Pack 268 Rain Gutter Regatta
  
10/29/06
  
Greetings All,
  
The pack held it's annual Rain Gutter Regatta on Saturday, October 21st, at Arroyo Park in Union City. The event was successful. Seven scouts came and participated in the event. Of those 7 scouts, 3 scouts placed, Austin C., 1st, Mike D., 2nd, and Sam H., 3rd. Allen C., Glenn G., and Kevin G. of Troop 110 helped with the event on Saturday, thank you guys. After the race, the pack held a picnic and balloon toss. Unfortunately, the balloon toss turned into a balloon fight all participants were soaked, no surprise there.
  
I want to extend my thanks to Jay and Jo Hendee and their son, Andrew, for taking time out of their busy Friday night to help me and the pack with building the boats. Prior to the Regatta on Saturday, the pack held a meeting on Friday at Searles, to construct and decorate the boats. To my surprise, Jo and Jay Hendee brought their boat building equipment and expertise to help all the scouts successfully finished their boats. Luckily for the pack, the pack had an ample supply of boats that where pre-sealed by Jay along time ago. Again, thanks so much Andrew, Jay and Jo.
  
Below are pictures taken at the regatta event from one of our parent, Raj Gupta. Enjoy.
  
Yours In Scouting,
John Gillen
Member of Troop 110 Leadership
Acting Cubmaster
  
----- Original Message -----
  
From: Raj Gupta (ragupta)<mailto:ragupta@cisco.com>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 4:36 PM
Subject: RE: Photos taken at the Rain Gutter Regatta
  
Hi folks,
  
Here are a few photos taken at this event. I apologize if the files are too big. Thanks to all the parents, scouts and specially John for making this a success!! I have a few more photos. Let me know if anyone's interested. --Raj
  

From: John Gillen [mailto:4gillens@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 6:42 PM
Subject: Our Rain Gutter Regatta was a success!!!
  
Greeting Packers,
  
I just want to recap our boat race and picnic the pack held last weekend. A total of 7 cubscouts, 4 sibligs participated in the regatta. Unfortunately, the race was delayed due to the construction of the track---we had to fill up our track with 20 gallons of water using the public drinking fountain. In addition to our misery, one scout, Mike Denney, had to leave early due to a soccer game. BUT, we managed to convince one of our siblings (younger) to fill in for the scout who left and managed to place the scout in 2nd place. The plot continues, the sibling who played for the scout now has expressed interest in joining the pack---we will see this Friday. By the way, this sibling whose name is Micheal, is a friend of Austin C. whom by the way placed 1st in the race. Our 3rd place winner was Sam H. Congratulations to the winners, but most importantly, to all the scouts who didn't place and participated with great sportsmanship--thank you so much!!! Remember, for those staying with the pack, there is next year. I want to also thank our two boyscouts, Glenn G. and Allan C. for helping with the logistics of the race. And last, I want to thank all the parents who came and helped with the construction of the track, the preparing of the picnic, and just general help with the race---thank you thank you!!
  
Yours In Scouting,
  
John Gillen