O'Fallon Cub Scout Pack 35

Award Winners from Pack 35

O'Fallon Cub Scout Pack 35 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:31:16 +0000

The St. Clair District Dinner was a busy one for Pack 35. As a part of the dinner, several of the award winners were announced. The highlight of the evening honored two of the leaders from Pack 35.

Our Cubmaster, Lee Erickson, was chosen to receive the District Award of Merit for 2012. This award honors those Scouters who have exemplified service to the unit, district and council throughout their Scouting career. Only five of these awards were handed out this year in our district.

Dale Kellerman, Bear Den Leader, was chosen as the Outstanding Unit Scouter from Pack 35. Each unit is able to choose a single Scouter that has served their unit in an outstanding manner.

Pack 35 also achieved Gold status on the Journey to Excellence and was awarded the Summertime Pack Award.

Other award winners from the evening:

Lee Erickson – Cubmaster Award, Unit Leader Award of Merit, Commissioner Arrowhead
Chuck Hanson – Cub Scout Den Leader Award, Webelos Den Leader Award
Michael Wehrell – Pack Trainer Award
Rob Smith – Tiger Cub Den Leader Award

Congratulate all of our leaders for their outstanding effort to the Pack.

Pinewood Derby Highlights 2012

O'Fallon Cub Scout Pack 35 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:16:28 +0000

Take a look at the 2012 Pack 35 Pinewood Derby Highlights.

The award ceremony will follow within the next week.

Pinewood Derby a Blast!

O'Fallon Cub Scout Pack 35 — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:17:49 +0000

The annual Pinewood Derby was held today at EK School in O’Fallon. Just over 40 boys raced their cars. Several siblings also tested their car building skills at the end of the event.

Photos from the event can be see on the Mighty 35 Facebook page here.

Overall Winners were:

1st Place – Brandon Rust (Tigers)
2nd Place – Brent Peate (Wolves)
3rd Place – Trey Schaefer (Bears)

Congratulations to all the boys who participated. Fun was had by all.

Blue and Gold Banquet Information

O'Fallon Cub Scout Pack 35 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:33:12 +0000

The Blue and Gold Banquet is our yearly time to recognize our second year Webelos as they transition into Boy Scouting. It is also a great time for the whole Pack to get together, eat great food, and have some fun. The event will be on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 6pm-8pm at EK Elementary.

Our chairperson this year is Amy Sayler and she is looking for parents to assist her with the planning. This is a great opportunity to participate in the Pack with a great event. You can contact Amy at aasayler@yahoo.com or 618-795-3540.

We have reduced the cost of the event this year and tickets are only $10 and cover the whole family. Den leaders have been given tickets for the event and they should be purchased through your Den.

The theme this year is Mayan Survivor and all tables should follow this theme. There is also a Cake decorating contest for the Dads and Lads. All the details can be found on the Blue and Gold flyer.

Protestant God & Country Courses Offered

O'Fallon Cub Scout Pack 35 — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:51:46 +0000

The Lewis & Clark Council is offering all four levels of the God and Country Program. The classes are open to all Protestant faiths. They are for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or any student wishing to invest the time in the program. Classes will be at the First United Methodist Church, on Highway 50 across from the O’Fallon High School.

Here is the information pertaining to our boys:

GOD and Me
1st through 3rd Grades – Five weeks
(Tigers, Wolves & Bears)

Tuesday nights; 6:00-7:00 p.m. in room 113
February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 6
Books – $3.50 – should be paid at first class
Awards Boys $7.50 – should be paid by last class

GOD and Family
4th and 5th Grades – Eight weeks
(Webelos)

Monday nights; 7:30-8:30 p.m. in room 113
February 6, 13, 27 and March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2.
Books – $3.50 – should be paid at first class
Awards Boys $8.50 – should be paid by last class

The entire information sheet can be found here.

This is a great opportunity for boys from the Protestant faiths to complete this award. Recipients are also able to wear the award on their uniform. It was also be awesome to have a group from Pack 35 commit to take these classes. For additional questions, please contact the individuals on the flyer.