National Capital Area Council
Cub Scout Pack 343

2007 Blue and Gold Banquet

Pack 343's 2007 Blue and Gold Banquet and February Pack Meeting will be on Thursday, February 15, 2007, starting at 1800, at the Bolling main chapel. The them this year is " Aloha, Cub Scouts"...

The Blue and Gold Banquet is the celebration of scouting. The Boy Scouts of America was founded on Feb 10, 1910. This year is the 97th anniversary of Boy Scouting in Ameria, the 77th Anniversary of Cub Scouting, and our 47th year as a pack.

When and Where

Bolling AFB Main Chapel
Thursday, February 15, 2007, 1800-2000

Cost

Free for Pack 343 Scouts
TBD for rest of Scout's immediate family
TBD for other guests

Highlights

Scout, Leader and Pack recognition
Dinner (can you say Luau)
Rank advancement ceremonies for our Scouts (from Tigers to Webelos)
Skits and other fun
"Akela and son" Cake Contest
- Scouts with help from an adult bake and decorate a cake and bring to B&G
Door prize(s)

"Akela and Son" Cake Contest

A cake contest will be held during the Blue and Gold Banquet. The contest is open to all Scouts in the Pack. Here are the categories:

Most Patriotic
Best Scout Theme
Most Colorful
Best Blue and Gold Theme
Tastiest Looking
Least Appetizing Looking
Least (apparent) Parental Involvement

The cakes will also serve as dessert for everyone attending, so please participate!

Den Preparation

TBD... the decoration items will be provided by the committee
Dens should make placemats (8.5" by 11") for each of their Scouts
Name cards for other family members and guests are optional
Den leaders should be working with Cubmaster and Advancements Chair on their rank advancement ceremony

Blue and Gold Planning Committee

Each den should have at least 1 representative on the planning committee
Additionally, 2 people are needed from each den to assist with setup and cleanup
For more information, contact Tara Alder (tjalder@verizon.net)

Last updated: September 2, 2006