03.09.2009

The Weekly Newsletter of Cub Scout Pack 97

March 9 , 2009

Pack 97 Pinewood Derby Details

Preliminary Schedule

w Cars will not be turned into the Pack this year, but need to participate in at least one Preliminary Weigh-In

w Throughout this weeks den meeting will be our 2^nd and final preliminary weigh in. 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 If you have a sibling or family/friend car you plan to race – it will also need to be pre-registered.

w If you are racing a car (siblings/family/friends included) and have not yet had your photo taken – please either see Amy tonight or email a headshot to me by Wednesday evening.

Derby Schedule

w The Pack 97 Pinewood Derby will be held THIS 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

Community Service Activity

Over the summer, the Union County Saddle Club graciously allowed us to schedule a leaders/committee retreat campout on their grounds free of charge. In return, we asked them to let us know when they might have a Community Service Activity scheduled where we could volunteer our services to give back to them. Well, the time and event have been announced. This Sunday, March 15^th at 10am they have asked us to come out and paint their pvc arena fences during their final clean up weekend as they prepare for their show season. We realize it is short notice, however, if any of you are free and willing to come help us out with this activity we would really appreciate the extra help. They will have all the paint and supplies – they are just asking for as many helpers as possible. Do not wear any scout uniforms or pack t-shirts – wear something you don’t mind possibly coming home covered in white paint. I did confirm that they realize the age of our boys and that our helpers may not have the best painting skills – and they gladly responded they were ok with that J There will be a sign-up sheet in the back. Please see Amy if you have any additional questions.

The address for the Union Count Saddle Club is

216 E Sandy Ridge Rd

Monroe, NC28112-7311

If it is raining Sunday morning, it will be postponed. Mapquest is pretty accurate – if you get lost on the way there, call my cell phone.

Webelos Woods

Just a reminder that all parents attending Webelos Woods will need to pay $10 to cover the cost of food for camping over this weekend. Please see Amy with payment and see James with any specific camping questions.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Thank you to Mary Stewart who came last week and presented the schedule for this years Day Camp. We have flyers available in the kitchen area if you did not receive one or would like additional information.

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

District & Council Pinewood Derby Details

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

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)

2 tins: Caramel Corn light $16 (elipse)

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

1 tin: Trail Mix $20

Calendar of Upcoming events:

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

3/14/09 Saturday Pack Pinewood Derby

3/15/09 Sunday Community Service Activity at Union County Saddle Club, Monroe

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 9 , 2009 Pack 97 Pinewood Derby Details Preliminary Schedule w Cars will not be turned into the Pack this year, but need to participate in at least one Preliminary Weigh-In w Throughout this weeks den meeting will be our 2^nd and final preliminary weigh in. 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 If you have a sibling or family/friend car you plan to race – it will also need to be pre-registered. w If you are racing a car (siblings/family/friends included) and have not yet had your photo taken – please either see Amy tonight or email a headshot to me by Wednesday evening. Derby Schedule w The Pack 97 Pinewood Derby will be held THIS 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 Community Service Activity Over the summer, the Union County Saddle Club graciously allowed us to schedule a leaders/committee retreat campout on their grounds free of charge. In return, we asked them to let us know when they might have a Community Service Activity scheduled where we could volunteer our services to give back to them. Well, the time and event have been announced. This Sunday, March 15^th at 10am they have asked us to come out and paint their pvc arena fences during their final clean up weekend as they prepare for their show season. We realize it is short notice, however, if any of you are free and willing to come help us out with this activity we would really appreciate the extra help. They will have all the paint and supplies – they are just asking for as many helpers as possible. Do not wear any scout uniforms or pack t-shirts – wear something you don’t mind possibly coming home covered in white paint. I did confirm that they realize the age of our boys and that our helpers may not have the best painting skills – and they gladly responded they were ok with that J There will be a sign-up sheet in the back. Please see Amy if you have any additional questions. The address for the Union Count Saddle Club is 216 E Sandy Ridge Rd Monroe, NC28112-7311 If it is raining Sunday morning, it will be postponed. Mapquest is pretty accurate – if you get lost on the way there, call my cell phone. Webelos Woods Just a reminder that all parents attending Webelos Woods will need to pay $10 to cover the cost of food for camping over this weekend. Please see Amy with payment and see James with any specific camping questions. Cub Scout Day Camp Thank you to Mary Stewart who came last week and presented the schedule for this years Day Camp. We have flyers available in the kitchen area if you did not receive one or would like additional information. 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 District & Council Pinewood Derby Details 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 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) 2 tins: Caramel Corn light $16 (elipse) 3 tins: Caramel Corn w/nuts. $16 (tree) 1 tin: Trail Mix $20 Calendar of Upcoming events: 3/10/09 Tuesday 2^nd Weigh in for Pinewood Derby 3/14/09 Saturday Pack Pinewood Derby 3/15/09 Sunday Community Service Activity at Union County Saddle Club, Monroe 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