Iron Chef...

...NOT THE SWEDISH CHEF!

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Our December Pack Meeting is this Sunday from 2-4 in the Talawanda High School Auditeria. The theme is IRON CHEF (like the TV show) and each Den will be preparing their own recipe using the Secret Ingredient in the time allowed.

Here is the Schedule of Events:

  Gathering
2:00  Call to order and flag ceremony (wolf scouts)
2:05  Awards and recognitions.
2:20  Introduction of Iron Chef and rules.
2:30  Cooking begins
3:15  End of cooking and cleanup
3:20  Presentation to judges and judging
3:40  Chocolate buffet
3:45 Friends of Scouting presentation
3:50  Closing ceremony

Bon appetite... or as the Swedish Chef would say: BORK! BORK!

70 Years of Scouting!

This year Oxford Boy Scout Troop 930 marks its 70th Anniversary. Founded in 1939 as Troop 30, it has been a continual presence in Oxford. It has provided countless opportunities to the youth of Oxford to grow, develop skills and have a great time doing it. The Scouts themselves have given back to the community with thousands of hours of community service -- from planting hundreds of trees in (then brand new) Hueston Woods State Park to more recent efforts in support of the local food pantry, the Race for the Cure, and other community events.

To celebrate the Troop’s 70th Anniversary they will be hosting a Community Potluck Dinner on November 14, 2009. This event is open to the whole Oxford community, but they especially hope to encourage all the families who have ever been involved with Scouting in Oxford to come share in the celebration. Bring a dish to share, get reacquainted, share old memories, and enjoy good food and fellowship as former Scouts and Scoutmasters share their memories of Scouting.

Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 5:30 P.M.

Talawanda Middle School
4030 Oxford Reily Rd.
Oxford, OH 45056.

For further information contact: Don Pestana 513-523-2855

Fall Camp Out

The Fall camp out has been rescheduled for November 7th and 8th.

We hope you will all be healthy and able to attend. The Pack leadership felt any later in November would make the weather too questionable. Please contact your Den Leaders as soon as possible so they can get an official head count.

The location will remain the same: Drake Farm on Fairfield road. (Last driveway on the left before crossing the bridge into Indiana)

Events will still kick off at 9 am on Saturday morning with a full day of hiking and outdoor skills.

Each scout is responsible for his own sack lunch; other meals will be provided.

Cost is $3 a person....family members welcome!

Regatta Pictures

A little late in coming, but please enjoy this album of pictures from the 2009 Raingutter Regatta!
http://www.photobyj.com/Albums/Scouts/Cubs_2009_Regatta/

Record Breaking Sign Up!

Wow! This years sign up was a huge success! We would like to extend a huge Cub welcome all the new scouts. Thanks to you Pack 961 has almost doubled in size and has become the fastest growing Pack in the Fort Hamilton District!

The enthusiasm and turn out at this year's Regatta made it clear to the leaders that we need to reorganize some Den's in order to best meet the needs of all our boys.

Mr. Wasburn-Moses has volunteered to take on a Den of 'New' Weblos I. This Den will include any new 4th grade boys that just signed up this year and still need to earn their 'Bobcat' badge. He will be holding meetings on Sundays at a location to be determined. Please wait on buying a 'Den Number' patch for your boy's uniform until we assign this Den an official number.

Den 3 Weblos led by Mr. DeWitt and Mr. Kelly will remain the same and continue to meet at Faith Lutheran Church the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Similarly we would like to split the Wolf Den into two groups as their numbers are nearing 20. Recommended Den size is no more than 8.

If you would like to become more involved in your son's scouting leadership please let us know. It is our hope that these splits will keep the Dens more manageable and give our boys more one-on-one leader attention. Please contact us with your questions, concerns or suggestions. We hope to accommodate all our scouts as best we can and remember:

The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

AHOY MATEYS!

This Sunday September, 27 is the Rain Gutter Regatta from 1-3pm at the Talawanda High School Auditeria (enter the doors around the back of the building by the stadium). This is our first Pack Event of the new school year. We have many other fun activities planned for when the scouts are not racing. Parents are encouraged to attend with their scouts and join in on the fun!

For official results click the 'comments' link below.

Sign Up Night TUESDAY!

COME TO THE TRI PICNIC SHELTER TUESDAY NIGHT FROM 6 TO 8 TO SIGN UP FOR ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR OF SCOUTS! BRING YOUR CHECK BOOK. YOU WILL BE RECEIVING YOUR RAIN GUTTER REGATTA BOATS TO PREPARE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 27TH REGATTA. HOT DOGS & BUG JUICE WILL BE SERVED!

Can You Dig It?!

Saturday, August 15th @ Pfeffer Park 1 - 3pm

Mr. Gardner will be in charge of this Pack event which includes a creek walk & fossil find. Scouts need to wear water shoes or old gym shoes. They will be bagging litter along the way - Leave No Trace (Gloves provided). Scouts need to bring a water bottle / wear sunscreen & bug spray. Rain or Shine Unless there are thunderstorms or heavy rain.

Sweet Land of Liberty!

Another great turnout for Pack 961 at the annual 4th of July Parade through uptown Oxford. We would like to thank the Kiwanis for the balloons and allowing us to march with them. This years most 'Patriotic Bike' winners were Oscar and Zach from Den 3. Nice bikes boys!

Independence Day Parade

The Cub Scouts of Pack 961 will be marching this Friday, July 3rd, in the annual Oxford Parade. We will meet at 6:30 in front the Lane Library. As we do not have a 'float' this year Scouts may if they wish decorate and ride their bicycles. Whose will be the most patriotic?! Be sure to wear your full Class A uniform.

Fishing Derby

What could be better than Fishing with your dad on Fathers Day? Pack 961 will be hosting a Fishing Derby Sunday, June 21st at South Farm Pond from 2-4 in the afternoon. The pond is located on Kehr Road by the Cobblestone Church. Family and friends welcome!

Other upcoming events: Adventure Camp June 29- July 2 (please have health forms to Mr. Rolke or your Den Leader by June 21st), Independence Day Parade July 3rd, and a Hueston Woods Canoe Regatta to be announced in August. Check the Pack calander for all events and contact your Den Leaders for more details.

Pancake Breakfast

This Saturday is the annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast! As you know Kiwanis is our pack sponsor and provides us with money and support for many of the fun activities we do all year. What a great way to pay them back by helping with this event. Even if you could just stop by the High School for a half an hour between 6:30 am and 1:00 pm your help serving an bussing tables would be appreciated. Be sure to wear your 'Class A' uniform and sign the 'volunteer' sheet so they know you were there. Did I mention....scouts eat for free?!

Judo Chop!

Thanks to Mr. Dewitt and his scout Josh (Bear Den) for the excellent demonstration of their Martial Arts skills at our last Pack meeting. Scouts also enjoyed the musical talents of Mr. Hamilton (Ehtan's dad, Wolves) who performed traditional numbers on fiddle and talked about scouting.
And Congratulations to the following scouts for all their hard work in earning their Weblos badge:

Adam B.
Oliver C.
Andrew D.
Joe H.
Fred K.
Nick L.
Colton R. ~ also recieved the Compass Point Emblem
Trevor R. ~ also recieved the Compass Point Emblem
Nate S.
Vincent S.
Christopher S. ~ also recieved the Compass Point Emblem

Way to go Pack 961!

March 28 Pack Meeting & Pictures

SATURDAY IS PACK PICTURE DAY! Webelos should arrive at Talawanda Middle School at 1:00 pm, Bears should arrive at 1:30 pm, and Wolves and Tigers should arrive at 2:00 pm. ALL SCOUTS (and leaders) SHOULD WEAR CLASS-A UNIFORMS!

The Pack meeting will immediately follow.
Here is the agenda:

2:00 Opening Ceremony / Flag Ceremony (Tiger Cubs)

2:10 Skits and Songs

2:25 Live Performance by Doug Hamilton

3:00 Tae Kwon Do Demonstration

3:30 Awards

3:50 Closing Ceremony (Tiger Cubs)
Snack

Let the Good Times ROLL....

(Music by 'The Cars')

A boy, his dad, and a 5 ounce block of wood.

Congratulations to all our Scouts on another successful derby! We had over 30 cars in this years competition including smurfs, land sharks, and police cruisers. We even had a couple of "Wii" controllers on wheels! Whether you took home a ribbon for best in show or your car cruised across the line topping 130 virtual miles per hour remember:

"To finish first, you must first finish." - Rick Mears


Be sure to mark your calendars for Districts: Sunday, March 15. Even if your not racing, come on down to Millet Hall on the campus of Miami University to see the car show and root for your Pack mates.


CLICK HERE to order these pictures.

To see the official results click on 'comments' below.

Get Your Motors Running!

February is Pinewood Derby Month!

Time to start working on your cars for the big race Saturday Februart 21st at Talawanda Middle School.

Updated Schedule of Events:
Official registration and 'weigh in' is from 11 -12pm.
Judging, Opening Ceremony-Wolves, Friends of Scouting 12pm
Race Begins 12:30pm

Approximate Times:
12:30 Webelos
1:00 Tigers
1:30 Wolves
2:00 Bears

For official race rules click/ see 'comments' below.

GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES!

Ice Skating

January's Pack event is scheduled for this Saturday, January 10, from 3-5 pm at the Goggin Ice Arena on Miami's campus. Scouts' admission is paid for and Parents and family are welcome to attend at the rate of $4.00 admission and $2.00 for skate rental if needed.

Please let your leaders know if you are planning on attending so we can get a head count.

Get your skate on!

So You Survived the Holidays?!

These pictures were taken back in October during the 'Scout Skills Day' out at Drake Farm. They showcase the shelters each den built during the 'Survival' portion of the day. Scouts also earned their map & compass and naturalist belt loops.