Pack 574 in the Bothell 4th of July Parade!

4th of July Parade

Greetings Pack 574 parents!

We hope that you will all be able to join us in celebrating the 4th with your pack in the Bothell 4th of July parade.

Jay and I have put the finishing touches on the Pack 574 parade float, and it is ready to roll!

If you liked the Time Machine at the last pack meeting, you will love the Pack 574 parade float!

We need as many scouts as possible to carry the pack banner, pass out candy, ride in the old truck, or just sit on the lawn enjoying a campfire on the float.
This is a very fun event, and a long tradition for pack 574, so don't miss it!

Our parade float this year is a campground theme. there are trees, real grass, a campfire, birds, rocks, 
and a trout lake all rolling on 4 wheels behind a very cool classic truck.

We will be assembling in the UW Bothell parking lot at 11:00 am for hot dogs and snacks while we get ready for the parade to begin at 12:00.

You can park in the South parking garage at UW Bothell, and walk uphill to the south Parking lot.

Pack 574 will be assembling in parking stalls 1275-1282 near the upper end of the parking lot
Enter UW Bothell/Cascadia off Beardslee blvd

The address is:

18115 Campus Way Northeast

Bothell, WA 98011

spectators will want to find parking closer to downtown Bothell, or near Pop Keeney stadium, and walk to Main street.

http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/?p=1778

Hope to see everyone there!

Jeff Elsasser

Don't Miss the Upcoming Pack Meeting!

The next Pack Meeting is next Thursday,

April 19th at 7pm.

It will be a Star Wars theme and a Recruiting night.

Try to bring those non-Scout friends who may be interested in joining.  They will receive a baggie of Scout goodies, and you will too.  You will also receive a raffle ticket for a prize.

If you dress up as a Star Wars character OR bring a Star Wars item to share (ex. lego model, etc), you will receive a raffle ticket for another prize.

Get ready!

There might be something special that you won't want to miss!

Upcoming Events

There are some events that you may or may not know about it.  Here is a list of whats in store through the summer.  Please remember...We are a family friendly Pack...All family members are invited to participate in all events (only exception are the camps).

There are awards that all of these events can go towards.  I will let you know about those first.

If you do three summertime events, you will earn the Summertime Pack Award.  This is a pin that you wear on your uniform!

You can also earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award.  This is a patch that you receive the first year you earn it, and then a pin for every year after that.

The requirements for this award has more to do.  If you want to check them out, the link is here.

Your den leader can also help you out along the way.

Now onto the events!

OHOP Overnight  Cancelled

Our first summertime event.  This is an exciting one.  I actually went with my boys four years ago, and they still talk about how much fun it was.  We slept in the old school house, but some of the others actually slept in the barn with the animals!  How cool is that?  

If you aren't signed up yet, there is still time.  Email me and let me know ASAP if you are interested.

Date: May 5-6

Cost: $26 per person

Bike Rodeo

We are working on having a Bike Rodeo this year.  It has been a few years and these are really fun for the boys.  There are obstacle courses, bike repair training, safe bike handling, and lots more.  

Tentative Date: Saturday, June 2

Cost: FREE

Bothell 4th of July Parade

Our Pack has participated in this parade for eleven years now.  It's always fun!  This year we will have a very exciting "float".  Thank you to Jeff (Tiger Den Leader) for stepping up and making this happen.  More information will be coming out through email about float set up parties before the parade.

Cub Scout Day Camp

It has been quite a few years since our Pack has talked about the Day Camp.  The council had a few years where the camp just wasn't very well put together.  We have heard really good things about the past couple years, so we thought we would let you all know.  Camps are great way for scouts to earn requirements.

Date: July 17-19 (Tue-Wed-Thur)

Time: 8:30am-3pm

Cost: $75 (by May 30) ($100 after May 30)

If you would like to sign up for this camp, you will have to sign up on your own.  The link is here.  Go down to the week of July 16-20 and hit the registration button for North Lakes.  You might even want to talk to others in your den who may want to join you!

Cub Scout Resident Camp

We have always participated in Resident Camp.  It's a wonderful experience for all who attend.  You can check out the flyer here.  If you would like to sign up for this camp, you can email me ASAP.

Date: July 26-29 (Thur-Fri-Sat-Sun)

Cost: $185 for Scout and $105 for Adult

Swim/Game/Fun Day

We did this last year and it was a great kick off to our year.  More information will be available as it gets closer.

Date: August 18th
Time: 11am-3pm

If you have any questions or want to sign up for events, you can email at momwithsons3@gmail.com

BIG...FUN...PACK MEETING!

Our next Pack Meeting will be next Saturday,

February 18th

at 4:00-8:00

It will be a BIG one!

We will be having our Pinewood Derby AND our Blue & Gold Banquet.

Never hurts to hit two bears with one stick!

Pinewood Derby Info:

• weigh-in on Wednesday, Feb 15th in the Friendship Room from 3pm-6pm
• only one car per scout AND one car per sibling and/or parent = one car per person 

Blue & Gold Info:

• food will be a potluck (be sure your dish serves 8-10)

• Tigers ~ Dessert
• Wolves ~ Dessert
• Bears ~ Main Dish
• Webelos 1 ~ Main Dish
• Webelos 2 ~ Side Dish
• Pack ~ Beverages, Plates, Utensils, Napkins
• Father/Son make and bring a decorated cake for the Cake Auction
• any theme, but something about scouting is usually the idea

Friends of Scouting:

What Chief Seattle Council says about FOS:

The annual "Friends of Scouting" contributions campaign enables the Chief Seattle Council to continue providing an outstanding program to more than 26,400 youth in King, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson and North Mason counties. Through the Scouting programs our children, families, and communities are stronger and better prepared for the future.

When you give a gift, you support:

• Scouting programs in 5 counties for more than 26,000 youth.
• Camping experiences for over 10,000 youth.
• Basic and advanced training for youth and adults.
• A professional staff to provide program and administrative support to over 9,000 Scout leaders.
• Two Scout shops complete with all necessary Scouting supplies.
• Camperships for youth who need financial assistance for camp.
• Maintenance & operation of more than 1,400 acres of camp property.

Our Pack goal for Friends of Scouting is $1800.  If we make this goal, we will receive our derby cars, for next year, FREE.

Please consider a donation to Friends of Scouting.  You will receive a donation card at the Pack Meeting, checks are accepted, as are credit cards.  Check with your employer about matching donations as well.  

A Heads Up!

Pinewood Derby

WEIGH-IN

this coming

WEDNESDAY

Feb. 15th

3PM-6PM

Friendship Room

Pinewood Derby is coming!

CANCELLED FOR NOW
Rescheduled date will be announced soon.




Weigh-In

When: TBA ~ due to school closure

Where: Friendship Room

Time: 3pm-6pm

Race Day

When: Saturday, January 21st

Where: Gym

Time: Noon-3pm

Good To Know

Food: $5/person OR $12/family

Subway Sandwiches, Chips, Dessert, and Water

Cars: Only ONE car per scout

Only ONE car per sibling or parent in the open class