USS Lexington

Save the date for an epic adventure!  Pack 1910 is going on an overnight trip this fall aboard the Blue Ghost, otherwise known as the USS Lexington!

Date: Saturday, Saturday 25, 2021 – Sunday, September 26, 2021
Location: U.S.S. Lexington, 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi
Cost: $55 per person (dinner and breakfast included) 
Dress code:  Field and Activity uniforms required for all Scouts.

An adventure awaits Pack 1910 when we board the USS LEXINGTON for an overnighter like no other!  We'll hear stories from the ship’s illustrious past – covering topics like kamikaze attacks, the manpower it takes to navigate an aircraft carrier, and being named the “Blue Ghost” by Tokyo Rose herself. The chapters of this history lesson unfold over 11 different levels within the ship, giving their curious minds a hands-on experience that reflects on the sacrifices made by that patriotic generation, builds camaraderie, inspires love of learning and is just plain fun!

Our itinerary serves as a lesson plan and includes tours of the ship, stories of historical events from her past, a scavenger hunt, a movie in the 3D MEGA Theater, LEX ghost stories, a commemorative patch, two trips through the chow line, bunking in original crew quarters, an unforgettable flag ceremony and so much more!

We will be sending out a list with an itinerary, packing list, directions and more through Scoutbook and here on the blog.  Campers must be 5 years old and will be divided at night with males sleeping in one sleeping quarters, female in another.  Be mindful of that when making reservations.  

Check SCOUTBOOK for the event and register on the Google Form link.  


Note: RSVP, paperwork and payment due by July 23.

For those going down Friday night, we will secure Group rates to the Texas State Aquarium to spend the morning and early afternoon at on Saturday before meeting at the base of the pier to embark on our journey.  

Scout Sunday 2021

Scout Sunday is an observance of the connection between the BSA and its religious-oriented chartering partners.  It's held each year on the Sunday preceding the anniversary of Scouting in America (February 8). So "officially" it's February 8, but large church organizations can schedule this day any day in February. The United Methodist Church (organization) has officially scheduled it for February 14. 

As part of our commitment to giving back to our Chartered Organization, our units (Troop 1910, Crew 1910, Ship 1910, Pack 1910 and Troop 1920) would generally provide volunteers at each of the services held on a specific Saturday and Sunday of each year to continually recognize the impact of Scouting within the church body of Keller UMC.

Youth would be greeters/ushers to help recognize and demonstrate our commitment to the Scout Law being Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Cheerful and, most importantly, Reverent.

Participation as a volunteer at our Chartered Organization (or at your home religious institution) on Scout Sunday would qualify Scouts to receive the Scout Sunday patch pictured above. However, we are still in a holding pattern this year to know what we're able to do. I will be communicate our involvement in observance of Scout Sunday at Keller UMC. 

(Participation can be as much as wearing your full Scout uniform to service at your home church if you're not able to serve in another way.)  We are considering a service project to commemorate this date but will be communicating information as it's determined by church officials. 

Stay tuned.

Pack Meeting TOMORROW!

 

See you all tomorrow night for our Drive-In Pack meeting. Check Scoutbook for all the info!

Virtual Parent / Committee Meeting TIME AND DATE CHANGE TO TOMORROW

PLEASE ATTEND WEDNESDAY'S COMMITTEE MEETING TO HELP THE PACK MAKE PLANS AND DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR SCOUT'S ACTIVITIES.


The Pack Committee helps ensure that our Cub Scouts are offered fun-filled and meaningful events through the year.

Parents are encouraged to attend and help enrich and strengthen our Pack. Topics include the elephant in the room as well as plans for our upcoming meetings and events.

RSVP on Scoutbook and then call in on your cell phone or log in on your computer. It will be a ZOOM meeting so download the app now if you haven't already! The link to the meeting agenda will be posted in the Comments field below the event on the ScoutBook calendar. We ask that you please print your own (no wasted paper) and any attachments.

The meeting is at 7pm in the convenience of your own home, Wednesday, , JANUARY 6, 7:30 pm. We will be reviewing the Pack Meeting for agenda for January's meeting and squaring up plans for the Blue & Gold.