Once again, the Pinewood Derby was a spectacular event! Each scout had the opportunity to design, create, paint and race their car for the grand prize and one year’s worth of bragging rights. And after it was all done, and the dust had settled it was a repeat winner, Wolf Michale S., for his second win in a row. Congratulations to Den 7 Webelos Is for posting the fastest den average time in 2011. In addition, there were many great cars and multiple winners from many different dens for their fierce competition and elaborate designs.

This year’s Cub Scouts service project was a joined effort between Pack 1143 and 3143. Many scouts and parents came together to help spruce up the Findley Oaks Elementary outdoor nature classroom area. Thank you to everyone that participated… Your contribution really made a BIG difference in our community and is greatly appreciated by the Findley Oaks staff and students.

This month Pack meeting core value theme was about Citizenship. Cub Scouts develop good citizenship when they are learning about respecting the flag and providing service to the community. At out pack meeting we spoke about “Doing a Good Turn for America” daily and we honored some special members of our community that visited with us this month. The pack also got to see a small performance put together by the Land Shark Patrol and one of the boys from the Fearsome Dragons Patrol that reinforced this month’s theme.

For this month’s Pack meeting Pack 1143 had the honors of being visited by the Johns Creek Fire Department members who gave a fire safety talk and a “tour of their fire truck and equipment”. We introduce Dave Pfeifer, Unit Commissioner for Pack 1143 which helped out during our uniform inspections of the boys.

This year’s Scout Expo was a great success as many Troops and Cub Scouts came together at Wills Park and celebrate together in the 100th year birthday of Scouting.

This past fall Pack 1143 went to Woodruff Scout Reservation. One of north GA favorite camp grounds for scouts and family of all ages. Located in Blairsville, GA this area has a rich history of gold, Cherokee Indians, and early settlers. Although the neighboring city of Dahlonega, GA was well known for the first site of gold in the United States, Blairsville and the surrounding area was known to have the purest gold in the mountains. The boys were able to fish, hike, sit by the lake and play some fun activities. At night the party did not stop as the boys did skits and roosted marshmallows by the camp fire for some tasty S’mores.

This year’s Kickoff Picnic was once again a great success with many returning scouts as well as many new ones that made the decision to join our growing pack family. We look forward to another exciting season of scouting filled with many new adventures and discoveries.

Our big trip in 2010 was to the Chattanooga Railway and the TN Aquarium. Both parents and scouts had an opportunity to enjoy both history and nature in two of the best exhibits Tennessee has to offer.

We had a great turn out at this year’s 2010 B&G banquet ceremony. On behalf of the entire Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America as we celebrated together both the 100th Year of Boy Scouts and the Arrow of Light ceremony for all of the young boys crossing over to Boys Scouts. We would like to say a special "Thank You" to all of the den leaders for their efforts in preparing for the event, the parents who helped out at the last minute in setting up and especially the B&G Committee; Patti Pinkus, Meggy Gilbreth, Tracie Rhoades, The Pfeifer's, Mark Terry, Steve & Amy Ross, David & Karen Mills & everyone else who lent a hand! Thanks for joining us and for a job well done!

Once again, the Pinewood Derby was a spectacular event! Each scout had the opportunity to design, create, paint and race their car for the grand prize and one year’s worth of bragging rights. And after it was all done, and the dust had settled it was a first year Tiger that ended up winning it all. Congratulations to Den 3 Tigers for posting the fastest time in 2010. In addition, there were many great cars and multiple winners from many different dens for their fierce competition and elaborate designs.

Our 2009 Fall Camp out was located in Dahlonega, GA at a camp facility called Camp Glisson. The weather was great and everyone had plenty of food, drink and activities to choose from. One of the major highlights was a waterfall at the end of a hiking trail. At night both scouts and parent sat around a warm camp fire as they listened to stories, skits and songs.

Our Kickoff picnic was a huge success this year with lots of games, food and new scouts.

Our Spring Camping was filled with joy, laughter and lots of fun. Click on thumbnail and then click on the link to see all the photos out on Picasa