Cub Scout Pack 334

July 4th Parade - 9:00 AM

2008-07-01T16:52:00.000-04:00

Hey Cub Scouts!

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer! FYI!! We will be participating in the Kenneth City 4th of July Parade this Friday! Line up starts @ 8 am @ Dixie Hollins High School for a 9 am Parade start time. The school is on 62 St. N between 46th & 54 Ave. N. We don't have our line up number yet but I will send another email with that info. The parade runs north on 62nd. to 54th Ave. East to 58th St. and then South to the old firehouse (where the park is) on 46th Ave. It's pretty short. At the end there are free games and other activities. Please come! We need some big strong boys to carry the flags as well as the Pack banner. This will count as a summer time fun activity but we will probably order a special July 4th patch as well.

Hope to see you there!

Mr. & Mrs. Holcomb

Let the Summer Fun Begin ! - Fishing

2008-06-02T22:55:00.002-04:00

Do not forget to come fishing with all your fellow scouts this Saturday June 7th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and try to catch the big one! It is at the Ft. Desoto Fishing Pier. If you cannot bring a pole we may have some extras so still come please. It is lots of fun for all. There is a small concession stand there but the prices are high there, best to bring a lunch and a cooler.

See you then!

Summer Fun, Picnic

2008-05-14T07:27:00.002-04:00

Hello Leaders,

Thank you for all your hard work. I look forward to seeing all of you at the picnic this Saturday. Bring your money (tell your den) for baseball ($13/person 4 and under free), Emma lou from Den 1 volunteered to take everyone’s money/forms and get tickets/armbands. Attached are the flyers for Summer Time fun and Threshers baseball.

Thanks,
Brian Hendley

Documents with more information:
http://www.cubscout334.com/SummerFun2008.pdf

http://www.cubscout334.com/Threshers2008SummerGame.pdf

* All the events for this summer are on the websites calendar also

Pack Meeting - Day Camp Applications Due

2008-04-11T11:08:00.002-04:00

Hello Cub Scouts!

This Thursday, April 17, we have our Pack Meeting. If you are planning on attending Cub Scout Day Camp in June, please bring your application and payment. Remember, there are three adults that are volunteering and willing to provide transportation to and from the camp daily. Take advantage of this opportunity! It's a great time! Email with questions or find me at the pack meeting. See you there!

Mrs. Holcomb
The Patch Lady

Family Camp is Coming Soon!

2008-03-14T00:38:00.002-04:00

Please contact your Den Leader now if you want to go to the Family Camp. The sooner we get a head count the better.

We have posted lots of information online here about the trip. Look in the Documents section for information about Sign-Up, Rules, Schedules, and even a Park Map.

This year should be lots of fun. Hope to see everyone there!

Chris
Web Guy

Committee Meeting

2008-03-11T22:59:00.000-04:00

Scouts,

I would like to encourage your adults to attend the upcoming committee meeting. We need some new people to get involved if only for the one hour monthly committee meeting. If there is something you can contribute we would love to have you. If there is something you would like changed or something new started, come, register and have your vote counted! Don't be afraid. We are friendly! Help make scouting great for the boys! We will meet at the church this Wed. the 13th @ 6pm. (First room on the left when entering throught the Scout house side gate).

Mrs. Holcomb
The Patch Lady

Blue & Gold Dinner

2008-03-04T07:34:00.001-05:00

Cub Scouts!

Our annual Blue & Gold Dinner (Pack Meeting) is scheduled for Friday, March 14 @ 6:30 pm. Tickets are $3, available through your den leader or at the door. Come celebrate the birth of Scouting! Also coming up is our Annual Pack Family Camp out, April 4,5, & 6th. Save the date!

More details coming soon.

Mrs. Holcomb
(The Patch Lady)

February Pack Meeting

2008-02-20T22:05:00.000-05:00

Hey Cub Scouts!
This Thursday, 2/21, is our monthly pack meeting @ 7pm. Our Webelos II are crossing over into Boy Scouts. Come wish them luck and see them off! Hope to see you all there.

Mrs. Holcomb
The Patch Lady

Saturday's Race

2008-01-23T21:44:00.000-05:00

Cub Scouts! Its time for the Pine Wood Derby!

This Saturday, Jan. 26 @
St. Luke United Methodist Church, 4444 5th Avenue North. Race time is 10am.

Please come early to register, weigh your car, and make any necessary adjustments. Scouts in Class A uniform will receive a ticket for a free drink and snack. Make sure you sign in as well to receive your patch.

See you there!

Mrs. Holcomb
Awards Chair (The Patch Lady)

P.S. Next upcoming event is Scout Sunday, February 3, 7:30 and/or 10:00 am @ Clearview UMC OR participate in uniform at your church. Just be sure to let me know so you receive a patch.

Pine Wood Derby

2008-01-01T14:22:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Cub Scouts!

This is just a reminder that this coming Saturday, 1/5 we will be holding our Pine Wood Derby School. 9 -11 am at the Scout House. Tools and help will be available to get you started on your car. A limited number of cars will be for sale if you haven't gotten one yet. $4. The Race will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26th @ St. Luke's United Methodist Church (more info to follow at a later date).

See you then!
Mrs. Holcomb

This Weeks Events

2007-12-11T07:41:00.000-05:00

Cub Scouts!

There is a committee meeting on Wed. 12/12 , 6 pm @ the church. Everyone welcome.

Thursday 12/13 is the Pack meeting, 7pm, lots of awards and patches. (I am still having trouble getting Bags Out and Cracker Barrel (Flag Retirement), they may not make it in time, please be patient). Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to needy children, get a Pine Wood Derby car for next months race. Extras can be purchased for $4 if sister, little brother, or Mom or Dad want to make and race a car. We will be decorating a tree to donate as well, and practicing our Caroling songs for Saturday 12/15.

Saturday 12/15 We will be Christmas Caroling, 10am for about 45 minutes @ Bayside Rehab. 811 Jackson St. N (West of 9th St. between 8th and 9th Ave.N, park in the rear).

Come spread a little holiday cheer.

See you soon!

Don't forget to sign in @ all events you attend!

Mrs. Holcomb
Awards Chair (The Patch Lady)

Thanks and Pinellas Park Parade Info

2007-12-05T07:48:00.000-05:00

Thanks in advance to everyone for taking time out to decorate our float and allow your scout to participate in the parade this coming Saturday Dec. 8 in their class A uniform. Pinellas Park had the parade meeting tonight the theme is dancing to the music. Bob Robertson secured at 20 ft float, we will decorate it Saturday morning the day of the Parade. Please come to Clearview United Methodist Church Saturday 10:00am until 12:00 noon to help decorate the float. Bring garland, lights, lights, more lights, and any other decorations you are willing to loan to the Pack to help decorate the float. Our line up number is 119. We are assigned to line up at corner of 64th Way and Park Blvd (remember 64th Way is between 64th St and 65th St). I will be there with our float at 4:30pm, Scouts and family can come any time from then until 6:00pm (Parade starts at 6:00pm and we will not be able to wait if anyone is late). Please try to be there by 5:45 (yes as always siblings are welcome). We have four cases of beads for the kids to toss out. The parade will end at Home Depot/Park Side Mall you can have someone pick you up there and/or I will drive the float back to near our starting point so you can get your car. Remember every Scout MUST be accompanied by an adult partner, the adult partner is responsible for their Scout, the adult need not even be a relative but an adult sent with the Scout by his parent/guardian. The parade asked us to remind everyone there is to be only ONE Santa (the real one I think) in the parade, no one is allowed to dress like him.

Thank you all again for everything you do, giving your time, being supportive of each other, and so much more …

Brain H.
Cub Master

Santa Parade - Sat December 1st

2007-11-24T11:23:00.000-05:00

Cub Scouts! I hope you all had a wonderful filling Thanksgiving! Here is the info for Saturday's (12/01) Santa Parade. We are #51 in the line up. We will assemble ON 1st. Ave. So. BETWEEN 7th and 8th Street. The Parade starts @ 10 am. The truck has to be there @ 8:30 so Mr. Holcomb will be there decorating at that time (and welcome some help). You will have to find parking in the area and walk to the assembly area. The earlier, the easier. Be aware: You can't drive on many of the surroundig streets. The parade route is east on Central Avenue to Bayshore, north on Bayshore, ending at the North Shore Pool complex. Snow Fest will be happening in Straub Park after the parade. We need people to park at the end of the parade to provide shuttle back to our cars. Call or email me so arrangements can be made ahead of time.

Parents: if you are not participating, please make arrangements for another adult to supervise your child as well as how they will be retrieved at the end of the parade. You must provide this info and a phone # before you leave your child.

Other info:

We have some candy to hand out. (Cannot throw it).

Cub Scouts MUST be in Class "A" uniform to receive a patch.

Siblings welcome in X-mas attire or pack shirt.

Don't forget to sign in.

NO BICYCLES! Wagons and strollers permitted.

Also: we need older scouts (Bears & Webelos) to carry the banner. Please email me if you are willing.

Email or call with other questions. I will try to provide answers.

Mrs. Holcomb
Awards Chair
(The Patch Lady)

Take Order Popcorn

2007-11-14T07:18:00.001-05:00

Cub Scouts!
Almost forgot! Your popcorn orders will be ready for pick up this Saturday at the Scout House starting @ 10:00 am. Please, please, come and get your orders so that you can deliver to your customers. Ms. Tammy thanks you! and the Pack thanks you!

Mrs. Holcomb
The Email Lady

Saturday Events

2007-11-07T15:36:00.000-05:00

Hello Cub Scouts!

This is just a reminder about this Saturday's events, 11/10. In the morning we have Bags In, collection of food donations, starting around 9am. We will split into groups and get an assigned area to pick up the bags. Again, we need drivers.

Then, Saturday evening, the Boy Scouts have invited us to their Cracker Barrel. This is a flag retirement ceremony / campfire. This should begin when it gets dark (but the Boy Scouts are known for being late, I'd say 6:30-7 ish). To thank us for helping with the Pumpkin Patch the Church is providing pizza and we will also have s'mores! Bring your own chairs. Come enjoy the campfire and fellowship with other scouts and families! All are welcome! Should be perfect weather for a fire.

Please join us in one or both activities. See you there, and don't forget to sign in!

Mrs. Holcomb
Awards Chair (The Patch Lady)

Bags Out!

2007-11-02T07:35:00.001-04:00

Cub Scouts! This Saturday is the food drive. We will meet at 8:30, form groups, get an area and deliver bags to doorsteps. We will also need drivers. Then next Saturday we will return to pick up the food donations. Come participate in this service project, have fun with your fellow scouts and earn a patch.

See you there and don't forget to sign in!

Mrs. Holcomb
Awards Chair (The Patch Lady)

Tonight is the Halloween Party!

2007-10-26T06:59:00.000-04:00

Cub Scouts! Tonight is the Halloween Party! Fun, food and prizes! A limited number of awards will be given out as we want to get to the games.

Reminder: Popcorn orders are due.

Parents: if your son is new and did not get to sell popcorn, you can still order some from your son tonight! Forms will be available.
See you there!

Mrs. Holcomb
Award Chair (The Patch Lady)

Next pack meeting: November 15 - Food Drive

Pumpkins changed to Thursday this week

2007-10-17T06:53:00.001-04:00

Cub Scouts!
The pumpkin patch needs your help again. As of Tuesday afternoon the truck is expected on THURSDAY. Come out @ 4pm or after and lend a hand unloading.

See you there! Don't forget to sign in!

Mrs. Holcomb
The Patch Lady

Popcorn Sales at the Mall

2007-10-13T11:39:00.000-04:00

We are selling popcorn at Tyrone Mall in front of Sears. The following times are available:

October 13th
12 - 2 pm
2 - 4 pm

October 14th
12 - 2 pm
2 - 4 pm

October 20
10 - 12 pm
12 - 2 pm
2 - 4 pm

October 21
12 - 2 pm
2 - 4 pm

October 27
10 - 12 pm
12 - 2 pm
2 - 4 pm

October 28
12 - 2 pm
2 - 4 pm

All kids who sell popcorn at the mall will receive their Popcorn Patch for 2007. Please come out and help as this is the packs only fundraiser.

Thanks for All the Help !

2007-10-03T21:24:00.000-04:00

Thank you all for coming to the pumpkin patch, hope everyone got cleaned up and kids in bed (they should sleep well tonight). If you were not able to be there we missed you and look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks on Oct. 17 for another truck and more hotdogs. It is still early in the year and we are adding boys to the pack, as you can tell from the roster we made 3 new dens and have good leaders for each new den.

There is a leaders meeting this Friday at Clearview United Methodist Church (CUMC) at 6:00pm, please come if you can. We plan upcoming events, get ideas for your den meeting, and you will find out about the October pack meeting party. If you did not get your dens popcorn packet please come to the leader meeting to get it, whoever has the extras (Laura?) please send it to the meeting.

Thanks again, remember it’s all of you who make our Pack an awesome Pack, and I appreciate all your hard work.

Brian H., Cubmaster

Pumpkin Patch Changed to Wednesday

2007-09-30T17:43:00.000-04:00

It changed again ....it is back to Wednesday!

Cub Scouts! This Wednesday, October 03, we will be helping unload pumpkins at the church. Bring your wagon or wheelbarrow and wear old clothes because you will get dirty. Come on out, help the church, have a ton of fun and earn a patch. Hopefully, starting @ 4:30, but come when you can.... And, if you can't make it this week there will be another delivery in two weeks on the 17th.

See you at the pumpkin patch!

New Year Begins

2007-09-01T13:36:00.000-04:00

We had our first meeting of the new year. Welcome to all returning scouts and parents. The next few events are:

- 9/2 Labor Day Color Guard
- 9/6 Roundtable Meeting
- 9/7 Leaders Meeting
- 9/12 Committee Meeting
- 9/13 School Night for Scouting - Clearview Elementary
- 9/18 School Night for Scouting - Northwest Elementary
- 9/22 Devlil Rays Scout Night
- 9/20 Pack Meeting
- 9/29 Show and Sell Popcorn
- 9/29 New Leader Essentials and Cub Specific Training