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  • District Wide Bring A Buddy Fishing Day

    Good Afternoon Pack 359! The District will be hosting an event for all scouts in the Wo-Ha-Li district this Saturday, July 31st, 2021. BRING A BUDDY SCOUTING EVENT – JULY 31,2021 at the AMERICAN LEGION PARK, LINDALE, TEXAS (18251 County Rd 498, Lindale, TX 75771) Check-in will begin at 9:00 am Activities from 9:30-2 pm FISHING Catch um, Clean um, Cook um And Eat um BB Guns Archery Test your skill with a BB gun or a Bow and Arrow Bring your own fishing tackle, bait, and lunch This event welcomes scouts and their friends of all ages (from 6-17), unit leaders, and Parents. Youth can Fish all day or may select an additional activity as well. Larry Green from Bryan, Texas, will demonstrate fishing…

  • Independence Day Flag Pick-ups

    Howdy Folks! We still have 4 routes in our Den Zone that need Picked -up Route A1 – McElroy – 11 flags Route A2 – Peninsula – 11 flags Route A3 – North Whitehouse – 8 Flags – Jacen Jones Route A4 – Baseball Park – 8 flags Route C4 – Lake Route – 7 flags Let me know which route your Scout can help with. Thanks! Jason

  • Flags!

    Hello everyone and happy summer!! This is flag pickup week! We need flags to be picked up by Saturday and we need ALL hands on deck! Our den is responsible for 45 flags in Troup and Whitehouse combined. This goes quickly if we have extra hands! If you do not have a vehicle for picking up flags please come help someone who does. Flags pay for all the fun things we do so participation is key!! Flags can be picked up anytime on Friday or on Saturday morning! When you have collected your flags you can take them to the church. Flag drop off times are Friday-after 5pm (closer to 5:30) and Saturday-10am. Please text me to get your route! 903-570-7011 Thank you for your…

  • Den 2 Flag Pickups!

    Hello Den 2! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! For those going to the Fort Worth Zoo this weekend, HAVE FUN! I will be driving a truck full of Scouts to Colorado for the Troop 359 Summer Camp 🙂 This is flag pickup week! We need flags to be picked up by Monday and we need ALL hands on deck! Our den is responsible for 45 Customers in North Whitehouse and around the Lake. This goes quickly if we have extra hands! If you do not have a vehicle for picking up flags (10 Foot long Poles) please come help someone who does. Flags pay for all the fun things we do so participation is key!! When you have collected your flags you can…

  • VFW event CANCELED

    Pack 359, I am so sorry to inform you that the VFW event has been canceled for the scouts.  They have decided that they do not want to use the scouts. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

  • VFW flag retirement and Flag pick up

    Howdy Pack 359, I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July weekend.  The VFW post 1799 in Whitehouse is holding a flag retirement ceremony on Monday from 2-4 and they have requested some scouts to attend.  There will be refreshments and most likely the news out there.  If you are able please be at the VFW post by Brown elementary at 1:45 in Field uniform (class A). Flags need to also be picked up this week using the same den assignments as last time.  Den leaders please coordinate flag pick up between Wednesday and Sunday of this week.  All flags need to be picked up by Sunday, July 11th please.  Here is the new link for routeshttps://etacpack359.org/routes/

  • Last Call For Webelos Camp

    Good Morning Arrows and Webelos! (Yes we are now Arrow of Light Scouts and Webelos) Webelos Camp is upon us! We arrive at Camp Pirtle on Sunday, June 27th, and will return on Thursday, July 1st. This camp is intended to be an introduction to long-term camping such as Scouts BSA Summer Camp like the Troops do. The cost is $175, however, the Pack is paying $100 for each scout, so only $75 for your scout. If attending, Every Scout needs the Part C Health Form Completed. I have attached both the Health Forms and the Itinerary for the week for your review. Please let me know as soon as possible if your scout is planning to attend (903) 530-9378. Jason https://etacpack359.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BSA-Health-Forms.pdf https://etacpack359.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Webelos-Camp-information.pdf

  • July Overnighter and Fishing Day

    Good Morning Pack! We have two upcoming events in July. July 10th and 11th: Overnight Lock-in at the Fort Worth Zoo! The Pack will pay for each scout and one adult partner (Hooray Flags!). Additional tickets can be purchased for $50 instead of the regular priced $75. (Thank you Flags!). There will be a $20 deposit per family, however, you will receive $20 cash upon arrival at the Zoo 🙂 Get all of the details and “lock-in” your family’s reservation at https://etacpack359.org/overnighter July 31st: Bring-A-Buddy Fishing and Shooting Event The District will be hosting an event for all scouts in the Wo-Ha-Li district at the American Legion Post 15 in Lindale (18251 County Rd 498, Lindale, TX 75771) Check-in will begin at 9:00 am and…

  • End of Year Cub Scout Party – Register

    If you are planning to attend the end of year party please register today: https://etacpack359.org/lock-in/  Below is the schedule for the evening. (times subject to change as we finalize rotations) Saturday Night – June 5th 6:30 check-in: bring overnight items inside (sleeping bag and night items) (eat dinner before arriving) 6:45 Year End program: wear class A uniform. Neckerchief advancement ceremony: Parents bring the next rank neckerchief (can be purchased at the scout store). Final den awards Pinewood derby overall trophies handed out Review schedule for the night 7:15 Break into groups for rotations: We have 3 rotations that are family oriented. 9:00 2nd event 9:45 third event 10:30 PJs, setup for sleeping, movie Midnight lights out Sunday Morning – June 6th: Clean up, eat donuts, pack up, get…