PACK 1863
Den Meeting Night
April 19
6:30-7:30

Our April Pack Meeting is Tuesday April 2 starting at 7 p.m.A scout is loyal to his Family, his friends, his Pack or his team. What does it mean to be Loyal? Part of being loyal, means that you support the people who count on you. What are some ways that you can support others and show that you are a loyal scout?



Jan 9 7 pm Pack Meeting
Jan 13 2-5 pm Wheels and Weights Clinic (bring your own weights)
Jan 19 6:30-8 pm Pinewood Derby Registration Night
Jan 20 10 am RACE DAY!!
Jan 23 6:30 pm Den Meetings
NovemberA SCOUT IS REVERENT. HOW DOES “CUBS GIVE THANKS” RELATE TO THIS POINT OF THE SCOUT LAW?
During this time of the year, we give thanks for the bounty we have received. Giving thanks is an expression of our inner strength and confidence based on our trust in a higher power.
Our Pack meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 2nd.
November 4- Bag and Flyer Hand Outs in the Neighborhood.
(meet at GBE at 8:45 a.m.)
November 11- Donation Collections
(meet at GBE at 8:45 a.m.)
Every Year Pack 1863 is a proud supporter of Scouting for Food. This event happens the first two Saturdays in November. We join other local Packs, Girl Scout Troops and Boy Scout Troops to collect donated food and necessities from our Greenbriar neighbors to help our community. We meet at GBE at 9:00 a.m. sharp! Please sign in when you arrive and join your Den. The first Saturday we will be distributing the flyers and plastic bags, returning to collect donations on the following Saturday. This is a great opportunity for the boys to give back to their larger community and help our neighbors. Pack 1863 Cub Scouts will earn a Community Service Patch for this event.

Scouting for Food
Our mission is to collect non-perishable food items on behalf of Western Fairfax Christian Ministries Food Pantry (www.wfcmva.org), which provides assistance to families right here in our community, regardless of religion. The food we collect will fill the food pantry shelves for 5-6 months.
The items listed below are needed to help others (especially those with an *).
| Canned Fruit (peaches, pears, pineapple, fruit cocktail, etc.) | Canned Beans (pinto, red, baked, etc.) | Canned Meats & Fish (chicken, ham, spam, beef stew, tuna, salmon, etc.) |
| Canned or Boxed Family Meals w/Meat included | Boxed Potatoes & Stuffing | Tomato Paste, Whole Tomatoes, Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce |
| Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils (1 lb. Pkg or smaller) | Box/Bag Rice (2 LB. Pkg), Mac & Cheese | * Personal Hygiene Products (bar soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) |
| Granular Sugar (2 lb. pkg) | Spaghetti Sauce | * Toilet Paper & Feminine Products |
| Dry Pasta (all kinds) | Jell-O | * Dishwashing & Laundry Detergent |
| Juices, Evaporated Milk | Cooking Oil – 24oz | Canned Vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.) |
| Oatmeal, Grits | Pancake Mix & Syrup | Canned Soups (all kinds) |
| Peanut Butter & Jelly | White Flour (2 lb. pkg) | Canned Pasta (SpaghettiOs, ravioli, etc.) |
Please leave your bag of donated items outside your front door by 9:00 am on Saturday, November 11th.
Please – No expired items, glass containers, frozen or perishable food!
Thank you for your support!

Sorry, Late Notice folks! 
We do have a Pack Meeting tonight at 7 pm. We will be short some Leaders, but I have a pretty cool Science demo planned for the scouts. So don’t miss it!
Our annual Blue and Gold event will be this Friday night (March 10). This is the Cub Scouts “birthday party” and annual celebration of Cub Scouts. This year we will also be hosting our Arrow of Light and Crossing Over Ceremonies the same night. These ceremonies will recognize our 5th grade Webelo II scouts and celebrate their experience and hard work in the Cub Scouts. They can then do a Crossing Over ceremony which symbolizes their promotion from Cub Scouts and the beginning of their adventures as Boy Scouts. Please join us in celebrating Cub Scouts and our Webelos. Thank you to the parents who have supported the boys and the pack throughout their journey!


We have patches to hand out, games and a fun STEM activity planned for tonight’s meeting.
Friends Near and Far A Scout Is Friendly. How Does “Friends Near and Far” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law? A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects the beliefs and customs of others. “Friends Near and Far” reminds us that we are part of something bigger than our own community. By living the Scout Law, we are accepting of the world’s peoples and their values.

January Theme —Obedient
This month you have had great adventures, but you have also learned about always doing your best and obeying the Scout Law. Rules and laws are important. Following the rules and laws help make our community a better place to live because there is order. I challenge each of you to do your best each day to make your community better by obeying not only the rules and laws of your home, school, and community, but by following the Scout Law each and every day. Remember, a Scout is obedient.