2007-2008 Announcement Archive

· First meeting is on Tuesday, September 25 @ Ithan ES, 6:45PM. Riverbend Conservation Center will be doing a presentation on Animals.

· Rocket Launch (behind Ithan ES) on Sunday September 23 from 4-6PM. If you made a rocket at the meeting last week, you can come launch it. If you are new to scouts, we can probably find you an extra rocket to launch. Just come by and introduce yourself (and your son).

· Its POPCORN time again. Please make sure your child signs up for at least one show and sell event. Contact Jennifer H for times. Sil S will be managing the popcorn sale this year.

2006-7 Announcement Archive

• The Pack 19 End of Year Picnic will be held again at Fenimore Woods in Wayne on June 2 (1-4:30PM). Activities include crafts, food, games and the end of year awards. Please RSVP to Barbara G.
• Our annual Invention Convention (Ithan ES): May 29 at 6:45-8PM. We will be building towers and helicopters and taking things apart. Please also bring a friend to learn more about Pack 19.

• The next pack meeting will be the Pinewood Derby cut out at 7PM at Ithan ES on March 20.  Scouts will also be doing leatherworking projects while waiting to cut out their car.  It would be helpful (but not necessary) to have the design already drawn on the car before arriving to speed things along.
• The Pinewood Derby is coming soon.  We distributed cars at the February pack meeting.  If you still need a car, contact Lorin H.  Additional cars can also be obtained at the Scout store or at local hobby shops.  The Pinewood Derby weigh-in (mandatory for participants) will be held on April 13 (6:30-8:30PM);  the actual race which will be held on April 14 starting at 8AM (ending no later than 11:30AM and likely earlier).  The weigh-in and the race will be held at Radnor ES.  For design suggestions and other Pinewood Derby information, please see our Pinewood Derby Page.
• Congratulations to all our scouts who earned their advancements at the Blue and Gold Dinner in late February including 6 scouts that received the "Arrow of Light", the highest award in cub scouting.

• The Tiger Den will be meeting at 6:30PM at the Ithan ES Lodge (the trailers to the right of the Ithan traffic circle in front of the school).  The Bear Den will also be meeting in the Lodge at 7:00PM.
• Overnight at the Battleship New Jersey (November 4, starts at approximately 6PM at the Battleship which is docked next to the Camden Aquarium, and finishes mid-morning the following day).  Open to scouts who are 7 and older - this is a policy enforced by the Battleship organization (we usually do another trip in the Spring for the younger kids after they turn 7).  Please sign up with the cubmaster (Rick E.) ASAP to hold your space.
• It is membership renewal time.  For returning scouts, you just need to confirm you will be rejoining.  For new scouts, you need to fill out a membership application.  Dues this year for new and returning scouts are $52 ($40 if you do not want to receive the scouting magazine).  Please give dues & forms to your Den leader or Lorin H (membership chair) at any pack meeting.
• The Rocket Launch scheduled for Saturday has been postponed to 4PM, Sunday September 17 in the field behind Ithan ES.
• The first pack meeting of the year (MadScience

on space exploration) is rescheduled to September 26, 7PM at Ithan Elementary School.

• Rocket Night - September 11, 2006 - 7PM Ithan Elementary School Cafetorium.  Scouts will build rockets (cost is $10 per rocket) with the help of Professor Bob, parents will learn more about scouting.  We will be taking applications for new cub scouts that night (but there is no obligation to join).  Rocket Launch will be held on September 16 at 4PM (rain date September 17) in the field behind Ithan Elementary.
• First Pack Meeting (September 1926, 2006, 7PM, Ithan Elementary School) - MadScience will be doing a presentation on Space Exploration.
• First Den Meetings (October 3, 2006;  Time and Locations TBA) - Information will be provided by the Den Leaders at the Pack Meeting
• Second Pack Meeting (October 17, 7PM, Ithan Elementary School) - Emergency Preparedness

2005-6 Announcement Archive

• The Pinewood Derby is scheduled for 8AM, April 1 at Radnor ES (mandatory weigh-in is on March 31 from 6:30-8:30PM at Radnor ES).  Here is the information sheet. Contact the race chairman, Rick E for more details.
• On March 21 we will be having two activities at our Pack Meeting:  1)  Mr. Marc Shay (4th degree black belt) from American Karate Studios will be doing a safety and self-defense program, and 2)  Scouts will also be able to cut out their Pinewood derby cars (there will not be time for design, so please have your design done and marked on the car before coming to the meeting).
• The pack meeting on February 21 will be held at Jennifer H's house in Villanova.  An e-mail went out with directions on Thursday February 16.  We will be visited by some folks who participate in civil war reenactments and will get a chance to see civil war clothing, weapons and other supplies.
• The Pinewood Derby is coming soon.  Cutout night will happen at the March Pack Meeting.  The Derby will be held on April 1.  More details about times for the event and the weigh-in (on March 31) will  be posted.  Contact Rick E with any questions.
• On March 10 we will be returning to the Franklin Institute for the camping program. Fred W is coordinating the trip.
• Our annual Blue and Gold Dinner will once again be held at Yang Ming Restaurant in Bryn Mawr on Friday, February 24.  Tickets are available at pack meetings.  Contact Sherry S with questions.
• Pack 19 will be participating in the annual Scout Swimming Program on February 19 from 4:30 - 6:30PM at the Don Guanella school, 1797 South Sproul Road , Springfield, PA   19064.  Contact Macy S for more information.
• On February 18, we will once again participate in the Valley Forge Pilgrimage from 8AM to 2PM at Valley Forge National Park.  It is an opportunity to experience life at Valley Forge in the Winter and learn some local history.
• Congratulations to the salesmen of Pack 19 ... we took the top slot in overall Popcorn Sales in the Constellation District.
• The Pack Meeting for Community Service has been moved back to Ithan Elementary School, November 15 at 7PM.
• We were the top Pack in Popcorn Sales again this year in the Constellation District.  Great job, guys!
• We will be meeting at the Schuylkill Center on Sunday, November 6 (12-2PM) to go hiking and earn the Wildlife Conservation belt loop.
• The Pack Calendar has been updated with the dates for 2006.  Detail will be filled in as we go.
• The Hawk Mountain trip for October 9 (Sunday) has been postponed due to weather.  An e-mail will go out when we have it rescheduled.
• We will be participating in the annual Thanksgiving food drive.  More information will be provided at the next pack meeting.
• Each year the district holds a welcome Ceremony for all NEW Cub Scouts at the Phila Zoo on Oct 15^th at 11:00 AM  (All NEW Cub Scouts and a parent will be admitted free).  Discounted rate available for family & friends.  E-mail Jennifer H if you have any questions (tigerleader at pack19.net).
• First Pack Meeting is Tuesday September 20 from 7-8PM at Ithan ES.  The Tiger Den (1st graders) will also be meeting from 6:30-7.
• Reminder:  The Rocket Launch is Scheduled for 3:30 Sunday in the field behind Ithan ES (bring your rocket - Professor Bob will provide launch equipment and supplies)
• FALL RECRUITING EVENT - Rocket Building - Our first event of the year is scheduled for September 12, 2005, 7PM at the Ithan ES cafetorium.  Our guest, Professor Bob, will help us build model rockets (to be launched, weather permitting, September 18 at 3:30PM, field behind Ithan ES).  New scout families and existing Pack 19 families are welcome.  Cost is $10 per rocket and includes the launch.

2004-5 Announcement Archive

• A group of pack kids will be getting together at the Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair at the Shriners LuLu Temple in Plymouth Meeting on Saturday April 9 at 3PM. More information available here.
• The Pinewood derby is coming up. Inspection is 5-8PM 4/1 at Radnor Elementary School (inspection is required for all entrants).  The actual race will be on 4/2 starting at 9AM.  See the Pinewood Derby Page for more detail.  New potential scouts are welcome at the race.
• Our annual camping trip to Camp Delmont is scheduled for April 22-24.  More details coming soon.
• Academy of Natural Sciences SAFARI OVERNIGHT is scheduled for February 25, 2005.  Please RSVP to Rick W.  Cost is $41 for kids and $36 for Adults.  Additional details can be found on the Academy web site.
• March 15 is Pinewood Derby Cut out night.  More information to come.
• The Blue and Gold Banquet will be held at Yang Ming Restaurant on February 4.  Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased from Iesha L. at pack meetings.
• The Scout Pilgrimage Event will be held at the Valley Forge Historical Park (February 19, 9AM-1:30PM). This is the longest running event in Scouting (the first Pilgramage was held in 1912).  Meet scouts from all over the region and hike some of the same trails as the Continental Army did under General George Washington in 1777-78. Registration deadline is February 1st. The cost is $9.00 per person.  To register, please send an e-mail to:  pilgrimage@pack19.net
• On January 16 BSA Constellation District swimming lessons will be held at Haverford School.  Cubs will earn their swimming belt loop & pin and Webelos will additionally earn their Aquanaut. Time 4:30pm - 6:30pm  No cost.  Make up date is January 23rd 4:30 - 6:30pm.  Please send an e-mail to bsaswimming@pack19.net if you plan to attend.
• The Cub Leaders Pow-Wow will be held at Episcopal Academy 8AM-4PM on January 15. 
• A reminder that all Popcorn Order forms are due to Patti by October 27th.  These can be mailed, but please keep the original and send a copy.  All popcorn ordered will be available for pickup by November 13.
• The Bear Den calendar is now up to date.
• We have been invited to attend the Boy Scout Troop 284 bonfire on November 13 at 5:30PM at their Cabin in Radnor (information and directions here)
• The Battleship New Jersey Caravan meets at Ithan Elementary at 4:45PM, October 30
• The Halloween Adventure Caravan meets at Ithan Elementary at 1:30PM on October 23
• All Popcorn orders are due to Patti, our Popcorn Chairperson, by October 27.
• The Pack Calendar is now up to date. 
• The overnight trip to the USS New Jersey is set for October 30.  To participate you must either send an e-mail to ussnj@pack19.net or call Macy to indicate your interest (we have 30 slots reserved and need to get a final count ASAP).  The cost is $49 per person and every child must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information, see our USS New Jersey Page.
• The dates for the Bear Den Meetings are now available (the first meeting will be Tuesday October 5th, 7PM at Ithan ES). 
• Its Popcorn Time!  The annual popcorn sale is our only fundraiser of the year so we need to put the extra effort needed to make it a success.  For those of you who missed the meeting, I have a copy of the excellent sales strategy presentation that we discussed (thanks to Michael Beck for making this available - e-mail me at membership@pack19.net).  Also, if you haven't already, please sign up with Patti (our popcorn coordinator) for a 2 hour sales shift at a location around town.
• Our first pack meeting of the season will be held in the Ithan Elementary School Cafetorium at 7PM on Tuesday, September 21.  We have a special "Snake and Reptile Show" program that should be great fun for the boys.  All scouts, siblings and prospective scouts welcome.
• The 2004-5 Tiger Den calendar of activities is now posted.  Click on the Tiger Badge for more information.
• We had a great rocket launch on Sunday (Sep 19).  Thanks go out to Prof. Bob and all the kids and parents that made the event a success.
• We now have the parent orientation guide available online.  Click here to download a copy in PDF format (note:  450KB file size).  This guide provides a 10 page overview on how Pack 19 and Cub Scouts in general operate.
• The Fall Round-up meeting will be held on September 14 for new and returning scouts.  See the announcement above for more details. Watch for updates of the pack and Den calendars over the next couple of months.  If you missed the fall round-up, you can still join.  Just contact our  membership chair.
• Special thanks to the folks at NBC 10 who allowed our pack to tour their news facilities in July.
• If for some reason you need last year's announcements, they are available here.

2003 Announcement Archive

· Bear Den Meeting Open to All Scouts:  The Pennsylvania Resources Council is coming to speak to us at Ithan, 7PM on Tuesday April 13.  They will be discussing the environment and how Scouts can do their part.  A portion of the presentation will be addressing one of the Bear Achievements if anyone still needs to work toward their badge.  More broadly, the speaker will talk about recycling, natural resources, conservation and litter.

· The Tiger Calendar is now current through the summer.  Please look there for upcoming events.

· The Blue and Gold Dinner will be held Friday, February 6 at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, at 6PM.  We will be featuring a magician, distributing awards and enjoying dinner together as a Pack.  An e-mail has been sent with more information.  Please sign up to bring something (a pasta dish, salad or dessert to serve 12) - Joanne R is coordinating the event.

· The next pack meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20.  The meeting will feature Mr. Bennett Hill, a Radnor Historian, who will be talking about our local hero General Anthony Wayne.  As usual, the meeting with be at 7PM at Ithan.

· The next Tiger Den meeting will be held on January 6th at 7PM to kick off activities.  The location will most likely be Ithan Elementary School - we will send an e-mail and update this page when the location is confirmed.

· There is a Pack Meeting on Tuesday Dec 16 at 7PM.  All the boys should bring a clear glass jar (not plastic or colored glass) for a holiday craft project. The jar size should be between a jelly jar and a 32 oz spaghetti sauce-type jar.  If you have an extra jar, please bring it along in case some folks don't get the message or forget.  We are also going to make holiday bird feeders with peanut butter. If anyone has a severe peanut allergy, they should let the organizer know immediately (Lora R). We will not be intentionally eating the peanut butter, because it's for the birds!! (Pun intended.)

· Webelos and Wolf Calendars Posted (see links at left for details)

· Next Pack Pack Meeting/Pack Service Project:  Brown Bag Lunches for the Poor (activity will be held in the Ministries Center Kitchen at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (625 Montgomery Avenue, directions here) (see map of grounds and Ministries Center for details to find the Ministries Center Kitchen)

· (Posted 10/10/03).  Its POPCORN TIME again!  On October 18 we will be selling popcorn at the Wayne Acme and Ace Hardware in Wayne.  Please sign up with Lorri V (popcorn@pack19.net) if you are interested.  Times currently available are:  Any Hour from 10-2 at Ace Hardware and 10, 11 or 2PM at Acme.  All Popcorn orders are due on October 21 (at the pack meeting) or e-mailed to Lorri (again, popcorn@pack19.net) if you can't attend.  Remember, this is our only major fundraiser of the year so your participation is crucial.

· (Posted 10/10/03) - If you haven't filled out your registration form, we have them again.  Please e-mail me at membership@pack19.net and I'll send one out.  LH

· (Posted 10/5/03)  Here is the flyer that was sent out by e-mail (and physical mail to some).  Two announcements.  1) Get your registration in for the USS New Jersey trip (more here USS New Jersey information page) and 2) The next pack meeting is October 21, 7PM at Ithan - see a skeleton, view an x-ray, learn how to check your reflexes. 

· (Posted 9/24/03) Camping date is set for May 21-23, 2004 at Camp Delmont.  See the calendar or the camping page for more details.

· (Posted 9/22/03) We have reserved 35 Slots (Children + Adult Partner) for an overnight on the USS New Jersey.  The cost will be $45 per person.  We need to get a solid participation count on this by October 1 and payments in to us by October 6 to guarantee our spots.  See the USS New Jersey information page for more.  If you are interested in participating, please send an e-mail to ussnj@pack19.net with the number of participants (a phone contact will be posted later).

· (Posted 9/22/03) Boy Scout Troop 284 has invited all cub scouts to their Bon Fire, held this Saturday (September 27) at dusk (~7PM).  Their cabin is located off Darby-Paoli Road.  See more information on the Bon Fire Information Page including details and directions.

· (Posted 9/22/03) Its POPCORN TIME.  We will be starting our annual popcorn sale fund raiser.  The relevant dates are:  Oct 18 (10AM-3PM) Popcorn Show and Sell (location TBA), Oct 21 - Popcorn Orders Due (at Pack meeting) and, Nov 16 - Orders available for Pickup.

· (Posted 9/18/03) Our first meeting of the year was held at Ithan Elementary School on September 16 where we introduced new members to the pack and enjoyed a program by Professor Bob, the Science Guy, who showed us how to construct model rockets. (Launch date currently scheduled for Sunday, September 21 at 2PM in the fields at Ithan Elementary School - Confirm at 610-688-7480)

· (Posted 9/18/03)It is not too late to sign up for the 2003-2004 year.  We are just in the process of collecting applications for new and returning scouts.  For more information about the pack, please send an e-mail to our membership coordinator at membership@pack19.net.  For those new and returning scouts, please bring your Registration Form to any Pack or Den event so we can complete the registration process.  We will also have the forms available if you need one.

· (Posted 9/18/03) The Pack Calendar is now available.  Calendars for the individual Dens will be available soon.