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2016 Join Scouting Night Tuesday @7pm

It’s that time again! Pack 1863 will have our JSN / Pack Meeting this Tuesday, September 20th at 7 pm in the GBE cafeteria.  cub_scout_group_logos_sticker__92323

Many scouts will be earning their awards from Summer camps and then the scouts will participate in some fun games outside. Parents will have a brief info session with the leaders about this years Pack events, calendar and meetings. We will be answering all of your questions! This is our Registration Night, so bring your checkbook or credit card.

Please visit our Pack website: http://www.pack1863.com for information about our pack and this year’s calendar. If you enter your email address on the front page, you will receive updates with every new post for reminders about meetings and events. Also, join our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter!

 

 

Last Pack Meeting

Our last Pack Meeting of the school year will be tomorrow night. We will meet at 6:30 across the street at the park for a Pack picture. After the pic, we will head over to GBE for our meeting and promotion ceremony! Congratulations to all our Scouts on all their hard work this year and a BIG Thank You to all of our many volunteers who help bring a fun and memorable scouting experience to all the boys.  

Cancelled: Spring Family Campout

cancelledDue to the weather forecast predicting rain this weekend, we are cancelling the Spring Family Camp Out.

We are disappointed, but always have to plan for the changes in weather, especially with our Spring Camp outs. Camp fees will be refunded.

Pack Meeting Tonight!

We have our May Pack Meeting tonight at 7 p.m. This month’s theme is Kindness.

My Animal Friends A Scout Is Kind. How Does “My Animal Friends” Relate to This Point of the Scout Law? A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. It is important to be kind to all creatures great and small. This month we will explore ways to be kind to our animal friends.

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Spring Campout May 21-22

Join the fun at the PACK 1863 Spring FAMILY CAMP OUT

When: SATURDAY, MAY 21  (1:00) p.m. – SUNDAY, MAY 22 (12:00 p.m.)

Where:  Lake Fairfax      Campsites G9 and G10 

Camping   RSVP HEREjoinscouts4

Additional info can be found at www.pack1863.com

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Pack 1863 Bake Sale May 7

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Start your Baking, it’s time for our Annual Bake Sale! SignupGenius

Please consider volunteering your time with your Scout and donating some baked goods.  This sale helps in keeping cost of registration dues and other activities low.

Please make sure that all baked goods are individually wrapped and properly labeled. Please have all baked goods at sale by 9:45 a.m.

Don’t forget to have your Scout in uniform!

Sign your scout up for a shift here!

Date: 05/07/2016 (Sat.) 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Location: Giant @ Greenbriar

Pack 1863 Landscaping Project this Sunday 1-3 p.m.

img_0532It’s our weekend to give back!

Pack 1863 will meet at GBE this Sunday at 1 p.m. to weed, plant and spread mulch for the school.  This is a big annual service project for the boys and our way of showing our appreciation to GBE for their support of Pack 1863.

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  • The school will be closed, so no bathroom access.
  • Bring your yard tools! (rakes, spades,etc.)
  • Every extra pair of hands helps! The more participation we have during this short service project, the more we can show GBE how much we appreciate their support as our Charter Organization.

Sign Up to Help at Blue & Gold and the Pinewood Derby this weekend!

pinewood_derby_logoPack 1863 is looking for some help this weekend. With two BIG events this Friday and Saturday, we need some additional support from the Pack Family. Follow the link below to help out!

 

 

 

November Pack Meeting Tonight

Be there tonight at 7 p.m. for our Novemeber Pack Meeting!

April Pack Meeting Tonight!

Don’t  forget tonight is our April pack meeting at 7 PM. See you there!

April’s theme is Cheerful. 

Find ways to celebrate your family’s accomplishments and talk with them about how a positive attitude can make a difference!