Flag Placement Ceremony April 27, 2009
Posted by Joe in Bears, Outings, Pack 126, Tigers, Webelos I, Webelos II, Wolves.1 comment so far
In the Cub Scout Promise, a boy promises to do his best to do his duty to God and his country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.
There are many ways we can live out the Promise on a daily basis. And one of them is to honor those men and women of the armed services who have given freely of themselves in defense of our great country.
For the past six years, the Cub Scouts in middle Tennessee have honored our nation’s veterans by placing United States flags on the graves of veterans on Memorial Day. It’s a way to remember those who have fought and perhaps even died for our freedom. It also serves to let the current armed services personnel and their families know that we truly appreciate their great service to our country.
Last year, Pack 126 helped to adorn the graves of over 9,000 veterans at the Veterans Cementery in Pegram, Tennessee. And we’re planning to go back and do it again this year. So make your plans now to join us.
Freedom is not free. So, let’s make sure to let those brave men and women and their family know that we appreciate them.
It’ll be a good time that you will remember for years to come and it will mean a lot to those who have a loved one serving in the military.
When is it? Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 7:30am.
Where is it? Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
7931 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 532-2238
What do I wear? To honor the veterans, we’ll wear our field uniforms, also known as our Class A uniforms.
What if I have questions? Contact your den leader; they will have the information you need about this event.
Do I need to register ahead of time? No, just show up at 7:30am on the morning of the flag placement ceremony. To help us know who to expect, please let you den leader know that you plan to attend.
Is there any costs? No, this is free and the flags will be provided.
Let’s Go Camping! Spring 2009 Cub-O-Ree! April 15, 2009
Posted by Joe in Camping, Pack 126.1 comment so far
Are you ready for some camping? Pack 126′s first camping trip of 2009 is right around the corner, so let’s get ready to pitch a tent, have some fun, and enjoy the great outdoors!
How much does it cost? It’s $10 per camper to attend the Cub-O-Ree with a $40 maximum fee per family. So, you have one Scout, one adult, and one sibling, your total cost to go camping is $30. If you have a family of 6 or 8 and you want to bring everyone, it’s $40.
When is it? May 1-3, 2009
Where is it? Beautiful Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson, Tennessee. We’ll be in Group Camp #1.
What do I need to do? Fill out the registration form (available from Joe Webb or Kim Wilkerson). Payments should be made to Rhiannon, our Pack Treasurer.
What if I have questions? Contact Joe Webb (615-405-4064) or Kim Wilkerson (615-792-2511)
Who can attend? This camping extravaganza is open to all scouts in Pack 126. Each scout must have at least one adult attend with him. And you can bring your little or big brothers and sisters too! It’ll be fun for the whole family.
What do I need to bring? The registration form has a suggested gear list that provides a great start for packing for the trip. Most importantly, bring a big expectation to have lots of fun.
Where can I get the registration form? Contact Joe Webb or Kim Wilkerson at the telephone numbers listed above.
What time should I arrive there? Check-in begins at 4:30pm on Friday afternoon, May 1.
What activities will be there? The Cub-O-Ree has lots of great fun for Scouts, this spring’s edition is no exception! As a bonus, on Friday night there will be an Arrow of Light Ceremony and on Saturday night some Webelos II’s will crossover into Boy Scouts during a Crossover Ceremony. It’ll be a wonderful experience that you won’t want to miss.
Where can I find more information about the park? Go to the park web site at http://www.stateparks.com/montgomery_bell.html.
