The scout scoop

Spring Campout

This weekend in the spring campout. I know that some of you will be getting with your den leaders for information and for those that need it you can get all the information about campout including the schedule on the scout calendar.

To see the details click here.

Important documents:

Souperbowl of Caring is Underway

I am excited to say that we are going to be able to partner with HEB again this year to help with the Souperbowl of Caring. Scouts can earn 1 hour community service for signing up as a den for a time slot. Check the calendar for more information.

Contact Robert Birkline to get on the schedule.

PACK 1550 Is in the 1/21/10 Klein Sun....

Klein, TX January 17, 2010 -- Cub Scout Pack 1550 from Ehrhardt Elementary School, in Klein ISD is helping HEB with their Souperbowl for Caring. The boys are standing in front of HEB on Stuebner Airline and Louetta petitioning customers to buy pre-filled grocery bags of food to be donated to the Houston Food Bank. The boys are irresistible, causing many to stop and take bags of food to the check out. They will be there Saturday and Sunday January 16 and 17 and again January 23, and 24^th.

You are invited

You have been invited the the pack 1550 Blue and Gold Banquet celebrating the 100th birthday of The Boys Scouts of America.

Please join us on February 6, 2010 from 5-8 at Champion Forest Baptist Church @ 15555 Stuebner-Airline Road.

More details on the pack calendar.

Print your invitation.

Pinewood Derby Race day

It has been confirmed that Pinewood Derby will be held at Ehrhardt Elementary school cafeteria on Jan 30th. Registration will start at 10am and will continue till 12pm. All cars must be turned in by the end of the registration time so that we have time to get them entered into the system.

Races will start at 1pm.

The pack will be hosting a concession stand and will have hot dogs, Frito pies and other type of food and drinks.

See you on Race day.

Scout Night with the Aero's

Going to the Aero's Game on January 16th. If so get your tickets now.

Tickets are $8 for scouts, family/friends for $21 (the lower end zone). You can purchase these on your own but if you want to sit with the pack contact your den leaders.

All money must be turned in at the Leaders/Committee meeting at the Spring Creek Forest club house on January 11th.

More information to follow.

Pinewood Derby trials confirmed!

It is almost time to get those pinewood derby cars made and tested. Come to the Pinewood trilas on Janurary 17th from 3-5pm at the Oakwood Glen MUD building (below the water tower). You will get to weight your car and give it a run down the track.

See you there.

Christmas Caroling Tonight!

Tonight some of the dens are getting together to go Christmas Caroling. If you would like to join them arrive at the Oakwood Glen Club house at 6:30pm. The scouts will go over some songs and at 7pm we will leave to carol. We will return at 8pm for the clubhouse for some hot chocolate and marshmallows.

Christmas tree farm - CANCELED

Due to low attendance the Christmas tree farm has been canceled this year. Pam will get money back to families that have already paid.

Make your rank fun

The Houston Zoo is offering several programs throughout the year to help your scout(s) make there rank.

The Zoo is a remarkable resource for helping Scouts of all ages earn badges and other achievements. Check below for upcoming programs and events as well as registration information.

Cost for 2 hour Badge Program
$15 per scout, $9.00 per chaperone

Cost for 3 hour Badge Program ***

$18 per scout, $9 per chaperone, Free for Adult Zoo Member

Cost for 4 Hour Merit Badge Program *

$20 per scout, $9 per chaperone, Free for Adult Zoo Member

Cost for 6 Hour Merit Badge Program **

$30 per scout, $9 per chaperone, Free for Adult Zoo Member

NOTE: For the 6 hour merit badge programs a 30 minute meal break will be given. Scouts should bring a sack lunch.

For complete schedule go to the link below.

http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2250