posted Dec 23, 2011 5:40 AM by Susan Grigsby
This year's Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, February 4th at the First United Methodist Church of Port St John. The rules are attached and have been sent out by email. Please make sure your scout build his car according to the rules. Please take note of the following times for Saturday's races:
8:45 am - Practice runs on the track
9:30 am - Weigh in - at this time cars will be turned over to the race committee for judging. No more adjustments are allowed, not even adding graphite.
9:45 am - Judging begins
10:00 am - Pledge of Allegiance and Reading of Rules of Behavior
10:15 am - Racing begins
Pizza and drinks will be served after the races. Trophies wiill be handed out in the following categories: Overall First Place, Fastest Looking, Scout's Choice, Best Craftsmanship, Cubmaster's Choice, Tigers Best Effort, Wolves Best Effort, Bears Best Effort, and Webelos Best Effort. |
posted Dec 19, 2011 1:55 PM by Susan Grigsby
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Saturday, January 28th is Pack 497's Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the First Baptist Church of Port St John. This fundraiser helps pay our camping fees for Fort Wilderness. Scouts should have their pre-sale tickets by now and should be out selling them to neighbors, friends and family! If you run out of tickets we have plenty more. Call James Maxwell at 632-6257 to get more tickets. Each den is responsible to bring items for the dinner. James Maxwell will be sending out a schedule of when everyone works. There will be two shifts; 3 to 6 and 6 to 9. Please get with your den leaders to work out the details of what you are responsible for and how you are getting it.
Tigers are bringing pasta and desserts.
Wolves are bringing salad and salad dressing.
Bears are bringing desserts.
Blue Phoenix are bringing desserts.
Ninjas are bringing plates, bowls, cups, napkins and utensils.
Spider Pigs are bringing 6 gallons of Sweet Tea and 3 gallons of Unsweet Tea. |
posted Dec 3, 2011 2:44 PM by Susan Grigsby
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Saturday, December 10th at 6:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Post St John. Join us in celebrating Christmas this year by getting together for a feast of Fried Chicken, an assortment of side dishes, desserts, rolls and drinks. The Tiger Den is supposed to bring covered dishes and desserts. The Wolf Den is supposed to bring salad and dressings. The Bear Den is supposed to bring covered dishes. Blue Phoenix are to bring desserts. Ninjas are to bring green beans, corn and macaroni and cheese. Spider Pigs are to bring rolls and butter. Remember, we will be feeding over 100 people so make sure you bring a large portion of whatever you make. Scouts and Leaders should be in their Class A uniforms. Any questions please call Committee Chairman James Maxwell at 632-6257. |
posted Oct 25, 2011 6:17 PM by Susan Grigsby
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Scouting for Food is one of the largest service projects performed by the Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts each year. This is the largest single day food drive of the year for this area and it is the primary source of food for many of the local food banks for the months of November through March. Let's get as many of Pack 497's scouts and parents out as possible to meet Saturday, November 5th at the First United Methodist Church of Port St John at 8:30 am to distribute food bags. Wear comfortable shoes and scouts should be in their Class A uniforms. Bring plenty of water or other drinks to stay hydrated.
See everyone there! |
posted Oct 25, 2011 6:02 PM by Susan Grigsby
Pack 497's annual Raingutter Regatta is Saturday, October 29th at the First United Methodist Church of Port St John. Practice starts at 8:00 am, boat check-in ist at 8:30 am and judging starts at 9:00 am. Don't be late! After the races we will be having hotdgos and chips for lunch. Each den has been assigned lunch items to bring - Tigers are to bring Chips, Wolves are to bring Paper Products, Bears are to bring Condiments, and Webelos are to bring Hot Dog Buns.
Also, after lunch we will be putting together our Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes so remember to bring in your items to fill the shoeboxes that Cubmaster Mike picked up. |
posted Sep 9, 2011 6:54 PM by Susan Grigsby
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It's time for the yearly Ice Cream Social and you know what that means! Who comes to visit every year at the Ice Cream Social? Come on out and see! We have an all new special presentation planned for this year. And as always lots of ice cream! This year we will be meeting at the First Baptist Church of Post St John at 7:00 pm. |
posted Sep 9, 2011 6:52 PM by Susan Grigsby
Come on out and join us for our first camp out of the year on September 16th through the 18th at Manatee Hammock in Titusville. Dig out all that camping gear, get your chairs and coolers out and don't forget the sunscreen and bug spray! There will be fishing out on the dock, swimming in the pool, bicycle riding, nature trail hiking, man hunt after dark and just hanging around with old friends and making new ones. Each family will be providing their own food and drinks for this camp out. Always remember lots and lots of WATER! Scouts are paid for by the pack, all others are $5 per night, per person. |
posted Aug 24, 2011 2:50 PM by Susan Grigsby
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Due to Hurricane Irene and the possibility of bad weather the August Pack Meeting is being cancelled. |
posted Aug 13, 2011 4:42 PM by Susan Grigsby
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Scouts should have gotten their Popcorn Order Forms in the mail this week. It's that time of year again. Time to start going door to door in your neighborhood to sell popcorn. Remember to always have a parent with you. James Maxwell is setting up some Show and Sell's at Winn Dixie in Port St. John and Beef O'Brady's on 524. More details to come on the dates and times. Parents, take a form to work and ask your coworkers to support your scouts! Remember, if your scout sells $500 or more you do not have to pay the $100 in dues! |
posted Jul 30, 2011 8:03 AM by Susan Grigsby
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Saturday, August 13th at 10:30 - Scouts can earn a bowling belt loop and pin in an afternoon while bowling and getting a tour of the bowling alley. You and your scout will get a behind the scenes tour to find out where those bowling balls and pins go when they disappear... |
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