Pack Communication

I know all our minds have been on our upcoming Blue & Gold and AOL Crossover Ceremony, but…….   WE’RE GOING TO THE USS LEXINGTON!!!!   Registration is LIVE for our Summer 2023 Overnighter this July 22nd at the USS Lexington! Find all the details and register here: Overnighter – Cub Scout Pack 359 (etacpack359.org)   Thanks to our hard work with our year-long Flag fundraiser, this Overnight Adventure is only $25 per person! We love our younger siblings, but this event is for ages 5 and up. Don’t just stay on the Lexington; there are lots of other nearby attractions (Texas State Aquarium and Museum of Science and History, THE OCEAN, to name a few), so you can plan for your family an adventure…

Sorry about the form closing early, it is back up and ready to take more orders. Food orders for Blue & Gold are due by midnight tonight!

Don’t forget to order your dinners for Blue & Gold!!! Orders are due tomorrow!!!! Order here: https://etacpack359.org/blueandgold

Just a reminder that dinner plate orders for Blue & Gold are due this Friday! Food orders may be placed at Blue & Gold – Cub Scout Pack 359 (etacpack359.org). Dinner will be catered by Bruno’s. Plate options are Chicken Alfredo or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. All plates are served with a salad and roll. Adults are $10 each, kids are free.   Blue & Gold will be held on April 15th from 5pm – 8pm at First Baptist Church in Whitehouse. Dinner will be served at 5. We ask anyone coming for just the ceremony to please arrive by 5:45. The ceremony will start at 6.   Bring a dessert to share with the Pack! (We have several scouts with nut allergies, please label…

Due to scheduling conflicts our Spring Family Camp has been cancelled. HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for fun. The East Texas Area Council is hosting TWO fun-filled events in the month of April!   The FIRST event, Spring Cub Camping Event – Third Rock from the Sun, is a family focused event open to Cub Scouts and their parents/guardians. You and your Scout will get to participate in outdoor activities such as Shooting Sports, Climbing Wall, Cooking, Crafts, Fishing, Bounce House, Games, and a Scavenger Hunt! Third Rock from the Sun will take place at George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation, Saturday, April 22nd at 8:00 AM until Sunday, April 23rd at 10:00AM. The cost is $45 per Cub Scout and $40 per Adult. These prices will increase by $5…

It’s that time of year again, Blue & Gold is just around the corner!   The Blue & Gold Banquet is a time for families to come together to celebrate our Cub Scouts and their achievements this year. We will present the Scouts with their belt loops and rank badges, along with any other awards. We also thank our Pack leaders and other volunteers who run the Pack and help organize our events for the year.   This year, we will also have the privilege of hosting the Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony. The Arrow of Light is the highest rank a Cub Scout can achieve. Not only will they be presented with this rank, but we will be witness to the Arrows crossing the…

Upcoming Events: There is still time to register for Spring Break Camp! Registration closes on Sunday. There are a few spots left – reserve yours today! Keep an eye out for the following registrations: Blue & Gold, Spring Family Camp, and our Summer Overnighter – The USS LEXINGTON!!! ⚓ Have a great weekend! Yours in Scouting, Nicole Whittaker Pack 359 Committee Chair

It is time for the District Pinewood Derby!!! When and Where District Pinewood Derby Race Day is March 4th @ UMC Whitehouse (405 W. Main StreetWhitehouse, Texas 75791) The Race will be held in Friendship Hall (rear of building) Schedule Registration: 8am-9am Judging: 9am-9:30am Races Begin: 9:30am We will start with Lions and work our way upwards through the ranks. We will have real race cars onsite provided by the Hawkins Racing Team for the scouts to see, take pictures of and talk to the drivers. 

Flags need to be picked up this weekend! Please pick up the route you placed (unless your den has coordinated otherwise). If you set out a route and are unable to pick up, please let me know asap so we can get your route covered by another family.    Also, registration for Spring Break Camp at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas is closing in just one week! We are about half-full, so if you would like to come camp with your family and explore the many hiking trails that boast overlooks, ancient geological features, and the 95-ft Cedar Falls, sign up today! (Registration is first-come, first-served, and will close once slots are filled. If you would like to be added to a waiting list…

Okay, two more things:   Please wear your Class A uniform to the race Saturday morning. You are welcome to just come for your race or stay for the whole morning!   FLAGS GO OUT THIS WEEKEND FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY!  If you are putting out a flag route, you may pick up your flags immediately following your den’s race. Flags will be on the side of the church. View your route/neighborhood here: Routes and Zones – Cub Scout Pack 359 (etacpack359.org)   We have two businesses in Tyler that will need flags delivered. Harley Davidson (5 flags – these require the metal stakes) and Texas Farm Credit on Dominion Plz (10 flags – pipes are already installed). If you can cover either of these, please let…