rules, build day and race day schedules, answer questions, and you can pick up your Scout’s Pinewood Car kits.  Each scout will be given one car kit free – paid for by Pack 359 Flag sales!   If you would like to purchase additional kits for parents or siblings to race in the OPEN category, or have an extra for spare parts, you will need to preorder on the…

  • Pinewood Derby Kick Off Meeting 1/9/23

    Attention scouting families! It is time to kickoff the 2023 Pinewood Derby! Monday Night we will be discussing this year’s Pinewood Derby rules, distributing car kits and covering build and race day schedule in the UMC sanctuary. Each scout will be given one car kit. If you would like to purchase additional kits as an extra, for yourself or another family member. You will need to pre order on the pack website for $7.50 or pay $7 with check or exact cash at meeting. Because we will only be discussing the rules and distributing kits it is not necessary that scouts attend this meeting.