Thursday, August 29, 2019

1st Pack Meeting/Calendar for Year/Bruins Game tickets

Good Evening Pack!

We are getting ready to start our year and wanted to share some important information with you.  In addition, you will find a pdf attached with the calendar of the Pack Events for the year.  All dates and times are subject to change.  Your den leaders will have additional meeting times for you.

Monday September 16th from 6:30-7:30
We will be hosting a fall scout registration drop in night - this is a great opportunity to bring your friends who are interested in signing up.  Make sure to spread the word.  It is also a good night to pay your dues for the year.  Again this year, dues will be $95 for the first scout and $85 for each additional scout.

Thursday September 19th at 6:30
Our First Pack Meeting of the Year!  We also kick off our fall popcorn fundraiser.

Monday October 14th at 1pm
The Boston Bruins are hosting Scout Day on Monday, October 14th at 1 PM (Columbus Day) vs. Anaheim! We have special priced $50 Balcony tickets available for all scout groups and families. Signups will only be live until 5pm on Thursday September 5th as we do not want the game to be sold out.  Money is due no later then the first pack meeting on Thursday September 19th.  Cash, Check or Venmo will be accepted.  Please sign up at this link. 


Uniforms/Scout Store
Just a reminder - we only require the shirt, neckerchief, slide, belt and book.  The hats and pants/skorts are optional - however, please make sure your child shows respect with their uniform including tucking the shirt in.  A reminder to all that the Scout Store moved this summer to 2 Tower Office Park, Woburn MA 01801.  Drive around the building and the door is near the loading dock.  Expanded hours – For September and October, our hours are Monday & Tuesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Wednesday thru Friday 9:30 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm.   Closing for Remodeling – from September 16th through September 20th remodeling the store and hope to be reopening on Saturday the 21st.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

YIS,
Your Pack Committee

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Last 2 Summer Pack Events Sunday the 18th and Saturday the 24th

Hello Pack 722,

First Event - Blue Hills Hike

This Sunday August 18th is the Blue HillsTrail Hike......the trail is a 8 mile hike (all off road) with elevation changes in the terrain.   There are no bathrooms, so digging cat holes would be our only course of action and there are no places to replenish water bottles (carrying potable water for entire hike).  Class A uniforms are mandatory because this is a historical hike.

Its been said before but I'll say it again,  this hike isn't intended for the younger Scouts.   They have their hiking opportunities during our Town Forest cleanup hikes and will have an opportunity to complete longer hikes when they are older.

We will be stopping approximately half way through the hike to eat.  

Due to the length of the hike (5-6 hours), we will meet promptly at 8am.   The meeting spot is the Blue Hills Trailside Museum 1904 Canton Ave Milton, MA.  We will send word to those attending if we switch the meeting spot.

If you plan on attending, please reach out to Mark Pothier via text with your name as well as email address to 781-454-8214.  He will be organizing the event and will need to be able to contact you in case of severe weather.

Second Event - Moulton Park Clean Up

On Saturday, August 24th we will be having a Town Park clean up service project.  This is perfect for any aged scout.  We start at 9am and will meet at Moulton Park off Cedar Street.  Please remember to wear appropriate Footwear and Dress According to the weather.  In addition, don't forget your Water, Snacks, Bug spray, Sun Screen, Gloves, Trash Bags.  There is no requirement to wear your uniform.  

Looking forward to finishing this summer out strong.

Yours In Scouting
Your Pack Committee

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Marblehead Hike - Saturday August 3rd

Hello Pack 722,

This Saturday August 3 is the Marblehead Hike......the trail is a 6 mile hike along pavement through historical Marblehead and finishes in Salem.   We are not sure what the bathroom options will be during this hike (anticipate none for at least the first 3 miles) and there are no places to replenish water bottles (carrying potable water for entire hike).  Also, the weather for Saturday  morning is sunny and 86 degrees.....hot.  Class A uniforms are mandatory because this is a historical hike.

Its been said before but I'll say it again,  this hike is not designed for younger Scouts.   They have other hiking opportunities during our Town Forest cleanup hikes and will have an opportunity to complete longer hikes when they are older.

Due to the length of the hike (4.5-6 hours), we will meet promptly at 8:15 am.   The meeting spot is in the long term parking lot at New Liberty St. and Essex St in Salem.  It is across from Peabody Essex Museum and East India Square Mall.  Once all have arrived, we will carpool to the start in Marblehead.  

If you plan on attending, please reach out to Mark Pothier via text with your name as well as email address to 781-454-8214.  He will be organizing the event.

YIS,
Your Pack Committee