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Monday, May 24th, 2010
All,
I hope you had as much fun as I did on the campout. We made it back with just a couple of scrapes, bug bites and one bunny burn, but I think the boys were sufficiently worn out and enjoyed themselves. I know Brian Flack took a lot of pictures and hopefully we have many others as well.
A big thanks to the Boy Scouts and Mr. Rudy and Mr. Bill for coordinating the compass, archery, and BB gun range activities. I think everyone had a great time and we appreciated the Older Boy Scout’s help and support.
Just a couple of meeting notes, none of the cub scout dens will have a regular meeting this week due to the campout (other than the Webelos II, who had an already planned cookout for Tuesday, so Kelly will get you all details).
So our next meeting will be on June 8 and then we’ll meet again on June 22. The June 22 regular meeting will be converted to a Pack meeting and we will give out all of the earned badge/rank advancements at this hour-long celebration of our year. Leaders, we will have a meeting on Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m. at the building to coordinate for the Pack meeting and awards and to coordinate plans for the summer (end of summer bike ride, Camping trip scheduled for late September, etc.). Any other parents who would like to join us are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Thanks again to everyone for a great campout that I’m sure is etched in our kids minds. My kids have been talking about the Vindow Viper all morning.
Randy
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
All,
The rescheduled Pinewood Derby is this Saturday at the church, starting at 10:30. We’ll do quick introductions and should be on the track by 10:45. The racing groups are as follows (in order):
Tigers
Cubs (Wolves & Bears together)
Webelos
Championship (race-off of winners from 3 race groups above)
Outlaw race
The top 3 fastest cars from each group (Tiger, Cub, Webelos) will then participate in a pack race-off for bragging rights and serious hardware. If all goes smoothly, the event should last about 2 hours.
The 3 fastest cars, plus best design and most unique from each group (Tiger, Cub, Webelos) will be recognized and advance to the Crosswinds District Race the following Saturday, March 6. For the district race, a car can enter for speed OR a design award, but not both. Those scouts recognized for both speed and design at the Pack 393 race must choose one category in which to compete. Registration for the district race has to be completed by Monday, March 1st,.
Racing Rules:
1. Within a racing group (Tiger, Cub, Webelos, Championship), each car will race four times, one on each of the 4 track lanes. The total added time from those 4 runs will determine the place within the group.
2. The fastest three cars from each group will then race in the Pack Championship. In the championship, each car will have another 4 runs, the same as before. The total added time from those 4 runs will determine the overall championship place; plus serious hardware and bragging rights.
3. If during the race the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make a repair or the car is disqualified.
4. If a car leaves the track, runs out of its lane, interferes with another car, loses an axle, etc., the heat will be rerun. If the same car gets into trouble on the second run, the contestant is disqualified and automatically loses that race. If, on the second run, another car is interfered with, the heat will be run a third time, but without the disqualified car.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Brian
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Hey everyone,
I have confirmed our February camping trip for Carver Falls. It is a beautiful property with waterfalls that you can hear while you’re camping! It has lots of great hiking also. It is a private property that only boy scouts can use. There is electricity and running water at the mill house and porta johns for our use. The camping trip is set for the weekend of February 27th. The cost is $10 a person. The location is in Cumberland County just south of Fayetteville. I will need someone to meet the person in charge to give us a key to the mill house at 4:00 PM on that Friday. Let me know if you would be available.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.
Marcy Holland
Outdoor activities co chair.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Hello Scouts and Families,
You are invited to join us for Sunday Services at Triangle Church (Sunday School at 10 a.m. to 10:40 and Church from about 10:50 to 11:45 a.m.) as this Sunday, February 7 is Scout Sunday and the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts in America. If you can attend, please have the boys wear their Class A full uniform (hats, scarves and blue or tan shirts). I am not sure if some of our scouts or leaders will be doing anything as a part of the service, but we’ll look to try to all sit together, if possible.
Wendy and I teach the 3rd grade class on Sunday mornings, but I’ll see if someone can look out for those visiting with us on Sunday.
Hope to see you there and have a great week.
Randy
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
WHO: Cub scouts and their families
WHAT: Blue and Gold banquet
WHERE: East Triangle Church 1000 Perimeter Park, Morrisville
WHEN: Sunday February 21st at 4:15 pm
WHY: So the scouts can play some games, eat dinner, and attend an award ceremony in their honor. The theme of the banquet is 100 years of scouting and each scout will receive a special uniform patch (1910-2010). Also, the bridging ceremony will occur which will include presentation of the Arrow of Light award to the Webelos 2’s.
HOW: The pack will provide ham and lemonade. Each den should provide a potluck side dish as follows:
TIGERS: fruit salad
WOLVES: vegetable/bean dish (see pg 79 of handbook for food pyramid)
BEARS: bread/rolls (whole wheat preferred)
WEBELOS I: pasta side dish
WEBELOS II: any side dish
If you have any questions feel free to contact Marilyn Adams
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010
All,
There will be a Tiger go-see-it at the Morrisville Police Station next Tuesday, 2/2/10 at 6:30. All scouts are welcome to attend. Depending on availability there may also be a K-9 unit for the scouts to see. We will meet at the station (address below). If you are interested, please let me know. Thanks.
Morrisville Police Department
260 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560-5544
Brian Flack
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
We need one or two volunteers to help at the Pinewood Derby check-in on Tuesday from 7-8:30. There are a couple areas requiring support:
- Helping scouts with weights, graphite, and tools in a safe & responsible manner for their final tweaks/adjustments
- Checking car dimensions and weight for check-in
Please let me know if you can help.
*****
All,
Keep working on that paint job! The Pinewood Derby check-in is next Tuesday. All cars must be registered by 8:30 Tuesday, January 26th to Race. Basic tools and graphite will be available at check-in. Once registered, the cars will be held until the time of the race on Saturday, January 30.
Outlaw cars only can also check-in on the day of the race.
Please contact me if you have questions.
Brian
Vehicle Check-In and Registration: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 - 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Where: Triangle Church
• Please note that ALL cars must be registered by Tuesday, January 26 at 8:30 pm to qualify for the race.
• Once cars have been registered, weighed, and certified, they will remain in the hands of race committee until the end of the competition.
• Graphite and basic tools will be available at the check-in.
• Please see rules below.
Race Day : Saturday, January 30th - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Triangle Church
• NO GRAPHITE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING day of the race. Scouts will lubricate the cars at the time of registration.
• Food and drinks will be available during the race (hot dogs, chips and drinks).
• Each heat will be announced.
• Scouts and all other spectators must remain behind the tape. Seats will be set up to allow spectators to see the race.
• The starter will make sure the cars are on the track properly and then will start the race.
• Results will be electronically recorded at the finish line.
• Besides 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for speed, cars will be judged for most unique and best design.
• Awards winning cars in speed and design will be permitted to go on to the District race March 6, 2010.
• An outlaw race for siblings and family members will be held after the scout races. The outlaw race does not have weigh/size limitations so long as the cars do not damage the track, other cars, or people.
The Official Rules
Only one car may be registered by any person in the Pinewood Derby. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these specifications.
The following are the inspection points:
1. The wood block, wheels and nails for the car must come from the official BSA Pinewood Derby Car Kit.
2. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
3. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
4. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
5. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
6. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body.
7. The wood provided in the kit must be used. The block may be shaped any way that is desired.
8. The wheels and axles supplied with the kit must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may lightly sand the wheels to remove the molding seam on the tread. You can remove burrs and polish the axles. No other wheel/axle changes are allowed.
9. The original wheel slot distance in the wood must be used - you may not change the original wheelbase.
10. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated.
11. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
12. The car must not ride on any type of springs.
13. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
14. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
15. The car body may have no moving parts.
16. Cars constructed for previous Pinewood Derbies are not eligible to compete.
17. Details such as the steering wheel, driver, decals, painting, and interior detail are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width, and weight specifications.
18. Only dry lubricants such as graphite or powdered teflon “white lube” will be allowed for lubricating the wheels. Lubricants may not foul the track. NO LUBRICANTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING on the day of the race. Scouts will lubricate the cars at the time of registration.
Racing Rules:
1. If during the race the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make a repair or the car is disqualified.
2. If a car leaves the track, runs out of its lane, interferes with another car, loses an axle, etc., the heat will be rerun. If the same car gets into trouble on the second run, the contestant is disqualified and automatically loses that race. If, on the second run, another car is interfered with, the heat will be run a third time, but without the disqualified car.
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Pack 393,
I hope that the scouts had amazing success on Sunday and enjoyed the project. My boys were so excited at each and every door that there was a bag waiting for them!
Please bring your food and cash donations tomorrow to the den meeting. If you are unable to attend, please bring the donations to my home in Cary by Sunday evening.
There has been a suggestion of making thank you cards. I would like to encourage you to make them individually for your neighbors, especially for those who were very generous!
Please consider donating food and money yourself. What a great way to teach by example!
I really appreciate all the efforts by the pack to complete this project. I hope that you will be able to join us next week when we deliver the food. You can truly see the impact of your help!
See you tomorrow night.
Kelly Coman
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
All,
Here are the details for this Saturday.
Tim is going to bring the trailer to the Lowe’s parking lot at 10 a.m. (This is the Lowe’s at Maynard and NC54 near downtown Cary). We will decorate the trailer and many of the boys will be able to ride in the “float”. Following the decorating, we will be free to grab lunch separately or together. Then we have to have our float over at Martin Architectural: 511 East Chatham Street. We need to have our float in line at 1 p.m. and all of the boys who are riding or walking need to be at our location in the line no later than 1:15. This location is near the start of the parade route which goes into downtown Cary and turns and goes by the Cary Elementary (which is where you will need to pick up your boys). As many of the parents who can join us are welcome, but know that many will be walking.
Also note that they are saying the high for Saturday right now is going to be 39 degrees and there is even talk of a chance of a cold rain or snow (which will make it feel like Christmas). This will be the coldest we’ve ever had during a parade, so make sure your scouts are bundled up warmly. Especially if they are riding in the trailer. We won’t be going fast enough to get wind chill, but it sure sounds like it is going to be cold. Keep a watch on the local weather and plan accordingly.
A few notes for parade day:
- East Cedar, East Chatham, and South Academy Streets will close at 1:00 p.m. through the end of the parade.
- At the end of the parade pick up all Walkers, Riders, etc. at Cary Elementary.
- No Parking along the parade route.
- Parking is limited in the area, so carpooling is encouraged.
- If your group has a vehicle and walkers, the vehicle will line up on East Cedar Street, and the walkers must line up in Urban Park. They will be brought together at the beginning of the parade. (Note that I plan to keep all of ours together, but they may make our walkers go to Urban Park. If this is the case, I’m going to ask that the Boy Scouts volunteer to be our “walkers” in Urban Park and they can then pick up with us all on the route)
- As your group reaches the end of the parade, please move onto the sidewalks behind the other parade watchers and stay out of the street. It is a safety hazard if people are in the street while the parade is running.
It should be a lot of fun. Not sure if anyone wants to volunteer to have hot chocolate or cider for the boys once they get done, but it might not be a bad idea given the current weather schedule. I’ll follow up with our exact location in the line so people know the spot to look for.
Thanks, and I’ll see many of you on Thursday night at our meeting.
Randy
P.S. Don’t forget to bring $5 for your derby car kit. I will have them there at the meeting.
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