Members List:

Committee Chair:
Thomas Beha
Cub Master:
Kevin Barci
Assistant Cubmaster:
Lori Smith
Treasurer:
Kristin Rush
Awards:
Maureen Houlihan
Charter Organization:
Walworth United Methodist Church

Updated on June 4th, 2008.

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Pack Meeting May 16, 2008 Summary

Scouts with their families and friends arrived in a timely fashion to the Friday, May 16, 2008 Cub Scout Pack 113 Meeting held in the Freewill Elementary School cafeteria. Scouts and adults reacted to Cub Master Kevin Barci's signs-up in record time; however, more seconds need to be shaved to achieve "instant quiet".

Den 1 did a good job of presenting our colors and leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag and the Cub Scout Promise.

Cub Master Barci introduced Bob Carney and announced that he would be our new Assistant Cub Master. Out-going Assistant Cub Mistress Lori Smith, shook his hand and greeted him warmly, wishing him the best of luck.

Mrs. Kristen (Ludwig) Rush was welcomed as our newest registered scouter and thanked for becoming our new Pack Treasurer.

Cub Master Barci then called each den with their parents to the stage to present their hard earned rank advancement badges, neckerchiefs, arrow points, service pins and quite a few special awards. The World Conservation Award and "Leave-No Trace" Award had been earned by the scouts in Den 7. Several scouts in the Pack had earned their Cub Scout Religious knot or second year program participation pin.

Webelos Jacob and Jack were recognized for their school recycling project. They organized having the empty milk cartons collected in special bins in the lunch room and encouraged everyone to continue recycling at home.

Cub Master Barci announced up-coming events: 5/18 Scout Sunday 11 AM @ Walworth United Methodist Church - this was rescheduled; 5/19 Committee Meeting 7 PM @ Methodist Church - Recharter and plan the summer events; 6/06 Pack Picnic with fun and games, 5 PM @ Casey Park - We need 3 volunteers to help Kevin plan this event; 6/11 Scout Recruitment Training Seminar - We need 2 volunteers to help Kevin plan this event; 6/20 - 7/3 Darien Lake Scout Days - July Cub Scout Day Camps - 3 weekly sessions; 7/12-13 Cub Adventure Weekend Camping at Babcock-Hovey; 7/13 Scout Night @ Rhino Soccer Game - Den Leaders collect money and get it to Kevin; 7/19-20 Cub Adventure Weekend Camping at Babcock-Hovey; 8/3-8 Webelos Scout Resident Camp at Babcock-Hovey; 8/17-19 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session #1 at Babcock-Hovey; 8/21-23 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session #2 at Babcock-Hovey - Register with Kevin for all summer camps; 8/22 Festival in the Park Parade - more details will be emailed as it becomes available; 8/23 Scout Night @ Red Wings Game & Sleep Over - Den Leaders collect money and get it to Bob Carney.

Mr. Marc Youngman, one of our resident Volunteer Firemen, explained the terms of engagement for our very special visitors and, in due time, he received a phone call announcing their arrival. Our scouts and scouters trooped out of the cafeteria in an orderly, single file. Once on the hill north-west of the gym, we could hear a definite thump, thump, coming at us from the south. It circled the school and we could see it was the Mercy Flight Central helicopter. It landed near the former tennis courts with a loud chuck-chuck-chuck of the four rotary blades. Once the blades had completely stopped and drooped slightly as if relaxing after a heavy work-out, Mr. Youngman led the troops down the hill to meet Chris O’Brien, EMT-P (flight para-medic); Gerard Watkins, RN-EMT-P (flight nurse); and Jeff Mizerak, Chief Pilot-Rotary Wing.

The body of the helicopter was painted white, the top red with four, silvery 16-foot rotary blades over the cab, and the tail was blue. A smaller, enclosed "box fan" was mounted on the tail to keep it from spinning like a frisbee. The medic symbol of a snake winding up a torch in front of a blue "x" was on the side. Later, we learned that the runners or skids not only have a devise to cut wires in case of getting tangled up, but they collapse if the helicopter lands too hard. The pilot's seat will also collapse on impact, which is designed to protect him from spinal injuries if the craft crashes.

This helicopter is one of four medical choppers based next to the airport in Canandaigua. The entire bottom of this small helicopter is the fuel tank. When completely full of 110-gallons of a kerosene blend of fuel, it weighs 748-pounds. The pilot must take into consideration not only how much fuel is left and needed to get to the hospital, but also the weight of the remaining fuel and the weight of the patient and the weights of the attending medics. The helicopter can not lift up if it is carrying too much weight.

The body of the craft contains a well stocked medical chest with numerous specialized medical equipment and can certainly save a life as it races at up to 120-knots an hour (132-miles per hour) toward a given hospital. Following a rousing, group “thank you” to the Mercy Flight attendants, to the West Walworth Fire Department for setting up the landing cones, and to Mr. Youngman, Mr. Youngman led our troops in an orderly fashion back to the top of the hill to watch Mercy Flight Central take off. The motor hummed, then it thump-thumped as the blades became horizontal, and finally, they curved up with an increasingly loud chuck-chuck-chuck as it lifted up, up, and away. Chief Pilot Jeff circled the school, gave a hearty wave with is arm, and Mercy Flight Central sped off into the sunset to save a life.

The visit left us awed by the mission of Mercy Flight Central, amazed by the skill and expertise of the pilot and attendants, and a good feeling that, should we need help, we won’t be afraid to fly in this bird of mercy.

Back in the cafeteria, Den 2 retired our colors, Cub Master Barci dismissed the troops, and we all fell-to on the punch and cookies while bubbling with excitement for another really cool Pack Meeting.

Thank you, Mr. Barci , Mr. Youngman, and all the folks who make our Pack Go and Grow! (submitted by Kate Chamberlin)

Pack 113 meeting April 04-2008

Cub Master Kevin Barci quietly made the "signs up". The scouts settled down in their dens. The parents eventually realized the meeting had begun. Den 7 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Scout Promise.

Den reports included the numerous events the 2nd-year Webelos attended with the Troop 113, camping, Pinewood Derby participation, ski belt loops, Citizen, Craftsman, pins, setting up a terrarium, making a periscope, other awards and several rank advancements. A few of the dens brought samples of their work and the "Ready Men" demonstrated how to carry an injured buddy. All in all, a very busy time for Pack 113 scouts!

Did you know that it takes a freight train the length of 18 football fields to stop? The guest speakers were Lenny Feldman, John Tellaricco, and Harry Dayton from the CSX (formerly the Chesapeake and Ohio) Railroad. Engineer Tellaricco emphasized how important it was to "Look! Listen! And Live!" as well as "Tracks are for trains, not for kids!" during his presentation, video, and question period. The presentation is part of the "Operation Life Saver" program, emphasizing "Education, Engineering, and Enforcement". We each received a die-cut "railroad track" bookmark to take home. Thank you gentlemen for taking the time to bring train safety to us up-close and personal.

Each Den had brought in pop cans to help raise money for our track timer and scout events. Congratulations…we're all the winners for your efforts. Lori Smith and Steve Becker captured a Pack 113 photo portrait and it shall soon be posted.

The snack and chat-time was, as always, a popular activity, prior to cleaning up to "leave No Trace" and returning home to work on more scout projects, events, and rank advancements.

Photos from Little Rock Overnight in Buffalo.

The Boy Scouts of America has announced a new collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entitled Ready Kids. Ready Kids is designed to help parents/teachers educate children about the importance of being prepared for emergencies through animations and games. Check it out at: http://www.ready.gov/kids/index.html

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