Historical February 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
January 30 was “Pinewood Derby” Pack Meeting. Excitement ran high that night. Each boy and his Dad (or another good friend) made a small car from a kit according to strict weight and measurement specifications. The track was set up and the race was on! In addition to awarding a trophy for the fastest car, other awards were given for “Best Design,” “Best Decorated,” “Most Unusual,” etc. Racing awards were given in the three Cub age categories: 8. 9 and 10.
February is “Birthday B.S.A.” In 1980, Cubs celebrate their 50th anniversary which calls for special celebrations and
special patches to be earned. February 3 is Scout Sunday when all scouts are expected to attend church in uniform. Being sponsored by Grace Church, members of Pack 31 will attend that church service together. The annual “Blue and Gold” banquet will be held on February 26 which actually is a big pot luck dinner for Pack 31 and their families. This banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of the Grace Methodist Church. All families will be contacted earlier.
March’s Cub Theme is “Explore Your Neighborhood.” In addition, Joyce Hancock will be making kites with the boys. The pack meeting for the month is Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. (unless we decide to go fly a kite the previous Saturday.)
The April theme is “Let’s Make Music.” The Pack Meeting will be Wednesday, April 30 at which time roll call and inspection will be taken to get ready to register for the 1980–81 year. The charter runs from May to May.
May finds Cub Pack 31 “Living in 2000 A.D.- and June. “Outdoor Fun!” The May Pack Meeting will be held on May 28 in Fellowship Hall. The June meeting will be planned outdoors. At that time. summer plans for Cub Scout Day Camp and Webelos Camp at Beaumont will have been finalized. And, don’t forget. the Pack always goes to at least one Cardinal baseball game. followed by a watermelon feast!
Originally published in The Paper, February 1980.
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