Sunday, September 10, 2023
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
May Pack Hike - The end of the trails (for now)
Welcome to the May Pack Hike details! This is the last scheduled pack hike of the school year. I cannot believe this year has gone by so fast and the Scouts' graduation/crossover ceremony is in just a few weeks! (Mark your calendars for May 21st)
As a reminder, hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking:
- First Aid Kit (a mini kit is fine)
- FULL water bottle (there will be indoor restrooms on site for refills)
- Sun protection (sunscreen and/or wide-brimmed hat)
- Whistle (for EMERGENCY USE ONLY)
- Trail food (something they enjoy and is portable, calorie-dense, and won't melt)
- Flashlight/headlamp (They won't need to use this but the point is to train yourself to always BE PREPARED)
Monday, March 27, 2023
April Fools Hike (April 1)
As a reminder, hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking:
- First Aid Kit (a mini kit is fine)
- FULL water bottle (there will be indoor restrooms on site for refills)
- Sun protection (sunscreen and/or wide-brimmed hat)
- Whistle (for EMERGENCY USE ONLY)
- Trail food (something they enjoy and is portable, calorie-dense, and won't melt)
- Flashlight/headlamp (They won't need to use this but the point is to train yourself to always BE PREPARED)
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Notes about the March Pack Meeting
Our Pack Meeting for March is on the 21st (please RSVP on Scoutbook). The theme this month will be "Take it Apart" where the Scouts will have the opportunity to disassemble all manner of objects to satisfy both curiosity and our most basic urge to, well take things apart!
For the Scouts
- Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flat-head)
- Adjustable crescent wrench
- Allen wrench set
- Torx wrench set
For the Parents
- Computers
- Computer monitors
- Printers
- Radios
- Various small kitchen appliances (please don't bring any blenders with the blades still in them!)
- Vacuums (hopefully already cleaned out a bit)
- Small engine tools like weed-eaters or chainsaws (all fluids must be removed before bringing to the Church)
- Literally anything else that just looks like it would be fun to take apart and investigate what makes it "tick"
- Oh, clocks go tick!
One more thing!
Our spring community service project is a book drive benefitting the Christ's Haven Family Resource Center (FRC). The FRC was created to stand in the gap for local families in need of support. Most of these families find themselves in a difficult situation and need support to get back on their feet. The FRC assists with weekly food boxes, first-night bags for foster families, counseling services, and much more. Every week, the FRC hands out their food boxes along with other items like school supplies, toiletries, books, blankets, toys, etc.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Cub Camp 2023 Registration is Open
<<< REGISTRATION LINK HERE >>>
Registration is open for the 2023 Cub Camp sponsored by the Longhorn Council. There are multiple dates and locations available, but the one specific to our Mustang District is being held from June 5-7 at Heritage Church of Christ. Early registration is $90 per Scout and $10 per Adult volunteer; early registration ends on May 8th, after which Scout registration fees will be $115.
Keep an eye out for more information as it becomes available.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
March Pack Hike
This weekend we're going to stay on dry land and stick to paved trails!
As a reminder, hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking:
- First Aid Kit (a mini kit is fine)
- FULL water bottle (there will be indoor restrooms on site for refills)
- Sun protection (sunscreen and/or wide-brimmed hat)
- Whistle (for EMERGENCY USE ONLY)
- Trail food (something they enjoy and is portable, calorie-dense, and won't melt)
- Flashlight/headlamp (They won't need to use this but the point is to train yourself to always BE PREPARED)
Saturday, February 25, 2023
What makes a Pack?
For those who have seen or read "The Jungle Book", it probably comes as no surprise that a lot of the symbolism in Cub Scouting aligns really closely with Rudyard Kipling's classic series. What you may not know is that the founder of Scouting, Sir Baden-Powell, was friends with Kipling and this alignment is no accident at all.
In our handbook, we teach about Akela, and the importance of finding a mentor to lead youth in every setting. Whether it's at home, school, your religious institution, sporting events, social clubs, your Scout Den, or the Pack; the influence of present adult leaders creates the very fabric upon which the story of our children's lives are written. Take a second right now and think about your childhood and you will undoubtedly find at least one core memory from an adult who fundamentally influenced your life in a positive way, just by being there when you needed them. It's not always about how much we can give as adults to our Scouts, it's about the simple act of giving if we're able.
Packs are varied in their composition, but in essence they consist of 1 or more dens of elementary-aged children (usually split by grade level), and a cohort of parent volunteers to guide them. The "activity level" of a Pack is almost entirely based upon the involvement level of those parent volunteers and you can find a whole range of different levels across even our district, and especially our council and the nation overall. There are some Packs who struggle to coordinate regular Pack meetings, and others who have committees to coordinate other committees. But the commonality among all of this is that the control of that activity level, which translates directly to how involved our kids can be and how much fun and learning they get to have; all of that control is in our own hands as the adults of the Pack.
I won't lie to you, some of the volunteer positions take a LOT of work. But what isn't always apparent is a lot are either low-calorie or only involve small bursts of activity and a lot of down-time in between; and every single one of these positions is critical to the overall success of the Pack. I've personally spent a good amount of time in a few other non-profit organizations at all kinds of levels from "just tell me what to do" to board of directors, and I've found that the positions here are very agile and similar in that you can find anything really that fits your interest.
Here's a current list of our openings for your consideration:
- Cubmaster
- Assistant Cubmaster
- New Member Coordinator
- Awards/Advancement Chair*
- School Liaison*
- Day Camp Coordinator*
- Summer Event Chair*
I really do hope you'd consider. I can tell you that I am not a typical "rah rah" type of person but I do appreciate the way this group has allowed me to find my own place and pace. I would love to talk to anyone about any of our openings as one new-ish volunteer to another. I'm the guy who hangs out in the Wolf Den with the abnormally exquisite beard and the absolutely stunning Savannah Bananas hat. Come say hi and let's chat about anything from Scouting to Bananaball!
If you're immediately interested in any of these positions, shoot us an email at pack1910cubscouts@gmail.com
Friday, February 17, 2023
It's time to register for the Spring Campout!
REGISTRATION FORM HERE
- Scouts - $20 total
- Adults - $40 food + activities
- Youth family - $30 food + activities
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Pack Shirt Orders Are Open!
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
You're Invited: KISC Jamboree on the Internet
Monday, February 13, 2023
Our communications platform is moving!
The Who:
The What/Why:
The When:
The Where/How:
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
February Pack Hike
Let's get ready to
This weekend we return to a relaxing stroll through nature after our rocket-fueled CUB-O adventure from January. We'd love all of our Scouts and their family members to join us this weekend for our February Pack Hike.
As a reminder, hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking:
- First Aid Kit (a mini kit is fine)
- FULL water bottle (there will be indoor restrooms on site for refills)
- Sun protection (sunscreen and/or wide-brimmed hat)
- Whistle (for EMERGENCY USE ONLY)
- Trail food (something they enjoy and is portable, calorie-dense, and won't melt)
- Flashlight/headlamp (They won't need to use this but the point is to train yourself to always BE PREPARED)
Happy Birthday Scouts!
Today we honor the trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent girls and boys of Pack 1910 along with all packs, troops, crews, and ships around the nation as we celebrate the 113th birthday of Scouting in America.
Do you know the story of "The Unknown Scout"?
The legend goes that in 1909, American publisher William Dickinson "W.D." Boyce was lost in a thick London fog when he was approached by a young man who asked if he needed assistance. Boyce asked him for help finding an address and the young man took him there straight away. When Boyce offered the young man a tip in thanks he refused and told Boyce that he was simply a Scout doing a good turn. It was this good deed that influenced Boyce to bring Scouts to the United States, thinking that American boys should have the same opportunities for training that this young British Scout received. On February 8, 1910, Boyce filed incorporation papers in the District of Columbia for the creation of Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
How will you celebrate today?
As a Pack, we will celebrate this occasion (along with many others) at our Blue & Gold celebration on Saturday, February 25th. However, you can celebrate today in your own way! Here are a few suggestions:
- Do a good deed/service project
- Talk to an older family member or friend who was a Scout about their experiences
- Go on a hike or go geocaching
- Learn to tie a new knot
- Go fishing (Bear Creek Park is a great local spot!)
- Read about the history of Scouting
And remember, whatever you choose to do, do your best!
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Blue & Gold Dessert Competition
Dust the flour off those aprons and start brainstorming now! Each year the grand finale of our Blue & Gold is the dessert competition. We ask all scouts who wish to compete to make a themed dessert to share that will be voted on before being served.
Blue & Gold
Pack 1910's Blue and Gold is Saturday, February 25 at 4:30 pm at the United Methodist Church of Keller's Family Life Center (the gym where we hold Pack meetings). Doors open at 4:15 pm for dessert check in, finding your table and helping with any last minute set-up needs.
Stay tuned for details on the dessert competition.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Upcoming Adult Training Events
It's been said time and again; adult volunteers make the pack successful. But it's not about just throwing you to the wolves (no offense to our 2nd graders!), Scouts BSA wants to ensure that you are fully supported and provides a wide range of training opportunities; both virtually through the My Scouting Portal and in-person through the Longhorn Council and Mustang District.
Here is a summary of upcoming trainings that we'd love for you to take part in:
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training
- Saturday March 11 (07:30am) >> Sunday March 12 (12:00pm)
Cub Scout BB & Archery Instructor Training Course
- Saturday, March 25 9:00AM - 12:00PM BB
- Saturday, March 25 1:00PM - 4:00PM Archery
- Saturday, May 20 9:00AM - 12:00PM BB
- Saturday, May 20 1:00PM - 4:00PM Archery
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Save the Date: Scout Sunday 2023
Keller United Methodist Church is providing an opportunity to Troop 1910, Crew 1910, Ship 1910, Pack 1910 and Troop 1920 to serve at their Sunday services to 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.
TWO STEPS TO RSVP AND REGISTER:
1) To select which service your scout will participate in, click the link to complete the Google Form below. This is being coordinated by Troop 1910 so while we ARE tracking RSVPs here it's merely for patch purposes), the RSVP on Scoutbook does NOT register you for the event.
SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3xjubr6h
2) RSVP on Scoutbook so WE can internally track who is planning to attend so that those who DO go know who they can look for -- if you will list the SERVICE TIME YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND IN THE COMMENTS that will help tremendously
Participation as a volunteer at Keller UMC (or at your home religious institution) on Scout Sunday would qualify Scouts to receive the Scout Sunday patch pictured above.
Pinewood Derby 2023 - Awards
The results are in race fans! After over 70 combined heats across 7 dens (6 Scouts + Outlaws), the dust has settled and we have this year's champions.
First up is our Hot Rod award, which is awarded to the "Pack's choice" based on votes received through the form sent by Cubmaster Ford earlier this week.
Our winner this year is Sam Varney, with our AOLs with his entry: "CJ on a Surf Day". What a cool Jeep!
Our next category was for the new Spirit award, which was awarded by Cubmaster Ford to the Den that showed the most spirit and sportsmanship during the race.
A fun fact is that this award was 3D printed by our friends at the North Richland Hills Library Makerspace where we held our January pack meeting!
Our winner this year is our Lion Den! Thanks to all of our Lion Cubs for their enthusiasm and living the Scout Law today.
Now, for the race results:
Overall Pack Winners
Place | Scout | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Chuck Donskey | 3.228s |
🥈 | Jackson Stetz | 3.2301s |
🥉 | Isaac Chell | 3.2320s |
Lion Den
Place | Scout | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Theodore Guerrero | 3.319s |
🥈 | Patrick Freis | 3.825s |
🥉 | Slade Kadesch | 3.346s |
Tiger Den
Place | Scout | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Hiro Johnson | 3.391s |
🥈 | William Coffey | 3.825s |
🥉 | Judah Rogers | 3.948s |
Wolf Den
Place | Scout | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Waylon Mutchler | 3.325s |
🥈 | Ezra Tapia | 3.348s |
🥉 | Ryder Brandt | 3.357s |
Bear Den
Place | Scout | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Ben Kirking | 3.291s |
🥈 | Ahren Winings | 3.305s |
🥉 | Braden Wroble | 3.321s |
Webelos Den
Place | Scout | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Nikhil Dinesh | 3.306s |
🥈 | Harrison Farris | 3.309s |
🥉 | Layden James | 3.325s |
AOL Den
Place | Scout | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Steven Donskey | 3.236s |
🥈 | Kaitlynn Schweitzer | 3.298s |
🥉 | Liam Bencomo | 3.302s |
Outlaw Den
Place | Name | Average Time |
---|---|---|
🥇 | Joe Guerrero | 3.181s |
This event was truly one "for the record books" and we'd like to thank all of the volunteers behind the scenes as well as the parents and guardians who took time to help their Scouts build their cars! The competition is always fun, but the real value is in the time spent working together. As a parent told Cubmaster Ford after the race today:
"[My Scout] told me the real winner isn't the person who crossed the finish line first, its the kid who got to spend the most time with their parent working on their car."
Friday, January 27, 2023
Scouts say "That's how we roll!" in their spare time
Last weekend, the Pack took a break from earning badges and hitting the books this school year to reap some rewards from their tremendous work during the popcorn fundraiser last fall as they descended upon Bowlero in Watauga for a little R&B (that's "Rock and Bowl" for the laymen).
A great time was had by all and the Scouts showed everyone that bowling truly is a sport for those who have talent to spare as the dust settled and they left no pin standing!
Congrats to the Pack on this well-deserved reward!
Monday, January 16, 2023
CUB-O 2023 Results are in!
The weather was great as our Scouts took to the field on their treasure hunt orienteering adventure! The pack had a wonderful turnout and spirits were high among all levels of our ranks as they took on the tasks of leadership, planning, teamwork, and perseverance; just to name a few.
Some of the highlights we've received in the ranked results for the Longhorn Council are below:
🏆 1st place with 285 points for the Bears category: Yogi Bears
🏆 2nd place with 360 points for the Webelos/AOL category: Dancing Baby EaglesAs we know, living the Scout Oath in part means "keeping yourself physically strong" and orienteering is a wonderful activity for the family to enjoy that extends through your Scout's time into the Troop level in partnership with the North Texas Orienteering Association. Other similar activities you might look into would be Geocaching and good old fashioned hiking. Don't forget to keep an eye on our Scoutbook calendar for the monthly Pack Hike events!
Thank you for our adult volunteers and congratulations to all who participated!