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Hi Arrow Families! We have not had a lot of volunteers sign up for our Pinewood Derby Fundraiser!!   ALL current Scouts (first year and returning) should plan to attend the Crossover Ceremony – All returning scouts have earned their Arrow of Light rank and can be awarded the engraved plaque regardless of whether you plan to bridge over into a Scout Troop or not.  First year scouts this year do need to complete one Arrow of Light Elective along with the required Advancements we have worked on as a Den.  I  believe our Whitehouse Mayor will be judging Pinewood Derby cars Friday evening according to Nicole Whittaker if you need to interview an elected official (the Mayor) for Building a Better World achievement. So – …

Hello Arrows!! Here is the link to register to bring items for the Pinewood Derby Concession Stand – please sign up so we know who is bringing what AND who is going to be volunteering at what times!! My grandkids are in basketball playoffs and I am hoping to watch them play if we get the concession stand covered. This is for February 10th, Pinewood Derby Race Day! https://forms.gle/hvqauUckzhJufgVN9 Remember we will all also be bringing desserts to serve at the Pizza Supper Fundraiser before the Monday Night Pinewood Derby Awards Pack Meeting on Monday February 12th (this is the 2nd fundraiser to help cover the cost of the Scout’s engraved  Arrow of Light plaques and defray or hopefully cover the cost of the meal. …

Hello Arrow Scouts & Families!! Hopefully your Pinewood Derby car is coming along nicely –  weigh in & car drop off is Friday, February 9th starting at 6pm. This week – ALL ARROWS need to be attending the Troop meetings for the troop you wish to bridge over to – Troop 359 Boys and Girls meet at 6:45 at WUMC – the boys are working on Orienteering (using a compass – these skills will be needed for an upcoming campout!!!)  Troop 359 campouts –  February 16 – 18 in Rusk. March 22 – 24 Shooting Sports at Drott’s Farm. RECHARTER – If you are a returning Scout, pay your Re-charter to the PACK – your re-charter will automatically be passed on to the Troop. NEW…

I was excited to see pictures of some of our Arrows on a recent Troop 5-mile hike – way to get a jump on your next Scout Rank!   Parents – This is a critical time for Arrow Scouts to acclimate themselves with their Troops so they are comfortable camping AND are able to participate in all the upcoming activities! I will be at tonight’s Troop 359 meeting to pick up any God in Action paperwork and discuss Electives with those who need to complete one. Hope to see EVERYONE there!!! TONIGHT – Troop 359 will be starting on Orienteering tonight in preparation for the February campout where Scouts will have to locate their campsites and supply packs using a map and compass (Orienteering Skills!!)  Troop…

Good Afternoon! Troop Meetings for Troop 359B and Troop 359G have been canceled for this evening. Here are updates from each Troop regarding the campouts planned for this weekend (in case any Arrows were planning to attend). Please contact Mr. Jason Beaton for more information on either of these events! (903) 530-9378 Troop 359G (Girl Troop) In place of a campout this weekend we will be having a lockin Friday night at the church and then leaving from the church Saturday morning for a day trip to the Waco mammoth national monument for part of the citizenship merit badge we are doing this month. Looking to start the lockin around 6 pm and leave for Waco around 10 am. We will send out more details…

Happy New Year ARROWS!! We start back for our last few weeks as Cub Scouts with our annual Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting coming up tomorrow, Monday, January 8th.  There’s always a few surprises and you will be able to get the rules, important dates, and most importantly your CAR!!  Looking forward to seeing everyone at 6:30 at WUMC – this will be our meeting for the week. Next week – make plans for Scouts (and Parents) to visit the Troop of your choice and be sure to ask about upcoming camping opportunities. Please bring your completed God in Action achievement for me to check off if you have not already done so!!   Don’t forget Pack 359 Build Day – when you can bring your car…

Arrow Families – Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, we will meet to pack the gift boxes for the Whitehouse Police and Fire Offices – we love our first responders!! Things to bring to “Pack the Baskets” – Homemade cookies are finally back on the favorite list after being taboo during Covid. Christmas Breads, cookies, snack mix – all make our first responders feel a little better working cold nights away from their families.  We have also included chapstick, dude wipes, lotion for chapped hands, beef jerky, nuts, candy bars, snack cakes, breakfast bars, and protein bars for a quick snack as they run out the door.  Pens are always useful.  I will have a large laundry basket or similar container and some tissue to tuck in…

For those attending the feast this evening (or dropping off scouts later), here are the details: The feast begins at 6:30. Arrive anytime after 6:00 PM. The campfire will begin at 7:30 PM. Be sure to bring a chair! Location – Tyler Nature Center on Bascom Road https://maps.app.goo.gl/qXoui37yT5dzxFNU8 See you all this evening!

Hey Arrows! We have a steady wave of rain coming in this evening. No sense in going out tonight. Please meet at 7:30am tomorrow morning and we’ll head out. Feast is scheduled for 6:30PM. Jason

Hi Arrows! Tomorrow we meet at 6:30 at WUMC to go over campsite selection, bad weather plans and preparation, and tent set up.  If you have a 1 or 2 man tent, you can bring it.  We are also going to go over how to set up the troop tents, packing for camp, cold weather preparation, etc. Everyone – this is a great camp to attend – both boys and girls – and Scoutmaster Jason said parents can come but DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND.  Please go to Troop359.com/camp/ to sign up your scout for camping, and ** very important** be sure to add HOW MANY family members will be joining the scouts for Family Feast – they want to be sure there is plenty…