Pack Communication

Communication for the Entire Pack

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/

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…

End of Year Cub Scout Party – Register

We did it!!! We made it to the end of the 2021 school year. Way to go scouts and parents. To celebrate the end of this school year and kick-off summer we are having our first PACK CUB SCOUT LOCK-IN at the church on June 5th and 6th. It will be a fun evening of laughing, games, and fun. We have planned fun family activities that we will rotate through. Ms. Kathy is bringing her famous minute to win it games! Plus much more. Register your family 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…

Flags and Lock-In Registration

Howdy Pack Family, We’ve started placement of our Memorial Day Flags. You should have received communication from your den leader on helping. Tigers (Ms. Lacey’s den) and Bears (Ms. Gigi’s den) are working on their placements tonight. Contact your den leader for more information. Time to register for our end of lock-in on Saturday, June 5! Event will start at 6:30 pm on Saturday. We need a headcount to purchase supplies. We will be doing fun family activities and celebrating the end of our scouting year. Pinewood derby overall trophies will be awarded. Register today: https://etacpack359.org/lock-in/ Save the date for our Fort Worth Zoo trip on July 10. More details to come.  

Pack Update – Events schedule

Rain, rain save some for the hot summer. It is going to be a wet week but we have so fun events planned. We are working to get registration pages up. The only den meeting this week is the Webelos (Mr. Beaton’s group) Monday at 6:30. See den leader email for more information. Below is our exciting end of year and summer events. Please note a separate email will be sent out to register for our pack events. Flag placement for Memorial Day:  Flags routes will be assigned by den. Your den leader will be getting with you on times. All flags need to be out by May 23   End of Year Cub Scout Lock-In Celebration! Date: Saturday, June 5 – 6 Time: 6:30 pm…

Pack Update

Howdy Pack Family, No den meetings this week. This Wednesday at 6:30 is our Committee Meeting. We will discuss end of year events and summer events. We have ideas and are ready to execute them. We need your help to keep all the fun events going!! I hope to see a few new faces at our Wednesday meeting.

Pack News

Howdy Pack, We hope many of you were able to get out and enjoy this beautiful Sunday. We are working on the spring family camp and summer time activities. Be on the look out for more information. Den Meetings: Lions: No meeting Tigers: No meeting Wolves: See den leader communications Bears: No meeting Webelos: No meeting  

Council Cub Camping April 24 and 25

I mentioned at Blue & Gold a camping opportunity at our district camp. Here is the information. Council Cub Camping (scout and parent, no siblings) Mark your calendar for the 2021 Cub Adventure Event at GW Pirtle Scout Reservation! Our goal is to give parents the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities and have some fun with their Cub Scouts. Ticket sales for participants end on Sunday April 18 at 5:00 PM! Anyone wishing your T-shirt to be delivered at the Event need to purchase them by Friday April 9th 4:30 PM. All T-Shirts ordered after the cutoff will arrive at a later date and handed over to your unit as soon as possible. We will need Scout & Adult volunteers to make this event…

Last Call for Food Orders

Howdy Scouts, TONIGHT is the last night to order food for Blue and Gold. We are ordering box lunches from Fresh. See all the great options and place your order TONIGHT  https://etacpack359.org/blueandgold/ Event: Blue & Gold Sunday, April 11 (Next Sunday) We are having a family picnic! Bring you chairs, blankets, and outside games to celebrate all your scout has accomplished. The pack is providing the picnic food (you must pre-register by this Tuesday or bring a sandwich).  Location: Whitehouse UMC baseball Field Time: 4:00 – 6ish Dress: Class A Uniform Register: https://etacpack359.org/blueandgold/ We need all food orders in by Tuesday, April 6.