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OLYMPIC OATH

I imagine most of us have watched the Olympic Games on the television. It's really great watching the world's greatest athletes competing, isn't it?

Did you know that these athletes take an oath before they begin competition?

Let me read the oath:

"We swear that we will take part in the Olympic Games in loyal competition, respecting the regulations that govern them and desirous in participating in them in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the honor of our country and for the glory of sport. "

Did you notice that the oath says nothing about winning?

Of course the athletes want to win. After all, they have been training for four years or more to get ready for the games.

But the Olympic ideal is fair competition, not winning at all costs. Let's remember that ideal when we have any competitions.

Play to win. But remember that every athlete must learn to lose gracefully, without alibiing or complaining.

That's the Olympic ideal in a nutshell. It's also the ideal in Scouting.

February campout is Brazos Bend. We will be working on the Astronomy Belt Loop and Pin. We also will have a special guest help us with these electives. The campout will also provide the kids to do a space mission at the science center. Spring Campout is tentative for April 28th weekend at 1K trails in Columbus, TX. This is a 3 day weekend for the scouts. As more is reserved we will update the web site for pre-registration.

If you have any requests for different campouts, other outings or if you can join the outing committee, we sure could use the extra help, please let me know.

I would like to congratulate all of our Scouts and their parents on achieving their rank. Great Job! We've had three great events over the last two months; the Pinewood Derby, Arrow of Light, and our Blue and Gold banquet. We had a fantastic Pinewood Derby and took advantage of our new aluminum track putting on a first class racing event. The Arrow of Light ceremony was very well done we all wish the best to our Scouts that have obtained their AOL. Our Blue and Gold Banquet was an outstanding success. Great food and great company! Pack 978 continues to put on first class events. We thank all of those who have help us and encourage others to join and help carry on these activities. The committee and volunteers are critical to the success of the pack and to ensure we have fun meetings and events for the boys and their families. The pack needs volunteers at every level; committee members to coordinators. It’s a great opportunity to meet great people and make new friends.

Thanks,

Rob

January 28th our Pack helped Pack 27 put on their first Pinewood Derby Race. Pack 27 just started Aug. 2005 and had 25 scouts ready to race, and for some their first Pinewood Race. They didn't have a track nor money to buy/rent one so Joel talked to the Packs leader at Round Table and offered our assistance.

Wayne and Joel scheduled the races, setup the track and let their Pack leaders run the race. It was great to see the boys faces when they saw our new aluminum track. Actually it was cool seeing the dads faces too when they saw the track. Our Pack does not charge for this service as we are performing a "good turn", but as a thank you Pack 27 gave our Pack a gift certificate to the Scout Shop.

Pack 978 has now been approached to help a Girl scout troop in March and another Pack in April. Again our Pack has stepped up to the request and will help.

Scout Fair is April 22nd. Our pack will be sponsoring the rubber band shooting alley again. Tickets are ready to be picked up so the boys can start selling. They have some great coupons this year so it shouldn't be too hard to sell. One ticket gets the whole family into Scout Fair. Payment is due at point of Sale. Checks made payable to Pack 978.

Prizes will be provided by S.H.A.C. Each ticket sale the Scout earns stamps towards prizes and the super salesman patch. Sell what you can early to earn more stamps. You can keep selling after triple and double stamp deadlines. Just turn in what you have sold on those deadlines and keep selling.

Triple Stamp deadline (sold tickets only) to Jeff Johnson-3/16

Double Stamp deadline (sold tickets only) to Jeff Johnson-4/6

Final turn in (sold and unsold tickets) to Jeff Johnson-4/18.

This years picnic will be April 2, 2006 at spring creek park pavilion.

Hamburgers and Hotdogs, condiments, relish plates, and buns will be provided by the pack. Each den is responsible for tomatoes, onion, lettuce and own drinks. Dens are also encouraged to participate in a dessert contest. Deserts must be made at the picnic.

Hey, Scouts, this year at the Pack Picnic is the Rain Gutter Regatta race. Boat kits will be for sale for $2 at the Feb. and March Pack meeting. Build you boat using the instructions that comes in the boat kit. Decorate the boat with your imagination. Bring your Boat to the Picnic and be ready to have fun. Each racer will blow his boat down the gutters so start working on your breathing. The races will be by Rank. The top 2 in each Rank will be awarded.

At the March Pack Meeting we will be taking orders for Customized rear window decals like you see some sports groups doing. This decal has the Cub Scout symbol with Pack 978 at the top and the boys first name at the bottom.

Each unique cut-to shape graphic design is approximately 6.0" x 6.0". The car window decals are made of highly durable vinyl and can be applied to any smooth surface.

Decals come in White, Red, or Yellow.

This will be a fundraiser for the Pack

Cost will be $10 per decal. Payment will be required at time of order. Checks made out to Pack 978.