Join your den for a day at the Texas Motor Speedway! PLEASE NOTE THAT MARCH 19 IS THE TICKET ORDER DEADLINE.
The NASCAR Nationwide Series returns to the high banks of the TMS on April 17 for the running of the O’Reilly Auto Parts 300. Scouts will have the opportunity to purchase $15 tickets to see the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice and the NASCAR Nationwide Series race on April 17. Additional adult/troop leader tickets will be discounted to $25 per ticket. Tickets will be in a special scout section with your troop’s seats blocked together. All Scouts/Packs and Troop Leaders must be in uniform. Come see the new stars of NASCAR battle for the Nationwide Series win at the Great American Speedway!
Your den leaders will have the registration form. Scouts $15, Adults/Leaders $25.
April is generally our “go to” person for all of our events but until we have a volunteer step up to be our event/outings POC (Point Of Contact), registrations for anything will have to be handled at the den level with a parent assigned to each event as the den’s POC. If you are interested in volunteering for this position, please contact Brad Conlon and/or April Driggers at cc@pack317.org or cubmaster@pack317.org, respectively.
March 10th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
The Salvation Army has asked for the help of the Longhorn Council’s Scouts as several of our local food banks are in desperate need of any and all non-perishable food item donations.
I gave them my word that Pack 317 would answer this call for help!
They are needing:
Packaged goods (rices, beans, pastas, stuffing, etc)
Canned goods (fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, sauces, etc)
Baby food
Baby formula
Please be bringing donations either to April Driggers home OR to your den leaders’ home. If you would like to bring your donation to Thursday night’s leader’s meeting – that would be great as well. And a final place to donate – we will have a table set up at Blue & Gold for families, scouts and dens that continue to collect to bring those donations there. That will be the LAST collection day and drop off place. The day following our Blue & Gold (Sunday, February 28) the donations will need to be delivered to their center. If I have any parent volunteers willing to drive the donations, please let me know otherwise, I will do it myself to get our donation to the center in a timely manner.
Please remember that we are all here to help our fellow neighbors… and seeing that they have a great need for forumula — we are also helping those that can’t help themselves. Remember, too, no donation is too small… everything adds up to be something big and wonderful… Please be generous with your donations and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your giving spirit!
Your Cubmaster,
April Driggers
February 9th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Today marks the 100th birthday of Boy Scouts in the United States!
And an article was featured on Scouting at the Fort Worth Star Telegram — read about it http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1953097.html
What a great movement to be a part of!
February 8th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
February 8th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Every year Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (on Lake Bridgeport) has opportunities for families the weekends before and after Spring Break. This year is no exception!
You can camp on Saturday night or, if you want more time in the wilderness, go early and camp Friday AND Saturday night… attend Chapel on Sunday and then pack up and head out — at either or BOTH of the events. You can attend this as a family, den or together with our Pack.
Please note that while the “official early bird registration deadlines” are listed here, if you want to ensure you’re camping WITH the Pack, ALL REGISTRATION FORMS need to be received by April Driggers at her home, no later than Saturday, March 6. This way, anyone from our Pack attending either event will have the opportunity to camp together. Checks need to be made payable to the Pack. I will obtain one check from our Treasurer and make payment with it. I set this date early enough to ensure that anyone registering for either event WILL obtain the early bird discounts.
Here is the information on both camping opportunities:
Cub Scout Family Adventures Camp
- Dates: March 13-14 (early registration ends 3/10 at 5pm)
- Early Bird Registration Fees: $27 (age 6 and up), $20 (age 2-5)
- Fees include: Camp T-shirt and patch, Saturday lunch, supper and snacks, a light breakfast Sunday, craft supplies and admission fees and exciting family fun!
- Registration forms can be found by clicking this link: 3-13-10 Family Adventures Camp
Spring Rocket Academy
- Dates: March 20-21 (early registration ends 3/17 at 5pm)
- Early Bird Registration Fees: $27 (age 6 and up), $20 (age 2-5)
- Fees include: Camp T-shirt and patch, Saturday lunch, supper and snacks, a light breakfast Sunday, craft supplies and admission fees and exciting family fun!
- Registration forms can be found by clicking this link: 3-20-10 Rocket Academy
February 8th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
For those of you looking to stay in the loop with the Mustang District – and you’re plugged into Facebook — look them up! It’s a great way to stay plugged in.
February 7th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.
If your sons wore their uniforms to church today, be sure to let your den leaders know so that they can earn their Scout Sunday patch!
February 7th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Have you purchased your tickets yet for the Blue & Gold banquet taking place February 27 from 4-6pm at Hidden Lakes Elementary? This is a NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT!
As I’m sure you’ve heard and read, the Blue & Gold Banquet is not only a celebration of the anniversary of Scouting, but it’s also our last time to be in the company of our Webelos II Scouts who will be crossing over into Boy Scouts and leaving our Pack.
And, as I’m sure you’ve heard we have a lot of fun things in store for you! A silent auction, cake decorating contest, den presentations, table decorating contest, photo opportunity and more! The Italian themed menu is sure to please even the pickiest of tastebuds.
So, be sure youre asking questions if you have one…and if not, we look forward to seeing you there!
Questions??? E-mail blueandgold@pack317.org
February 6th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Living in the DFW area affords us many unique opportunities. River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington has several interesting programs coming up that may be of interest to you as a family unit or even as a den outing. Read on…
Explore the unique characteristics of homing pigeons during the Animal Exploration at 2 pm, February 6 at River Legacy Living Science Center. This family-friendly observation will also include the opportunity to touch the pigeon. Afterward, stay and watch the release of the homing pigeon. RSVP to 817.860.6752. This event kicks off their month of bird activities, which includes the Great Backyard Bird Count on February 13!
January 31st, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
For those involved in the Pack Leadership either as a Member of the Pack Committee, through a leadership role such as Den Leader or Cub Master, there have been new training opportunities announced through the Mustang District.
Please visit the Training Page at our website. If you will scroll to the bottom, you will see the dates for the upcoming training. As more information such as times, costs, locations, etc. are given, we will update this page.
Remember, every Scout deserves a well trained leader!
For a quick link to that page, click HERE.
January 29th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
