January 21, 2017
La Grange, NY: It was
a mild day in January as the Pack 56 first- and second-year Webelos
participated in the BSA Hudson Valley Council, Dutchess District 48th
annual Eskimo Run taking place at James Baird State Park. With no snow on the ground, the boys pulled
their sleds over the approximately mile and a half course, stopping at eleven
stations to demonstrate their scouting skills and knowledge. Both patrols, the Howlers and Gamecocks, exhibited
great scout spirit as they navigated the course. Their patrol cheers and chants could be heard
throughout the park. Both patrols
performed particularly well. Pack 56’s
first-year Webelos, the Howler Patrol, completed the Blue Trail and finished in
second place overall. The Gamecock
Patrol, Pack 56’s second-year Webelos won first place for the Gold Trail,
having been the 2016 Blue Trail first place winners and making them
back-to-back winners. “Pack 56’s leaders
couldn’t be more proud of both patrols and their accomplishments. Their hard work, dedication, and team spirit
demonstrated that they live by the Scout Oath, Law, and Moto, ‘Be Prepared’. They are an inspiration to Pack 56’s younger
cub scouts.” said Nicole Parisi, Pack 56’s Cubmaster, when she received the news
after the awards were presented.
