Bedminster - Scouts Pack 451 And 'The Art Of STEM'

On Friday, Nov 14th, Cub Scout Pack 451 met as they do monthly as a larger group. Web site: http://www.packwebsites.org/packweb.asp?id=8

This group includes boys grade 1 to 5 from all Basking Ridge Schools and Bedminster and continues to attract boys from all cultures.

Like all Boy Scouts groups, the focus is to help boys Be Prepared and Do Their Best. They also bring in inspiring speakers to teach leadership and real world skills, as many boys today are obsessed with video games.
The agenda was as follows:

Opening Ceremony and installation of the FlagWelcome and Introductions by John F Coelho, Cub Master PROGRAM:

Guest Presentation:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Math

Its importance and making it fun Philip Kennedy Grant (photograph) Celebrated and decorated Architect & West Point-trained Engineer, engaged and challenged the Cub Scouts to experiment, be creative, think differently and make a statement reminding them of their obligations to society.

The Great PINEWOOD DERBY overview and designing a race car was led by Paul Ruzkowski, the Derby Chair (photograph) who has successfully managed similar events for the Scout Pack. The previous Derby was honored by a visit by Mayor John Carpenter in Cedar Hill school.

Record popcorn sales results were announced by Jaya George, the dynamic Popcorn Kernal in her third and final year.
She organized a focused campaign that emphasized on high traffic retail sites for Show and Sell plus Door to Door sales which enabled this Scout group to fund adventure trips and generously donate to worthy charitable causes and non-profits like the Morristown-based, Seeing Eye School for the Blind and support special needs.

Closing Ceremony retiring the Flag to Taps was elegantly played by award-winning Ridge High School Band Leader Zugale and Scout Keshaf.