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Welcome to Pack 230!
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 Pack 230 is in Oceanside, NY. We are sponsored by the John A Kissel VFW Post 5199 in Oceanside. We have an active program of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities and meetings.
The pack generally meets on the 3rd Friday of each month unless it’s a holiday. We ususally meet at the Oceansdie School #2 on Terell. At each monthly meeting we recognize the work and achievement of our Cubs as they progress through the many achievement and elective requirements in the program. We are very proud of our active pariticpation in Community Service and Conservation Projects throughout the year!
Pack 230 is a family friendly cub pack. We encourage families to attend the pack meetings together and to participate in many of our activities as a family. Cub Scouting provides wonderful opportunities for cubs and their families to share experiences, work together, and have fun.
Please join us on a great adventure called "Scouting." |
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Conservation Good Turn at Schiff
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Frito Lay and the National Arbor Day Foundation sponsored a joint effort to plant trees in communities across America. Theodore Roosevelt Council applied for a grant of 300 tree seedlings to plant in support of our conservation plan and was awarded the grant in November. Seedlings were planted in accordance with the conservation plan submitted as part of our camp visitation and accreditation process that takes place annually.
Areas at the edge of the activity field and between the campsites were the target areas. Seedlings were planted while in a winter dormant state. Orange flagging tape was tied to each seedling to identify it for campers to avoid pitching tents on top of the seedlings
Packs 109(IQ), Pack 230(IQ), Pack 601 (RR) and Troop 300(IQ) participate in the tree planting. Jim Ferris, an SPD commissioner coordinated the logistics and materials needed for the event. A total of 55 plus youth and adults planted the trees, which were received in a dormant state. After the planting we all enjoyed a BBQ hosted by Pack 109. Scouts who participated received a certificate and Good Turn Patch. |
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Cub/Parent Weekend- 2007
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(Parents Version)
Can a few claps of thunder, or a random bolt of lightening dampen the spirits of Pack 230 when it’s headed for adventure at Cub Parent Weekend? Absolutely not!! Even though the thunderstorm timed itself exactly to our arrival at the campground it ended after a few hours and the sun came out as we started settling in and barbequing hamburgers for our evening meal. Both the parents and boys were excited about all the activities planned for the next day, and they were not disappointed. Our Pack arrived at the dining hall for breakfast dressed in their uniforms and singing our Pack song. Our spirits were high and noticeable throughout the camp. Many of the organizers commented to me on how great a group we had, parents included, because they willingly participated in all of the events. Whether we were fishing, swimming, making a craft, practicing our archery or enjoying an obstacle course, Pack 230 was an example of Cub Scout sportsmanship and enthusiasm.
The parents who attended also did Pack 230 proud when they volunteered at the dining hall for EVERY meal. In fact we had more volunteers than any other Pack and even had one parent who assisted at the fishing activity for an entire afternoon. That is Pack 230 spirit!!
The highlight of the weekend was the big bonfire held on Saturday night. Many of our boys participated in the three skits that were performed by our Pack, and everyone enjoyed the skits that the other Packs did. It was a very special and fun night topped off with an ice cream social. Sunday morning came before we knew it and we were packing up and leaving, but not before we all promised to come back next year to enjoy another weekend of scouting fun.
Cub Parent Weekend
I liked Cub Parent weekend because we got to do many activities and share them with our parents. My favorite was seeing the bullfrogs in the lake. This is what the other kids said. Mateo and Noah liked archery. Austin like archery too and wants to get better at it during summer camp. Chris liked archery and the bullfrogs. Owen liked seeing the frog with the tail. Brett liked the obstacle course because he got to verse his dad. Erik liked playing football in the lake. Zachary liked the religious service because they used the wine to put out the candles! Tommy liked eating. Daniel liked the fishing. David thought swimming was a great way to cool off, and Stefan like the fishing and the swimming. I think everybody liked Cub Parent Weekend and they hope to come back again next year.
By William F (thanks William, you have now completed requirment #8 for Communictor) |
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Move Over Hollywood!
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Move over Hollywood! Ben Stiller isn’t the only one who got to spend “A Night at the Museum”!
Pack 230 spent the evening sleeping at the Museum of Natural History with a life-size blue whale suspended over their heads for company. Unlike the movie the only things that came to life in the museum where the scouts themselves as they explored the dinosaur halls by flashlight and uncovered clues about the many fossils there. The boys and their parents also enjoyed an Imax movie about Dinosaur Hunters and were free to explore several of the unique exhibits open especially for them.
Patrol Billy B. said his favorite part of The Museum of Natural History was the whole trip because we learned alot about all different animals, ways of life, and dinosaurs. He would love to go back again.
This is a fabulous sleep-over experience that the cub scouts and their families thoroughly enjoyed and they are looking forward to more wonderful experiences with this pack throughout the coming year. |
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Memorial Day Weekend
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The cub scouts of Pack 230 in Oceanside learned the true meaning of Memorial this weekend. They helped place American Flags in front of every tombstone at Long Island National Cemetery. This was a truly moving experience and a chance for the boys to realize the ultimate sacrifice these soldiers had made for their country. The boys saw inscriptions at the cemetery that dated back to the Civil War and we reminded them that war is part of our country’s past and present. The boys were proud to honor those men and women who had chosen to serve in the US Armed Forces.
Who is that Cub Scout on the back of the truck? Why that’s no ordinary scout, he was just part of the Memorial Day float that was created by Pack 230 of Oceanside for the parade in their town. The local VFW who chartered our pack gave them permission for the very first float in the Oceanside Memorial Day parade. The pack eagerly seized the opportunity to create a float that represented scouting in their community. The crowds lining the streets were very impressed and scouts were proud to march behind their float carrying the American Flag. |
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Webelos Woods
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The Bears and Webelos of Pack 230 celebrated Mother’s Day weekend in a very special way. They were participating in WEBELOS WOODS, a camping event at the Boy Scout Camp in Wading River. Eight scouts from our Pack attended and got a chance to practice their outdoor skills and to learn some new ones.
Webelos Woods is different from Cub Parent weekend because the boys have to be ranked as Bears or Webelos, and they must pitch their own tents and organize and prepare their own food. This includes making menus, shopping for food, and gathering the equipment needed to prepare everything. It was an important learning experience for everyone.
There were also events scheduled throughout the day so the boys could work on some of the requirements toward their new rank. John R, John C, Billy B, Matthew D and Matthew B, followed the second year Webelos schedule and learned Orienteering and Whittling. The next group of boys including William F, Jack M, and David T followed the first year Webelos schedule to learn about First Aid, and Forestry. All of the boys got to practice their knot tying and took a turn at the archery course.
Our Pack participated in the Cooking Contest and won third place for an apple cobbler cooked in a Dutch Oven on the fire. The boys also helped make “Easy Potato Packets” and baked brownies in a homemade cardboard reflector oven. Many people commented on the delicious aromas coming from our campsite and wondered how there could be the smell of brownies in the middle of the woods!
Despite a little bit of rain, which thankfully held off until after the Saturday night campfire, the weather was beautiful and everyone had a wonderful time. For those of you who haven’t yet gone to Webelos Woods, mark your calendars for next year! It is a great scouting experience that shouldn’t be missed.
by Priscilla B |
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ALOHA!
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On Sunday, February 11, 2007, Oceanside Cub Pack 230 celebrated the birthday of Cub Scouts by having their annual Blue and Gold Dinner. This year the pack was treated to an "Aloha Cub Scouts" theme. Due to the hard work of many volunteers throughout the pack, the Oceanside Lutheran Church was transformed into "Hawaii" with elaborate decorations.
Each den received recognition for their hard work earning their next rank. There were many excited families looking on as their scouts earned the badges of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelo. Each and every boy in the Webelos II den earned the prestigious "Arrow of LIght," the highest award possible for a cub scout. Members of Pack 230 and their families were witness to all of the Webelos II den bridging over to Boy Scouts with a welcome from Troop 517. The pack celebrates their path onto Boy Scouts.
Just after all of these boys celebrated their rank achievements, guest were treated to delicious food. The DJ set up for such fun. The Scouts and their families enjoyed many different dances and contests, including the limbo, mummy wrapping and parent/son dance contests. The smiles were abundant. As the raffles and 50/50 prizes were awarded, all guests waited anxiously for their numbers to be announced. Great prizes were given to the winners! A fantastic time was had by all. ALOHA!
written by Denise H. |
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A SCOUT IS REVERANT
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Scout Sunday was celebrated at Oceanside Lutheran Church. Over 40 scouts and their families gathered in honor of this year’s 97th Boy Scout Week celebration. By attending religious services every Scout gets the opportunity to demonstrate by his own actions that he is living up to the Scout Law and Oath, that a Scout is reverent and that he does his duty to God.
All Scouts in attendance received a Scout Sunday patch. Congratulations to Thomas, Jack, William and Austin on receiving thier religious awards and knots during the Sunday morning services at OLC. Every year Pack 230 chooses a different church to offer our scouts and families a glimpse into different faiths and styles of worship. |
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Cub Scouts get upclose feel for Veterans sacrifices
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Forty six scouts and family of Cub Scout Pack 230 of Oceanside made a trip to Battleship Cove, in Fall River, Massachusetts during Veteran’s Day weekend, to explore the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships. After touring the battleship Massachusetts, destroy Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr, submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 and 796, and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee, the scouts, their parents and adult leaders spent the night on board the battleship Massachusetts in the actual crew bunks. This was truly a unique experience for all.
Battleship Cove’s Nautical Nights program included a history presentation of 'Big Mamie' with a question and answer session by a vet who served on the ship from the time it was commissioned until 10 days after decommission. The scouts also enjoyed a major motion picture, knot tying and exploration of ships including the engine rooms, sick bay and the brig. The trip enabled the scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars. |
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Webelos Campout
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Our den camped out in Ms. Lisa B's backyard in tents. We learned how to cook hamburgers and hot dogs, we did a sock puppet show, made puppets out of brown paper bags, and learned about fire safety. We did a lot of our requirements. We all had a good time doing it also. The people who attended were John R, Tyler V, Matthew D, Matthew B, Chris T, Brian M, Nicholas T, James T and Kaitlyn T. We also want to thank Ms. B for letting us camp out in her backyard, Mr. M and Andrew T for teaching us how to camp out and for having a good time.
By Billy B (thanks Billy, you have now completed requirment #8 for Communictor) |
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GO YANKEES!
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On September 24th Yankee fans of Pack 230 and their friends and family took a "Behind The Scenes Tour" at Yankee Stadium. Our tour started in the Press Box and pretended to be from different area newspapers and radio shows. As we ventured out to Monument Park a scout asked who is Thurman Munster. (getting Thurman Munson mixed up with Herman Munster). At Monument Park is an area dedicated to the great legends of Yankee Baseball such as Babe Ruth and a 9-11 Memorial Tribute.
Next the group was headed to the warning track on the field. Many of the boys got there picture taken in the 339 ft. area wall. Next on the agenda was getting to it in the Yankee Dugout. Yes, the boys got to sit where Joe Torre, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano, Mariano Rivera, and the rest of the team sits. The main highlight of the tour was the surprise of being able to visit the inside of the Yankees Dressing Room. Our guide told us of many stories of locker history such as the only empty locker is that of the late Thurman Munson. Unfortunately no pictures could be taken in this area, so those of us who went will have a lasting picture inside their head.
Next on our stop was the Luxury Suites. The boys were very impressed with not only the great view from the outside, but how "cool" the indoor area was. After all this walking the boys got to take a break at the "Pinstripe Club" and have a seat on the large baseball glove bench. Assistant Cubmaster Andy played the part of our waiter during this time. The last part of the tour was in the "Great Moments Room", here we watched a movie about great moments in Yankee History. many of us were trying convince Cubmaster Tony to a Blue Gold at the stadium. As parting gifts and a way to say thanks for coming all in attendance got souvenir Yankee hats. At the time of this tour the Yankees were heading to the post season, so Lets go Yankees!! |
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Wild Weekend at Hershey Park
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The last weekend of August, Pack 230 went to Hershey Park, Pennsylvania. We went there for the Boy Scout Wildlife Weekend. We went on a lot of good rides. We set up our camp at Hershey High Meadow Campground at about 4:00. We played Ultimate Frisbee while we were at the campsite. We got a free preview of Hershey Park after that. There were lots of fun rides at Hershey Park. There were roller coasters that were really fast and went upside-down like the sidewinder. There were swings and other kiddy rides too.
Pack 230 went on the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour. It was funny because it had singing cows. We learned how Hershey chocolate was made. And when it was over we got a treat. When we were back at the campsite, we played Man Hunt. The campsite gave us breakfast. We also went on a ride called Frog Hopper. We also pretended to eat a fake twizzler. We went to the Hershey Park zoo. We saw lots of cool animals like the gray wolf, peregrine falcon, bobcat, red-tailed hawk, buffalo, and many others. Hershey Park was really fun.
We also had really cool shirts that had the scouts and siblings picture on them and the back said 'Yes, We are Pack 230'. Lots of people in the park commented on how great the shirts were.
Seth D., Austin C., Stefan B., Thomas M., Zachary WD., Tommy T., William F., James T., and Chris T. and siblings Katie F., Alex M., Katie T., Michael WD., and Nick T. all went to Hershey Park.
By Chris T (thanks Chris, you have now completed requirment #8 for Communictor) |
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OUT AT SEA!
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On August 5, 2006, at approximately 4:00pm Pack 230 of Oceanside, along with friends and family members, set sail on Capt. Pete's Fishing Boat from Freeport, ny. It was great because so many people showed up and the weather was perfect. Everyone had a great time fishing for fluke and flounder. Some people caught crabs and sea robins. Each one of us was given our own fishing pole. My fishing pole even had bait on it! It wasn't long before i caught a sea robin. Sea Robins are not edible, so I threw it back in the water.
The ride was a little rocky, the boat was shaking, and some people got sea sick. I'm glad I didn't get sick!! We ate lunch, had snacks, and drinks on the boat. my friends and I from den 6 had fun playing around on the upper deck. The boat sailed around Long Island, and returned back to Freeport at approximately 4:00 pm. It was 4 hrs. of fun. I think everyone had a fun time out on Capt. Petes Fishing Boat (except for those who got sea sick ofcourse). I Cant wait to go again next summer .
BY Tyler V
(thanks Tyler, you have now completed requirment #8 for Communictor) |
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CUB/PARENT WEEKEND FUN!
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Schiff Scouting Reservation was the scene this past weekend for Oceanside Pack 230 and the fun that would soon follow during Cub/Parent Weekend.
On Friday night, after check-in, the boys, along with their parents, arrived and helped set up their campsites. Some of the families opted to take advantage of the tents that were set up by Schiff, while others helped pitch their own. That night, the boys frollicked through the woods, built a campfire, had marshmallows, played manhunt, and played throughout the night. The next day, the boys would follow a schedule provided by the weekend organizers.
Saturday morning came bright and early the next day with an opening flag ceremony, quickly followed by breakfast. Food for the weekend was provided by Schiff, but that didn't excuse the boys. At every meal, a boy and their parent had to act as waiters/busboys, setting and after eating, cleaning their tables.
Following breakfast, first order of business was the boys joining the polar bear club. Our pack was the first to go swimming in the lake. Braving the cold waters, the boys splashed their way around the lake. I doubt that any boy that may have been a bit tired before entering the water was wide awake now.
Following swimming, the boys showed off their athleticism by tackling the obstacle course. Events included ring toss, weaving through cones, rope ladder, balance beam, moving bricks, jumping over a wall, then a sprint to the finish line to "save the princess." Both boys and their parents participated in this activity, which worked up quite a sweat.
Time for a cool down with Archery. The boys, soon followed by their parents, took their turns pretending to be Robin Hood and trying their best to hit the bull's eye. Many of the boys shot well and many of the parents also enjoyed the activity.
Next up was the Water Brigade. This activity served only 1 purpose, to get the boys wet and cool them off. First, they played a variation of the game "duck, duck, goose," called "dry, dry, wet." This was followed by a tug-of war. The game of the day, however, was the free-for-all where everyone had a bucket and chased everyone around the field soaking everyone and everything.
Whew. Time to dry off and eat lunch. Again, the boys helped with lunch by acting as waiters & busboys.
A "friendly" game of volleyball was next on the agenda. Scouts vs. Parents. The parents tried their best to keep pace, but the scouts proved to be a bit too strong, with the scouts inching past their parents.
The same teams competed against each other in a game of kickball, but with the same results, with the scouts narrowly beating their parents.
A brief intermission followed, with the boys heading back to their camps to rest up from their busy day. Their day was not over, however. All the boys found snakes in one of the cabins. No, not real ones, but they painted snakes as part of their arts & craft projects.
The last planned activity of the day was fishing. Nearly all the boys caught at least one fish, with several of the boys catching 2 or more. None of the fish were keepers, so they all had to be thrown back into the lake.
Following dinner, there were religious services of all faiths and then the boys headed down to a campfire, where all the boys from the different packs performed skits as entertainment. We don't want to tell you what our skit was, but we can say that whenever we hear the word "Orlando," we won't just think of Disney any longer.
What's best to cool you down after a bonfire? Ice cream, of course. Back at the dining hall, ice cream sundaes were made for everyone.
With their bellies full of ice cream, back to our campsites the boys went, where again they played and ran around and enjoyed their time spent together.
Again, morning came up early. Following breakfast, the boys walked the campsite, picking up all the garbage and practiced the "Leave No Trace" guidelines. We left the site cleaner than when we arrived. Then, we broke camp tired, but happy, following a family-friendly outing that our boys were gratious enough to bring their parents along.
Boys & parents who attended the weekend were as follows:
Stefan, Adela & Stefan B.;
Austin & Debbie C.;
Christopher & Karen D.;
Matthew & Michael D.;
JT & Donna D.;
William, Priscilla & Tony F.;
Thomas & Tommy M.;
Tommy, Charlie & Kathy T.;
James, Chris, Andrew & Jennifer T.;
Zachary & Wendy W-D |
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Pack 230 Learns About Conservation
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 June 12th, was moving day for a 30 foot blue spruce tree that once belonged to the Aebly Family of Island Park. The family planed on expanding their house, but didn't want to destroy the beautiful tree. So, the Aebly family donated the tree to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) at Tanglewood Preserve. Where the tree can still grow prosperously and be enjoyed by others to come for many years. Oak Grove Tree Spade and Nursery of Huntington donated the moving services for the sixty-five year old beautiful tree. Members of Oceanside Pack 230 were invited to a wonderful learning process. The scouts thought it was "cool" to watch. Members of the press were on hand, and the boys were more than happy to smile for the camera.
Members of the Pack in attendance: Assistant Cubmasters Andy T and Tom M., Weblos Leader Jen T, Bear Den Leader Tami M, Pack Tool Guy: Bob H., Wolf Den: Austin C, James T, Bear Den: Thomas M, Weblos I: Chris T.; siblings Katie T, Alex M and from Troop 332 Boy Scout Nick T. |
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PACK 230 SALUTES OUR FALLEN HEROES
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Memorial Day is the national holiday when it is our duty as a citizen of this great country to take a moment out of our busy life schedules to honor and pay tribute to our fallen American heroes - soldiers and family members who so bravely and gallantly served our country's military, and whose candle of life on this plane burns no longer.
Members of our Pack began their Memorial Day Weekend early on Saturday morning a little after 6:30 a.m. with Scouts, along with their parents and siblings, flagging the graves of the veterans at Long Island National Cemetery. Twenty one members, which included pack leaders and honored guests, with great reverence and respect, took bundles of flags out of bins and placed a single flag before each of the veterans' graves. To thank the boys for their participation, the cemetery provided patches.
For those interested, next Saturday, starting at 8:00 am, the cemetery invites scouts and their families to return to remove the flags so that they may be used for future dates.
Members of the pack who attended this solemn occasion were:
WOLVES: Austin C., Tommy T., and James T., Zach W-D
BEARS: William F., Thomas M.
WEBELOS: Christopher T.
LEADERS: Committee Chair Debbie C., Cubmaster Tony F., Assistant Cubmasters - Richard D., Thomas M. & Andrew T.,
Webelos Den Leader Jennifer T., Wolf Den Leaders - Kathy T. & Wendy W-D
Sibling Assistants - Andrew Mc, Alex M., Kaitlyn T. & Michael W-D
Guests -
Laura and Jennifer D representing the VFW Post 5199 Women's Auxiliary group |
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ROUGHING IT WITH PACK 230 at "FOREST OF FANTASY"
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On May 12, scouts and parents from Pack 230, along with hundreds of other scouts and parents from other packs from all over Nassau County, went camping for the weekend at Schiff Scout Reserve in Wading River. The event is known as Webelos Woods and its purpose is to introduce the young boys to the joys of outdoor camping and to also prepare them for the next step in their scouting experience, Boy Scouts.
Braving the sputtering rain on Friday night, the boys all helped in setting up camp. From carrying their own equipment the 1/4 mile each direction from the car to the campsite, pitching their own tents and setting up the dining fly/area and preparing a hamburger & hot dog dinner.
On Saturday morning, the boys moved to their next stations, where they learned about proper cooking procedures when camping to avoid getting hurt and keeping their cooking areas free from unwanted guest from nature. Then they moved to the campfire demonstration, where they had a competition to see which group could build the first teepee campfire. They also learned proper procedures for setting up a campsite and tying knots.
The next station had the boys sit down with a EMT personnel volunteer to learn about how to give first aid. They learn about treating burns, cuts, sprains, and other ways to help others when danger is around them. The last order of (the "Arrow") business was the archery range. There, like at the BB range, the boys first got a lesson in proper safety procedures when handling a bow and arrow. Then, like Robin Hood, they took their aim at the targets. All the boys hit their targets and earned their Archery Belt Loop.
The sun was setting, but the excitement was building as the boys headed back to camp to prepare dinner for the cooking contest. Beef Stew was the main course of the evening, with the boys all helping by peeling the vegetables, cutting the meat, and preparing dinner. A lot of time and care with put into this event and it showed, as Pack 230 won the cooking contest.
Following dinner, a bonfire and skit show was the evening's entertainment. Every pack performed a short skit to the delight of the other packs as the bonfire lit the sky. To celebrate the theme "Forest of Fantasy,” many of the boys brought costumes. One of our boys, Chris D., won 2nd place in the costume contest.
Now, the day was winding down and time to head back to the campsite. Before lying down to sleep, the boys participated in another campfire tradition, S’mores. I can’t tell how many the boys were able to eat, but no one went to bed hungry that night.
The next morning came bright and early as Webelos Woods was preparing to close. Our boys enjoyed themselves and did a fantastic job, not only with their participation in Webelos Woods, but with repsenting our pack and making us all proud.
BULLY goes out to all the boys who participated in this year’s Webelos’ Woods:
1st year Webelos –
Matthew B. w/ mom Lisa; John C. w/ dad Michael; Chris T. w/dad Andrew; Tyler V. w/ mom Phyllis;
2nd year Webelos –
Chris D. w/mom Karen; JT w/mom Donna; Ryan S. w/ Bob, Thomas W w/dad Ed; Patrick Mc w/grandfather Bob |
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Pack 230 Adopts a TIGER
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 Durning April Pack Night scouts and parents cast votes by using nickles for their favorite choice: Tiger, Snake or Bear. Tiger won by a hair. Zeff is an 11 year-old female tiger, weighing 290 lbs. She is very energetic and friendly with a sweet temperament and will sometimes prance about when she gets excited about a new toy or her dinner. She was adopted through the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo. |
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PACK 230 GET TANGLED AT EARTH DAY
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Members of Pack 230 spent Earth Day 2006 at the Tanglewood Preserve Science Center. Tanglewood Preserve is a 17 acre preserve with two ponds and three buildings. Nassau County had the park for over 20 years, but it recently has fallen into disrepair due to budgetary constraints. Throughout the rainy afternoon, members of Pack 230 acted like little busy beavers clearing their appointed section of trash, other unwanted waste products, and dead branches, which were to be used by the CSTL for other purposes. The boys enjoyed showing off how dirty they could get and how strong they were as they cleared the debris. Other activities included planting of trees to regenerate the Preserve.
Nassau County park will also become the new headquarters of CSTL.
Food and beverages were provided courtesy of Outback Steak House.
Members of the Pack who attended are as follows:
Tigers: Austin C, Tommy T, James T.; Wolf: Tommy M.;
Bear: Chris T.; Assistant Cubmasters Andy and Tom, Committee Chair Debbie, Den Leaders: Jenn and Kathy
Recent Pack 230 Alumni in attendance included: Nicholas T. & Alex O.
In addition, the boys received free T-shirts for their participation, courtesy of Good Turn America |
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PACK 230 IS PROUD TO BE A QUALITY UNIT AND HAVE 100% BOYS LIFE
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Pack 230 Goes For An Encore
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March 31st was the Lacrosse Scout Day at Hofstra University. Late in the afternoon that Friday, Pack 230 received a phone call from Hofstra to come down and please take part in the flag ceremony. Without hesitation the pack said yes and scrambled to get the ball rolling. Leadership ran down to School #2 and picked up the pack banner and both the pack flag and American flag. Members of the pack met at 7:00 pm at Shuart Stadium to prepare for the event. This is the second time in which Pack 230 has been asked to be the color guard and it is truly an honor! All the boys love getting out on the field and showing their pack pride and dedication to scouting. Due to the fact that Pack 230 was at the game, the Pride (Hofstra) won against the Tigers (Towson), the score was 10-9. |
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SCOUTING FOR FOOD
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 The boys of Oceanside Pack 230 completed their Scouting for Food Drive. The boys were responsible for going door-to-door in their local community and leaving brown paper bags for their neighbors. The bags had instructions to have families donate non-perishable food and toiletry items, which were to be donated to St. Anthony's Food Pantry. The level of generousity was contagious, as our boys were able to collect 1,100 lbs. for the benefit of those less fortunate families of our community. |
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Pack 230 Goes to the Circus
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 Members of Pack 230 went to the Nassau Coliseum to see a presentation of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus. Many of the scouts went to the pre-show events as fun and fitness and seeing the animals up close. This year’s circus theme was “Do Something Different Today.” Some of the highlights of the circus were Hercules the Strong Man, 7 motor cycles driving at once driving in a sphere, the clowns and of course the elephants! It was a great night out with the family. In fact the pack had a total of 81 people (including family and friends) attended Sunday night March 19th’s performance. All of the boys from Pack 230 received an official Ringing Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus patch to add to their vest. Hopefully next year we will see some Lions, Tigers and Bears and even a few Webelos. |
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Scout Sunday
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Feb 5, 2006- members of Oceanside Pack 230 were in full "mass" at St. Anthony's RC Church for a day designated as Scout Sunday.
Dressed in full uniform and holding our unit's banner, our Tigers lead the Scouts' parade in during the processional. What followed was a brief welcome and introduction made by the preist, who revealed that he too was a Cub Scout from Queens Village.
Following the homily, several members of our Pack received religious awards to recognize their achievements during the previous year.
Boys who received the Fun & Faith Day Patch included:
Tigers - Austin C. & James T.;
Wolves - Jack M. & Thomas M.;
Bears - Chris T.
2nd Year Webelos - Ryan M. & Nick T.
Scout who received the Light of Christ Award:
James T.
Scout who received the Parvuli Dei: Chris T., Nick T.
Boys who attended the mass and received their Scout Sunday Patch are as follows:
Tigers: Kevin B., Stefan B., Austin C., James T, Tommy T.
Wolves: William F., Jack M.. Tommy M.
Bears: John C, Matthew D., Chris T.
1st Year Webelos: James D.
2nd Year Webelos: Ryan M., Alex O., Nick T.
We were please to have a Wolf scout from another pack and Katrina, a girl scout join the scout processional.
Many families opted to continue in sharing the day with each other by attending the Kiwanis' annual Pancake Breakfast, whose proceeds were used by Kiwanis to foster community service and other charitible deeds.
Those of you interested in learning more about receiving religious awards, please speak with Tami M.
Please note - If you were unable to attend the ceremony; Scout Sunday may be as simple as the Scouts just attending a religious service of their choice in uniform. Anything beyond that, which you may want to include in a service, must be approved from the presiding priest, rabbi or minister. Please speak with Tami to discuss in advance. |
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