03.02.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

March 2 , 2009

Pinewood Derby Details

After our meeting this week we now have a schedule and additional details to share with you.

Preliminary Schedule

w We have decided to change the check-in procedure and cars will not be turned into the Pack this year.

w All cars should still participate in at least one of the Preliminary Weigh-Ins held during the next 2 den meetings (March 3^rd & 10^th). At this time, we will be checking cars to ensure they meet the rules as set forth by our Council, which can be found through the following link: http://www.unioncountyscouts.com/Derbyrules(1).doc

w We will also need all cars to be pre-registered (just not turned in) to allow for bracket creation.

w Jackie will continue to be taking photos of all scouts, leaders and family/friends that plan to race a car. If you have not had your photo taken yet, please see Jackie.

Derby Schedule

w The Pack 97 Pinewood Derby will be held next Saturday, March 14^th at Christ Community Church

w 10:00am Check-In & Registration

w 11:15am Your car must be checked-in by this time or it will not be allowed to race.

We have 41 scouts to check-in their cars. DO NOT wait until after 11:00am to arrive or your car may not be checked-in

w 11:30am Friends & Family Race

w Noon Lunch

(The Pack will provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Instead of assigning items by Den for this event, we will have sign up sheets beginning this week for you to select what you would like to bring from a variety of categories.)

w 1pm Scout Race Begins

District Pinewood Derby

w Saturday, April 18^th at Wingate University

w Those scouts who place 1^st-5^th in our Derby will qualify for the District Derby.

w There is also an open race to qualify where any scout can take their car, pay a $3 entrance fee and be included in the open race.

w Only winners from the District Pinewood Derby will qualify for the Council Pinewood Derby.

Council Pinewood Derby:

w May 2^nd. Time and location still to be determined

Cub Scout Day Camp

For one week each summer our district hosts a Cub Scout Day Camp. The Camp Director for this year, Mary Stewart, served as both a leader and Committee Member within our pack over the past several years and will be joining us at this week’s den meeting to present the program for this year, provide information and answer any questions you might have. Please plan to stay for the parent’s portion of the meeting if you and your scout are interested in this wonderful opportunity.

Webelos Woods

If you are a Webelo and plan to attend this event you must sign up either directly with James or with Amy this week. In order to guarantee your registration, we need to submit the forms and payment this week.

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:

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* March 2 , 2009 Pinewood Derby Details After our meeting this week we now have a schedule and additional details to share with you. Preliminary Schedule w We have decided to change the check-in procedure and cars will not be turned into the Pack this year. w All cars should still participate in at least one of the Preliminary Weigh-Ins held during the next 2 den meetings (March 3^rd & 10^th). At this time, we will be checking cars to ensure they meet the rules as set forth by our Council, which can be found through the following link: http://www.unioncountyscouts.com/Derbyrules(1).doc w We will also need all cars to be pre-registered (just not turned in) to allow for bracket creation. w Jackie will continue to be taking photos of all scouts, leaders and family/friends that plan to race a car. If you have not had your photo taken yet, please see Jackie. Derby Schedule w The Pack 97 Pinewood Derby will be held next Saturday, March 14^th at Christ Community Church w 10:00am Check-In & Registration w 11:15am Your car must be checked-in by this time or it will not be allowed to race. We have 41 scouts to check-in their cars. DO NOT wait until after 11:00am to arrive or your car may not be checked-in w 11:30am Friends & Family Race w Noon Lunch (The Pack will provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Instead of assigning items by Den for this event, we will have sign up sheets beginning this week for you to select what you would like to bring from a variety of categories.) w 1pm Scout Race Begins District Pinewood Derby w Saturday, April 18^th at Wingate University w Those scouts who place 1^st-5^th in our Derby will qualify for the District Derby. w There is also an open race to qualify where any scout can take their car, pay a $3 entrance fee and be included in the open race. w Only winners from the District Pinewood Derby will qualify for the Council Pinewood Derby. Council Pinewood Derby: w May 2^nd. Time and location still to be determined Cub Scout Day Camp For one week each summer our district hosts a Cub Scout Day Camp. The Camp Director for this year, Mary Stewart, served as both a leader and Committee Member within our pack over the past several years and will be joining us at this week’s den meeting to present the program for this year, provide information and answer any questions you might have. Please plan to stay for the parent’s portion of the meeting if you and your scout are interested in this wonderful opportunity. Webelos Woods If you are a Webelo and plan to attend this event you must sign up either directly with James or with Amy this week. In order to guarantee your registration, we need to submit the forms and payment this week. 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: 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