Thursday, February 20, 2014

Blue & Gold Banquet


Hi all Scout Parents,

Just a quick reminder about our Blue & Gold Banquet tickets.  This Thursday is the last week you can purchase tickets for the Banquet. You can purchase your tickets from Art this Thursday at the Pack Meeting. If you are unable to make the Pack meeting, just e-mail me the number of tickets you would like to purchase off of Pack 329 Etsy account. marianneboyds@Comcast.net

Picture schedule

Webelos II Pictures at 4:00 p.m.

Webelos I Pictures at 4:30 p.m.

Tigers Pictures at 4:50 p.m.

The pledge is at 5:15,  Bears you can go then
Bears Pictures at 5:20 p.m.
Wolfs Pictures at 5:40 p.m.

Thanks,

Marianne

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Some News for the upcoming events


1,  Harlem Globetrotters $16.00 per ticket.  Jacksonville Memorial Arena on February 28th at 7:00 p.m.  Please arrive at 6:30.  Deadline to order your tickets is January 23rd.

2,  Pinewood Derby is just around the corner.  Check in is at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25th.  Because we have to enter every Scout in the computer with their car, no one can check in after 12 noon.
 
You can find the Pinewood Derby rules on the Pack Website.  http://pack329events.blogspot.com/
Bring your appetites.  We will be selling Hotdog combos for $2.00 each.  Extra hotdog is $1.00. Extra soda is $1.00. Extra chips is .50 cents. 
Pack 329 is asking for your help.  Please donating some cookies, cupcakes or brownies to this event.  
 
3,  Professional Pictures taken by Favorite Photography.  $10.00 for 2-5x7 pictures.  One will be a portrait of your scout and the other is a Den group picture.  The pictures will be taken at Blue & gold on March 1st.  Have your scout in his Class A uniform. 
 

4,  Cold Weather Camp out $8.00 per person at Fort Clinch Stat Park Located at 2601 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, Florida  Please arrive between 7:00a.m. and 10:a.m. on Saturday, February 8th.  Check  out is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.  The cost is 8:00 per person.  That includes, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday with Smores Saturday evening, and a light breakfast on Sunday morning
 
 

Monday, December 2, 2013

Camping at Little Talbot Island


Hi all Little Talbot Island campers, 

Check in is at 4:00 p.m. on Friday December 6th.  let the Ranger at the front gate know that you are with Pack 329.  They will give you a map to our camping sites.  

Some safety requirements.  These sites are not our normal group camping sites where we have a very large area for all of our tents.  These sites are individual two to three tents per sites. 

If you are on a site with three tents please park you vehicle in the common parking area. 

These sites also have fire rings on each one of them.  Please do not build a fire on your campsite.

According to BSA rules, every fire must have a BOLOO trained leaders watching the fire at all times.

There is a common area that the Pack will use for our evening fires. 

See below for assigned camp sites.  Some of our families will need to be on a site with three tents.  I have chosen larger sites for those families.  

Tigers & Bears will be on site 8
Wolfs will be on sites 4, 5, & 7
Webelos I will be on site 6
Webelos II will be on sites 1& 3
Trailer & Webelo II will be on site 2 

Here is a list of Scout families that will be camping. 

 Micheria (Tiger)
 Brengle. (Bear)
 Brown (Bear)
 Hobbs (Wolf)
 Myntti (Wolf)
 Brakenwagen (Wolf)
 Hardy (Wolf)
 Brennanman (Wolf)
 Beatty (Wolf)
 Kuntz (Webelos I)
 Myroup (Webelos I)1 large & 1 small tent.
 Favorite (Webelos II)
 Millican (Webelos II)
 Shultz (Webelos II)
 Bruce (Webelos II)
 Herr (Webelos II)
 Trailer & Boyds (Webelos II) is on site 2 

Thank you,
Marianne

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Camping at Patriots point was quite the adventure. 

Pack 329 will keep the adventure going with a Campout at Little Talbot Island in Jacksonville on December 6th through 8th.  Check in is at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Check out is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. 
 
The cost is $8.00 per person and that includes Breakfast and dinner on Saturday.  Sunday a light breakfast, Friday and Saturday evening smores around the campfire. 
 
 
  The Scouts will get first hand information about the island from a Ranger.  This is part of their Jr. Ranger Program.  
 
Your scout will also receive some belt loops and pins by participating in some Pack sports.
 
Please sign up  this Thursday at the Pack meeting.  This is the only day you can sign up at MCE.  You can go on line and sign up until November 30th. 
 
Web purchase site is.  http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Pack329
 

 

Monday, September 9, 2013

Spook-O-Ree Camping event

Hi all Scouts and Scout Parents,

We have a District Camping event coming up in October.  This Annual Spook-O-Ree campout is so much fun. Your scout will earn many belt loops as well as having the opportunity to shoot a BB gun and bow and arrow. They also have a fun spooky trail that is appropriate for all ages.

This is a two night event starting Friday October 25th - Sunday October 27th.  Pack 329 will provide breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday light breakfast.  The cost is $19.00 per person.  Children 4 and under are $5.00. 

I you would like to attend, please See Art at MCE in the MPR on Thursday September 19th from 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Signups will end on October 3rd. 

We will be camping at Echockotee located at 2513 Doctors Lake Dr, Orange Park.  Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2513+Doctors+Lake+Dr,+Orange+Park,+
You can check in on Friday October 25th at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Check out is on Sunday October 27th at 11:00 a.m.

Please go.    http://www.pack329.org/

More detailed information will follow as we get closer to the campout.

We are looking forward to having a great time.  

Thank you,
Marianne
Pack 329 Camp Master

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Looking forward to an amazig new year in Scoutning.


Cub Scouts

Pack 329 calendar of events for 2013 & 2014 school year.
 
Welcome  back Scouts
We have an exciting new year planned. Please save the following dates for our upcoming events.
More information will follow as we get closer to the event. 
 
First Pack meeting: Thursday September 5th from  6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mill Creek in the MPR. Then every third Thursday of each month thereafter.

Spook-0-Ree Camping : Saturday October 25th – 27th.  Camp Echockotee.  2513 Doctors Lake Dr, Orange Park. Check in at 5:00 p.m. Friday.

Patriots Point Camping: Saturday November 9th. Camp on an Aircraft Carrier.  Located at Patriots point in South Carolina.  Can arrive as early as 9:a.m. on Saturday.  Must be signed up on or before September 5th. 2013.

Fort Clinch State Park Fernandina: Friday December 6th – 8th.  Check in at 5:00 p.m. Friday.  Check out on Sunday by 11:00 a.m.

Christmas party: Saturday December 14, At Mill Creek Multi Purpose Room 4:00 to 7:00.

Little Talbot Island State Park: Cold weather Campout!  This is for one night.  Saturday January 10th.  Can arrive as early as 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.  

Pinewood Derby: January 25th, 2014. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Blue & Gold Banquet: Tentatively it will be held on Saturday March 1, 2014
 Princes Place Reserve State Park: Saturday April 18th – 20th. Check in at 5:00 p.m. Friday.  Check out on Sunday by 11:00 a.m

Tuesday, May 7, 2013


Hi all scout families,

We have some very important signup information for you.

Sharks

Thursday May 9th is the last day you can sign up to go and see the Sharks football team  in action.  They are playing at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on June 1st at 7:00 p.m. The game is Sharks vs. Pittsburgh Power.  Scouts are Free and adults are $14.00 each.

 End of the Year Summer Party at Camp Blanding
State Road 16 West Bldg 2300 Avenue A, Starke, FL 32091
Signups are continuing the Camp Blanding end of the year Pack party.  It is on June 8th at 11:00 a.m.  Our pack will be given a mini tour of the Museum and the rest will be a self guided.  We also have a pavilion on the lake for a picnic lunch.  The pack will supply the food and drinks.  This event is free to our pack.  Dead line for all signup is on May 30th.

We need some adult volunteers to help with keeping a watchful eye on our children.  Please complete the Safe Swim Defense course and get certified.  It only take 20 minutes.  Here is the link to MyScouting through BSA. https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/eLearning.aspx   If you are a MyScouting member all you need to do is log in and go to Safe Swim Defense course.  If you are not a member, you can create an account to become one. We can use as many people to be certified as possible.  We can never be safe enough when it comes to our children in the water.

Once you are certified please e-mail Art and let him know.  His e-mail address is coastiegmc@comcast.net  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Murabella Pool Party
A Pool Party to kick off the new year in scouting. Every year we have a pool party to welcome everyone back.  The party will be held at Murabella Pool on August 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Signups for this event will be in July.  You will be contacted by me through e-mail.

National Summertime Award
If you scout goes to the three above Pack events or a total of three BSA and Pack event combined they will receive the National Summertime Award.

Patriots Point
Last but not least.  We are still taking reservation for Patriots Point.  I had ordered 20 extra spots and now there are only 18 left.  The camping trip is on Saturday, November 9th and 10th. It is a one night campout.  there is a non refundable fee of $15.00. The $15.00 will go toward the total purchase price o $72.00 each.  Please see Pack 329 Web site for detailed information.  Go under Camping Dates.  http://cubscoutpack329.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Suns Game


Hi everyone,

 

Pack 329 is going to the Jax Suns game on May 10th at 7:05 p.m. The cost is 10:50 per person.  Signups expire on April 25th.  Art will be in the Multipurpose room with the sign up sheet. 

 

Thanks,

Marianne

Friday, January 11, 2013

Events


Pinewood Derby: This will be held in January 26, 2013 . Check in starts at 11:00 and cut off is at 12:00 noon. It will be held at MCE in the MPR. We will be selling Hot dog combos for $2.00 extra hot dog $1.00. So come hungry. 

 

Cold weather camp out: This is one night from Saturday to Sunday morning. It will be on February 2nd and check out on February 3rd by 11:00 a.m. $7.00 per person. Dead line for signups are January 24th.  We will have chili for lunch on Saturday and Hamburgers & hot dogs for dinner on Saturday evening.  Sunday will be a light breakfast.

Go to the Events section of this Blog and see all the up coming events.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Current Events for December and January


This Thursday December 20th at our Pack Meeting, we have allot to cover. Information on upcoming camping trip as well as handing out Pinewood Derby Cars, Popcorn Awards and a raffle for a super soaker.

Pinewood Derby Race will be held at Mill Creek Elementary School in the MPR.  Car check in will be at 11:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday January 26th.  Hot dogs chips and soda combo will be sold for $2.00. 

Friday, November 16, 2012


All Scouts and Scout parents,
 
We are so happy to have our annual Christmas party. This event is lots of fun and time for everyone to share their favorite dishes.
 
Please click on your den link below and sign up for the pot luck Christmas party that will be held on Saturday December 8th at 4:30 p.m.
 
Party location is at Mill Creek Elementary School in the Multi Purpose Room.
 
It will be lots of fun and some games for the kids to play. There is a gift exchange game we play every year. Siblings are welcome to play.  Please make sure that every child that participates in the game brings wrapped gift.  Do not spend any more than $5.00 on each gift and make it gender neutral.

There is a special traditional game that everyone will enjoy.

Tiger
Wolf
Bear
Webelo I
Webelo II


Monday, November 5, 2012

MOSH Camp -In

Hi Everyone,

See the below links to view some You Tube videos of our MOSH weekend. 

http://www.youtube.co/watch?v=dQqCq44QSCU


http://youtu.be/9nDHot4ZzAc


http://youtu.be/kaDEzPI3w88

MOSH ARRIVAL

Plan to arrive at the museum (front doors) at 6:30PM. MOSH Staff will be in the front lobby to welcome campers. Designated MOSH parking is located behind the museum in the parking lot surrounded by Friendship Park, MOSH, and the Main Street bridge. This is the only parking lot that will be monitored by MOSH security.

Campers will be provided with a late night pizza snack, but should
eat dinner before attending the program.
In the morning donuts, milk, juice, and coffee will be served.
Finally, some things to bring for the program:


Pillow Toothbrush/Toothpaste


Flashlight Sleeping Bag or Blankets


(only adults may bring air mattresses)


Campers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes that can be worn during the program and


as sleeping attire. Please pack lightly, as space is limited. All bags/bedrolls brought into the museum should have the owner’s name and phone number attached to the item.
 
Please be aware, there will be no leaving and returning once the camp-in has begun unless there is an emergency.

Camp-In Schedule

Below is a sample itinerary for the events scheduled at a typical camp-in. Times are flexible and are only intended as a guideline.

6:30 pm Check-in & Orientation


7:00 pm Planetarium Show


8:00 pm Late Night Pizza Snack


8:45pm Rooftop Access


9:00 pm Science or Animal Show 9:45 pm Museum Time


10:30 pm Movie in Wachovia Conference Room (G Rated), unless otherwise requested.


11:00 pm Lights Out! Lights throughout the museum will be turned


off/dimmed and campers will be asked to lower their voices &


prepare for bed.


6:30 am Rise & Shine- Breakfast is served!


7:00 am After breakfast, campers can begin gathering their belongings and


get ready to leave.

7:30 am All campers should be picked up and on their way home.
 





 



 


 


 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012


 
We have another fun filled campout scheduled for Saturday November 10th.  It is a one night campout at MOSH. We will be spending a night a sleeping with the dinosaurs.

Campers will enjoy an Extreme Science show, taste Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, experience 360 degrees of awesomeness in the new Bryan Gooding Planetarium, and more.  But beware - Dinos snore!

The cost is $40.00 per person.  You only have two weeks to sign up for this adventure.  Art will be at MCE in the MPR from 5:30 to 7:30 this Thursday for signup's.  No sighnup's can be acepted after October 26th.  MOSH has a rule about children under 4 years old are not permitted to attend. 
 
6:30pm  Check-In Saturday November 10th

7:00pm  Planetarium Show "Zula Patrol: Down to Earth"

8:00pm  Late Night Pizza Snack

8:45pm  Extreme Science Show

9:45pm  Museum Time

10:30pm  Movie
 
11:00pm  Lights Out!

6:30am  Rise & Shine

7:00am  Donuts & OJ  (Coffee for adults)

7:30am  Have a nice day!

Please note that pizza will not be served until later in the evening.  It is highly recommended that participants eat dinner before coming to the camp-in.  Children will need to bring sleeping bags but because space is limited, only adults may bring air mattresses.  Sleeping will be permitted anywhere on the first floor (except the Naturalist Center) and in the Prehistoric Predators exhibit on the second floor.  Please be on time.

Participants arriving late will not be permitted into the planetarium show.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Fundraising Dinner


This Thursday at Mill Creek Elementary in the Multipurpose room we are having a fundraising dinner for Cub Scouts. A $3.00 per plate donation will help towards the purchase of pinewood derby cars for all scout.  Dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  We are having Pot roast with mashed potatoes & brown gravy, mac & cheese, carrots & string beans.  drinks are also included. Food will be available on a first come first serve basis.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Spook-O-Ree


Spook-O-Ree October 12 -14
Camp Shands Traveling Directions
Camp Shands is located at 1453 Baden Powell Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640

32640
To Camp Shands from South Jacksonville:
  • Take BLANDING BLVD(FL-21) south – go approx. 36 mi
  • Follow FL-21 through KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
  • Continue to MELROSE on FL-21 – go approx. 3 mi
  • Turn LEFT on BADEN POWELL RD – go approx. 2.7 mi
  • Arrive at camp for your Scouting adventure!


This weekend is our upcoming campout at Camp Shands located at 1453 Baden Powell Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640.

In efforts to eliminate waste, everyone please bring you own cups with lids. We will have water and Lemonade available all day. 

Please do not bring your bikes to this campout.  The boys will be so busy with the scheduled activities there will be no time for anything else.

Check in is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  When you arrive at Camp Shands on Friday, there will be someone to check you in.  We will be at campsite 5.  Once you arrive in campsite 5 please check in with your Den leaders or myself and I will set you up with your dens.
 


 

Due to the high volume of families that are going to be in our campsite please unload all your gear and park your vehicles in the parking lot near campsite 1. This is for everyone's safety especially the children that are going to be running around. 
Camp Shands will provide an itinerary for the full day with all the activities.  The following information below is what we will be doing on the off times.     
Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Camp fire with Mike & Smores

Saturday Morning we will be serving breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Cleanup 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Saturday lunch will be from 12: noon to 1:00 p.m. Cleanup 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

All activities will end at 4:00 p.m.

Dinner will be 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Cleanup 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

7:00 Fire Ring. 

Spooky trail starts at 7:30 p.m. for younger scouts. 

8:30 p.m. to 9:30 Back at camp with Mike and Smores.

Lights out at 10:30 p.m.

Sunday Light Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Cleanup 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
 
Devotional 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Check out by 11:00 a.m.