(If you're a current Pack 3 parent looking for info on the Jan. 3 ice skating or upcoming OSU hockey game, scroll past the Pinewood Derby info to the "December Pack Meeting" post -- pax, jbg)
For parents considering Cub Scouting in 2009 (you can join at any point in the year, not just in the fall), most packs are like us -- a shirt is ideal but not necessary, and is $30 with patches, the book for the grade level is $6, and national registration is $10 to which we add $30 in our pack for $40 which covers the whole year. Add in $12 if you want "Boy's Life" magazine, 12 issues, and it's $52. So less than a hundred bucks for 12 months of healthy, fun, educational activity in 9 or 10 pack meetings (once a month) and another 20 or so den meetings (twice a month with your smaller age/grade level group).
Cub Day Camp is about $50 for four days of great outdoor adventure and learning in June. Overall, this is as cost-effective a youth activity as you're going to find; most packs sell popcorn in the fall to cover the awards and activities of the pack, and in the spring there's an offer for you to give to Scouting which is voluntary.
Here's what was in the Dec. 26 Newark Advocate -- http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20081226/UPDATES01/81226008
If you're considering Scouting for your child, read on down or through the archives on the right sidebar, and click Troop 65 over there to learn about what's on offer for 11 to 18 year old young men grades 5 through 12. Scouting provides a strong foundation for building adult choices that lasts throughout your life . . . it sure has for me.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
It's All About the Graphite!
Text of the official Pack 3 Pinewood Derby flyer --
Granville Cub Scouts Pack 3
2009 Pinewood Derby
Official Schedule of Events
Granville Intermediate School
Multi-Purpose Room
Time Trials/Check your Axles and Weights Day
Friday Evening January 23, 2008
Volunteers needed to help set up 3-5 PM, Open Scales and Track 5:30 – 8PM
Weblos I & II and Girl Scouts 5:30 – 7:00
Tigers, Wolves & Bears 7:00 – 8:30
Main Event
Saturday January 24, 2008
8:30 – 9:30 Registration Girl Scouts
9:30 – 10:30 Racing Girl Scouts
10:00 – 11:00 Registration Web. II
11:00 – 12:00 Racing Web. II
11:00 – 12:00 Registration Web. I & Bears
12:00 – 1:00 Racing Web. I & Bears
12:00 – 1:00 Registration Wolves & Tigers
1:00 – 2:00 Racing Wolves & Tigers
1:30 – 2:00 Registration Open Class & BSA Troop 65
2:00 – 2:30 Racing Pack Championship & Troop 65
2:30 – 3:00 Racing Open Class
Trophies to be Awarded!
Each age group: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, Best of Show, Most Original Design and Turtle Award (slowest car to cross the finish line).
Overall Pack Champion, Pack Runner-up & Pack Second Runner-up.
Open Class Champion, Runner-up and Second Runner-up.
After 11am, food, snacks and drinks will be available for sale by Boy Scout Troop 65.
* * *
Granville Cub Scouts Pack 3
2009 Pinewood Derby
Official Rules
All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.
Late registrations will not be accepted.
· Cars must be made during the current year with new kits.
· The width of the car shall not exceed 2-¾ inches (including wheels and axles).
· The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
· The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
· Wheel spacing between the front and rear axle shall be between 3-½ and 4-½ inches
· Derby cars must maintain a 1-¾ inch width where the axles are located and must clear the track guide strips.
· Wheels and Axles: Use only Pinewood Derby wheels and axles that come with your kit. You can polish the axles. You may lightly sand the wheels to remove the molding seam on the tread. No other wheel changes are allowed. You may not use bearings, washers, bushings or hubcaps.
· The use of liquid lubricants and oils are strictly prohibited.
· Only dry graphite or the white dry lubricants are permitted.
· The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
· The car must be freewheeling, no starting devices (or high powered explosive devices, rocket motors or jet engines)
Inspection: Each car must pass inspection by the Official Inspection Committee before it may compete. The Inspectors will disqualify any car not meeting these rules. Any adult or scout may appeal the findings of the Inspectors to the Race Committee Chairperson, whose decision is final.
Race Day
Good sportsmanship is expected by all.
The Pinewood Derby is open to all Cub Scouts of Pack 3.
Open Class is open to anyone who registers a car that passes the inspection.
Please talk with your child about winning and losing. It is very hard for some when they don’t win. Cheer for your den and encourage sportsmanship.
Adults set the example.
This is a parent/child project, work together, have fun & good luck!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
December Pack Meeting - Thurs., 18 Dec.!
This week, all new Cub Scouts (mostly Tigers, but all who joined new this year) will receive their Bobcat badge! That, and Cub Scout Jeopardy -- gotta be there this week.
Pinewood Derby car kits are handed out at this meeting's end as well (Pinewood Derby is Jan. 23-24 at GIS; popcorn/greens prizes are usually not ready until January 15 at the earliest, stay tuned).
Other elements of the meeting:
Pack 3 Toy Drive
BRING A TOY FOR A CHILD
When: Pack Meeting December 18, 2008
What: A Toy unwrapped for a boy or girl ages 6-12
All Proceeds Go to the Water’s Edge United Methodist Ministry
[thanks to Ed Hock for that flyer that went out through den leaders]
* * *
and Upcoming events* before the next Pack meeting [thanks to the Lukins' and Ken Fisher for the flyers, also sent to den leaders, and major thanks to Kristin Bortle for co-ordinating the hockey event] --
Granville Pack 3
Ice Skating Party
Where: Newark Ice Arena, 936 Sharon Valley Rd.
Date: Saturday, January 3
Time: 5:00 – 6:50pm
Cost: Skate Rental $2.00. Scouts skate rental provided by Pack 3. If you have your own skates, you skate for free!
Granville Pack 3 will have exclusive access to the ice rink during this event.
* * *
CUB SCOUT PACK 3
OSU HOCKEY GAME
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2:00PM
VALUE CITY ARENA
FREE FOR EVERY CUB SCOUT FAMILY MEMBERS $4 EACH
To sign-up, go to:
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/HTFZFNWYDARQHIHZOEOF/PACK3OSUHOCKEY
QUESTIONS and for TICKET PICK-UP, contact Kristen Bortle (740)344-1634
* * *
*Some folks have asked about the "Yorktown Trip," and the Pack tradition is that we go in even-numbered years -- it's just too big a wrangle to do every year! Check out the blog linked in the sidebar for pictures from the 2008 trip, and start making your plans for President's Day weekend in 2010.
Pinewood Derby car kits are handed out at this meeting's end as well (Pinewood Derby is Jan. 23-24 at GIS; popcorn/greens prizes are usually not ready until January 15 at the earliest, stay tuned).
Other elements of the meeting:
Pack 3 Toy Drive
BRING A TOY FOR A CHILD
When: Pack Meeting December 18, 2008
What: A Toy unwrapped for a boy or girl ages 6-12
All Proceeds Go to the Water’s Edge United Methodist Ministry
[thanks to Ed Hock for that flyer that went out through den leaders]
* * *
and Upcoming events* before the next Pack meeting [thanks to the Lukins' and Ken Fisher for the flyers, also sent to den leaders, and major thanks to Kristin Bortle for co-ordinating the hockey event] --
Granville Pack 3
Ice Skating Party
Where: Newark Ice Arena, 936 Sharon Valley Rd.
Date: Saturday, January 3
Time: 5:00 – 6:50pm
Cost: Skate Rental $2.00. Scouts skate rental provided by Pack 3. If you have your own skates, you skate for free!
Granville Pack 3 will have exclusive access to the ice rink during this event.
* * *
CUB SCOUT PACK 3
OSU HOCKEY GAME
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2:00PM
VALUE CITY ARENA
FREE FOR EVERY CUB SCOUT FAMILY MEMBERS $4 EACH
To sign-up, go to:
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/HTFZFNWYDARQHIHZOEOF/PACK3OSUHOCKEY
QUESTIONS and for TICKET PICK-UP, contact Kristen Bortle (740)344-1634
* * *
*Some folks have asked about the "Yorktown Trip," and the Pack tradition is that we go in even-numbered years -- it's just too big a wrangle to do every year! Check out the blog linked in the sidebar for pictures from the 2008 trip, and start making your plans for President's Day weekend in 2010.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Pool-Pizza Party Sat., Nov. 22, Newark Y
OK -- this is an edited, updated post for the Pool-Pizza Party, which had over 100 Cubs and family members turn out to the Newark Y last Saturday night! Thanks to everyone who helped out.
Remember that den leaders need to have all your popcorn/green money turned in by 7:00 pm on Monday, Dec. 1, and we hope that you have either checks made out to "Granville Pack 3" or take money you get and write one check to "Granville Pack 3" when you turn it in.
Also, everyone *EXCEPT* Tigers need to turn in their $40 or $52 for the new calendar year's registration and dues ($40 for that, another $12 for $52 if you have a "Boy's Life" subscription), which your den leader can bring in on Monday, Dec. 1 as well. Thank you!
And the first big event in the new year is Pinewood Derby, with car kits handed out at the December Pack meeting -- for ideas and inspiration, check out this site: http://www.cbhi.org/content/jj-funtoread-7370260.htm
Remember that den leaders need to have all your popcorn/green money turned in by 7:00 pm on Monday, Dec. 1, and we hope that you have either checks made out to "Granville Pack 3" or take money you get and write one check to "Granville Pack 3" when you turn it in.
Also, everyone *EXCEPT* Tigers need to turn in their $40 or $52 for the new calendar year's registration and dues ($40 for that, another $12 for $52 if you have a "Boy's Life" subscription), which your den leader can bring in on Monday, Dec. 1 as well. Thank you!
And the first big event in the new year is Pinewood Derby, with car kits handed out at the December Pack meeting -- for ideas and inspiration, check out this site: http://www.cbhi.org/content/jj-funtoread-7370260.htm
Monday, November 03, 2008
Scouting History & Heritage
From a friend here in Licking County who was a Boy Scout in the early 1930's, before Camp Falling Rock opened; this is from the southern side of the Licking River east of Newark north of Blue Jay Road where one of the first Scout summer camps was held.
In the front row, in the polka dot neckerchief, is the Licking County Council's first Scout executive, Mike Bauman, front row 2nd from left, and 3rd from left is Bill Reynolds, scoutmaster for Troop 6.
Just a little history for our Webelos preparing to cross over into Boy Scouting this March!
UPDATE: The man who sent me this jpg tells me it is more likely to be 1925 or 1926, just before Camp Falling Rock opened in 1928, with Franklin Lodge built in 1938 on the spot where the original Mess Hall was re-built . . . that having been brought from Blue Jay Camp in pieces, and erected there as the first building at CFR.
In the front row, in the polka dot neckerchief, is the Licking County Council's first Scout executive, Mike Bauman, front row 2nd from left, and 3rd from left is Bill Reynolds, scoutmaster for Troop 6.
Just a little history for our Webelos preparing to cross over into Boy Scouting this March!
UPDATE: The man who sent me this jpg tells me it is more likely to be 1925 or 1926, just before Camp Falling Rock opened in 1928, with Franklin Lodge built in 1938 on the spot where the original Mess Hall was re-built . . . that having been brought from Blue Jay Camp in pieces, and erected there as the first building at CFR.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Super Pack 3 Gets Wild At The Wilds!
Thanks to the hard work and organizational efforts of Nicole and Jerry Lukins, 52 Cub Scouts and almost 150 total Pack 3 visitors saw the exotic wonders of "The Wilds," which you can sample below --
Monday, October 20, 2008
Check In With Chris
Our chemo Cub Scout (note to new families -- we try to avoid using last names with pictures and other info on the blog) is back home, but his family asks that we not try to visit, as chemo requires lots of energy and the avoidance of all the germs and viruses they can skip!
But there is this that Chris' mom put together: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/christophercarlson
You will find a log-in process, but you can opt out of getting additional e-mail, and i've used this over three different situations, and haven't seen the website use my e-mail in any problematic way (it's a safety and security issue for the family).
Also, one of our Webelos families has put together this, for helping by providing meals as the family has to do some extra shuttling to keep up with treatment and such:
To coordinate meal assistance, we have established the "Carlson Family Support" online community. The centerpiece of the website is a calendar you can use to sign up to provide a dinner for the family. [Please save these instructions]
To join the community, click here: http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/607919/login/
In the right hand box, under "Interested in becoming a member of this community?" enter your email address and then click on "continue." The next screen will ask you for your Name, email address, and phone #.
Enter that information and then click on "Send Email."
Two things will then happen: (1) an email will be sent to the coordinator indicating that you've requested to become an member; and (2) you will receive an automatic email telling you that "Your request for membership to Carlson Family Support is pending." At this point, you don't need to do anything else.
Once the coordinator has approved your membership (this is done to avoid spammers, not to vet you) you will receive a second email with subject line "[LHH] Welcome to Carlson Family Support." Please follow instructions to create your password. The link provided in that email (a URL with many characters at the end of it) will take you to a screen that will prompt you to set up your password.
Once you have successfully set up your password, you will have access to the website. Please remember your password (the coordinators will not have access to this information) and bookmark the website or write down this link: http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/607919
The centerpiece of the website is the Calendar everyone can use to indicate when they'd like to provide a dinner. Click on any day on the calendar that says "Meal" and on the right hand side of the calendar a box of information will appear with details. To volunteer to provide a meal, click on the words "Sign Up Now." That takes you to the Task Sign Up, where you can provide more information about what you'll be bringing and also sign up for multiple days. So whether you want to bring one meal in the next 6 months or provide a weekly meal, simply click on the calendar on the right hand side of the page to indicate the days for which you'll be responsible. (Note: the days you select will turn from green to blue in those calendars. To de-select a day simply click on it again and it will turn back to green.)
After filling in that information, click on "send email." The next page will give you confirmation that your sign-up was successful. You will receive reminders of what you've committed to do. And if you find that you aren't going to be available, you can look up contact information for other members of the community on the "people" tab and possibly arrange to swap with someone.
If you get stuck, there's a pretty good "Help" facility that's part of the website. If you really get stuck, let me know and I'll do what I can to help.
Thanks everyone. Now let's get cooking!
Carol
But there is this that Chris' mom put together: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/christophercarlson
You will find a log-in process, but you can opt out of getting additional e-mail, and i've used this over three different situations, and haven't seen the website use my e-mail in any problematic way (it's a safety and security issue for the family).
Also, one of our Webelos families has put together this, for helping by providing meals as the family has to do some extra shuttling to keep up with treatment and such:
To coordinate meal assistance, we have established the "Carlson Family Support" online community. The centerpiece of the website is a calendar you can use to sign up to provide a dinner for the family. [Please save these instructions]
To join the community, click here: http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/607919/login/
In the right hand box, under "Interested in becoming a member of this community?" enter your email address and then click on "continue." The next screen will ask you for your Name, email address, and phone #.
Enter that information and then click on "Send Email."
Two things will then happen: (1) an email will be sent to the coordinator indicating that you've requested to become an member; and (2) you will receive an automatic email telling you that "Your request for membership to Carlson Family Support is pending." At this point, you don't need to do anything else.
Once the coordinator has approved your membership (this is done to avoid spammers, not to vet you) you will receive a second email with subject line "[LHH] Welcome to Carlson Family Support." Please follow instructions to create your password. The link provided in that email (a URL with many characters at the end of it) will take you to a screen that will prompt you to set up your password.
Once you have successfully set up your password, you will have access to the website. Please remember your password (the coordinators will not have access to this information) and bookmark the website or write down this link: http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/607919
The centerpiece of the website is the Calendar everyone can use to indicate when they'd like to provide a dinner. Click on any day on the calendar that says "Meal" and on the right hand side of the calendar a box of information will appear with details. To volunteer to provide a meal, click on the words "Sign Up Now." That takes you to the Task Sign Up, where you can provide more information about what you'll be bringing and also sign up for multiple days. So whether you want to bring one meal in the next 6 months or provide a weekly meal, simply click on the calendar on the right hand side of the page to indicate the days for which you'll be responsible. (Note: the days you select will turn from green to blue in those calendars. To de-select a day simply click on it again and it will turn back to green.)
After filling in that information, click on "send email." The next page will give you confirmation that your sign-up was successful. You will receive reminders of what you've committed to do. And if you find that you aren't going to be available, you can look up contact information for other members of the community on the "people" tab and possibly arrange to swap with someone.
If you get stuck, there's a pretty good "Help" facility that's part of the website. If you really get stuck, let me know and I'll do what I can to help.
Thanks everyone. Now let's get cooking!
Carol
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Send Chris C. a card!
Check in with your den leader for details, but our friend and fellow Cub Scout, Webelos Chris C., is having to spend some time at Nationwide Children's Hospital -- send him an E-card by clicking http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/gd/applications/controller.cfm?&page=246 and enter: 4th Floor Tower South Room 4008.
Chris sees and enjoys them all, so start clicking!
Chris sees and enjoys them all, so start clicking!
Monday, October 06, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Mohican Adventures, and Leader Training
Granville Super Pack 3 had a great Family Weekend, with Troop 65 supporting our Webelos IIs as they prepare for crossover this March -- 154 people in over 60 watercraft meandered down 7 miles of the Mohican River; Friday night some 35 families with well over 100 campers stayed at the "Large Group Campground" of Mohican State Park, and 50+ were in residence for Saturday night's space shuttle flyover and a last night under tentage.
That's an awesome weekend no matter how you count it -- many thanks to Ed Shuttleworth for Saturday lunch at the riverside, Marc Monnin for Saturday dinner up at the campsite, Cubmaster Al for the Webelos activities (while yours truly took the Second Class Boy Scouts out for a plant/tree hike for their First Class requirements), and Jim Spichiger for early arrangements.
To our newer pack and den leaders: if you are interested in pursing further training as a Cub Scout leader, right here in Granville is a training opportunity from Licking District of Simon Kenton Council/BSA . . . copied from the district e-mail --
COME ONE COME ALL
It is time once again for us to pass on our ideas and knowledge to the next generation of leaders, to pass on those experiences that can only be lived through the
Cub Scouts of America
Join us on October 25 for Cub Scout leader training at St. Luke’s Episcopal in Granville. St. Luke’s is on the southeast corner of Broadway and Main.
Cost is $20 for the all day Basic Adult, Youth Protection, and specific of your choice.
This includes Leader training book, lunch, and teaching materials
If you are already trained and just want to advance with your scout join us for the afternoon for the specific of your choice for a materials fee of $5.
The experience begins at 8:30am so please register with us starting at 8
Those "specific area training" people we will be beginning at 12:00.
If there are any Questions please contact me at 330-351-4115 or at roy_g_biv369@yahoo.com.
That's an awesome weekend no matter how you count it -- many thanks to Ed Shuttleworth for Saturday lunch at the riverside, Marc Monnin for Saturday dinner up at the campsite, Cubmaster Al for the Webelos activities (while yours truly took the Second Class Boy Scouts out for a plant/tree hike for their First Class requirements), and Jim Spichiger for early arrangements.
To our newer pack and den leaders: if you are interested in pursing further training as a Cub Scout leader, right here in Granville is a training opportunity from Licking District of Simon Kenton Council/BSA . . . copied from the district e-mail --
COME ONE COME ALL
It is time once again for us to pass on our ideas and knowledge to the next generation of leaders, to pass on those experiences that can only be lived through the
Cub Scouts of America
Join us on October 25 for Cub Scout leader training at St. Luke’s Episcopal in Granville. St. Luke’s is on the southeast corner of Broadway and Main.
Cost is $20 for the all day Basic Adult, Youth Protection, and specific of your choice.
This includes Leader training book, lunch, and teaching materials
If you are already trained and just want to advance with your scout join us for the afternoon for the specific of your choice for a materials fee of $5.
The experience begins at 8:30am so please register with us starting at 8
Those "specific area training" people we will be beginning at 12:00.
If there are any Questions please contact me at 330-351-4115 or at roy_g_biv369@yahoo.com.
Friday, October 03, 2008
Google Maps for St. Rt. 3 Saturday Morning!
Going up to join us for canoeing on Saturday, i recommend Pearl St./North St./Rt. 661 straight out of Granville, north through Homer and on to Mount Vernon, then jig to the right at the central roundabout one block, and north on St. Rt. 3 -- a beautiful drive up through Jelloway and Amity, and past the entrance to Mohican State Park on your left, look for the tall A-frame for Mohican Adventures on your right!
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&t=k&hl=en&ll=26.895588,-82.270947&spn=0.070117,0.150375&z=13
Map centered on Mount Vernon, follow "Wooster Road," St. Rt. 3 north and east.
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&t=k&hl=en&ll=26.895588,-82.270947&spn=0.070117,0.150375&z=13
Map centered on Mount Vernon, follow "Wooster Road," St. Rt. 3 north and east.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
As We Prepare For the Family Canoe Outing . . .
OK, so losing the first game to the Dodgers is not a good sign, but hang in there Cub fans!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAC9NT1CR8
See you at 9 am or 2 pm at Mohican Adventures (scroll down for details) this Saturday, Oct. 4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEAC9NT1CR8
See you at 9 am or 2 pm at Mohican Adventures (scroll down for details) this Saturday, Oct. 4.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Pack Family Canoe Outing - Sat., Oct. 4
Granville Cub Pack 3
[This is the same info on the flyer e-mailed around, with links added]
Canoe/Kayak Trip 2008 & Family Camping
Mohican River, Loudonville, Ohio
Friday-Sunday, Oct 3-5, 2008
First trip departs Saturday at 9 AM Second trip departs Saturday at 2 PM
We will canoe seven miles (~2 hours). Join us for one or both trips!
Fees: Cub Scouts - free*
Canoe Kayak
2 or 3 people - $28 Single - $14
($14 a person – 3rd rides free) Double (2 person) - $14 each
The Pack will cover canoeing/kayaking expenses for the Cub Scouts!
*the Pack will pay for one trip only
****** Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ******
Fees: Cub Scouts – free!
Canoe - $14 per person (3rd rider free)
Kayaks - $14 per person.
Payment – cash or check
Canoeing/Kayaking – pay Saturday morning/afternoon in the parking lot
Make checks payable to: Granville Cub Pack 3
Canoe Livery Location
Mohican Adventures
Canoe and Fun Center
3045 State Route 3
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
Contact them with any questions:
419-994-4097 or 800-MOCANOE
canoelivery@mohicanadventures.com
http://www.mohicancanoe.com
[Click "River Trips" and see Trip #1 for the route we use]
Note: Everyone will be required to sign a waiver before Mohican Adventures will let them canoe/kayak.
Camping
Cub Pack 3 has reserved the Group Campsite at Mohican State Park
No cost to camp, however campers must provide their own food, equipment, firewood, etc.
Mohican State Park
3116 State Route 3
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
419-994-5125 Park Office
419-994-4290 Camping Information
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Parks/parks/mohican.htm
Can’t camp? No problem, but try to join us for either (or both) Saturday canoe/kayak trip
Questions? Contact Jim Spichiger at 964-0179 or spich@earthlink.net
[This is the same info on the flyer e-mailed around, with links added]
Canoe/Kayak Trip 2008 & Family Camping
Mohican River, Loudonville, Ohio
Friday-Sunday, Oct 3-5, 2008
First trip departs Saturday at 9 AM Second trip departs Saturday at 2 PM
We will canoe seven miles (~2 hours). Join us for one or both trips!
Fees: Cub Scouts - free*
Canoe Kayak
2 or 3 people - $28 Single - $14
($14 a person – 3rd rides free) Double (2 person) - $14 each
The Pack will cover canoeing/kayaking expenses for the Cub Scouts!
*the Pack will pay for one trip only
****** Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ******
Fees: Cub Scouts – free!
Canoe - $14 per person (3rd rider free)
Kayaks - $14 per person.
Payment – cash or check
Canoeing/Kayaking – pay Saturday morning/afternoon in the parking lot
Make checks payable to: Granville Cub Pack 3
Canoe Livery Location
Mohican Adventures
Canoe and Fun Center
3045 State Route 3
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
Contact them with any questions:
419-994-4097 or 800-MOCANOE
canoelivery@mohicanadventures.com
http://www.mohicancanoe.com
[Click "River Trips" and see Trip #1 for the route we use]
Note: Everyone will be required to sign a waiver before Mohican Adventures will let them canoe/kayak.
Camping
Cub Pack 3 has reserved the Group Campsite at Mohican State Park
No cost to camp, however campers must provide their own food, equipment, firewood, etc.
Mohican State Park
3116 State Route 3
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
419-994-5125 Park Office
419-994-4290 Camping Information
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Parks/parks/mohican.htm
Can’t camp? No problem, but try to join us for either (or both) Saturday canoe/kayak trip
Questions? Contact Jim Spichiger at 964-0179 or spich@earthlink.net
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tiger Den List and Canoe Trip links
Tiger parents and families --
This is a quick reminder that after storm and power outages set us back a bit, we are having our first monthly Pack meeting of the school year Thursday night, Sept. 25, at 7 pm in the multipurpose room of Granville Elementary School. Normally, the large group gathering of a "Pack" meeting is always the third Thursday of the month, but last week wasn't in the cards!
October 4 is our Pack 3 Family Canoeing day up at Mohican outside of Loudonville, with groups pushing off at 9 am and at 2 pm (come for either, or both); the large group camping area is reserved for our Pack and Scout Troop 65 in Mohican State Park for Friday night Oct. 3 and Sat. night Oct. 4, and you may come pitch your tent with us without reservation. We are trying to get a count for the canoeing slots, and the Cubs are "free" while adults and siblings are regular rates, which we collect at the Mohican Canoe Livery (see http://www.mohicancanoe.com/river-trips.html -- we do Trip #1). There will be a flyer at the Pack meeting, along with info on our planned trip to The Wilds on the October 17 Friday teacher in-service day.
We plan to start with a flag ceremony, general announcements, some singing, and then the boys will go outside for a real "blast" with the Boy Scouts launching some model rockets while the parents stay back for some further organizational info.
For anyone still wanting to join through the fall, $40 is the whole school year's dues/registration, plus $12 for Boys Life magazine, and we will distribute the Popcorn/Greens sale info, which is our only fundraiser along with dues that we collect.
Den lists are below, and we'll see you at GES at 7:00 pm tomorrow! If you can't make it and have questions, e-mail me back, or call 587-4245.
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
Tiger Cub Dens – Pack 3
Den 1 – Ken Fisher
Jimmy Fisher
Casey Boch
Dylan Bank
Nathan Andrews
Jack Bortle
Peyton Drumm
Cole Johnson
Connor Bush
Christopher White
* * *
Den 2 – Mark Kunar
Mitchell Kunar
Simon Michael
Peter Leithauser
Zander Finley
Tyler Johnston
Andrew Adkins
Ian Hinkle
Silver Abraham
Nicholas Havill
Peter LoRaso
* * *
Den 3 – Jeff Clark
Nicholas Hock
Trevor Crumley
Mason Clark
Lucas Akin
Graham Sherman
Frederick Collins
Geoffrey Rawnsley
Daniel Purdy
Jonathon McComas
* * *
Den 4 –
Bryson Hauenstein
Alex Hare
Julian Ployhar
Robert Worrell
Thomas Robinson
* * *
This is a quick reminder that after storm and power outages set us back a bit, we are having our first monthly Pack meeting of the school year Thursday night, Sept. 25, at 7 pm in the multipurpose room of Granville Elementary School. Normally, the large group gathering of a "Pack" meeting is always the third Thursday of the month, but last week wasn't in the cards!
October 4 is our Pack 3 Family Canoeing day up at Mohican outside of Loudonville, with groups pushing off at 9 am and at 2 pm (come for either, or both); the large group camping area is reserved for our Pack and Scout Troop 65 in Mohican State Park for Friday night Oct. 3 and Sat. night Oct. 4, and you may come pitch your tent with us without reservation. We are trying to get a count for the canoeing slots, and the Cubs are "free" while adults and siblings are regular rates, which we collect at the Mohican Canoe Livery (see http://www.mohicancanoe.com/river-trips.html -- we do Trip #1). There will be a flyer at the Pack meeting, along with info on our planned trip to The Wilds on the October 17 Friday teacher in-service day.
We plan to start with a flag ceremony, general announcements, some singing, and then the boys will go outside for a real "blast" with the Boy Scouts launching some model rockets while the parents stay back for some further organizational info.
For anyone still wanting to join through the fall, $40 is the whole school year's dues/registration, plus $12 for Boys Life magazine, and we will distribute the Popcorn/Greens sale info, which is our only fundraiser along with dues that we collect.
Den lists are below, and we'll see you at GES at 7:00 pm tomorrow! If you can't make it and have questions, e-mail me back, or call 587-4245.
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
Tiger Cub Dens – Pack 3
Den 1 – Ken Fisher
Jimmy Fisher
Casey Boch
Dylan Bank
Nathan Andrews
Jack Bortle
Peyton Drumm
Cole Johnson
Connor Bush
Christopher White
* * *
Den 2 – Mark Kunar
Mitchell Kunar
Simon Michael
Peter Leithauser
Zander Finley
Tyler Johnston
Andrew Adkins
Ian Hinkle
Silver Abraham
Nicholas Havill
Peter LoRaso
* * *
Den 3 – Jeff Clark
Nicholas Hock
Trevor Crumley
Mason Clark
Lucas Akin
Graham Sherman
Frederick Collins
Geoffrey Rawnsley
Daniel Purdy
Jonathon McComas
* * *
Den 4 –
Bryson Hauenstein
Alex Hare
Julian Ployhar
Robert Worrell
Thomas Robinson
* * *
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Pack Meeting -- Thursday, Sept. 25
Just got the word from Granville Schools --
Dear Parents,
AEP was not able to restore power to Granville Elementary School. GES will be closed on September 18. The other schools have power and will be open.
AEP predicts GES will have power restored at some point in the day on Thursday. You will receive more updates as we learn about AEP's progress.
* * *
Cubmaster Al and i will be in the parking lot for anyone who shows up, and there may even be a game of "Steal the Bacon" in the side yard!
But our official first Pack Meeting of school year '08-'09 will be one week later, Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7:00 pm. See you then!
Dear Parents,
AEP was not able to restore power to Granville Elementary School. GES will be closed on September 18. The other schools have power and will be open.
AEP predicts GES will have power restored at some point in the day on Thursday. You will receive more updates as we learn about AEP's progress.
* * *
Cubmaster Al and i will be in the parking lot for anyone who shows up, and there may even be a game of "Steal the Bacon" in the side yard!
But our official first Pack Meeting of school year '08-'09 will be one week later, Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7:00 pm. See you then!
Breaking News!
Our Pack meeting to start the school year that would be Thursday, Sept. 18, may have to be moved to Thursday, Sept. 25. Our normal plan is that if there is no school during the day (usually snow days, but still), then we don't have Pack meeting.
Odds are 50-50 for school Thursday, so I have begun to ask for the permissions to shift this month to the fourth Thursday, Sept. 25. Stay tuned for more updates.
Meanwhile, for today, Sept. 17 -- Happy Constitution Day!
Sen. Robert Byrd and i agree on very little, except on this day, and its significance.
July 4th is not only the wrong day to celebrate the Declaration of Independence (you could go with July 2 or 8 just as accurately, first reading and vote on 2nd, most signed it on the 8th), but as for the day we began to be the country that we are, we have been, and that we might just yet fulfill, Sept. 17 is THE day -- the day the Constitution was officially voted into existence under the preamble: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Modern historiography tends to focus on the compromises and the shortcomings, which are many in the document (the 3/5th compromise the most egregious of them all, putting a lesser work on some humans while still leaving them in bondage even as you gave their owners votes based on their bleeding backs). What Catherine Drinker Bowen called it in her still readable account, now almost 50 years old itself, is a "Miracle at Philadelphia."
They gathered to tweak the Articles of Confederation, which were nearly unworkable from 1776 over the next ten years. Unlike the blazing talent of a Thomas Jefferson writing the whole, the group process -- with leadership like Benjamin Franklin and James Madison and Edmund Randolph and Governeur Morris, to be sure -- created a remarkable document that has just enough flexibility to work without being so rigid as to require constant adjustment.
The European Union tried to write themselves a constitution starting in 2004, and they came up with an unreadable volume that to date has not been ratified (they're starting over after a "period of reflection."). The length and comprehensiveness of the EU draft constitution is a big part of why they can't get it passed; our Constitution, for all its flaws, can be read in just a few minutes by anyone.
Why don't you read it today yourself? Or you can listen to it by clicking the buttons on the sections -- either way, at this link:
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_United_States_of_America
If you are a teacher or educator of any sort, here's a slew of links at the Library of Congress for getting into the many fascinating details of this truly Founding Document:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Constitution.html
Odds are 50-50 for school Thursday, so I have begun to ask for the permissions to shift this month to the fourth Thursday, Sept. 25. Stay tuned for more updates.
Meanwhile, for today, Sept. 17 -- Happy Constitution Day!
Sen. Robert Byrd and i agree on very little, except on this day, and its significance.
July 4th is not only the wrong day to celebrate the Declaration of Independence (you could go with July 2 or 8 just as accurately, first reading and vote on 2nd, most signed it on the 8th), but as for the day we began to be the country that we are, we have been, and that we might just yet fulfill, Sept. 17 is THE day -- the day the Constitution was officially voted into existence under the preamble: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Modern historiography tends to focus on the compromises and the shortcomings, which are many in the document (the 3/5th compromise the most egregious of them all, putting a lesser work on some humans while still leaving them in bondage even as you gave their owners votes based on their bleeding backs). What Catherine Drinker Bowen called it in her still readable account, now almost 50 years old itself, is a "Miracle at Philadelphia."
They gathered to tweak the Articles of Confederation, which were nearly unworkable from 1776 over the next ten years. Unlike the blazing talent of a Thomas Jefferson writing the whole, the group process -- with leadership like Benjamin Franklin and James Madison and Edmund Randolph and Governeur Morris, to be sure -- created a remarkable document that has just enough flexibility to work without being so rigid as to require constant adjustment.
The European Union tried to write themselves a constitution starting in 2004, and they came up with an unreadable volume that to date has not been ratified (they're starting over after a "period of reflection."). The length and comprehensiveness of the EU draft constitution is a big part of why they can't get it passed; our Constitution, for all its flaws, can be read in just a few minutes by anyone.
Why don't you read it today yourself? Or you can listen to it by clicking the buttons on the sections -- either way, at this link:
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_United_States_of_America
If you are a teacher or educator of any sort, here's a slew of links at the Library of Congress for getting into the many fascinating details of this truly Founding Document:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Constitution.html
Friday, August 29, 2008
Pack 3 Fall Recruitment - Sept. 4
Pack 3 den leaders and families --
Our Fall Recruitment season is rolling and we need your help to pick up speed! Next Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:00 pm we will have a New Scout Information Night in the Multipurpose Room of Granville Elementary. All parents/family members of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders who are interested in joining Pack 3 as Tigers, Wolves, or Bears can come and learn a bit more about the Scouting program, ask questions, and fill out registration forms.
We will send flyers home on Tuesday through the elementary school, and Mr. Rogers will notify parents through the school e-mail newsletter, but we will not be able to speak directly to the kids after lunch as we have in years past, so a little extra activity from current Cub Scout families will really help. Please make sure to forward this info to friends and neighbors who have boys in the family who might enjoy Cub Scouts, or just walk down your street and let them know -- it's still nice out evenings!
We would love it if as many boys as possible who are already in Cub Scouting would wear their uniform shirts or Pack t-shirts to school on Thursday, to help remind everyone that in the evening we will be in the MPR to sign up new Cubs and explain the program to parents.
Pack meetings continue to be at the multipurpose room of GES on third Thursdays at 7:00 pm, with our first school year meeting on Sept. 18, and remind folks that Pack meetings are for everyone, while Den meetings are the smaller, age level group you'll meet with in between. Cubmaster Al Dantzer (587-1702) is organizing a Pack outing to the Denison Bioreserve for a little early autumn hiking on the Sunday before, 2:00 pm Sept. 14.
Help us get the word out about Cub Scouting, and Granville's Super Pack 3! We had a marvelous Hog Roast last week, gave the Licking County Food Pantry Network half a ton of much needed canned goods and donations, and are preparing for another great year of community service, rank advancement, and growing up smarter and wiser . . . which includes all us adults! We learn so much from the kids, which is why signing up adult volunteers is a great opportunity this time of year, too.
If you or anyone you know has any questions, please feel free to call me or Al, or check the pack blog linked below. (And if you want to buy a Cub Scout shirt, Cornell's on the north side of Newark's Courthouse Square has a good selection, and sells the patches for the council, the big red "3", and books for older ranks through Webelos and the Scout Handbook for the Web IIs.)
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
587-4245
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
Our Fall Recruitment season is rolling and we need your help to pick up speed! Next Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:00 pm we will have a New Scout Information Night in the Multipurpose Room of Granville Elementary. All parents/family members of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders who are interested in joining Pack 3 as Tigers, Wolves, or Bears can come and learn a bit more about the Scouting program, ask questions, and fill out registration forms.
We will send flyers home on Tuesday through the elementary school, and Mr. Rogers will notify parents through the school e-mail newsletter, but we will not be able to speak directly to the kids after lunch as we have in years past, so a little extra activity from current Cub Scout families will really help. Please make sure to forward this info to friends and neighbors who have boys in the family who might enjoy Cub Scouts, or just walk down your street and let them know -- it's still nice out evenings!
We would love it if as many boys as possible who are already in Cub Scouting would wear their uniform shirts or Pack t-shirts to school on Thursday, to help remind everyone that in the evening we will be in the MPR to sign up new Cubs and explain the program to parents.
Pack meetings continue to be at the multipurpose room of GES on third Thursdays at 7:00 pm, with our first school year meeting on Sept. 18, and remind folks that Pack meetings are for everyone, while Den meetings are the smaller, age level group you'll meet with in between. Cubmaster Al Dantzer (587-1702) is organizing a Pack outing to the Denison Bioreserve for a little early autumn hiking on the Sunday before, 2:00 pm Sept. 14.
Help us get the word out about Cub Scouting, and Granville's Super Pack 3! We had a marvelous Hog Roast last week, gave the Licking County Food Pantry Network half a ton of much needed canned goods and donations, and are preparing for another great year of community service, rank advancement, and growing up smarter and wiser . . . which includes all us adults! We learn so much from the kids, which is why signing up adult volunteers is a great opportunity this time of year, too.
If you or anyone you know has any questions, please feel free to call me or Al, or check the pack blog linked below. (And if you want to buy a Cub Scout shirt, Cornell's on the north side of Newark's Courthouse Square has a good selection, and sells the patches for the council, the big red "3", and books for older ranks through Webelos and the Scout Handbook for the Web IIs.)
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
587-4245
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
Remembering Tim Haley
Pack 3 family --
Please forward this message to your den families, and we will have a message coming out this afternoon for you to forward as well about our Fall Recruitment drive next Thursday.
Tim Haley and his wife Renee were often at Pack events with their sons (two in Cubs, Brandon and Tristan, and the younger boy Devon); they came out to Cub Day Camp last June and Tim had been part of the last two years' whitewater trips down to West Virgina.
Tim died on Tuesday after falling ill on a training exercise for his SWAT team with the Columbus Police. More of that story can be found here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26440428/
His police department colleagues in Columbus and from all over Ohio are working on arrangements for the funeral service, with the following details from Schoedinger Funeral Home:
Remembering
Timothy A. Haley
Visitation
September 2, 2008 2-4pm and 6-8pm
Visitation Location
Schoedinger - East - Chapel
Service
Date Time
September 3, 2008 11:00am
Service Location
Vineyard Church of Columbus
6000 Cooper Road Westerville, Ohio
* * *
We will send a "Cub Scout blue & gold" wreath to the funeral services on behalf of Tim's Scouting family, and are working to stay in touch with what family needs for support and service -- which are largely well in hand right now, but we will continue to work on this kind of support as the school and Scouting year continues.
Here’s a link to Lifeline of Ohio, which is an independent, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and coordinate the donation of human organs and tissue for transplantation in 38 Ohio counties, including Licking and Franklin. Since Tim was an organ donor, his fellow den parents believe that Renee (Tim's wife) would appreciate a monetary donation in his honor to this organization.
http://www.lifelineofohio.org/contact/makedonation.aspx
If you'd like to send your donations to the Pack, the Pack will pass a combined donation to Lifeline of Ohio.
Other updates about the family fund and support already in the works can be found at:
http://www.odmp.org/officer/19533-police-officer-timothy-a.-haley
http://www.columbuspolice.org/default.htm
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
Please forward this message to your den families, and we will have a message coming out this afternoon for you to forward as well about our Fall Recruitment drive next Thursday.
Tim Haley and his wife Renee were often at Pack events with their sons (two in Cubs, Brandon and Tristan, and the younger boy Devon); they came out to Cub Day Camp last June and Tim had been part of the last two years' whitewater trips down to West Virgina.
Tim died on Tuesday after falling ill on a training exercise for his SWAT team with the Columbus Police. More of that story can be found here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26440428/
His police department colleagues in Columbus and from all over Ohio are working on arrangements for the funeral service, with the following details from Schoedinger Funeral Home:
Remembering
Timothy A. Haley
Visitation
September 2, 2008 2-4pm and 6-8pm
Visitation Location
Schoedinger - East - Chapel
Service
Date Time
September 3, 2008 11:00am
Service Location
Vineyard Church of Columbus
6000 Cooper Road Westerville, Ohio
* * *
We will send a "Cub Scout blue & gold" wreath to the funeral services on behalf of Tim's Scouting family, and are working to stay in touch with what family needs for support and service -- which are largely well in hand right now, but we will continue to work on this kind of support as the school and Scouting year continues.
Here’s a link to Lifeline of Ohio, which is an independent, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and coordinate the donation of human organs and tissue for transplantation in 38 Ohio counties, including Licking and Franklin. Since Tim was an organ donor, his fellow den parents believe that Renee (Tim's wife) would appreciate a monetary donation in his honor to this organization.
http://www.lifelineofohio.org/contact/makedonation.aspx
If you'd like to send your donations to the Pack, the Pack will pass a combined donation to Lifeline of Ohio.
Other updates about the family fund and support already in the works can be found at:
http://www.odmp.org/officer/19533-police-officer-timothy-a.-haley
http://www.columbuspolice.org/default.htm
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Welcome Parents of New Cub Scouts!
You'll find an assortment of links to the right to learn more about Scouting -- Cub Scouts for 1st through 5th grade, Boy Scouts from March of 5th grade on through high school to age 18, and Venturing for young men and women age 14 to 21.
We are Cub Scout Pack 3, with over 20 dens from all age levels: Tiger/1, Wolf/2, Bear/3, and Webelos/4&5. To see a bit of what we do through an average year, scroll down and use the archive links to look back over our activities and events in recent years. And you'll see the flyer text below coming home with your son or posted around town -- pass it along!
* * *
Granville Super Pack 3
New Cub Scout Information Night
for Parents and Family
Thursday, Sept. 4
Granville Elementary School
7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room
If your son is interested in joining Cub Scouts,
the Pack 3 leadership is offering an
Information & Registration Night
to answer all your questions!
Dues & national registration are $40 for the year
($12 for a year's worth of Boy's Life magazine)
That covers all costs for all activities for your son.
1st graders are Tiger Cubs, 2nd Wolf Cubs, 3rd Bear Cubs
4th & 5th are Webelos Scouts
Pack info is at http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
If you can't attend, call Cubmaster Al Dantzer, 587-1702
or Chairman Jeff Gill, 587-4245
* * *
We are Cub Scout Pack 3, with over 20 dens from all age levels: Tiger/1, Wolf/2, Bear/3, and Webelos/4&5. To see a bit of what we do through an average year, scroll down and use the archive links to look back over our activities and events in recent years. And you'll see the flyer text below coming home with your son or posted around town -- pass it along!
* * *
Granville Super Pack 3
New Cub Scout Information Night
for Parents and Family
Thursday, Sept. 4
Granville Elementary School
7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room
If your son is interested in joining Cub Scouts,
the Pack 3 leadership is offering an
Information & Registration Night
to answer all your questions!
Dues & national registration are $40 for the year
($12 for a year's worth of Boy's Life magazine)
That covers all costs for all activities for your son.
1st graders are Tiger Cubs, 2nd Wolf Cubs, 3rd Bear Cubs
4th & 5th are Webelos Scouts
Pack info is at http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
If you can't attend, call Cubmaster Al Dantzer, 587-1702
or Chairman Jeff Gill, 587-4245
* * *
Monday, August 25, 2008
Pack 3 Hog Roast
Your support of the Licking County Food Pantry Network at the Hog Roast resulted in eight large boxes worth of canned goods and pasta, plus $30 of donations, all of which looks something like this:
If you have pictures that don't add up to more than 20MG per send, send 'em to me at knapsack77_@_gmail_dot_com.
If you have pictures that don't add up to more than 20MG per send, send 'em to me at knapsack77_@_gmail_dot_com.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
In this week's Granville Sentinel (8-21-08)
Notes From My Knapsack 8-21-08
Jeff Gill
Get a Peace of Scouting
This Saturday, Granville’s own Super Pack 3, our Cub Scouting organization, will have their start of the school year picnic out at Infirmary Mound Park.
Aug. 23 at 3:00 pm the lawn chairs and shady canopies will unfurl around the bounce houses and food tents back behind the horse show arena, and a few hundred Cubs and Scouts and little brothers and sisters (plus parents) will say hello to a new school year of Cub Scouting (and a hog will end his year, with our sincere appreciation shown in bbq sauce).
First graders are Tiger Cubs, and from those newest Scouts to the Webelos ready to make the jump in March to Boy Scouts in Fifth grade, we have over 150 young men in Super Pack 3.
The normal pack meeting, the gathering of the whole shebang, is at 7 pm on third Thursdays right through May, but the heart of Scouting is the small group: dens in Cub Scouts, patrols in Boy Scouts. Each grade has a “rank,” Tigers in First, Woves in Second, Bears in Third, and Webelos in Fourth and Fifth. And each rank has three to five dens (Pack 3 had 21 dens last year), which is where the real Scouting program happens, learning about the outdoors, themselves, and what it means to be a citizen and a leader among your peers.
The Scouting Movement goes back to 1907, 1910 in the US, and really to May of 1900, when the entire British Empire went crazy over good news in a very bad year. The Boer War had gone badly for England in South Africa, and a small outpost had been cut off and assumed overrun. It turned out that Mafeking was holding out against overwhelming odds, and on May 18, 1900, a relief column made it to the city and commanding officer Robert Baden-Powell.
Baden-Powell, or B-P as he was known by both friends and respected enemies, returned to a hero’s welcome, and the startling news that his book written for soldiers, “Aids To Scouting,” was selling like hotcakes among young boys (and girls) back home, with “B-P Clubs” starting in various towns (think Michael Phelps and swim clubs).
B-P was actually disturbed by this – he had not written the book for children, and knew that romanticism of warfare was not what young people needed. On the other hand, he saw so many city kids new to the military come into the wilderness helpless, starving where food was handy and dying of thirst where water was available. If kids thought heat came from furnaces and food from grocery stores, what would you expect?
So he turned down a cushy spot in the military bureaucracy, retired a General, and spent two years doing research and writing (in Windmill Cottage next to Wimbledon, which I’m told you can still visit). Then he told his publisher, eager to hit the shelves while his fame was still remembered, that he wouldn’t sell his scheme until he tried it himself.
B-P called his new plan “Peace Scouts,” and used the “patrol method” to deliver character formation and leadership development through outdoor education, with a focus on learning by doing, not adults standing up talking unless it was storytelling. And he did one thing that some still think controversial – he kept uniforms as a central feature of his program.
Uniforms weren’t about militarism, but about uniformity. Because the test run of his new book, “Scouting For Boys,” was to bring 22 young men to an island off the English coast, 11 from the city, and 11 from the small towns and countryside, 11 from some level of privilege and 11 from humbler backgrounds. The Scout uniform was meant, and still means that all the boys are on a level playing field, with only their individual achievements marked with “merit badges” and “activity awards” which they earned by competing against . . . themselves.
August 1, 1907, these 22 boys and three adults spent two weeks testing out “Scouting For Boys,” and the program they began there now serves 38 million young men and women all over the world, in over 200 countries (basically, every country but Cuba and China).
The program gave birth to not only Boy Scouts but Girl Guides, called Girl Scouts in this country, and in 1930 the junior level, Cub Scouting was formally organized. The nation with the largest total number of Scouts in all phases? Nope, not the USA, which “only” has 7.5 million registered – that would be Indonesia, with over 8 million young men and women in Scouting.
But you can just come out to Infirmary Mound Park Saturday afternoon! Or e-mail me at knapsack77@gmail.com.
[contents of pdf to den leaders follow -- ]
3rd Annual Pig Roast Granville Cub Scouts Super Pack 3 Saturday, August 23rd
(1st Saturday after school starts)
3 pm to 7 pm
(dinner starts around 3:30)
Infirmary Mound Park
(Follow the signs to the Horse Arena)
Free for each Cub and Boy Scout and his family!
For EACH Scout and EACH family member attending,
PLEASE BRING one canned-food item, all of which the
Pack will donate to the Licking County Food Pantry.
You may also want to bring lawn chairs, a picnic blanket,
portable table, portable gazebo/canopy, etc.
The Pack will provide food and drinks, tableware, live music,
inflatable bounce houses, and a few other fun things.
The menu includes roasted pork, hot dogs, salad, baked
beans, chips, dessert, lemonade, bottled water, & soda pop.
Jeff Gill
Get a Peace of Scouting
This Saturday, Granville’s own Super Pack 3, our Cub Scouting organization, will have their start of the school year picnic out at Infirmary Mound Park.
Aug. 23 at 3:00 pm the lawn chairs and shady canopies will unfurl around the bounce houses and food tents back behind the horse show arena, and a few hundred Cubs and Scouts and little brothers and sisters (plus parents) will say hello to a new school year of Cub Scouting (and a hog will end his year, with our sincere appreciation shown in bbq sauce).
First graders are Tiger Cubs, and from those newest Scouts to the Webelos ready to make the jump in March to Boy Scouts in Fifth grade, we have over 150 young men in Super Pack 3.
The normal pack meeting, the gathering of the whole shebang, is at 7 pm on third Thursdays right through May, but the heart of Scouting is the small group: dens in Cub Scouts, patrols in Boy Scouts. Each grade has a “rank,” Tigers in First, Woves in Second, Bears in Third, and Webelos in Fourth and Fifth. And each rank has three to five dens (Pack 3 had 21 dens last year), which is where the real Scouting program happens, learning about the outdoors, themselves, and what it means to be a citizen and a leader among your peers.
The Scouting Movement goes back to 1907, 1910 in the US, and really to May of 1900, when the entire British Empire went crazy over good news in a very bad year. The Boer War had gone badly for England in South Africa, and a small outpost had been cut off and assumed overrun. It turned out that Mafeking was holding out against overwhelming odds, and on May 18, 1900, a relief column made it to the city and commanding officer Robert Baden-Powell.
Baden-Powell, or B-P as he was known by both friends and respected enemies, returned to a hero’s welcome, and the startling news that his book written for soldiers, “Aids To Scouting,” was selling like hotcakes among young boys (and girls) back home, with “B-P Clubs” starting in various towns (think Michael Phelps and swim clubs).
B-P was actually disturbed by this – he had not written the book for children, and knew that romanticism of warfare was not what young people needed. On the other hand, he saw so many city kids new to the military come into the wilderness helpless, starving where food was handy and dying of thirst where water was available. If kids thought heat came from furnaces and food from grocery stores, what would you expect?
So he turned down a cushy spot in the military bureaucracy, retired a General, and spent two years doing research and writing (in Windmill Cottage next to Wimbledon, which I’m told you can still visit). Then he told his publisher, eager to hit the shelves while his fame was still remembered, that he wouldn’t sell his scheme until he tried it himself.
B-P called his new plan “Peace Scouts,” and used the “patrol method” to deliver character formation and leadership development through outdoor education, with a focus on learning by doing, not adults standing up talking unless it was storytelling. And he did one thing that some still think controversial – he kept uniforms as a central feature of his program.
Uniforms weren’t about militarism, but about uniformity. Because the test run of his new book, “Scouting For Boys,” was to bring 22 young men to an island off the English coast, 11 from the city, and 11 from the small towns and countryside, 11 from some level of privilege and 11 from humbler backgrounds. The Scout uniform was meant, and still means that all the boys are on a level playing field, with only their individual achievements marked with “merit badges” and “activity awards” which they earned by competing against . . . themselves.
August 1, 1907, these 22 boys and three adults spent two weeks testing out “Scouting For Boys,” and the program they began there now serves 38 million young men and women all over the world, in over 200 countries (basically, every country but Cuba and China).
The program gave birth to not only Boy Scouts but Girl Guides, called Girl Scouts in this country, and in 1930 the junior level, Cub Scouting was formally organized. The nation with the largest total number of Scouts in all phases? Nope, not the USA, which “only” has 7.5 million registered – that would be Indonesia, with over 8 million young men and women in Scouting.
But you can just come out to Infirmary Mound Park Saturday afternoon! Or e-mail me at knapsack77@gmail.com.
[contents of pdf to den leaders follow -- ]
3rd Annual Pig Roast Granville Cub Scouts Super Pack 3 Saturday, August 23rd
(1st Saturday after school starts)
3 pm to 7 pm
(dinner starts around 3:30)
Infirmary Mound Park
(Follow the signs to the Horse Arena)
Free for each Cub and Boy Scout and his family!
For EACH Scout and EACH family member attending,
PLEASE BRING one canned-food item, all of which the
Pack will donate to the Licking County Food Pantry.
You may also want to bring lawn chairs, a picnic blanket,
portable table, portable gazebo/canopy, etc.
The Pack will provide food and drinks, tableware, live music,
inflatable bounce houses, and a few other fun things.
The menu includes roasted pork, hot dogs, salad, baked
beans, chips, dessert, lemonade, bottled water, & soda pop.
Friday, July 04, 2008
#1 Float - Open Class! (Saturday update)
http://newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BF&Dato=20080704&Kategori=GRANVILLE&Lopenr=807040805&Ref=PH
Congrats to Cubmaster Al, and the good work of Ken and Chris, along with more than 30 Cubs who came out with their parents and did Pack 3 proud -- great work, guys!
In the article that ran Saturday (and will likely repeat in the Sentinel this Thursday) -- http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080705/NEWS01/807050303&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL --
"Two other first-place float honors were awarded. Granville Cub Scout Pack 3 won first place in the open division with Scouts sitting around a campfire with a lookout tower made of tree limbs.
The top winner in the commercial float class was Granville Studio of Visual Arts, which had its initials, "gsva," on each side, each designed to represent various classic artists and their styles."
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Everybody loves a parade!
[Below is text Cubmaster Al sent around to den leaders, with attached maps -- remember we can't drive around Rt. 16 and enter from the west this year, so getting over to Wildwood Park needs to be done earlier, with the likelihood of some extra traffic back-ups, so don't cut it too close to 10 am! YiS, Jeff]
Everybody loves a parade! Especially when there are Cub Scouts in it.
The July 4th Parade will be on Friday July 4 beginning around 10:30 am.
MEETING AREA:
Cub Pack 3 will meet in front of the restrooms at Wildwood Park on Broadway. We will start gathering there around 8:30 am, and no one will be let into the staging area after 10 am. Judging for the floats will begin at 9am.
We are planning to have a float that will have 8 - 10 Scouts on it. We will also have the Color Guard with two Scouts carrying the flags and two Scouts carrying our banner.
Cub Scouts will be passing out US flags along the parade route. We received funding from American Legion Post 398 for the flags. (American Legion Post 398 was Pack 3's original founding organization in 1940!). We will probably have some candy to pass out as well so we don't hand out all of the flags at once.
FLOAT :
Most of our float set up and decoration will be done at the staging area, so please get there early to help decorate it. We will probably need some Scouts on the float for judging some time after 9am. The float will have a couple of tents, a mock camp fire with Scouts roasting marshmellows, a couple of Scouts with fishing poles and other misc. outdoors scouting items. If you have a small tent that we can use, please call me at 587-1702 immediately.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Scouts please wear your best uniforms!!!! The more in uniform the better, but if no uniform, then at least the Pack t-shirt. And if no uniform or t-shirt - then at least the Scout wearing something presentable. {Any darker blue mostly solid color t-shirt will work - Jeff}
Families, siblings, friends, etc. are welcome to walk with us and parents are encouraged to help keep an eye on our guys and help keep them from getting strung out too far.
Watch the weather, if it looks like rain bring a light weight poncho or umbrella.
WAGONS:
We also need wagons for adults to pull for the flags, coolers, water, and other items. We will be decorating them on site as well - We will have some decorating supplies, but if you can, please bring some as well.
END OF PARADE:
When the parade is over we will be picking up trash along the last part of the parade route from Granger & College to Broadway & Pearl. We will have trash bags and gloves. Please plan for this if at all possible. It will be easy since we will be staged near the end of the parade.
Please call me if you have any questions or if you wish to help in any way (including shuttling folks back to Wildwood from the GES Parking lot.)
Everybody loves a parade! Especially when there are Cub Scouts in it.
The July 4th Parade will be on Friday July 4 beginning around 10:30 am.
MEETING AREA:
Cub Pack 3 will meet in front of the restrooms at Wildwood Park on Broadway. We will start gathering there around 8:30 am, and no one will be let into the staging area after 10 am. Judging for the floats will begin at 9am.
We are planning to have a float that will have 8 - 10 Scouts on it. We will also have the Color Guard with two Scouts carrying the flags and two Scouts carrying our banner.
Cub Scouts will be passing out US flags along the parade route. We received funding from American Legion Post 398 for the flags. (American Legion Post 398 was Pack 3's original founding organization in 1940!). We will probably have some candy to pass out as well so we don't hand out all of the flags at once.
FLOAT :
Most of our float set up and decoration will be done at the staging area, so please get there early to help decorate it. We will probably need some Scouts on the float for judging some time after 9am. The float will have a couple of tents, a mock camp fire with Scouts roasting marshmellows, a couple of Scouts with fishing poles and other misc. outdoors scouting items. If you have a small tent that we can use, please call me at 587-1702 immediately.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Scouts please wear your best uniforms!!!! The more in uniform the better, but if no uniform, then at least the Pack t-shirt. And if no uniform or t-shirt - then at least the Scout wearing something presentable. {Any darker blue mostly solid color t-shirt will work - Jeff}
Families, siblings, friends, etc. are welcome to walk with us and parents are encouraged to help keep an eye on our guys and help keep them from getting strung out too far.
Watch the weather, if it looks like rain bring a light weight poncho or umbrella.
WAGONS:
We also need wagons for adults to pull for the flags, coolers, water, and other items. We will be decorating them on site as well - We will have some decorating supplies, but if you can, please bring some as well.
END OF PARADE:
When the parade is over we will be picking up trash along the last part of the parade route from Granger & College to Broadway & Pearl. We will have trash bags and gloves. Please plan for this if at all possible. It will be easy since we will be staged near the end of the parade.
Please call me if you have any questions or if you wish to help in any way (including shuttling folks back to Wildwood from the GES Parking lot.)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Cub Scout Day Camp Is History
Lots more pictures at the Newark Advocate website, from staff and reader submitted (look under Youth Sports), such as http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckGalleryPhoto&plckPhotoID=48e23b9b-ec84-4d6b-9615-57ca009768ae&plckGalleryID=e3734f49-002d-40cb-a0f0-c3e06f211393
Pack 3 had about two dozen of the record attendance out at Camp Falling Rock, almost 425 Cubs and 48 siblings, plus 120+ registered adults (which Pack 3 provided at least five of on any given day) and many more shuttle drivers and part-time walkers.
Next June we may be looking at split sessions, with Webelos having their own time slot and Tiger/Wolf/Bear Cubs in their own. We surely know that the setting and facilities we used this summer can't handle any more than they did!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Memorial Day, May 26, and Tiger Night, May 27
Pack 3 will march in the Granville Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26!
Cubmaster Al will gather us at 10:15 am, on the brick street between Centenary UMC and First Presby; we walk down Broadway to Pearl, down to Maple Grove Cemetery, half-hour program and we're dismissed from there. Some folks (especially older grandparents) go on down to Maple Grove at 9:30 or after and set up their lawn chairs and wait for us there.
For those who know families with kindergarten boys that may want to consider Tiger Cubs next fall, our Tiger night is at Granville Elementary, in the Multi-Purpose Room at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27. Come and get registered so you start getting all the mailings and info right with the start of the new school year!
Cubmaster Al will gather us at 10:15 am, on the brick street between Centenary UMC and First Presby; we walk down Broadway to Pearl, down to Maple Grove Cemetery, half-hour program and we're dismissed from there. Some folks (especially older grandparents) go on down to Maple Grove at 9:30 or after and set up their lawn chairs and wait for us there.
For those who know families with kindergarten boys that may want to consider Tiger Cubs next fall, our Tiger night is at Granville Elementary, in the Multi-Purpose Room at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27. Come and get registered so you start getting all the mailings and info right with the start of the new school year!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Pack Meeting - Last of School Year, Thur. May 15
The Pack leadership decided to pass on Cubmobile this year, since we have so much going on over these next few months.
Pack meeting this Thursday includes our "Dirty Jobs" salute, where parents are invited to come with a quick demo of some job they have or had which has an odd outfit, messy element, or weird twist to it (aim for a 2 minute time frame, please!). Biohazard suits, insulating gloves, wild looking tools -- anything but a bucket of eyeballs!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Jobs
Memorial Day parade in Granville is Monday, May 26, lining up between Centenary UMC and First Presbyterian at 10:15 am to walk down to Maple Grove Cemetery for the program -- Cub Day Camp at Camp Falling Rock on June 10-13, 8:30 to 4 pm each day -- July 4th parade from Wildwood Park -- Kickoff Hog Roast at Infirmary Mound Park on Saturday afternoon, August 23rd!
Oh, and Mike Rowe is an Eagle Scout. . .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Rowe
Friday, April 18, 2008
Weather, Or Not
This has not been a kind year for weather on our Pack 3 special event days -- due to the likelihood of rain, and the need for 150 bales of straw to keep the kids safe, which if we get 'em wet can't be returned so they're ours (giving us 150 useless bales at $3.95 each) . . .
The Cubmobile Race Day is canceled for Saturday, Apr. 19. We will try to reschedule for June 7, but that is entirely tentative based on street availability and straw bales, trailer transport, etc.
Stay tuned, and have a quiet Saturday!
The Cubmobile Race Day is canceled for Saturday, Apr. 19. We will try to reschedule for June 7, but that is entirely tentative based on street availability and straw bales, trailer transport, etc.
Stay tuned, and have a quiet Saturday!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Cubmobile Updates
Den Leaders,
Please forward this message to your den.
As you know we have scheduled the Cubmobile race for this Saturday, April 19th. Looking at the weather forecast there is a 40-50% chance of rain on that day. Since we “borrow” 100-150 bales of straw from the Granville Milling Company for this event, we cannot afford to get the bales of straw wet. If they are wet, Pack 3 will have to purchase the bales for $3.95 a bale. Therefore if it is raining on Saturday or the outlook looks like it is going to rain for sure we will need to cancel the event. If we cancel the event, we will send an email to all the den leaders. We would like the den leaders to make sure everyone in their den knows the event is canceled.
We will attempt to update the Pack 3 blog (http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com) with a note if the event is canceled as well.
Thank you for your help in this matter,
Jerry and Nicole Lukins
Bear Den 4 Leaders
Cubmobile coordinators
Please forward this message to your den.
As you know we have scheduled the Cubmobile race for this Saturday, April 19th. Looking at the weather forecast there is a 40-50% chance of rain on that day. Since we “borrow” 100-150 bales of straw from the Granville Milling Company for this event, we cannot afford to get the bales of straw wet. If they are wet, Pack 3 will have to purchase the bales for $3.95 a bale. Therefore if it is raining on Saturday or the outlook looks like it is going to rain for sure we will need to cancel the event. If we cancel the event, we will send an email to all the den leaders. We would like the den leaders to make sure everyone in their den knows the event is canceled.
We will attempt to update the Pack 3 blog (http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com) with a note if the event is canceled as well.
Thank you for your help in this matter,
Jerry and Nicole Lukins
Bear Den 4 Leaders
Cubmobile coordinators
Sunday, March 30, 2008
District Pinewood Derby at the Mall
Webelos Henry helping with the 100 cars that raced at Indian Mound Mall on Mar. 29 -- the full story is at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080330/NEWS01/803300309/1002/NEWS01
Friday, March 28, 2008
2008 Pack Pig Roast
!!! Save the Date !!!
3rd Annual Pig Roast
Granville Cub Scouts
Super Pack 3
Saturday, August 23rd
(1st Saturday after school starts)
3 pm to 7 pm
Infirmary Mound Park
Free for each Scout and his family!
Additional details to be announced this Summer
!!! Great Volunteer Opportunities Still Available !!!
To claim one, call Ken Fisher 927-3107
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Awesome Second Effort! (19 Mar. update)
Cub Scouts, a few Boy Scouts with Troop 65, and some of our Girl Scout buddies all pitched in to make our snow-delayed food drive work out for the hungry of Licking County -- good work all. We'll have some stats after Monday, 17 March, so check back (and Blue & Gold photos, too).
UPDATE 19 March -- Chuck Moore of the Licking County Food Pantry Network reported to Pack 3 that we brought in 4,000 pounds of canned goods, which he thought was awesome for a "make-up" date. And we'll get back to our usual 5 ton return next year!
Please tell people who ask about the Pack 3 Food Drive bag they still have at home that any "Operation Feed" drive will happily take that sack of groceries, and the county-wide push continues through March.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
The Food Drive Goes On . . . To Next Saturday!
[We have confirmation that the Food Pantry Network truck will be available for us from 10 am to Noon at the bell on Broadway, Opera House Park next to St. Luke's Episcopal. All I can say to everyone is -- do what you can, and it will be appreciated!]
Boom!
OK, we're officially cancelled for tomorrow, and below is the notice that all central Ohio radio, TV, and news/print outlets are getting. I hope you can do next Saturday; friends, if you can't, do what you can, and if no one in your den can cover your area, please let me know by Thursday morning.
Have a pleasant Saturday morning watching the snow fall, and we'll see you out shoveling the little old ladies' driveways in the afternoon when it stops!
* * *
Folks -- Can you help us? Last week our Cub Scout Pack distributed 3,000 bags around our community to homes, with flyers offering to pick up filled bags for the Licking County Food Pantry Network if they are set out by 9 am tomorrow. We obviously need to push this back a week. The official announcement is:
Our community wide canned goods drive for the Licking County Food Pantry Network, scheduled for pick-up at homes Saturday morning after 9 am, is postponed to next Saturday morning, Mar. 15. Please help us then to feed the hungry!
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
* * *
[the earlier e-mail to den leaders was this:]
Sigh.
Why yes, i have heard there's a little precipitation called for tonight. What are you hearing?
I'm trying to confirm from the Food Pantry Network that we can get the truck from 10 to Noon next Saturday before i pull the trigger, and tell all the media i can get ahold of to put out the word that we're not asking people to put their bags out tomorrow, but a week from tomorrow. If they can't do next Saturday, then i need a Plan C before i move off of Plan A!
But 10+ inches is a deal breaker, even for rough and tough Cub Scouts, and my measure is really whether moving the pick up day will get us more food for the pantry than staying put. At this point, it's sounding like we'll have less food to show for our efforts if we try to pull it off in the heavy snow falling from midnight to 10 am, so i'm *intending* to push us back a week -- stay tuned for final word when i hear from some of our other partners.
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff
Boom!
OK, we're officially cancelled for tomorrow, and below is the notice that all central Ohio radio, TV, and news/print outlets are getting. I hope you can do next Saturday; friends, if you can't, do what you can, and if no one in your den can cover your area, please let me know by Thursday morning.
Have a pleasant Saturday morning watching the snow fall, and we'll see you out shoveling the little old ladies' driveways in the afternoon when it stops!
* * *
Folks -- Can you help us? Last week our Cub Scout Pack distributed 3,000 bags around our community to homes, with flyers offering to pick up filled bags for the Licking County Food Pantry Network if they are set out by 9 am tomorrow. We obviously need to push this back a week. The official announcement is:
Our community wide canned goods drive for the Licking County Food Pantry Network, scheduled for pick-up at homes Saturday morning after 9 am, is postponed to next Saturday morning, Mar. 15. Please help us then to feed the hungry!
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
http://granvillepack3.blogspot.com
* * *
[the earlier e-mail to den leaders was this:]
Sigh.
Why yes, i have heard there's a little precipitation called for tonight. What are you hearing?
I'm trying to confirm from the Food Pantry Network that we can get the truck from 10 to Noon next Saturday before i pull the trigger, and tell all the media i can get ahold of to put out the word that we're not asking people to put their bags out tomorrow, but a week from tomorrow. If they can't do next Saturday, then i need a Plan C before i move off of Plan A!
But 10+ inches is a deal breaker, even for rough and tough Cub Scouts, and my measure is really whether moving the pick up day will get us more food for the pantry than staying put. At this point, it's sounding like we'll have less food to show for our efforts if we try to pull it off in the heavy snow falling from midnight to 10 am, so i'm *intending* to push us back a week -- stay tuned for final word when i hear from some of our other partners.
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Food Drive & Weather, or not . . .
Den leaders --
As for the Saturday forecast, the plan B is . . . there is no plan B! If the weather is truly horrible, as in Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergency horrible for Licking County, we can try to ask for the Food Pantry Network truck to come on Mar. 15, Blue & Gold Saturday in the morning, but we have limited means to let folks know what's happened.
So just use your best judgment, do what you can, but assume that we will still have the truck at Opera House Park in downtown Granville, on Broadway next to St. Luke's Episcopal Church right in front of the big bell, from 10 am to Noon -- this Saturday, March 8.
If the county sheriff's office puts us at Snow Emergency 2 or 3, i will get the Advocate paper and website, radio and TV stations to post "Granville Food Drive postponed to next Saturday" and we'll do what we can then. But just scuzzy weather alone doesn't cancel this Saturday! It will impact our giving, but i think trying to re-set to next week would drop it even farther.
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
As for the Saturday forecast, the plan B is . . . there is no plan B! If the weather is truly horrible, as in Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergency horrible for Licking County, we can try to ask for the Food Pantry Network truck to come on Mar. 15, Blue & Gold Saturday in the morning, but we have limited means to let folks know what's happened.
So just use your best judgment, do what you can, but assume that we will still have the truck at Opera House Park in downtown Granville, on Broadway next to St. Luke's Episcopal Church right in front of the big bell, from 10 am to Noon -- this Saturday, March 8.
If the county sheriff's office puts us at Snow Emergency 2 or 3, i will get the Advocate paper and website, radio and TV stations to post "Granville Food Drive postponed to next Saturday" and we'll do what we can then. But just scuzzy weather alone doesn't cancel this Saturday! It will impact our giving, but i think trying to re-set to next week would drop it even farther.
Yours in Scouting,
Jeff Gill
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Food Drive -- Belt Loops
Den leaders -- the Food Pantry Network truck is at Opera House Park, Granville downtown intersection, from 10 am to Noon this Saturday!
Who are they at the Licking County Food Pantry Network?
http://www.foodpantrynetwork.net
* * *
The belt loop requirement link is on the sidebar, and right here:
http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/a-sindex.asp
Who are they at the Licking County Food Pantry Network?
http://www.foodpantrynetwork.net
* * *
The belt loop requirement link is on the sidebar, and right here:
http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/a-sindex.asp
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Pinewood Car Judging from Feb. 21
The Pack 3 winners for Best of Show and Most Original Design:
Best of Show - - - - - - - - - - Best Design
TIGERS:
Christopher Peden - - - - - - - -Grady Libertini
WOLVES:
Paul Crock - - - - - - - - - - -Andrew Lowery
BEARS:
Christopher Armstrong - - - - - - Brenden Kling
WEBELOS I:
Chris Carlson - - - - - - - - - Henry Dantzer
WEBELOS II:
Ben Ridenour - - - - - - - - - - Nick Maag
* * *
Also, re: the Food Drive, for den leaders -- Thursday night we distributed all the bags Ross Market had to offer at this time, and they may or may not order another batch -- apparently they don't use as many as they used to, and the cost of a print run is up. So look over your maps, and distribute the hundred you got in the most judicious manner possible! You likely won't be able to hit every house. If i get access to more bags, i'll let you know.
Best of Show - - - - - - - - - - Best Design
TIGERS:
Christopher Peden - - - - - - - -Grady Libertini
WOLVES:
Paul Crock - - - - - - - - - - -Andrew Lowery
BEARS:
Christopher Armstrong - - - - - - Brenden Kling
WEBELOS I:
Chris Carlson - - - - - - - - - Henry Dantzer
WEBELOS II:
Ben Ridenour - - - - - - - - - - Nick Maag
* * *
Also, re: the Food Drive, for den leaders -- Thursday night we distributed all the bags Ross Market had to offer at this time, and they may or may not order another batch -- apparently they don't use as many as they used to, and the cost of a print run is up. So look over your maps, and distribute the hundred you got in the most judicious manner possible! You likely won't be able to hit every house. If i get access to more bags, i'll let you know.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Yorktown photos going up . . .
. . . at the Yorktown trip site, linked on the right-hand sidebar. Food Drive info (bag drop March 1, pick up March 8, 10 am to Noon at Opera House Park) coming up next, then -- Blue and Gold Banquet!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Cub Scout Leader Training - 2/23/08
Become a trained leader for your den and pack!
Saturday, February 23rd: New Leader Essentials & Youth Protection & Leader Specific Training (for experienced, trained leaders in new positions, such as Den Leaders, Cubmaster, and Committee Chair)
Registration begins at 8:30am; Training will begin promptly at 9am. Leader Specific training will begin approximately at 12:30pm
The cost (which includes a book and lunch) is $17; cost for Leader Specific only is $2.
The training will be held at Central Christian Church in Newark.
For additional information, please contact Andrew King. (614)404.8116 or andrewking@columbus.rr.com
Friday, February 01, 2008
Scouting's Birthday
For the Boy Scouts of America, our official starting date is traditionally observed as Feb. 8, 1910, since the federal charter was issued on that day, now 98 years ago. Scout Sunday/Sabbath is marked by many churches, especially when they are the chartering organization for a Scout group, and the first or second weekend of February is when that observance falls.
We marked the 100th anniversary of the actual beginning of the Scouting program last summer, when Baden-Powell field tested the book he was about to release, "Scouting for Boys," with a camp at Brownsea Island. An enjoyable overview can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsea_Island_Scout_camp
From these roots, the vast tree of the World Scouting Movement now covers the entire world. Happy birthday BSA, Scouting around the globe, and in your house!
We marked the 100th anniversary of the actual beginning of the Scouting program last summer, when Baden-Powell field tested the book he was about to release, "Scouting for Boys," with a camp at Brownsea Island. An enjoyable overview can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsea_Island_Scout_camp
From these roots, the vast tree of the World Scouting Movement now covers the entire world. Happy birthday BSA, Scouting around the globe, and in your house!
Monday, January 28, 2008
PINEWOOD DERBY RESULTS!!!!!
Granville Cub Scout Pack 3 hosted the 2008 Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 26 at GIS for the Granville Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
The racing action featured homemade models shaped as shiny race cars, silly school buses, pencils, hot dogs, lizards, catsup bottles, wedges of cheese, army tanks, slices of pizza, lightning bolts, the silver surfer, a snow man, and other imaginative designs concocted by first through eighth graders who are in the Granville scouting programs.
Granville Lumber helps many scouts to cut their wood blocks into shapes. They keep a running tally with a year-to-year record marked on the side of their band saw.
82 Girl Scouts, 121 Cub Scouts, 6 Boy Scouts and 42 Open Class entrants competed for trophies in age-based race events on Cub Scout Pack 3’s twin aluminum tracks. Times for over 250 four-car races were electronically measured, tracked by computer and projected on two large screens for audience viewing.
This is a big event made possible by over a dozen parent volunteers and numerous Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Cub Scout helpers dressed in striped Race Official shirts.
See www.newarkadvocate.com for a photo gallery and video clip of this event; the 24 photo gallery is at --
Pinewood Photos (click link)
Trophy Winners were as follows:
Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Corinne Sutliff 1 218.5
2 Riley Bruck 2 215.2
3 Danielle Miller K 213.7
4 Madilynn Smith 2 213.2
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadets:
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Heather Windley 6 218.5
2 Rachel Windley 4 217.3
3 Taylor Bruck 4 216.3
4 Riley Rosinski 6 215.0
Girl Scout Best of Show:
Lizzie Gabel (7th Grade) The Weiner Mobile
Girl Scout Most Original Design:
Sarah Gabel (4th Grade) Swimming Otter
Cub Scout Tigers:
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Garrett Sutliff 1 219.0
2 David Blacksten 1 212.0
3 Jack Owen 1 210.2
4 Sammy Benjegerdes 1 210.0
Turtle Ethan Sergio 1 134.5 (slowest car to finish)
Cub Scout Wolves:
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Matthew Vecchione 2 214.6
2 Luke Pritchard 2 213.6
3 Nathan DeMent 2 213.3
4 Kevin Miller 2 211.8
Turtle Andrew Lowery 2 140.8 (slowest car to finish)
Cub Scout Bears:
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Alexander Chisolm 3 216.0
2 Chris Crum 3 213.5
3 Kenny Fisher 3 212.8
4 Max Budd 3 211.5
Turtle Daniel Brnjic 3 169.4 (slowest car to finish)
Cub Scout Webelos I:
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Ben Bressoud 4 212.7
2 Will Kosling 4 212.2
3 Matthew Thompson 4 208.9
4 Matt Hills 4 203.0
Turtle Duncan Bartlett 4 141.9 (slowest car to finish)
Cub Scout Webelos II:
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 John Wagner 5 220.6
2 Sam Hollingsworth 5 216.7
3 Adam Miller 5 214.4
4 Andrew Peden 5 212.2
Turtle Andrew Sneed 5 108.3 (slowest car to finish)
Cub Scout Pack Championship Runoff:
1 Garrett Sutliff 1 219.6
2 John Wagner 5 219.0
3 Sam Hollingsworth 5 214.8
4 Alexander Chisolm 3 214.0 (slowest car to finish)
Boy Scout Troop 65:
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Chris Bets 8 209.1
2 Christian White 8 207.8
3 Albert Dantzer 8 206.2
4 Chris Duncan 7 205.6
Turtle Brendan Lowell 8 198.0 (slowest car to finish)
Open Class (any age, including adults):
Place Driver/Race Team Grade Avg. Speed (mph)
1 Corinne Sutliff 1 221.8
2 John Wagner 5 221.4
3 Garett Sutliff 1 220.7
4 Lisa Ridenour Adult 218.2
Sunday, January 20, 2008
You liked your paper airplane at the pack meeting?
Click this link, please -- i can't find confirmation, but i hope this is true, just because it's sooooooo cool:
http://inventorspot.com/articles/origami_rules_paper_airplane_set_9997
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Pinewood rules and helps -- Scroll down!
There's some new info at the Yorktown trip blog linked just below (or on the link that will stay to the right). If you're clicking in for Pinewood stuff, just scroll down, but you might want to read this first . . .
For all den leaders and other pack officers, think about "New Leader Essentials" (NLE) training on Sat., Feb. 23, in Newark at Central Christian Church on Mt. Vernon Rd.
If you've ever taken NLE, you don't need to do it again, but if you've never had it, this would be a great chance. The training day starts at 8:30 am, and there's always a good pile of bagels and donuts and fruit along with the coffee and juice. If you are just wanting NLE, you can leave at lunchtime, but if you want to get the extended training for den leadership, Cubmastering, Committee chair/treasurers, or advancement, lunch is served and they'll have you out by 2 to 3:30 depending on which specialized training you sit in with.
Pack 3 will get some major financial incentives (starting with free advancement, which could save us $700 plus per year) if we have at least half of our key leaders trained, so it is a day that helps you work with the Cubs, and gives you a way to help the Pack. Look at it that way, and you're making $100 an hour for us by participating!
If you think you can make it, give Jeff Gill a call or e-mail, but you can just show up; they're just wanting to make sure to have enough food. There's anywhere from 12 to 40 at one of these winter training days. You learn about the Scouting program as a whole, and get a good sense of what your child can do over the next few years in Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturing, and even some of the High Adventure activities available.
For all den leaders and other pack officers, think about "New Leader Essentials" (NLE) training on Sat., Feb. 23, in Newark at Central Christian Church on Mt. Vernon Rd.
If you've ever taken NLE, you don't need to do it again, but if you've never had it, this would be a great chance. The training day starts at 8:30 am, and there's always a good pile of bagels and donuts and fruit along with the coffee and juice. If you are just wanting NLE, you can leave at lunchtime, but if you want to get the extended training for den leadership, Cubmastering, Committee chair/treasurers, or advancement, lunch is served and they'll have you out by 2 to 3:30 depending on which specialized training you sit in with.
Pack 3 will get some major financial incentives (starting with free advancement, which could save us $700 plus per year) if we have at least half of our key leaders trained, so it is a day that helps you work with the Cubs, and gives you a way to help the Pack. Look at it that way, and you're making $100 an hour for us by participating!
If you think you can make it, give Jeff Gill a call or e-mail, but you can just show up; they're just wanting to make sure to have enough food. There's anywhere from 12 to 40 at one of these winter training days. You learn about the Scouting program as a whole, and get a good sense of what your child can do over the next few years in Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturing, and even some of the High Adventure activities available.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
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