Holiday Pack Meeting

This Saturday, December 6, is our Holiday Pack meeting from 2-4 at the Talawanda Middle School. There will be skits, games, crafts and an awards presentation!

Parents and families encouraged to attend!

Wear your full dress Class A uniform.

Happy Holidays!

Canned Food Drive

This Sunday is the Kiwanis Canned Food Drive. Scouts are asked to volunteer to go door to door and collect canned & box goods for the needy. They will be supervised. We will meet at 12:45 at the RE-MAX real estate office, across the street from the TRI (behind Kroger). We will be done in about 2 hours. We will finish at the Old Methodist Church uptown at the corner of W Church & Poplar (White church across from McCullugh Hyde). Wear your Class A uniform.

Popcorn Show N' Sells

Thanks to everyone who showed up this weekend to sell Popcorn! There are currently no more 'Show N' Sells' scheduled. We will keep you updated on when Popcorn will be delivered. All money will be collected at that time.

Where the Wild Things Were!

Happy Halloween! Pack 961 braved the Haunted Hueston Woods this weekend for hiking, camping, and 'trick or treating.' The weather was beautiful despite the cold nights which we survived by gathering closer around the fire for s'mores. The fire (& the beans) also helped keep the zombies away!




After an entertaining evening of skits and storytelling there was even a "Mummy" making contest! Good thing we had extra Mummy Paper!



Thanks to all our leaders, boy scouts, and parents for making this weekend such a success! We'll see you November 1st at the Drake Farm for the next Pack event!

To see the full album or order prints click here.

Hueston Woods Halloween Campout

BOO!

This weekend is the 2nd Annual Hueston Woods Halloween Campout!

Read on if you dare!

This is a FAMILY CAMPOUT and the cost is $5 per person to cover food. Children under 5 are free. Please let your leaders know ASAP if you plan to attend so they can arrange food.

Friday night meet at the group campsites located at the west end of the park. Follow the loop until you come to the Mountain Bike Shop. Turn right down the gravel road. We will be in the back at Site #1... look for the 961 banner!

Please do not park cars in the campground. Move them to the road/ lot after unloading. Tents only....no campers.

Each family is responsible for their own dinner Friday night.

Saturday after group breakfast we will go over itineraries for the day.

Den's will be organizing their own activities after lunch.

Saturday night is the MAIN EVENT:
TRICK OR TREATING AND HALLOWEEN FEST!
Scouts (and parents) may wear costumes if they wish or they can wear their Class A uniform. Don't forget a treat bag!

We will break camp after Sunday Breakfast.

Click COMMENTS below for a list of what to bring or if you have any questions.

Be afraid....be very afraid!

CubWord 2008

Hello,

Here are some pictures from Pack 961 stay at CubWorld in July of 2008. The trip was five days and four nights. Everyone had a great time and we hope to have more boys to go next Summer.

Assistant Cubmaster
Andor Kiss

Miami Football Campout

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Its not to late to attend! Register the night of the event for an additional $2.

Go Pack 961! Go Miami!

TONIGHT IS SIGN UP NIGHT!

The new Scouting year has finally begun! We hope to see you tonight from 6 to 8 at the TRI Community Center (6025 Fairfield Road) for sign ups and while you're there enjoy a hot dog from the grill! Bring a friend!

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday Sept. 10: Parent Info Night 7:00 @ TRI COMMUNITY CENTER

Friday Sept. 12 @ 13 : Campout & Football game at Yager Stadium

Swim Party

FAMILY & FRIENDS SWIM NIGHT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH 8:30-10:30PM
AT THE TRI-COMMUNITY POOL
FREE ADMISSION!
THE PACK WILL ALSO PROVIDE WALKING TACOS & JUICE.
EACH FAMILY IS WELCOME TO BRING THEIR OWN DRINKS AND ADDITIONAL SNACK.

'FLOATIES' AND SHARK REPELLENT OPTIONAL!!

Happy July 4!

The defending champion Pack 961 Cub Scouts once again represented at the annual Uptown Oxford 4th of July Parade! This year's theme was 'Sea to Shining Sea' and our float featured famous explorers Lewis and Clark. Over 30 Scouts from each Den marched behind the float carrying their colors.....While Boy Scout and 'Denner' Jason rocked out with his interpretation of "America the Beautiful" on electric guitar. God Bless America!

Click here to view more pictures from the event.

We Remember

Thanks to all the scouts who helped put flags on graves at the Oxford Cemetery this Memorial Day! Your efforts to recognize and show respect to those who have served our country are worthy. WE WILL BE TAKING THE FLAGS DOWN THIS SATURDAY, MAY 31ST AT 9AM. Meet at the cemetery (just south of Peffer park on US 27) Saturday morning if you can help.

THE NEXT PACK EVENT IS THE CAMP OUT AT DRAKE FARM: THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 6,7,& 8. The cost is $6 per person to cover meals. There will be skits, skill activities, campfires and more! Please let Den Leaders know how many in your family are attending ASAP. Click the itinerary below for more detailed information.

Campout Itinerary

Summer Camps

The early registration deadline for both Cub Day Camp (July 14-18) and Overnight Adventure Camp (July 21-24) is May 12! You can register for Day Camp online by clicking the link above but you must register for Adventure Camp by contacting Mr. Rolke as this is a Pack activity. You can still register after the 12th but the cost will go up.

Contact your leaders for more information.

2007-2008 Video Album

There were several requests for access to the video displayed at the Blue & Gold Banquet. In order to make it postable I've broken it up into two segments: one for the Pinewood Derbies, and one for the other activities.

Enjoy!

Blue & Gold Banquet

The annual Blue and Gold Banquet will be held at Talawanda High School on Saturday May 3rd. The banquet is a chance to celebrate our accomplishments and recognize scouts who have earned their advancements.

Please send any pictures from the past year to Mr. Wasburn Moses so he can put them in the annual slide show.

Pancake Day !

As you know Oxford Kiwanis is Pack 961's biggest sponsor. We understand that this is Little League opening day and that many scouts also have soccer or other commitments at this busy time of year. Any help our scouts can provide is welcome; even if its just a half an hour. Wear your uniform if you can and sign in at the volunteer table. What a great way to give back to the group that gives so much to us!

Reds Tour

What: Cincinnati Reds Stadium Tour

Who: All Pack 961 Scouts and their families.

When: Saturday April 12. The tour starts at 1pm so everyone should meet at the Red's Hall of Fame Museum at 12:30pm.

Cost: Scouts and leaders are free, all others will be $10 and can be paid Sat.

After the tour, everyone is on their own to go through the museum.

Please contact your Den Leader by Thursday if you plan to attend.

District Pinewood Derby

It starts with a block of wood, a boy, and his dad. For 150 scouts from all across the Fort Hamilton Scout District it ended at Talawanda Middle School on April 5. At this years derby, an annual scouting tradition for more than 50 years, we had a record four tracks, one for each rank. Virtual speeds reached over 220 miles per hour! Cars were also awarded for best design. This year's cars included authentic NASCARs, hot rods, and even a red dragon! Scouts could view a display of pinewood cars from the last century and see monster trucks, formula one racers, and Police SWAT vehicles on display. We would like to thank our many sponsors and volunteers including: Oxford Kiwanis, Talawanda City Schools, Miami University, and Oxford Kroger. You went THE DISTANCE!


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Click the comments link below for complete results.

Pinewood Derby Highlights

Thanks to everyone who made this years Pinewood Derby such a huge success! What an awesome turn out and impressive variety of cars. Congratulations to all our winners!
See you at Districts April 5!

Its Derby Time!

Click 'COMMENTS' below if you have questions about the rules:

Wright Pat Air Force Museum

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Our January Pack event is at WPAFB on the 26th. The plan is for each Den to meet at the museum when it opens at 9am. We will then gather at the Imax as a group at 10:30 for "Fighter Pilots." The event is free for all Scouts but parents and family members will have to pay for their own IMAX ticket. ($6 adults; $4.50 > 8yrs.; $3 <7yrs) Scouts should wear their uniforms and bring their own lunch unless they wish to purchase food at the Valkyrie Cafe. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the museum galleries. Up, Up and Away.......

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