Scouters,
I hope this finds your summer off to a great start. I apologize for not being in touch with all of you recently, but it has been a very active start to the summer for me. However, I wanted to get you updated on activities happening within Pack 153.
However, before we get into that I wanted to speak briefly on the tragedy that occurred a few weeks ago in Iowa at one of the Boy Scout camps. For those of you who did not hear four Boy Scouts from Iowa were killed while at camp when a tornado riped through the campground. You can find out more at the Boy Scouts of America Website and access the story and tribute to these boys at http://old.scouting.org/scoutcamp.pdf.
I hope this finds your summer off to a great start. I apologize for not being in touch with all of you recently, but it has been a very active start to the summer for me. However, I wanted to get you updated on activities happening within Pack 153.
However, before we get into that I wanted to speak briefly on the tragedy that occurred a few weeks ago in Iowa at one of the Boy Scout camps. For those of you who did not hear four Boy Scouts from Iowa were killed while at camp when a tornado riped through the campground. You can find out more at the Boy Scouts of America Website and access the story and tribute to these boys at http://old.scouting.org/scoutcamp.pdf.
I mention this so we can remember these young men and their families in our thoughts and prayers. It is also a time to remind ourselves of the principles of safe scouting. Although there is not much they could have done to prevent this, there are many things we can do as we conduct our scouting activities to ensure everyone has a safe and fun scouting experience. Please have a safe summer out there whether scouting or enjoys activities with you families.
This week marks the start of many summer scouting activities in the Heart of Ohio Council. We had a tremendous response to the camps this year. Thank you to D'Arcy Ziegler for coordinating the camp sign-ups this year. This coming Thursday, Friday, and Saturday many of the boys will be participating in day camp at Camp Firelands in Wakeman. The boys always have a great time at this camp participating in many great activities such as swimming, archery, wood craft, BB guns, etc. all working towards their achievements.
In July many scouts will be participating in resident camp at Camp Firelands. This is where the boys camp for 4 days and again they have a great time with friends and fellow scouts from around the region and complete many achievement towards their rank advancements. Again, thank you to D'Arcy and Kim for attending Webelos camp with the scouts and Dave and Fred for attending Cub Scout camp. It should be a great experience for everyone.
This Saturday is the much anticipated Progressive Field Overnighter with the Cleveland Indians. We have had a tremendous response to this event again this year with over 30 people from Pack 153 attending. Thanks to Kelly Butler for coordinating this event again!!!!
I also wanted to let you know about the 2008 "Gateway to Scouting" Encampment October 3-5, 2008 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. We should have more details on the pack web page this week, but the information that I received looks very fun and it is for the entire family!!!!! Just some of the events includes rockets, fireworks, totem pole carving, railroad rides, wall climbing, HAM radio and much, much more so be on the look out for more information. I have already reserved a camping spot for Pack 153 now all we need is you.
Well, I hope all of you continue to have a safe summer and the boys enjoy themselves at the scouting activities they are attending. As always, please contact me if you have any questions at 440-666-1395.
Please visit our website at www.cubscoutpack153.com
See you Scouting
Chris
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