Homestead Hollow - Webelos

Homestead Hollow

To fulfill the Boy Scout oriented outdoor activity requirement for Arrow of Light, Webelos may participate with Troop 134 at Homestead Hollow. Troop 134 helps carry purchases to patron’s vehicles and accepts tips to benefit the Troop activities. Webelos will be paired up with the older boys (Boy Scouts).

Troop 134 leaders will be on site:
Saturday May 8th 8:30-5:00 & Sunday May 9th 8:30-5:00

Webelos must wear:
Class A uniform shirt; Webelos hat is recommended
- Remove activity pins as this is an outdoor activity

Scouts in uniform can enter Homestead Hollow for free. It is uncertain but they might allow parents to bring scouts to the Scout tent / pavilion for free. The pavilion should be set up in front of the Homestead Hollow office.

If you and your family plan to attend Homestead Hollow while the Webelos participate with the Troop please be prepared to pay the Homestead Hollow Admission rates:
Adults $7.00
Children ages 3 - 12 $3.00.
Children 2 and under free.
Free parking
No pets.

Please contact me if your scout will attend so that I may notify the Troop leadership. I plan to attend Sunday May 9th from 8:30-1:00. I suggest the Webelos spend four hours participating and have water or funds to purchase water so they can stay hydrated. Don’t forget snack / meal too!

Thank you,

Keith

Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile AL - Overnight Adventure - April 2010

Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile AL - Overnight Adventure - April 2010

Tannehil State Park

Tannehill State Park - Camp Jack Wright - March 2010

2010 Pinewood Derby

Pack 121


The Starting Grid

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)

Training – BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:00a.m.
Where: Deerfoot Baptist Church
Who: Any registered leader in scouting
Why: It is a requirement for every unit to have a minimum number of BALOO Trained Leaders at every outing. You will also satisfy the new requirement to have all direct contact leaders trained before the end of 2010.
Cost: $15 (To cover the cost of supplies and food)
Contact: Tamara Brewer, Chairperson tamarabrewer@bellsouth.net

Area Troop Information (updated)

Parents of Webelos:

Below is information on area Boy Scout Troops. Advancement through Webelos (Arrow of Light) includes attending / participating in some Troop activities. Please refer to the Webelos book for more information.

Area Troops:
Troop 134 – Springville United Methodist Church
6471 U.S. Highway 11, Springville, AL 35146
Scoutmaster: Mike McKenzie Cell 205-542-1367 / Home 205-467-2039
Meetings: Monday 7:00p-8:30p
Boys / family should call in advance to give notice to attend

Troop 198 – Odenville Baptist Church (across from Elem School)
Odenville, AL 35120
Scoutmaster: Chuck Owen 205-862-2160
Meetings: Monday 6:30p-8:00p
Website: http://www.troop198.com/
Boys / family may show up without advance notice

Troop 230 - Moody United Methodist Church
820 Church Street, Moody, AL
Scoutmaster: Rich Souder 205-640-4427; Cell 205-937-0274 (after 5:00p)
Meetings: Monday 7:00p-8:15p
Boys / family may show up without advance notice

Troop 259 – Christ Church
575 Branch Cove, Branchville, AL
Scoutmaster: Tedford Phillips 205-629-5486
Meetings: 1st / 3rd Wed of month 6:30p – 9:00p
Meet at home in Branch Cove for lasagna and scouts
Boys / family should call in advance to give notice to attend

Unconfirmed
Troop 61 - Community Presbyterian Church
825 Oak Blvd., Moody, AL
Scoutmaster: David Bivins 205-629-5955
Meetings: Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Marshmallow Guns - Webelos II

Marshmallow Guns measured, cut and assembled by Webelos II.

Webelos Activity Pin Fair @ Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State University Webelos Activity Pin Fair
Saturday January 23, 2010
Jacksonville State University - Brewer Hall

Webelos will have the opportunity to earn two pins from the following:
Artist
Citizen
Forester
Geologist
Readyman
Scientist

Registration occurs on site the day of the fair. $5.00 per pin or class. Scouts should bring paper and pencil.

Schedule
Registration 7:15-8:15
1st Session 8:30-11:30
Lunch (on your own) 11:30-1:00
2nd Session 1:00-4:00
Depart 4:00

Directions:
From Anniston – Take Hwy 21 North to Jacksonville. Go straight through the intersection of Hwy 21 and Hwy 204. Look for Merrill Hall on the right. Brewer Hall will be to the right.

From Gadsden – Take Hwy 431 South. Turn left on Hwy 204 going East. Go to the intersection of Hwy 204 and Hwy 21. Turn left and look for Merrill Hall on the right. Brewer Hall will be to the right.

For additional information contact:
Danette Sweet @ 256-831-0456, sweetdanie@cableone.net or
Jay Dill @ 256-435-0333, dillpickle1@cableone.net.

New Belt Loops!!!

New Belt Loops were added in November of 2009. Now scouts can earn awards for Disabilities Awareness, Family Travel, Good Manners, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, and Video Games.

Visit the link below to learn more about how your scout can earn these and other Belt Loop awards:
http://www.usscouts.org/advance/CubScout/a-sindex.asp

Park Clean-up Update

This Saturday's Park Clean-up has been canceled and will be re-scheduled for a later date due to this week's freezing weather.

Pinewood Derby Workshop

Pinewood Derby Workshop @ The Scout Shop (Liberty Park)
Saturday January 16th 10:30 AM TO 1:00 PM

Come find out new ideas, rules and ways to have fun.
* Scout must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Prior workshops have included templates for derby cars and assistance in cutting / sanding the the derby cars to match the template.

Pinewood Derby cars can be purchased at the Den Meetings on Tuesday nights or at The Scout Shop.

Calendar Update Again - Christmas Parade Redux

Since the Odenville Christmas Parade was cancelled last Saturday due to rain, it has been rescheduled for December 17th. As of right now, it looks like the weather will be clear, but chilly. Wear your uniform but dress warm!

Calendar Updated - Christmas Parade

December 12th at Odenville Elementary School. See the calendar at the bottom of this page!

Snake Photos

Snakes from http://lavenderexotics.webs.com/

Pack 121 Sign in Odenville Park

Pack 121 Sign in Odenville Park.

Snakes!

I just want to say a huge "Thank You!" to Michael and Jennifer Lavender for visiting with Pack 121 last night, showing and teaching us about snakes. If anyone is interested in learning more, their website is:

http://lavenderexotics.webs.com/

Also, a reminder about this Saturday: We will be doing a clean-up day at the park in Odenville from 9am - 11am. However, we should be done well before 11:00.

Area Troop Info For Webelos

Parents of Webelos:

Below is information on area Boy Scout Troops. Advancement through Webelos includes attending / participating in some Troop activities. Please refer to the Webelos book for more information.

Troop 198 – Odenville Baptist Church (across from Elem School) Odenville, AL 35120
Scoutmaster: Chuck Owen 205-862-2160
Meetings: Monday 6:30p-8:00p
Website: http://www.troop198.com/
Boys / family may show up without advance notice

Troop 259 – Christ Church
575 Branch Cove, Branchville, AL
Scoutmaster: Tedford Phillips 205-629-5486
Meetings: 1st / 3rd Wed of month 6:30p – 9:00p
Meet at home in Branch Cove for lasagna and scouts
Boys / family should call in advance to give notice to attend

Troop 230 - Moody United Methodist Church
820 Church Street, Moody, AL
Scoutmaster: Rich Souder 205-640-4427; Cell 205-937-0274 (after 5:00p)
Meetings: Monday 7:00p-8:15p
Boys / family may show up without advance notice

Unconfirmed
Troop 61 - Community Presbyterian Church
825 Oak Blvd., Moody, AL
Scoutmaster: David Bivins 205-629-5955
Meetings: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Camping 10/23 - 10/24

Camping and Rain Gutter Regatta at Camp Rushton / Camp Winnataska is still tentatively planned for this weekend. We'll be paying close attention to the weather for Friday night and Saturday. If we do get rained out, we may still hold the Regatta some time on Saturday. I'll try and keep the blog updated in the event that that is the case.

Directions:
If you are coming from Birmingham -
Take I-20 E (towards Atlanta) to the Brompton exit (#147)
TURN RIGHT onto Kelly Creek Rd.
TURN LEFT at AL-4 E/US-78 E and go up the mountain
TAKE THE FIRST RIGHT and continue on that road until you see the Camp Winnataska sign
CAMP RUSHTON will be the next dirt drive.

Webelo's Progress

Webelo's Parents - Please complete and return the Webelo's progress sheets that were distributed a couple of weeks ago. Indicating activities that have been completed at home or summer camp allows us to have accurate records. These activities / badges count towards additional awards or progress. Thank you.

10/17 & 10/23-24

Adult Clean-Up Day on the 17th has been cancelled.

The calendar has been updated to reflect the correct camping spot for the 23rd and 24th; Camp Winnataska in Pell City.

Thanks to Fae for the updates!