The Pickens District Cub Scout Day Camp was held at Easley First Baptist Church during the week of June 14 – 17.

Approximately 100 Cub Scouts participated in activities ranging from Archery and BB Guns to science and nature to arts and crafts. They worked on requirements for rank advancement and belt loops.

Easley First Baptist Church charters Cub Scout Pack 130. Thank you, First Bapitst for your continuing support of Scouting.

If you have a child interested in joining Cub Scouts, please contact CubMaster Samuel Lawrence or Cindy Gaut at crgaut@charter.net.

Your In Scouting,

Cindy Gaut

Pack 130 celebrated the 100 Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at their annual Blue and Gold Banquet in February 2010. Since the BSA is 100 years old this year, the Pack celebrated with a birthday party, complete with games, balloons, a huge cake, and a pot-luck lunch. There were over 100 in attendance. Each table had a custom placemat the commemorated the event

There were several Rank advancements given to the boys. Our Webelos II Den had 2 boys who were super achievers and earned all 20 Activity pins offered to Webelos. Cubmaster Sam Lawrence also gave out special awards to the Adult leaders who served this year. At the close there were three pinatas full of candy that were broken open.

Each leader and Cub Scout received a special “100th anniversary of Scouting” patch that has several ribbons that can be earned. The requirements can be downloaded HERE

Pack 130 also raised over $1800 for “Friends of Scouting,” which is the Blue Ridge Council’s annual giving campaign. “Friends of Scouting” is conducted during January through May of each calendar year. During the campaign, over 5,000 parents, businesses, individuals, and community organizations are contacted and asked to support Scouting in the community. Friends of Scouting comprises 41% of the Blue Ridge Council’s operating budget. Other sources of funding include: Program Fees 29%, DCA and Popcorn Sale 15%, Council Scout Shop and other income 3%, and our seven United Way partners 14%. The growth and quality of Scouting in the Upstate of South Carolina is dependent on a successful Friends of Scouting campaign. The Blue Ridge Council is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Here are some photos from our Banquet:

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2010 Pack Meetings and Upcoming Events

• Saturday February 27, 2010 Clemson Popcorn Sale Sports Clinic.  We will have a fantastic day throwing the football and playing basketball with the student athletes. We will tour the stadium, and we’ll get to go see a baseball game.
• Tuesday, March 2^nd, 7:00 PM EFBC Gym, Upstairs.
• Thursday, March 4th 7:30 PM Pack Leader’s Planning Meeting, Scout Room, all current and new registered leaders need to attend this.
• Saturday March 13 (8:30 AM to ?) Pickens District Pinewood Derby will be held at St Andrews United Methodist (across from West End School).  Registration for Tiger and Wolfs begin at 8:30am. Here is the schedule. Each class will register 30 minutes prior to their race time. The 1st place winners of each category below will be eligible to race.

◦   9:00am – Tiger – Betsill

◦   9:30am – Wolf – Bostick

◦   10:00am – Bear – Shelp

◦   10:30am – Web I – Owen

◦   11:00am – Web II – Milks

◦   11:30 am – Open Class – Howerton

The cost will be $5.00 per car.  Only official BSA cars will be eligible to race.  BSA rules and regulations found in the Official Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Kits will be strictly enforced.  Please follow them or your car will not be able to be raced.  Axles cannot be altered or moved on the car.  Wheels can have the ridge smoothed but cannot be brought to a point.  Only graphite may be used as a lubricant.  Cars can’t be more than 5 ounces and longer than the car length that comes out of the kit. Remember that this should be fun for the Cubs.  Remember the Cub Scout motto, “Do your best.”

• Thursday March 25 (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)  Webelos II Crossover Pack Meeting EFBC Gym
• Saturday, April 17 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), Webelos Leader Outdoor Training.  Cost is $15, Check in Time is 7:30 for both at Camp Old Indian.  See Sam Lawrence for forms
• Thursday April 22 (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)  Pack Meeting EFBC Gym
• Friday Night, April 30^th: Historic Flag & Banner Camp-In at the SC State Museum (rescheduled from February 5^th).
• Thursday May 27 (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)  Pack Meeting EFBC Gym

Summer Events Planned

• June 2010 Cub Scout Day Camp at Easley First Baptist
• August 2010: Cub Resident Camp at Camp Old Indian

2009 CUB-PARENT CAMPOUT AT CAMP OLD INDIAN

Archery • Camping • Evening Campfire • Field Games • Hiking • BB Guns • Fire Building • Personal Fitness

Facilities

Camp Old Indian is 1,000 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Travelers Rest, SC (see directions on flyer.  Camp Old Indian is a premier Scout camp in the southeast featuring fun-filled activities for Cub Scouts and parents. Activities for your weekend will include: ARCHERY, CAMPING, PERSONAL FITNESS, FIELD GAMES, BB GUNS,

FIRE BUILDING, and an exciting EVENING CAMPFIRE.
Camp Old Indian has Adirondacks (small shelters open in the front with bunks) and several cabins.

SESSION 3– Friday Oct.9*(Wolf Den 2 went on this date)

Here are some pictures from our 2009 Campout:

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