Here comes the Pinewood Derby!

Welcome to Derby Week!

Friday Weigh-in #1 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Scout Center)
Sunday Weigh-in #2 12:30pm - 1:30pm (Social Level)
Sunday Pack Meeting/Pinewood Derby 2pm (Social Level)

Notes:

• After weigh-in, cars must stay with the Pack derby committee
  
• Snacks will be provided
• Scouts will race within each group (e.g. Tigers vs Tigers)
• Each scout will race 4 times (once on each of the 4 lanes)
  
• 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)
• During this week, the official scale and 'measuring box' are available at the scout center for checking your weight and dimensions. Contact your den leader if you would like to stop in the scout center and pre-test your car.

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)

Don't forget there is an Open Class race following the rank races, open to all adults, siblings, etc.

We need one volunteer to help with the weigh-ins and several volunteers to help set up the track on race day (at noon) and to clean up after the derby. If you can help, please reply to this email. Thanks!

See you at the Derby!

Pinewood Derby Workshop on 2/22

Join us on Sunday, February 22nd from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Scout Center for our annual Pinewood Derby Workshop. Pack families will provide various power tools (sanding station, band saw, scroll saw, etc.) for use in crafting your car. If you have a power tool or a shop vac that you can bring to the event please email rick.denne@cox.net to let me know. An email with the official derby rules is also on the way. Thanks!

The Blue & Gold Banquet is on February 21st

The Blue & Gold Banquet (Saturday, Feb. 21st, 6:30pm, in the Social Level) is quickly approaching!

Please remember to R.S.V.P. to the invitation (email stacy.denne@cox.net) that you should have received from your scout (if you attended the Winter Lock-in) or in the mail. Also, please include the number of adults and children attending the event. We appreciate your timely reply, as this info will help with planning.

Remember, the whole family, including grandparents, is invited to the banquet. We will witness the Webelos II scouts as they cross over into the Boy Scout troop, as well as honor some of the special people in our pack. We will also recap some of the events of the year...

This year we will enjoy a sit-down dinner, with a little help from our families. The Pack will provide:

• Fried chicken
• Drinks (pop and juice boxes)
• Cake
• Condiments, dressings

We need families to bring side dishes, according to the rank of their scout:

• Tigers - Salads (fruit salad or lettuce salad) or veggies (casseroles, relish tray)
• Wolves - Potato dishes (mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, potato casserole)
• Bears/Webelos - Breads/rolls

If your family has more than one scout in different ranks, please just pick one category. Please bring enough items to feed about 10 people. We appreciate your help and look forward to a great meal and a fun night!

More info on the Winter Lock-in, Friday 1/23

Join us for the Winter Lock-in on Friday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Social Level. Families are invited for pizza, the Pack Meeting, and a movie. Scouts (and adults) are invited to stay the night.

Agenda:

• 6:30pm Arrive at the Social Level for pizza
• 7pm Pack meeting (awards, show'n'tell)
• 7:30pm Scout activity
• 8pm Movie (with popcorn)
• 10pm Lights out
• 7am Donuts
  
• 8am Leave for home (wedding needs the space soon after)
  

Things to bring if you are staying overnight:

• sleeping bag
• air mattress (recommended)
  
• pajamas
• toothbrush/toothpaste
• pillow
• flashlight

Again, only scouts can stay overnight, not their siblings, so that our group doesn't get unmanageable :O) Thanks for your understanding...

Join us for the Winter Lock-in!

Join us for the Winter Lock-in on Friday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Social Level. Families are invited for pizza, the Pack Meeting, and a movie. Scouts (and adults) are invited to stay the night. More details to come, but please make sure you mark your calendars!