I wanted give an update to the Pack on the Pinewood Derby and Fundraiser for Haiti, which was a very big success. To start off with the results of the "Race for Relief" Fundraiser for Haiti Earthquake, we had a very success night. We raised $493 dollars in donations, added to $400 match from the Pack, and $255 from the 51 car entries gave us a total of $1148 raised to be donated the Red Cross for Haiti Earthquake Relief. I'd like to thank all the Scout families for their support, especially the scouts and siblings who dug deep into their own pockets to help out the cause.

Let Troop 710 serve you lunch during the Pinewood Derby!

We will be selling Dominos pizza, drinks, and desserts at the Pinewood Derby on Saturday!

With the Pinewood Derby fast approaching, I wanted to address a few questions that a few people have had.

• We are going to try harder to make sure everyone know the proper rules and enforce them. The official rules are posted on the website at http://www.pack710.org/node/1200.

The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and the SELA Boy Scouts of America are combining their efforts to provide a memorable experience for all area scouts. This year we will be recognizing the 100th year anniversary of Scouting at the Game!!! The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl features the Champion of the SunBelt Conference against a representative from Conference USA. The game will take place on Sunday Night, December 20th , 2009 at 7:30 pm in the Louisiana Superdome. All area Boy Scouts will not only be invited to attend the game but will also have an opportunity to participate in pre-game pageantry on the field prior to, and during, the national anthem. All participating troops will be recognized throughout the game on the stadium and message board systems. A special seating area will be designated for Boy Scouts and their families. All uniformed Boy Scouts and their leaders will be admitted into the stadium free while parents of scouts will have the opportunity to purchase $10 discounted tickets and sit with their kids during the nationally televised game.

The Webelos of Pack 710 will be leading the flag ceremony once again on Veterans Day.
On Wed., Nov 11th all Webelos should be in full uniform for the ceremony and

With the start of the school year also comes the annual Pack 710 Round Up to recruit new scouts to the Pack. If you are a parent of a perspective new scout, please click on the “2009 Round Up” link to the left for further information for the Round Up Event set for September 9th at 7:00 P.M. in the Activity Center.