INDEX TO ACTIVITIES

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May 28
Memorial Day Parade

May 26
Arnold Arboretum

May 20
Muscular Dystrophy Association Great Walk

May 6
Blue & Gold Banquet

April 27 and 28
Battleship Cove

April 21
Bike fix-up

April 14
Woodworking

March 30
Pack meeting

March 17
Hike along RR tracks

March 3
Awards ceremony and hike

February 17
Patrol meeting

February 10
Pinewood Derby

January 27
Cape Ann Historical Museum

January 20
Pinewood Derby construction

January 13
Pinewood Derby construction

January 6
Pinewood Derby construction

December 22
Pack meeting

December 16
Patrol meeting

December 4
Food pantry

December 2
Freedom Trail

November 17
Pack meeting

November 11
Patrol meeting

November 4
Patrol meeting

October 29
Den meeting

October 20
Den meeting

October 14
Den meeting

September 29
Pack meeting

September 24
Mount Monadnock

Activities 2000-2001

Monday, May 28, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Travis Gray, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol marched with Pack 16 as part of the annual Danvers Memorial Day Parade to honor those who died in America's wars.

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Saturday, May 26, 2001

Perfect attendance! Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Travis Gray, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol traveled to the Arnold Arboretum, in Jamaica Plain, to learn about trees and to earn their Forester activity pins. Mr. Perry helped the boys learn how to classify and identify trees such as the tulip tree, the horse-chestnut tree, the honey locust, and the white pine (among many others). After a picnic lunch, the patrol continued on to Peters Hill, with its spectacular view of downtown Boston.

Patrol members also learned about subjects such as photosynthesis, the role of trees in the carbon dioxide/oxygen cycle, and how trees are used in home construction.

Receiving their Forester pins were Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Travis Gray, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Tim also received his Sportsman pin.

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Sunday, May 20, 2001

Webelos attending: Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Travis Gray, Tim Kennedy, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Perry, and Mr. Cwiok. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol took part in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Sixth Annual Great Walk through Nick's Network of Friends, named for Nick Larkin, a Thorpe School student and former Cub Scout who has muscular dystrophy. The boys welcomed their newest member, Webelos scout Travis Gray. Other Pack 16 members taking part were Mr. Skomurski, Joe Skomurski, Matt Skomurski, and Adam Skomurski.

The Flying Eagles gathered in the St. Richard's Church parking lot at 8 a.m., and traveled by bus to the Esplanade, in Boston, where hundreds of people were waiting to take part in the three-and-a-half-mile walk. The weather was beautiful, and the boys enjoyed such activities as making a "stress ball" and some sort of goo before the walk got under way. Bobby Fuller walked with his Little League team, whose members include Nick Larkin.

We returned to St. Richard's shortly after 1 p.m. for an excellent feed in the parish hall. Mrs. Larkin announced that Nick's Network of Friends had raised about $21,000 at this year's walk, an outstanding performance by all.

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Sunday, May 6, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Also attending: Parents and other family members.

Cub Scout Pack 16 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet at Calitri's Restaurant, in Danvers. The pack held a Dutch auction to raise money for scouting activities, and the boys did their part by donating bicycles and a scooter they had refurbished.

The highlight of the banquet were the awards the boys have earned, which were recognized by Cubmaster Kevin Stanley. The following are what members of the Flying Eagle Patrol have earned since last September.

  • Max Carbone: Readyman and Citizen activity pins.
  • Stephen Cwiok: Webelos badge; plus Fitness, Readyman, and Citizen activity pins.
  • Bobby Fuller: Webelos badge; plus Fitness, Readyman, Citizen, Showman, Craftsman, Handyman, and Engineer activity pins.
  • Tim Kennedy: Webelos badge; plus Fitness, Readyman, Citizen, Aquanaut, Showman, and Scholar activity pins, and the Love and Help Award (Unitarian Universalist).
  • Alex MacLeod: Webelos badge; plus Fitness, Readyman, and Citizen activity pins.
  • Troy Perry: Webelos badge; plus Fitness, Readyman, Citizen, Aquanaut, Craftsman, Handyman, and Showman activity pins.

Congratulations, boys!

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Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29

Webelos attending: Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Fuller, and Mr. MacLeod. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

Pack 16 traveled to Battleship Cove for a tour and overnight stay, and the Flying Eagle Patrol took part. We left Danvers at about 9:30 a.m., and arrived in Fall River before noon, stowing our gear aboard the USS Massachusetts, a battleship that served throughout World War II without losing a single sailor. We also toured the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., a destroyer; the USS Lionfish, a submarine; and the Hiddensee, a Soviet-built ship that was once part of the East German navy, as well as a PT boat museum, a helicopter, and an airplane.

The Massachusetts is a huge ship filled with historical artifacts, and the boys spent hours checking things out from stem to stern. Some of us also saw a short documentary film about the ship, hosted by a veteran who served throughout World War II.

Following the overnight, the boys returned to Danvers on their own on Sunday morning.

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Saturday, April 21, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Also attending: Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol met at Mr. Perry's house to work on three bicycles that we will be auctioning off at the Blue & Gold Banquet. The bikes were fixed up, cleaned, and painted, and should be popular fundraising items at the banquet. The boys also reviewed the Boy Scout Oath and the Boy Scout Promise.

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Saturday, April 14, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mrs. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Becky Kennedy, Cameron MacLeod, and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol gathered at Home Depot at 9 a.m. to take part in a woodworking project, which will help them earn their Craftsman activity pins. The boys made some very impressive projects, such as boats, planes, and CD racks. Afterwards, the scouts gathered for a brief awards ceremony. Tim Kennedy received his Aquanaut, Showman, and Scholar pins, and Troy Perry received his Aquanaut and Showman pins.

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Friday, March 30, 2001

Webelos attending: Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Fuller, and Mrs. Perry. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Trevor Perry.

Pack 16 held its monthly meeting at the Maple Street Congregational Church from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The theme of the meeting was "Show and Tell." The boys from the Flying Eagle Patrol showed off a Cubmobile car from a race held by Pack 114 two years ago. Everyone enjoyed trying to make it across the monkey bridge set up by Boy Scout Troop 16.

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Saturday, March 17, 2001

Webelos attending: Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Trevor Perry.

After meeting at Mr. Perry's house at 1 p.m., the Flying Eagle Patrol took a slushy hike along the abandoned railroad tracks. The snow was thick and soft, and it was slow-going at times. Mr. Perry helped the boys identify stalks wild rhubarb, which are a type of bamboo. The boys took turns carrying the American flag, and discussed the sports basket that they're going to put together for the Blue & Gold Banquet.

The Webelos hiked as far as the back of the Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, then exited out to Route 62 and hiked back to Mr. Perry's house. The meeting concluded at about 4 p.m.

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Saturday, March 3, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Cubmaster Kevin Stanley, Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and parents. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

An awards ceremony for the Flying Eagle Patrol was held at Mr. Perry's house at 1 p.m., presided over by Pack 16 Cubmaster Kevin Stanley. Mr. Stanley presented the following boys with their Webelos badges: Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Tim also received the Love and Help Award, which is the Cub Scout religious medal for Unitarian Universalists. Troy and Tim received the Aquanaut activity pins as well. Congratulations, boys!

Following the awards ceremony, Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. MacLeod took the boys on a hike at the J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve in North Beverly. Hiking conditions were extremely poor: thick, slippery ice covered by a thin layer of snow. But the boys had a good time and learned something about winter hiking conditions.

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Saturday, February 17, 2001

Webelos attending: Bobby Fuller and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Fuller. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted.

An exceedingly small contingent of the Flying Eagle Patrol met at Bobby Fuller's house in order to complete Webelos requirements. Den Chief Konrad Perry drilled Troy Perry and Bobby Fuller on their knowledge of Boy Scouts and the Outdoor Code.

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Saturday, February 10, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and parents. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Becky Kennedy, Cameron MacLeod, Jonathan Perry, and Trevor Perry.

Pack 16/114 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Maple Street Congregational Church, and members (and "associate" members) of the Flying Eagle Patrol did very well! Troy Perry was the Webelos Division champion, and went on to finish second in the overall pack championship. Kevin Gabel finished first in the Webelos Division and Tim Kennedy finished second. Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, and Alex MacLeod all received medals for the excellent cars they made and for their participation.

In the "adult" race, Konrad Perry was the division champion, followed by Trevor Perry, first place; Jonathan Perry, second place; and Becky Kennedy, third place.

Mr. Perry was in charge of the entire Pinewood Derby, Mrs. Perry was in charge of the kitchen, and the entire event was a good time for everyone.

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Saturday, January 27, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Fuller. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol met at 1 p.m. at Mr. Perry's house, and then left for Gloucester, where the boys visited the Cape Ann Historical Museum. The Webelos spent some time checking out the exhibits, including a very cool exhibit on granite quarrying, before attending a program on Fitz Hugh Lane, a famous mid-19th-century artist who painted many scenes of Gloucester. After learning about Lane's life and work, the boys had a chance to try their own hand at drawing.

The Webelos returned to Mr. Perry's house at 5 p.m.

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Saturday, January 20, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Fuller. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Becky Kennedy, Cameron MacLeod, and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol met at Mr. Perry's house at 1 p.m. From there we traveled to Mr. Fuller's house, in Danvers, where we nearly completed our Pinewood Derby cars. All that remains to be done is for each boy (and one girl!) to paint his car and put on the wheels.

We wrapped up for the day at about 4:30 p.m.

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Saturday, January 13, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Fuller. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Becky Kennedy, Cameron MacLeod, and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol met at Mr. Perry's house at 12:30 p.m. and traveled to Mr. Perry's parents' home again to continue working on our Pinewood Derby cars.

We returned to Danvers at about 4:30 p.m.

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Saturday, January 6, 2001

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Fuller. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Becky Kennedy, Cameron MacLeod, Jonathan Perry, and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol met at Mr. Perry's house at 1 p.m. From there we traveled to Mr. Perry's parents' home, in Gloucester, where we borrowed their workshop to get started on our Pinewood Derby cars. We drilled holes for the wheels and cut out the body, with the expert assistance of Mr. Fuller on the band saw.

Last year, as Bears, the boys did approximately one-half of the work by themselves. This year, as first-year Webelos, they will do three-quarters. Next year, they will do it all themselves.

After an afternoon of hard work, the boys wrapped up with refreshments, and returned to Mr. Perry's house by 5 p.m.

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Friday, December 22, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and parents. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod.

Pack 16/114 held its monthly meeting at the Maple Street Congregational Church. Following opening ceremonies at 7 p.m., Cubmaster Kevin Stanley turned the meeting over to the den leaders, who presented their members with awards they have earned. The following members of the Flying Eagle Patrol received their Citizen activity pins: Max Carbone, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Also earning his Citizen pin was Stephen Cwiok, who was unable to attend.

As the boys gathered around the fireplace with Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy outlined the activities the Flying Eagles have participated in this year, starting with our hike up Mount Monadnock on September 24. In addition, Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy made a presentation to Ricky Sargent, a member of Boy Scout Troop 16, who was our den chief last year when we were Bear Den 4.

The boys have done an excellent job, and, after reviewing their Boy Scout, conservation, and religious requirements, should be ready to receive their Webelos badges at the next pack meeting.

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Saturday, December 16, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol gathered at 12:30 p.m. at Mr. Perry's house before leaving for the Carriage House at Endicott Park. The Webelos were drilled on their knowledge of the Citizen activity pin requirements and learned how to fold the American flag properly. Following refreshments, the boys hiked several of the trails at Endicott Park. We returned to Mr. Perry's house at about 4:30 p.m.

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Monday, December 4, 2000

Webelos attending: Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mrs. Perry. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol met at Mr. Perry's house at 7 p.m., and then traveled to the Danvers People to People Food Pantry, at the Holten-Richmond School, to deliver food and gifts for the holidays. The boys have done an outstanding job of bringing canned food to patrol meetings, and they used their dues money to buy Christmas presents for a family in need.

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Saturday, December 2, 2000

Webelos attending: Stephen Cwiok, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

On a cold and blustery day, the Flying Eagle Patrol hiked the Freedom Trail, in Boston. The Webelos gathered at Mr. Perry's house at 12:30 p.m. and traveled to the Bunker Hill Monument, in Charlestown. From there the boys walked the trail in reverse, visiting historical sites such as Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, and the current State House. It was cold, especially walking across the North Washington Street bridge, which connects Charlestown with Boston Proper.

The Webelos actually came close to walking the trail twice: once we arrived at Park Street, the beginning of the trail, we headed back the other way, taking a few shortcuts (and making a pit stop at Starbucks for hot chocolate for the boys and coffee for Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy). All told, we walked approximately four miles.

The Flying Eagles arrived back at the Bunker Hill Monument shortly after 5 p.m., only to find that the doors had been locked for the evening, making it impossible to climb the stairs to the top. We returned to Mr. Perry's house shortly after 6 p.m.

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Friday, November 17, 2000

Webelos attending: Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and parents. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

Pack 16/114 held its monthly meeting at the Maple Street Congregational Church. The meeting was called to order at about 7 p.m. by Cubmaster Kevin Stanley. Opening and closing flag ceremonies were led by Stephen Cwiok and Troy Perry. Mr. Stanley presented numerous awards to members of Packs 16 and 114, including the Webelos activity badges earned recently by the Flying Eagle Patrol (see below).

The theme of the evening was "Invention Convention," with the boys creating unusual objects out of such materials as buttons, popsicle sticks, and the like.

Each member of the Flying Eagle Patrol was in full uniform, including cap, which definitely made us the best-turned-out unit in either pack.

The meeting adjourned at about 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, November 11, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

Once again the Flying Eagle Patrol gathered at Mr. Perry's house at 5:30 p.m. to continue work on their Readyman and Fitness awards. We traveled to the Danvers Fish & Game Club; but, with our two Coleman lanterns running out of fuel and a campfire producing more smoke than light because of the day's rain, the meeting was not efficient as the previous week's.

Even so, the boys are making serious progress toward the Webelos badges. Earning their Fitness awards were: Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Earning his Readyman was Max Carbone. Activity pins earned this week and the previous week will be awarded at the next pack meeting.

Mr. Perry, a veteran of the US Navy, and Mr. Kennedy spoke about the meaning of Veterans Day. The flag ceremony was led by Bobby Fuller and Tim Kennedy. Following hot chocolate, goodies, and games, the boys returned to Mr. Perry's house at about 8 p.m.

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Saturday, November 4, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

The Flying Eagle Patrol gathered at Mr. Perry's house at 5:30 p.m. to continue work on their Readyman and Fitness awards. We traveled to the Danvers Fish & Game Club, where we did our work by the light of a campfire and two Coleman lanterns.

The following boys earned their Readyman activity pins: Max Carbone, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Tim Kennedy also earned his Fitness award.

As part of Fitness training, Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy spoke about the perils of drug abuse. The boys were presented with their Flying Eagle Patrol patches, and Konrad Perry received his den chief cord and patch.

The Webelos enjoyed roasted marshmallows and other goodies before returning to Mr. Perry's house at about 8 p.m.

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Sunday, October 29, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, Garrison Marcheterre, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry assisted. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

Den 4 gathered at Mr. Perry's house at 4:30 p.m. to work on their Readyman awards. Mr. Perry administered a quiz on first aid and continued to instruct the boys on how to respond to emergency medical situations. Mr. Kennedy explained the requirements for the Fitness Award, and asked the boys to be ready with at least some of the requirements at the next meeting. The boys brought in first-aid kits that they had assembled, which were inspected by Mr. Perry, and, as a craft project, made first-aid neckerchief slides out of film canisters, under the supervision of Mr. Kennedy.

Following a flag ceremony led by Alex MacLeod and Max Carbone, and the recitation of the Cub Scout Promise, the Webelos chose a patrol name. With the vote tied 4-4 between the Flying Eagles and the Wolverines, Konrad Perry cast the tie-breaking vote. Den 4 is now the Flying Eagle Patrol.

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Friday, October 20, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, and Troy Perry. Adults attending: Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy. Den Chief Konrad Perry helped. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

Den 4 gathered at Mr. Perry's house at 6:30 p.m., then traveled to the Danvers Fish & Game Club for the boys to begin work on their Readyman requirements. Mr. Perry explained the difference between rapid and slow first aid, and taught the boys how to respond in case of sudden bleeding, compound fracture, or stopped breathing.

The boys considered their choices for naming our patrol. A final vote will be taken at the next den meeting.

We recited the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack before breaking up shortly before 9 p.m.

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Saturday, October 14, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Mike Decoulos, Bobby Fuller, Kevin Gabel, Tim Kennedy, Alex MacLeod, Garrison Marcheterre, Troy Perry, and Brian Powers. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and parents. Den Chief Konrad Perry helped. Also attending: Cameron MacLeod and Trevor Perry.

Den 4 held a Webelos initiation and awards ceremony for boys who were unable to attend the pack meeting on September 29. Attendance was 100 percent! We built a campfire at the Danvers Fish and Game Club, and performed an Indian ceremony in which Mr. Perry appeared as a Native American and Mr. Kennedy read. At this time, a number of awards were handed out:

  • Garrison Marcheterre. Bear award and three hiking patches: Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Witch Trail, and Pirate Trek.
  • Brian Powers. Bear award and one hiking patch: Great Blue Hill Trail #1.
  • Mike Decoulos. Bear award and two hiking patches: Great Blue Hill Trail #1 and Pirate Trek.
  • Max Carbone. Two hiking patches: Great Blue Hill Trail #1 and Spirit of ’76 Trail.
  • Stephen Cwiok. Three hiking patches: Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Witch Trail, and Pirate Trek.
  • Tim Kennedy. Four hiking patches: Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Witch Trail, Pirate Trek, and Spirit of ’76 Trail.
  • Alex MacLeod. Three hiking patches: Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Pirate Trek, and Spirit of '76 Trail.
  • Troy Perry. Four hiking patches: Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Witch Trail, Pirate Trek, and Spirit of '76 Trail.

Hiking patches were also awarded to our young "auxiliary" members: Cameron MacLeod (Spirit of ’76 Trail) and Trevor Perry (Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Pirate Trek, and Spirit of ’76 Trail). Also receiving hiking patches were Den Chief Konrad Perry (Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Pirate Trek, and Spirit of '76 Trail), Den Leader Gregg Perry (Great Blue Hill Trail #1 and Spirit of ’76 Trail) and Assistant Den Leader Dan Kennedy (Great Blue Hill Trail #1, Pirate Trek, Witch Trail, and Spirit of '76 Trail). Mr. Perry had previously hiked the Witch Trail and the Pirate Trek so did not receive patches.

Den 4 welcomed two new members: Kevin Gabel, a second-year Webelos who will assist Den Chief Konrad Perry, and Bobby Fuller, who has been with us since June, starting with our trip to the USS Constitution.

Mr. Perry and Mr. Kennedy explained the program for the coming year. Webelos is a two-year program that involves two awards: the Webelos award, which we hope each boy will earn by the end of the this year, and the Arrow of Light, a challenging award that we hope each boy will earn in time for his crossover into Boy Scouts in the spring of 2002. We will begin working on the Webelos award at our next meeting, on Friday, October 20.

The boys observed a moment of silence for the 17 men and women killed about the USS Cole, which was attacked, apparently by terrorists, off the coast of Yemen last week.

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Friday, September 29, 2000

Webelos attending: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, Tim Kennedy, and Alex MacLeod. Adults attending: Mr. Kennedy and parents.

Pack 16/114 held its opening meeting for the year around a campfire near the Maple Street Congregational Church. In an impressive Native American ceremony, Cubmaster Kevin Stanley initiated the four den members who were on hand into Webelos, presenting them with Webelos neckerchiefs and impressing upon them the importance of the journey they are about to undertake. Assistant Den Leader Dan Kennedy presented Bear badges to three boys: Max Carbone, Stephen Cwiok, and Alex MacLeod. Congratulations! They join Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, and Troy Perry, who received their Bear badges at Pack 114's campout on Winter Island in June.

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Sunday, September 24, 2000

Webelos attending: Mike Decoulos, Bobby Fuller, Tim Kennedy, Garrison Marcheterre, Troy Perry, and Brian Powers. Adults attending: Mr. Perry, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Fuller. Den Chief Konrad Perry helped. Also attending: Trevor Perry.

Den 4 took part in its most difficult and ambitious hike ever: a hike up Mount Monadnock, a 3,165-foot peak in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the second-most-climbed mountain in the world after Mount Fuji, in Japan. The boys left Mr. Perry's house at 8 a.m. and arrived at Monadnock State Park at 10. Despite the cool, misty weather, the den headed up the mountain anyway, hiking along the steeply graded, rocky White Cross Trail at the lower elevations and climbing hand over hand up Monadnock's rock face near the summit.

The boys ate lunch at the junction of the White Cross and White Dot Trails, near the summit, at about noon, then made their final assault on the summit under misty, foggy conditions and extremely poor visibility. The Webelos all did a great job on a very difficult hike. Good work!

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