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

The scouts were able to see how today’s modern radio stations operate from the equipment to the staff. In some cases the programming is done live or done via feed from another source like network news.

The scouts were introduced to afternoon reporter/anchor Bobby Rosinski as he reviewed a video feed of the Rock Hill City council meeting for news. Understanding how the media like a radio station receives and reports the news was part of the scouts objective to help earn what is called the communicator Webelos pin.

At the end of the tour, each scout had chance to record a tag line for the country station saying….. “Interstate 107, Today’s Best Country!”.

The Lighting Den wants to thank owners Alan Miller and Manning Kimmel, staff, and of course Mario for allowing us the opportunity to visit your award winning radio station.

Please see some of the scouts comments below about their radio station visit.

It was really cool to see the inside of a radio station and see how they make announcements.
We had a lot of fun.  Thank you for showing us around. -  Jonathan Patyk.

When we went to the radio station, Ii thought it was very cool. while we where in the room that had all of the that equipment, it was kind of confusing. the best part of the tour was when we got to record us saying ” today’s best county ”! it was very cool and I’m very glad I got to go. – Wolfgang Redman.

I learned a lot about Am/Fm radio.  I also saw that it takes a lot of equipment to put together a station, I thought that was really cool.  Mario was very nice. – Colin Szatkowski.

I thought the trip to the radio station was awesome!!! Even though some of the equipment was confusing.  we learned so much about the radio stations. Mario even let us record something using the microphone! Going there inspired me to try to be a DJ for a radio station, thank you Interstate 107! – Camden Miller.

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

NASCAR EVENTS

All Star Race (May 22)

-          ½ off any seat with paying adult

-          $10 child ticket in family areas

Windstream Pole Night (May 27)

-          $1 for uniformed Scout

-          Adults $12

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Tech-Net Auto Service 300 (May 29)

-          $1 for uniformed Scout

-          Adults as low as $17

Coca Cola 600 (May 30)

-          ½ off any seat with paying adult

-          $10 child ticket in family areas

Bojangles Pole Night (October 14)

-          $1 for uniformed Scout

-          Adults $12

Dollar General 300 (October 15)

-          $1 for uniformed Scout

-          Adults as low as $17

NASCAR Banking 500 (Oct. 16)

-          ½ off any seat with paying adult

-          $10 child ticket in family areas

NHRA EVENTS

Carolinas Nationals (September 16 – 19)

-    $1 for uniformed Scout

-    Adults $10 – $55 depending on day

MONSTER TRUCK EVENT (August 14)

-          Adults Ticket Only – $18

-          Scouts Ticket Only – $9

-          Adults w/ Sleepover – $22 (Includes Breakfast)

-          Scouts w/ Sleepover – $15 (Includes Breakfast)

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100^th ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE

Includes:

-          Both Nationwide Races

-          Ticket to Monster Truck Event (August 14)

-          Sleepover at Charlotte Motor Speedway after Monster Truck Event

-          Breakfast Morning after Monster Truck Event

-          Commemorative 100^th Anniversary Hat

-          Commemorative 100^th Anniversary Patch

-          Pre-Race Recognition with Eagle Scouts (TBD)(Limited to first 1000 scouts)

-          Must act quickly, the first 1000 scouts to purchase the anniversary package will march on the infield prior to the Tech Net 300 and help honor some of your fellow Eagle Scouts.

Scouts – $26

Adults – $33 (does NOT include Nationwide Tickets)

Paul Certo

York District Summer Cub Scout Day Camp is scheduled for June 21 – 25.  Cost is $75.00 per Scout and is open to rising 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th graders.

The camp location will be Anne Springs Greenway on June 21-24 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and the Baxter YMCA on June 25^th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration forms have been mailed by the district, but I’ve also attached the forms to this email.  Please note that both registration forms must be completed to cover the Anne Springs Greenway and Baxter YMCA locations.

The Pack will turn in registration forms and fees as a group.  Please have the forms and fees to John Scales or your Den Leader by May 18^th.

Adult volunteer help is required to put on a successful camp for the Scouts.  For every 5 Scouts that our Pack sends to camp the Pack must provide 1 adult volunteer.  Volunteers can be for the program staff or assigned to a group of Scouts (Den) that guides them throughout the day.  For volunteers with young children a tot-lot for children 3 and up (and potty trained) will be provided, at no cost, that allows the kids to also participate in their own activities.

• A registration is required for all personnel that will be at camp
• Youth protection training is required for all personnel working at camp and must have been completed since January 1^st, 2010.  An online course is available.
• Additional training for camp volunteers will also be provided
• Adult volunteers and staff do not pay for registration
• Adult volunteers that volunteer for the full week will have their Scout attend camp for free.   (1 free Scout per family)

Volunteers from each pack will be assigned as Den leaders and assistants unless you commit early and request a staff position.  All staff applicants should be available to work all week if possible; some exceptions may apply depending on situation.

Staff positions include:

• Crafts
• Nature
• Sports
• Archery
• BB’s
• Fishing
• Tot-Lot

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

John Scales

Pack 250 Day Camp Coordinator

Pack 250 Committee Chair

803-396-8755

John.n.scales@baml.com

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)

Here’s what we need:
Skits from each den to do at the graduation campfireExtra firewood for Sat night campfire
Leader for short Sunday Chapel Service

Thanks to those who have already volunteeredKen Ramaley will be coordinating Saturdays Lunch.  Please indicate in the eVite if scouts or parents would like Ribs (at an extra charge) instead of hot dogs / hamburgers.Directions:      >From I-85 Take Exit 10 – US 74
Take Hwy. 74 West go approx. 20 miles pass Shelby towards Forest City.
Take Exit 181 Forest City/Spindale Exit
Exit will veer right –stay straight on 4-lane rd.
Road will turn into two lane rd (Rock Rd.). at the intersection with Bi-Lo, McDonalds, KFC, and Eckerd.
Go through the town of Ruth and continue to go straight
You will cross over Hwy 64 and Pass Tanner outlet on right. Go to the end of Rock Rd.
Make a Left onto Hudlow Rd
Proceed on Hudlow Road approx. ½ a mile to Boy Scout Road – take a right at the first entrance on the right.
Follow the “250” signs to the designated parking lot.
Directions also online here:

THE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 23rd  (optional):
4pm     Camp opens for Pack 250
Unload and set-up Camp (Stay out of the lake)
Explore camp (DO NOT TOUCH ANY FENCES)
Prepare your evening meal, eat, and clean-up
10pm   Lights Out, Everyone to bed, NO EXCEPTIONS

Saturday, April 24th :
8am     Rise and Shine
Get dressed (Pack T-shirt is PERFECT!), wash-up
Prepare your breakfast, eat, and clean-up
11am   Lunch Preparation begins (Pack will
provide food and drink)
Noon   Pack-wide Lunch at the Pavilion
2pm     Cubmazing Race – Activity Stations begin
5pm     Prepare your dinner, eat, and clean-up
7:00pm            Pack Meeting (in uniform)·         Surprise announcement of new event
·         Each Den will present a skit (I should hear it first)
·         Badges will be presented
·         Bring a flashlight and something to sit on

Sunday, April 25th :
8am      Rise and Shine
Get dressed, wash-up
Prepare your breakfast, eat, and clean-up, and Pack Up Tent

10am   Short Church Service
11am   Depart for Home

Don’t forget to reply to your Evite invitation!
–
Mark Palmer
Cubmaster, Pack 250

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!
April Events:

17th – District Pinewood Derby, 8:30AM – Noon
o   Location: Carolina Hyundai is 805 Gold Hill Road adjacent to I-77
o   1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Speed and 1st in Design may participate, anyone may attend

22nd – Due date for Webelo Camp Registrations Due to Kaye Boone or your den leaader

23rd (Friday) – Graduation Campout Day 1 – Camp Bud Schiele
24th (Saturday) – Graduation Campout Day 2
o   Each Den will do a skit
o   Respond to separate E-vite for attendance and food count

25th (Sunday)– Graduation Campout Day 3

Mark Palmer
Cubmaster, Pack 250

Session I – June 6-9
Session II – June 9-12

Deadlines:
Apr 16 – Count of all scouts planning to attend camp and the session they will attend
Apr 23 – registration form (page 8 of the attached packet) and fees ($70/scout, $30/adult)
Jun 1 – Medical forms

Please let me know if you have any questions!
Webelos Camp forms 2010 Webelos Leader Guide this packet includes registration forms and medical form.
Kaye

York District Summer Cub Scout Day Camp is scheduled for June 21 – 25.  Cost is $75.00 per Scout and is open to rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.

The camp location will be Anne Springs Greenway on June 21-24 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and the Baxter YMCA on June 25th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration forms have been mailed by the district, but I’ve also attached the forms to this email.  Please note that both registration forms must be completed to cover the Anne Springs Greenway and Baxter YMCA locations.

The Pack will turn in registration forms and fees as a group.  Please have the forms and fees to John Scales or your Den Leader by May 18th.

Adult volunteer help is required to put on a successful camp for the Scouts.  For every 5 Scouts that our Pack sends to camp the Pack must provide 1 adult volunteer.  Volunteers can be for the program staff or assigned to a group of Scouts (Den) that guides them throughout the day.  For volunteers with young children a tot-lot for children 3 and up (and potty trained) will be provided, at no cost, that allows the kids to also participate in their own activities.

·         A registration is required for all personnel that will be at camp
·         Youth protection training is required for all personnel working at camp and must have been completed since January 1st, 2010.  An online course is available.
·         Additional training for camp volunteers will also be provided
·         Adult volunteers and staff do not pay for registration
·         Adult volunteers that volunteer for the full week will have their Scout attend camp for free.   (1 free Scout per family)

Volunteers from each pack will be assigned as Den leaders and assistants unless you commit early and request a staff position.  All staff applicants should be available to work all week if possible; some exceptions may apply depending on situation.

Staff positions include:

·         Crafts
·         Nature
·         Sports
·         Archery
·         BB’s
·         Fishing
·         Tot-Lot

Forms => Cub Scout Day Camp Form1 and Cub Scout Day Camp Form2

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

John Scales
Pack 250 Day Camp Coordinator
Pack 250 Committee Chair
803-396-8755
John.n.scales@baml.com

This is a big deal for the city and for our Pack, please plan to attend. Channel 2 News, the Tega Cay Police, Representative Ralph Norman, Mayor George Sheppard, the Fort Mill Times, and many more people will be there for the ceremony.

The schedule is as follows:

• 8:45 – 9:00AM: Meet at the Park
• 9:00 – 9:15AM: A few words from the Mayor, the Tega Cay Police, and Representative Ralph Norman and pictures/interviews with Fort Mill Times and CN2
• 9:15AM – 11:00AM – Work at the Park – each Den will have an assignment that includes raking, spreading mulch, litter patrol, planting, and birdhouse installation
• 11:00AM – Free Lunch including hot dogs and lemonade, and Depart

Please plan to bring work gloves, rakes, and shovels and we’ll see you at the park on Saturday morning!

http://www.tegacayrec.com/Pitcairn_Park.html

–

Mark Palmer

Cubmaster, Pack 250

We would like to thank our Guest Judge, Tega Cay Major George Sheppard, for coming to our race event, judging, and helping to hand out awards at the end of the race.

Below is a chart with all of the winners including Pack race, Best Paint, Design, Cub’s Choice, and each Den’s race results.