Do you have pictures for a B&G Slideshow?

I am putting together a quick slideshow for the Blue & Gold banquet. If anyone has any digital pictures of any scouting event, from August through this month, please send them to rick.denne@cox.net. I'll do my best to get them in the slideshow :O)

Thanks!

Please R.S.V.P. to Blue & Gold Invitation

The Blue & Gold Banquet (Feb. 23rd, 6:30pm) is quickly approaching! Please remember to R.S.V.P. to the invitation that you should have received in the mail last week. Also, include the number of adults and children attending the event. We appreciate your timely reply, as this info will help with planning. Thanks!

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).