posted Jun 25, 2009 7:18 AM by Webmaster 555
Raingutter Regatta Coming Saturday June 27th at 1:00 PM, the Raingutter Regatta. This is a fun day in the sun with boys, little boats and a raingutter. The boys blow on the little boats to make them go. Really simple to build. This is just for fun, no trophies. The cost is $5 for the boat kit and patch. The pack will provide popcicles and water. Adult Leader Recruiting Our pack is as only as great as the kids and adult leaders who make it go. Next year we have some leadership openings to be filled. The more positions we can fill this Spring the better prepared our Pack will be in the fall. Please read the list below and contact Bill, Ed or myself if you have any questions. 1. Pack Treasurer - Ed Showalter who has been our treasurer for the last two years needs to step down this summer. Treasurer duties include budget drafting, Pack account reconciliation. 2. Bear Den Leader (3rd Grade Boys) - Planning and running Bear Den meetings and activities. We have plenty of resources available to make this as easy as possible. Battlefield District Cubmobile Races The Cubmobile Races have been rescheduled for August 22, 2009 Bring your own bicycle helmet to the ACCA Temple Shriners parking lot on Saturday, August 22nd at 8:00 am for some serious Cub Scout Racing. (the boys race as dens). This is similar to Soapbox Derby racing. The Pack already has a working Cubmobile.
6/27 - Raingutter Regatta 7/? - Pack Committee Meeting (Pack Activity Planning Session, all adults are invited) 7/? - July Pack Activity TBD 8/22 - Cubmobile Racing |
posted May 11, 2009 8:40 AM by Webmaster 555
Parents, I am happy to report Pack 555 is signed up for Ukrop's Golden Gift program and Food Lion's Lion Shop and Share program. Ukrop's should send to all customers their Golden Gift certificates this month. Please turn the certificates into your den leader, cubmaster or myself as soon as possible to ensure we turn the funds in before the deadline of June 13th. The more points we turn in the more dollars we will receive back. Last year Troop 555 received about $150 from Ukrop's for the Golden Gift program. Official Ukrop's explanation of how the program works http://www.ukrops.com/org/login.asp Every time you shopped at Ukrop's and used your UVC card between March 2 and March 28, 2009, you earned one Golden Gift Point for every $1 spent. The more you shopped, the more you earned! Points were automatically calculated and tracked on your purchase receipts. At the end of the program period, a Golden Gift certificate that details your household's points will be mailed to you. Donate your points by turning your Golden Gift Certificate in to the participating non-profit of your choice or mail your certificate to them. We have their addresses on the EasyPC in our stores and on our web site. The more Golden Gift Points a participating non-profit collects, the greater their share of the $200,000 payout! Food Lion's Lion Shop and Share program works a little differently. First you will need one of Food Lion's MVP card. Once you have an MVP card please go to the following website. http://www.foodlion.com/IntheCommunity/ShopAndShare/ Click on "Register MVP Cards" or "Change your Organization" if you have previously registered. Click on "Select Organization" In the Pop Up window choose "VA" for "Select State", "Mechanicsville" for "Select City" and "CUB SCOUT PACK 555" for "Select Organization." Click on "Add MVP Cards" Enter all your MVP information, MVP #, Name and Phone Number on the page and click on "Next." If all information is correct select "Finished." Please encourage any friends or relatives to link their cards to CUB SCOUT PACK 555 according the Shop and Save rules an organization must have 25 linked cards to participate. from the FAQ page http://www.foodlion.com/IntheCommunity/ShopandShare/FAQs.asp How much money can my organization earn? At the end of each quarter Food Lion will divide the funds proportionally among the LionShop & Share organizations depending on their total accumulated sales. Checks are sent to the LionShop & Share organizations approximately six weeks after the quarter ends. In order to receive a check in any quarter, an organization must earn at least $10 during that quarter. A check will be issued once the $10 threshold has been reached the following quarters. There will be a cap of $350 per organization per quarter. If you have any additional questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Tom S
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posted May 11, 2009 8:38 AM by Webmaster 555
The Last Pack Meeting for 08-09
Tuesday, May 12th 6:30 PM ET, if dry the meeting will take place outside in the lawn by the Carson building. If it is wet it will take place in Laburnum Commons. This will be our end of year bridging ceremony moving the cubs up in rank and a celebration of Steven Catlett earning the Arrow of Light the highest award in Cub Scouting. If anybody can show up early to help setup tables and chairs it would be greatly appreciated.
Raingutter Regatta
Coming Saturday June 13th, the Raingutter Regatta. This is a fun day in the sun with boys, little boats and a raingutter. The boys blow on the little boats to make them go. The cost is $5 for the boat kit and patch. The pack will provide popcicles and water.
Adult Leader Recruiting
Our pack is as only as great as the kids and adult leaders who make it go. Next year we have some leadership openings to be filled. The more positions we can fill this Spring the better prepared our Pack will be in the fall. Please read the list below and contact Bill, Ed or myself if you have any questions.
1. Pack Treasurer - Ed Showalter who has been our treasurer for the last two years needs to step down this summer. Treasurer duties include budget drafting, Pack account reconciliation.
2. Bear Den Leader (3rd Grade Boys) - Planning and running Bear Den meetings and activities. We have plenty of resources available to make this as easy as possible.
3. Popcorn Kernel - aka Fundraising Chair - Filled thank you Julie
4. Recruiting Chair - Filled thank you Deanna
I do believe next year will be even better and with your help it can.
Battlefield District Cubmobile Races
This event has been postponed. More information when available from the district.
Heart of Va Council Cub Fun with Son Weekend
May 16 - 17th, this is a fun weekend of activities at the Cub Adventure Camp. You can come for just the day or come for the day and spend the night camping at no additional cost if you bring your tent. If you want to stay in our Bunkhouse style housing there is an additional $15.00 per parent/pal couple. For more details please check the council website. www.scoutingva.org and scroll down a few items.
Battlefield District Twilight Camp
Twilight Camp will be held June 15 - 19, 2009 from 3:30 - 9:00 pm at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA.
The theme this year is "Exploring The Unknown". The daily themes will be centered around Exploring Space, Exploring the Deep, Exploring the Ancient Past, Exploring Our Past and Exploring Our Future. FUN activities, games and crafts will be offered each evening to capture the Cubs and Webelos attention and curiosity.
Please note: The Chaperone and Staff Training session will be held on June 13, 2009 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Remember each Pack must have one Chaperone per four Cubs or Webelos. (volunteers needed) All Chaperones that attend training will receive a free t-shirt and water bottle.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp is fast approaching. In order to get a good choice of rooms and save a little money we would like to get our reservation into council by May 1st. The Summer Camp sessions are open for any Cub Scout rising 2nd graders - rising 5th graders. Most of the camp attendees are boys going into 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Attached is a parents guide, please look it over and don't be afraid to ask Bill or myself questions. We are looking at attending session 7.
Thank you,
Tom Slicker
Pack Committee Chairman
5/12 - May Pack Meeting (last one for the year) 5/16-5/17 Cub Fun with Son at Cub Adventure Camp 5/25 - Assist Troop 555 with Flags Out at Cold Harbour Battlefield 6/13 - Raingutter Regatta 6/15 - 6/19 - Battlefield District Twilight Camp
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posted Apr 27, 2009 8:19 AM by Webmaster 555
Dear Scouts, Scouters and Parents; After tonight's Pack meeting, thank you Julie and Deana for volunteering to be our Popcorn Kernel and Recruiting Chairperson, I went to the Boy Scout meeting and learned about a Youth Service Project from the Battlefield District Commissioner, Don Piacentini. Hanover County has requested to Scouts in the county to drop off a bag a food or more at your school for the Spring Harvest for the Central Virginia Food Bank. The food will be collected early next week. To meet the deadline please drop off your food at Rural Point or your nearest school, if your son does not attend public school, by Monday morning. Please write Pack 555 at the top of the bag. Also if you choose to participate, please send me your son's name to me so the service hours can be logged with the district. Please encourage your son to do this, the last couple of years have been very harsh to a lot of people and the demand for food at the food bank has increased dramatically. Ask your sons to reach out to family, friends and close neighbors to see if they wish to contribute. I do apologize for the last minute notice. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Tom Slicker |
posted Apr 16, 2009 8:48 AM by Webmaster 555
I hope many of you did not have to write a check yesterday to the IRS. If you did I feel your pain. Hard to believe the hopefully less stressful days of summer are upcoming soon, the school year has flown by and seems to get faster with each passing day. Again, I would lke to thank all of you for making this a great year for Pack 555. Please read the upcoming events and notes carefully there is a change or two. Thanks, Tom Battlefield District Beltloop Bonanza The Bonanza will be held at the Hanover Courthouse Ruritan Club Park located at 13497 Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover, VA 23069. Directions: Take I-295 to Route 301 North Exit. Take 301 North to Norman's Bridge Road (just past Hanover Courthouse). Turn Right. Follow to Hanover Quarter Road. Turn left. Follow signs to event on left. This year's Belt Loop Bonanza will focus on seven Sports Belt Loops and one Academics Belt Loop. The Bonanza will offer the following Belt Loops: Badminton, Basketball, Fishing, Flag Football, Marbles, Softball, Table Tennis and Wildlife Conservation. The cost is $10.00 per Cub Scout. Families attend and camp for free. The event flyer, registration form and an information flyer are attached. Please inform your son's denleader if you are interested. Pack Meetings The April Pack meeting is 4/21 at 6:30 PM at Hanover Hall. Due to a schedule conflict with Rural Point Elementary, Steven Catlett's Bridging Ceremony has been moved to Tuesday, May 12th. This will also serve as the May Pack Meeting. Adult Leader Recruiting Our pack is as only as great as the kids and adult leaders who make it go. Next year we have some leadership openings to be filled. The more positions we can fill this Spring the better prepared our Pack will be in the fall. Please read the list below and contact Bill, Ed or myself if you have any questions. 1. Pack Treasurer - Ed Showalter who has been our treasurer for the last two years needs to step down this summer. Treasurer duties include budget drafting, Pack account reconciliation. Ed will speak at the April pack meeting. 2. Bear Den Leader (3rd Grade Boys) - Planning and running Bear Den meetings and activities. We have plenty of resources available to make this as easy as possible. 3. Popcorn Kernel - aka Fundraising Chair - The Popcorn Kernel is responsible for booking a site(s) (Kroger, Bass Pro, etc) for Popcorn Booth Sales, attending council kick off meetings for Popcorn sales, placing Pack's Popcorn order on the order website. distribute Popcorn and work with Treasurer on money collection and payment. The good news is by the beginning of December this job is complete. 4. Recruiting Chair - Duties include, attend any Scout Night Trainings usually in August, be a liaison between the Pack and Rural Point Elementary, ensure we have coverage for the lunchtime presentation, plan and staff a table display for Back To School night at Rural Point. Plan a recruiting event at the church, we have done Food for Thought in the past. 5. Pinewood Derby Chair - Ensure track setup is completed, trophies and patches are acquired. Plan race day staffing. I do believe next year will be even better and with your help it can. Battlefield District Cubmobile Races The event is to be held on Saturday, May 9. We have a car already built, the dens compete against others in a soapbox derby style race. More details will be shared when we receive them. Heart of Va Council Cub Fun with Son Weekend May 16 - 17th, this is a fun weekend of activities at the Cub Adventure Camp. You can come for just the day or come for the day and spend the night camping at no additional cost if you bring your tent. If you want to stay in our Bunkhouse style housing there is an additional $15.00 per parent/pal couple. For more details please check the council website. www.scoutingva.org and scroll down a few items. Battlefield District Twilight Camp Twilight Camp will be held June 15 - 19, 2009 from 3:30 - 9:00 pm at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA.
The theme this year is "Exploring The Unknown". The daily themes will be centered around Exploring Space, Exploring the Deep, Exploring the Ancient Past, Exploring Our Past and Exploring Our Future. FUN activities, games and crafts will be offered each evening to capture the Cubs and Webelos attention and curiosity.
Please note: The Chaperone and Staff Training session will be held on June 13, 2009 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Remember each Pack must have one Chaperone per four Cubs or Webelos. (volunteers needed) All Chaperones that attend training will receive a free t-shirt and water bottle.
Summer Camp Summer Camp is fast approaching. In order to get a good choice of rooms and save a little money we would like to get our reservation into council by May 1st. The Summer Camp sessions are open for any Cub Scout rising 2nd graders - rising 5th graders. Most of the camp attendees are boys going into 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Attached is a parents guide, please look it over and don't be afraid to ask Bill or myself questions. We are looking at attending session 7.
4/16 - 4/17 Battlefield Beltloop Bonanza 4/21 - April Pack Meeting 5/9 - Battlefield District Cubmobile Racing 5/12 - May Pack Meeting (last one for the year) 5/16-5/17 Cub Fun with Son at Cub Adventure Camp 5/25 - Assist Troop 555 with Flags Out at Cold Harbour Battlefield 6/13 - Raingutter Regatta 6/15 - 6/19 - Battlefield District Twilight Camp |
posted Apr 8, 2009 5:03 PM by Webmaster 555
Dear Cubs, Parents and Scouters;
Battlefield District Beltloop Bonanza
The Bonanza will be held at the Hanover Courthouse Ruritan Club Park located at 13497 Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover, VA 23069. Directions: Take I-295 to Route 301 North Exit. Take 301 North to Norman's Bridge Road (just past Hanover Courthouse). Turn Right. Follow to Hanover Quarter Road. Turn left. Follow signs to event on left.
This year's Belt Loop Bonanza will focus on seven Sports Belt Loops and one Academics Belt Loop. The Bonanza will offer the following Belt Loops: Badminton, Basketball, Fishing, Flag Football, Marbles, Softball, Table Tennis and Wildlife Conservation.
The cost is $10.00 per Cub Scout. Families attend and camp for free. Registration deadline is April 8, 2009.
The event flyer, registration form and an information flyer are attached. Please inform your son's denleader if you are interested.
Pack Meeting
The April Pack meeting is 4/21 at 6:30 PM at Hanover Hall.
Heart of Va Council Cub Fun with Son Weekend
May 16 - 17th, this is a fun weekend of activties at the Cub Adventure Camp. You can come for just the day or come for the day and spend the night camping at no additional cost if you bring your tent. If you want to stay in our Bunkhouse style housing there is an additional $15.00 per parent/pal couple.
Battlefield District Twilight Camp
Twilight Camp will be held June 15 - 19, 2009 from 3:30 - 9:00 pm at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA.
The theme this year is "Exploring The Unknown". The daily themes will be centered around Exploring Space, Exploring the Deep, Exploring the Ancient Past, Exploring Our Past and Exploring Our Future. FUN activities, games and crafts will be offered each evening to capture the Cubs and Webleos attention and curiosity.
Please note: The Chaperone and Staff Training session will be held on June 13, 2009 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Remember each Pack must have one Chaperone per four Cubs or Webelos. (volunteers neeeded) All Chaperones that attend training will receive a free t-shirt and water bottle.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp is fast approaching. In order to get a good choice of rooms and save a little money we would like to get our reservation into council by May 1st. The Summer Camp sessions are open for any Cub Scout rising 2nd graders - rising 5th graders. Most of the camp attendees are boys going into 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Attached is a parents guide, please look it over and don't be afraid to ask Bill or myself questions. We are looking at attending session 7.
Thank you,
Tom Slicker
Pack Committee Chairman
4/16 - 4/17 Battlefield Beltloop Bonanza
4/21 - April Pack Meeting - Stephen Catlett's Bridging Ceremony
5/9 - Battlefield District Cubmobile Racing
5/16-5/17 Cub Fun with Son at Cub Adventure Camp
5/19 - May Pack Meeting (last one for the year)
5/25 - Assist Troop 555 with Flags Out at Cold Harbour Battlefield
6/13 - Raingutter Regatta
6/15 - 6/19 - Battlefield District Twilight Camp
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posted Apr 1, 2009 9:58 AM by Webmaster 555
Dear Cubs, Parents and Scouters; I understand there is great interest in the upcoming district Beltloop Bonanza on April 17-18, 2009. We have decided to postpone the Pack camping trip on April 25th. For more details on the Belt Loop Bonanza please see below and the attachments. The Bonanza will be held at the Hanover Courthouse Ruritan Club Park located at 13497 Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover, VA 23069. Directions: Take I-295 to Route 301 North Exit. Take 301 North to Norman's Bridge Road (just past Hanover Courthouse). Turn Right. Follow to Hanover Quarter Road. Turn left. Follow signs to event on left. This year's Belt Loop Bonanza will focus on seven Sports Belt Loops and one Academics Belt Loop. The Bonanza will offer the following Belt Loops: Badminton, Basketball, Fishing, Flag Football, Marbles, Softball, Table Tennis and Wildlife Conservation. The cost is $10.00 per Cub Scout. Families attend and camp for free. Registration deadline is April 8, 2009. The event flyer, registration form and an information flyer are attached. Please inform your son's denleader if you are interested. Pack Meeting The April Pack meeting is 4/21 at 6:30 PM at Hanover Hall. Battlefield District Twilight Camp Twilight Camp will be held June 15 - 19, 2009 from 3:30 - 9:00 pm at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA.
The theme this year is "Exploring The Unknown". The daily themes will be centered around Exploring Space, Exploring the Deep, Exploring the Ancient Past, Exploring Our Past and Exploring Our Future. FUN activities, games and crafts will be offered each evening to capture the Cubs and Webleos attention and curiosity.
Please note: The Chaperone and Staff Training session will be held on June 13, 2009 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Remember each Pack must have one Chaperone per four Cubs or Webelos.(volunteers neeeded) All Chaperones that attend training will receive a free t-shirt and water bottle.
Summer Camp Summer Camp is fast approaching. In order to get a good choice of rooms and save a little money we would like to get our reservation into council by May 1st. The Summer Camp sessions are open for any Cub Scout rising 2nd graders - rising 5th graders. Most of the camp attendees are boys going into 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Attached is a parents guide, please look it over and don't be afraid to ask Bill or myself questions. We are looking at attending session 7. Thank you, Tom Slicker Pack Committee Chairman
4/16 - 4/17 Battlefield Beltloop Bonanza 4/21 - April Pack Meeting - Stephen Catlett's Bridging Ceremony 5/9 - Battlefield District Cubmobile Racing 5/19 - May Pack Meeting (last one for the year) 5/25 - Assist Troop 555 with Flags Out at Cold Harbour Battlefield 6/15 - 6/19 - Battlefield District Twilight Camp |
posted Mar 18, 2009 7:23 AM by Webmaster 555
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Dear Cubs, Parents and Scouters;
It has been awhile but on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:30 pm will be our March Pack Meeting. Will meet in Hanover Hall at New Hanover Church. We will have a limited number of Pack T-Shirts (long and short sleeve) and a couple of hoodies available. We will also take orders for additional shirts. The price for the T-Shirts is $10 and the hoodies is $15.
The Pack camping trip at the end of March has been postponed. The Cub Adventure camp was booked for a Cardinal District Activity. We are currently trying to book April 25th. We will keep you posted.
Battlefield District Twilight Camp Twilight Camp will be held June 15 - 19, 2009 from 3:30 - 9:00 pm at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA.
The theme this year is "Exploring The Unknown". The daily themes will be centered around Exploring Space, Exploring the Deep, Exploring the Ancient Past, Exploring Our Past and Exploring Our Future. FUN activities, games and crafts will be offered each evening to capture the Cubs and Webleos attention and curiosity.
Please note: The Chaperone and Staff Training session will be held on June 13, 2009 from 9:00 am - 12 noon. Remember each Pack must have one Chaperone per four Cubs or Webelos.(volunteers neeeded) All Chaperones that attend training will receive a free t-shirt and water bottle.
Summer Camp is fast approaching. In order to get a good choice of rooms and save a little money we would like to get our reservation into council by May 1st. The Summer Camp sessions are open for any Cub Scout rising 2nd graders - rising 5th graders. Most of the camp attendees are boys going into 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Attached is a parents guide, please look it over and don't be afraid to ask Bill or myself questions. We are looking at attending session 7.
Thank you, Tom Slicker Pack Committee Chairman
3/17 - March Pack Meeting 4/21 - April Pack Meeting - Stephen Catlett's Bridging Ceremony 4/25 - Pack Campout at Cub Adventure Camp (tenative) 5/19 - May Pack Meeting (last one for the year) 6/15 - 6/19 - Battlefield District Twilight Camp
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posted Mar 3, 2009 9:23 AM by Webmaster 555
Parents, Thanks, Tom Slicker |
posted Jan 25, 2009 12:20 PM by Webmaster 555
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One week to go to the Pinewood Derby. We appreciate everyone's patience with the date change. Next year we will plan to hold the derby in late January to ensure everyone gets a chance to get their car ready.
The Derby is Saturday, January 24th at 10:00 AM at the commons area at New Hanover Church. The Derby entry fee is $5. All boys will recieve a patch and the top 3 in each catagory will receive a trophy.
On Wednesday, January 21st at 7:30 PM in room 123 the Pack Committee (Leaders) meeting will take place. This is a parents only meeting. All parents are invited to attend. If you have any suggestions please let me or any other leader know. This is your kids' Pack we only want them to have the best experience possible. Topics will include the Pinewood Derby, Blue and Gold Banquet and the March camping trip.
Our Blue and Gold Banquet is around the corner, Saturday February 7th at 5:00 PM in the commons at New Hanover Church. The banquet celebrates the birthday of the Cub Scout program and the Pack.
Again if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me and our other leaders. |
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