Feb

3

2015

66th Annual Report To State – Feb 7th

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Come join us for the 66th Annual Report to State Scout Parade!

We will be joining Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers from all over Texas in a march up Congress Avenue to the Capitol. We will have a trailer for the scouts to ride in during the parade and this year scouts can bring a bike or scooter to ride during the parade.  We need as many scouts and Akelas to come join us for the parade and show everyone how proud we are to be part of Pack 90. Parents are more than welcome to walk in the parade with the scouts, but if you would rather not walk the parade route you can always line up on Congress Ave. and cheer us on. Date: Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2015
Parade Line Up Time: 7:30am, Scouts and Akelas in the parade should be at the Pack 90 float no later than 8:30am. Parade Start Time: 9am Parade Route: Congress Avenue Bridge to State Capitol. Dress: All scouts should wear their full Class A uniform.
Come early and help us decorate the float!! Below are links to more information about this event, including suggested parking. EVENT: http://www.bsacac.org/activities/report_to_state PARKING: http://www.bsacac.org/my_files/2013_downtown_austin_parking.pdf

Nov

30

2014

Pack 90 Outing – Texas Stars Hockey Game – Saturday Dec. 13th

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What: A Pack 90 group outing to see a Texas Stars hockey game When: Saturday December 13th - 7:00 PM game time Where: 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Who: Pack 90 Cub Scouts & other members of their families How Much: $17 per person for game tickets   How do I Purchase Tickets:To purchase your tickets, please contact Peter Norosky, Ticket Sales Manager for the Texas Stars by calling (512) 600-5010 or emailing pnorosky@texasstarshockey.com. To get seated with the Pack, you must contact Peter before Monday December 8th. Otherwise, any remaining seats in this section will be given to other fans. Do not contact anyone else at the Texas Stars Hockey except Peter to purchase tickets and reference Pack 90. We have a limited amount of reserved group seats, so please sign up early if you want to attend.

Aug

12

2014

Balcones Park Cleanup – Saturday Aug 16th 9am

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With summer coming to a close it's our chance to give something back to the park that has been the site of many great summertime activities.  Let's give back to our community and make the neighborhood a better place.

Where: Balcones Park
When: Saturday, August 16th
Time: Meet at 9:00 - 11:00am meet by the playscape
What to bring: water bottle, hat, sunscreen. Feel free to bring your own gloves from home if you don't want to use the rubber ones we will provide.

We will provide trash bags, plastic gloves, hand sanitizer and a water cooler to refill your bottles.

Also, since it is going to be a hot morning we will have a nice cool treat when we're done.

Jun

25

2014

Annual Akela & Scout Summertime Kickball Game – Thursday June 26th, 6:30pm

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img_5900It's the Annual Akela & Son Kickball game this Thursday, 6:30 pm at Summit Elementary.  Meet at the backstop behind the school, if you don't know where it is... ask your kids. This event helps us meet one of the requirements for our Journey To Excellence award. What: 5th Annual Akela’s & Scouts Kickball Game When: This Thursday, July 26th, 6:30 pm till we feel like leaving Where: Summit Elementary Field Backstop area Who: Cub Scouts and Families of Pack 90. This isn't a game for watching, I expect most Akela's to play too.... Can you say Akelas vs. Scouts???? Why: Why NOT? It's loads of fun!!! The PLAN:  Show up at 6:30pm, organize teams, start play as soon as possible, play till about 7:30ish, have a popsicle or two on the grass! 
 Rain Date: There ain't one! Pray for cool, dry weather!
 YOU NEED TO BRING:  1) a filled water bottle 2) comfortable clothes and CLOSED TOED SHOES FOR EVERYONE! 3) a good attitude and willingness to have fun!!! Pack 90 will bring: Water jug with ice water, frozen treats, kickballs and bases

May

26

2014

2012 Pack Hike – Bright Leaf Nature Preserve

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Come join your fellow scouts for our annual Pack Hike.  This year we have the opportunity to visit a private nature preserve that is only open to guided tour groups.
  • When: June 7th
  • Time: 10- 11am
  • What:  A 1-hour guided walking tour through the Bright Leaf Nature Preserve.  Bright Leaf is a 200 acre natural preserve within the Austin city limits and is only open for guided tours.
  • Cost: FREE - but donations are greatly appreciated
  • Where: Bright Leaf Nature Preserve (Bright Leaf is located in central northwest Austin, just north of Camp Mabry. In between Mopac and 360 and between 2222 and Crestway Drive.)
  • More Info:http://www.brightleaf.org
  • Note: Please dress appropriately for a hike, bring a water bottle, no dogs or strollers are allowed.
  • Coordinator: For questions or more info contact Ed Garana (egarana@gmail.com)

Pack Hike Sign Up Form

Jan

26

2014

Report to State 2014 – Saturday, Feb 1st, 2014

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Come join us for the 65th Annual Report to State Scout Parade!

We will be joining Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers from all over Texas in a march up Congress Avenue to the Capitol.

We will have a trailer for the scouts to ride in during the parade and this year scouts can bring a bike or scooter to ride during the parade.  We need as many scouts and Akelas to come join us for the parade and show everyone how proud we are to be part of Pack 90.

Parents are more than welcome to walk in the parade with the scouts, but if you would rather not walk the parade route you can always line up on Congress Ave. and cheer us on.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 1st, 2014
Parade Line Up Time: 7:30am, Scouts and Akelas in the parade should be at the Pack 90 float no later than 8:30am.
Parade Start Time: 9am
Parade Route: Congress Avenue Bridge to State Capitol.
Dress: All scouts should wear their full Class A uniform.

Come early and help us decorate the float!!

Below are links to more information about this event, including suggested parking.

http://www.bsacac.org/activities/report_to_state
http://www.bsacac.org/my_files/Forms/2014_report_to_state_parade_leader_guide.pdf
http://www.bsacac.org/my_files/2013_downtown_austin_parking.pdf

Nov

17

2013

Texas Stars & Pack 90 Hockey Night

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What: A Pack 90 group outing to see a Texas Stars hockey game When: Saturday December 7 - 7:00 PM game time Where: 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Who: Pack 90 Cub Scouts & other members of their families How Much: $12 per person for game tickets, $5 for parking pass   How do I sign-up: on-line in the Pack 90 store or at the November 21st pack meeting. We have a limited amount of reserved group seats, so please sign up early if you want to attend.

Jul

21

2013

Upcoming Event: Summertime Cookout & Pool Party

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Wow, the summer seems to be blowing by. I don't know about all of you, but I can't believe it's already the end of July. I want to remind everyone of our next Pack 90 summertime event - The Summertime BBQ and Swim Party When: Saturday July 27th Time: 6:00pm Where: Balcones Park & Swimming Pool On the menu: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Watermelon. If you are planning to attend please RSVP to leadership@pack90austin.org asap so we can get a headcount for food. I'll also need a few volunteers to help with setup and cooking, so if you can lend a hand let me know too. Bring the whole family and come ready to cool off from the summer heat.

Jun

23

2013

Upcoming Summertime Events: Akela & Son Kickball Game, July 4th Independence Day Neighborhood Parade and Picnic

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img_5900It's the Annual Akela & Son Kickball game this Thursday, 6:30 pm at Summit Elementary.  Meet at the backstop behind the school, if you don't know where it is... ask your kids.

This event helps us meet one of the requirements for our Journey To Excellence award.

I will be out of town this week and still need a couple of volunteers to help run the game.  

  1. I have the balls and bases and just need to give them to someone to take to the game.
  2. We usually bring popsicles for the boys and adults who attend.  Don't worry we will reimburse you  for the cost.
  3. Help the boys and adults have fun.  Feel free to set up the game any way you want.
If you are able to help with this event please let me know asap!  

The Milwood July 4th Independence day parade and picnic is only a couple of weeks away.

Please come and join your fellow scouts and represent Pack 90 in the neighborhood parade and then stay for the picnic. Feel free to bring your bike, scooter, or just come and walk with us.

The following information is from the Milwood & Walnut Creek Neighborhood Association concerning the Parade and Picnic.


  • Gather time 9AM (Milwood Baptist Church)
  • Parade 9:30AM
  • Austin Civic Wind Orchestra 10AM
  • Hamburger/Hot Dog Lunch 10:30 A.M.

Please keep on the look out for more information coming soon.

Jan

30

2013

Report to State Scout Parade – Feb 2nd Downtown Austin

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It's time for the 64th Annual Report to State Scout Parade!

We will be joining Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers from all over Texas in a march up Congress Avenue to the Capitol.

We will have a trailer for the scouts to ride in during the parade, but we need your help to have a strong showing.


  • Parade Line Up Time: 7:30am
  • Parade Start Time: 9am
  • Parade Route: Congress Avenue Bridge to State Capitol.
  • Scouts and Akelas in the parade should be at the Pack 90 float no later than 8:30am.
  • All scouts are encouraged to wear their full Class A uniform.
  • Early arrivals will be able to help decorate the trailer.