Saturday, February 28, 2009

Marble Belt Loop Merriment

Our scouts learned the classic marble game of Ring Taw or Ringer from TomZ and squared off against one another with their brand new bags of marbles.


VZ and SW setting up the classic "T" formation in preparation to play.


CL contemplates the results of his shot.


SJ and EH after their opening moves.


VZ and TomZ after knuckling down a shot.


DS lining up his strategic break shot against SS.


EH taking tally of his shot with CL providing moral support.


LK pleased with the outcome of this game.


This one was a special request from CL. I bet you can spot why!

Friday, February 27, 2009

American ABC's: Blue and Gold Banquet 2009













We had a good turn out for the Blue and Gold Banquet of 2009.


Our scouts created patriotic table decorations for the occasion.


In order to advance to the rank of Bear, you must first pass 3 tasks!




"You shall not pass!!!














Before you become a Bear, you must run THE GAUNTLET! Be Brave!













Almost got him! Congratulations D!





Congratulations boys for all of your hard work!





Award time! Some of the patches that were earned were titled: American ABC's, Run With The Pack & Whittling Chip.





Thank you leaders for all of your time and effort!





A presentation about the history of the Wood Badge.













A sample of Tom Z's hard work.




Tom Z. receives the highest possible award in scouts by earning his Wood Badge. Congrats!













Way to go!!



















And now, food for all!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Pack 4684 Meets the UofU Basketball Team!




Our scouts recently got the chance of a life-time and exchanged high-fives with members of the University of Utah Basketball Team before they squared off against the Air Force Academy (79-54, GO UTES!!). Bringing out our best sporting spirit, the Cubs were invited to come down to the basketball court to see the view from the spotlight.



Mascot Swoop flew into the stadium, greeting the scouts first hand, followed by the refs and cheerleaders. Luka Drca and Lawrence Borha were among those who fived scouts. Webelos Scout "D" was later commented "Do I have to wash my hand? Luka touched it!"

Before the game was done the scouts cheered Swoop up to our seats where he spread team pride and made another swipe at Scout SW's awesome wig.

Our very special thanks to the University of Utah Men's Basketball Team, their administrators, and Swoop for making this an INCREDIBLE, memorable Scout outing!

Most of all, we'd like to thank our Scouts for their exemplary behavior the whole time!