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A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference.

By demonstrating dedication to five of Scouting’s core values, Cub Scouts and others can earn award ribbons to hang from the 100th Anniversary Commemorative patch. A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference is fun, engaging and—most importantly—shows America the impact of Scouting through its commitment to these values. A Year of Celebration will be in effect from Sept. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010.

To get the requirement click here to download the pdf.

Shac information

The BSA 100 patch (earn the ribbons) is available at the scout shop for 1.99 each. Leaders track and will need to purchase the ribbons through the website.

Scout Fair Sales End 4/14

Hello Scouters!

         Scout Fair Sales are coming to an end.  Our final Booklet and Money turn in is this Wednesday Night.  Please contact your leader and make arrangements to hand in your unsold booklets and money as soon as possible. 

The Scout Fair is April 24th.  If you are unsure when your scheduled booth time is please check with your dens leader.


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 24th

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.

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

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Holidays
Pack Events
Round Table
3/4/2010
Scout fair coupon books sale
03/06/2010 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Scout fair coupon books sale
03/07/2010 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Scout fair coupon books sale
03/07/2010 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Den Leaders/Committee Meeting
03/08/2010 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Scout fair coupon books sale
03/20/2010 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Scout fair coupon books sale
03/20/2010 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Pack meeting
03/23/2010 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Scout fair coupon books sale
03/27/2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Scout fair coupon books sale
03/28/2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
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Holidays
04/04/2010 - Easter
Pack Events
Round Table
4/1/2010
Scout fair coupon books sale
04/03/2010 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Scout fair coupon books sale
04/04/2010 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Spring Campout
04/09/2010 2:00PM- 04/11/2010 12:00PM
Committee Meeting
04/12/2010 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Pack meeting
04/20/2010 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Scout Fair
04/24/2010 11:00AM - 5:00PM
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Holidays
05/31/2010 - Memorial Day
Pack Events
Adopt-A-Mile
05/06/2010 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Den Leaders/Committee Meeting
05/10/2010 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Graduation
05/21/2010 7:00PM - 9:00PM