Video Game Belt Loop and Pin Article Click to read whole story.

Mainstream media (by way of the blogosphere) recently became aware of the six-month-old news that ( OH NOES!) Boy Scouts of America now offers video game awards in the form of a belt loop and the more advanced video game pin. Hysteria over our nation’s lost youth immediately ensued, needlessly. Check it out.

By Helen A.S. Popkin

Don’t forget the Bike Rodeo!!!

When? August 8th at 4:30PM
Where? Lakeland City Hall
What to wear? Class B uniforms
What to bring? The kids need to have their bikes and proper riding gear. A helmet and shoes (not anything open toe or heel). Parents might want to bring a chair and a camera.

We will have hot dogs, water, and bug juice as well as bicycle police officers to talk with the kids and parents.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Kia Kima was a great success. Meaning no one got left behind! (bad Cub Scout humor)

All the Scouts enjoyed a nice HOT, at times humid, 4 days in Arkansas. We all learned a lesson in proper hydration and eating when sweating out 3-4 gallons of water a day. Scout parents did an excellent job demonstrating what you can and should not do with a  vehicle  when camping.  Mr. Zoccola even had a mini class on correct way to ensure your insurance claim will be successful.

Big thank you to the Leaders that made this camp out possible and for keeping our boys safe. Even when the Scouts were determined not to be safe.

Pictures are posted.  http://www.bsa457.com/?page_id=61

Saturday, May 22 – Class B uniform
Family day is this Saturday at International Harvester Park in Lakeland. Heading North on Canada Rd from I-40 the park is 1.5 miles down on the left. Parking is at the church on the right. The fishing rodeo starts at 8:00am. If you have not registered it is still not too late. You will need to get there by 7:15am to register. If you preregistered you still need to get there by 7:30am to park and sign in. The fishing rodeo is from 8-10am. After the rodeo is over we’ll play some games and then fire up the grill at 11:00am. The event will officially be over at 1:00pm but you are welcome to stay longer and enjoy the park.

Sunday, May 23 – Swimsuits
Anyone going to Kia Kima needs to attend the Kia Kima swim test. The swim test is at the Bartlett Rec. Center and starts promptly at 2:00pm. Anyone planning on getting wet at camp needs to attend. The make-up time is May 24, same place, at 7:00pm.

Saturday, May 29 – Class A uniform required
Flag placement at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd. You will need to arrive by 7:15am to get a parking spot and make your way to the ceremony. The short ceremony will start at 8:00am followed by flag placement. Expect to be there until 9:00-9:30am.

June 9-12 – Class A and B uniforms required
Kia Kima – We will announce a leaving time from the SFA Church soon.

Monday, June 14 – Class B uniform
Drive-in movie night – We will watch whatever kid movie that is showing.

Monday, June 21- Class B uniform
Day Camp – Contact Jill Watkins jill.watkins@comcast.net to get your scout signed up. The deadline is May 31 and space is limited so sign up now.

Sunday, July 11 – Class B uniform
Water Rocket Launch – Check in at 5:30pm. Launches start at 6:00pm. Check out the website www.bsa457.com for more details.

Sunday, August 8 – Class B uniform
Bike rodeo – More details to come.

Thursday the 20th is our last pack meeting before the summer. Please join us and cheer our Tiger Cubs on as they continue their journey in scouting and become Wolves. The meeting starts at 6:00pm and will be over by 7:00pm with cake and drinks to follow.

You will also be able to sign up for day camp and purchase Class B uniforms.

Saturday May 22 is the Lakeland Fishing Rodeo for ages 4 – 12. The event takes place at International Harvester Lake. 4523 Canada Rd. Onsite registration is 7:15 – 7:55am. Fishing starts at 8:00am. You can pre-register at www.lakelandtn.gov.
The rodeo is over at 10:00 and the Pack457 family day begins. Keep fishing if you would like but there will be other things to do Hiking, Horseshoes, Photo Scavenger hunt, and more. The grill will fire up at 11:00 and food will be served by 12:00. Come join in the fun of fishing, family, and food.

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Attached is the Leaders Guide for Kia Kima. All current Tigers – Webelos 1 are eligible to attend.  We just need to have enough leadership to accommodate the number of scouts we have.  Please distribute to your dens for those who might be interested.  If anyone is interested, it is $130 per scout.  Initial payment of $30 is due to the pack by March 1st.  We will be attending June 9th-12th.

Our campsite is tentatively Yellow Dog.

At long last here is all the information regarding WW2010 .  I hope we are all aware that it is this weekend April 16 through 18th.

Camp site assignments have been issued to us. We are site C3. Please see attached PDF: ww2010-campsites

Webelos Woods Committee has been meeting/discussing and we concluded to make the camp site a little more formal. Tent locations will be assigned and Scouts will have assigned Tents and Tent buddies. Pack is planning out the space to accommodate more easily our large numbers and to ensure there is space to enjoy the camp site.

Tent assignments will be given at Webelos Woods. But here is the camp lay out of what it SHOULD looks like: Webelos-Woods-Camp <EDIT>We went with on the field decisions that worked way better (Thanks Paul!).

We are not leaving together as a group from SFA Church Friday.   Click for MAP Class A for traveling please. Scouts will need Class A for Saturday morning and again Saturday night. The rest of the time please wear SFA Class B uniforms.

We will pack up and be ready to leave Sunday by 11AM.

What to bring:  Tent, Sleeping bag, fold-up chair, flash light (extra batteries), complete change of clothes.

Food WILL NOT be allowed in tents. No not even a soda for when your thirsty. Pack will have a Dinning Fly to store all food related items. Your cooler is welcomed in there.