Cub Scout Pack 250

July 2nd – 6PM – Pack 250 Float Decorating in parking lot of Grace Church

July 3rd – 8AM – Parade Line-Up in Slot #72 on Shoreline Drive and Parade from 9AM – 11AM

July 4th – 7:30PM – Flag Ceremony – Presentation of the Colors at Birthday Bash at the Tega Cay Glennon Center next to the Tega Cay Golf Course, Fireworks to follow

See everyone this weekend!

–

Mark Palmer

Cubmaster, Pack 250

Hello Parents,

As Cubmaster Mark mentioned at the Graduation Camp-Out, the folks at Charlotte Motor Speedway are offering some great discounts to Scouts and their parents this year. The events are listed below. The Pack encourages you attend the three events highlighted in red. You may also want to consider the 100^th Anniversary Package at the bottom of this list.

Get with your Den Leader to coordinate who is going to these events.

To purchase tickets or to have questions answered, please contact Chad Thomas at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Chad’s phone number is 704-454-6401. His email is cthomas@CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com. Do not go through the box office or you may not receive the discounts. For more information on the races visit: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

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Pack 250 Families,

250 Campout & Graduation

We are quickly approaching our Graduation Campout Apr 23rd – 25th. It is at Camp Bud Schiele on the Piedmont Scout Reservation in Rutherfordton, NC.  There are several options for attending the Graduation Campout:

1) Arrive at 4pm on Friday and camp Friday night and Saturday night, leaving on Sunday morning

2) Arrive on Saturday morning, setup tent and have lunch, participate in the Cubmazing Race and graduation Sat evening and camp overnight leaving on Sunday morning,

3) Arrive on Saturday, have lunch, participate in the afternoon race and evening graduation, and drive home Sat night.  Options 3 might make for a long day and long drive in the dark, but a few people have done this in the past.
Please specify which option you are planning on in the eVite for Graduation Campout (eVite email is coming shortly)

The drive time is about 1 ½ hrs.   Here’s more information about Cam Bud Sheile
We need a head count for Saturday lunch of all Adults, Scouts and Siblings by next Sunday, April 11th.  Look for a separate e-Vite to be sent out for Graduation Campout and please reply to the e-vite so that we have enough food.

We’re are also getting close so the due date for all Webelos Camp Registration Forms and Fees (April 22nd)! Please send all info to Kaye Boone or your Den Leader.

Here are the planned activities for the Cubmazing Race on Sat afternoon with Dens who will be leading:Fishing – Someone to show the boys how to fish (bait a hook, etc). (Den 6)Compass Challenge (Den 5)Hike / Scavenger Hunt (Den 4)Sports Challenge (Ball Toss, Dizzy Bats, Horseshoes, Tug-o-war)  (Den 8)Food Challenge – (Blindfolded guess the food, Food Trivia, Food Pyramid) (Den 10)

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Hello Pack 250 families:

Here is the cub scout calendar for April!  The big event this month is Graduation Campout.  A separate email was sent with the details (directions, times, events, etc) for graduation campout and an e-vite will be sent shortly.  Please reply to the e-vite so that we have an accurate headcount for campsites and food.  The Scout Expo is touring the country and we’re lucky enough to have Charlotte as one of the expo locations.  The purpose of the expo is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of scouting and demonstrate scouting activities to the public.  Also, we’ll be receiving our Rocket Kits in April in preparation for the Rocket Launch on May 18th.   The District Pinewood Derby is on April 17th, anyone may attend.  There will be food, games, prizes, and the best of the best will be racing – let’s go support the winners from Pack 250 – Jonathan Patyk, Jason Cauble, and Alex Boone in the big district race.   Thanks to everyone who participated in the adopt a park program at Pitcairn Park.  We will continue with monthly cleanup activities at the park, a schedule for each den will follow and participation will count toward the World Conservation awards.  Please plan accordingly for these April events, I look forward to seeing everyone! Read the rest of this entry »

Here are the rules for the Pinewood Derby coming up on Jan 23rd.

Thanks,

Mark Palmer

Cubmaster, Pack 250

Pack 250 Pinewood Derby Rules – 2010

1. The car must be built from the Official Pinewood Derby Kit. Wheels and axles other than those provided in the kit are prohibited.
2. The car must have been built this scouting year.  No “used” cars allowed.
3. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
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