Cub Scout Pack 3149

District Pinewood Derby, Saturday, May 5, 2012. Jenison Junior High, 8295 20th Avenue, Jenison. The top 3 winners in each rank are eligible to race in the District Pinewood Derby race.  A separate email will be sent to those families. 

Walk for Water, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00am at Huizenga Park (the upper parking lot) in Zeeland. The leader in charge of this event is Jeff Bergstrom. Please meet at Huizenga Park in the upper parking lot by 10:45am. If you have any question please contact Jeff Bergstrom at bergstrom96@earthlink.net. Please note: Scouts may NOT wear their blue “Do Your Best" t-shirt OR their Class A uniform to this event. It is against BSA policy for scouts to be in uniform when raising money for another organization.

Pack Meeting/Spring Clean Up - Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 7:00pm. We will be meeting at the Memorial Park in Hudsonville for a “Spring Cleaning” service project and to hand out awards. 

Scouting for FoodSaturday, March 17, 2012This is a service project that is done by both the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  The outing is usually from 9:00am to noon.  The scouts will go door to door collecting items to be donated to a local food pantry.  

Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7:00pm at South Blendan Reformed Church, corner of 48th and Port Sheldon.Crossover - This is a ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Webelos II and their “crossing over” into the Boy Scout Troop.  There will be refreshments provided by the pack and the Webelos II parents.  There will also be a presentation about the upcoming Walk for Water outing.   Please plan on attending to show your support for all of the hard work the Webelos II have done through their years in Cub Scouts.

Attached is the Pinewood Derby Race Schedule.  The Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, March 10 at South Blendan Reformed Church.  The Church is on the corner of Port Sheldon and 48th Street.  All families are welcome to arrive at the race at any time to cheer on their fellow scouts.  Upon arrival at the church, please check your scouts car in with the Boy Scouts.  The Boy Scouts are responsible for checking the weight, length, and width of the cars.  The cars will also be checked to be sure that the base will clear the track.  The pinewood derby rules are also attached below.Jeff Bergstrom and an Assistant Scoutmaster from Troop 146 will supervise the Boy Scouts.  Jeff will make the final decision regarding eligibility of each car to be sure that all rules have been followed and to ensure a fair race for all scouts.  When check-in is complete the cars will be impounded until the race begins.The scale will be available at the church, beginning at 6:45pm, the evening before the race if you need to weigh the car.  You can also use the scale in the entrance of the Hudsonville post office.  Supplies will be on hand the day of the race if adjustments need to be made to the car….drill, glue gun, etc.The Hudsonville Venture Crew will be hosting a concession stand at the race.  The money that is raised will go toward the Crews trip to Philmont this summer.  Please support them as they prepare for their trip.If you have any questions regarding the Pinewood Derby please contact Jeff Bergstrom by email at bergstrom96@earthlink.net.

If anyone is interested in picking up additional popcorn to sell, Kristin Huyser will be at the South Hudsonville Storage Unit on Saturday, March 3 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  South Hudsonville Storage is located at 4254 Central Parkway, Hudsonville. Enter through the gate and proceed straight ahead until you get to the fence.  Turn right and the pack’s storage units are 519 and 520.  Kristin will be set up outside the units. Please contact Kristin if you have any questions, huyserk@yahoo.com.

Pack Families- Sunday, February 5 is Scout Sunday.  Families that attend Holy Redeemer Parish please note the following: Boy scouts, cub scouts, girl scouts, venturers and leaders are asked to attend either 9:00am or 11:00am mass on that day in uniform to recognize "a scout is reverent”.  In the past, scouts have helped ushers hand out missles and bulletins before and after mass.  If you are able to help in any ministry that you currently are serving in (alter serving, choir, etc) please try to make those arrangements.   If you have information about how Scout Sunday is being recognized in other churches, I would be happy to pass that information on to families in the pack. Alicia TuttPack 3149, Committee ChairHudsonville, MIatutt68@charter.net

This e-mail is in follow-up to the 2012 summer camp informational flyer that was distributed last night at the pack meeting. Attached, you will find the informational flyer with all of the directions for completing the necessary camp forms, which are also attached. Please take the time to read the attached material if you are planning on attending camp (either you or your child).  Please note, If you need to complete an application to become a registered leader, the directions are included in the flyer. Camp forms and payment are due by Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at bhooper01@yahoo.com or 616-896-1421 before 9 p.m. Barb HooperPack 3149 Camp Coordinator

2012 Cub Scout Winterfest Where:  Hagar Park, 8134 28th Avenue, Jenison When:  February 11, 2012 Opening Ceremony begins at 9:30am Cost:  $8.00 for scouts/siblings and $5.00 for adults. All participants will receive lunch and a patch. All money is to be turned in to Kevin Tutt by Friday, February 3.  Put on your winter clothes and come join the Lakeshore District at the annual Cub Scout Winterfest!  Play games, shoot slingshots, learn about dog sledding, earn advancement and have fun!!  Lunch will be provided and parents and siblings can join in the fun. Kevin Tutt is the leader in charge of this event.   Only those individuals who have submitted payment by the deadline will be registered.  Checks should be made out to Pack 3149 or have the exact amount in cash and be in a sealed envelope with the name of the event and the names of the participants.  Please contact Kevin at 901-9592 to make arrangements to drop your registration off to him. Alicia Tutt Pack 3149, Committee Chair, Hudsonville, MI atutt68@charter.net