Pack Communication

Howdy Pack 359, I hope this email finds you well and healthy.  By now I’m sure you know that events for the foreseeable future have been put on hold, this means Blue and Gold as well as AOL Crossover, camping, and all other events we had planned.  We will resume regular scouting activities when it is safe for all families involved but for now just focus on staying healthy.  If your scout wishes to work on electives or advancements please continue but do not feel obligated to.   We are working on a special project so please keep an eye out on the website and Facebook page.  If you need anything please do not hesitate to let us know. Yours in Scouting, Somer Bockover, Cubmaster

Howdy Pack 359, Due to the recent events and outbreak of COVID-19 the East Texas Area Council has decided to suspend all district and council events for the next 2 weeks.  This impacts district Pinewood Derby originally set to take place March 21st.  The hope is that these events will be rescheduled for a later date but that yet to be determined. In an abundance of caution and to protect our scouts and families Pack 359 will be cancelling all meetings for the next 2 weeks.  Please work on any needed advancements at home and communicate with your den leader.  We will be in contact with any further information. Yours in Scouting, Somer Bockover Cubmaster

Howdy Pack 359, Tomorrow we have den meetings for some dens. Lions-normal lion room wear a shoe that ties Tigers-Fellowship hall Wolves-not meeting Bears-Seekers class Webelos-Not meeting, work on duty to God and Stronger, Faster, Higher AOL-Pike hall  

Flag pick up has been delayed until tomorrow afternoon due to the weather.  We do not have space for all of the flags to dry out.  Please sign up if you can help out tomorrow at 6:00.  I realize this is early but we need to get it done before dark.  We really need lots of help to get it done before dark.  There will not be any den meetings tomorrow night unless specified by your den leader. etacpack359.org/flagpickup  

Howdy Pack 359, I had so much fun today watching all of the cars race!  Tomorrow we will need to pick up all of the flags from President’s Day.  We will meet at the church at 2:00 PM in Class A uniform to pick up flags.  Many hands make light work so please sign up here to help out.  Remember, blue points are earned for flag delivery and pick up.  See you there!   etacpack359.org/flagsignups

Howdy Race Fans, Checkin tonight was successful. I can’t wait to watch all the races tomorrow. We start at 9:00 am. Please arrive in your Class A uniform ready to cheer on your fellow racers. Many of our scouts have their first soccer games tomorrow. Soccer uniforms are still uniforms. Come over before or after you game to cheer (we completely understand wearing your soccer uniform).  Happy Racing! Kathy

Howdy Pack 359, Don’t forget tomorrow is Pinewood Derby check-in at Whitehouse High School from 6-8 PM.  Be sure to pre-register your car here, this will allow check-in to go much quicker.  No early birds, please. IF you cannot be at Check-in tomorrow, you MUST pre-register AND send the car with someone else who will be there. Be sure to give that person instructions as to what needs to happen if the car does not pass Tech inspection (too heavy, ground clearance, etc). RACE DAY: Saturday is race day.  Races will begin at Whitehouse High School cafeteria at 9 AM and continue until all races are complete. We will race in Den order, beginning with our Lions and ending with the Open Division. Please park…

Good Evening Pack 359, Tomorrow we have a pack meeting so meet in the sanctuary at 6:30 PM in Class A uniform (not hats please). Pinewood Derby: THIS Friday, February 21st is Pinewood Derby check-in from 6–8 PM on.  No early birds, please. ALL cars must be checked in by 8 PM to race.  You will need to park in front of the main entrance of the high school (faculty parking lot) and come in the main entrance.  Register your car here prior to check-in. Pinewood Derby race day is THIS Saturday, February 22nd from 9AM-done.  The Arrow of Light den will be selling snacks at both check-in and on race day (cards accepted). Spring Break Camp: March 7th -10th at Arkansas Bend Park in Travis County, Texas. …

Howdy Pack 359, Tonight’s den meeting room assignments are below. AOL: Off site see den leader Webelos: Pike Hall, Guest Speaker please attend with your scout if possible and wear Class A uniform. Bears: Seekers class Wolves: Fellowship hall Tigers: Start in Sanctuary end in discovery classroom Lions: Regular Lion Room

Howdy Pack 359, Tomorrow is Scout Sunday at Whitehouse United Methodist Church.  Please join us at 9:00 for worship and fellowship in class A uniform.  We will sit as a group but please sit next to your scout.  There will be a pancake breakfast following the service in the Fellowship Hall.   Flag Delivery is tomorrow as well, we need people to help with delivery, please sign up here to help out. We are usually done in about an hour if we have enough helping hands. Every Scout participating will receive 10 Blue Points which can be used for Spring Camping events. Delivery will begin around 11:30ish depending on the completion of the pancake breakfast. Yours in Scouting, Somer Bockover