Feller's Cake Bake Rules - April 14th

We will have our annual “Feller’s Cake Bake” at our April 14th Pack meeting.
A major change this year to our cake bake... after much leader and parent input we have decided to drop the auction portion but retain the cake judging. In the past, most scouts wanted to take home their cake but many would get outbid in the auction, leaving the scout less-than-thrilled. Hopefully this change will make the event fun for everyone.

Remember, scouts usually have a cooking requirement to fulfill at all scout levels, which this cake bake will satisfy.
Please, the point of this exercise (as with the Pinewood Derby) is to teach the scouts 3 things:
1. New skills (baking, decorating)
2. Working together - the scout and adult should bake the cake together (as much as possible, especially for the younger scouts). It's about learning, not perfection :O)
3. ! Sportsmanship ! - the scout needs to be a good sport whether he wins or loses. Please prepare your scout by stressing this point. We just want everyone to have fun :O)

The rules are as follows:
1. Cakes should be delivered to the social level by 6:45 PM on April 14. The judging will be done at this time.
2. Cakes must be made by a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout & an older male. (This may be a father, grandfather, uncle, big brother or neighbor.)
3. Cake & icing mixes may be used. The cake should be a minimum of two layers.
4. No female assistance is allowed. (If this rule is a problem, please contact your den leader to arrange a "surrogate" male - especially for our military families.)
5. The entire creation must be edible, including all decorations, to be eligible to win a prize.
6. Cakes should be on a disposable plate or tray.
7. Please come up with a title (The Rocket, Enjoying Nature, etc.) & include it on a small card attached to the cake plate. Cakes will be numbered for judging – do not write your name on your card.
8. Prizes will be awarded, based on adult judges’ votes, in the following categories:
• Animal Theme
• Scouting (Nature/Camping/Pinewood Derby) Theme
• Patriotic Theme
• Miscellaneous Theme
The scout must announce the theme of his cake at delivery time.
9. The scouts will vote for their favorite cake. A prize will be awarded for “Scouts Choice” as well.
10. Most importantly: Cakes MUST be homemade; no purchased cakes can be entered.

If you have any questions or concerns with these rules please email rick.denne@cox.net.

Scouting For Food March 28th

Saturday March 28th is the kick-off for the annual food collection drive, "Scouting For Food". Our Pack will place paper hangers on doors in the neighborhood behind Super Target. The hangers ask homeowners to place food donations outside 1 week later, when the Boy Scouts of Troop 359 will pick up the donations.

Last year, Scouts and volunteers collected over 381,000 items of food for those in need in 484 communities served by the Mid-America Council. This community-wide drive helps reinforce the value of the Scout motto, “Doing a Good Turn Daily.”

We need all scouts and leaders to meet at 8:45 am at the north St. Columbkille school lot (by the library). Please wear scout uniforms. If we have a lot of help we can get this done in about an hour. Sibling and adult help is also welcome. Please, we need everyone to help accomplish this task! Thanks...

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!