Pack 751

Hiking 10 Essentials

2012-02-15T12:28:00.000-05:00

Pinewood Derby Workshop

2012-01-17T15:29:00.001-05:00

We will have our 4th annual Pinewood Derby Workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7:00 in the St. Therese Cafeteria. Brian L. will have his band saw available to make any cuts that you need. This is a great opportunity for those without access to power tools. We will also have additional cars for sale during the workshop.

These will primarily be profile cuts, so have the outline marked on the side of the car, and Brian will take care of the cutting.

This is also the fourth year that Brian has done this, and it's been a huge help to a lot of Scouts and their families over the years. Thanks so much for your help with this, Brian!

Also, we'd like to add an educational element to this as well - a bit of the science behind what makes a car go faster. If you have any ideas or are able to contribute, please let Eric know.

Scout Night at the Circus

2012-01-12T13:16:00.000-05:00

The 2012 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Scout Night is going to be Friday, March 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12.50 and include a scout patch. If you're interested, you can download the form HERE.

If you have any questions, please call Sarah Blevins at 513-421-1302, or e-mail her at sblevins@usbankarena.com.

Christmas Pack Meeting - Dec. 18

2011-12-08T23:54:00.001-05:00

Our Christmas pack meeting will be held on December 18, at 4:00 in the St. Therese Cafeteria. Highlights will include games, awards, popcorn prizes (including Pinewood Derby cars), and the raffle for our grand prize. Each scout gets one chance for every $100 of popcorn he sold. We're also expecting a visit from someone special...

As is our tradition, we'll also have a gift exchange for the kids. If you'd like to participate, have your Scout bring a wrapped gift of about $5 in value. Siblings are welcome to join in - bring a present, get a present!

We also want to try something new this year - the first ever (that any of us know of) Pack 751 Chili Cook-off! For those who would like to participate, just bring your best chili and we'll taste them all. Just give us a heads-up so we know how hot it is! The pack will provide the bowls and spoons. If you don't have a recipe, don't feel obligated. But we were so impressed with the pot-luck in November, we wanted to give it a try.

See you there!

Christmas Caroling on Dec. 15

2011-12-02T15:34:00.001-05:00

This is still a work in progress, but it's been generally agreed that this is a fun idea. On Thursday, Dec. 15, we'll have the Scouts, in uniform, sing Christmas carols at a nursing home. I don't know where yet, and I don't have a time yet, but we need to start planning anyway!

Have your Scout practice the following songs:

The lyrics for each of the songs are available here on the website in case you need them, or so that we're all on the same page. If you have a place that you would like to arrange for us to sing, please let Eric know ASAP. Hopefully this is something that can become an annual pack tradition. More info to come.

Silent Night

2011-12-02T14:56:00.001-05:00

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

2011-12-02T14:53:00.001-05:00

You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

He's making a list,
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!

O! You better watch out!
You better not cry.
Better not pout, I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

Jingle Bells

2011-12-02T14:51:00.001-05:00

Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

2011-12-02T14:49:00.001-05:00

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Then all the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
you'll go down in history!

Frosty the Snowman

2011-12-02T14:01:00.000-05:00

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
He was made of snow but the children
Know how he came to life one day.
There must have been some magic in that
Old silk hat they found.
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around.
O, Frosty the snowman
Was alive as he could be,
And the children say he could laugh
And play just the same as you and me.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.

Frosty the snowman knew
The sun was hot that day,
So he said, "Let's run and
We'll have some fun
Now before I melt away."
Down to the village,
With a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there all
Around the square saying,
Catch me if you can.
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop.
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler "Stop!"
For Frosty the snow man
Had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,
"Don't you cry,
I'll be back again some day."
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.

A guy throws a snail...

2011-12-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

A guy is sitting at home when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and sees a snail on the porch. He picks up the snail and throws it as far as he can. A year later, there’s another knock at the door. He opens it and sees the same snail. The snail says, “What was that all about?”

~from Boys' Life magazine

Sunday Hike - Boone County Arboretum

2011-12-02T10:12:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder that the Hiking Club is this Sunday. This month we'll check out the Boone County Arboretum. They have a wide variety of tree and plant species, so we should still have some interesting things to see, even this late in the year. Also, with rain in the forecast for the next couple of days, their paved trail should be very welcome!

We'll leave the St. Therese big parking lot at 1:30!! This is a little earlier than we usually leave, but we'll need a few extra minutes for the drive to Boone County. If you're running late, give me a call so we'll know to look for you when you get to the park.

It's obviously getting colder, but it's really not that bad. The best advice is to dress in layers. They can always take off a layer if they need to. Bring gloves and a hat, and don't forget water. Even though it isn't hot out, we still need to make sure we stay hydrated. If it rains, bring a poncho. If it's raining too hard, we'll reschedule. Check the website before you leave the house to be sure - pack751.com.

It was easy to say we hike year-round when we started this in June. Now is when we start to test it, although if the forecast is accurate the temperature should be in the low 50's!

Here is a map to the park. Just input your address for directions. http://g.co/maps/yj6jr

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2011-11-24T22:01:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving from Pack 751!

Pack 751 Dog Tags

2011-11-22T21:35:00.001-05:00

Just in time for Christmas, Pack 751 Dog Tags!!! For just $12.00 you get a complete set of Dog Tags (see description below), personalized with your Scout's and Pack's information. These will make a great stocking stuffer for your scout! Parents and siblings are also invited to order a set!

All proceeds from this sale will go towards supporting the activities of Pack 751. Zach S. of the Webelos II Den is organizing this fundraiser and all questions should be directed to Ken S. (Ask your den leader if you need contact info)

Use the following link to place your order and please make sure the information in the top two boxes is spelled correctly, as the top two lines of the Dog Tags will be embossed with the exact lettering provided:

http://goo.gl/co1SS

The following (5) line format will be used

SMITH
JOHNNY J.
PACK 751
SOUTHGATE KY
USA

Online orders should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 12/5 and payments completed by 12/7. Please make checks payable to "Pack 751".

Make sure to include your scout's name on the check or cash envelope.

The tags will be ready for pickup at the December Pack meeting (12/18); however, if you can't make the meeting, other pickup or drop off arrangements will be made.

Thanksgiving Day jokes from Boys' Life magazine

2011-11-22T15:13:00.000-05:00

Boys' Life online has some fun jokes for the boys for Thanksgiving. Check them out!
12 funny Thanksgiving Day jokes -- Boys' Life magazine:

"Josh: Why did the farmer run a steamroller over his potato field?
Phil: Why?
Josh: He wanted to raise mashed potatoes."

Pack Meeting on Nov. 20

2011-11-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

Our next pack meeting will be at 4:00 on Sunday, November 20, and we have a lot lined up...

we'll have the presentation of some awards, including Bobcat and Webelos ranks
we'll have the popcorn from the order forms ready to distribute
we'll have at least 4 different games for the kids to play
and we'd also like to try a pot-luck. Bring any dish that you'd like to share - chili dip, bbq weenies, meatballs, dessert, whatever you like. If it's unique, and you don't mind sharing, bring the recipe! But don't worry if you can't bring anything. We just want to give the parents something to do, and a way to get together.

And one last thing - we'd like to offer any support we can to the effort being led by the Boy Scout troop and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. They are currently taking up a collection for our fellow Kentuckians in Owsley County. They have the unfortunate distinction of being the third poorest county in America. When they aren't in school, some of the kids go the entire weekend without a meal. They're only a couple of hours south of us, but it's a completely different way of life. In addition to collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items, the groups are also collecting any useful household items you would like to donate. Clothing, baby items, toiletries... the need is great. You can bring anything you would like to donate to the pack meeting, or we can make other arrangements. Anything you're able to give will be very much appreciated.

Hike on Sunday at Ault Park

2011-11-04T13:27:00.001-04:00

This Sunday, the Hiking Club will explore Ault Park in Cincinnati. In addition to some great trails, there is also a beautiful overlook, a playground, and plenty of photo ops.

Meet in the St. Therese big parking lot at 1:45. The caravan will roll out no later than 2:00, so call your Cubmaster if you'll be running late. Hope to see you there!

Turn In Popcorn Forms

2011-10-26T09:50:00.002-04:00

We're finally wrapping up with the popcorn sale. If you haven't already, contact any relatives, friends, or neighbors who would like to support the Scouts. We need to have the forms turned in by Thursday, Oct. 27. There are a few ways to do that:
1) If your Scout attends St. Therese school, send them through the home folder to "Eric McIntosh, c/o Ethan McIntosh 5L",
2) You can drop off the form at the Convent at St. Therese on Thursday between 6:00 and 7:30, or
3) You can drop it off at my house in Southgate. I work from home, so just leave it between the front doors and I'll get it.

If for some reason one of those ways doesn't work for you, please let Eric know and we'll figure something out. It's important that we get them turned in on time so the order can be placed before the deadline. They won't accept late orders!

Be Prepared... for the zombie plague!

2011-10-25T21:21:00.000-04:00

There is an awesome/educational comic from the CDC that uses a (hypothetical?) zombie attack to teach about emergency preparedness. There is even a checklist at the end to help make your own kit at home. Whether for zombies, or some more natural type of disaster, it's always best to Be Prepared.

Click HERE to view the comic, and click HERE to view the requirements for the Emergency Preparedness Award. Contact your den leader with any questions, or to let them know you're working on it.

Pack Meeting on Oct. 23

2011-10-18T11:12:00.000-04:00

Our October pack meeting will feature a costume contest. To give everyone time to get their costumes ready, we're pushing the October meeting back to the 4th Sunday, Oct. 23 at 4:00 in the St. Therese Cafeteria. We'll have plenty of prizes to give out, including best costume.

We'll also have a Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot. Families are asked to decorate their cars as spooky as they'd like, and bring some candy to pass out to the trick-or-treaters. There will also be prizes for the best car decoration!

Finally, we'll be having a T-shirt Design Contest for our next pack shirt! Any scout who brings his design to the pack meeting can have it put into the contest. We'll then vote for a favorite that will be made into our next t-shirt, ready for delivery by the November pack meeting. Suggestions for a winning design include a Scouting theme, and not too much clutter. Feel free to use art and images from the web. It doesn't have to be free-hand.

We'll take orders for the shirts after the design has been selected. Cost is expected to be between $10 - $15.

Religious Emblems for Cub Scouts

2011-10-11T22:16:00.002-04:00

In addition to rank advancement and electives, there are many other awards and recognition available to Cub Scouts. From belt loops and pins, to conservation and emergency preparedness awards, there is always something to engage the boys and keep them busy. One award program that I want to highlight is the religious emblems program. These are not awards that are given by the BSA, but rather by the Scout's own faith community. Most of the world's major religions and denominations participate. The requirements are established by the church. The BSA's role is simply recognition of the achievement.

One unique aspect of this recognition is that it's one of only two awards that can be earned as a Cub Scout, but worn on the Boy Scout uniform. The other is the Arrow of Light. In fact, it can even be worn on the adult leader uniform when they grow up to become a Scout leader. So basically, my son is wearing a purple square knot that I'll never be able to wear!

Please see this LINK for more information, and let me know if you are interested in pursuing this with your Scout. There are different levels to match your Scout's age and rank. I can speak from experience with the Catholic emblem to tell you that it's a rewarding experience, and the presentation ceremony at the Cathedral with the bishop was beautifully done. They also had a recognition at a Mass at St. Therese. For those of other faiths, I have no doubt that similar ceremonies would be held. Different churches will have different schedules. Again from experience, the Catholic emblem would need to be completed by February to be included in the ceremony. I'd be glad to help you find out the schedule for any other faith.

Finally, this is a program that the Scout works on at home with the family. None of the requirements can or should be completed during a den meeting. If you have any other questions, or would like more information, please see your den leader or Cubmaster.

October Hike

2011-09-29T12:50:00.000-04:00

Our hike this Sunday will be at Mt. Airy Forest. We'll meet in the St. Therese big parking lot at 1:45 to head over. Hope to see you then!

Pack Picnic on Sunday!

2011-09-16T17:11:00.002-04:00

This meeting will be our family picnic. Bring the whole family for fun activities, and to meet the new Scouts. Please bring a 2-liter, and a side dish or dessert to share (just enough to feed your family). If your dish needs a serving spoon or spatula, please bring one along.

You can also bring an empty 2-liter bottle to use as a water rocket. If you haven't seen it yet, you'll love it!

Popcorn Sale at Kroger

2011-09-16T17:05:00.002-04:00

The pack has received permission from Kroger to sell Popcorn at the Newport Pavilion store on 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, and 10/15. Please consider signing up for a time slot one one or more of those days. It probably sounds boring, but the kids end up having a great time, and usually are upset when it's time to leave! And what they don't realize is that they're developing great communication skills while they make their sales pitches.

Feel free to sign up for multiple slots. Your scout will received a share of all the popcorn that is sold on his shift, and that counts toward prizes! Contact your den leader with questions.

9/11 Memorial Hike

2011-09-07T15:38:00.000-04:00

We usually hike on the first Sunday of the month, but this month that fell on Labor Day weekend. Instead, we will honor the 10-year anniversary of our country's loss on 9/11 with a Memorial Hike. We'll meet in the St. Therese big parking lot at 1:45pm on Sunday, Sept. 11, and head down to the riverfront for a version of the BSA's official Dan Beard hike. We'll have the Scouts, in uniform, carrying small flags along the way, past Fountain Square, the Marine Memorial at Lytle Park, Sawyer Point, and the Dan Beard House.

I think the sight of Scouts in uniform on a day like that will be a reassuring thing to see. The hike will be about 5 miles long, which is not as long as it sounds. We've been out with Tigers on hilly terrain for hikes that long before, and they're bummed when we have to stop! We'll take a break along the way for a snack, maybe at Graeter's on the Square if everyone is interested. Our only problem will be competing with the Bengals game for parking spaces, but we'll manage that with carpooling. Also, the Scouts will earn the 5-mile Dan Beard Hike patch, in addition to recognition from the Pack.