Welcome to the Cub Scout Pack 207 Homepage
We are Chartered by Welsey Free Methodist Church.
A part of the Crossroads of Americal Council, Sakima District.
Many of our scouts are from Madison County Indiana area including Anderson and the surrounding areas including Pendelton, Middletown, Markleville, Edgewood, Chesterfield, and Daleville.
Our recruiting base is from Anderson Christian School, Liberty Christian School, and Homeschool.
Please check out some of the helpful info on this site.
BLUE & GOLD MARCH 16th
on 2008-02-26Mark your calendars for the biggest event of the year! Sunday, March 16th at 3:00pm. Tickets will be available for purchase on March 4th and March 11th for scouts, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, friends and anyone else you want to invite. Everyone must have a ticket and the sooner you buy, the easier it will be to plan for our event. Our den meeting on March 11th will be dedicated to our Blue & Gold projects, working on skits and doing a walk thru of events. PLEASE plan to attend this meeting!! Blue & Gold is a great celebration of achievements and accomplishments throughout the scouting year. Don't forget your cameras and tissues, these are proud moments making great memories.
Laser Flash - Laser Tag February 17
on 2008-02-13One of the years most anticipated events is upon us. Laser Tag!!! We have a fun night scheduled for the whole family. At the last meeting we had (before the snow and ice) we had over 90 people going. With that the cost is $9 per player. We have the place to ourselves for 2 hours. So we if we are organized we could get more than one chance to play.
Details for the evening are as follow:
Our start time is 7:30 pm and we have until 9:30 pm
Location:
Laser Flash
617 Third Avenue S.W.
Carmel, Indiana 46032
317-571-1677
The two options are 1) drive on your own to the Laser Flash in Carmel. You can follow the directions at the Laser Flash web site at the following link.
http://www.laser-flash.com/location.shtml
Or 2) meet at the Church and follow a caravan. We will leave NO LATER than 6:45 PM
If you need to contact Brent call 748-9896
Scouts Cancelled 2-12-08
on 2008-02-12Due to inclimate weather, there will be no scout meeting tonight. We would rather be safe than risk someone getting in an accident before or after scouts. Especially due to the forcast of more freezing rain tonight.
PINEWOOD DERBY
on 2008-01-10Pinewood Derby is Saturday, January 19!!!!!!!! Click on Pinewood Derby under the activities link of this webpage for the rules and tips that you will need to know when making your car. We will have scales available at the meeting Tuesday, January 15 to weigh your car. Keep in mind that even if it isn't complete, you can weigh the items you are putting on and the official scales on raceday will go out 3 decimal places, so be very careful. Also keep in mind that the official block of wood could possibly start off too long and it must fit in the box or you will be unable to race that car. Please read the rules carefully so your car will qualify to race.
Anyone willing to help officiate the race on Saturday or help set-up the track on Friday evening, please contact the Cubmaster and let him know you would be willing to help out.
Scouts don't forget to invite your Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, Brothers & Sisters and your friends as this will be a very exciting day. Good Luck to All!
Pokagon December 29th
on 2007-12-28We will be taking our annual trip to Pokagon State Park on Saturday December 29, 2007. This is a fun time to go down the famous tobagan run.
We will meet at the Pilot Truck Stop on the North West Intersection of I-69 and SR 67 before 7AM. We will leave promptly at 7AM so if you arrive late, don't be surprised if we are gone.
To get to Pokagon take I 69 North to Angola/Pokagon State Park.
Cost to get in the Park is $5 per car
Cost for Toboggan is $10 per hour.
If you need to reach Brent you can call his cell 765-748-9896.
Hope to see you all.
Chocolate Popcorn is here!!!
on 2007-12-06You can pick up tonight (Friday) between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm or on Sunday between 12:15 pm and 1:45 pm. If you haven't picked it up by then it will be available at the meeting or you can call the Popcorn Kernel at 649-0897 to try and make other arrangements.
Directions for pick up: North on 109 to Hartman Road (There is a light there with a Speedway station, Peyton Wells, Credit Union)
Turn Right and go down until the road Ts and that road is Alexandria Pike
Turn Left and go approximately 6 houses and it is on the left. The address is 3171 Alex Pike and the entrance is 4 feet from being directly across from the entrance to Killbuck at the Lakes.
Keep in mind that ALL popcorn money is due this Tuesday so the sooner you get your popcorn to deliver, the better.
If you have an older scout in Troop 240 that will be at Games Night or if you are attending Babes in Toyland with the group, the Popcorn Kernel will be more than happy to bring your popcorn to either of those events at 6:00 pm and 2:15 pm, respectively, just call and let the Kernel know.
Popcorn Pick-up on December 1st
on 2007-11-28There will be a change in the procedure for Popcorn Pick-up this year. Wesley is booked for the day with their Bible Quiz so all scouts will be picking up their popcorn in the rear of Brandon's Coffee House and Bistro on University Blvd between 10 a.m. and Noon. All popcorn MUST be picked up by NOON and all popcorn MUST be picked up in the rear of the building, not through the front door of the Coffee House. For anyone that has an interest in helping with any area of the popcorn procedure whether pick up the popcorn that morning at 8:30 a.m., taking it to Brandon's and/or sorting it by scout for pick-up, PLEASE call the Popcorn Kernel:) ANY help would be greatly valued and appreciated!
November 20th
on 2007-11-19A quick reminder, there will be NO scout meeting November 20th due to the holiday. Please travel safely and we will see you on November 27th for our Pack meeting.
Polar Bear Camping
on 2007-11-12We will be having our annual polar bear camping trip 11-16-2007. Be sure to check out the Winter Camping guidelines.
More information will be given at Tuesdays meeting. Be sure to be there. We will have some advancement opportunities as well as some fun for all. Be sure not to miss this one.
Top Popcorn Sellers & Popcorn Info
on 2007-10-24Congratulations to Wolf scout Riley G. for being both the Top Seller Overall and the Top Seller of the Week on Oct 16th with $919 in sales!
Congratulations to the Wolf Den for being the Top Selling Den of the Week on Oct 16th, earning them the Pop & Popcorn Party! Remember scouts to bring in your order forms each week to be counted, EVERY sale counts, YOUR den could win next time!!!! Remember that you have 2 WEEKS this time as we have NO MEETING the Tuesday after Skillsfest. Also, keep in mind that the Popcorn Sale is over on November 6th and ALL ORDER FORMS ARE DUE on or before that Tuesday or your sales will not count. If you cannot make it to the meeting on Tuesday, November 6th contact the Popcorn Kernel to make arrangements prior to that meeting!
Thank you to all the scouts that participated in the Show-n-Sells and Blitz Days and here are the results from those events:
Lowes Show-n-Sell $1828.33
Wesley Neighborhood Blitz $ 839.00
Marsh/Kmart Show-n-Sell $1304.32
And Christian Sch Neighbrhd Blitz $ 415.25
Walmart Show-n-Sell $1535.68
TOTAL ALL EVENTS $5922.58
Well done Scouts!!!!!!!
Progress Toward Rank Recall
on 2007-10-24The Cub Scout progress toward rank totem has been recalled by the BSA due to unacceptable lead content. This should not pose a problem as it is not typically placed in the mouth or in direct contact with the skin.
This is a voluntary recall and the replacements should be available sometime in December. As a pack, we are asking that you return the totem during one of our weekly meetings and we will replace as they become available.
If you have any questions regarding this recall, please see the council web site
It would be most beneficial if you place your scout’s name on the totem so we know which families returned them and with whom we will need to follow-up.
Thank you for your cooperation and we will see you at the pack meeting Tuesday October 30th.
Yours in Scouting,
Tom Wood
Advancement Coordinator
Top Popcorn Sellers
on 2007-10-16Congratulations to Bear scout Peyton Q. for being both the Top Seller Overall and the Top Seller of the Week on Oct 9th with $559 in sales!
Congratulations to the Bear Den for being the Top Selling Den of the Week on Oct 9th! Remember scouts to bring in your order forms each week to be counted, EVERY sale counts, YOUR den could win next week!!!!
Top Popcorn Sellers
on 2007-10-04Congratulations to Webelos II scout Doug A. for being both the Top Seller Overall and the Top Seller of the Week on Oct 2nd with $431 in sales!
Congratulations to the Webelos I Den for being the Top Selling Den of the Week on Oct 2nd with $775 in sales! Remember scouts to bring in your order forms each week to be counted, we only had about 25% of our scouts bring in their forms on Tuesday and EVERY sale counts, YOUR den could win next week!!!!
Pack Meeting/Popcorn KickOff
on 2007-09-25Tonight is a VERY important meeting, not only because it is the 1st Pack Meeting of the scouting year and the scouts will be receiving awards they have earned but also because this is Popcorn KickOff night and Mr. Adam Gwaltney from Gwaltney Gear will be there to showcase the prizes that can be earned at the different levels of popcorn sales and he will not be back until the night all money is due in and the prizes will be ordered. We will be passing out the Take Order Forms for the sale that starts this Saturday! We want to have as many scouts/parents there as possible. The boys really won't want to miss seeing and touching (in some cases) the cool prizes that will be on display.
Updated Newsletter
on 2007-09-21Thanks to Brenda D, the new and improved newsletter is available here on the web. It can be found HERE. Also included on the back of the newsletter was the pack list for our Skillsfest Adventure. Be sure to print your copy and check off the boxes. You do not want to be out there cold and miserable.
Pack 207 Calendar
on 2007-09-14Summer is over and School Night has passed so now that we are back in full swing be sure to click on the Pack 207 Calendar frequently to check on upcoming events so you do not miss any of the fun-filled activities
Webelos Adventure Camp
on 2007-07-05Get ready! Webelos Adventure Camp is upon us. Do you have the gear you need? Start packing early so you can pick up what you will need.
Here are a few helpful tips.
Food. You are permitted to bring snack food as needed. Please pack separately. All food will be required to be placed in the storage cabinet at the camp site. Otherwise, food left in daypacks is a prime target for the raccoons who are quite capable of opening zippers on daypacks.
Water Shoes. Scouts are required to wear shoes in Canoes / Katamarans. These will be immersed in water. Therefore, I recommend beach shoes. Flip Flops and sandals are not permitted.
Knives are not permitted. Your scout will not need one.
Your scout will not need a tent. Canvas army style tents are provided. Your scout will be sleeping on a cot provided by the camp. A sleeping pad is not required.
Comfortable shoes are a requirement. From experience, I can safely say we will be walking miles every day. Do not send your scout with new boots.
Scout Book. It is a good thing to send your scout with his Webelos Book. However, It is strongly recommended that it be placed in a Zip Lock Bag. They are difficult to dry and it is an absolute certainty it will get wet otherwise.
If you have a small soap it would be good to send. It will not likely be opened. The scouts will be reminded to brush teeth / wash up, but we will be unable to validate it has been done.
Medications must be clearly marked and placed in a zip lock bag with the scout's name written on it. If you have a few minutes, please write out on a separate piece of paper when the medications are due. Each meal there will be an announcement for scouts to get their medications. Once again before bed we will have a medications run. If your scout has an inhaler or emergency device, they are permitted to carry that. Otherwise, it must be stored with the medical officer.
If you plan to join your scout for meals, these must be paid for at drop off. Each meal is $5. There is a family meal on Tuesday evening. Please be aware. This is historically a difficult time for the scouts. By this time, they are tired and sometimes homesick. Plus, you will be thinking it may be easier for them to just go home so you dont have to come back the next morning to pick them up. I would encourage you to allow your scout to stay the night. We typically have fun that evening as it is the last night of camp and we break out all of the food and have a good time.
Home Sickness. We have on occasion had problems with this. The leaders and the staff at WAC are quite capable of dealing with this. Every morning, someone will get a water jug poured over their head as part of a deal to keep a scout in camp.
Money to send. I recommend only sending $10 with your scout. There will be opportunity for your scout to spend this on junk at the trading post.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any leader. This will be Mr. Wood's 4th year and Mr. Dulaney's 2nd year at WAC.
Cub Scout Day Camp
on 2007-07-05Here are a few tips on how CSDC works.
Each morning, we will meet at Wesley. You are required to bring a sack lunch and a day pack. I recommend making the lunch completely disposable. Place your food in a zip lock bag with the scout's name on it. We will have coolers with ice for lunch storage.
Please feed your scout a good breakfast. They will have a long day and need some protein. They will burn through a pop tart in the first 30 minutes.
Water bottles are required. Please no soda. If you choose to send a soda with your scout, please reserve it for lunch. I recommend a sports drink or juice. It will be hot and we will remind the scouts to drink frequently. There will be water refill coolers at every station. I recommend 2 bottles. One for your scout to use and a second one in case they lose the first one.
Please click the 'Activities' link on the left and reference more information about CSDC. As always, if you have any questions, please contact a leader.
Also, we are in need of Parents to assist with CSDC. You will be needed to guide the scouts to their activities and assist with a few activities such as crafts. If you are able to help, please speak with Mr. Brandon.
Pack Meeting Tuesday June 26th
on 2007-06-20Please remember we have our monthly pack meeting the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30. We have some advancement to give out and some other recognition.
Also, our summer uniform is typically our class 'B' shirt. So if you have one, feel free to wear that rather than the full scout Class A.
Hope you are having a good summer and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
Scouting Spirit, the Spirit of America
on 2005-09-11It never ceases to amaze me when ordinary people perform extraordinary acts. I can't help but think of those kinds of people when September 11 rolls around. The truth is that this happens every day in our country. The hurricane has brought this phenominon about yet again on a large scale.
I watched a neighbor load his gear in a pickup truck, readying himself for a trip to New Orleans last week. The scouts that went to the Police station last year will remember him from the S.W.A.T. room. Part of his gear inlcuded his gun. He has a wonderful family right here in Anderson and he is already a Police officer. What is it that makes him risk his life for others? Service.
Serving others on any scale is part of what we, as Scouts and as Christians, are called to do. Serving others can be going to a storm ravaged city or it can be as simple as helping out your neighborhood. I don't think too many Cub Scouts will be going to Louisianna any time soon. What we can do is serve right here in our city and in our neighborhood!!!! It DOES make a difference!!!
Remember the part that says "Promise to do my duty to God and my country and help other people"?
Hopefully learning to serve as a young Scout will encourage you when the time comes later in life to serve to your utmost ability.
Keep up the great work at school!!!!
Good Scouting,
Cubmaster McCoy
Need Help?
on 2004-04-03With fees coming up, the pack has created a scholarship program to assist families in financial hardship. If you require assistance with dues, charter fees, and camp fees, please contact the Cubmaster or Committee Chairman for additional information. It is our desire that every boy have the opportunity of scouting regardless of money.
Why should you join scouting?
Because scouting is fun!
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