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14th January 2010

2010 Pinewood derby schedule

Pack 870-

We are getting closer to our Pine Wood Derby on January 23rd, so there are a few items I would like to up date you on for the event.

First, prior to the race, there is a pre-race event on Friday night (Jannuary 22nd). Starting at 7pm we will begin setting up the track, bleachers, snack bar, activities area and decorations. Starting at around 8, the track and scales will be available for test running/weighing. Anyone is welcome to participate in set-up and/or testing.

Secondly, the committe has been working diligently to provide a fun, entertaining and well choreographed race. To aid in this effort, we are providing the following schedule to help guide you through the day. We will do our best ot follow this schedule, but please remember this is a guide line.

    8:00 – 9:00- Registration of Cars
    8:30 – 9:30- Take orders for Pizza and sell Chick-fil-a biscuits
    9:00 – 9:30- Administration time: finalize last minute details, etc
    9:30 – 10:00- Bears 1
    10:00 – 10:30- Web 2 Cobras
    10:30 – 11:00- Tigers
    11:00 – 11:30- Wolves 1
    11:30 – 12:00- Bears 2
    12:00 – 12:30-Wolves 2
    12:30 – 1:00- Web 1 Dragons
    1:00 – 1:30- Pack Finals
    1:30 – 2:00- Sibling Race
    2:00 – 2:30- Adult race
    2:00 – 3:00- Awards

Finally, please see a few notes regarding how the races will be run and prizes awarded.

 Trophy’s awarded to the following:
    Pack 1st -3rd
    Den 1st – 3rd
    Siblings 1st – 3rd
    Coolest Car
    Best of Show

Field for the finals will be chosen by selecting the top two cars  (fastest avg. time ) from the den races, plus the next two fastest ( not placing 1st or 2nd in their respective den ) times from the pack.

Attached are the rules one last time to consult as you are building your cars. PLEASE REVIEW THESE!!!! We will be following these rules as we check in the cars on Saturday. morning.

Remember to sign up for your slot at the snack bar and activities area.

If you have any questions contact me through Scout Tracker or at home at bsquared101@verizon.net.

thanks
Bradb
Cub Master

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13th January 2010

2010 Pinewood derby info

Pinewood Derby is almost here!

 
Each family is requested to bring the following items….either Friday evening or Saturday am.
 
Tigers      Snacks (individually package for sale)
Wolves    Single serving size chips
Bears       Drinks (please cool down if you can-water/soda/juices)
Webelos  Snacks (individually packaged for sale)
 
As like prior derbies, there will be a snack bar and additional activities for kids to do.  This is where we NEED YOUR HELP.   We ask every family to donate 1 hour of volunteer time to help us run derby smoothly and keep kids busy while not racing.  The link below takes you to My Sign Up so you can pick your hour to help work on registration, snack bar or activities.  It will be first come first serve so sign up early.  Pay attention to the time you sign up for!
 
             1.  Activities  will have leather stamping, perler beads and a game table (example 
                   checkers, cards, dominoes, chess, Jenga…)  All easy to do just need supervision and 
                   someone to melt the beads for the kids.
             2.  Snack Bar will sell drinks, snacks and deal with pizza.  Pizza must be ordered and paid 
                   for by 10 am.  
             3.  Registration involves inspecting/checking in cars Sat am.  
 
 
                            www.mysignup.com/pack870pinewoodderby2010
 

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28th December 2009

2010 Pinewood Derby info

The Pinewood derby workshop will be on Sunday, January 10th from 1-4pm at the Bollinger’s house, 1201 Wills Point Dr., Allen, TX. 

The Pinewood derby is on Saturday, Jan 23rd, but unfortunately,  the times are still being determined.  It will take place in the Kerr cafeteria.

Set up will be on Friday, January 22nd.   Time still to be determined.

For more information please contact Brad and Natalye Bollinger:  bsquared101@verizon.net : 214.718.1082

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21st December 2009

December 2009 committee meeting minutes

12/2/2009 committee meeting minutes:
 
The meeting was attended by Kevin Frost, Brad Bollinger, Joann Hicks, Vicki Beaver, Susan Ponder, Becky Hand, Debby Scott, Christine Howard and Lillie Tice.
 
**Website – The domain name has been renewed for 3 years.  Creekwood Methodist Church will host the website.  We be using a free service so the format will be very basic.
 
**The pack should qualify for the Quality Unit award.  Kevin will verify and submit the forms.
 
**We need a Tiger representative to attend the monthly committee meetings.  Your input is important!
 
**Pack positions that need to be filled:  Committee Secretary, Camping Coordinator, Assistant cubmaster
 
**Christine Howard will be our Twilight Camp Coordinator.
 
**Need committees for Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold. 
              All den leaders:  Please get two volunteers per den for each committee! 
 
**Training report-All leaders must have current training.  If you have questions, please contact Eliazar Cavazos.  
              All leaders must complete Youth Protection Training!  It’s easy and online.  Go to:  http://olc.scouting.org/index.html
 
**Christmas Caroling-Susan Ponder-Date, time and location are tentative.  Susan will email the pack with the details. 
 
**Pinewood Derby workshop-January 10, 2010-Brad Bollinger will provide more details.
 
**January pack meeting added to calendar on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 7pm in the Kerr cafeteria.  We will have a guest speaker giving a presentation on recycling.  Flag ceremony will be done by Wolf Den 2. 
 
**Blue & Gold committee-Christine Howard has agreed to head the Blue and Gold committee.  We need 2 people from each den to volunteer for the committee. 
 
**We need a person to head the Scouting for Food drive in February 2010.
 
**February pack meeting-Tuesday, February 9, 2010-Webelo Crossover 
 
**Debbie McVittie will be our next Advancements Coordinator. 
 
**The next committee meeting will be on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 7pm, at the Bollinger’s house.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Lillie Tice
Committee Secretary
lptice@tx.rr.com

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28th September 2009

9/24/2009 committee meeting minutes

9/24/2009 committee meeting minutes:
 
The meeting was attended by Kevin Frost, Brad Bollinger, Joann Hicks, Vicki Beaver, Jeremy Beaver, Susan Ponder, Kelli Froman, Becky Hand and Lillie Tice.
 
**The first Tiger meeting was held last Sunday.  We have 13 new Tigers!
 
**There will need to be two Bear dens.  We have 26 Bears!
 
**Tiger cub Lock-in:
  WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2009 -  7:00 PM Friday – 8:00 AM Saturday
  WHO: New Tiger Cub Scouts AND parent or adult guardian
  WHAT: Sleep-over with plenty of fun-filled activities, games and crafts
  WHERE: First United Methodist Church Gym (601 South Greenville Avenue– Allen, Texas)
  FOOD: Pizza SNACK will be served around 9:30pm; EAT DINNER BEFORE YOU COME. Donuts, juice, & coffee Saturday.
  COST: $15.00 (Cash Please! Pay at the door) for Tiger Cub.-(Adult does not need to pay)
  BRING: Sleeping bags, blankets, & pillows are welcome.  LABEL your belongings. ** No tents or cots, please. **  You will have a small area to sleep.
  NO CHEWING GUM!
 
**Kelli Froman will get more information about Creekwood’s pumpkin slinging event.  
 
**The next Pack Meeting will be Tuesday, October 13th at 7pm in the Kerr cafeteria. 
  *Awards will be passed out.  Each den will assemble near the stage.  The den leader will give a summary of the awards earned.  Awards will be
     handed out when the den returns to their table.
  *Paper airplane Derby!! 
  *The Fall family campout will be November 13-15.  Please check you calendars.  We need to make our reservation ASAP to guarantee we will
    get enough campsites.  This is the last chance to sign up!
  *T-shirts will be sold at the pack meeting for $10.  Sizes are limited.    
  *Flag ceremony will be done by the Dragon patrol.
  
 
**Joann Hicks will talk to Audi about ordering additional Pack t-shirts/hats.  We will take pre-orders for t-shirts/hats in all sizes.
 
**Possible future events:  Overnight with the Dallas Stars (October 30), Cub World (in the spring).  More information coming soon.
 
**The Pack committee meeting location will be changed to the Bollingers house, 1201 Wills Point Drive, Allen, Texas, 75013.
 
**Our new Pack trainer is Eliazar Cavazos!
 
**Our new Assistant Cubmaster is Jeremy Beaver!
 
**Pack positions that need to be filled:  Committee Secretary, Camping Coordinator, Advancements Coordinator
 
**Need committees for Christmas Parade (Becky Hand has agreed to chair this committee!), Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold.
 
**The storage unit fees have been paid though December 21.
 
**Website – we will continue with the current website until October.  During this time we will be exploring alternate options.  We would appreciate help from anyone in the pack who can provide information about hosting the website.
 
**All leaders must complete Youth Protection Training!  It’s easy and online.  Go to:  http://olc.scouting.org/index.html
 
**There will be one committee meeting for November/December that will take place on Thursday, December 3rd, 7pm, at the Bollinger’s.
 
**The next committee meeting is on Thursday, October 22 at 7pm.

The minutes will be posted on the Pack website: www.cubpack870.org

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Lillie Tice
Committee Secretary
lptice@tx.rr.com

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17th September 2009

2009 Fall campout information

For those who have been with for awhile or for those just joining welcome to your first Camp out email.

Pack 870 will be camping at Lake Ray Roberts on November 13, 14th and 15th.  This is our Fall Family Camping trip.  We have fun things planned like dutch oven cook off during Saturday night campfire, marshmallow gun wars and hike.

In order to organize this it is important for the Camp Out Chairs to get commitments early so that we may reserve spots so we are all together.

I am attaching the camping form which tells us if you are going and how many in your family and the cost.  The second form is Family Camping rules that must be signed and returned and lastly the Medical Form required by BSA for everyone participating.  This is a very important form and will stay with the Pack during our outings in case of an emergency.

Camp out Chairs are Jeremy and Vickie Beaver
Becky Hand will be assisting

Please feel free to call with questions.  The deadline for a decision is October 6th I would need the forms and money as the next day I will be reserving our spots and they fill up fast. If you cannot commit we may not be able to guarantee a spot after this date. October 6th for many of you will be your first Pack Meeting at Kerr Elementary we will be set up to answer questions and collect money.  

For those of you who already provided me this information thank you.

If you know you can come and want  to fill out forms and mail to us or bring by, we are at:

1219 Greenway Drive
Allen TX 75013

Phone 972-396-5685    

Thank you

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