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OCTOBER EVENTS

     
             
       
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Pack 320 Meetings for October
     
             
        Meetings on Fridays @ 7:30 pm      
       
Messiah United Methodist Church (except 10/22)
     
        10/01/04 - Den Mtg      
        10/08/04 - Space Derby Rocket Workshop (see below)      
        10/15/04 - Pack Mtg      
        10/22/04 - Den Meeting at Fall Family Campout      
        10/29/04 - Den Mtgs (Dens may hold a party)      
       
Messiah UMC @ Dominion Blvd & Cedar Rd Intersection
     
             
       
Popcorn Fund Raising & Show N Sells
     
             
       
Its Popcorn Time again!!!
     
       

This is the Pack's major fundraiser...the sale of popcorn will pay for this year's pack events and activities. Scouts can earn prizes, work toward advancements and take part in a worthwhile fundraising event for our Pack. For more details go to 2004 POPCORN PAGE

Scouts can sell to family, friends and neighbors. Each scout should also volunteer for at least one of the Show N' Sells! The scouts are volunteering for 2 hour slots of time.

     
             
             
             
             
             
             
       
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        Remember the scouts will get credit for the sales they make at the Show N' Sells so please make sure they participate.      
             
             
       
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Current Available Oct Show N' Sells
     
       
10/02/04, Sat.10am-2pm Farm Fresh (S. Battlefield Blvd)
     
       
10/03/04, Sun. Check with Yvette
     
       
More times may be posted in October if interest is high...keep checking back
     
             
               
       
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3 boys needed per 2 hour shift
     
       
Scouts are required to wear their uniforms
     
       
PLEASE no siblings or friends
     
       
Businesses have become very strict in how we conduct ourselves - scouts are required to act accordingly.
     
             
             
       
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Please contact our Fund Raising Committee at fundraising@pack320.com to identify what date/time you and your son can participate in the Show N Sells.
     
             
             
             
             
       
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Popcorn order forms are available from Yvette
     
       
The first delivery date for Popcorn will be around Sept 21st
     
       
The sale will end and all monies will be due Nov 5th
     
               
             
        · Space Derby Rocket Workshop      
             
        10/08/04 @ 7:30 pm (Instead of den meeting)      
        at Messiah United Methodist Church      
       

PLEASE COME JOIN US IN OUR SPACE DERBY ROCKET WORKSHOP This is in lieu of the den meeting . The boys will be creating their balsa wood rockets. Rockets will be provided...the first rocket is free for each scout, additional rockets are available for a small charge from our Space Commander - Mr. Paul Boinay.

We're hoping our Commander will bring along Command Central so the new scouts will get to see our great race track! Want a sneak peak at the track?

     
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
       
PLEASE bring potato(e) peelers and sandpaper (finer grits).
     
             
       
SPACE DERBY INFO & INSTRUCTIONS HERE
     
             
             
        · Pack 320 Adopt-A-Spot Cleanup Day      
             
        10/09/04 @ 2:00 pm      
        at Cheshire Forest Park - 612 Edgewood Arch      
        PLEASE COME JOIN US IN THIS GREAT COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT....This is our Pack's Park, let's keep it clean!...Trash bags and drinks are supplied. You may want to bring a rake to assist in picking up trash.      
             
             
             
       
Wear your Class B uniform (Pack 320 T-shirt).
     
       
Click for additional information, maps and directions
     
             
             
        · Tidewater Council Fall Event Weekend      
             
        10/08/04 (Fri) thru 10/10/04 (Sun) Fentress      
       
CANCELLED - Troop 320 will not be able to attend so our Pack will not be attending (we must be sponsored by our Troop to participate...sorry guys!!!!)
     
             
             
       
For Webelos II and Boy Scouts
     
               
             
       
Pack 320 Committee Meetings
     
       
(For Scout Parents)
     
        10/15/04 (Friday) AFTER Pack Meeting at Messiah UMC      
             
       
PLEASE NOTE DATE/TIME CHANGE
     
        All interested adults invited to attend. Casual dress.        
        PLEASE NOTE: This meeting affects the entire Pack and its activities. PLEASE take the time to attend and participate. Your input is ALWAYS important!      
             
             
             
        · District Roundtable (For Scout Parents)      
             
        10/14/04 (Thursday) @ 7:30 pm      
        at Messiah United Methodist, Dominion Blvd/Cedar Rd      
        Interested Adults invited. If you are a registered adult, wear your uniform. If not & you have a Pack t-shirt - wear that. Roundtable is where all registered adults gather to discuss upcoming District events, share Scouting ideas, obtain information on what's going on in the District - it's very enlightening. These meetings are held on the 2nd Thurs. of every month - same time/same place.      
             
             
             
             
       
More Information about the Monthly Roundtable will be posted here...check back!
     
             
        If you were not aware, Roundtable location has changed. The Elizabeth River Roundtable is now held at Messiah United Methodist Church located on Dominion Blvd near the corner of Cedar Rd /Dominion Blvd (Our church for den and pack meetings!).      
             
             
             
             
             
        · Tiger Cub Day @ Pipsico      
             
        10/16/04 (Saturday) @ 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  
       
at PIPSICO
     
       
For Tiger Cubs and Parents!
     
       
Application and Map
     
       
Participation Fee: $6.00 per person
     
       
Reservation deadline: October 11, 2004
     
       
A one day “Go See It” activity to give each Tiger Cub and their adult partner an opportunity to experience Scouting outdoor activities, learn how easy it is to conduct Tiger Cub activities and get to see their Pipsico Scout Reservation and all it has to offer. A mid-day “picnic” lunch is provided. Each Tiger Cub will receive a participation patch and special Tiger Cub gift at the conclusion of the activity.
     
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
       
· Pack 320 Fall Family Campout
     
             
        - Please Don't Miss This!  
        From 10/22/04 (Friday) 5 pm      
       
To 10/24/04 (Sunday) 10am
     
       
Northwest River Park, Chesapeake
     
       
1733 Indian Creek Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322
     
               
       
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF FAMILY CAMP ACTIVITIES!
     
               
       
For detailed information, directions and maps
     
       
about Northwest River Park click here
     
       
To allow us to reserve the correct number of sites you need to be signed up to attend. Signup sheets are at all den and pack meetings or email events coordinator at spevents@pack320.com
     
             
             
             
       

Come join the scouts and their families for a great time at Northwest River Park on a family overnight camping trip. It will be different this year because we are holding a 3 day family campout!!! Folks can arrive friday at 5 pm at the Pack Camp sites...you are on your own (or with your den) this evening for food and activities. We will be holding our regular den meetings that night AT the campground and prepping for the saturday night skits.

Saturday will be spent working on achievements and beltloops/pins. We'll have our spaghetti dinner that evening and campfire with marshmallows and s'mores. Pancakes for saturday and sunday breakfast and a quick morning service before breaking down.

Please check the signup sheet at the pack and den meetings to see what extras are needed.

     
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
               
       
The Pack supplies meals, stoves, cooking supplies, eating utensils and lots of fun on saturday and sunday
     
               
       

Meals (Supplied by pack):

Saturday Morning: Pancakes

Saturday Lunch: Hot dogs and chips

Saturday Dinner: Spaghetti , meatballs and sauce (plain if you'd prefer!) and garlic bread

Saturday Evening: Marshmallows and S'mores

Sunday Morning: Pancakes

Koolaid will be available all weekend!

Bring your own munchies, soda and special dietary needs. Remeber to bring hotdogs for cooking over the fire if you would like some!

     
               
       
PLEASE - No smoking or alcohol allowed!
     
       
FOR INFO & A LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING CLICK HERE
     
             
             
        You'll need to bring: a tent, ground cloth, sleeping bags, pillows and blankets, extra drinks and snacks. Flashlights, lanterns, tarps, ice chests with ice and any extras are always welcome. If you need special meals please bring that with you. Also if your family will need extra food, snacks or drinks then have that handy. If you don't have a tent there may be someone who will share or have one to borrow      
             
       
     
       
Not sure if you want to come?...Ask us about our spring 2004 campout!!
     
               
       
NOT SURE YOU WANT TO STAY OVERNIGHT WITH US? THEN AT LEAST COME DOWN AND SPEND A WONDERFUL DAY OR EVENING! OUR CUBMASTER PROMISES NO RAIN , LIGHTENING OR HIGH WINDS!
     
               
       
Families can stay after 10 am Sunday to do family related activities (ie canoing, paddle boats, fishing etc)
     
               
               
               
                   
       
CLICK TO GO TO OLD EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
     
       
CLICK TO GO TO OLD EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER