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USS Yorktown 2018 Details

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Dear Friends,

I know you are all excited about the upcoming USS Yorktown visit.  I finally have the details for you.
First we will all need to meet in the parking lot at 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant  SC  29464 at 7:30 pm.  Please allow 5 hours to travel.  We understand this cuts everyone’s day short, but it is necessary.  You will need to eat dinner on the way. This trip is a little different than most of our events.  We MUST enter as a group.  They will not allow us on the ship until everyone is present.  I don’t think anyone wants  to be the cause of everyone standing around waiting for a long time.  We will have orientation and a fire drill Friday night.  If you have any issues getting there, please contact your Leader or Chris Hull (the Leader in Charge) at 336-287-7298.
Also if there are any changes in the person or persons attending, for instance, mom is going instead of dad who signed up, please let me know.  Yorktown must have our breakdown of women, men, boys, girls.
🛄The pier to the ship is 600 ft long.  With this in mind, every person must carry or roll your luggage down the pier.  I also understand space is limited for storage of your luggage, so please pack fairly light.  Please see the list of suggested items attached below.
👕Friday night, everyone should wear their Class B Uniform (Pack t-shirts, if you don’t have a pack shirt, please wear a Cub Scout shirt.  If no Cub Scout shirt, then any t-shirt will do.)  Saturday, the Scouts and Leaders will wear their Class A Uniform.  (formal uniform)  Please wear appropriate clothing of your choosing Sunday.
⏰Saturday morning, we will be taking a boat for the Charleston Harbor Tour.  We will be departing at 8:15am for this tour.  Please ensure that you are present for this experience.
🚀In the afternoon, the children will become Astronauts and explore space like never before with a Virtual Reality Space Mission!  Your Den Leaders will tell you what time to meet for your course.
🍔The Yorktown kitchen staff will provide for Saturday; Breakfast, a sack lunch, and dinner.  They will also provide breakfast Sunday morning.  Breakfast and dinner are served “Navy” fashion in the Chief Petty Officers’ Mess on the ship.  The menu can be found at: http://www.patriotspoint.org/assets/pdf/camper_menu.pdf
A list of ingredients can be found at:
Please do not bring carry-on food or drinks during your stay.  Exception is given to those with food allergies.  (The kitchen staff does have a list of the food allergies and is working to ensure the individuals with allergies are fed appropriately.)  If you need a snack there is a snack bar located landside and one in the hangar bay on the ship.  There are also vending machines located on and off the ship.  🍭
Some things that you will need are:
toiletries
pillow
sleeping bag or bed roll
medicines
ear plugs (metal ship reverberates snores)
Eye Covers (for safety they do not shut all lights out.)
Small extension cord
Extra cash for snack machines
coat or warm jacket for Harbors Tour (It’s very cold on the boat Sat. morning.)
Class A Uniform
Closed Toe Shoes only
Shower flip flops
towel/washcloth
Maybe a small fan (men reported it was hot in berthing area)
Please review the attached rules as safety is a first priority for Yorktown and your leaders.  You are expected to know the rules when you board.
If you have any further questions.  Or think of something I missed, please fell free to reach out to me.  I know this is a lot of information.
Hope
615-516-8922
 YORKTOWN Camping Expectations and Need to Know Info

Greensboro Science Center and SkyWild Details

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Dear Friends,

We are all set to go to SkyWild and The Greensboro Science Center this weekend!  Well, almost, those who will be participating in the SkyWild Ropes Course please use this link to fill out a waiver.  Every person, adult and child MUST have one to participate!
The address is 4301 Lawndale Dr. Greensboro NC 27455.  The hours for the Science Center and Museum are 9am-5pm.
For those that chose the 10:30 time slot, please arrive at 9:45 and meet in front of the admissions window.  Ty Brown will be the Leader for this trip.  Please find Ty his number is 336-407-8145, if you should need to locate him.  He will direct everyone once ready.  If you are going to the Science Center Only, Ty will get those tickets when he lets them know we are ready.
For the 2:30 time slot, Please meet in front of the Science Center ticket window as well, at 1:45.  We will go back to the ropes course together as a group.  You may look for Ty and/or Hope.
The rules are as follows:
  • Minimum age: 8. For children ages 8 – 10, routes may be limited at facilitator’s discretion. Children ages 8 & 9 must be accompanied by a participant age 16 or older while on the course on a 2 to 1 ratio.
  • Maximum weight: 250 lbs.
  • People with medical issues that could be aggravated by events (including pregnancy) may want to consult a physician before participating.
  • Closed-toe, sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for full body harness.
  • NO gum, candy, or food.
  • NO dangling jewelry.
  • Long hair must be pulled back and secured.
  • Absolutely nothing remaining in pockets while on SKYWILD.
  • A parent or legal guardian must sign waivers for minor participants.
What Should I Wear?

Dress for the outdoors! Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. We strongly recommend that you do not wear any jewelry. Long hair must be tied back. Participants will be provided helmets, harnesses and any required safety gear. No headphones or electronic devices permitted on the course. Our staff will determine if your clothes are adequate, and if they feel your clothing may cause unsafe conditions, you may be refused entry onto  Participants are welcome to bring a water bottle. If you choose to do so, water fountains are available for refills. The less you bring to SKYWILD, the better. Each participant is provided the use of a small locker at no charge. This locker is only large enough to hold a cellphone, wallet, and keys. Please leave any large items at home or in your locked car. irt .

SKYWILD does not provide changing rooms so please come dressed to participate. Small lockers will be provided for items you may need to store during your SKYWILD adventure.

What Should I Bring?

Participants are welcome to bring a water bottle. If you choose to do so, water fountains are available for refills. The less you bring to SKYWILD, the better. Each participant is provided the use of a small locker at no charge. This locker is only large enough to hold a cellphone, wallet, and keys. Please leave any large items at home or in your locked car.  

If you think of any questions I did not answer, please let me know.

Thanks,

Hope

615-516-8922

Pack 934 Updates 10/23/18

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Good Afternoon Friends,

Happy Tuesday!  Tonight is our October Pack Meeting upstairs in the Asplaugh Worship Center.  Please use the Double glass door entrance in between the Sanctuary and the Offices.  Don’t forget to bring your scouts popcorn forms to be counted!
We have several sign-ups this week:
  🙏 God & Me:  This is a 4 week course for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears that will meet every Tuesday in November from 6 – 7 pm.  If there are any Webelos that have not taken this course and need it for their Religious Requirement, they will be given precedence.  The course has space for 20 scouts, so please don’t wait to sign-up.  This course also earns the Religious Knot.  This is the only patch that can transfer to the Boy Scout uniform.
⛺     Webelos Camping Trip:  For all Webelos.  It is the first camping trip recommended for a parent to NOT go with your scout.  This trip is full of requirements such as planning, cooking, purchasing supplies, ect…They will leave Friday, November 30th and return Sunday, December 2nd.  They will be camping at the Kyle Johnson Center at Camp Raven Knob.  Please sign up at the table with Hope.   If you are a parent that absolutely wants to go on this trip, you will be helping as a Leader.
   󾓦  Veteran’s Day Parade:  We do not have specifics yet, but normally this parade is downtown Winston Salem on Saturday.  (Should be November 10th)  We normally meet at 8 am to line up.  The details will be given soon.  Please come sign up if you are interested in being in the parade.
    🤗 Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Party:  Our trampoline party is scheduled for 6pm Tuesday, December 4th.  We have reserved the first hour as jump with 7 – 7:15 starting our celebration with cake.  Pinewood Derby kits are given out at the end, so you may begin work on your cars over the holidays if you like.  This is normally a free event, for meeting our popcorn goals, so please set those goals and go get them!  Our pack goal is $35K.
🐧Pack Trip to Greensboro Science Museum and/or Sky Wild Ropes Course 
 When:  Saturday, October 27th, 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM  Deadline Oct 23
                  Science Museum ONLY tickets $11.50 per persons 2 years and up.
                  Sky Wild Ropes Course AND Science Museum $35 per person. Must be 8 years of age and under 251 lbs to participate in ropes course.  Must have 1 adult for  2 children minimum.
 Parent/Cub Saturday ONLY Camporee Make-up:
If you are not going to the USS Yorktown and would like to spend Saturday, November 3rd at Camp Raven Knob with a few of us, please let me know immediately.  We will need to bring our own food and will NOT be staying overnight, but a few of us will be there for the days events!  The cost is $15 per scout and $10 per adult.
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We always have Pack t-shirts for sale for $10.  These are x-temp shirts and are very comfortable.  If you would like one, please just let me know what size so I can get it out for you.  We do still have some clearance shirts as well (while supplies last) Cotton is $3.00.  Dri-fit is $5.00.
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Please know that we would like for every scout to be afforded the opportunity to participate in the activities of the pack, if you have financial hardships, please speak with Mack Moore, Chris Hull or myself.  It will be kept strictly confidential.  If you can not find an opportunity to catch us alone during meetings, please feel free to call.  My number is always included on the emails.
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Reminders :
10/23/18  Pack Meeting 7 PM (Asplaugh Worship Center)
10/23/18  Popcorn Sales
10/30/18  No Scouts, popcorn turn in at Welcome Center (WS/FCS Closed to students)
11/02-04  USS Yorktown
11/06/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
11/10/18  Veteran’s Day Parade
11/13/18  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting (Boy Scout Room) 7 PM
11/15/18  Popcorn Pickup (Family Life Center)
11/17/18  Webelos II/Boy Scouts Day Trip 9 AM – 1 PM
11/20/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
11/27/18  Pack Meeting 7 PM (Asplaugh Worship Center)
11/30-12/2  Webelos Camping Trip
12/04/18  Trampoline party
12/11/18  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting (Boy Scout Room) 7 PM
01/04/19 Pack Lock-In
01/08/19  Den Meeting 7 PM
01/15/19  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting 7 PM
01/22/19 Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
01/29/19 Pack Meeting 7 PM (Asplaugh Worship Center)
See you all shortly,
Hope Pirtle
Pack 934 Secretary
615-516-8922

Update from Pack 934 Treasurer, Matt Love

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Dear Pack 934 Parents,

I am happy to share a Popcorn Fundraising Update with you.

Thus far the Pack has sold roughly $18,000 total, led by Wolves with $4,225.  This represents 53% of our $35,000 goal.

Please remember that each scout’s responsibility to the pack is about $400 (Lions excluded) – and we encourage your scout to engage friends, family, teachers, and athletic teammates today and tomorrow in-person and online.  Popcorn sales help fund or supplement scout outings and operations.

REMINDER:

Please bring your scouts’ popcorn orders and money to the pack meeting tomorrow night, 10/23!  We need scouts/parents to properly document totals and PRIZE selections at the bottom of their popcorn forms.  We keep the forms, obtain the prizes, and then return the forms with popcorn and prizes at pickup in November.

For any scouts that want to continue selling this week, the FINAL deadline for all popcorn sales will be the following Tuesday, October 30. There’s no meeting that day, but leaders will be present to take up order forms and money.

Thank you for all you do to support your scout and Pack 934!

Sincerely,

Matt Love

Treasurer, Wolf Den Father

Parent/Cub and Greensboro Science Museum

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Dear Friends,

Two quick things:  First, if you are NOT going on the Yorktown Trip and would like to attend Saturday ONLY of the rescheduled Parent/Cub Event on Saturday, Nov 3rd, please let me know as quickly as possible.  We can still go Saturday and have the day full of fun events, we just won’t stay and camp overnight.
Second, if you are planning to attend the Greensboro Science Center and /or SkyWild this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 27th, please make sure I know if you will arrive at 10 am for the 10:30 time slot or 2 pm for the 2:30 time slot.  If you did not get signed up, but would like to attend, please let me know that as quickly as possible and I’m sure we can get you worked into the schedule.
Thanks,
Hope
615-516-8922

Pack 934 Updates 10/16/18

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Dear Friends,

I hope everyone escaped Hurricane Michael unscathed.  We were all disappointed to miss the Parent/Cub Camporee, but who would have thought things were going to get crazy.  Unfortunately, the date they have rescheduled is Nov. 2nd, which is our USS Yorktown trip, so we will be unable to make it to Parent/Cub.  Reimbursements will be given once we have received the money back, which will be in November.
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We will have our regular den meetings tonight in the basement of Mt. Tabor UMC at 7pm.  Please have your scout bring his popcorn sales a little early so we can get him to his den meeting on time.  We will end our meetings at 7:45 to assemble in the Youth Commons for our Popcorn Rally.
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We have several new sign-ups this week:
   God & Me:  This is a 4 week course for Tigers, Wolves, and Bears that will meet every Tuesday in November from 6 – 7 pm.  If there are any Webelos that have not taken this course and need it for their Religious Requirement, they will be given precedence.  The course has space for 20 scouts, so please don’t wait to sign-up.  This course also earns the Religious Knot.  This is the only patch that can transfer to the Boy Scout uniform.
⛺     Webelos Camping Trip:  For all Webelos.  It is the first camping trip recommended for a parent to NOT go with your scout.  This trip is full of requirements such as planning, cooking, purchasing supplies, ect…They will leave Friday, November 30th and return Sunday, December 2nd.  They will be camping at the Kyle Johnson Center at Camp Raven Knob.  Please sign up at the table with Hope.   If you are a parent that absolutely wants to go on this trip, you will be helping as a Leader.
     Veteran’s Day Parade:  We do not have specifics yet, but normally this parade is downtown Winston Salem on Saturday.  (Should be November 10th)  We normally meet at 8 am to line up.  The details will be given soon.  Please come sign up if you are interested in being in the parade.
    珞 Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Party:  Our trampoline party is scheduled for 6pm Tuesday, December 4th.  We have reserved the first hour as jump with 7 – 7:15 starting our celebration with cake.  Pinewood Derby kits are given out at the end, so you may begin work on your cars over the holidays if you like.  This is normally a free event, for meeting our popcorn goals, so please set those goals and go get them!  Our pack goal is $35K.
👕
We always have Pack t-shirts for sale for $10.  These are x-temp shirts and are very comfortable.  If you would like one, please just let me know what size so I can get it out for you.  We do still have some clearance shirts as well (while supplies last) Cotton is $3.00.  Dri-fit is $5.00.
📝
 Pack Trip to Greensboro Science Museum and/or Sky Wild Ropes Course 🐧
 When:  Saturday, October 27th, 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM  Deadline Oct 23
                  Science Museum ONLY tickets $11.50 per persons 2 years and up.
                  Sky Wild Ropes Course AND Science Museum $35 per person. Must be 8 years of age and under 251 lbs to participate in ropes course.  Must have 1 adult for  2 children minimum.
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Please know that we would like for every scout to be afforded the opportunity to participate in the activities of the pack, if you have financial hardships, please speak with Mack Moore, Chris Hull or myself.  It will be kept strictly confidential.  If you can not find an opportunity to catch us alone during meetings, please feel free to call.  My number is always included on the emails.
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Reminders :
10/16/18  Den Meeting (basement)
10/23/18  Pack Meeting 7 PM (Asplaugh Worship Center)
10/23/18  Popcorn Sales
10/30/18  No Scouts, popcorn turn in at Welcome Center (WS/FCS Closed to students)
11/02-04  USS Yorktown
11/06/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
11/10/18  Veteran’s Day Parade
11/13/18  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting (Boy Scout Room) 7 PM
11/15/18  Popcorn Pickup (Family Life Center)
11/17/18  Webelos II/Boy Scouts Day Trip 9 AM – 1 PM
11/20/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
11/27/18  Pack Meeting 7 PM (Asplaugh Worship Center)
11/30-12/2  Webelos Camping Trip
12/04/18  Trampoline party
12/11/18  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting (Boy Scout Room) 7 PM
01/04/19 Pack Lock-In
01/08/19  Den Meeting 7 PM
01/15/19  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting 7 PM
See you all shortly,
Hope Pirtle
Pack 934 Secretary
615-516-8922

A Message from our Pack 934 Treasurer

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Dear Pack 934 Parents,

I hope this finds you well following the storm!  I’m writing to update you on the Popcorn Fundraiser and encourage sales this sunny weekend.  While we’re sad the Raven Knob Camporee was cancelled, we have a unique opportunity to seize the day with popcorn sales!

Your scouts’ popcorn sales directly fund or subsidize scout outings and operating expenses.

Pack 934 has sold just over $9,000 in popcorn, representing 25% of our $35,000 goal.

–       It’s a great start, but –

–       We are a little behind where we were this time last year.

How can you and your scout help?

–       Set a fundraising goal with your scout if you haven’t already.

o    Each scout’s responsibility to the pack is $400 (Lions excluded)

o    If everyone achieves at least this much, we’re on track to a great finish!

–       Take advantage of sunny weather this weekend and speak to your neighbors, family, schools, and sports teammates.

 

–       Register for Online Sales!  It’s easy:

o    Visit www.trails-end.com and click the “Register Now” button to create your online popcorn sales page.  Personalize it with a quote, picture, or avatar!  (If anyone has any problems setting up their page, please text Hope at 615-516-8922 who is happy to help.)

o    Pack 934 belongs to the Wachovia District and the Old Hickory Council.

Congrats to our Pack, currently #4 in the district’s online sales – let’s see if we can do more by sharing scouts’ popcorn sales links via social media and with emails to family and friends!

Thank you for all you do and for helping fund scouting adventures with popcorn sales.

Best Regards,

Matt Love

Treasurer and Wolf Den Father

Parent/Cub for this weekend Cancelled – Message from the Camp Raven Knob Team

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Hi Friends,

The following message is being sent on behalf of Steve Wilburn, Old Hickory Council Scout Executive.
Due to Safety Concerns, the Parent/Cub Adventure Weekend at Camp Raven Knob schedule for this weekend has been CANCELLED!  
As of 1pm today, Camp Raven Knob has had 6.5 inches of rain from Hurricane Michael (more than the total from Florence).  With the ground already saturated, and the potential of more rain and heavy winds, we are cancelling this weekends event.  The wind and saturated ground has created the likelihood for downed trees and extreme high water in the camps lakes and stream.  As well as the possibility of washed out roadways and trails.  We will not be able to fully assess any damage until the storm has passed.  Of course, the forecast for this weekend is for nice weather, but the possibility of uprooting trees in the soft soil remain.  Additionally, the excessive rainfall has softened road beds and saturated program areas and campsites.
Steve Wilburn
Scout Executive
Old Hickory Council
Admin Team
Camp Raven Knob

Pack 934 Updates 9/24/18

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Hello Friends,

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Happy Fall Y’all!!  Tomorrow evening we will have Den Meetings in the basement of Mt Tabor UMC beginning at 7 pm.  (Except Lion Scouts, your next meeting is Oct 2.) You may want to arrive a little early if your scout has popcorn and/or money to report.  They should bring their forms to the Den’s table in the Youth Commons (The larger room that all our Den rooms are around.) and get their hand stamped.  We will go to our Den Rooms, then congregate for the last 10 minutes in the Youth Commons for results and prizes.  If your scout sold one item they will receive a treat as they leave.  I will have a list of those scouts who sold online also, so they should come to the Youth Commons to get their hand stamped for the prize as well.
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We will have our sign-up table as well.  Tomorrow is the deadline for the Parent/Cub Camporee that will take place October 12 -14.  Please be sure to get signed up for this fun event!
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Our Pack trip to the Greensboro Science Museum and Sky Wild Ropes Course has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 27th.  For those who have sports, we will have 2 options of times on the Sky Wild Ropes Course.  Either 10:30 am or 2:30 pm.  Please swing by the sign-up table to either confirm your tickets by adding the time you will attend, or add/delete your name.
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We always have Pack t-shirts for sale for $10.  These are x-temp shirts and are very comfortable.  If you would like one, please just let me know what size so I can get it out for you.  We do still have some clearance shirts as well (while supplies last) Cotton is $3.00.  Dri-fit is $5.00.
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  •  Pack Trip to Greensboro Science Museum and/or Sky Wild Ropes Course 🐧

When:  Saturday, September 15th, 9:30 AM  Deadline Sept 4th

                  Where:  4301 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro  27455
                  Who:  Scouts, Friends, Family
                  Cost: Two Options:
                  Science Museum ONLY tickets $11.50 per persons 2 years and up.
                  Sky Wild Ropes Course AND Science Museum $35 per person. Must be 8 years                    of age and under 251 lbs to participate in ropes course.  Must have 1 adult for                             2 children minimum.
                 Deadline: October 16
  • Parent/Son Camporee  ⛺

           When:  October 12 – 14th ( 5 – 8 PM arrival Friday night)

           Where:  Camp Raven Knob
           Who:  Scouts and Parent/Guardian/Adult Chaperone (this is not a sibling event, unless they are a scout also)
           Cost: $15 per Scout $30 per Adult (Lion Cubs may attend Saturday ONLY.  $10 for Lion and $10 Parent/Adult
           Deadline:  September 25, 2018
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Please know that we would like for every scout to be afforded the opportunity to participate in the activities of the pack, if you have financial hardships, please speak with Mack Moore, Chris Hull or myself.  It will be kept strictly confidential.  If you can not find an opportunity to catch us alone during meetings, please feel free to call.  My number is always included on the emails.
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Reminders :
09/25/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement) No Pack Mtg due to Popcorn Kick-off
09/25/18  WFU Football Scout Night
10/02/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
10/09/18  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting (Boy Scout Room) 7 PM
10/12-14  Parent/Cub Camporee (Camp Raven Knob)
10/16/18  Den Meeting (basement)
10/23/18  Pack Meeting 7 PM (Asplaugh Worship Center)
10/23/18  Popcorn Sales Due
10/30/18  No Scouts (WS/FCS Closed to students)
11/02-04  USS Yorktown
11/06/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
11/10/18  Veteran’s Day Parade
11/13/18  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting (Boy Scout Room) 7 PM
11/15/18  Popcorn Pickup (Family Life Center)
11/17/18  Webelos II/Boy Scouts Day Trip 9 AM – 1 PM
11/20/18  Den Meeting 7 PM (basement)
11/27/18  Pack Meeting 7 PM (Asplaugh Worship Center)
11/30-12/2  Webelos Camping Trip
12/04/18  Trampoline party (tentative)
12/11/18  No Scouts – Leader’s Meeting (Boy Scout Room) 7 PM
See you all tomorrow,
Hope Pirtle
Pack 934 Secretary
615-516-8922

Greensboro Science Center and Skywild being rescheduled

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Hello everyone,

I hope you are all having a safe Friday.  I’m sure you all have correctly assumed that this weekend’s Pack Trip to the Greensboro Science Center and Skywild Ropes Course is being rescheduled.  I will update you with the date as soon as possible.  That will also allow us time to open the sign ups once again.  We are thinking of reserving a morning and an afternoon slot for the ropes course, so that those who are busy with sports in the morning could still participate.  Please let me know what you think.
Stay safe,
Hope
615-516-8922