Cub Scout Pack Cleans Cars, Raises Funds

Scrub-a-dub-dub, they raised some funds.

Cub Scout Pack 341 from Oak Forest recently held a car wash as a fundraising effort for upcoming activities, including a fishing derby and camping trip.

The pack washed cars at the on 151st Street and Central Avenue.

The Church has nurtured, supported, and been responsible for the Pack since its inception in 1971, according to Pack Committe Chair Jason Akai. The pack has over 50 scouts from eight different schools in Oak Forest, Midlothian, Crestwood, and Tinley Park.  

"The car wash is one of the Pack's annual fundraisers which gives the scouts a chance to help the pack do more, and for them to have fun in the process. Cub Scouting is always about fun with a purpose," said Christina Petrusek, the pack's fundraising chairwoman.

Through cleaning of dirty cars and kind donations from customers, the scouts raised over $350. Lunch was provided by Palos Heights Aurelio's Pizza, and water from the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. 

Jenelle Slaviero, the pack's new popcorn chairwoman, mentioned that this money "will help cover most of the expenses of the fishing derby in September, which is a new event for us — so we're definitely looking forward to it!"

Anyone interested in learning more about Cub Scout Pack 341—which is designed for boys from 1st to 5th grade—should attend the new Parents meeting on September 5th at 6 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. For more information, contact Jason Akai, the Pack's committee chair and Patch blogger, at jasonakai@gmail.com.