Welcome Pack 29 Scouters!

On this blog please only discuss things that are related to our Cub Scout Pack 29, Pack news, talk about trips, ideas to share on new camping places or outings. Please NO gossip, rude comments or other un-scout like behavior.

Six Basic Knots for Scouts

Six Basic Knots for Scouts
I just posted a quick reference guide showing 6 basic and easy to learn knots for Scouts.
See the Scout webpage for other Knot guides, or go to the Six Basic Knots for Scouts cheat sheet now.
 
Pack 29 PR Guy

Reasons for having your son in scouting

Here are some interesting facts I just found out from our Scouting Council about why you should have your son in Scouting:

For Every 100 Boys Who Join Scouting.... 
What happens to a Scout? For every 100 boys who join Scouting, records indicate that:
Scouting's alumni record is equally impressive. A recent nation- wide survey of high schools revealed the following information:
Scouts also account for:

  • 64% of Air Force Academy graduates
  • 68% of West Point graduates
  • 70% of Annapolis graduates
  • 72% of Rhodes Scholars
  • 85% of F.B.I. agents
  • 26 of the first 29 astronauts
  • 85% of student council presidents were Scouts
  • 89% of senior class presidents were Scouts
  • 80% of junior class presidents were Scouts
  • 71% of football captains were Scouts
  • 75% of school publication editors were Scouts

  • RARELY will one be brought before the juvenile court system
  • 5 will become Eagle Scouts
  • 17 will become future Scout volunteers
  • 12 will have their first contact with a church
  • 1 will enter the clergy
  • 5 will earn their church award
  • 18 will develop a hobby that will last through their adult life
  • 8 will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system
  • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save his own life
  • 1 will use his Scouting skills to save the life of another person
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Pinewood Derby Race this Saturday 3/26/2011

Pack 29 - Pinewood Derby 2011
 
Date: Saturday 3/26/2011, 5-8pm
Time: 5pm Register, 6pm Race Starts
Location: Jurupa Community Park & Rec Building at 4810 Pedley Rd. Riverside 92509
Pack 29 Derby Rules only2011 Pinewood Derby Rules

March 2011 Pack Meeting & Newsletter

March 2011 Pack Meeting & Newsletter
Pack Meeting 3/22/2011 & Newsletter
The March 2011 Pack Meeting will be at the Jurupa Community Center,4810 Pedley Rd. Riverside 92509, at 6:00pm on Tuesday 3/22/2011.  
 
Advancements
Webelos
Christian Aguilar
Caleb Engelhorn
Nathan Everhart
Troy Labore
Miles Rollings
Wolf
Chad Labore
Ben Preciado
Neal McGuffey
Jorge Mariscal
 
Pack Meeting 3/22/2011 & Newsletter
The March 2011 Pack Meeting will be at the Jurupa Community Center,4810 Pedley Rd. Riverside 92509, at 6:00pm on Tuesday 3/22/2011.  
 
Advancements
Webelos
Christian Aguilar
Caleb Engelhorn
Nathan Everhart
Troy Labore
Miles Rollings
Wolf
Chad Labore
Ben Preciado
Neal McGuffey
Jorge Mariscal
Pack Meeting 3/22/2011 & Newsletter
The March 2011 Pack Meeting will be at the Jurupa Community Center,4810 Pedley Rd. Riverside 92509, at 6:00pm on Tuesday 3/22/2011.  
 
Advancements
Webelos
Christian Aguilar
Caleb Engelhorn
Nathan Everhart
Troy Labore
Miles Rollings
Wolf
Chad Labore
Ben Preciado
Neal McGuffey
Jorge Mariscal

Fundraiser Night @ Burger King Thursday March 10th

Come support Local Cub Scout Pack 29

On Thursday March 10th

From 4pm until 9 pm

At Burger King

8042 Limonite Ave.

Riverside, CA.

20% off food purchases will go back to the

The organization for Camp Wiley

Flyer must be present at time of event
 

Annual Pack Event Planning

Annual Pack 29 Event Planning

Event: Pack Parents Meeting for Pack 29
Description: Potluck Finger foods/ Planning Activities for the Next Year
Location: Emeritas Villa De Anza,5881 El Palomino Drive Riverside, CA 92509
When: Friday, March 4, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Additional information: Bring your ideas for monthly pack activities. Let's plan a great year for our boys! Parents if you have a idea for an Pack outing this is your chance to express yourself. Bring your favorite finger foods! I hope to see some new faces on friday! Everyone is welcome...bring a snack to share/potluck.
 
Everyone is Invited!
Parents/Grandparents/Uncles/Aunts....Anyone interested in helping this pack develop a good program for the boys, PLEASE show up and give your input.

Event: Pack Parents Meeting for Pack 29
Description: Potluck Finger foods/ Planning Activities for the Next Year
Location: Emeritas Villa De Anza,5881 El Palomino Drive Riverside, CA 92509
When: Friday, March 4, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Additional information: Bring your ideas for monthly pack activities. Let's plan a great year for our boys! Parents if you have a idea for an Pack outing this is your chance to express yourself. Bring your favorite finger foods! I hope to see some new faces on friday! Everyone is welcome...
 
Everyone is Invited!
Parents/Grandparents/Uncles/Aunts....Anyone interested in helping this pack develop a good program for the boys, PLEASE show up and give your input.