Eric Roth is Pack Chairman. David Fortenberry is our Cubmaster. The den leader of the Tiger Cub Den is Kimberly Harbin. Jennifer Fortenberry is the den leader of the Wolf Den. Matt Davis is the leader of the Bear Den. Gay Ulrich is the den leader of the Webelos I Den. Tracy Moyers is the den leader of the Webelos II Den. Membership fluctuates around two dozen boys in grades 1-5. First graders participate as a Tiger cub. Second graders work toward the rank of Wolf. Third graders may attain the rank of Bear. Fourth and fifth graders participate in the 18 month long WEBLOS program. Pack 25 is one of dozens in the Arrowhead district that serves Limestone, Morgan, and Lauderdale Counties. Also, the pack and district form part of the Greater Alabama Council that serves the 22 uppermost counties of Alabama.
Activities that Pack 25 offers include: regular den meetings centered around rank advancement, service projects, family camping, hiking, canoeing, trips to attractions across the Tennesse Valley, banquets,and pinewood derby racing.
Contact Information
If you would like to submit scout photos or scout information for the website regarding ABS Pack 25, please send an email to billandgayulrich@charter.net
If you would like more information about joining ABS Pack 25 or information about our scouting events, please email David Fortenberry at djfortenberry@charter.net.
Pack 25 has been taking part in a monthly clean-up program. This clean-up program was organized by the Webelos Den Leader - Tim Richter. Pack 25 adopted an area behind the trail at the park in Athens, AL. Click on the slideshow above to see some pictures of these hard-working scouts.
The cub scouts and their families from ABS Pack 25 enjoyed a funfilled evening at the Huntsville Stars Baseball Game on August 21, 2009. We enjoyed the game, but we also enjoyed each other's company and snacking on some typical baseball game snacks. We got to run out on the field while "Who Let the Dog's Out" played loudly over the speakers. We got our picture made with Homer (the mascot). After the ballgame, we saw an awsome fireworks show. It only lasted about 10 minutes, but it was the best way to end a great evening with all of our scout friends and family from Pack 25. Many thanks goes out to David Fortenberry (our Cubmaster) for organizing this fun activity! To view the slideshow above, just click on "play". Enjoy the slideshow!
Cub Scout Day Camp was held at Point Mallard in Decatur, AL on June 1 - 5, 2009. The theme of this year's camp was called "CSI - Cub Scout Investigations". There were nineteen scouts from ABS attending Day Camp this year. The boys enjoyed a fun-filled week learning all kinds of new things. They also completed a lot of requirements needed to go toward their achievements.
We enjoyed a fun-filled evening at our Blue and Gold Banquet on May 9, 2009 at the Athens Bible School Cafeteria. "Scouting the Great Outdoors" was the theme of our banquet this year. Roger Bedingfield from Roger's Portraits set up a mini-studio to take pictures of our scouts and leaders. We enjoyed some great food and entertainment during the evening. Eric Roth, our Cub Master, prepared a great slideshow of this past year's scouting events. Our scouts also entertained us by performing amusing skits. We had a Father/Son Cake Decorating Contest - Bill and Nicholas Ulrich had the winning cake. Their cake featured campers sleeping in sleeping bags next to a campfire. Check out the picture of this winning cake in the slideshow above. The other participants did a great job, too. Chase and Kasey Harbin made a camping themed cake and Caleb Boyd made a very yummy dessert. All of those desserts were gobbled up quickly. We did not have very many left-overs. The Bear Den took top honors in the Table Decoration Contest with their "Trail Maps" theme. Each Bear in the den made a "hiking trail map" to display on the table. They used other camping gear as decorations on their table, too. They did a great job! You will see their winning table in the slideshow above. The Tigers made "Tiger" placemats and their table was decorated using a western theme. The Wolf Den was very creative in using a canopy over their "camping" themed table. They used items from various events they participated in during the year as decorations as well. The Webelos I and Webelos II joined forces in the competition this year to create a camping themed table, too. They made "scout friends" to display as if they were hiking in the woods. The Webelos II were depicted on a bridge to commemorate their "bridging ceremony" that took place as they crossed over from cub scouts to boy scouts. Thanks to all of those who helped set up and decorate for the banquet, prepared food, brought drinks and helped clean up afterward. Many thanks goes to all of our den leaders, assistant den leaders and other volunteers for all of the hard work you have done this year. We would also like to thank Eric and Melinda Roth for all of their hard work in organizing all of our pack activities. As Eric Roth becomes our new Chairman, we want to thank David Fortenberry for stepping up to take over the role as our new Cub Master. We have had a great scouting year and look forward to the summer activities and the activities that are planned for next year!
On April 20, 2009, three Webelos from ABS Pack 25 "bridged" over to the ABS Boy Scout Troop 21. The Bridging Ceremony was held at Big Springs Park in Athens, AL. The ceremony began with Jake as the Color Guard Caller and Ben as the Flag Bearer during the Color Guard Advance. The Pledge of Allegience was led by Andrew. Scout Oath was led by Alexander. Dayton led the troop in reciting the Scout Law. After a prayer led by Garret, Mr. Calvert, Troop Committee Chair, welcomed the Troop and the Pack to the ceremony. Then, Mr. Eric Roth, Cubmaster of Pack 25, gave a farewell speech to the Webelos from his pack and removed the Webelos neckerchief and shoulder loops from their uniforms. Then each Webelo was called to cross the bridge over to Troop 21 from Pack 25. After each Webelo crossed over the bridge they were welcomed by Gary Boyd, Scoutmaster of Troop 21. The Boys Scouts from Troop 21 presented Dalton, Corbin, and Sam with their new Boy Scout neckerchief and shoulder loops. Then Dalton, Corbin, and Sam repeated the Scout Oath with Troop 21. Each part of the Scout Law was stated during a candle lighting ceremony. Then the ceremony ended with a prayer. Congatulations Dalton, Corbin and Sam!
Out of 63 cars racing at the Arrowhead District Pinewood Derby on March 14, 2009, Chase Harbin took home a trophy for "2nd Place". His average speed for the day was 215.5 MPH. Great job, Chase!
