SPRING CAMPOUT! April 19-21

It is time to register for our spring campout! We spoke with the event coordinator and this sells out VERY QUICKLY. We have listed information about each event below. Please plan on signing up TONIGHT to ensure your spot for the weekend.  Please reach out to Sam or Molly Mettauer with additional questions. Thank you!

Fish-N-Fun Day – Saturday (April 20)

Cost: $35/attendee -ANYONE is available to attend

Register ASAP through hyperlink above. If you are attending Parent-N-Pal, do not register for Fish-N-Fun day, too.

Additional information:

• Lunch is provided by local restaurant.
• Attendees will have access to fish all day.
• Attendees will be assigned groups (based on Pack/Den information) to rotate through various activities. Including but not limited to: archery, bb guns, fishing, learning about horses, and more!

Parent-N-Pal – Friday through Sunday (April 19-21)

Cost: $75/attendee (ONLY Scouts and their parent(s) are eligible to camp overnight.**

Register ASAP through the hyperlink above. The event coordinator waits until all spots are filled and then will assign us together to the best campsite to fit our attendees.

Daily Information:

• Friday: Families should bring picnic lunch for dinner.
• Saturday: same itinerary as Fish N Fun day. All meals are provided and there will be an additional event after Fish-N-Fun day participants leave. (planning for movie under the stars or something similar)
• Sunday: Breakfast provided.

**We understand the cost is more expensive than our typical campouts. If the price is prohibitive, please let us know. There are potentials for assistance through our District.

Look forward to camping with you!

Sam Mettauer

[email protected]
214.499.7692

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Scout Sunday is a week away on February 25 at First United Methodist Church Richardson. FUMCR is a great partner and host for Pack 751 Richardson, so let’s support the day with a great show.

Our Scouts will help by being door greeters, passing out service bulletins, and assisting ushers during the service. There are four services to support: 8:45 AM, 9:45 AM, and two at 11 AM. Please wear your full class A/field uniform for this day and plan to show up about 25 minutes before the service start time to help. Please consider joining for the entire morning or for the service that fits your schedule best. We’d like to see us have at least 10 scouts for each service.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EAFAA2FABF85-48023775-scout

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As part of our campout, we will participate in the Fish N Fun Day on Saturday, April 20, with Parent N Pal Weekend. That will include horseback riding (second grade and older), fishing, BB guns (first grade and older), games, bows and arrows, and more for Scouts and their families. The cost is TBD and the location is Clements Scout Ranch/ Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp, 11217 FM 2970, Athens, TX 75751. All youth must attend with an adult. 

Friends and siblings are invited to come on Saturday for Fish N Fun Day; however, only currently registered Scouts and parents can participate in the Parent-N-Pal Weekend. We are awaiting clarification/exceptions to this for our Pack from the Council Executive.

Be on the lookout for the registration email and additional information. 

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A cornerstone of Scouting is giving back to our communities and helping others. Pack 751 will do that from 9:45 AM to noon, on Saturday, March 23, at Trusted World.

Trusted World is a nonprofit that provides the best resources, at no cost, to organizations and individuals working on someone else’s behalf. For example, a school counselor who learns of a family’s job loss might reach out to Trusted World for job interview clothes for the parent, warm coats for the kids, and food for the family.

What makes volunteering at Trusted World so special is that kids are welcome to participate, too! In fact, their help is invaluable. This is a rarity!

Please arrive at 9:45 AM at Trusted World, 613 Easy Street, Garland, TX, and let Leah Glaser know you are going: [email protected].

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This is a pot-luck event, so please use our Sign-up Genius to bring a dish to share. We will eat, reconnect with each other, and take part in Scout activities. We also invite parents to get involved and learn about the wonderful opportunities during our pack social. We thrive on volunteer power and the more, the merrier! Learn more about Pack 751 engagement on our website.

In the meantime, please peruse our new website pack751richardson.com. There, you can learn more about our pack activities, particularly popcorn sales and storefront shifts, which are available in September and October.

See you soon!

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Most Scouts will tell you that their favorite part of the program is the camping. This fall, Pack 751 Richardson is headed to Camp James Ray for two nights of outdoor fun, Friday, Sept. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 1. The location, 2026 Mill Creek Rd., Pottsboro, TX 75076, is about 75 miles northeast of ACM and sits on Lake Texoma. Camp James Ray has lots to offer and we will be playing field games, hiking, canoeing, and if you like to fish, bring your fishing pole!

This is a pack-wide event, from Lions to Arrow of Light, and a family event, so all parents and siblings are encouraged to attend. Arrival time is anytime after 3PM on Friday with departure no later than 11 AM on Sunday. There is no fee to attend.

The paperwork – oh, the paperwork! Every family must fill out the Pack 751 Fall Campout Registration Form so we have an accurate headcount. As mentioned in that form, we must have three other forms from you, too. Please complete, don’t date them so we can use them all year, and send to your den leader before the campout:

1. Medical forms A & B are required for every adult and child (please don’t date)
2. Commitment to Transport is required for each minor (please don’t date)
3. Photo Release is optional but makes our lives easier as we snap pics of Scouts having fun (please don’t date)

IMPORTANT: Please also read our updated document, Camping Rules, Packing Checklist, and Campfire Safety. (Excerpt is below!)

In an upcoming den meeting or call, your den leader will cover specific planning items, like den meals, activities, and to answer your questions. If you need anything else, please reach out to our outdoor activities chair, Sam Mettauer. A lack of camping equipment should not be a deterrent from attending any event. The Pack has a limited supply of gear, if you need to borrow something let him know.

Here’s a good roundup of what to pack, excerpted from Camping Rules, Packing Checklist, and Campfire Safety:

Camping equipment:

* Tent with stakes (in case it is windy)
* Waterproof ground cloth or plastic tarp for under tent
* Sleep bag and pillow (cot or thermarest, if desired)
* Cup, bowl, plate, and silverware

Clothes:

* Class A uniform and Class B shirt
* Poncho or raincoat
* Warm jacket or coat
* Warm PJs or sweatshirt and sweatpants
* Underwear and socks (bring extras!)
* Durable shoes (hiking shoes if you have them. If not, just make sure they have good tread on them)
* Hat offering sun protection
* Shirts and shorts/pants. Bring some items to layer in the event your Scout gets cold in the evening/night
* Swimsuit /clothes and shoes to get wet while canoeing (just in case!)

Family gear:

* Chairs to sit in
* Cooler
* Cooking equipment – don’t forget items like Pam to make sure your food doesn’t stick and cooking utensils

Toiletries:

* Toothpaste, toothbrush, and comb
* Washcloth and towel
* Soap in container
* Toilet paper
* Extra bag for wet/soiled clothes

First aid:

* There will be a first aid kit for the Pack, but each den and individual should have one as well
* Reusable water bottle filled with water
* Flashlight with extra batteries
* Sunscreen
* Insect repellent
* Whistle

Extras:

* Garbage bags
* Towels (or paper towels) to clean up around campsite/dry dishes
* Hand sanitizer
* Gallons of water (we will have access to water, but it’s always best to be prepared)
* Snacks – we don’t want to get hangry

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Hot enough for you?

This optional event is a come-and-go afternoon for anyone who would like to spend time together. It’s also a chance for any prospective Scout families to stop in so we can introduce ourselves and answer any questions. Please invite any local friends who might be interested in Scouting this school year.

The all-you-can-play entry fee is $11.99 + tax/person (for anyone that enters, including parents) and the 95+ retro arcade games and pinball machines are free once you’re in. They have a big drink selection and arcade food for purchase. See you there!

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Please mark your calendars for our first “official” pack social and family engagement night from 6-8 PM on Friday, Sept. 15. We’ll be meeting at Huffhines Park, 300 North Plano Road, Richardson.

During the event, we’ll reconnect with each other and enjoy snacks and drinks, and take part in Scout activities. We also invite parents to get involved and learn about the wonderful opportunities during our pack social. We thrive on volunteer power and the more, the merrier! Learn more about Pack 751 engagement on our website.

In the meantime, please peruse our new website pack751richardson.com. There, you can learn more about our pack activities, particularly popcorn sales and storefront shifts, which are available in September and October.

See you soon!

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Every fall, Scouts around the country sell popcorn to raise funds for their units and learn life skills, like goal-setting and planning. Trail’s End Popcorn makes it easy. Now is the time to log in (or create an account) and get ready for the 2023 popcorn season by setting personal goals. There are great prizes available, based on popcorn sold.

Sign up today for September and October storefront sales shifts. This year, Pack 751 will be at a local Walgreens, Tom Thumb, Lowe’s, and Ace Hardware. Scouts can sell popcorn through storefront sales, door-to-door wagon sales, or online with their Trail’s End account.

For 2023, our Popcorn Kernels are Cara Martin and Steve Jones. They did a tremendous job last year! We’re actively looking for a third leader to join Cara and Steve as we plan the coming months. Trail’s End hosts training and provides lots of tools to help everyone get the most out of their experience.

You can learn more about our Popcorn Sales on our new website, or reach out us with the contact form.

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