100 Years, 100 Trees!

As we mentioned at the April Pack Meeting, the 515 leadership has been in talks with Polk County regarding a Centennial project celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America. We were planning to allow each Scout in our Pack and Troop the opportunity to purchase a tree and plant it in a designated location within the new Simmers-Young Athletic Park.

Since we last met, we have made significant progress on this project with the Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Department, to the extent that the County will now be furnishing all of the trees for the boys, all the associated equipment necessary for a successful plant as well as all support services for our Pack during the project that day. In addition, CVS has stepped forward and will be onsite with supplies and assistance.

WHO:               ALL SCOUTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF PACK AND TROOP 515

WHEN:             SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010, 8AM-NOON

WHAT:              CENTENNIAL TREE PLANTING PROJECT

WHERE:           SIMMERS-YOUNG PARK, WINTER HAVEN (NEAR THE NEW JAN-PHYL VILLAGE FIRE STATION – AMERICAN SPIRIT ROAD)We will be along the road on the backside of the soccer fields. To get to the Park from Recker Hwy, turn left (SOUTH) onto Spirit Lake Road.Get in the right lane and take your first right onto American Spirit Road (Cypress Sign Co. on the corner). Come all the way down the road and the gate to the park will be on your left across from the JPV Fire Station. Enter the gate and drive the perimeter road to the backside of the soccer fields. The road continues along a giant pond and an open field. We will be on your right in that open field.

**THIS IS A COUNTY SPONSORED PACK EVENT – ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESSFUL UNDERTAKING – PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND**.

We will be asking for, and needing, assistance throughout the day with various requirements to ensure the safety and success of our event. Please ask a leader how you or a sibling can help!!!!

DETAILS:

SCOUT REQUIREMENTS:        

Bring the following, if possible:

Chairs

One shovel for the scout (Name on Tools)

One shovel for the a parent (Name on Tools)

Closed-toe shoes – NO FLIP FLOPS OR SANDALS

UNIFORM:                                CLASS B Blue Pack T-Shirt

OPENING SCHEDULE:

730-800a                       Arrival/Welcome

8a-830a                         Safety Briefing

830a-Noon                    Tree Planting

*Specific details will be provided onsite

****Please contact me if you are not able to attend, or if you have any questions or concerns.