BLUE & GOLD BANQUET
Sunday, February 1, 1PM to 3PM.
The Pack will provide entrees, and each den will bring side dishes, drinks, desserts, etc. Get your specific assigned thing to bring from your Den Leaders. Here is the breakdown by Den:
- Tigers: Drinks
- Wolves: Side Dishes (veggies, etc.)
- Bears: Salads
- Junior Webelos: Desserts
- Senior Webelos: Drinks & Ice
LCOS is having a contemporary service in Luther Hall where we're holding our banquet immediately before our event. As soon as the service is over, we need volunteers to help quickly set up the room for the Blue & Gold Banquet. Let me know if you can be there to help!
SCOUT SUNDAY
Sunday, February 8, 9:00am
The Pack is invited to attend the 9:00am Worship Service at LCOS. All Scouts that attend will receive a special Scout Sunday Patch for their participation.
CAMPOUTS
We're still putting the finishing touches on our campouts for May, and we have one in February lined up that will be awesome!
Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1, Seminole Indian War Reenactment on the Seminole Indian Reservation in Clewiston
We can caravan there from LCOS or people can arrive on thier own. It's about a three hour drive from here to Clewiston. We are camping from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. Check in at the gift shop. The Pack will pay the $10 cost for each Cub Scout. Adults are free; if you are bringing non-scout siblings, you'll need to pay the $10 each for them. The gift shop people will tell us where on the reservation we will be camping. The boys will recieve a badge at the end of the trip. It is important that you let me know whether or not you and your family will be attending. Just send me an e-mail.
Here is some more info on the trip:
Acitivites: Craft workshops, Atlalt and tomahawk throwing demo's
Music Guests: Okefenokee Joe, Benjamin Dehart (The Cracker Tenor) and Cowbone
Snake show
Alligator wrestling
Visit period encampments & speak with re-enactors (they will be camping nearby using only equipment from the Seminole War era, and will be dressed in period attire)
Firework show Saturday night
Camp fire story telling
Walk through the cypress dome boardwalk nature trail
Address:
Billie Swamp Safari
HC-61, Box 46
Clewiston, Florida 33440
GPS Directions: Clewiston, Florida Lemon Grove Road
Directions:
Go South on I-75 from Tampa, then take Alligator Alley (still I-75) from Naples to exit 49 (Mobile Service Plaza) then go north 19 miles to the park entrance.
Phones:
(800) 949-6101 Toll Free; (863) 983-6101; (863) 983-9396 fax
About the War: In the 1830s, the United States was attempting to enforce its policy of Indian removal. The Seminoles were facing the loss of their homeland and their freedom. After broken treaties and failed peace parleys, the Seminoles took up arms against their removal. The U.S. Government thought they could quickly overpower the Seminoles and waged the fiercest of all wars ever waged between the U.S. Government and Native Peoples. They burned settlements and captured, killed and scattered many Seminole families. This seven year war cost 40 million, which was more than the American Revolution and involved 52,000 soldiers fighting against less than 2,000 warriors. The Seminoles fought with courage, determination and had a unique knowledge of the land. The Seminole allies employed hit-and-run guerrilla tactics with devastating effect. Although many Seminoles were killed or removed to present-day Oklahoma, they were never defeated, and to this day their 3500 descendants are known as "The Unconquered" Seminole Tribe of Florida. I realize it's a bit of a drive, and hope you will bring your son to this unique and exciting experience.
Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, Cub World, Camp Brorein
Please let me know whether or not you plan to attend this campout. I must register the Pack and let the Council office know soon how many to expect. Families are welcome to bring siblings, but some activities will be limited to registered Cub Scouts only.
Tentative Events
We're still planning two more events for the Pack in April and May, and will announce details as soon as possible. Possibilities include a day trip to the annual Sun n' Fun Airshow, an overnight/weekend camping trip to the Kennedy Space Center, Fort Desoto Park, or Wall State Park.
Yours in Service,
Dave Presnell Pack 20 Cubmaster
e-mail: Pack20Cubmaster@GMail.com
