02.23.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

February 23, 2009

Blue & Gold Banquet

What a great celebration! Thank you to all those who participated in our first (and perhaps annual) Father/Son Cake Bake. It was truly amazing to see the variety of creations you shared with us. After what must have been some tough decisions, congratulations go out to all our scouts and special recognition again to our winners:

w Most Original: Kade & Sean with their Knife Cake

w Best Scout Them: Tyler & Anthony with their Wolf Badge surrounding by favorite activites

w Most Blue & Gold: Dalton & Ron who only used Blue & Gold in their 2 layer cake

w Most Decorations: Dylan & Michael with quite an elaborate Camping scene

w Fan Favorite: Will & Michael with their Bowling Alley

A huge thank you also to all the parents and scouts who helped plan, organize, set up and clean up. We could not have done it without all of you!

Pinewood Derby Planning Meeting

With Blue & Gold Behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to the Pinewood Derby. Our first planning meeting will be held this Thursday at 7pm at the church. Please join us if you would like to participate in planning this event.

Pinewood Derby Details

We will be following the rules set by our council, which can be found here: http://www.unioncountyscouts.com/Derbyrules(1).doc

1. First Weigh-In: March 3^rd. All cars need to be weighed in and checked in prior to the derby. This first weigh in allows you to check the weight of your car and see if any modifications need to be made to stay under the maximum 5oz weight. If you are satisfied with your car at this time – you may also go ahead and turn it in; or you can wait until the second weigh in date to re-weigh it and turn it in.

2. Second Weigh-In: March 10^th. During the second and final weigh-in, all cars must be turned in to be included in the derby.

3. Pack 97 Pinewood Derby: Saturday, March 14^th. This will be held at Christ Community Church. Winners from our derby will automatically qualify for the District Pinewood Derby.

4. District Pinewood Derby: Saturday, April 18^th. District has finalized their date as April 18^th and it will take place at Wingate University. There is also an open race to qualify for the District Derby. Any scout can take their car, pay a $3 entrance fee and be included in the open race. Only open race winners and Pack winners qualify for the District Derby. Only winners from the District Pinewood Derby will qualify for the Council Pinewood Derby.

5. Council Pinewood Derby: May 2^nd. Time and location also to be determined

Rays Splash Planet

Saturday, March 7^th we will be going to Rays Splash Planet from 11am-1pm. Scouts will be paid for by the pack. Parents are free and siblings will be $6 each. Please keep in mind that proper swim attire is required by all participants in the water on the day of our visit. Driving directions, rules and policies for children and chaperones can be found on line at www.rayssplashplanet.com.

Myrtle Beach Trip

It’s also time to start planning for our “big” event of the year and this year we are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy 2 special activities! We will be Sleeping with the Sharks on Friday, April 24^th and then enjoying a special scout event at Medieval Times on Saturday April 25^th. Due to payment deadlines for each activity; registration and payment must be received to us by March 20^th. We should have more information as we get closer, however, in order to start planning your schedule – here’s what we know so far.

Sleeping with the Sharks at Ripley’s Aquarium: Count sharks instead of sheep! We will spend the night sleeping in the shark tunnel! Welcome/Check-in is at 8pm. There are several activities planned which include a Scavenger Hunt, Classroom Program, Light snack, and designing a T-shirt or pillow case. Dinner is not included, so please eat prior to checking in. Saturday morning there will be a light breakfast at 6:30am and the program ends at 7:45am. Everyone should bring a sleeping bag/pillow and t-shirt or pillow case for crafts. Scouts are paid for by the pack. The cost for Parents and siblings is $55/person. For additional information on the Aquarium, the program and directions, visit the website at http://www.ripleysaquarium.com/sleepwithsharks.php

Medieval Times: From Sharks, we’ll be traveling back in time! Doors to Medieval Times will open at 9:45am. The Scout Recognition will begin at 11am and the Show and Meal will begin at 11:30am. This program should end at approximately 1:15pm. Scouts will be paid for by the pack. The cost for Registered Leaders and siblings/kids under 12 will be $20.97. The cost for Parents and siblings/kids 13 yrs and over will be $27.46. For additional information on Medieval Times and directions, please visit their website at http://www.medievaltimes.com/index.php

Bridging Ceremony

Our Bridging Ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of May 8^th-10^that Optimist Park in Monroe. This is the culmination of our scout year and where are scouts either progress in rank within the pack or as Webelos transition into Boy Scouts. This is an extremely important event for your scout and one you will not want to miss! We will have more information as we get closer to the event, though wanted to make everyone marks their calendars now!

Remaining Popcorn

Please let Brannen or Amy know if you would like to purchase any of the following:

1 tin: Caramel Corn w/peanuts $9 (circle)

3 tins: Caramel Corn light $16 (elipse)

3 tins: Caramel Corn w/nuts. $16 (tree)

3 tins: Trail Mix $20

Calendar of Upcoming events:

2/26/09 Thursday Pinewood Derby Planning Meeting @ 7:00pm at the Church

3/03/09 Tuesday Den Meeting & 1^ST Weigh in for Pinewood Derby

3/07/09 Saturday Ray’s Splash Planet @ 11:00AM – 1:00pm

www.rayssplashplanet.com

3/10/09 Tuesday 2^nd Weigh in for Pinewood Derby

3/14/09 Saturday Pack Pinewood Derby

3/19/09 Thursday Roundtable (Leaders & Committee Members)

3/20/09 Friday Deadline to sign up and pay for Sleeping with the Sharks & Medieval Times

3/24/09 Tuesday Beltloops/achievements due to leaders/Adrienne

3/26/09 Thursday Bridging Ceremony Volunteer Meeting

3/31/09 Tuesday Pack Meeting

4/03/09 Friday Movie Night

4/16/09 Thursday Roundtable (Leaders & Committee Members)

4/18/09 Saturday District Pinewood Derby

4/24/09 Friday Sleeping with the Sharks

4/25/09 Saturday Medieval Times

4/28/09 Tuesday Final Belt Loops & Achievements due to leaders/Adrienne before Bridging Ceremony

4/30/09 Thursday Bridging Ceremony Volunteer Meeting

5/02/09 Saturday Council Pinewood Derby

5/05/09 Tuesday “Thank You” Project for Christ Community Church

5/08/09 – 5/10/09 Bridging Ceremony @ Optimist Park in Monroe

5/16/09 Saturday Proposed VFW Community Service Project Presentation

5/23/09 Saturday Bush Race – Lowes Motor Speedway



	*The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97* February 23, 2009 Blue & Gold Banquet What a great celebration! Thank you to all those who participated in our first (and perhaps annual) Father/Son Cake Bake. It was truly amazing to see the variety of creations you shared with us. After what must have been some tough decisions, congratulations go out to all our scouts and special recognition again to our winners: w Most Original: Kade & Sean with their Knife Cake w Best Scout Them: Tyler & Anthony with their Wolf Badge surrounding by favorite activites w Most Blue & Gold: Dalton & Ron who only used Blue & Gold in their 2 layer cake w Most Decorations: Dylan & Michael with quite an elaborate Camping scene w Fan Favorite: Will & Michael with their Bowling Alley A huge thank you also to all the parents and scouts who helped plan, organize, set up and clean up. We could not have done it without all of you! Pinewood Derby Planning Meeting With Blue & Gold Behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to the Pinewood Derby. Our first planning meeting will be held this Thursday at 7pm at the church. Please join us if you would like to participate in planning this event. Pinewood Derby Details We will be following the rules set by our council, which can be found here: http://www.unioncountyscouts.com/Derbyrules(1).doc 1. First Weigh-In: March 3^rd. All cars need to be weighed in and checked in prior to the derby. This first weigh in allows you to check the weight of your car and see if any modifications need to be made to stay under the maximum 5oz weight. If you are satisfied with your car at this time – you may also go ahead and turn it in; or you can wait until the second weigh in date to re-weigh it and turn it in. 2. Second Weigh-In: March 10^th. During the second and final weigh-in, all cars must be turned in to be included in the derby. 3. Pack 97 Pinewood Derby: Saturday, March 14^th. This will be held at Christ Community Church. Winners from our derby will automatically qualify for the District Pinewood Derby. 4. District Pinewood Derby: Saturday, April 18^th. District has finalized their date as April 18^th and it will take place at Wingate University. There is also an open race to qualify for the District Derby. Any scout can take their car, pay a $3 entrance fee and be included in the open race. Only open race winners and Pack winners qualify for the District Derby. Only winners from the District Pinewood Derby will qualify for the Council Pinewood Derby. 5. Council Pinewood Derby: May 2^nd. Time and location also to be determined Rays Splash Planet Saturday, March 7^th we will be going to Rays Splash Planet from 11am-1pm. Scouts will be paid for by the pack. Parents are free and siblings will be $6 each. Please keep in mind that proper swim attire is required by all participants in the water on the day of our visit. Driving directions, rules and policies for children and chaperones can be found on line at www.rayssplashplanet.com. Myrtle Beach Trip It’s also time to start planning for our “big” event of the year and this year we are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy 2 special activities! We will be Sleeping with the Sharks on Friday, April 24^th and then enjoying a special scout event at Medieval Times on Saturday April 25^th. Due to payment deadlines for each activity; registration and payment must be received to us by March 20^th. We should have more information as we get closer, however, in order to start planning your schedule – here’s what we know so far. Sleeping with the Sharks at Ripley’s Aquarium: Count sharks instead of sheep! We will spend the night sleeping in the shark tunnel! Welcome/Check-in is at 8pm. There are several activities planned which include a Scavenger Hunt, Classroom Program, Light snack, and designing a T-shirt or pillow case. Dinner is not included, so please eat prior to checking in. Saturday morning there will be a light breakfast at 6:30am and the program ends at 7:45am. Everyone should bring a sleeping bag/pillow and t-shirt or pillow case for crafts. Scouts are paid for by the pack. The cost for Parents and siblings is $55/person. For additional information on the Aquarium, the program and directions, visit the website at http://www.ripleysaquarium.com/sleepwithsharks.php Medieval Times: From Sharks, we’ll be traveling back in time! Doors to Medieval Times will open at 9:45am. The Scout Recognition will begin at 11am and the Show and Meal will begin at 11:30am. This program should end at approximately 1:15pm. Scouts will be paid for by the pack. The cost for Registered Leaders and siblings/kids under 12 will be $20.97. The cost for Parents and siblings/kids 13 yrs and over will be $27.46. For additional information on Medieval Times and directions, please visit their website at http://www.medievaltimes.com/index.php Bridging Ceremony Our Bridging Ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of May 8^th-10^that Optimist Park in Monroe. This is the culmination of our scout year and where are scouts either progress in rank within the pack or as Webelos transition into Boy Scouts. This is an extremely important event for your scout and one you will not want to miss! We will have more information as we get closer to the event, though wanted to make everyone marks their calendars now! Remaining Popcorn Please let Brannen or Amy know if you would like to purchase any of the following: 1 tin: Caramel Corn w/peanuts $9 (circle) 3 tins: Caramel Corn light $16 (elipse) 3 tins: Caramel Corn w/nuts. $16 (tree) 3 tins: Trail Mix $20 Calendar of Upcoming events: 2/26/09 Thursday Pinewood Derby Planning Meeting @ 7:00pm at the Church 3/03/09 Tuesday Den Meeting & 1^ST Weigh in for Pinewood Derby 3/07/09 Saturday Ray’s Splash Planet @ 11:00AM – 1:00pm www.rayssplashplanet.com 3/10/09 Tuesday 2^nd Weigh in for Pinewood Derby 3/14/09 Saturday Pack Pinewood Derby 3/19/09 Thursday Roundtable (Leaders & Committee Members) 3/20/09 Friday Deadline to sign up and pay for Sleeping with the Sharks & Medieval Times 3/24/09 Tuesday Beltloops/achievements due to leaders/Adrienne 3/26/09 Thursday Bridging Ceremony Volunteer Meeting 3/31/09 Tuesday Pack Meeting 4/03/09 Friday Movie Night 4/16/09 Thursday Roundtable (Leaders & Committee Members) 4/18/09 Saturday District Pinewood Derby 4/24/09 Friday Sleeping with the Sharks 4/25/09 Saturday Medieval Times 4/28/09 Tuesday Final Belt Loops & Achievements due to leaders/Adrienne before Bridging Ceremony 4/30/09 Thursday Bridging Ceremony Volunteer Meeting 5/02/09 Saturday Council Pinewood Derby 5/05/09 Tuesday “Thank You” Project for Christ Community Church 5/08/09 – 5/10/09 Bridging Ceremony @ Optimist Park in Monroe 5/16/09 Saturday Proposed VFW Community Service Project Presentation 5/23/09 Saturday Bush Race – Lowes Motor Speedway