Den News
Wolfs,
Bears and Webelos Scouts, Leader and Parents:
Welcome back for another year of learning, growing and
fun! This year, there are a few new Cub
Scouts among you. Please welcome the
following new Cub Scouts:
Brendan
Luise – Wolf Scout
Akhilesh Mukadam – Wolf Scout
Jarred
Dixon – Bear Scout
Matthew
McNamer – Bear Scout
Tiger
Scouts:
To the new Tiger Scouts and Parents,
welcome to Pack 285! We are excited that
you have joined our Pack and look forward to getting to know the new Scouts! Please welcome the following Tiger Scouts and
Leaders:
Grayson
Rule
Andrew
Fearing-Cavagnaro
Chris
Shea
John
Huber
David
Popp
PJ Hinch
Logan Patterson
Pam
Gentel (Den Leader)
Paul
Hinch (Assistant Den Leader)
Webelos
I:
Welcome back
Webelos!! I am looking forward to a fun and exciting
year of scouting. This year, we have A LOT to accomplish as we work
our way toward the Arrow of Light! Our den meetings will be on the
first and third THURSDAYs of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, starting in October. If you
have not already done so, you will need to purchase your Webelos hat and
neckerchief. Also, this year, your scout can wear the tan shirt (but
can remain in the blue shirt). Patches
can be removed from the blue and transferred onto the tan. I will be
handing out additional information, or emailing it shortly.
Pack News
We
have resurrected the Pack’s website this year.
Although it is work in progress, it contains some valuable information
and will be the primary source of information.
The website is located at www.geocities.com/cubscoutpack285.
The website will NOT contain personal information, only information pertaining
to Pack and Den schedules, important activities, important dates to remember,
various Scouting web links and the monthly Newsletters. The Pack is looking for someone to author/maintain
the website, so if you are interested is supporting the Pack with a few hours a
MONTH of your time, please see Karl (Cubmaster)
tonight or at your earliest convenience.
He can be reached at 301-668-2235.
The
Joe Corbi’s pizza fundraiser drive starts tonight
(see the flier and/or visit the website).
The drive is from 9/26 until 10/13 when the money is due with a delivery
date set for the October Pack Meeting on the 24th. Awards for the top three sellers! ALL proceeds go to the Pack which is used to
help keep the Pack thriving. The
proceeds are used to purchase the belt loops, patches, books, entertainment and
much more. Without fundraising, the Pack can’t survive!. So help
support your Scout by supporting the Pack!
See Tina Foertschbeck (301-694-0201)
if you require additional information.
NAVY SCOUT DAY
The
Naval Academy Athletic Association would like to extend an invitation to your
troops/packs/dens to join us for "Scout Day 2006" at Navy-Marine
Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD. "Scout Day" is an annual event that
traditionally takes place at the Naval Academy's last home football game of the season. This year's
event will be held on Saturday, November 18th, at the Navy vs. Temple home football game.
Football Tickets
Tickets for this event are on sale NOW!!
Scouts (including siblings) - $10 per ticket
Adults (including troop leaders)/Family Members - $15 per ticket
Naval Academy Tours
Naval Academy tours the morning of the game (no charge; LIMITED
availability). Please note that your troop will automatically be added to the
list for a Naval Academy tour when your football tickets have been ordered.
This is an event you won't want to miss! If
you have any questions or would like more information on this event, Beth
Werner at 301-698-898
The summer was full of
activities including Family camping, Fishing Derby, Rain Gutter Regatta,
Bowling and finally the annual District Day Camp.
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Family camping
took place at Greenbrier State
Park on
June 2. The camping trip started off
very wet but the weather turned nice on Saturday and Sunday. The following Scouts with family participated
in the Family Camping trip:
Nicholas
Foertschbeck Nicholas Fox
Brady
Peterson Michah Anderson
Matthew
Hendy James Hendy
Tyler Kishimoto Jack Fitzgerald
Clayton
Williams Jaeden Tucker
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During the same
weekend of the Family Camping trip, the annual Pack 285 Fishing Derby took
place. The following Scouts participated
in the Derby:
Nicholas
Foertschbeck Nicholas Fox
Brady
Peterson Michah Anderson
Matthew
Hendy James Hendy
Jack
Fitzgerald Clayton
Williams
Jaeden
Tucker Spencer Becker
Dominic
Gause Sean
Sexton
David
Werner Zachary Heflin
The
day was pretty exciting with a total of 17 fish caught for the day!
1st Place went to Dominic Gause. Prize was a new fishing pole. Not only did he catch the first fish of the
day, but it ended up being the biggest fish, which was a 14” Bass.
2nd Place went to Micah Anderson. Prize was a fishing tackle box. Micah caught the second biggest fish which
was a 8 ¾ inch sun fish.
3rd Place went to James Hendy and David Werner. Prizes were Pack 285 tee shirts.
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The annual
District Day Camp took place on June 19 – 23 and June 26 – 30. The day camp theme for 2006, Wings of Wonder,
includes just about anything that flies!
Activities ranged from traditional Scouting games and achievement
opportunities to archery and BB instruction, crafts, nature study, soccer,
fishing, swimming, handicrafts, leatherwork, and camp skills. This year we had a good turn out with the
following Scouts attending one of the two Day camps:
William
Sinton Thomas Suray
Nicholas
Hollen Brady Peterson
Jaedon
Tucker Nathaniel Neuland
Clayton
Williams Nicholas Fox
Spencer
Becker Sean Noah
Tyler
Kishimoto
·
Also attending 4H
camp focusing on various skills were James Imboden
and David Werner
·
The annual Pack
285 Rain Gutter Regatta took place at the Ballenger Creek Park Upper
Pavilion. The following Scouts attended
the Regatta:
Thomas
Suray Matthew
Hendy
James
Hendy David Werner
Sean
Sexton
1st Place went to Matthew Hendy
2nd Place went to David Werner
3rd Place went to Sean Sexton
Upcoming
Pack Activities:
·
Scouting for
Food: November 4th and 11th.
·
Kiwanis Gift
Wrap: November 24th until
December 24th
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Navy Game and Academy Tour: November 18th
