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Committee Chair:
Thomas Beha
Cub Master:
Scott Murtha
Assistant Cubmaster:
Steve Becker
Treasurer:
Kristin Rush
Charter Organization:
Walworth United Methodist Church

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Pack meeting summary for May 01 -2009

Walworth Pack 113Cub Scouts, with their families and friends, met at the Freewill Elementary School cafetorium on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 7:09 PM to welcome our new Cub Master Mr. Scott Murtha and Assistant Cub Master Mr. Steve Becker.

Our Tiger Scouts presented our colors, led us in our Pledge of Allegiance to our flag, and the Scout Promise. It was the Tigers first time to do the opening ceremony and they did a fine job.

Cub Master Murtha welcomed everyone to our official cub advancement night. He said all the scouts had worked very hard to earn the badges, loops, arrow points, and ranks that would be awarded tonight. He also commended the parents for their continued support of their scout and the scouting program.

Announcements included:
*Environmental Clean-up on April 25 was a huge success. In an effort to say thank you to the folks who donated to Food-for-Scouting, the same routes were used for the environmental clean-up. The Lion's Club provided McDonald's coupons to thank the scouts for their participation. *District Pinewood Derby was also on April 25 ?. Scout Dad Mike Leckinger was thanked for all his efforts in spearheading our Pack's participation. This year, the two fastest racers in each rank went to the District finals, so we had ten participants.

*Brittany Ambeau, who has been a Girl Scout for 13-years at Wayne Central and organized a collection of "Items for the Troops" as her project toward earning the highest honor in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award, thanked our scouts for all the items they'd donated. A group photo for the newspaper was taken of her with our scouts. *Our Pack strives to have activities for 12-months each year; An events flyer was available:

1. May23 - YMCA sleep over; $15 per person; scout age friends are welcomed; contact Mr. Murtha.
2. June05 - Pack Picnic at Ginegaw Park;6:00- 7:30 PM; Den #1 will set-up; activities to be announced later.
3. June06 - Pack Fund Raiser at Applebees for Pancake Breakfast; parents needed to set-up, serve, and clean-up; each scout has 8 tickets to sell at $5.00; Pack will earn $4 for everyone who eats; May29 is due date for ticket money.
4. - Scout Day at Darian Lake; $15 per ticket; check web-site for details.
5. Webelo Scout Over-night at Camp Babcock-Hovey; July 18-19;
Webelos resident camp will be August 9-14, 2009;
6. July 25 - over-night at the Zoo;
7. August23 - over-night at the Red Wings stadium; pitch tents after the fire-works.

Our feature this Pack meeting was rank advancements, badge presentations, and all the awards the scouts (and their families) worked so hard to achieve. Each of the Dens, also gave a report on the activities they'd done to earn their awards. Congratulations to each and everyone of you.

*Mr. Beha led the scouts in a magical three-part chant that turned out to be "What a goose I am".

* Mr. Beha recently realized that when you get into Boy Scouts, you have to sing a song to get back anything you've left behind, so he led the boys in a rousing rendition of "God Bless America". They are not, however, ready to burn a CD yet.

Our Tiger Den retired our colors and we all dismissed to enjoy popcorn and bug juice, as we congratulated each boy on earning their new rank. (submitted by Kate Chamberlin)

April 3, 2009 Pack Meeting Arrow of Light/Crossover Ceremony

I know you're not supposed to start with: It was a dark and stormy night..., but it really was as the Cub Scouts of Pack 113 and their families dashed into the Freewill cafetorium on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM.

Cub Master Kevin Barci held his "signs up" and after the briefest 17-seconds, all was quiet. Dens 6 and 11 presented our colors and led the scouts in the Pledge to our flag and the Scout Promise.

This evening's main event was the presentation of the Arrow of Light and Crossover of our second year Webelos to Boy Scouts. The following Webelos-2 were introduced as they proceeded onto the stage: Jason Barci, Jacob Beha, Tyler Chamberlin, William Dorfner, Scott Glanzel, Jack Martino, Cody Snyder, Wesley Smith and Zach Wilger

Asst. Cub Master Mr. Bob Carney told of the arduous trail these scouts had traveled to reach this point in their scouting journey: Many moons ago, you entered the Cub Pack. The first challenges you encountered were from the Tiger Den. As you met them, you learned what it means to be a Cub. SEARCH, SHARE, DISCOVER. Then, as a Bobcat, you learned the Law of the Pack and the three words that would inspire you to meet all other challenges: DO YOUR BEST. Having started on the trail, you next sought to join the Wolf Den. Here you were met with twelve challenges, harder than the Bobcat tests, but with the cleverness of the Wolf itself, you met them and continued on your journey.

Now the trail became darker and fainter as you came to the Bear Den. Again twelve challenges were presented before you. As you met each of them, your knowledge grew and your spirit strengthened. It was this strength of spirit, like that of a bear that prompted you to move onward.

As you neared the summit, you joined the Webelos Den. The time of your testing had begun. In the Webelos Den you began to learn about Scouting. Just as you learned the ways of the brave as a Bobcat, Wolf, and Bear, as a member of the Webelos Den you learn the ways of the warrior.

In time, you earned the Webelos badge, blazing the rest of the trail on your own. Tonight, at last you have reached the summit.

Asst. Cub Master Carney continued with The Legend of the Warrior: In the ages past, when the Indian Nations were spread across the land, there was a young member of one tribe called Akela. Akela wished to be a warrior as the older men of his tribe were, but no one would consider him so. "Little Akela, he is too young to join the hunt," they would say. "Too slow to run with the Bobcat Den. Not clever enough to hunt with the Wolf Den. Such a young one is not strong enough to join the Bear Den." No matter how hard Akela worked, all ways were barred to him. But the Old Chieftain of the tribe saw Akela differently than the rest. "The spirit of this young one burns brighter than the largest fire. Akela has served his brethren well for one of his age. The time will come when the tribe will need only that which Akela can give."

One night in the fall during the harvest, a party of warriors was canoeing back to their village after a hunt. On this night, the fog rolled thick across the river. The fog was so heavy; the river branch back to the village was hidden from view. A nearby branch of the river led right down a roaring waterfall. The warriors did not know the safe path to take and were trapped.

Akela had been practicing his hunting skills in the hills above the river and had seen the canoes were in danger. He wrapped an arrow with a piece of deerskin, set it aflame, and shot it into the sky toward the safe river path. The warriors in the canoe saw the flaming arrow through the fog and followed it toward the safe river path and the village.

The warriors went to the Chieftain saying, "We were trapped on the river and the High father sent an Arrow of Light through the sky to guide us." The Chieftain smiled and said, "The sign, which led you to safety, came not from the heavens but from one who you thought was too young to do anything." He brought Akela forward to the surprise of the warriors.

"Akela has proved himself worthy to wear the name of warrior. He has aided his brothers in their time of greatest need. Hereafter, all young members of our tribe shall become warriors only after meeting the challenges of the Arrow of Light.

The Arrow of Light Award is earned by completing a number of requirements, including completion of eight activity badges, participation in camps, hikes and Boy Scout activities, the memorization of the Boy Scout Oath and the Scout Law, as well as the commitment to live by these principles.

As the Webelos lit a candle, the meaning was explained by Den Leaders Mike Dorfner and Heather Glanzel and Asst. Den leaders Scott Snyder and Laurie Smith: The arrow itself points the way to a good life. It pierces a rising sun that symbolizes the constant new challenges provided by Scouting and by life itself. The seven candles in the center represent the seven rays of sunlight: Wisdom, Courage, Self-control, Justice, Faith, Hope, and Love.

Asst. Cub Master Carney with the help of Manny Vilahrino, presented The Arrow of Light plaques with a ceremonial arrow and the Arrow Patch to each of the Webelos-2 standing on stage with their supportive families standing behind them.

The graduated Webelos presented a necklace of an arrowhead and immature eagle feather to the Tiger Cubs as a reminder to strive toward the Arrow of Light and the rank of Eagle Scout. The following Tiger Cubs were introduced by their Den Leader Mrs. Jen Kane and Asst. Den Leader Heidi Sweeney:

Noah Affronti, Lucas Anderson, Anthony French, Justin Jantzi, Robert Kane, Andrew Kovach, Liam Osborn, Kyle Russell, Matthew Sweeney, Johnathan Wheeler, and William Youngman.

Scout Cody Snyder then crossed over the bridge to be welcomed into Boy Scout Troop 127 by Scout Master Mr. Lindahl. Jason Barci, Jacob Beha, Tyler Chamberlin, William Dorfner, Scott Glanzel, Jack Martino, Wesley Smith, Zach Wilger and Manny Vilahrino, crossed over the bridge to be welcomed into Boy Scout Troop 113 by Scout Master Mr. Rutan. Each new scout was presented a neckerchief and epaulets. The parents also crossed over the bridge to join their new Boy Scout and present him with the Boy Scout Handbook.

New Cub Master Scott Murtha read and presented out-going Cub Master Kevin Barci with a proclamation honoring all the self-less time, talent and midnight emails Kevin has dedicated to Pack 113 during his 5-years in the scouting program. 1 year as a Den Leader and the last 4 years as Cub Master

All the younger scouts and parents are to be commended for sitting so still and quietly throughout this very important and solemn rite of passage for our Webelos-2 Scouts.

Den 1 retired our colors. Cake and bug juice completed our very special Arrow of Light and Cross-over Ceremony.

(Submitted by Kate Chamberlin)
Kate Chamberlin has been our official Pack 113 Scribe. Kate was responsible for capturing the details and highlights of our Pack Events for several years. Her writing skills and flare for the dramatics have added color to our event documentation's. Kate impressed us all as she crossed the bridge to join her Boy Scout Tyler. I want to give Kate a big Scouting round of applause and say thank you. I want to give Kate a big Scouting round of applause and say thank you. You truly have "Done Your Best"! Kevin J. Barci, retired Cubmaster

Blue and Gold Banquet Summary

Spring was in the air as the scouts, families and friends of Cub Scout Pack 113 entered the Wayne Central Middle School cafeteria for the annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Friday, March 6, to celebrate the founding of the scout movement by Lord Baden Powell.

Cub Master Kevin Barci's "signs up caught on in only 29-seconds. Room for improvement, but not bad considering the palpable vibes in the air, festive table decorations on the Native American theme, the fragrance of pizza, and best of all, the camaraderie of the assembled people (plus one canine).

Den 1 presented our colors, led the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and the Scout promise. Pastor Watkins from the United Methodist Church of Walworth, our chartering organization, gave the Blessing and the banquet began.

In due time, our tables were cleared of the remnants of dinner and our featured speakers were introduced: Tonia & Michael Loran who work at Ganondagan. They would be speaking about the oral traditions and ceremonies of indigenous people.

Michael's people are of the Northern Peyote tribe in Nevada and shared with us how, instead of wearing badges, patches and pins on a uniform, his ancestors would tattoo their accomplishments on their skin. He told of his ancestors' rites of passage for boys to become accepted as men to hunt and provide for the tribe. To be come accepted as a hunter, a boy would use his bow and arrow to kill small game such as squirrels and rabbits, to give to the elders who were no longer able to hunt. Then, when the boy was about 13-years of age, he would go without his bow and arrow where the deer are to wait in a tree or perch, perhaps for days, for a deer to come near enough for the boy to jump on his "brother's" back and strangle him. The elders would sacrificially butcher the deer and the boy would have to crawl under the up-turn antlers to signify passing through to manhood.

Lacrosse was not played as a sport with protective padding and a small playing field. It was a means of keeping your body fit and trim. The playing field may be many miles wide, such as from Canandaigua Lake to Seneca Lake.

Michael told how the gift of maple syrup was mis-used, so the gift was altered to only come in the early spring and the people would have to boil 40-gallons of the maple sap to get one gallon of sweet maple syrup.

Tonia's people are the Mohawk and her clan is the bear. She introduced her children and noted that it is the belief of her people that during the ninth month of pregnancy, a woman should not eat meat to insure a healthy baby. Also during this time, the father runs every day for the same reason. Apparently it is a good custom, because her children seemed healthy and happy.

Tonia told a story of how her people believe the sharks came into the waters and how butterflies were given as gifts from the Gods.

When she told the tale of the Grass People and the Chief, she came alive and truly became part of the story. As her clear, pleasant voice pronounced in accented English the Grass People taunting the chief, saying: "I am better than you." Her words flowed into the melodic, undulating sounds of an Indian. After the Chief vented his rage by grabbing hands-full of grass and eating it, his tummy began to rumble. Flatulence began to launch the chief all over the place, until he conceded that, indeed, The Grass People were mighty. Evidence of this can be found in the shape of the Yellow Poplar that the chief held onto to keep from being launched thither and yon. As you can imagine, her sound effects were fabulous as they got louder and louder, totally captivating her laughing audience.

Michael and Tonia invited everyone to visit the The Ganondagan State Historic Site: Preserving a Past. Providing a Future: P.O. Box 113, 1488 State Route 444, Victor, New York 14564 0113 phone: (716) 742 1690; www.ganondagan.org (See NOTE below)

Each Den did a short skit, such as a virtual test of the school alert sirens as a test and then what would happen if it were a real emergency, a Native American song about the raccoon with drum and shells (bells) to accompany the song; scouts sitting on a virtual bench until one scout told them it was just a pretend bench, where upon they all tumbled to the floor; and several scouts trying to figure out "Whose tracks are these?" when another scout realizes they are train tracks just as the train comes rumbling through. The skits made a wonderful round-up and finale to a terrific Blue and Gold Banquet.

Many thanks to Blue and Gold Committee Den's 2 & 5 lead by Scott Murtha and Steve Becker; Cub Master Kevin Barci, Committee Chair Tom Beha; and the many folks who worked to make this event so efficient, successful and memorable.

Up-coming events include: -Webelos Crossover - April 3rd - 7pm, Freewill
-Spring Cleanup Day: Saturday, April 25th
-District Pinewood Derby: Saturday, April 25th
-Advancement Night - May 1 st - 7pm, Freewill
-YMCA Overnight: Saturday, May 23rd, 7pm-8am Eastside YMCA - Penfield

From the Blue and Gold Program: Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, said: "I often think that when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big blanket from the light of heaven, but the stars are little holes pierced in that blanket by those who have done good deeds in this world. The stars are not all the same size; some are big, some are little, and some men have done small deeds, but they have made their hole in the blanket by doing good before they went to heaven. Try and make your hole in the blanket by good work while you are on earth. It is something to be good, but it is far better to do good."

-NOTE: The Ganondagan State Historic Site: Trails open year round, 8 a.m. to sunset, weather permitting. * Visitor Center open Tuesday through Sunday 9 5, mid May through the end of October. * Interpreters for Guided Trail walks are available Saturdays 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sundays 12:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. * Group Tours by reservation two weeks in advance. * Admission: $2.00 per adult, $1.00 per child for interpretation of the Visitor Center, Bark Longhouse, and trails. Self guided walks on trails are free. Events have Special admission prices. Ganondagan State Historic Site Preserving a Past. Providing a Future: P.O. Box 113, 1488 State Route 444, Victor, New York 14564-0113: phone: (716) 742 1690 www.ganondagan.org.html has a lot of interesting information. (Summary submitted by Kate Chamberlin)

Jan. 09, 2009 Pack 113 meeting

Fresh, cold flurries swirled in the air as Pack 113 scouts and their families scurried into the Freewill Elementary School Cafetorium at 7:00 PM for a Pack 113 meeting on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.
The scouts were relatively quick to quiet down after Cub master Kevin Barci held his "signs up" and, after 29 seconds, the parents quieted down also.
Den 7 presented our colors and led our Pledge of allegiance to our flag and the Scout Promise.
Cubmaster Barci welcomed everyone to the first Pack meeting of the new year and mentioned several of our up-coming events:
*Polar Panic will be Saturday, Jan. 31 at Sherburne Park (south of Ginegaw Park in Walworth) 9:00-Noon, with check-in at 8:00 AM; a sign-up sheet circulated to register and pay $6 per child (scout or student in grades 1-5); adults, please sign-up to assist; our Seneca (remember, we've been consolidated with other Packs) District will be providing port-a-potties and a large tent; our Pack game will be a "sled pull".
*Scout Leaders' Roundtable is Jan. 13, see Mr. Beha for details.
*Pack Committee meeting is Monday, Jan.19, 7:00 PM, at the Methodist Church, Walworth.
*Pinewood Derby weigh-in will be Friday Feb. 06 from 6-8 PM at the Middle School; Derby is Saturday Feb. 08 from 8:30-1:00 PM; Lowe's demonstrates and sells a tool with several attachments to cut, shape, and finish Pinewood Derby cars; Mrs. Houlihan has the concession stand covered, but volunteer assistants are still needed, please see Mike Leckinger; after this Pinewood Derby, we need a new storage place for the track and timer, please see Cubmaster Barci with your suggestions.
*Bristol Ski evening will be during February bre ak, Wednesday Feb. 18, 4:00-10:00 PM; $30 is a good deal, which includes equipment, lesson, and lift fees; please see Jeff Rush to register. Of particular interest is Bristol's new moving sidewalk that replaces the old rope tow.
*Our collection of empty cans for the deposit money is going well, as Mr. Rush's truck appeared to be full this evening; keep them coming, so we can purchase Class-B tee shirts for all our scouts!
*Appreciation was expressed for such an over-whelming participation in the recent Community Service project of ringing bells for the Salvation Army in December.; the caroling led by Mrs. Lori Smith was great. A letter of thanks was received from the Methodist Church for the Community Service Project of donating toys to the Walworth Food Pantry.
*Webelos Dens 6 and 11 will meet on Tuesday Jan. 13 at 7:00 PM at Freewill. This will be a visit to Troop 113 where the Troop will work on the Ready-man Activity Pin with the boys. Both the Ready-man and the visit to a Boy Scout Troop are requirements for the Arrow of Light.
*For those who like to plan ahead: Webelos resident camp will be August 9-14, 2009. Here is a link to the information that is available so far: http://fingerlakescouncil.orgCSWebelosResidentCamp.htm You can also find out about Cub Adventure Weekends and Day Camps for this summer.

As you might expect, the Den Reports were interesting, fun, and varied in their presentations. Parents: This is the time to spot-light your son, as well as the accomplishments of the other scouts. Your quiet attention during the Den Reports would be greatly appreciated. Among the activities the boys did were Compass Point pin, Scholar pin, numerous belt loops, sledding and other sports. We are especially proud of all our new scouts who have earned their Bobcat Rank.
Prior to Den 7 retiring our colors, Mr. Jeff Rush introduced Mr. Mike Nelson as our guest speaker.
Mr. Nelson is a blacksmith. He displayed numerous items that he or other blacksmiths in the Blacksmith's Guild had made. He showed how the working blacksmith would get his workers attention in the noisy shop by pounding a mallet on the anvil (actually, he just used the table for tonight.). In response to Mr. Nelson's question: Who would like to be a Blacksmith's apprentice? Many scouts' hand shot up into the air. Mr. Nelson explained that they would need to make thousands of hand-forged , square headed nails; come in early to get the fires for the forges started; pump the bellows for hours to keep the forge fire hot enough; keep the water buckets full; run errands; and numerous other chores for several years before they could become a tried and true Blacksmith. It's probably a good thing he didn't ask again if any of the boy still wanted to become a Blacksmith!
A farrier specializes in just horseshoes, but the Blacksmith makes numerous household items, such as curtain pull-backs, decorative items, fire andirons, wrought-iron chairs and hand-rails, along with nails, hammer-heads and other tools needed for other occupations.

Thank you Pack 113 leaders, scouts, and families for another fun filled, informative Pack Meeting. (submitted by Kate Chamberlin)



Photos from Webeloree 2008 at Babcock-Hovey Oct 4,5

Photos from Little Rock Overnight in Buffalo.

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