New parade line up #18A!
Once again, our Cubmaster, Bob Harding, will lead us in the annual Falls Church Memorial Day Parade down Park St. Here are the plans:
Sunday, May 25
Meet at the Scout House between 2pm and 5pm - show up anytime between 2 and 5 and stay as long as you can. We will be constructing a train float. Wear old clothes suitable for painting, etc. We hope to wrap things up with a hot dog roast. We need lots of help - we always deliver an awesome float!
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
Meeting place: Parade slot # 18B, near the intersection of West St. and Greenwhich
Time: Arrive no later than 1pm
Dress: Full scout uniform and comfortable shoes
Bring: Water bottle, rain jacket, if threat of rain
Parents can march with their scouts or pick up scouts at the end of the parade route. This event is great fun - both the float construction and the parade. The boys love handing out candy and marching in the parade.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Found at Pack Meeting: Blue Old Navy Fleece Jacket
If you lost it, contact Victor Bieniek at 703-855-8428 (Cell) or vbieniek@gmail.com
Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Pack 681 in the Memorial Day Parade!
Once again, our Cubmaster, Bob Harding, will lead us in the annual Falls Church Memorial Day Parade down Park St. Here are the plans:
Sunday, May 25
Meet at the Scout House between 2pm and 5pm - show up anytime between 2 and 5 and stay as long as you can. We will be constructing a train float. Wear old clothes suitable for painting, etc. We hope to wrap things up with a hot dog roast. We need lots of help - we always deliver an awesome float!
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
Meeting place: Parade slot # 21B, near the intersection of West St. and Greenwhich
Time: Arrive no later than 1pm
Dress: Full scout uniform and comfortable shoes
Bring: Water bottle, rain jacket, if threat of rain
Parents can march with their scouts or pick up scouts at the end of the parade route. This event is great fun - both the float construction and the parade. The boys love handing out candy and marching in the parade.
Other reminders:
May 22: Last Pack Meeting of the Season at Cherry Hill Park
June 5: Planning Meeting: St. James Knecht Gym Conference Room
Committee Members, Den Leaders, and two volunteers from each den should attend. This is when we plan out the program for the 2008-2009 scouting year. We need volunteers to coordinate pack events. We will also vote to fill open positions. There will be food... All are invited - help shape the program for next year!
June 7-8: Spring Family Campout at Camp Wilson
Don't miss this exciting campout with the great campfire as its centerpiece.
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Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
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Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
Friday, May 16, 2008
Reminder: Pack Meeting May 22, 7pm
What: Last Pack Meeting of the Season
Where: Cherry Hill Park Pavillion
When: Thursday, May 22, 7pm
Please join us for the last pack meeting of this season! We will have skits and songs, cheers, advancement, and bridging. All ranks bridge to the next level - Tigers to Wolves, Wolves to Bears, Bears to Webelos, and Webelos to Webelos 2. The pack will provide new neckerchiefs for the scouts.
Join us for an evening of fun and recognition.
In case of inclement weather, please stay tuned to the pack blog for last minute updates (e.g., if we decide to move the meeting indoors)
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Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
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Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
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Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Reminder: Committee Meeting: Thursday, May 8, 7pm, Thoreau Middle School
This is a reminder that we'll have our May committee meeting at 7pm this Thrusday, May 8 at Thoreau Middle School. I look forward to seeing you there.
All dens - please send a representative.
This is our last committee meeting prior to the planning meeting on June 5th planning meeting. Please save the date for June 5th. This is the meeting where we plan out the program for next year. Please help us determine our program for 2008 - 2009.
Upcoming dates:
Pack Hike / Jam on the Trail: May 10
Last Pack Meeting of the Season: May 22 (boys bridge to next rank)
Memorial Day Parade: May 25-26
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Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
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Visit the pack blog at:
http://pack681-stjames.blogspot.com/
Contact the pack at:
sjpack681@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tornado Safety Saves Lives
The below was sent from Arlington Alert - see details at the bottom of the post.
Know the difference between a tornado watch and warning:
Tornado watch: Tornadoes could develop in your area. Stay tuned to your local radio, TV or NOAA weather radio for further information and possible warnings. Be prepared to take cover if necessary.
Tornado warning: A tornado has been sighted or has been indicated by NWS Doppler radar. Warnings are given to individual counties or cities and include the tornado's location, direction and speed. If you are in or near its path, seek shelter immediately.
A weather alert radio is an important part of being ready for an emergency. These radios will deliver weather watches and warnings from the local National Weather Service offices, 24 hours a day. They can be programmed to receive alerts for specific areas, and some have a tone alert that will activate a weather radio even if the audio is turned off.
If a Tornado is Headed Your Way:
Shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. Go to the building's basement. If there is no basement, move to a small, windowless interior room such as a closet, bathroom or interior hall on the lowest level of the building. Be sure to use the stairs to reach the lowest level, not an elevator. Protect your body from flying debris with a heavy blanket or pillows.
Take precautions if you can not get to a substantial buildings. If you are in:
Open buildings (shopping malls, gymnasiums or civic centers): Try to get into the restroom or an interior hallway. If there is no time to go anywhere else, protect yourself right where you are by getting up against something that will support or deflect falling debris. Protect your head by covering it with your arms.
Automobiles: Get out of your vehicle and try to find shelter inside a sturdy building. A culvert or ditch can provide shelter if a substantial building is not nearby — lie down flat and cover your head with your hands. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass or bridge, because debris could get blown under them or the structures themselves could be destroyed.
Outdoors: Try to find shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. If no buildings are close, lie down flat in a ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands.
Mobile homes: Do not stay in mobile homes. You should leave immediately and seek shelter inside a nearby sturdy building or lie down in a ditch away from your home, covering your head with your hands. Mobile homes are extremely unsafe during tornadoes
Sent by Arlington County OEM to All users (e-mail) through Arlington Alert
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- Tell a friend about Arlington Alert by forwarding this e-mail to them. Registration for this free service is at https://www.arlingtonalert.com
- Tune into Arlington County Radio – AM 1700 for additional information
- Arlington Alert is now also available on XM Satellite Radio Channel 214
Know the difference between a tornado watch and warning:
Tornado watch: Tornadoes could develop in your area. Stay tuned to your local radio, TV or NOAA weather radio for further information and possible warnings. Be prepared to take cover if necessary.
Tornado warning: A tornado has been sighted or has been indicated by NWS Doppler radar. Warnings are given to individual counties or cities and include the tornado's location, direction and speed. If you are in or near its path, seek shelter immediately.
A weather alert radio is an important part of being ready for an emergency. These radios will deliver weather watches and warnings from the local National Weather Service offices, 24 hours a day. They can be programmed to receive alerts for specific areas, and some have a tone alert that will activate a weather radio even if the audio is turned off.
If a Tornado is Headed Your Way:
Shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. Go to the building's basement. If there is no basement, move to a small, windowless interior room such as a closet, bathroom or interior hall on the lowest level of the building. Be sure to use the stairs to reach the lowest level, not an elevator. Protect your body from flying debris with a heavy blanket or pillows.
Take precautions if you can not get to a substantial buildings. If you are in:
Open buildings (shopping malls, gymnasiums or civic centers): Try to get into the restroom or an interior hallway. If there is no time to go anywhere else, protect yourself right where you are by getting up against something that will support or deflect falling debris. Protect your head by covering it with your arms.
Automobiles: Get out of your vehicle and try to find shelter inside a sturdy building. A culvert or ditch can provide shelter if a substantial building is not nearby — lie down flat and cover your head with your hands. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass or bridge, because debris could get blown under them or the structures themselves could be destroyed.
Outdoors: Try to find shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. If no buildings are close, lie down flat in a ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands.
Mobile homes: Do not stay in mobile homes. You should leave immediately and seek shelter inside a nearby sturdy building or lie down in a ditch away from your home, covering your head with your hands. Mobile homes are extremely unsafe during tornadoes
Sent by Arlington County OEM to All users (e-mail) through Arlington Alert
....powered by Cooper Notification RSAN
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- Tell a friend about Arlington Alert by forwarding this e-mail to them. Registration for this free service is at https://www.arlingtonalert.com
- Tune into Arlington County Radio – AM 1700 for additional information
- Arlington Alert is now also available on XM Satellite Radio Channel 214
Saturday, April 26, 2008
What a Great Campfire Pack Meeting!
What a glorious night and a great campfire!
Thanks to all those who made it happen:
Marty Freeman for organizing and running the meeting
Bob Harding for set-up
Jessica and Mark Maleski for the food
John Handley and Rick Tyacke for cooking
Karen Lucchetti for the s'mores!
Please email pictures to vbieniek@gmail.com and I'll post them on this blog.
Thanks to all those who made it happen:
Marty Freeman for organizing and running the meeting
Bob Harding for set-up
Jessica and Mark Maleski for the food
John Handley and Rick Tyacke for cooking
Karen Lucchetti for the s'mores!
Please email pictures to vbieniek@gmail.com and I'll post them on this blog.
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