Cub Pack 375

Hello Pack 375!
Our next den meeting is tomorrow evening, at 7:30PM at the Riverveiw Church (unless your den leader has specified otherwise).
The Conestoga Cub Scout District will be hosting a pinewood derby event on Saturday, at the Springfield Mall. You MUST pre-register in advance for this event – tomorrow is the last day for the pre-registration. This is NOT related to our pack’s pinewood derby on Feb 25th. Do NOT bring your own cars to this event – they will be provided for you to build ON SITE at the Springfield Mall.  See details at the end of this e mail.
Monday, Feb 20th will be our Sahara Sam’s event (indoor water park - http://www.saharasams.com/Default.aspx)  Sign up sheets will be available at the den meeting on Friday evening.
The Pinewood Derby is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th. The time has yet to be determined.  We will have workshops at the church on Feb 3rd, and Feb 10th in lieu of the den meetings those evenings. Please start thinking of ideas for your cars. The work shop will provide assistance with cutting and building the cars. Tools will be available for use.

The final two tentative dates for participating in the candy fund raiser sale at Acme in the Bond Shopping Center will be March 10th, and March 17th between 12PM – 4PM.  Each scout is required to volunteer for at least one hour each year at this candy sale. If you did not participate in the October candy sale, you are required to sign up for one of these dates. Sign up sheets will be available at the den meeting on Friday.

Wed, Feb 15th at 7:00PM-8:00PM is the next Parent & Leaders Meeting at the Riverview Church. All parents are encouraged to attend to provide ideas, and help plan for upcoming activities.

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LAST  CHANCE  THIS SATURDAY, ONE DAY ONLY LAST MINUTE SIGNUPS WILL BE TAKEN ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY

You’ve seen the Junk Yard Wars where teams compete to build machines from scrap metal,

Now you have Junk Yard Wars, Pinewood Derby Style

Dens will build their Pinewood Derby car and compete against other dens in an exciting race against time.

CONESTOGA DISTRICT

PINEWOOD DERBY DAZE

Saturday, January 28, 2012 Starting at 10:00

Center Court of the Springfield Mall

Registration is $5 per team plus $1 per scout.

A team must have at least two scouts, but may be as big as five. Most teams in the past have been two or three Cub Scouts.

A Pack may have several teams. A team may consist of scouts of different ranks.

Participation in this event may be done on the Pack level or as a Den activity. As few as two boys from a Pack may participate.

Teams will each receive one specially marked kit. Do not bring your own car!

Contact John Rex to reserve your spot! John7w5@aol.com or 610-259-8264

(I will be out of town until Friday night, email is the preferred way to sign up)

This is a team competition
1. Boys are to spend time beforehand planning and designing their car. They will then come up with one concept on how they want their car to be. Standard rules that are in each Pinewood Derby kit will apply.
2. Registration is $5 per team plus $1 per scout. We are trying to have registration completed before the event so we know how many cars to order. A team must have at least two scouts, but may be as big as a whole den. A team may consist of scouts of different ranks. Most teams in the past have been two or three Cub Scouts.
3. Teams will each receive one specially marked kit. Do not bring your own car! A Pack may have several teams
4. The boys, along with parent supervision, are given a time limit of 2 hours to make their car. Because they will be receiving a specially marked car there, no one would be able to start any work on their car beforehand. They would be allowed to bring decorations, templates, decals, and weights. Any type of coloring would be allowed (paint; spray or brush on, markers as long as they are capable of drying within an hour!
5. Each car kit would include a team responsibility form. On this form there is a place to designate which boy was in charge of that part of building the car. This would make sure that all boys participated and it was not a one-person project.
6. Due to the safety factor of rushing to get the cars done; adults will be allowed to make the initial large cuts. The Cub scouts are expected to do the majority of the work. All sanding and “wheel working” must be done by the scouts
7. Dremel Drill or Hand Saw OK, NO large table saws, Battery powered or manual tools only. Electricity will not be guaranteed. Teams must supply their own tools. Please provide protection to work on, to prevent any damage to the mall. Teams are responsible for furnishing their own tables and chairs, if desired.
9. A scale will be available during the construction period so the boys could check their car as they go along.
10. At the end of the time period all cars are checked to make sure they are weight and size legal and then impounded.
11. Following this will be the race for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
12. Participation in this event may be done on the Pack level or as a Den activity.

Any questions email at John Rex at John7w5@aol.com or call 610-259-8264.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOT FOR THE WINNERS OF THE INDIVIDUAL PACK RACES.
NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT TO THIS COMPETITION.
ONLY SPECIALLY MARKED CARS RECEIVED AND BUILT THAT DAY WILL BE ALLOWED TO RACE.

I am sorry if you have received this in error or multiple copies of this email. I am on the road and have tried to reach out to as many as possible. This is the last mass email that will be sent out on this event.

Hello Pack 375!

Dear Pack 375,

Hello Pack 375!

This week the Wolfs, Bears, and 1st Year Webelos will be making sandwhiches for the homeless at the church.  Each scout in these dens are asked to donate $2 to cover the cost of the supplies. Please let us know if there are any food allergies we should be aware of. Tigers & 2nd Year Webelos will have a regular den meeting (unless your den leader has planned otherwise).

The Pinewood Derby is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th. The time has yet to be determined.  We will have workshops at the church on Feb 3rd, and Feb 10th in lieu of the den meetings those evenings. Please start thinking of ideas for your cars. The work shop will provide assistance with cutting and building the cars. Tools will be available for use.

Wed, Jan 18th at 7:00PM-8:00PM is the next Parent & Leaders Meeting at the Riverview Church. All parents are encouraged to attend to provide ideas, and help plan for upcoming activities.

Please let me know if anyone has any questions, thanks.

Hi Guys:

Hello Pack 375 & Happy New Year!

Updates for this week are as follows:

• Den meeting Friday evening at the Riverview Church at 7:30PM – if your den has alternate plans – your den leader or den liaison will contact you with the alternate plans
• As part of our community service, we will be making sandwiches for the church to donate to the homeless again.  The pack will be doing this for two separate nights, split up by dens. The first night of the sandwich making will be Friday, January 13th.  This will be for Wolfs, Bears, and 1st year Webelos. Each scout assigned for that nightis asked to bring $2 to donate to help the purchase of the supplies needed. The Tigers & 2nd Year Webelos Den will have a night assigned to them in March (TBD).
• The final two tentative dates for participating in the candy fund raiser sale at Super Fresh in Manoa Shopping Center will be March 10th, and March 17th between 12PM – 4PM.  Each scout is required to volunteer for at least one hour each year at this candy sale. If you did not participate in the October candy sale, you are required to sign up for one of these dates. Sign up sheets will be available at the den meeting on Friday.
• The next Parent & Leaders meeting will be held on Wed, January 18th, at the Riverview Church at 7:00PM – 8:00PM. Additional details will be sent in a separate e mail – or you can visit our website http://www.dhcubpack375.org for details.

Hello Everyone!

We are having our next parent volunteer teleconference on Wed, January 18th at 7:00PM. This meeting is for parents and volunteers who would like to get more involved in creating great experiences for the scouts. Please attend – even if this is your first time at a leaders meeting. Your voice has value – and we need a great leaders meeting to create a great program for the boys. Den liaisons are encouraged to attend as well. The location for the meeting will be the Riverview Church. These meetings are always the 3rd Wed of each month.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Introductions 5m
Volunteer Chair Reports 3-5m each – Each report includes key activities and requests for help/volunteers as needed
Secretary
Cub Master
Membership/Recruitment
Advancement
Event Coordinator
Upcoming Event Chair(s) (for the next month)
Treasurer
Communications
Old Business 5m
New Business 5m (submit topics/items for discussion in advance)
Action Items / Wrap 5m

Happy Holidays Everyone!

We just got word back from the Havertown Skatium regarding our event for next Friday.

Date: Friday, Dec 30th
Time: 8PM – 10PM
Location: Havertown Skatium (1002 Darby Road, Havertown, PA, 19083)
Cost: $6 per person (includes skate rental)
Website: http://www.haverfordtownship.com/department/?fDD=17-0

When you get there – just tell the cashier you’re with Cub Pack 375 so you can get our special group discount rate ($6 including skate rental).  Friends & family are welcome and encouraged to come.

Also – just a reminder – there is NO den meeting tonight (unless your den leader has told you otherwise).

Hello Everyone!

• Our Parent/Leaders meeting will be Wed evening, Dec 14th @ the Riverview Presbyterian Church. You are all invited and encouraged to attend. A separate e mail with details will be going out regarding this meeting.
  
• We are going to be attending the Phantums vs. Hershey Bears Hockey game which will be Friday January 6th at 7 pm  OUTSIDE at Citizens Bank Park as part of the NHL winter classic this year.  Tickets are approximately $16.00 a piece.  If interested, please see Anna Melito or email her at anna8600@aol.com if interested.
• Money from your personal box of candy is due to Anna as soon as possible ($30/ea box)
• Our holiday party/Pack meeting will be at Hillcrest Elementary School’s Gym on Friday, Dec 16th at 7:00PM. Each scout was assigned a food or supply item to bring to the holiday party. If you missed the notification, please contact your den leader for details.
  
• We will be accepting donations for Toys for Tots at our pack meeting/holiday party on Friday, Dec 16th. Each scout is asked to bring one unwrapped toy to the party on Dec 16th
  

Hello Everyone!

We are having our next parent volunteer teleconference on Wed, November 16th at 7:00PM. This meeting is for parents and volunteers who would like to get more involved in creating great experiences for the scouts. Please attend – even if this is your first time at a leaders meeting. Your voice has value – and we need a great leaders meeting to create a great program for the boys. Den liaisons are encouraged to attend as well. The location for the meeting will be the Riverview Church. These meetings are always the 3rd Wed of each month.

• Introductions 5m
• Volunteer Chair Reports 3-5m each – Each report includes key activities and requests for help/volunteers as needed
  • Secretary
  • Cub Master
  • Membership/Recruitment
  • Advancement
  • Event Coordinator
  • Upcoming Event Chair(s) (for the next month)
  • Treasurer
  • Communications
• Old Business 5m
• New Business 5m (submit topics/items for discussion in advance)
• Action Items / Wrap 5m