Things are starting to heat up, not only the weather, but the Y-Guides upcoming year.
August is going to be a fun month for us.
We have the Little Chief's Longhouse on the 19th, and at this meeting we will pick the winners of the patch design contest. All of our kids are invited to submit their designs for the Papoose events, the train ride, fishing outing and the Christmas party. Then at the Longhouse the children of the Chief's and Assistant Chief's will pik the winners.
Get your designs in to me or Brian by the 16th.
Speaking of the 16th. That is the day we are going to Fort Worth to see the Cats play baseball. We'll begin our day at the local city park, enjoying a hamburger and hot dog cook out. Then we'll head over to the ballpark for a fun family night. Let me know how many tickets you'll need so I can get them purchased.
On the 26th we'll have another Dad's meeting, at Buffalo Wild Wings. 297 and Debbie Lane in Mansfield. 6:30 - 8:00.
Our topic? The YMC carnival.
Speaking of the YMCA Carnival. That is on August 30th, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Central YMCA branch.
This is our big recruiting event to kick off the year, so we need everyone to be there, to help man our booth.
Our booth will consist of crafts (wampum bags and spin art), a game of bust the balloons, and an old fashioned lemonade stand with cookies and cupcakes.
We'll have lots of beads to hand out and maybe we'll make some new friends.
Everyone should have their time slots and assignments, so let's get busy gettin' busy.
And finally, I am please to announce that the newest edition of The Smoke Signal is now posted on the YMCA website. I am really pleased to have had the opportunity to contribute to the program by taking over as newsletter editor and taking the title of Federation Drum Beater.
It is both a pleasure, and an honor to serve the Y Guides and our kids.
Check out the Smoke Signal at:
http://www.ymca-arlington.org/PDF/FatherChild/August08SmokeSignal.pdf
So as you can see we'll be running full steam in just a few weeks, and before you know it we'll be back out there campng again, only 58 dqays until our first camp out at Dinosaur Valley.
A happy summer to all..............
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
A New Year
On August 30th we will be having our annual YMCA Father/Child Program Carnival.
This is the offical start to the new Y Guides year.
The Fox tribe will have it's booth there this year, and we are busy getting ready and making plans for how we want to introduce ourselves to the community.
Our first planning session will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Buffalo Wild Wings located at 287 and Debbie lane.
Plan on being there at 6:30, and we should be finished up by 8:30.
We will also discuss upcoming Y Guide events.
Bring Mom and the kids if they want to help us with the carnival planning.
Let's use the carnival as our opportunity to get the Fox tribe off to a great start for 2008/2009.
See you Wednesday night.
Chief Big Horse
This is the offical start to the new Y Guides year.
The Fox tribe will have it's booth there this year, and we are busy getting ready and making plans for how we want to introduce ourselves to the community.
Our first planning session will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Buffalo Wild Wings located at 287 and Debbie lane.
Plan on being there at 6:30, and we should be finished up by 8:30.
We will also discuss upcoming Y Guide events.
Bring Mom and the kids if they want to help us with the carnival planning.
Let's use the carnival as our opportunity to get the Fox tribe off to a great start for 2008/2009.
See you Wednesday night.
Chief Big Horse
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Papoose Nation News
Last night the Chief's and Assistant Chief's met with the Papoose Nation Chief and Assistant Chief. We discussed the upcoming year and started making plans for upcoming events.
I am excited about the coming year because I think we have a great group of leaders, Dad's who share our desire to make the Papoose tribes the strongest in the Y Guide program.
We talked about the camp outs for 2008-2009, and decided to return to Dinasour Valley for our Fall campout and we will be going to Lake Mineral Wells for the Spring campout.
I am glad that we are going to Dinasour Valley in September, because the weather should be nice enough so that we can get in the water and play, and the area where we held our gatherings will be perfect for water gun fights, ice cream socials and movies.
And the Spring campout will be a blast because we have been given the task of war chiefing this event. So start thinking about what kind of activities we want to have.
With the Dad's we have, and our many talents, we should be able to have the greatest campout the papoose kids have ever had.
YaTaHay Mighty Fox Tribe
I am excited about the coming year because I think we have a great group of leaders, Dad's who share our desire to make the Papoose tribes the strongest in the Y Guide program.
We talked about the camp outs for 2008-2009, and decided to return to Dinasour Valley for our Fall campout and we will be going to Lake Mineral Wells for the Spring campout.
I am glad that we are going to Dinasour Valley in September, because the weather should be nice enough so that we can get in the water and play, and the area where we held our gatherings will be perfect for water gun fights, ice cream socials and movies.
And the Spring campout will be a blast because we have been given the task of war chiefing this event. So start thinking about what kind of activities we want to have.
With the Dad's we have, and our many talents, we should be able to have the greatest campout the papoose kids have ever had.
YaTaHay Mighty Fox Tribe
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rocket Shoot
It's back on.
The YMCA Rocket Shoot, originally scheduled for may 17th, has been rescheduled for this Saturday, May 31st.
We will be launching at History Maker Homes subdivision, Patriot Estates on Hwy 67 in Venus, just south of Midlothian.
Use the south entrance (2nd entrance if traveling south on Hwy 67) and follow Lone Star Ave all the way to the back where the swimming pool is.
Park on the side of the road that has the open field. Please do not park at the houses or swimming pool parking lot.
We will be set up in the field just south west of the swimming pool.
I've included a Google and a Yahoo map link.
Set up will begin at 11:30am with all of the rockets needing to be checked in by 12:30pm
Judging to be completed by 1pm.
Rocket launches will start at 1pm immediately following the announcements of the winners.
Links to Yahoo and Google Maps:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw --#mvt=m&lat=32.443654&lon=-97.082534&zoom=16
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
The YMCA Rocket Shoot, originally scheduled for may 17th, has been rescheduled for this Saturday, May 31st.
We will be launching at History Maker Homes subdivision, Patriot Estates on Hwy 67 in Venus, just south of Midlothian.
Use the south entrance (2nd entrance if traveling south on Hwy 67) and follow Lone Star Ave all the way to the back where the swimming pool is.
Park on the side of the road that has the open field. Please do not park at the houses or swimming pool parking lot.
We will be set up in the field just south west of the swimming pool.
I've included a Google and a Yahoo map link.
Set up will begin at 11:30am with all of the rockets needing to be checked in by 12:30pm
Judging to be completed by 1pm.
Rocket launches will start at 1pm immediately following the announcements of the winners.
Links to Yahoo and Google Maps:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw --#mvt=m&lat=32.443654&lon=-97.082534&zoom=16
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Friday, May 16, 2008
Rocket Shoot Update
Oaky, I am sure that by now everyone has been made aware of the fact that the Rcket Shoot that was scheduled for Saturday the 17th, has been postponed.I have no details yet on a make up date, but I have been told that there will be one.I will let everyone know the new date just as soon as it is given to us.
Thanks,
Chief Big Horse
Thanks,
Chief Big Horse
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Rocket Shoot
I stopped at Hobby Lobby yesterday and purchased a rocket for the Rocket Shoot, which is next Saturday, the 17th.
Hobby Lobby has a great assortment, from little 3 & 4 inch rockets, to 18" and larger.
They come in kits that allow you to build your rocket, or a pre-made rocket that you can decorate and shoot right away.
I chose the pre-made rocket, 18" long, and shoots up to 600 feet in the air.
The kit I bought was $24.99, and came with the rocket, launch pad, two (2) jet packs and a chute.
I then bought an extra pack of jet packs, three (3) for $7.99
This will give us the chance to shoot off our rocket five (5) times.
I liked the one I got because it has these really cool rocket stickers, NASA, United States, and the little stickers that look like rocket parts, but the nose cone end, which is 6" long is blank, so we can use this area to decorate our rocket.
I figure since the 17th is Armed Forces Day, and since we are shooting off our rocket, we will go with a Marine Corp look, dedicated to Will's Papa.
Remember, they will have prizes for smallest, largest, best indian theme and best decoration. So get creative.
I hope everyone can make it to the rocket shoot.
Saturday, May 17th, from 12:30-2:00 in Midlothian, at the Midlothian Middle School.
http://www.dars.org/Midlothian.html
So, until then Ya Ta Hay
Chief Big Horse
Hobby Lobby has a great assortment, from little 3 & 4 inch rockets, to 18" and larger.
They come in kits that allow you to build your rocket, or a pre-made rocket that you can decorate and shoot right away.
I chose the pre-made rocket, 18" long, and shoots up to 600 feet in the air.
The kit I bought was $24.99, and came with the rocket, launch pad, two (2) jet packs and a chute.
I then bought an extra pack of jet packs, three (3) for $7.99
This will give us the chance to shoot off our rocket five (5) times.
I liked the one I got because it has these really cool rocket stickers, NASA, United States, and the little stickers that look like rocket parts, but the nose cone end, which is 6" long is blank, so we can use this area to decorate our rocket.
I figure since the 17th is Armed Forces Day, and since we are shooting off our rocket, we will go with a Marine Corp look, dedicated to Will's Papa.
Remember, they will have prizes for smallest, largest, best indian theme and best decoration. So get creative.
I hope everyone can make it to the rocket shoot.
Saturday, May 17th, from 12:30-2:00 in Midlothian, at the Midlothian Middle School.
http://www.dars.org/Midlothian.html
So, until then Ya Ta Hay
Chief Big Horse
Friday, May 2, 2008
Fox Tribe May Meeting
YaTaHay
Big Trout and Lil’ Trout invite you to their pond for a night of Indian fun!
Date: Wednesday May 7th
6:30pm Dinner
7:00 Meeting
7:15 Activity – Making Totem poles
7:45 Game
Pond location: 4000 Tuscany Lane
Arlington 76016
817-478-8324
Please bring any empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls you might have.
Big Trout and Lil’ Trout invite you to their pond for a night of Indian fun!
Date: Wednesday May 7th
6:30pm Dinner
7:00 Meeting
7:15 Activity – Making Totem poles
7:45 Game
Pond location: 4000 Tuscany Lane
Arlington 76016
817-478-8324
Please bring any empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls you might have.
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