Pack 731

This Saturday, July 31, 2010, the entire Scouting family will be able take part in a historic nationwide broadcast, “A Shining Light Across America,” from the 100th Anniversary National Jamboree in Fort AP Hill, Virginia.

Hundreds of local councils across America will be gathering together in venues large and small to host their own Shining Light activities leading up to the broadcast and are encouraging all Scouts, Scouting volunteers, alumni, families and community supporters to join in the festivities.

“The Shining Light” broadcast will be available via satellite and via Webcast starting with the Jamboree Arena Pre-Show festivities at 5:30 p.m. EDT. The highlight of the broadcast — the spectacular Centennial Celebration Show — will begin at 8 p.m. EDT, and will conclude at approximately 10:30 p.m. EDT.

In addition, anyone with a high speed Internet connection can tune in online at www.ustream.tv/shininglight or on the Shining Light section of the BSA’s Facebook page. There, viewers will be able to comment and interact with fellow webcast participants while watching. To learn about viewing plans in your community, contact your local BSA council office. And, if you missed the big event, be sure to visit www.ustream.tv/shininglight to watch the archived videos from the broadcast under the “Videos” section.

Finally, BYU-TV, available in most basic cable packages, will also be broadcasting the event and streaming over its Web site, www.byutv.org.

In the Crofton area BYUTV is channel 290 on Verizon and Comcast networks.

Sunday July 25^th the BSA Grand Centennial Parade will be in Washington, D.C.  Support Boy Scouts of America by turning out to see this once in 100 years event.  The Parade begins at 1pm and will traverse on Constitution Ave, NW between 7^th and 18^th streets.  The parade will feature marching bands, hot air balloons, an Eagle Scout contingent, antique cars and members from both Pack and Troop 731. 

Additionally Adventure Base 100 will be on the National Mall from July 23-Aug 8 (10am-6pm).  AB100 is a 10,000-square-foot campus providing an exciting view of the BSA.  Featuring a ropes course, hands-on exhibits, an IMAX-like Go Scouting! Dome, the BSA Traveling Museum and much more. 

For more information on either event contact Cubmaster Brian at cubmaster@croftonpack731.org

Ahoy Scouts -It’s almost time for the annual Raingutter Regatta! Do want to set sail with us?

Pack 731’s Raingutter Regatta will be held on the morning of Saturday, August 7, 2010, behind the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department on Davidsonville Road, just like last year. Practice runs will begin at 9:00a.m. and the double-elimination races will begin at approximately 9:30a.m.

Making a Raingutter Regatta boat is easy – much easier than a Pinewood Derby car. You will receive a kit from the Pack.  You just secure the sail and decorate your boat – no woodworking required! Then the Scouts blow their boats down gutters filled with water for a quick and fun event. All Scouts will receive participation patches, and the top three finishers will get medals. Certificates will also be awarded for boat design and creativity.

If you want to participate, please reply to Liz Hostetler at committeechair@croftonpack731.org no later than Monday, July 19^th .

Hope to see you at the Regatta!

We had 26 Scouts and 3 Adult Leaders participate in the flag raising ceremony at Crofton Elementary School for Flag Day.  We raised the American Flag, Maryland State Flag, and Crofton Elementary School Flag.  Thank you to all who participated and to all of the parents who came to show support.  Each of the Scouts and Leaders will be receiving the Flag Ceremony patch for participating.

The Flag Raising at Crofton Elementary School on Flag Day, June 14th, will be done by Pack 731.  All members of our Pack are welcome to join us in their Class A uniforms at 8:45am in front of the school.  Each participant will receive a special 100th Anniversary Flag Ceremony patch.