Sunday, February 10, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Article on Patrol from Boy Scout Troop 681 in Washington Post
Please use the below link to access a story in the Washington Post about a patrol of 11 boys from St. James Boy Scout Troop 681.
Viking Patrol
Viking Patrol
Sunday, January 27, 2008
St. James Scout Mass - Feb 3
St. James will hold it's annual Scout Mass on Sunday, Feb 3 at 9am.
All Cub Scouts should arrive at Heller Hall no later than 8:30am in full uniform. We will process to the church at 8:45am. Scouts and their leaders will sit in reserved seats at the front of the church. Parents and siblings will sit on their own. Please plan on arriving early, since seating will be tight.
There will be a reception in Heller Hall immediately following the Mass. All family members are invited to the reception.
Scouting is a faith-based activity and the Scout Mass at St. James serves a dual purpose to both encourage scouts to embrace their faith and also demonstrate to our sponsor, St. James Church, the strength of the scouting movement within the parish. We hope to see you all there.
All Cub Scouts should arrive at Heller Hall no later than 8:30am in full uniform. We will process to the church at 8:45am. Scouts and their leaders will sit in reserved seats at the front of the church. Parents and siblings will sit on their own. Please plan on arriving early, since seating will be tight.
There will be a reception in Heller Hall immediately following the Mass. All family members are invited to the reception.
Scouting is a faith-based activity and the Scout Mass at St. James serves a dual purpose to both encourage scouts to embrace their faith and also demonstrate to our sponsor, St. James Church, the strength of the scouting movement within the parish. We hope to see you all there.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Spaghetti Dinner - Entertainment by: Mad Science!
Please join us for the Pack 681 Family Spaghetti Dinner! See the attached flyer for more information.
Thursday, January 24, 2008, Heller Hall: Dinner to start at 6:00pm sharp. All family members are welcome.
Families with last names beginning:
A-I Salads/ Bread or rolls
J-N Side Dishes
O-Z Desserts
Please bring serving utensils & dishes w/ name on it to reclaim at end of dinner. Pasta, sauce, meatballs, and refreshments provided by the pack.
Special Appearance by: Mad Science 6:45pm thru 7:30pm (Bring your cameras)
Thursday, January 24, 2008, Heller Hall: Dinner to start at 6:00pm sharp. All family members are welcome.
Families with last names beginning:
A-I Salads/ Bread or rolls
J-N Side Dishes
O-Z Desserts
Please bring serving utensils & dishes w/ name on it to reclaim at end of dinner. Pasta, sauce, meatballs, and refreshments provided by the pack.
Special Appearance by: Mad Science 6:45pm thru 7:30pm (Bring your cameras)
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Pinewood Fun
The Pinewood Derby was a huge success and much fun was had by all. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped, especially event organizers Ed and Laura Digges.
We are proud of our scouts for all the hard work they put into their derby cars. Their innovative designs and craftsmanship were second to none.
Below are a few pictures captured on Pinewood Derby Day that summarize the event in a way that words cannot. The final object is a video - a new experiment for this blog.
We are proud of our scouts for all the hard work they put into their derby cars. Their innovative designs and craftsmanship were second to none.
Below are a few pictures captured on Pinewood Derby Day that summarize the event in a way that words cannot. The final object is a video - a new experiment for this blog.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Pinewood Derby Fun & Timeline for 1/12/2008
Tonight's Pinewood warm-ups were exciting indeed. All present had a great time and anticipation is growing for the big race. Here are the details:
Pinewood Derby
Sunday, January 13:
12 noon Race officials arrive to complete final Race Day preparations. Give Ed Digges a call if you plan to assist as a Race Official. 8-12 adults are needed to ensure things run smoothly.
REGISTRATION: Registration for the Pinewood Derby will be $2 per scout to cover costs.
Sunday, January 13: 1:00pm Tigers arrive for Registration and Official Weigh-in.
1:30 Tigers begin racing.
1:30 Wolves arrive for Registration.
2:00 Wolves begin racing.
2:00 Bears arrive for Registration.
2:30 Bears begin racing.
2:30 Weblos1 and Weblos2 arrive for Registration.
3:00 Weblos1 begin racing.
3:15 Weblos2 begin racing.
3:30 Fastest Pinewoods Race for the Pack Trophy.
3:45 Single elimination for the Turtle Trophy begins.
4:00 All-comers (parents and non-scouts) race for fun
4:15 Clean up
Don’t forget to bring your completed booklets for your Religious awards/medals.
Rules were sent through email.
Pinewood Derby
Sunday, January 13:
12 noon Race officials arrive to complete final Race Day preparations. Give Ed Digges a call if you plan to assist as a Race Official. 8-12 adults are needed to ensure things run smoothly.
REGISTRATION: Registration for the Pinewood Derby will be $2 per scout to cover costs.
Sunday, January 13: 1:00pm Tigers arrive for Registration and Official Weigh-in.
1:30 Tigers begin racing.
1:30 Wolves arrive for Registration.
2:00 Wolves begin racing.
2:00 Bears arrive for Registration.
2:30 Bears begin racing.
2:30 Weblos1 and Weblos2 arrive for Registration.
3:00 Weblos1 begin racing.
3:15 Weblos2 begin racing.
3:30 Fastest Pinewoods Race for the Pack Trophy.
3:45 Single elimination for the Turtle Trophy begins.
4:00 All-comers (parents and non-scouts) race for fun
4:15 Clean up
Don’t forget to bring your completed booklets for your Religious awards/medals.
Rules were sent through email.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Merry Christmas Pack 681
Merry Christmas to all Pack 681 families.
Please see the below Norway Boy Scout Christmas Postcard and the related story by Karen E. Johansen.
Norway Boy Scout Christmas Postcard
Karen E. Johansen
In the 1920s-30s, the Norwegian Boy Scout Council printed this Christmas card projecting Scouting as being the better and Christian way for young boys to learn lessons on becoming men. In a world that was about to be once again torn apart by war, it was the right message. When the Nazis invaded Norway, Scouting was banned, and all references to it, such as this card were burned. The Nazis had a passion for burning anything that did not agree with their message of the master race.
The reason for the survival of this card was my father. As his family fled Norway with the German Army close behind, he grabbed the few personal items he could fit into a small case. He must have thought this single card of some value. Possibly, it was his way of remembering better times, or a hope for a better future as he joined others from his homeland in a battle for a better life.
I thought I would place a copy on the internet so others might remember two very important lessons.
1. The truth can never be destroyed by flame or hate. It lives on in the hearts of man.
2. No matter how hard someone try's to destroy the truth, is always has a way of surfacing.
Collector's Comments
Hallvard Slettebø
The first/oldest advertisement of this card is from December 1926 in the "Speideren", journal of the Norwegian Boy Scout Association. The postcard was sold by the publishers Windju Simonsen in Oslo for a price of NOK 0.15 (about 2 cents) per card. Windju Simonsen issued many books for boys and girls, where Scouts were the principal characters.
Scouting in Norway, together with several other organizations, was banned on September 11, 1941 by a decree from the German occupiers. The Association's assets were confiscated and all files destroyed. Scout units were ordered to hand in all equipment and uniforms. However, quite a lot of equipment and uniforms were saved from destruction and hidden until 1945.
Norwegian Scout postcards from before WWII are generally not very scarce, and fetch prices in the range of USD 10-30. Postcards sent from Scout camps are worth more, especially those cancelled with a special Scout camp postmark.
Please see the below Norway Boy Scout Christmas Postcard and the related story by Karen E. Johansen.
Norway Boy Scout Christmas Postcard
Karen E. Johansen
In the 1920s-30s, the Norwegian Boy Scout Council printed this Christmas card projecting Scouting as being the better and Christian way for young boys to learn lessons on becoming men. In a world that was about to be once again torn apart by war, it was the right message. When the Nazis invaded Norway, Scouting was banned, and all references to it, such as this card were burned. The Nazis had a passion for burning anything that did not agree with their message of the master race.
The reason for the survival of this card was my father. As his family fled Norway with the German Army close behind, he grabbed the few personal items he could fit into a small case. He must have thought this single card of some value. Possibly, it was his way of remembering better times, or a hope for a better future as he joined others from his homeland in a battle for a better life.
I thought I would place a copy on the internet so others might remember two very important lessons.
1. The truth can never be destroyed by flame or hate. It lives on in the hearts of man.
2. No matter how hard someone try's to destroy the truth, is always has a way of surfacing.
Collector's Comments
Hallvard Slettebø
The first/oldest advertisement of this card is from December 1926 in the "Speideren", journal of the Norwegian Boy Scout Association. The postcard was sold by the publishers Windju Simonsen in Oslo for a price of NOK 0.15 (about 2 cents) per card. Windju Simonsen issued many books for boys and girls, where Scouts were the principal characters.
Scouting in Norway, together with several other organizations, was banned on September 11, 1941 by a decree from the German occupiers. The Association's assets were confiscated and all files destroyed. Scout units were ordered to hand in all equipment and uniforms. However, quite a lot of equipment and uniforms were saved from destruction and hidden until 1945.
Norwegian Scout postcards from before WWII are generally not very scarce, and fetch prices in the range of USD 10-30. Postcards sent from Scout camps are worth more, especially those cancelled with a special Scout camp postmark.
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