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  • RACE DAY!!

    Hey BEARS – Everyone should have seen the Pack Update, but just in case, we race at 8:00 am at WUMC!   Race Day  Races will take place den by den in Friendship Hall as follows: 8:00am- Bears 8:45am – Lions 9:30am- Wolves 10:15am – Tigers 11:00am – Webelos 11:45am – AOL Open immediately after AOL All races will be live streamed via Facebook as well. Look for the Pack 359 Facebook page. Pinewood Derby Awards All awards will be presented Monday night at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary during the Pinewood Derby Award Show. Please wear Class A uniform. Flags Presidents Day is the 21st so either at registration or after your race on Saturday pick up the flags for your route.  

  • Pinewood Derby Race Details

    First off sorry this communication is later then expected. We had to wait on the Basketball Tournament schedule. Registration Registration will be Friday from 6pm-8pm in Pike Hall. Things generally run quicker if parents leave the kids at home for this. Style judging begins at 8pm so try to get to registration earlier rather then later. Race Day  Races will take place den by den in Friendship Hall as follows: 8:00am- Bears 8:45am – Lions 9:30am- Wolves 10:15am – Tigers 11:00am – Webelos 11:45am – AOL Open immediately after AOL All races will be live streamed via Facebook as well. Pinewood Derby Awards All awards will be presented Monday night at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary during the Pinewood Derby Award Show. Please wear Class A…

  • Important Updates – Please read! Remember – Pinewood Derby weigh in Friday, Race Day Saturday!

    Hello all you wonderful BEAR families!! ** Important announcement!! We have some scouts in the Pack that are sick and others involved in the Little Dribblers Basketball playoff games.  JUST get the car to WUMC to get weighed in (6 to 8pm)  IF your Scout can’t be there for Saturday’s races, scout leaders will make sure their car gets to race all 4 races and ALL the races will be live streamed on Facebook.** AWARDS will be passed out at the February Pack Meeting.   Remember to pre register your car for the Pinewood Derby on the pack website etacpack359.org  to speed up weigh-in.  If you have problems, they can help at weigh-in to get everyone registered!  Each car has a place for the car’s…

  • Den Meeting Tonight- Tiger Bites!

    Hi Tiger Families! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at our usual place. If you’re able, bring your Scout’s favorite snack to share tonight! I will also have plenty to share, so don’t worry if you’re not able to bring anything today. If you’re not able to bring anything tonight and your Scout would like to share their favorite snack, let me know and we can plan for you to bring something to our next den meeting. Thanks for supporting your Scout! Sincerely, Lacey

  • Fire Building Tonight

    Howdy AOL’s, Tonight we will be learning all about fire building with the Webelos den. Please look at the weather and dress appropriately. IF you have a portable fire ring and can bring it please text me at 903-530-9378. Items to bring if you have them: Firestarter Dryer Lint Small sticks (that we can burn) Medium sticks (that we can burn) **I need to know if you and your scout are available to help with a Den Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. It would be this Saturday after the pinewood derby. The proceeds will go to the Cross Over ceremony and help pay for the week-long Summer Camp with the Troops this summer.** Key Pack Dates: Fri Feb 11 – Pinewood Derby Car check-in Sat Feb 12…

  • Fire Building 101

    Howdy Webelos, Tonight we will be learning all about fire building with the AOL den. Please look at the weather and dress appropriately. IF you have a portable fire ring and can bring it please text me 903.235.4402 Items to bring if you have them: Fire starter You can get one at Wal-Mart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Flint-and-Steel-Fire-Starter-Model-5118/417502439 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Magnesium-Bar-with-Striker-Fire-Starter-Model-5088/791830120 Dryer Lint Small sticks (that we can burn) Medium sticks (that we can burn) Key Dates: Fri Feb 11 – Pinewood Derby Car check-in Sat Feb 12 – Pinewood Derby Races Tuesday Feb 22 – Meet at Lanes Chapel – learn about camping from Troop 356 Sunday Feb 27 – Scout Sunday Sunday Mar 6 – Hike at Mineola Nature Preserve – this will cover the last belt loop Month…

  • Den Meetings

    Happy Sunday! Remember to pre register your car for the Pinewood Derby on the pack website. Registration is Friday night the 11th and Race day is Saturday the 12th. There will be another pack communication sent on Tuesday or Wednesday evening with all the info you need for the Pinewood Derby race and race schedule. If you have questions about the pinewood derby ask your den leader or stop me Monday night and ask away. If you would like to be SUPER AWESOME and volunteer to help out for registration or race day stop me Monday or text me at 903-312-9699. Tomorrow night dens will be meeting as follows. Lions: Discovery Room Tigers: Pike Hall Wolves: Fellowship hall Bears: Tuesday at 6:30, normal location Webelos:…

  • Save the Dates

    I hope everyone enjoyed making camp doughnuts! Below are a few key dates: Mon Feb 7 – Meeting at the church and learning how to build a campfire Fri Feb 11 – Pinewood Derby Car check-in Sat Feb 12 – Pinewood Derby Races Sunday Feb 27 – Scout Sunday Sunday Mar 6 – Hike at Mineola Nature Preserve – this will cover the last belt loop Month March will be make-up days and we will do at least one more fun elective Don’t forget to: Shop and cook a meal with your family (set a budget), exercise and duty to God. Regards, Kathy

  • Marble Madness tonight – and everyone will get marbles of their own to keep!

    Howdy BEAR SCOUT Families!!  Meeting tonight 6:30 pm WUMC – usual location. Tonight we will be going “back in time” to learn about the game of marbles, and each scout will receive their own bag of marbles to play with and keep.   IF POSSIBLE, bring a towel – we are going to try to corral the marbles a bit so they are not rolling all over the fellowship hall at WUMC. I hope you have your squirrel feeders out – we have replaced the corn on ours twice already!! I know you are all having fun working on your Pinewood Derby Cars – Remember, Pack 359 PINEWOOD DERBY IS COMING UP QUICKLY – FEBRUARY 12TH!! I heard that the Spring Break Campout to Possum Kingdom…

  • CASTAWAY! New Adventure tonight.

    Tonight we’ll be starting our ‘Elective Adventure’ for the Arrow of Light Rank – Castaway! Here is the complete set of requirements which we will complete over the next two weeks- Complete Requirements 1 and 2. Complete a. and your choice of b. or c. On a campout or outdoor activity with your den or family, cook two different recipes that do not require pots and pans. With the help of an adult, demonstrate one way to light a fire without using matches. Using tree limbs or branches that have already fallen or been cut, build a shelter that will protect you overnight. Do all of the following. Learn what items should be in an outdoor survival kit that you can carry in a small…