PACK 214: Cubby Notes 1-13-26

#outlook a{
padding:0;
}
body{
width:100% !important;
}
.ReadMsgBody{
width:100%;
}
.ExternalClass{
width:100%;
}
body{
-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;
}
.mcnPreviewText{
display:none !important;
}
body{
margin:0;
padding:0;
}
img{
border:0;
height:auto;
line-height:100%;
outline:none;
text-decoration:none;
}
table td{
border-collapse:collapse;
}
#bodyTable{
height:100% !important;
margin:0;
padding:0;
width:100% !important;
}
body,#bodyTable{
background-color:#153221;
}
#templateContainer{
border:0;
}
h1{
color:#FFFFFF;
display:block;
font-family:Georgia;
font-size:30px;
font-style:normal;
font-weight:Normal;
line-height:100%;
letter-spacing:normal;
margin-top:0;
margin-right:0;
margin-bottom:10px;
margin-left:0;
text-align:left;
}
h2{
color:#336129;
display:block;
font-family:Georgia;
font-size:26px;
font-style:normal;
font-weight:normal;
line-height:100%;
letter-spacing:normal;
margin-top:0;
margin-right:0;
margin-bottom:10px;
margin-left:0;
text-align:left;
}
h3{
color:#283d60;
display:block;
font-family:Georgia;
font-size:18px;
font-style:normal;
font-weight:normal;
line-height:100%;
letter-spacing:normal;
margin-top:0;
margin-right:0;
margin-bottom:10px;
margin-left:0;
text-align:left;
}
h4{
color:#c16b1b;
display:block;
font-family:Georgia;
font-size:13px;
font-style:normal;
font-weight:normal;
line-height:100%;
letter-spacing:normal;
margin-top:0;
margin-right:0;
margin-bottom:10px;
margin-left:0;
text-align:left;
}
#templatePreheader{
background-color:#c16b1b;
border-bottom:1px solid #5b0910;
}
.preheaderContent{
color:#FFFFFF;
font-family:Helvetica;
font-size:10px;
line-height:125%;
text-align:left;
}
.preheaderContent a:link,.preheaderContent a:visited,.preheaderContent a .yshortcuts {
color:#FFFFFF;
font-weight:normal;
text-decoration:underline;
}
#templateHeader{
background-color:#F4F4F4;
border-top:1px solid #FFFFFF;
border-bottom:1px solid #CCCCCC;
}
.headerBannerContent,.headerBannerContent a:link,.headerBannerContent a:visited,.headerBannerContent a .yshortcuts {
background-color:#c16b1b;
color:#FFFFFF;
font-family:Georgia;
font-size:20px;
line-height:150%;
text-align:center;
text-decoration:none;
}
.headerContent{
color:#505050;
font-family:Helvetica;
font-size:20px;
font-weight:bold;
line-height:100%;
padding-top:20px;
padding-right:0;
padding-bottom:0;
padding-left:0;
text-align:center;
vertical-align:middle;
}
.headerContent a:link,.headerContent a:visited,.headerContent a .yshortcuts {
color:#283d60;
font-weight:normal;
text-decoration:underline;
}
#headerImage{
height:auto;
max-width:600px !important;
}
#templateBody{
background-color:#F4F4F4;
border-top:1px solid #FFFFFF;
border-bottom:1px solid #CCCCCC;
}
.bodyContent{
color:#505050;
font-family:Helvetica;
font-size:15px;
line-height:150%;
text-align:left;
}
.bodyContent a:link,.bodyContent a:visited,.bodyContent a .yshortcuts {
color:#092d88;
font-weight:normal;
text-decoration:none;
}
.bodyContent img{
display:inline;
height:auto;
max-width:325px !important;
}
#templateSidebar{
background-color:#F4F4F4;
border-left:0;
}
#mainBodyContent{
border-right:1px none #DDDDDD;
}
.sidebarBannerContent,.sidebarBannerContent a:link,.sidebarBannerContent a:visited,.sidebarBannerContent a .yshortcuts {
background-color:#c16b1b;
color:#FFFFFF;
font-family:Georgia;
font-size:13px;
line-height:150%;
text-align:center;
text-decoration:none;
}
.sidebarContent{
color:#707070;
font-family:Helvetica;
font-size:13px;
line-height:150%;
text-align:left;
}
.sidebarContent a:link,.sidebarContent a:visited,.sidebarContent a .yshortcuts {
color:#5b0910;
font-weight:normal;
text-decoration:underline;
}
.sidebarContent img{
display:inline;
height:auto;
max-width:160px !important;
}
#templateColumns{
background-color:#F4F4F4;
border-top:1px solid #FFFFFF;
border-bottom:1px solid #CCCCCC;
}
.leftColumnContent{
color:#707070;
font-family:Helvetica;
font-size:13px;
line-height:150%;
text-align:left;
}
.leftColumnContent a:link,.leftColumnContent a:visited,.leftColumnContent a .yshortcuts {
color:#082480;
font-weight:normal;
text-decoration:none;
}
.rightColumnContent{
color:#707070;
font-family:Georgia, Times, ‘Times New Roman’, serif;
font-size:13px;
line-height:100%;
text-align:left;
}
.rightColumnContent a:link,.rightColumnContent a:visited,.rightColumnContent a .yshortcuts {
color:#5b0910;
font-weight:normal;
text-decoration:none;
}
.leftColumnContent img,.centerColumnContent img,.rightColumnContent img{
display:inline;
height:auto;
max-width:160px !important;
}
#templateFooter{
background-color:#231F20;
border-top:1px solid #FFFFFF;
}
.footerContent{
color:#AAAAAA;
font-family:Helvetica;
font-size:10px;
line-height:150%;
text-align:center;
}
.footerContent a:link,.footerContent a:visited,.footerContent a .yshortcuts {
color:#CCCCCC;
font-weight:normal;
text-decoration:underline;
}
.footerContent img{
display:inline;
}
#monkeyRewards img{
max-width:180px;
}

The Cub Scout Motto: Do Your Best! CUBBY NOTES   January 13, 2026   Pack Meeting Tuesday, January 13th 6:30 at Eagle's Nest Cubmaster Notes:  See everyone for the pack meeting tonight. We have some fun activities to introduce the Pinewood Derby and prepare our scouts for the upcoming race.  We still have a couple of open volunteer roles for next year – committee chair and treasurer. Please see Heath or Chris for details or to express interest.      PACK OUTING: SATURDAY, JAN 17th Pack 214 families, we’re excited to announce our annual Pack Outing, and this year we’ll be heading to Discovery Place Science in Charlotte on January 17, 2026 for a day of hands-on exploration and adventure! This is one of our favorite opportunities each year for Scouts and families to learn, have fun, and enjoy time together as a Pack. To help us plan tickets and logistics, please take a moment to RSVP using the SignUpGenius link. The Pack pays for tickets for Scouts and families, and we need an accurate final headcount by January 10th, 2026. We will be meeting by the main entrance at 9:45am to coordinate our 10am entry into the museum. Please wear your Class B uniforms so we can show our Pack pride while we explore the museum! Lunch will not be provided. Families can leave the museum at whatever times work best for schedules. Parking in the connected garage will be discounted – so bring in your tickets for validation. Parents are strongly encouraged to remain with their Scouts. We can’t wait to see everyone there for an unforgettable day of discovery! Scouting For Food –  January 31st and February 6th Mark your calendars! Scouting for Food is our annual food-collection drive that supports families in need within our community while giving Scouts the opportunity to practice and live out the Scout Oath and Law—especially the ideal to “help other people at all times.” We strive for 100% pack participation in this important service project, so please join us if you are able. Saturday, January 31 We will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the MUMC parking lot in front of the Eagle’s Nest. Families will receive neighborhood maps and door hangers for preassigned routes. Donuts, coffee, and milk/juice will be provided. Upon arrival, our Scouting for Food Chairperson will give you your route map and door hangers to distribute that morning. There is no need to knock on doors or speak with residents—simply hang the flyer and move on. You do not need to return to MUMC after distributing the door hangers. Saturday, February 7 (after 9:00 a.m.) Return to the same neighborhood to collect the donated food. Once collected, please drive back to the MUMC parking lot to unload and turn in the food. The time commitment for each day is approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour Scout Sunday – January 25th Scout Sunday is coming up on January 25. On this day, we represent Scouting to the church and to say thank you for their strong support over the past year. There will be some leadership positions for Scouts such as flag bearers, pledge leaders, ushering, and scripture reader. We will also be recognizing all of our Scouts who earned their Eagle in 2025, those who completed faith classes at the church, and those who earned the Medal of Merit.  Cub Scouts can serve as greeters and/or process with the pack. They don’t need to come to the rehearsal on Saturday but must be at the church by 10:30 Sunday morning. On Sunday, we will meet at 10:30 in the long hallway between the Sanctuary and the large parking lot. We will line up by units in our full class A uniforms. We will then process in during the first hymn and sit together in the pews.  Please see the sign up genius for more information.   SUPER TRIP 2026: RIPLEY'S AQUIRUIM Join us this year to sleep with the Sharks at the Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. Scouts will have activities and a chance to explore the aquarium Saturday night before sleeping in the observation tunnel looking up at the aquarium. You must register via the Sign Up Form below by February 28th. DATES: March 14-15 WHO: Pack 214 Scouts, Siblings (5+) and Parents WHERE: Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach – 1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 TRAVEL: Pack 214 families are responsible for getting themselves there by 7:30pm. UNIFORM: Pack t-shirt. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: We will be sleeping in the aquarium tunnel, you will need a sleeping bag and pad.  More specific details will be provided prior to the trip. FOOD: Please eat dinner Saturday night before entry.  A snack and a light breakfast will be provided in the morning. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. COST: $100 Per Person Registering means that you will be responsible for your cost to participate, you may use any funds you have available in Scoutbook to cover the cost.  Cost includes readmission to the aquarium on Sunday. The Sign-Up form: HERE Please fill out the form for each participant.   Save the Date: Summer Adventure Opportunities Mark your Calendars! Webelos Adventure Camp (WAC) July 12-16 For current Bears and Webelos – Webelos Adventure Camp is a 4-night overnight camp at Camp Grimes (near Nebo, NC).  This is an opportunity for scouts to camp with the Pack on their own or with you as an adult volunteer.  Summer Day Camp July 13-17 For Lions through Webelos – Day Camp is a week of activities and adventures held at Belk Scout Camp.  This is a drop-off activity where scouts will get the opportunity to do different activities each day with Dens comprised of scouts from different units.  More information and Sign Up for both will be made available in March. New & Returning Parent Packets For new scouting families, please visit our New Scout Page to review information and fill out your New Cub Scout Packet Returning families can visit the Returning Scout Page to view re-registration information.    Not Getting Our Emails? Want to receive our weekly newsletter? Add your email to the list here! PACK CALENDAR You can find the entire 2025/2026 Pack 214 calendar HERE. We also encourage families to subscribe so that they will always be in the know: Subscribe Here.   UPCOMING EVENTS Pack Meeting January 13th Eagle's Nest 6:30 pm  Pack Outing Saturday January 17th  Discovery Place Science 9:45 am  Pack Meeting January 20th MUMC 6:30 pm  Scout Sunday Sunday January 26th MUMC 10:30 am  Scouting for Food – Drop Off  Saturday January 31st MUMC 9:00 am  Pinewood Derby Workshop (after scouting for food pick up) Saturday February 7th Eagle's Nest 10:00 am  Scouting for Food – Pick Up!  Saturday February 7th MUMC 9:00 am  Den Notes Tigers: will be assisting with meeting setup and takedown as part of our Tiger Team activities. Please arrive 10 minutes early and plan to stay a few mintues after.  Everyone else – we'll see you tonight to kick off our Pinewood Derby!    Pack 214 Leadership Cubmaster: Chris Hildreth [email protected] Assistant Cubmaster: Heath Bixel [email protected] Treasurer: Rasna Defeis [email protected] Committee Chair:  Stephanie Bixel [email protected] Pack Trainer: Dale Salter [email protected] Like and Follow us on  Social Media       SCOUT OATH SCOUT LAW   A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean   Reverent Want to learn what is going on in Matthews: Click HERE   Friend on Facebook | Forward to Friend  Copyright © 2026 Cub Scout Pack 214, All rights reserved. Source: Cubby Notes 2018 – 2019