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Blue & Gold




Cub Scout Pack 40’s Blue and Gold Banquet

Sunday March 26th 2017

12:00-3:00

Knights of Columbus Hall

2660 E Main St, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590

Fee: There is no fee for Cub Scouts-The Pack is paying for them

$16 per adult, $13.00 for Siblings and other children

(Checks to be made out to Cub Scout Pack 40) 

Pack 40 Spring Campout



This Year's Campout will be at Camp Nooteeming (Men of the Woods!)

We will be sleeping in cabins from Saturday May 14 to Sunday May 15.

Planned activities include hiking, fishing, crafts, and more. 

Scouts always look forward to our Saturday evening campfire program with skits and songs.

Much more to come!!

Holiday Caroling for Seniors


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Pack 40 will be singing holiday carols for the seniors at Wingate Nursing Home in Beacon on Sunday, December 11.  We will begin at 2:30 and will stay for about an hour.

Scouts and parents are asked to come in uniform with additional festive holiday accessories (santa and elf hats, scarves, etc.)

Song Sheets will be provided.

St. Patrick's Day Parade


Rain or Shine  Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade  Saturday March 5th

              

                            Parade step off time is 1 pm sharp. Marchers should Line up by 12 Noon.    Line Up first on

 McCafferty Place in the village of Wappingers Falls. Pedestrians can use Pells Place Street for access to all

 Divisions.

We are in the   SECOND DIVISION MUNSTER  here is the link for more details of where we are in the line-up 
http://www.dcsppc.org/paradelineup.html


                                          

Scouts should be in Class A Uniforms with St. Patrick's Day Embellishments. 

They are encouraged to bring a walking stick.





http://www.dcsppc.org/paradelineup.html

ESKIMO RUN


Come Cheer on the Webelos at………


FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL ESKIMO RUN

HUDSON VALLEY COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Date: Saturday, January 23RD, 2016   Place:  James Baird State Park, Freedom Plains, New York

Check-in Starts: 8:30AM Opening 9:30AM BAD WEATHER DATE:   Saturday, January 30, 2016

The Eskimo Run is a Webelos Scout competitive activity.  It is designed to test the Scouts' proficiency in the Webelos skills and provide a day of fun and excitement for them. They will be asked to answer questions by Boy Scout Troops at several stations throughout the park and demonstrate their skills while pushing, pulling and carrying the sled that they made through the trails of the Eskimo Run. 

It is an amazing day for the boys.  Dress warmly!

Attachments
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2016 Eskimo Run final Mailer.pdf  

Howe Caverns Trip


Pack 40 Family Trip to Howe Caverns

Saturday November 14th

Tour Time is 1:00 sharp 

Please gather inside the main lobby at 12:45

Directions:  NYS Thruway (I-87) North to Albany.
At Albany the NYS Thruway becomes (I-90).
Continue on (I-90) West to exit 25A
(I-88) West to exit 22, then Route 7 East.
Follow Signs for Howe Caverns 

(They recommend that you NOT use MapQuest or Google Maps as many of their guests reported their directions to be incorrect.)


Fee is $15.00 per Scout (this includes the $10.00 for tour and $5.00 for mining)

All siblings and family members are welcome at the same price.  Children under 5 are free

Adults  (age 16 +) $15.00 --(this is just for the tour)**If adults want to do the mining it is an additional $5.00**

 

RSVP to Christine Maurer by e-mail cmaurerc@optonline.net or at the Pack Meetings

All payments are due by the October pack meeting.  Checks to be made out to Pack 40

 

**We will go on a 1 ½ hour tour inside—mostly walking with a short boat ride towards the end.  After the tour we will all go into the mining room--each Scout will receive a small bag with mining rough in it and be able to use the tools there to sift and mine out semi-precious stones which they keep.

 

Things to note:

·        It is a 2hour car ride

·        If you arrive earlier you can have lunch in the café inside before the tour begins.

·        There is a gift shop which you may want to visit so bring some extra money.

·        The facility closes at 3:00 but will stay open until we are all done mining.

·        Here is the website for more details  http://howecaverns.com/index.php

·        Scouts should wear Class B uniforms—shirts and hats

Pack Hike



Pack Hike at Locust Grove

We will kick off our new year of Scouting with a Pack Hike on Sunday September 13th 1:30

Meet by side of main entrance opposite parking lot

Contact for this event is Christine Maurer  cmaurerc@optonline.net

Family Movie Night / Popcorn Kick-Off



Family Movie Night / Popcorn Kick-Off


Pack 40 will be kicking off our annual Popcorn Fundraiser with a celebration of Popcorn where you will get all of the information for your scout to start raising money for their scouting year.  Friday August 21st 7:00pm . 
Location:  Eastern View Farm & Nursery 1167 Noxon Road, Lagrangeville

There will be Marshmallow Roasting (in a big fire pit) and of course Popcorn Popping!!!


Following a 15 min popcorn presentation given by our Popcorn Kernal, your popcorn order forms will be handed out and we will enjoy a family friendly movie outside on the patio under the stars with lots of popcorn!..   
Movie still to be confirmed (possibly Despicable ME? )

The official date to start selling is September 1st.  If you are unable to attend this event you can get your order forms from your Den Leader at a later date.

Please bring… your own drinks for your family as well as chairs to sit on...we will be on a patio area which is too hard for blankets.

 

Contact for this event is Christine Maurer cmaurerc@optonline.net please RSVP to this e-mail


Family Kickball Night


Bring your family and friends to....

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Pack 40's Summer Kickball Night

Wednesday  August 12th  6:30pm

Contact for this event is Brian Colucci coluccib@optonline.net

Myers corners Elementary School

What to Bring: 
Pack a dinner and drinks for your family, blankets and chairs

Renegades Campout


Renegades Campout- July 11th

Harry Villareal is the contact for this event.     harry@bettertech.com

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Spookhill Park--June Pack Meeting





Pack 40 will have its June Pack Meeting on Saturday June 20th 12:00-3:00 

Spookhill Park, Spookhill Road, Wappingers Falls, NY


This is an afternoon full of fun and games  --Bring your family and friends!

Be prepared to get wet!!!


 KONA Ice will be stopping by!

**Scouts are encouraged to bring a friend who might be interested in joining Scouts.**

Contact for this event is Rob Usher --  rusher6973@yahoo.com


What to Wear:
Scouts should wear Class B Shirts with Bathing suit bottoms, water shoes, sunscreen and hats

What to Bring: 
Each Scout should bring a "healthy" snack to share with 5 people


Parents may want to bring folding chairs or blankets

Drinks, Plates, Cups and napkins will be provided by the Pack

Locust Grove Service Project


Locust Grove Service Project

Sunday April 26th 1:00-4:00  (Rain date of Saturday May 9th 10:00-1:00)


Our Pinewood Derby event is held at Locust Grove every year.  In return for them letting us use their amazing facility for free, Pack 40 in turn provides a service to them.

This year we will be painting the fence in front of Locust Grove.  They will provide us with paint and brushes.  All we need are the Scouts and their family members to come out and help.

Please wear Class B or Casual Clothing that you don't mind getting paint on.

Locust Grove is a National Historic Landmark estate.  It is located at 2683 S Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.  For more information on Locust Grove ... http://www.lgny.org/


Rail Trail Service Project


Rail Trail  Service Project

Pack 40 will come together on Sunday May 17th from 2:00-4:00 to help clean up, rake, mulch and plant the Veteran's Memorial Mile on the Rail Trial. This is something Pack 40 maintains each year. The boys take great pride in seeing the work they have done while riding or walking by it with their family and friends over the year.


·        Bring your rakes, work gloves, small garden shovels and water bottles.    

·        Wear your Class 'B' Uniforms--Pack 40 T-shirt and your Cub Scout Hat.

·        We will meet at the parking lot on Van Wyck Lane (Located between Lake
Walton Road and Route 376 in East Fishkill) at 2:00pm and walk together (once in the parking lot, walk right, up over the bridge and it will be on the right side.

·        We will pick up any trash along our walk, so please bring work gloves.

·        Eastern View Farm and Nursery has donated mulch and plants for us to use this day.

 

Contact for this event is Christine Maurer   845-797-6434845-797-6434 cmaurerc@optonline.net

 

 

Springtime Campout


Pack 40 Campout



Saturday May 2nd-Sunday May 3rd

Camp Tommy of the Sharpe Reservation 

  436 Van Wyck Lake Rd Fishkill NY 12524.







· Please plan to arrive on Saturday May 2nd at 9:00am.

The Opening Ceremony will begin at 10:00am.

· There will be planned activities, den time, free-time, and our pack campfire.

· Each den will be preparing or cooking their own meals for Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast. Your den leaders will have more information about your meal plan.

· Saturday night dinner will be a pack meal held in the mess hall and will consist of pasta with marinara sauce or butter,chicken parmesan, garlic bread. Milk, coffee and tea.

· We will be holding our annual pack campfire on Saturday night. Scouts are asked to be prepared with a couple of jokes (parents– please make sure they are appropriate!) Dens will be presenting a skit or song.  We are looking forward to another awesome camping experience!

· We are looking for the parents to group up and perform a skit or song also.

· Please remember – No siblings are able to attend.

· Scouts and parents will be bunking in cabins with screened windows & doors, so no tents are needed (unless you are camping with the Webelos).

· Each cabin has lights and multiple bunk beds.

· There are flush toilets and showers on the premises. Please bring a warm sleeping bag – it will be chilly overnight!



Contact for this event: Ken Maurer  845-656-8409845-656-8409  ironpatriot@optonline.net
Attachments
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checklist.pdf Suggested items to bring for Cub Scout Campout 2015  
consent form.pdf Consent form for overnight Cub Scout Campout 2015  
Spring Campout 2015 Information.pdf  

Pinewood Derby


Our annual Pinewood Derby is Saturday February 6th  Locust Grove, 2683 S. Rd, Poughkeepsie

Scout should arrive between 9:00am and 9:30am.  The first race will begin at 10:00am

Car kits to be  distributed at the December Pack Meeting.  Race rules and car number assignments will be sent out soon! The “official” scale will be available at the January Pack meeting for last minute adjustments. We have some experienced parents who would be happy to help you. Also, please make sure the cars have the assigned numbers on them.

 As always, we will need lots of parental help for this big event!

Many of you have already indicated that you want to help, but we can use more! Please contact Brian Colucci if you can help with set up or take down. coluccib@optonline.net

Here is a link from Boy’s Life Magazine on using Science to build a fast car!  http://boyslife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/138909/use-science-to-make-a-fast-pinewood-derby-car/

St. Patrick's Day Parade


                             Rain or Shine the Twentieth Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade

Saturday, March 7th.

              

                            Parade step off time is 1 pm sharp. Marchers should Line up by 12 Noon.    Line Up first on

 McCafferty Place in the village of Wappingers Falls. Pedestrians can use Pells Place Street for access to all

 Divisions.

                                           Pack 40 is in the SECOND DIVISION MUNSTER 

Scouts should be in Class A Uniforms with St. Patrick's Day Embellishments. 

They are encouraged to bring a walking stick.





Below is the Second Division Munster Line UP

Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes & Drum

Knights of Columbus Color Corps #1646

Wappingers Falls Elks Lodge #2609

The Catholic School Region of Dutchess County

St. Mary's School - Wappingers Falls, NY
St. Mary's Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Valley
Wappingers Service Unit

Spackenkill Girl Scouts Unit
Cub Scouts - Pack 15 (Sheafe Road School)
Cub Scouts - Pack 25 Red Oaks Mill
Arlington Service Unit - Brownie Troop 243
Arlington Girl Scout Troops - 563, 564, 121
Girl Scouts Heart of Hudson New Oaks Service Unit
New Oak Grove Service Unit - Brownie Troop 134
New Oak Grove Service Unit - Brownie Troop 42 & 49
Daisies 184 - 420
Brownie Troop - 429
Baby Girl Scouts - Overlook School

Young Colonials
Cub Scouts of America - DC Troop 222
Holy Trinity Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts of America - Troop 26
Cub Scout Pack 40 - Wappingers Falls
Girl Scout Daisy Troop 10298
Brownie Troop 10298

Kelly Oster School of Irish Dance
T K Entertainment

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
WRRV 92.7 & 96.9 WRRV 

Service Master Fire & Water
VP Dance Academy

Saint Peters School Poughkeepsie

The Holohan Clan

Wappingers Pop Warner Giants
Honey Bee Child Care
Hudson Health Plan, Inc.

Dutchess County Association of Senior Citizens

Bottini Fuel

The Wolf 94.3 & 97.3 - Hudson Valley Country
The Chelsea Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program

Chelsea Fire District
Glenham Fire District 


West Point Ice Hockey


 

West Point Ice Hockey Scout Night -- Feb 28th 7:00pm Game Time

 

Center Ice Bleacher seats are $15

If you are interested in coming please e-mail Ed Sayago ASAP at esayago71@hotmail.com

 

Pinewood Derby


Our annual Pinewood Derby is Saturday January 31st.  Locust Grove, 2683 S. Rd, Poughkeepsie

Scout should arrive between 9:00am and 9:30am.  The first race will begin at 10:00am

Car kits were distributed at the December Pack Meeting. (Contact your Den Leader if you were not there to get your car)  Race rules and car number assignments will be sent out soon! The “official” scale will be available at the Pack meeting for last minute adjustments. We have some experienced parents who would be happy to help you. Also, please make sure the cars have the assigned numbers on them.

 As always, we will need lots of parental help for this big event!

Many of you have already indicated that you want to help, but we can use more! Please contact Brian Colucci if you can help with set up or take down. coluccib@optonline.net

Here is a link from Boy’s Life Magazine on using Science to build a fast car!  http://boyslife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/138909/use-science-to-make-a-fast-pinewood-derby-car/

Eskimo Run


Come Cheer on the Webelos at………


FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL ESKIMO RUN

HUDSON VALLEY COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2015   Place:  James Baird State Park, Freedom Plains, New York

Check-in Starts: 8:30AM Opening 9:30AM BAD WEATHER DATE:   Saturday, January 24, 2015

The Eskimo Run is a Webelos Scout competitive activity.  It is designed to test the Scouts' proficiency in the Webelos skills and provide a day of fun and excitement for them. They will be asked to answer questions by Boy Scout Troops at several stations throughout the park and demonstrate their skills while pushing, pulling and carrying the sled that they made through the trails of the Eskimo Run. 

It is an amazing day for the boys.  Dress warmly!

Karaoke Night at the Knights of Columbus


2660 E. Main Street, Wappingers Falls

Saturday January 10th from 8-Midnight!
$10.00 cover gets you awesome finger foods and all the singing you dare to do.
There is a 50/50 raffle to support Cub Scout Pack 40!

Come on out for good times and a good cause!
Share with your friends...

Knights of Columbus Open House & Organization Day


 

Your Charter Organization is requesting help at their
Open House & Organizations Day, January 11th, 2015….1 to 3pm

We are looking for Webelo Scouts in Class A Uniform to be greeters

There will be a gathering of families looking to meet new people and become active in organizations.  Pack 40 will have a recruitment table at this function and volunteers are needed.
Contact Brian Colucci or Mike Gulbrandsen for more information.

Knights of Columbus Hall

2660 E. Main Street,

Wappingers Falls

 


 

Lite Refreshments will be available.

Scout Day at West Point--ARMY FOOTBALL



One of Pack 40's parents Ed Sayago has coordinated this event.




KofC-The Night of Witches Wedding


From Our Chartered Organization -The Knights of Columbus, Wappingers Falls, NY


Haunted Harvest Fest




This is a Council Run Event. 

Bring the whole Family!!!   

It will be a FUN day for all!

Sign up individually online @ hudsonvalleyscouting.org


 

Hudson Valley Council – Haunted Harvest Fest at Camp Nooteeming,

Saturday, October 18, 2014.

Busing begins at 8:30 AM BOCES (5 Boces Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601) Parking Lot,

no participant parking is allowed at Camp Nooteeming.

Last Bus leaves camp at 5:30 PM to go back to BOCES. Come and go as you please.

Transportation will be available all day.

This year’s Theme: Zombie Invasion, all are encouraged to wear costumes or a scout activity uniform.

Fees:

Cubs Scouts, Buddies and siblings over 4 years old are $12.00 up to Oct 4th.

Oct 5th to Oct 12th fees are $25.00.

Oct 13th to 15th is $35

Parents, Adults and Leaders are $8.00 up to Oct 4th 

Oct 5th to Oct 12th the fee is $20.00.

Oct 13th to 15th is $30

 

Bring a Buddy

with a signed BSA application and each of you will recieve a HHF Mystery Gift. 

Patches

Patches will be given at the event to the first 800 registrants.

Everyone else will receive their patch in December. 

  Additional patches can be ordered at the event for $2.50. 

Food:

$5.00 Lunch options will be available when you register.

#1     2 Hotdogs, bag of chips, apple and a drink

#2     Grilled Cheese, Cup of Soup, apple and a drink

#3     Hamburger or Cheesburger, Bag of Chips, apple and a drink

Other FOOD will be on sale in the dining hall….Mac and Cheese, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Taco in a bag,

Apple Cider, Cup of Soup,ot Chocolate, Tea, Coffee, Danish, assorted Bagels, candy, and more. 

New activities this year

Action Archery, Sling shots and a Monster Mash Dance party.

Other activities: Climbing Wall, BB Gun Shooting, Archery, Fishing, Face Painting, Haunted Cabin, Haunted Hay Ride, Bounce House, Midway Games, a Craft Project, Rubber Band Guns, Monkey Bridge, pumpkin patch, build your own s’mores, All Day Campfire and much more.

Participants will receive a small pumpkin while supply lasts. 

New this year!!!! You can pre-order a HHF T-SHIRT for $12.00 or 2X or 3X size is $15.00 (T-Shirts are only available through Early Bird Registration)

For more information please contact Jim Gucciardo at arbitor36@hotmail.com cell number 845-591-0534

Activity Location: Map:  69 Camp Nooteeming Rd, Salt Point, NY, US
Cancellation Policy: This is a rain or shine event. There is no rain date or refund because of inclement weather.

Popcorn Fundraiser Show and Sell


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Monday October 13th 10:30am-4:30pm
Poughkeepsie Galleria, First floor in front of Macy's

Please be sure to sign up through the Scoutlander calendar entry or you can e-mail Christine Maurer at cmaurerc@optonline.net with the one hour time slot or more that you are able to come. 


Hope to see you there!


Applebees Fundraiser



Saturday October 18th

3450 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601





All Money and left over tickets must be returned to the Den Leaders by no later than October 14th


·       Guests MUST have their tickets to get in to Applebees (no walk in's allowed)

·       Parent Volunteers need to be at Applebees at 7:30am to get trained.

·       Scouts and Parents should wear their Class B uniform to this event.

·       Parent and Scout volunteers still need to purchase tickets if you are going to eat.


We are promptly dismissed at 10:00am.  

(enough time to get on to the Haunted Harvest Fest!)


Belt Loop Bonanza


This is a Council Run Event and has always been an exciting day! 

Sign up individually online @ hudsonvalleyscouting.org

http://www.hudsonvalleyscouting.org/Event/du-belt-loop-bonanza/1593861

OR you can pay at the park that day, no need to Pre-Register


 

Leave No Trace Service Project


Leave No Trace Service Project on 9/21/2014:

The Atomic Tacos are extending an invitation to the entire pack to come join us

Sunday, September 21st at 2:00pm at the Dutchess County Rail Trail's Memorial Mile for a

Leave No Trace service project. 

We're going to ask everyone to meet at the Diddell Road Parking lot
and we'll walk together to the Veteran's Memorial.  Along the way we will pick
up any trash that we find.



The scouts should be in Class B's so the folks along the rail trail know who we are!


Bring water, gloves, trash bags and maybe one or two small
rakes/shovels to clean up the Veteran's Memorial. 


 

This has proven to be a fun event for the scouts in the past so please join us if you can!

 

Thank you from your Atomic Taco Leaders

Ron and John

Knights of Columbus Bluegrass NIght


Wappingers Falls Knights of Columbus Presents

Blue Grass nite

 

 

 

 

Featuring Music by Buckeye Rooster

September 13, 2014   from 6pm to 10 pm

2660 E. Main Street, Wappingers Falls NY

For Reservations call Mike at 489-7250 or 297-9049

 

$25 per person, ($15 for kids 13 and younger),

includes live music and a BBQ Dinner.

Cash Bar

       

        All Proceeds to benefit Knights of Columbus Youth Programs

Popcorn Kick-Off Event/Family Movie Night




It is time to start our fundraising to help support our Cub Scouts in another successful year of scouting!

The first big event is our Popcorn Kick-Off / Family Movie Night
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Pack 40 will be kicking off our Popcorn Fundraiser with a celebration of Popcorn where you will get all of the information for your scout to start raising money for their scouting year.

Tuesday August 26th 7:30pm

Eastern View Farm & Nursery
1167 Noxon Road, Lagrangeville

There will be  Marshmallow Roasting (in a big fire pit) and of course Popcorn Popping!!!

Following a short super fun popcorn selling presentation given by our Popcorn Kernal Ken Maurer, your popcorn order forms will be handed out and we will enjoy a family friendly movie with lots of popcorn!

The official date to start selling is September 1st.  If you are unable to attend this event you can get your order forms from your Den Leader.

Please bring your own drinks for your family as well as chairs to sit on...we will be on a patio area which is too hard for blankets.

Be sure to sign up on the Scoutlander calendar or send an e-mail to Christine Maurer at cmaurerc@optonline.net

Family Kickball Night


Bring your family and friends to....

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Pack 40's Summer Kickball Night

Wednesday July 9th at 6:30 pm
Myers corners Elementary School

What to Bring: 
Pack a dinner and drinks for your family, blankets and chairs
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I have attached below the requirements for the cub Scout Kickball Belt Loop and Pin so interested Scouts can work on this over the summer. image
Attachments
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Cub_Scout_Kickball.pdf  

Trees For Tribes Conservation Project



Trees for Tribes Conservation Project.
Sunday June 1st at 1pm.
 Location
is at the Robinson Lane Recreation Fields,
all the way back near sprout
creek.



We are planting 300 trees and shrubs along the stream. These plants will
help reduce the flooding of the athletic fields, and help stabilize the
shoreline. NYSDEC will be digging the holes for us, we just have to put
the plants in the holes and backfill them with soil.

We need to bring shovels, rakes, and gloves for the boys. It will take a
couple of hours depending on the turn out.

Contact is Mike Gulbrandsen

  ecoplanner191@gmail.com

  845*489*7250.

Hudson Valley CamporAll




The Hudson Valley Council is holding a CamporAll on May 17-18 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.

Cub Scouts are welcome to camp overnight Saturday-Sunday, or just come for the day. 

What is the CamporALL? CamporALL is a three-day event where approximately 3,500 - 5,000 Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venture Scouts, Sea Scouts, leaders, parents, siblings and families will celebrate what Scouts do. The programs, activities and special events will consist of astronomy, brotherhood and fellowship, camping, climbing walls, fire building, fireworks, geocaching, ham radios, inventions, Native American culture, orienteering, pioneering, rocket launching, reverence, team building, technology, wilderness survival and much, much more.
More information here: http://www.camporall2014.org/

You can save $5 by registering before March 15. 

We would like to register as a group, but you can register individually. 

There will be a sign up at the February pack meeting.

Contact Brian Colucci for any questions coluccib@optonline.net

New Flag for Myers Corners Elemntary School


COME JOIN THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY FOR THE NEW AMERICAN FLAG FOR MYERS CORNERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunday, March 16 11:30 Sharp


 

 

With the help of Myers Corners PTA, The Desert Crawlers secured a new American Flag to fly at Myers Corners Elementary, where the majority of our pack meetings and den meetings are held. A flag that has flown over the Walkway over the Hudson will be presented to the school and members of our Pack. Please come out in your Class A uniform and be a part of this special ceremony.

 


We will meet in the parking lot on the Poughkeepsie side of the bridge at 11:30 sharp and walk together to the middle of the bridge where the changing of the flags will take place.



http://walkway.org/visit-walkway

Blue & Gold Banquet


The Blue & Gold Banquet

Sunday March 9th 2014, 12:00-3:00

Ramada Conference Center, Fishkill

 


Contact for this event is Michelle Havas, Blue & Gold Committee Chair.

Michelle Havas- mhavas3856@aol.com

St. Patrick's Day Parade



SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Saturday, March 1.


We are in the Second Division

 

 Lining up at noon on McCafferty Place.


The parade starts at 1pm.



We want the boys to dress in their Class A uniforms, with Irish embellishments as they see fit.


We also encourage them to bring a walking stick.



Snow Tubing




LET’S GO SNOW TUBING!

 

 

Sat. Feb.8th 10:00 A.M. (get there by 9:30)
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
211 State Rte. 416
Montgomery, N.Y.

 

Please note:  This is a FAMILY EVENT

not an Official Scouting event. 

The reason is that the Guide to Safe Scouting requires helmets for sledding for all BSA participants.  Unless we do that we can't be covered under the BSA insurance. 

ORANGECOUNTYPARKS.COM


$18 per person for 1 1/2 hours


12 lanes with 2 cable tows

Restaurant with large fireplace

Fire pit at the bottom of the runs

Free ice skating and sledding with your own gear

Just show up and pay at site. No need to contact me.
It's a fun way to get out of your cave. Hope to see everyone there.

Pat McCarthy
PATRICKMCCARTHYT@AOL.COM


Pinewood Derby 2014



Our race will be on SATURDAY February 1.



Scouts should arrive between 9:00am and 9:30am.  The first race is scheduled to begin at 10:00am!



Adult help will be needed for track and decorations set up starting at 8am.



Each den will be assigned a food or drink item to bring.



Rules and Car numbers posted on the calendar event - click here

Knights of Columbus Childrens Christmas Party


Children’s Christmas Party

The party is from 1pm to 3pm on December 22, 2013.

All children are welcome.

There will be arts & crafts, games and fun!

Santa Claus will meet with each individual child, so bring your cameras!!



 

Knights of Columbus

2660 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

845-297-9049                         www.KofC1646.org

 

By Their Deeds Shall You Know Them

Pack Roller Skating





Saturday November 23rd Hyde Park Roller Magic

12:30-4:30



From: McCarthy, Patrick [patrickmccarthyt@aol.com ]

Roller skating at Hyde Park Roller Magic
$6 p.p.
$4 p.p if we have over 25 show ( mention Pack 40 )
$2 skate rental
$4 inline skate rental

Nov. 23rd
12:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Normal start time is 1:00, but we get the place to ourselves from 12:30-1:00

E-mail me if you are a yes or even a maybe.
Pat McCarthy
PATRICKMCCARTHYT@AOL.COM 


Popcorn Show & Sell



                                                                                                                                                                                                            



Popcorn Show & Sell

Sunday October 27th  10:00-4:00


Hi all! We have an opportunity to do one more show and sell at a high traffic location that is very supportive of scouting!

We are fortunate that EMS had a day left to provide to our pack so please try to participate even if only for a half hour, any time helps :)

We will meet 10/27 in front of EMS starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. Please sign up for a time slot on the events calendar. Remember, our pack gets 35% from all we sell.

This money is passed on directly to the boys and parents by providing funds for events so you don't have to.

Ems is on route 9 in the plaza across from Barnes and nobles. Hope to hear from you soon.


Contact is Andrea O'Neill-Gregory  mom4g@gmail.com



Here are some examples of our recent past events.



 
Pack Family Camping at Sharpe Reservation, Spring 2012

 
I-84 Coffee Rest Break - Fall 2012




Scout Night at Dutchess Stadium - Summer 2012


Pack Service Project - Dutchess Rail Trail, Veterans Memorial Mile - July 2012

Rail Trail Veteran Memorial Cleanup


Sunday April 21 at 3 pm (Please note the time change)

The Bear Dens will be cleaning up the Veterans Memorial along the Rail Trail.

We will pick up debris and garbage.  Rake out the area we planted last year and then remulch the bed.

Bring your rakes, wheelbarrel, garbage bags and lend a hand, all Scouts are welcome.

This activity can be your conservation project.


   

Scouts to Lead Pledge of Allegiance


Mrs. Vasquez (Myers Elementary School Principal) has asked is we would present the colors at the Wappingers Central School District Board of Education Meeting on March 11.  At the meeting will be a"Spotlight on Myers".  We would like to have a good turn out of scouts representing Pack 40 for this honor.  Please wear full Class A uniforms!

West Point Hockey - Scout Night


Jan. 5, 2013 - Scout Day

Army holds some of the largest scout events in the country. Army Hockey invites all boy and girl scouts to come out to the game! Each scout will receive an exclusive Army Hockey patch.

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Day:

Saturday

Date:

Jan. 5, 2013

Location:

West Point, N.Y.

Time:

7:05 p.m. ET


Who wants to go to Army hockey? The game is Jan. 5th at 7:05 and tickets are $9.

Also, there is a basketball game at 3:00 the same day. For both games the price will be $12. 

You MUST RSVP to Pat McCarthy by Nov. 23rd for the best block of seats. Payment is due at the Nov. 30th Pack meeting. Feel free to invite others.

Jan, 05 07:00 PM - Army Hockey Scout Day (Pack Event)