This Sunday is Scout Sunday!

Please have your scout wear his uniform to church this Sunday, February 3rd:
"Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in church aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out parts of what is pledged each week."

For St. Columbkille Parishoners, Pack 359 scouts who earned their religious emblems (Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei) will receive their award following the noon mass. For more info on Scout Sunday in the Catholic Church, click here.

IMPORTANT Pinewood Derby Info

The Derby is almost here!

(at the Social Level)
Friday Weigh-in 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunday Weigh-in 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sunday Pack Meeting/Pinewood Derby 2pm

Notes:

• After weigh-in, cars must stay in the Social Level
• Snacks will be provided during the races
• Scouts will race within each group (e.g. Tigers vs Tigers)
• Each scout will race 4 times (once on each of the 4 tracks)
  
• After the scouts are done, there will be an open race for anyone to enter (adults included)
• Do not put a number sticker on your car - the leaders will number the cars
• Weights, graphite, and tools will be available at the weigh-ins to help gain or lose weight (to stay under 5 oz)

Remember what's important about the Derby!
1. Working together - the scout and adult should build the car together (as much as possible, especially for the younger scouts). It's about learning, not perfection :O)
2. Learning about tools - the scout should learn something about the tools and materials used
3. ! Sportsmanship ! - the scout needs to be a good sport whether he wins or loses. Please prepare your scout for the races by stressing this point. We just want everyone to have fun :O)

See you at the Derby!

REMINDER: Religious Emblem Interviews on Jan 26

Just a reminder that the Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei Deacon interviews will take place in the St. Columbkille Steinhausen center on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 2-3:30PM. Please bring your scout(s) in full uniform with all books completed and signed off, plus any banners for the Parvuli Dei candidates. We will ensure they are hung in the church foyer the following Sunday at Scout Sunday (12:00PM Mass on February 3rd).

Believe It or Not - Overnight at Museum Canceled

I just receieved an email from the Strategic Air & Space Museum that our overnight has been canceled. (great timing, right? just after i send out the info to the Pack!) Feb 8th does not meet the minimum number of kids attending (75) since only one other group registered. This is very frustrating to me and i apologize to you and your kids. I will work with the Museum to try to reschedule for a different date and then will present it to the Pack.

Again, sorry for the change in plans...

Rick Denne

Campout at the Strategic Air & Space Museum

As announced at the December pack meeting, our Pack will be camping out at the Strategic Air & Space Museum on Feb 8th. Cost is $20 per scout and $10 per adult. Tiger cubs should have an accompanying adult. The night will be full of fun and education. We'll be sleeping under the SR-71 too.
Please email rick.denne@cox.net to add your name to the list - after Feb 1st we cannot change our number attending!

This should be fun!

for more info, click here.

Pinewood Derby Workshop Location Changed to Scout Center

Due to a parish scheduling conflict the Pinewood Derby Workshop location has been moved from the Social Level to the Scout Center. The workshop will still take place Friday (1/4) at 6:30pm. A scroll saw and sanding station will be available.

Pinewood Derby Workshop

Just a reminder that the Pinewood Derby Workshop is this Friday (Jan 4) at 6:30pm in the Social Level. Power tools will be available for use in crafting your scout's car. Check out the calendar on our website for other Derby dates (www.cubpack359.com).