tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61632322011-04-21T20:12:58.096-06:00Cub Scout Pack 393, Hoover, AL 35244Cub Scout Pack 393, Discovery United Methodist Church, Vulcan District, Greater Alabama Council, 5487 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244 (Cubmaster - Darrell Dinkel, Phone: 205-424-4883)Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comBlogger761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-17737393645193679902009-02-24T07:31:00.001-06:002009-02-24T07:31:18.511-06:00CUB ADVENTURE WEEKEND! April 24-26 and May 1-3 mark Cub Adventure Weekend. This is a great event for the entire family. Your Pack, Den or family can sign up and be a part of two nights of camping at beautiful Camp Comer. What a great way to spend the weekend! For more information http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=53252. Staff Applications are being accepted Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-30598441146993484112009-02-23T09:52:00.004-06:002009-02-23T11:17:28.253-06:00March Pack MeetingThe pack meeting for March will be a bit different. We will start earlier (6:00) and it will be at a different location (St. Mark Methodist church). We will be having a fish fry and all are invited! To have a fish fry we will need to catch some fish. See below for the details on fishing and the Pack meeting. Note this is the meeting were the Webelo II Scouts cross over to becomeCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-15438910410014053342009-02-23T09:50:00.003-06:002009-03-11T13:48:15.139-06:00NOTICE: Due to bad weather, the rocket launch on 2/28 and 3/1 was postponed. A new launch date will be announced soon.Our Estes Model Rocket launch is Saturday 2/28 with a 3/1 Rain Date. The location is the field across from Discovery.Our schedule is follows:9:00 Tiger - Bodden/Pickett9:30 Tiger - Cox/Pomeroy10:00 Wolf - Gonzalez/Lichlyter10:30 Wolf - Scorpions11:00 Bear - Bodden/Lindsey11:30 Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-21604899622661280802009-01-12T12:11:00.000-06:002009-01-12T12:13:13.569-06:00Pinewood Derby Race Times for Saturday, January 17Races begin - 8:30 AM - Race start times are approximate. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before posted race times.8:15 Late Check-in8:30 Tiger – Bodden/Pickett8:50 Tiger – Cox/Pomeroy9:10 Tiger - RANK FINAL9:30 Wolf - Gonzalez/Lichlyter9:50 Wolf - Scorpions10:10 Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-85428339109559988142008-12-09T10:23:00.003-06:002008-12-09T10:32:54.130-06:00Pinewood Derby Dates/Info:Friday, January 9, 2009 - Track Test (Discovery United Methodist Church - Volunteers?)Friday, January 16, 2009 - Car Check-in 4:00-6:00 (Discovery United Methodist Church)Saturday, January 17, 2008 - Race Day begins at 9:00, late check in 8:00-8:30 (Discovery United Methodist Church)+ Additional cars (for Akela division) are $5+ Two divisions Scout (all rules strictly Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-90129509365348433872008-07-30T09:23:00.005-06:002008-08-15T20:11:43.786-06:00Our Scout Year is About to Begin!I look forward to seeing all our Scouts and parents at our upcoming Events. I have listed some upcoming events below and the compete calendar is available from the calendar link on the right side of this page.Sunday, August 10, 2008, 8:30 and 11:00 am – Recruiting at Discovery United Methodist Church (Look for us if you attend Discovery!)Friday, August 22 - Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-37059017956536094672008-06-02T17:42:00.002-06:002008-06-02T18:17:07.206-06:00Our first summertime activity is Wednesday of next week - Wednesday, June 11, Movie and Popcorn at Discovery “Alvin and the Chipmunks“. Come enjoy a Movie and Popcorn with your son, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (bring pillow and sleeping bag/blankets).Our second summertime activity will be Ice Skating at Pelham Civic Complex Date TBD 9-11 am (both rinks may be down is why we have not set the date).For our Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-22143510003502121742008-03-11T12:37:00.002-06:002008-03-11T12:57:41.908-06:00Cub Camping Opportunities - Cub Adventure Weekends are coming to Camp Comer the last two weekends of April for more information and a registration form click on http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=32970Cub Scout Day Camp is July 21-25, see for more information http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=32971"WHACKY" WEDNESDAY - The NationalCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-16807204227620503792008-02-05T09:22:00.001-06:002008-02-05T09:22:52.780-06:00Desoto Caverns CampingChildersburg, AL, Saturday, March 1. Arrive at 10:00 am (42.8 mi – about 53 minutes)Cost $33 ($30 for the Happy day - unlimited attractions and cave tour and $3 for camping - primitive – bring own tent and sleeping bag). Note there are close hotels.Attractions: Lost trail maze, Potty Racers, Panning for Gemstones, Pedal go-carts, Wacky Water Golf, and more.Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-40346582014887966962008-01-31T11:30:00.001-06:002008-03-04T09:33:44.146-06:00Pack 393 Catfish RodeoWhen: Saturday, March 8, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (come by anytime during this period and stay as your schedule permits)What: Fishing atGrant Street Catfish Pond, Bessemer, Exit #1 off I-459Bring: Fishing rod with at least 15-pound test line (normal is 10) and a 5-gallon bucket (they have some buckets) or a stringer.Cost: Filet $2.25 per pound (please donate for the Blue and Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-90844036273548899472008-01-29T09:20:00.000-06:002008-01-29T09:22:11.798-06:00The Greater Alabama Council Pinewood Derby will be May 10, 2008 at Barber Motorsports Park & Museum in Leeds. Registration begins at 10:30 and racing begins at 11:15. The Derby is for First Place District winners only at no charge. Trophies will be awarded in Tiger, Cub (Wolf and Bear), Webelos, and “Show Only” categories. Soft drinks and concessions will be on sale. Rules and Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-73131657378752735032008-01-10T20:12:00.000-06:002008-01-10T20:16:33.305-06:00Friday, January 18: DUMC - 5:30 - 8:30 PM+ Set up track and check track and computer operation+ Take down track and storeFriday, January 25: DUMC - 4:30 - 8:00 PM+ PWD Car inspection and weigh-in - (4:30 - 6:30 PM)+ Set up track and check track and computer for operation - (4:30 - 8:00 PM)Saturday, January 26: DUMC - 7:30 - 4:00 PM+ Races begin - 8:30 AM - Race start times are approximate. PleaseCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-38824871751235461122008-01-05T18:22:00.001-06:002008-01-05T18:22:31.612-06:00Click on the Calendar link on the right for our current activities.WyndellCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-55995033954462941662007-07-14T14:54:00.000-06:002007-07-14T14:55:40.706-06:00Our third summer time activity will be ice skating at the Pelham Civic Complex (next to Oak Mountain Amphitheater/Verison Music Center). We will skate from 10-11 on Saturday 8/11.The address is:Pelham Civic Complex500 Amphitheater RoadPelham, Alabama 35124Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-6230578517190024472007-06-07T19:47:00.000-06:002007-06-08T20:58:37.630-06:00Because of July 4th gatherings you can attend Charlotte's web (see post below) or this movie. Note that the locations are different. Attending either will count as the 1st summertime activity.What: The Movie “Happy Feet”When: Saturday, June 30 at dusk (around 8:15 PM)Where: Pelham’s Heardmont Park (5452 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, AL) (google maps - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-45783887158959441802007-05-31T09:16:00.001-06:002007-06-08T20:59:11.191-06:00We will have 3 activities this summer. The first will be a Hoover movie (June 29 – see below). The second will be scout day camp (July 23-27 please coordinate applications with your Den Leader) or overnight camp (your Den Leader will select a date July 8-10 or July 11-13). The third will be ice skating at the Pelham Civic Complex (date in August to be determined as it gets closer). If your boy Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-48439045162102495772007-04-25T10:04:00.001-06:002007-04-25T10:17:12.215-06:00The dates for the activities for the Summer Activity pin have not been finalized. There will be a movie outside at Hoover park in June (the schedule of movies has not been posted to select a movie), ice skating at the Pelham Civic Complex (probably in early July) and Day camp (July 23-27) or overnight camp (July 8-10 and July 11-13) as the third summertime activity.Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-51135870489448625252007-04-17T08:00:00.000-06:002007-04-25T09:52:51.606-06:00Day camp will be July 23-27 8AM - 4PM at Oak Mountain State Park. $60, t-shirt, patch and water bottle included. The application is not available online yet.Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-20327137121666294972007-04-09T19:37:00.000-06:002007-04-09T19:38:22.475-06:00This is the basic information for overnight camp - July 8-10 and July 11-13. Cub Resident Camp is a three-day and two-night adventure at Camp Sequoyah. Cost of Cub Resident Camp is $85.00 per camper. One leader is required for every four campers and one leader may attend free with every four campers.See the link (http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ShowPage.asp?33303332387L3637373030) for Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-53100475736333018472007-04-04T09:01:00.000-06:002007-04-04T09:13:59.886-06:00BIRMINGHAM BARONS SCOUT CAMP OUT - Start planning now for the largest one night campout of Cub and Boy Scout in the state of Alabama. The Birmingham Barons Scout Camp Out schedule for May 4 at the Hoover Met. Download the form and order your tickets to insure your spot for a great baseball game and your chance to camp on the outfield of the Hoover Met. Registration Form (http://www.doubleknot.comCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-29115478180522330012007-03-04T21:45:00.000-06:002007-03-04T22:00:30.066-06:00Catfish Rodeo and the Blue and Gold Banquet, Saturday, March 10th!The sleep over on the USS Alabama was a great time. Now we can focus on our March meeting and the Blue and Gold Banquet. As in the past, we are making a full day of activities with the catfish rodeo in the morning and the Blue and Gold banquet and Arrow of Light ceremony for our Webelos II scouts that evening. This year we have aCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-88538774321252257352007-02-25T22:11:00.000-06:002007-02-25T22:28:35.085-06:00USS Alabama TripThe USS Alabama trip is scheduled for this Saturday, March 3rd. Since they want us to arrive and check in together, we need to meet at DUMC at 11:30 am and leave by noon on Saturday.We will try to meet at the USS Alabama at 4:00 pm to check in and stow our gear. We also have a "hold harmless agreement" that all of us must sign for each parent and child spending the night. Any Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-13748370057101156662007-02-12T10:22:00.000-06:002007-02-12T09:59:17.235-06:00It was a great race day. I hope everyone had a wonderful time. There were some fast cars, some cool cars, and some unusual cars.Here is the list of winners:Akela:Francisco GalvinDavid BoddenHannah FarnlacherScott Tiger:Jacob BoddenGrant PekarekEvan CaufieldSmith Tiger:Nicholas SmithConnor NelsonBrandon CarlsonFehler Wolf:Nathan NgLogan RogersDaniel MazurMcCollum Wolf:John Carter SimmonsMatthew Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1169337775370006332007-01-20T17:40:00.000-06:002007-01-20T18:02:55.393-06:00Pinewood Derby time again.The Pack 393 Pinewood Derby is here again. We will run all races on Saturday, January 27th at DUMC.The Check-in location has changed to South Shades Crest cafeteria. All cars should be checked in on Friday, January 26th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at South Shades Crest.The schedule for Saturday is as follows:8:30 am Webelos II - Beatty/Tucker8:50 am Webelos II - Bodden/Saab9Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1163166086227833302006-11-10T07:34:00.000-06:002006-11-10T07:41:26.243-06:00Veteran's Day Parade is Saturday, November 11thThe Veteran's Day parade is on Saturday. We will meet at DUMC at 11:15 am to drive down to the staging area. We are in Division 8 and need to be in the assembly area on 18th street between 9th and 10th Ave by 12:30. Everything starts and ends near the BJCC, so park as close as possible.Watch the forecast and dress accordingly. See you Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1161559994126690302006-10-22T17:19:00.000-06:002006-10-22T17:33:14.143-06:00October UpdatesOctober leaves are starting to turn and we will soon have more of a chill in the air.That does not mean Scouting gets cold during October and November. Here are some updates for you.Registration for returning Scouts. If you have not already paid your returning dues, they are $55 without T-shirt and $60 with T-shirt. We will need to make another order of shirts, so please let Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1156517251779204862006-08-25T08:41:00.000-06:002006-08-25T08:47:31.800-06:00New Parents Meeting!We will host our meeting for new cub scout parents on Saturday, August 26th at 9:00 am at Discovery UMC on Stadium Trace near the Met.This will be a great opportunity to meet some of the leaders and learn more about how Pack 393 works and what you will need to help your boy advance along the Cub Scout trail. We will talk about how the Pack and Den meetings work and what items Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1155912889003744962006-08-18T08:39:00.000-06:002006-08-18T08:54:49.116-06:00Recruiting Time Again! School Night For ScoutsIt is that time of year again where we help start new cubs on their journey in Scouting and "help the Pack grow". Our School Night for Scouts is scheduled for Thursday, August 24th at 7:00 pm at the South Shades Crest Cafeteria. This will be the one location for both Deer Valley and South Shades Crest Elementary Schools. We will have a second Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1155227365895703662006-08-10T10:23:00.000-06:002006-08-10T10:29:25.916-06:00Scouting is Cool!Welcome back from a great summer! It is time to have our final summertime pack activity and get back in the swing of things for 2006-2007. Our final activity is scheduled for Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. We will be skating at the Pelham Civic Center located at 500 Ampitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124.The cost for the activity is a special discounted rate of $6.00 Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1150855601585910882006-06-20T19:58:00.000-06:002006-06-20T20:06:41.596-06:00It is time for our first summertime activity. This Friday, June 23rd at Sertoma Park is the free Hoover movie, "Kicking and Screaming". Bring your lawn chairs, bring your blanket, bring your family. This is one Scouting activity that everyone can enjoy. Wear your blue t-shirts to show your Pack 393 pride!The movie starts at 8:15 pm, so get there a little early to get the best spot. I look Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1147224123407059022006-05-09T18:45:00.000-06:002006-05-09T19:22:03.430-06:00It is time for Summer!We have had a great year this year. So many achievements, in so little time. Now it is time to continue our scouting trail throughout the summer. Here is what we have planned so far for our Summertime Pack Award.June 23rd. Hoover outdoor movie night. Sertoma Park behind Green Valley Elem. 8:15 pm. "Kicking and Screaming".July 24 - 28th. Cub Scout Day Camp at Oak Mountain. Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1143516710778121732006-03-27T21:08:00.000-06:002006-05-10T19:02:31.953-06:00Monday, March 27, 2006The Pack Overnighter at McWane Center is here.=================================================================The Pack overnighter at the McWane Center is scheduled for Friday, March 31st. If you have signed up, but not paid, please make sure you pay your den leaders before Wednesday, March 29th. We need to try to make one payment to McWane for the entire Pack.We will be Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1142472646117656542006-03-15T19:23:00.000-06:002006-03-15T19:30:46.116-06:00Farewell From Mr. Ed======================================================================Folks,I want to thank you for your kind show of support on Saturday night's Blue & Gold Banquet. I put in two years as Cubmaster and five years as Den Leader (with my two sons) and I want to encourage you to stay in Cub Scouting with your son. One aspect of the program is designed to build stronger Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1141790063803238092006-03-07T21:43:00.000-06:002006-03-15T19:23:43.026-06:00The Pack 393 Overnighter Is Coming Up At The End of March 2006=====================================================================Folks,On Friday night March 31 we will be having our Pack 393 Overnighter at the McWane Center. If you recall, this event replaced the USS Alabama trip on our calendar. The cost is $30 per boy and $15 per adult (a responsible adult must be there with each boy) payableCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1141788964965267532006-03-07T21:28:00.000-06:002006-03-07T21:36:04.970-06:00The 2006 Pack 393 Catfish Rodeo Is Just Around The Corner!====================================================================Folks,Here are the details about Saturday at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer off Exit #1 on I-459. Note that the cost per fish is $2.25 per pound (last year's big fish was nearly 9 pounds). Bring a fishing rod with at least 10-pound line and a 5-gallon bucket Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1141788439994341062006-03-07T21:16:00.000-06:002006-03-07T21:27:20.003-06:00BLUE & GOLD BANQUET and CATFISH RODEO on SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2006=====================================================================Folks,We have a great meeting planned for you this month. Please note our Pack meeting will be on Saturday March 11 at 6 p.m. rather than on Monday March 13, our typical time. From 7:30 a.m. on that Saturday till 1:00 p.m. we will be at the Grant Street Catfish Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1139363270543149552006-02-07T19:43:00.000-06:002006-02-07T19:48:21.120-06:00Scout Sunday Is This Sunday, February 12, 2006, at Discovery UMC++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Folks, this Sunday all Scouts across the Greater Alabama Council will be celebrating Scout Sunday. This event recognizes the core Scouting value we want to place in our young men that there is a God and the role He plays in our lives. This is especially important in Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1139362647370879872006-02-07T19:22:00.000-06:002006-02-07T19:42:59.656-06:00The February 13, 2006 Pack Meeting Is Coming Up++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Folks, we are excited about the upcoming February Pack meeting. We will have fun and also look ahead to an action-packed March Pack meeting!1. Ed's Pet World will be there and they will bring their animal friends.2. We will have all the Pinewood Derby cars out for boys to vote within Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1139361717692547972006-02-07T19:06:00.000-06:002006-02-07T19:21:57.706-06:002006 Pack 393 Pinewood Derby Results++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Well, Folks, another Pinewood Derby is in the books. I was impressed with all the designs the boys came up with. We had over 100 cars participate overall and had strong participation in the Akela (non-Cub Scout) division. I hope everyone got some great ideas for next year. Results are shown Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1137809990477026802006-01-20T20:12:00.000-06:002006-01-20T20:19:50.486-06:002006 Pinewood Derby Reminders+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Remember we will be weighing in cars on Friday night January 27 at Deer Valley Elementary from 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Please, please if at all possible come on Friday night to check your car in rather than Saturday morning. The rules for cars are shown below in previous posts but the MAIN things Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1136863921833580522006-01-09T21:27:00.000-06:002006-01-09T21:32:01.846-06:00Your Cub Scout Can Attend a College Basketball Game For Free......~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Folks, Birmingham Southern College (BSC) is inviting Cubs Scouts (in uniform) to attend their men's basketball game against Radford on Saturday January 28 at 4 p.m. for FREE. Adults attending with the Scout will only be charged $5 for admission. The game will be Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1136499634824384242006-01-05T16:17:00.000-06:002006-01-05T16:20:34.833-06:00Our January 9, 2006 Pack Meeting Is Coming Up!Folks, we have a great meeting planned this Monday night (7 p.m. at Discovery). A speaker from Alabama Power will give a presentation on electrical safety. The venerable "Louie the Lightning Bug" will also reappear. We'll also roll out the final details on the Pinewood Derby on Saturday January 28 (see rules and schedule below). And, finally, Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1135725081965700112005-12-27T17:09:00.000-06:002005-12-27T17:11:21.966-06:00Here are the Official Rules for the 2006 Pinewood Derby. Cars that do not meet these specs will race in the equivalent Akela race.1. All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race. The inspection criteria are as follows: A) The car must be made during the current year. B) The width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.C) The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1135724906975219302005-12-27T17:01:00.000-06:002005-12-27T17:09:12.406-06:00Here is the schedule for the Saturday 1/28/06 Pinewood Derby:Time Rank Group8:00 AM ALL Last Minute Check-In8:30 AM WEBELOS II Rogers8:50 AM WEBELOS II Ron / Dolensky9:10 AM WEBELOS II RANK FINAL9:30 AM WEBELOS I Beatty / Tucker9:50 AM WEBELOS I Bodden / Saab10:10 AM WEBELOS I Pace / Callahan10:30 AM WEBELOS I RANK FINAL10:50 AM BEAR / WEBELOS AKELA Combined Run (Parent / Sibling)11:10 AM BEAR Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1134002058347774542005-12-07T18:27:00.000-06:002005-12-07T18:34:18.356-06:00Additional 12/12/05 Pack Meeting Updates~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A. Wear any holiday gear you would like (antlers, Santa hats, whatever) you would like.B. We have an OPTIONAL activity planned for December coming up. It is Saturday December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. Their Christmas Movie Series will be showing 3 back-to-back childrens Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1132408279538396772005-11-19T07:31:00.000-06:002005-11-19T07:51:19.546-06:00December 12, 2005 Pack Meeting Updates++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++A. As a reminder we will be back at Discovery UMC for our December Pack meeting. We will begin promptly at 7 p.m.B. We will be collecting gifts for the Marine Corp's "Toys for Tots" campaign this year on December 12. Please take your son shopping with you for a gift less than $20 in value Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1131319067711947362005-11-06T17:13:00.000-06:002005-11-09T21:01:53.583-06:00Pack Meeting Notes for November 14, 2005~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~As a reminder, the November 14 Pack meeting will be at Deer Valley Elementary School rather than Discovery UMC. We will begin at our usual 7 p.m. time. We will have pictures from our recent activities (the Talladega Encampment and the Veterans Day Parade) and our usual program. Plus we will Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1130982814301562322005-11-02T19:38:00.000-06:002005-11-06T17:12:43.136-06:00Birmingham Veterans Day Parade Friday 11/11/05 Update-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Folks, anyone who want to march in the Birmingham Veterans Day Parade with us is welcome to. We had a sign-up at the October Pack meeting simply to get an idea of how many could participate but anyone is welcome. We must be in our starting "box" by 12:30 by theCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1130292859716141502005-10-25T19:55:00.000-06:002005-10-26T17:16:45.193-06:00What to Bring to the Talladega Encampment Nov 4-6----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For those of you attending the Talladega Encampment over the weekend November 4-6, below is a list of suggested/required things to bring along with suggestions. Besides a tent and a sleeping bag, you should bring:poncho or raincoatplastic large enough to put Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1128476495607375892005-10-04T19:34:00.000-06:002005-10-04T19:41:35.613-06:00Pack Meeting Coming Up on Monday 10/10 at Discovery UMC==================================================================Folks,We've got a great program planned for next Monday, more fun and adventure! This next 30-day period is a peak period for us with Cubs. See the 9/28 update below. At the Pack meeting we will have a Boy Scout present information about our Talladega Encampament campout andCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1127956238224680552005-09-28T18:55:00.000-06:002005-10-02T19:51:11.390-06:00The October 10, 2005 Pack Meeting Will Be Action-Packed!==================================================Folks,We have 3 big things to accomplish at our October 10 Pack meeting 7 p.m. at Discovery UMC.1. You will turn in your popcorn fundraiser forms with a check for the COMPLETE amount on the forms. Customers should be paying you. You in turn write one check to "Pack 393" and turn in your form Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1126982231106294192005-09-17T12:32:00.000-06:002005-09-17T12:37:11.113-06:00Hurricane Katrina Contributions from 9/12/05 Pack Meeting====================================================Folks, I want to thank all of you who made generous contributions to the Hurricane Katrina collection effort at our recent Pack meeting. We collected $54.40 plus numerous blankets, books, games, bottled water, toys, and other goods. These were taken to the Scout Office in Liberty Park onCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1126666552113711402005-09-13T20:51:00.000-06:002005-09-13T20:55:52.116-06:00September 12 Pack Meeting Follow-Up=================================Parents, thanks for your attendance last night with your sons when we listened to Brian Peters of ABC 33/40 talk about weather. In order to complete the requirements for the Weather Belt Loop, please watch the weather forecast on tv with your son (33/40 would be a great choice!) for a few days and also look at the weather page Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1126059305563152552005-09-06T20:02:00.000-06:002005-09-06T20:16:01.850-06:00The September 12, 2005 Pack Meeting Is Coming Up!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Monday night, September 12 at 7pm at Discovery we will be having our first monthly Pack meeting of the Cub Scout year. Brian Peters, Weatherman at ABC 33/40 will be our featured guest. The boys will also have a fun activity to get them out of their seats and we will be recognizing many boys and Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1125246728053606752005-08-28T10:25:00.000-06:002005-08-28T10:36:55.820-06:00Leaders, the schedule for Flag Ceremonies and Skits is shown below for 2005-2006:September: Flag = Rogers, Skit = RonOctober: Flag = Beatty, Skit = RogersNovember: Flag = Bodden, Skit = CallahanDecember: Flag = Callahan, Skit = BeattyJanuary: Flag = Kent, Skit = Bodden, DykesFebruary: Flag = Cannady, Skit = Cannady, RosataMarch: Flag = Dykes (opening) and Rosata (closing), Skit = KentApril: Flag Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1124936632253957252005-08-24T20:15:00.000-06:002005-09-17T12:39:04.066-06:00Welcome Back to Pack 393 in the FALL 2005!We have an exciting year planned for the Cub Scouts in Pack 393. Below is a calendar of events planned for the year.....Aug 27 – Saturday 8:30 a.m. Discovery NEW SCOUTS/PARENTS MEETINGSept 12 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Pack Meeting)Oct 10 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discover (Pack Meeting)Nov 4/6 – Friday/Sunday Pack Campout at Talladega EncampmentNov 11 – Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1116185461074373512005-05-15T13:21:00.000-06:002005-05-15T13:31:01.080-06:00Pack 393 Is On Summer Vacation! But join us for our Summer Time Program..........-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Folks, Pack 393's 2004-2005 Pack program has run its course. We will be hosting our First Summer Time program with three optional activities this summer. See the April 22, 2005 posting below for details, times, and locations. Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1114869758561089012005-04-30T07:56:00.000-06:002005-04-30T08:02:38.563-06:004/30/05 Saturday Pack Picnic Update------------------------------------------Folks, the Pack 393 Picnic scheduled for today at Tannehill has been CANCELLED. Many of our events were going to be held in the dirt parking lots which will now be muddy. I was out there yesterday and there were many campers on the grassier areas that we could have used had they not been there. We appreciate your timeCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1114210916735376202005-04-22T16:37:00.000-06:002005-06-12T19:43:53.210-06:00Pack 393 Summertime 2005 Program-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the summer of 2005 Pack 393 will keep going strong with monthly Pack activities as part of its Summertime Program. Each month the boys can stay involved in Cub Scouting and build momentum into our 2005/2006 program year. We encourage the boys to come to each activity that they canCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1113356731730481332005-04-12T19:31:00.000-06:002005-04-22T11:32:54.190-06:00Updates from the April 11, 2005 Pack Meeting1. Our Pack 393 Spring Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at Tannehill State Park's Forge Pavilion. We will begin at 3 p.m. with games and activities, pause for dinner around 6 p.m., then begin our campfire program. Each den will need to bring the following:a. Each family bring their own picnic dinnerb. Flashlights or lanterns for when it gets Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1112671795768750652005-04-04T21:19:00.000-06:002005-04-04T21:31:52.863-06:00April 11, 2005 Pack Meeting Agenda and PlansFolks, we have our Pack Graduation Ceremony coming up next week at our April Pack meeting. If your son has completed his rank requirements he will receive his rank at either the April or May Pack meetings. However, as a group we recognize the boys with a "graduation" ceremony here at our April Pack meeting. Your sons will need some new uniform items forCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1109298367851440012005-02-24T20:22:00.000-06:002005-03-30T18:55:43.740-06:002005 Vulcan District Pinewood Derby RaceIf you enjoyed the Pinewood Derby race at Discovery in January, your racing career is not over. The Vulcan District, which basically includes those Packs in the Over-the-Mountain area of Birmingham, will have an open district-wide race on April 2, 2005. The location will be the McWane Center in downtown Birmingham. Please look at www.vulcandistrict.org for Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1109297958789019092005-02-24T20:15:00.000-06:002005-02-24T20:22:03.590-06:00Saturday March 12, 2005 Pack 393 Catfish Classic and Blue & Gold BanquetWhat: All scouts of Pack 393 (including family members) are invited to participate in a fun day of fishing, followed by an evening fish fry and Blue & Gold Banquet @ D.U.M.C. (Please wear your Pack 393 blue t-shirt to the fishing event and Class A uniform to the dinner/banquet.)**** NOTE ****These two events constitute our Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1107127421046733302005-01-30T17:15:00.000-06:002005-01-30T17:30:13.956-06:00February 14, 2005 Pack Meeting Update Folks, we have a great Pack Meeting planned for Monday February 14 at Discovery beginning at 7 p.m.. We will: recognize all the Pinewood Derby winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd). have the boys voting on cars in creative categories such as "Most Cool Looking"watch an awesome program from McWane Center, SCIENCE WITH A BANG!plus include the usual fun meeting Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1107126815254045522005-01-30T16:56:00.000-06:002005-01-30T17:27:09.170-06:002005 Pinewood Derby Results: I would like to thank all the parents for working with their boys to make yesterday's Pinewood Derby a tremendous success. Over 100 different cars raced down the track for nearly 8 hours of fun and excitement. It would not have been possible without the number of dedicated volunteers led by our Pinewood Derby Chairman, Clyde Tucker, who helped with the Friday night Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1104979278022521132005-01-05T20:28:00.000-06:002005-01-05T20:41:18.023-06:00Here are announcements to prepare for the January 10, 2005 Pack meeting: 1. We are back at Discovery this month! See everyone at 7 p.m. :>) 2. Wolves and Bear Cubs have one more chance to sign up for the "God & Me" religous medal. The program will run 6-8 weeks on one afternoon each week at Discovery. Not required for anything but "nice to have". 3. I hope you have begun Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1102473780713719112004-12-07T20:27:00.000-06:002004-12-07T20:43:00.713-06:00Pinewood Derby Schedule January 29,2005 (tentative) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday night registration at ?????????? 1/28/05 (recommended) (Races will flow one after the other; if we are ahead of schedule we will wait for scheduled race time. If we are behind we will race one after the other). 7:00-8:00 - Last minute registrationn (not recommended) Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1102472647191128552004-12-07T20:19:00.000-06:002004-12-07T20:45:33.780-06:00Announcements for the December 13, 2005 Pack meeting ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. We will be at Deer Valley Elementary again at 7 p.m. (Fun game scheduled). 2. We will collect gifts for Toys For Tots. Please bring an UNWRAPPED GIFT of $20 value or less to the December Pack meeting. 3. You will receive your Pinewood Derby car kit at the December 13 PackCubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1098415020337050612004-10-21T21:07:00.000-06:002004-10-21T21:17:00.336-06:00Location change for November and December Pack meetings!! Folks, previous announcements informed you that we would need an alternate location for our Monday, December 13, 2004 Pack meeting. It has recently come to our attention that we will also need to relocate for the Monday, November 8, 2004 Pack meeting as well since the worship hall at Discovery will be used in church functions on both Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1098233443182357132004-10-19T18:40:00.000-06:002004-10-19T18:50:43.183-06:00Announcements from the 10/11/04 Pack Meeting: 1. Popcorn sales forms are due to your den leader. Each den should make arrangements to pick up their popcorn at Discovery on the afternoon of Thursday November 4, 2004. 2. For those that ordered them new Pack t-shirts should be available at the November 8 Pack meeting. 3. Haunted Weekend forms are available at www.vulcandistrict.org. Pack 393Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1095643811405952842004-09-19T19:21:00.000-06:002004-09-19T19:30:11.406-06:00Below is the Schedule for Skits and Flag Ceremonies. Flag dens are also responsible for setup/cleanup of the Worship Center at Discovery UMC. September 2004 - Flag: Tarbox, Skit: Kidd October 2004 - Flag: Ng, Skit: Gonzalez November 2004 - Flag: Young, Skit: Bodden December 2004 - Flag: Kidd, Skit: Tarbox January 2005 - Flag: Gonzalez, Skit: Ng and Callahan/Pace February 2005 - Flag: Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1095643072782085782004-09-19T19:01:00.000-06:002004-09-19T19:33:05.046-06:00-------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/13/04 Pack Meeting Announcements and Reminders -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Pack 393 Bicyle Safety Rodeo on Sunday 9/26/04 at Discovery UMC lower parking lot. Times by rank: Tiger 2:oo p.m., Wolf 2:30 p.m., Bear 3:00 p.m., Webelo I 3:30 p.m., Webelo II 4:00 p.m. Wear your helmet. Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1094235551316888472004-09-03T12:17:00.000-06:002005-04-03T19:24:08.630-06:00Here is the Pack 393 2004-2005 Calendar as of 9/1/04Aug 28 – Saturday 8:30 a.m. Discovery NEW SCOUTS/PARENTS MEETINGSept 13 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discovery (Pack Meeting)Sept 26 – Sunday 2:00-5:00 p.m. Discovery (Bike Rodeo)Oct 11 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Discover (Pack Meeting)Oct 23 – Saturday/Sunday (overnight) Camp Winnataska (Haunted Weekend)Nov 8 – Monday 7:00 p.m. Deer Valley Elementary (Pack Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1075738126166692572004-02-02T10:08:00.000-06:002004-02-02T10:16:14.890-06:00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Blue & Gold Banquet at Bumpus Middle School Monday Feb. 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please email (Debbie Tarbox) ASAP debtarbox@charter.net to register if you have not done so already. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS : 6:30-7:15 Buffet Style Dinner - Pizza, Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1075736678750531482004-02-02T09:44:00.000-06:002004-02-02T10:16:25.873-06:00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Result of Pinewood Derby Race - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks to all the volunteers helped out in the Pinewood Derby. We couldn't do it without you! Congratulation to the following winners : TIGER 1st C. Heard 2nd N. Michel 3rd I. Said WOLF Cubmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163232.post-1070490970514739712003-12-07T16:36:00.000-06:002004-02-02T10:14:58.340-06:00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CALENDAR OF EVENTS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2nd Monday of every month - Pack Meeting 7pm @DUMC 1st Monday of every month - Leaders meeting 6pm @DUMC Jan 12 : Pack Meeting at DUMC 7pm, Meet the SNAKE MAN Jan 30 : 8:30pm - 10Pm Pinewood Derby Early Cubmasternoreply@blogger.com