Cub Scout Pack 870

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

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

The annual planning meeting was held on May 17.  The following events have been added to the calendar.  Please note that dates and times may change.

May 30 – Picnic-rescheduled for August 29

June 6 – Roughriders game

June 28 – Visit the National Scouting Museum in Irving

July 11 – Welcome home a hero (DFW airport)

July 23 – Committee meeting

July 24 – Overnight at the Museum of Nature and Science

August 16 – Bowling

August 27 – Committee meeting

August 29 – Pack picnic

September 8 – Pack meeting

September 20 – Bike rally

September 24 – Committee meeting

October 13 -  Pack meeting

October 22 – Committee meeting

November 10 – Pack meeting

November 13-15 – Fall campout

November 19 – Committee meeting

December 6 – Christmas parade

December 8 – Pack meeting

December 17 – Christmas caroling

December 17 – Committee meeting

January 9 – Trip to NASA in Houston

January 16 – Pinewood Derby workshop

January 23 – Pinewood Derby

January 28 – Committee Meeting

February 6 – Scouting for food drop off

February 9 – Pack meeting/Webelo Crossover

February 13 – Scouting for food pick up

February 25 – Committee meeting

March 6 – Blue and Gold

March 25 – Committee meeting

April 10 – Cub World

April 13 – Pack meeting

April 22 – Committee meeting

May 8 – Scout Show

May 11 – Pack meeting

May 14 – 16 – Spring campout

May 27 – Committee meeting

Submitted by Lillie Tice, Committee secretary