Fall 2017 Campout

This is one of the most fun events of the year! Bring your family and enjoy a weekend of camping, exploring, hay rides & more!

When:  Saturday, September 23rd, 2017  (Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos arrive as early as 10:30 AM and before 3 PM) and Sunday, September 24th (Depart by 11am).  We will be running themed activities and games beginning at 1:00 pm. PLEASE BRING A SACK LUNCH if you are joining us during the day on Saturday. Lunch will NOT be provided.

Where:  John Beltz Retreat Center: 4837 Harlem Road, Galena, OH 43021. Directions from Overbrook Presbyterian Church: Directions

Essential Items to Pack: Drinking Water, Food Contribution for Saturday’s Potluck Dinner (Side Dish or Dessert), Tent, Sleeping Bags, Extra Socks / Clothes, Jacket / Sweatshirt, Class “A” Uniform, Mess Kit (Place Setting w/Silverware), Flashlights, Lanterns.

Recommended Items: Red Wagon or Cart, Toothbrush, Ball Glove, Soccer Equipment, Frisbees / Golf Discs, Hiking Boots, Air Mattress or Sleep Pad, Canvas Chairs, Whistle, Smores

Not Permitted: Alcohol, Tobacco, Knives*, Axes*, Saws*, Electronics, Laser Pointers, Radios, TVs, MP3 players, Video Games, etc.

If you need camping equipment please let us know and we will try to help.

There are 10 campsites at John Beltz. They are numbered along the path. The assignments will be posted at the campout.

The Pack will be providing the main dish for Saturday dinner and breakfast on Sunday morning. 

Please bring a side dish to share for Saturday dinner. You are on your own for other meals & snacks.

• The well water at John Beltz is suitable for washing dishes and drinking, but we recommend bringing your own to drink. You will probably prefer the taste.

• While we encourage all families to campout overnight, this is not required. The most important time to attend is from 3 PM – 8:30 PM on Saturday. This includes dinner, Pack Meeting around the Campfire, and hayride.

• Sunday morning activities include breakfast, an optional worship service, and a hike. 

•  Everyone should help clean up and take home a trash bag or two of garbage.

*Webelos who have earned whittling chip may bring FOLDING knives.

More details:

2017 Scout Popcorn Sale

Hey, everybody! Guess what?

It's POPCORN TIME!!!

The annual scout popcorn sale begins Saturday September 16th and ends October 30th (when all forms and money is due).

Our fundraiser comes up fast at the beginning of the scouting year and you may have a few questions. Hopefully, this post will answer them.

Q: Why do scouts sell popcorn?
      A: We sell popcorn to help pay for the cost of running the pack and the fun events we do.
           Money raised during the popcorn sale helps to pay for the fall and spring camp outs, patches
           and awards given to scouts, Pinewood Derby, the annual Blue and Gold ceremony, and more!

Q: What other incentives are offered to scouts for selling popcorn?
      A: There are LOTS of incentives for scouts to sell popcorn!
                 - if your scout can sell $100 worth of popcorn by the fall camp out on Sept. 23rd, they
                   get to throw water balloons at our fearless Cub Master at camp.

                 - for every $100 sold, your scout gets entered into a raffle for special prizes at the end
                   of the sale. The more you sell, the more entries you get.

                - if your scout sells $350 of popcorn your dues for the year are paid in full (Dues are
                  in addition to the registration fee you have already paid)

                - if your scout sells $550 of popcorn the pack will for registration to the fun scouting event
                  of your choice. Some examples include: Clippers sleepover, Crew sleepover,
                  Thunderbase 2018, and there are many more

                - And there are even MORE prizes available. All scouts who sell will receive a patch for
                  their uniform. There is a prize sheet attached to your popcorn sale order form with prize
                  points starting at just $75 worth of popcorn sold.

 Q: Do we have to go door to door? 
      A:  No! We offer online sales (please see popcorn coordinator Lynn Eshelman for details), and
            group sale dates at stores like Weilands. Scouts that do sell door to door are encouraged to
            sell  to people they know and to always have an adult with them.
            Remember, scouts are neat, courteous, and kind. Wear your uniform to sell and show
            people what it means to be a scout!

Q: How and when do people pay for the popcorn they order?
     A: People can pay either when they place their order or when popcorn is delivered - cash or   
         checks made out to Pack 74. Please note that your family is responsible for all popcorn taken
         from the popcorn room and it MUST be paid for or returned no later than
         October  30. 

Q: How do I get the popcorn?
     A: The popcorn room will be open every Monday night from 6-8pm through the end of the   
          sale. Bring your order form and pick up the popcorn you have sold for quick delivery.
          Some scout families prefer to take popcorn to "show and sell" - meaning you hand it to
          them when they order it. Just remember, your family is responsible for all popcorn taken
          from the popcorn room and it MUST be paid for or returned no later than
          October  30.

Please contact Lynn Eshleman (lamaf14@yahoo.com or 614-271-0775) with any other questions you may have - and happy selling!

Yard Sale: How can you get involved?

Sign up for the concession stand HERE

Garage Sale Concessions - HELP NEEDED

You probably know that the annual popcorn sale is our #1 Pack fundraiser, but did you know the concession sale we do at the Boy Scout garage sale is #2?

We need your help to make this sale a success!

SIGN UP HERE

Downtown Summer Activity

Saturday July 29th at 11am: Meet at the Scioto Fountains and we'll explore downtown Columbus, before heading back to the fountains to get wet!

Fishing Day

Ready to see if those fish are biting?  We are! Join us THIS Saturday June 24th from 9-12 for a morning of fishing and potluck lunch.  Hope to see you there!!

Honor Flight

We have just over one week until we have the honor of greeting Veterans as they return from Washington DC.  Information regarding when and where to meet is in the above picture. And don't forget to make some thank you cards for the veterans. Information on that is below, but cards will be due on June 5th!

PLEASE WEAR FULL UNIFORM TO THE AIRPORT ON JUNE 10

Memorial Day Activites Continue

A big thank you to everyone who came out this morning for Operation Flag at Union Cemetery. We had a great turnout and the rain held off.  I overheard great comments from some of the scouts including things like, "We can't miss any veteran so we need to double check rows." And "I like reading all the headstones. It's so interesting!" 

Don't forget about the Memorial Day Parade in Worthington this Monday.  The weather is supposed to be good, so if you're in town, it will be a great morning to walk.

Cub Scout Pack 74 will meet at Hartford Park on North Morning St at around 9:30am. We are Staging Number 221, but Marching number 97, which is almost last. We'll be standing there for a while in the staging area. Patrick Long might bring a frisbee and a football or something to keep scouts occupied while we wait. Please note that streets to the east and south will be closed, so consult the street closings map from Patrick's email when you make your arrival plan.

WEAR YOUR FULL UNIFORM. Or as close as you can make it. Class A shirts. Dark blue pants or shorts (if not, green or khaki, jeans as last resort). Find your scout hat. If you want to wear the new kit that you received at the campout, please do so. And don't forget your sunscreen!

Finally, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about the Honor Flight we will be greeting on June 10th. You'll see more detailed information about this event next week, but since we have veterans and fallen soldiers on our minds this weekend, why not take the time to make some thank you cards for the veterans we will be greeting.  There are 86 veterans on the flight, so we need lots of cards!! Please make sure to include Pack 74 in the signature.

PLEASE DROP YOUR CARDS OFF AT OVERBROOK CHURCH (parking lot) ON JUNE 5th BETWEEN 7-8 PM!!

Have a great holiday weekend!

June Summer Fun

Consider this your "save the date" for some upcoming fun in June.

We are hoping to head to the airport on June 10th in full uniform to greet veterans returning home from an Honor Flight.  What's an Honor Flight, you ask? You can find out more here! Honor Flight Columbus  Stay tuned for more details but please note that the June 10th flight is scheduled to arrive at John Glenn International Airport at 9:15 PM, so this will be a night event.

Looking for a great excuse to hang out with Dad on Father's Day weekend? How about going fishing? Plans are in the works for a fishing outing at a local metro park - probably Sharon Woods - on June 17th.  Now that we have you "hooked" on the idea, check back for details to "reel" you in. 

Memorial Weekend Activities

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but most importantly, it's the day we remember the men and women who died while serving in our country's armed forces.  You and your scout have several opportunities this Memorial Day weekend to show respect to those brave soldiers.

Operation Flag will take place on May 27th at 8.30 AM at Union Cemetery (the West side).  Scouts will gather for a short, but moving ceremony before placing flags at the headstones of veterans in the cemetery.

PLEASE WEAR FULL UNIFORM FOR THIS EVENT!

Another fun opportunity for your scout is marching in the Worthington Memorial Parade on Memorial Day itself. Patrick Long will be sending out an email with more information on this event.

Recycling Scout Gear - A Scout is Thrifty

A Scout is many things according to the Scout law - one of those things is "thrifty"

Our May Pack meeting will be held at Spring Camp-out. This is when many of our scouts move up to the next rank (from Tiger to Wolf, Wolf to Bear, Bear to Webelos) When this happens you may find yourself in possession of neckerchiefs, slides, year pins, etc, that your scout no longer needs. We would love to "recycle" these items and pass them on to other scouts that have need of them!

Please note this is a voluntary recycling. You are not required to turn in/share your items, but it would help scouts who may face financial difficulty and help offset Pack costs for advancements and rewards. 

Free Skate Night

The Chiller is hosting a FREE Skate Night for Scouts from 5-8 PM.  Friends and family are only $7 and includes skate rental.

Visit the Chiller website

Spring 2017 Campout Details

Spring Family Campout!

May 20th & 21st, 2017. This is one of the most fun events of the year! Bring your family and enjoy a weekend of camping, exploring, hay rides & more!

Your 2017-2018 Pack Leaders!

Pack 3074 is a Cub Scout Pack chartered to Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

Below is the official BSA organization chart for the Cub Scout Pack.

Velvet Ice Cream Scout Day

We're looking at high temperatures around 80 degrees next weekend. Do you know what goes great with warm weather? ICE CREAM!

Saturday, April 29th is the annual Velvet Ice Cream Scout Day at Velvet Ice Cream in Utica, Ohio.

Velvet Ice Cream Scout Day!

April 29, 2017

10am – 2pm

11324 Mt. Vernon Rd., Utica, Ohio 43080

Boy Scouts and families:
Come spend a day surrounded by ice cream! Join us for the Velvet Ice Cream Scout Day.
Enjoy archery, leather making/stamping, fishing in our catch and release pond, sling shot, STEM activity and craft, and more!
We’ll share with you the way we have been making ice cream for 103 years. Enjoy a
free ice cream cone with registration!

Cost: $5 for each participant.

Cost includes patch, ice cream cone and entertainment. Parents and children under 5 are free.

REGISTER AT www.skcscouts.org/VelvetIceCream

Kelly Sellers: Unit Leader Award of Merit

During the April Buckeye District Round Table, former Pack 74 Cubmaster & Tiger Coach Kelly Sellers was recognized and awarded the "Unit Leader Award of Merit". The BSA recognizes that a quality Scouting experience will help keep Scouts in the program, and so the Boy Scouts of America created the Unit Leader Award of Merit to recognize the quality unit leaders who make that happen.

This prestigious award is given to a leader who has fulfilled all of the following requirements and has been nominated by the Pack Committee:  

(1) Be a currently registered Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Coach, Advisor, or Skipper who has served in that position at least 18 continuous months. (2) Meet the training requirements for the registered position. (3) Distribute a printed or electronic annual unit program plan and calendar to each family in the unit. (4) Have a leader succession plan in place. (5) Effectively use the advancement method so that at least 60 percent of the unit’s youth have advanced at least once during the last 12 months. (6) Cultivate a positive relationship with the chartered organization. (7) Project a positive image of Scouting in the community. 

Congratulations to Kelly! His leadership, hard work, and a genuine desire to make Pack 74 a vibrant & fun pack for our boys is truly appreciated.

March Pack Meeting

The March Pack meeting was a time to celebrate Pack 74's "Journey to Excellence - Gold Standard" issued by the Buckeye District, and to recognize the Scouts for their outstanding merit badge accomplishments!

Here's a few pictures from the meeting...

Tiger Scouts enjoy the pre-meeting activity

Bear Scouts enjoy the pre-meeting activity

A Wolf Scout Creation!

Tiger Scouts are awarded their merit badges, by Cubmaster McCoy & Den Leader Dana

Wolf Scouts are awarded their merit badges, by Cubmaster McCoy & Den Leader Alycia

Bear Scouts  are awarded their merit badges, by Cubmaster McCoy & Den Leaders Pat & Collin

Webelos 1 Scouts are awarded their merit badges, by Cubmaster McCoy & Den Leader David

Pack 74

The next Pack Meeting is Monday April 17th.

Hold the Dates: April & May, 2017