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| Pack 255, Sherwood, Arkansas |
March 15, 2000
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Pinewood Derby Date Changed
Date for Pack Pinewood Derby changed to April 15
The date for the Pack 255 Pinewood Derby has been changed to April 15. Registration begins at 9:30, and the races start at 10:30 Our local Scout Shop ran out of Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kits before most of our Scouts obtained a kit, so the date of our Derby was moved to assure that every Scout has plenty of time to complete a car. We have received cars from another source and those cars have been distributed to the Den Leaders for Den 8 and the Flying Eagles. Den 2 should be commended for obtaining their cars before our Scout Shop ran out. If anyone did not receive a kit, contact your Den Leader or Mike White at 835-0627. I was at the Scout Shop this week, and they did have some kits. In addition, extra kits can be obtained from the Scout Shop in Memphis. Also, the basic block of wood can be obtained at Hobby Lobby or Michaels, but be aware that only official B.S.A. wheels and axles can used. Our local Scout Shop had a few sets of wheels and axles when I was there. Pre-cut cars which are available at Hobby Lobby and Michaels may be used for the Speed Competition, but they will not be eligible for the Best of Show Competition. After the Cub Scout Speed Competition and Best of Show Competition, we will have a race that is open to parents, siblings, and about anyone else. See the rules for details.
You were previously given the basic rules for our Pack's Pinewood Derby. An expanded set of rules is included with this newsletter. The design specifications included in the expanded rules are the same as the specifications that you previously received. Please pay close attention to these design specifications. Our Pack rules are more strict than the specifications that are included with the Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kits. STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH OUR PACK RULES WILL BE REQUIRED. Our rules prohibit designs that would give a car a clear advantage over cars built in compliance with our rules. While the last thing we want to do is prevent any Scout from racing, we also do not want any Scout who has built a car in compliance with our rules to be placed at an unfair disadvantage.
The expanded rules do contain some changes in the procedures that will be used on race day. These changes are intended to assure that the fastest cars win.
Pack Meeting: March 21
The next Pack meeting will be Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting was not on the original calendar but was scheduled during the last leaders' meeting in anticipation of a large number of Cub Scouts advancing in rank.
Blue and Gold Banquet Takes Pack 255 Back in Time
The theme of this years Blue and Gold Banquet was Turn Back the Clock. We celebrated the anniversary of Scouting, enjoyed great food and enjoyed even better entertainment, as each Den presented a skit which truly took us back in time. Once again, we thank Carla Nadzam, the chairperson of this years event, all the members of her committee, and everyone else who helped make this event really special. Good job!
Scout Expo - April 8
This years Scout Expo will be April 8. Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Explorer Units from all over the Quapaw Area Council participate in this event. There will be many fun activities and crafts to enjoy and many interesting demonstrations to see. This is a good opportunity for our Cub Scouts to learn what Scouting and the Scouting spirit is all about. This year the event will be held at Riverfront Park, in Little Rock. We will begin setting up our booth at 9:00 a.m., and the booth must be manned between the hours of 12:00p.m and 4:00p.m. A sufficient number of Scouts and adults must be at the booth at all times. Each Den will be assigned a time to work at the booth.
Our theme this year will be "Bugged About Trash." We will try to encourage trash pick-up at the site of the Expo by constructing a "trash bug" with trash picked up at the site. Each one of our visitors who "donates" trash to our trash bug will get to make their own trash bug that really flies! Each Den will be asked to help prepare decorations and other needed materials for our booth, and each Den Leader will be provided information about what is needed within the next few days.
All Cub Scouts should wear their uniforms to the Expo, and the uniform should be worn properly, including a neckerchief or Cub Scout bolo. Our visitors will form an opinion of Scouting and of Pack 255, and that opinion will be based in part on our appearance.
Pack Dues
A statement of the Pack dues owed by each
Scout is included with this newsletter. Payment can be made in full or
by installments. A table will be set-up at the beginning of the Pack meeting
where dues can be paid. I have made every effort to assure that the amounts
reflected on these statements are accurate. However, since this is the
first time statements have been generated, there may be some mistakes.
If there is a mistake on your statement, remain calm. Do not scream, holler,
yell, or kick the dog. Do not call me and scream, holler, yell. Do not
kick me. Do calmly call me and make me aware of the error, and I will correct
it.
Service Projects
As you are all aware, Pack 255 sang Christmas
Carols for the residents of the Retirement Center before Christmas. All
of the residents certainly enjoyed the event, and it was a rewarding and
worthwhile experience for everyone who participated. Our thanks go out
to Sue Hibbs for planning and coordinating this event.Pack 255 also participated
in the national Scouting for Food drive this year. This is certainly
a worthwhile activity, and hopefully we will continue to participate in
this event annually. We thank Carla Nadzam, Sue Hibbs, and everyone else
who assisted in planning and coordinating the event and all of those who
participated. Helping others has always been a very important part of Scouting,
and activities such as these are fun and rewarding for our Scouts. If anyone
has any ideas for future service projects and would like to plan and coordinate
the event, please let me know.
Rank Advancement
The following Scouts were recognized at
the Blue and Gold Banquet for advancing in rank:
Ryan Moore Wolf
Cody Owenson Wolf
Chris Shelton -- Wolf
Kenneth Wuneburger -- Wolf
T.J. VanPelt -- Wolf
Clint White -- Webelos
Each of these Scouts and his parents are congratulated for this achievement!
Former Member of Pack 255 Becomes an Eagle Scout
Robert Siebert has earned the highest rank of Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout. Robert is a former member of Pack 255 and current member of Troop 255. Robert's Court of Honor will take place on March 18, 1:00 p.m., at the First Christian Church of Sherwood. Robert's parents have invited the members of Pack 255 and their parents to join with them in the celebration of this special event. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor is one of the most special events in Scouting, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this event.
Congratulations Robert!
Schedule of events
The following is a schedule of the Pack and Counsel events of interest that I am aware of through August:
March 21 - Pack Meeting
April 8 Scout Expo (River Rendevous)
April 20 Pack Leaders Meeting
April 25 Pack Meeting
May 6-7 Cub/Parent weekend at Cove Creek Scout Reservation
May 18 Pack Leaders Meeting
May 20-21 Cub/Family weekend at Cove Creek Scout Reservation
May 23 Pack Meeting
June 5-9 Thunderbird District Day Camp
July 22-25 Cub Scout Resident Camp at Cove Creek Scout Reservation
July 22-25 Webelos Resident Camp
at Cove Creek Scout Reservation