Blue and Gold - Feb. 16th 2017

IMPORTANT NEWS!! Our Blue and Gold celebration/ Pack meeting is this Thursday February 16th from 7-8:30 pm. For those of you who are not familiar with the Blue and Gold celebration it is when we get together and celebrate the birthday of Scouting.

We will have cake and drinks but are asking that everyone bring a desert to the celebration. 

Luke Kareklas will be a special guest for FUN and EXCITING entertainment. 

Luke is known for his amazing juggling, balloon art and magic. It will be a great and fun time for the boys. Luke will have balloon gifts for all the Scouts and siblings after his show. 

After Luke's show we will have an additional guest that will be joining us to deliver our annual Friends of Scouting presentation. This presentation is about asking for your help in financially supporting local Scouting and to highlight some of the great things happening in Scouting around the area. This year’s presentation takes a closer look at what Scouting means to you and how the gifts raised through this campaign are used to deliver Scouting to young people.

Spring Family Campout 2017

Circle the date on your calendar and join your Pack for a family campout at Tar Hollow State Park on

Friday, April 28^th to Sunday, April 30^th.  Tar Hollow is located near Chillicothe, Ohio.  Check- in will start Friday evening and we will be departing mid-morning on Sunday. Even if you are unable to stay for the whole time, join us when you can.  If any boys have food allergies or need gluten free items please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan the food menu accordingly.

Some activities you can look forward to include BB Guns, Archery, learning to use a compass, fishing, campfire and much, much more.

Friends of Scouting

The Council Friends of Scouting drive will be presented at our Blue and Gold Banquet.  You can still participate and give to this great program that supports our local Scouts.  Please consider donating.  Donations can be given to your Den Leader, Cubmaster, or you can go to the Simon Kenton Council website. 

Some Facts about Friends of Scouting (FOS):

Friends of Scouting (FOS) is an annual fund raising campaign that provides you the opportunity to contribute to Scouting and significantly help offset the cost of programs and services provided locally.

Simon Kenton Council is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization that relies on local contributions to deliver character development programs, camping facilities, youth and adult training, service centers, professional support and so much more.

 Your support of Friends of Scouting is100% tax deductible.

We’re counting on our “Friends” to help fund the programs and services offered locally to more than 23,000 youth in the Simon Kenton Council.