Pack Communication

Communication for the Entire Pack

Pinewood Derby Bad Weather Back-up Plan

Howdy Racers, We are watching the weather. It will be cold but the roads should still be clear for check-in tonight. If the weather gets worse overnight we will live stream the races tomorrow on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WhitehousePack359). Don’t forget to register your car to help tonight’s registration roll smoothly and get everyone back home quick. Register your car(s) HERE (https://etacpack359.org/pinewood-derby/)

Pinewood Derby Car Registration!!!

Start Your Engines! Tonights weather is perfect for staying home and finishing your pinewood derby cars. Tomorrow is checkin!!! Checkin will be in Pike Hall at Whitehouse Methodist Church from 6:00 – 8:30. Please register your car tonight. This will help speed up checkin.  Pinewood Derby Check-in – Friday, Feb 12 from 6:00 – 8:30. Register your car(s) HERE (https://etacpack359.org/pinewood-derby/) – Prior to Friday, Feb 12 please register you car to make the check-in process go quickly. At check-in night you will bring your finished car for inspection. At inspection we check to make sure the car follows all the rules (using the BSA tires, weight is 5 ounces or less, etc). We will have a pit if your car needs adjusting. We will be following social distancing guidelines. We…

Spring Break Registration Open

Howdy Campers! Many of you have been asking each week when will spring break registration be open. Today is the day!! Registration for our Spring Break trip to Dinosaur Valley State Park, which leaves on March 6 and returns on March 9, is open. Space is limited and the upfront cost is $20 per family. This trip is a bit different from family camp. We are working on a fun pack activity but all food and transportation is by family. We hope to have a shortlist of fun activities you can do with your family or be adventurous and use google. You will be sharing campsites. In the registration form please let us know if there is a family you would like to be partnered…

Monday Meetings

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Thank you to all the scouts and parents who helped place flags. Below is key information about den meeting and pinewood derby. Please keep an eye on your email this week for spring break registration. Monday Night meetings: Lions – Pike Hall Tigers – NO Meeting Webelos – See den leader communication. You will meet at Prestige for flag placement. Please wear your button down blue or tan shirts. AOL – Friendship hall. Please wear your button down tan shirts. You have a guest speaker. Tuesday Night Meetings: Wolves – Friendship hall Pinewood Derby Check-in – Friday, Feb 12 from 6:00 – 8:30. If you have questions come up Monday night to the den meetings. Kathy Prince will be available to answer…

Packed Pack Schedule!

Howdy Scouting Family, I’m super excited about all the activities coming up. We have 4 activities listed below. Please note 2 require registration. Scout Sunday (postponed) – due to the current COVID numbers we are pushing this out later in the year. Flag Delivery – Yes it is time to put out the flags for Presidents Day. We will be going this Sunday, Feb 7 at noon. Please register to HERE Meet on the side of the church with the picnic tables are on.  Pinewood Derby Check-in – Friday, Feb 12 from 6:00 – 8:30. Register your car(s) HERE – Prior to Friday, Feb 12 please register you car to make the check-in process go quickly. At check-in night you will bring your finished car…

Den Meetings

Howdy Scouts, It looks like all our dens have meetings this week! Don’t forget to support our AOL den. They are offering a spaghetti dinner for four to help cover their crossover. It is just $20. You must pre-order https://etacpack359.org/spaghetti/. Pickup is Saturday, Feb 13 from 5-6 at Whitehouse UMC. Monday – 6:30 Lions – Side by Side Tigers – Pike Hall Webelos – Friendship Hall AOL  – Connor Hall Tuesday – 6:30 Wolves – Friendship Hall Sunday – 3:00 Bears – Friendship Hall Upcoming Events: February 7th – Scout Sunday February 12th – Pack Pinewood Derby Car Check-in February 13th – Pack Pinewood Derby February 27th – District Pinewood Derby March 6th-9th – Spring Break Camp (Dinosaur Valley, registration will be sent out soon)…

Pack Meeting

Howdy Scouts, This Monday is pack meeting. It will be a night to celebrate scouts accomplishments. We will also be a presentation on pinewood derby cars and discussing the spring break trip. We will sit by family. Upcoming Events: February 7th – Scout Sunday February 12th – Pack Pinewood Derby Car Check-in February 13th – Pack Pinewood Derby January 20th – Flag Party (DATE CHANGE) February 27th – District Pinewood Derby March 6th-9th – Spring Break Camp (Dinosaur Valley, registration will be sent out soon) March – AOL crossover TBD

Pack Update

Howdy Scouts, I know some are sad the snow only lasted a short while, but it was sure fun while it lasted. Even though Whitehouse ISD is off tomorrow many den are meeting. Monday – 6:30 Lions – Side by Side Tigers – Pike Hall Webelos – Friendship Hall AOL parent meeting – Connor Hall Tuesday – 6:30 Wolves – Friendship Hall Sunday – 3:00 Bears – Friendship Hall Upcoming Events: January 30th – Flag Party February 7th – Scout Sunday February 12th – Pack Pinewood Derby Car Check-in February 13th – Pack Pinewood Derby February 27th – District Pinewood Derby March 6th-9th – Spring Break Camp (Dinosaur Valley, registration will be sent out soon) March – AOL crossover TBD