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Even if you did not build a car this year, you are welcome to come out, take a look at all the cars and watch the races!  Lions will begin at 9am, followed by Tigers, Wolves, Bears….etc. The AOL (Arrows) are selling snacks to help fund their cross over ceremony into Boy Scouts so come with cash! AND just a note: Races 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). 

OMG tomorrow is check-in!! My car still doesn’t have tires. Anyone else in the same boat? No worries you can finish. If you can’t make check-in because of conflict tomorrow night let me know and we can do a meet up or you can drop your car at my house. My cell 903.235.4402 Yours in Scouting, Kathy

TIGERS are leading the Flag Ceremony – please try to be in the WUMC Sanctuary EARLY Monday – The meeting begins at 6:30 PM.  To participate, Tigers must be in their in Class A uniform (not hats please). Pinewood Derby: THIS Friday, February 21st is Pinewood Derby check-in from 6–8 PM on in the Whitehouse High School Cafeteria .  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…

Howdy, We have a few scouts needing to do an outdoor activity. We will meet at Faulkner park on Sunday, March 1 at 2:00. We will hike, fish and picnic. Even if you already finished this requirement you are welcome to come out and enjoy time with the den. I will send out more details closer to the date. Yours in scouting, Kathy

Thanks everyone who made it to Scout Sunday. Tonight is make-up night. If you are missing a requirement please show up with your book and we will work through as much as we can. Amelia, Andrew, Noah and Makenzie please show up to work on an original skit that you will preform at our pack meeting. Reminder those who started Paws and Skill keep working out this week! The goal is to improve each day. Report back your improvement in a week. Important dates and registration. https://etacpack359.org/critical-information-upcoming-events/ If you are all caught up you can come and support those who are needing to finish a few things. Kathy

Scout Sunday: This Sunday, we will join all of the scouting groups at Whitehouse United Methodist as we worship and fellowship together.  If possible, please be at the church at 9:00 in uniform on Sunday.  We will be participating in some capacity with the Boy Scout Troop.  Please sit as a family but within the group overall.  Following the service (begins at 9:30), there will be a pancake breakfast cooked and served by the Troop.   I know some of you have responsibilities with your  home churches, but if you are able to bring your scout there will be a “really cool patch” for participation.   Flag Delivery: Following breakfast (around 11:30ish), we will be delivering flags to our Flag Customers for President’s Day.  If you cannot make…

Howdy Wolves, Tomorrow night please let me know any requirement you have finished at home. I went over with many of you what your scout is missing. We will be starting the Paws of Skill elective. Be ready for some outdoor fun. We will meet at the Gaga pit. Wear class B with tennis shoes. A few of you asked about how to polish your tires and axles at home. Bob is coming to show you. Bring you axles and tires and he will walk you through the process. We won’t have time to do everyones but one lucky person will get at least something started. Yours in Scouting, Kathy

Howdy Wolves, It was great seeing so many of you at Saturday’s build day. Tomorrow we will work on cyber chip! Yours in Scouting, Kathy

If you want help cutting out your car, getting the wheels set level, or just want a few hints, come to BUILD DAY!!  If you missed the Pack Meeting, cars were handed out to all the boys, but they have a list of those who could not make it and can get you a car today – so come on out!!  Pack 359 Build Day is the best way to get from a block of wood to a car that can be sanded, painted and ready to race!!! Come to Whitehouse United Methodist between 9-2 to work on your race car – this is come-and-go, to work around basketball, sports, soccer, and all the other things our scouts are involved in.  The equipment and helpers…

Howdy Wolves, Monday is our turn to do the flag ceremony at the pack meeting. Please arrive 15 minutes early to walk through everything. You will be getting your pinewood derby kits!! Yours in Scouting, Kathy