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Cub Scout Pack 56
Dennis Township, NJ
Cub Scout Pack 56

Pack 56 January 2009 Newsletter

Happy New Year!
We hope everyone had a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year's holiday!


Did you hear.....
.....about the boy scout who earned ALL 120 merit badges? That is an amazing accomplishment. The highest Boy Scout honor of Eagle Scout only requires 21!


Upcoming Events
13th - Committee Meeting (for adult leaders and parents) - 7:30 pm Ocean View Fire hall
24th - Pow Wow - Lakeside School
27th - Pack Meeting - 7:00 pm Ocean View Fire Hall


Cub Swim
Come out for a mid-winter break for some fun in the water!

This year, the Cub Swim will be on Saturday, February 21 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ocean City Aquatic Center, 1735 Simpson Avenue.

Everyone can swim! The cost is $7 per swimmer. If you are a already a member of the Aquatic Center, then your admission is free. A parent or guardian must accompany your scout (but doesn't have to swim).

Please sign up with and pay your den leader by February 13. I need a head count for the center by Monday the 16th.

Hope to see everyone there!


Pinewood Derby
Car blocks are here! Have you received yours? What cool design will you come up with this year? See your den leader if you haven't received yours yet. Don't forget, anyone can build and race a car. There is an adult division. Cub cost to enter is a can food item to donate. Adult cost to enter is $5. If this is your first derby, see your den leader for the official rules for building the car. This is a very exciting and fun event that we look forward to all year! Supplies can be found at the Scout store and sometimes AC Moore or Michaels. Just be sure what you get is allowed according to the rules!


* * * Thank you for everything you all do to help the pack go! Without everyone volunteering their time to lead dens, plan events and bringing your children to their meetings, there would be no pack! * * *