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News & EventsUPCOMING
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EVENTS: *** NEXT PACK EVENT: Updated Upcoming Pack Events: While Blue & Gold traditionally marks the end of weekly meetings for most dens, Pack 42 will continue to have events every month all through the fall. Some upcoming events include:
Pack Committee Meetings - - Monthly Pack Committee meetings will resume in August. In the meantime, if you have any questions, concerns, comments, or ideas, please don't hesitate to contact John Moore, Jim Bell, or your den leader (phone and emails listed here). ___________________________ RECENT
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EVENTS: Pack Spring Picnic, Raingutter Regatta & Crossover Ceremony - (June 13, 2008) This pack picnic marked the last big pack event for the 2007-08 Scout year. We celebrated the return of summer with family, friends, food and fun. Scouts raced boats in a "Raingutter Regatta" and we held a formal crossover ceremony for each den, marking the "graduation" of Scouts to their next scout rank. Pack Hike at the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves - (May 25, 2008) Pack 42 scouts saw some amazing Adirondack geology, including the largest mable cave entrance in the east, and their hike counted towards their 5-mile hiking patch. Visit to Thacher Park Nature Center and Indian Ladder Trail Hike - (May 10, 2008) The weather was perfect for a pack trip to Thacher Park. We visited the nature center and then enjoyed a naturalist-led hike on the Indian Ladder Trail. May 10th was also World Scouting "Jamboree On The Trail" -- with scouts from around the world hiking that day -- and our scouts earned a commerative patch for participating. Conservation Project at Dwaaskill Preserve - (April 26, 2008) We did a great job on the Dwaaskill Preserve Conservation porject at our pack meeting on Saturday, April 26. Photos of our scouts in action were submitted to the Community News so check out upcoming issues. Fourteen scouts attended and worked on their Leave No Trace award. In order to complete the award, scouts must practice the Leave No Trace guidelines on three separate outings. This can be done on your own at the baseball field, soccer field, park, bike trail, school playground, etc. Plan ahead, stick to the trails, manage your pet, leave what you find, respect other visitors and trash your trash. Great job Pack 42! 2007-08 Blue & Gold Celebration - (March 9, 2008) Scouts and their families got together at the Vista Restaurant in Jonesville to celebrate Scouting's birthday as well as a year's worth of achievements by the Cub Scouts of Pack 42. We honored the Scouts' accomplishments -- including an Arrow of Light ceremony for Webelos who are soon to join the ranks of the Boy Scouts -- and thanked the adult volunteers who give so much to keep the Pack running. There was be Scout-led entertainment and a wonderful brunch put on by the Vista. Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a success! Ice Fishing/Snowshoeing at Moreau Lake State Park - (February 17, 2008) Scouts and their families met at Moreau Lake for lessons on ice fishing, snowshoeing and the forest around the lake. Everyone stayed warm with hot chocolate and marshmallows thanks to the kind volunteers from Friends of Lake Moreau. This fish got away this time, but we'll be back! Pinewood Derby - (January 18, 2008) Scouts wowed a packed audience with their creative and fast Pinewood Derby cars. Besides the Derby races on a newly purchased track, there were awards, uniform inspections, pizza and desserts. December Pack Meeting - (December 14, 2007) The year ended with a POWWW as we handed out awards for Scouts' participation in our popcorn fundraiser. To the cheers and laughter of everyone, seven Scouts earned the chance to throw pies at Cubmaster Wayne Burdge. Scouts also made decorations for a Christmas tree we donated to the CAPTAIN Youth Shelter. November Pack Meeting - (November 16, 2007) The theme was EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS and the meeting featured multiple stations for the Scouts to learn about fire safety, first aid, and emergency preparedness from local fire and police volunteers. Scouting for Food - (November 10 & 19, 2007) Again this year Pack 42 participated in the Scouting for Food drive that collects food donations for local food shelters. Pack 42 Welcomes New Tiger Den - (October 11, 2007) The new Tiger Cub Scout Den had it's first meeting on Thursday, October 11th. Tigers worked to earn their Tiger Totem and collected leaves outside for a fun leaf-rubbing project. The Tigers will meet on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm (next meeting is October 25). Go Tigers! October Activities - (October 7, 2007) We've added pictures on the right and in the photo gallery from recent Pack 42 Scouts trips to Clifton Park Town Hall, to nature hikes in Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve, to a multi-pack overnight on the U.S.S. Slater and to a religion award ceremony at St. Edwards. And October is just getting started! "Fall Kick-off" Pack Meeting - (September 21, 2007) Pack 42 kicked off its 2007-08 Scouting year with a Pack meeting at the Jonesville Firehouse. Scouts received awards for summertime participation and put on skits and a presentation the flag. We're all looking forward to a busy Scouting season full of fun and learning. Welcome to new Cub Scouts joining the Pack and welcome back to all those returning.
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June 13 - Despite being Friday the 13th, Pack 42 had a perfect evening for our pack picnic, raingutter regatta and crossover ceremony. The weather was sunny, the food was great, and everyone had a blast. It was great to see all the Scout crossing over to their new ranks! 
May 10 - Pack 42 Scouts visited the Thacher State Park Nature Center and then did a naturalist-led hike of of the park's Indian Ladder Trail. This was also the annual Jamboree On Trail, the day that Scouts worldwide hike together. 
Apr 11 - Dr. McDaniel of the Sand Creek Veterinary Hospital gave Pack 42 Webelos working on thier Scientist pin a behind-the-scenes tour of his facility and talked about his job. They also got to meet the worlds nicest dog, Onyx. Thanks Dr. McDaniel! 
Mar 9 - Family, friends, food and fun -- they all came together for our annual Blue & Gold celebration at the Vista Restaurant. It was a great event, celebrating the Scouts' achievements and Scouting's birthday. 
Feb 8 - Webelos from Pack 42 participated in a winter camping overnight with scouts from Pack 529 of North Greenbush and Boy Scout Troops 502 of Troy and 529 of North Greenbush at Bailey Mountain Fish and Game Club on Snyders Lake in North Greenbush. 
Jan 18 - The highlight of our January pack meeting was the Pinewood Derby. This year, more than 30 racers competed on a brand new state-of-the-art track purchased through the fundraising efforts of all the boys. Congratulations to everyone who participated! 
Dec 14 - Scouts show off some of the awards they earned for participating in this year's popcorn fundraiser. Great job guys! 
Nov 27 - Four Scouts volunteered as runners at the First Night Saratoga Button Stuffing party at the YMCA of Saratoga. 
Nov 17 - Pack 42 Scouts collected truckloads of food for the Jonesville food pantry as part of the annual Scouting for Food drive. 
Nov 16 - Pack 42's November pack meeting focused on emergency preparedness, with special police and search and rescue presenters. 
Oct 20 - Pack 42 enjoys a beautiful fall hike on Kane Mountain near Gloversville. 
Oct 11 - Pack 42's new Tiger Cub Scout Den had it's first meeting. Go Tigers! 
Oct 7 - Congratulations to Pack 42 Scouts who received Scouting religion awards at St. Edwards. 
Oct 6 - Pack 42 Webelos joined Pack 529 for an overnight on the U.S.S. Slater, a WWII Destroyer/Escort ship. 
Oct 5 - The Bear and Webelos II dens had fun on a two mile leaf hike in Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve. 
Oct 1 - Webelos I met with Clifton Park Town Supervisor Philip C. Barrett, received a tour of Town Hall and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Town Board Meeting. 
Sept 21 - The Pack kicked off it's 2007-08 Scouting season with a Pack meeting at the Jonesville Firehouse. 
Sept - Scouts took turns manning a popcorn fundraiser booth outside the Latham Wal-Mart. Thanks for the effort -- sales were very brisk! We'll be doing it again on Oct 27 at the Halfmoon Wal-Mart. 
Sept 7-8 - Webelos attended a special archery and BB-gun instruction/shooting weekend. This was the only certified event held this year in our district that makde Scouts eligible for their BB-gun pin. 
Aug 29 - Scouts had a lot of fun at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum including hands-on outdoor practice of the principles of flight. 
Aug 29 - Scouts learned about mapmaking and following a compass on a fun outdoor treasure hunt in Kinns Road Park. 
Aug - Webelos took a trip to the Herkimer Diamond Mine to learn about geology firsthand. 
Aug 4 - The Bear den's bicycle hike from Lions Park along the Mohawk River to Lock 7 Park. 
Aug 6-10 - Camp Boyhaven is a great place to meet and make new friends, such as these scouts from Pack 529, North Greenbush. 
July 23-26 - Tired but happy Webelos pose in front of one the lean-tos at Camp Boyhaven's resident summer camp.
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