Hope everyone had a good holiday. Now it is time to get back to Cub Scout business. Below are the particulars about the Pinewood Derby:

Pinewood Derby - Setup for the event starts on Friday, January 20th 6:30pm in the gym. The more help the faster we can get done.

Registration for the cars is from 7:30pm - 9pm on Friday and 8:00 am -8:45 am on Saturday morning. Race starts promptly at 9am. All cars registered on Friday evening will be eligible for one of three trophies: Best Scout Craftsman, Unique Design and Judges Choice. Trophies will also be given out for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Additionally, medals will be given for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in each den. All awards will be given out at the February Pack Meeting.

Rules - The boys & sibling cars can weigh no more then 5 oz. Generally speaking do not attach anything extra on the front, rear or sides of the vehicle. The top is okay. Please use the wheels and axles (nails) provided in the boxes. No liquid lubricants are permitted. Dry lubricants such as graphite is permitted. Please keep all lubricants outside to prevent damage to the carpets. The Parent race is a no limits race. Only rule is no electrical motors or other external types of power. Best car wins.

Racing Info - This year we are using the double elimiation format. Your scout must lose twice before they are done. All families can plan on being done between noon and 1pm depending on how many races your scout/sibling wins.

Clean Up - We need lots of help tearing down and cleaning up the facility after the race. We have to be out no later then 2pm.

Refreshments - This year we will not have any refreshments at the event. There is a Coke machine in the hallway behind the gym.

First group e-mail had an attached copy of rules and information. Any questions please feel free to contact me. See everyone next Friday or Saturday. Click here to download the rules.

• No Pack Meeting on Thursday, January 19th.
• Scouting for Food We will be passing out flyers at all three services at the church on Sunday, January 29th. Times scouts can help are 9am, 10:30 am and noon. Please meet me at the inside front doors to the sanctuary at the listed time to receive flyers to pass out. This time can count as service hours for rank advancement. We also need to collect bags of food brought by members on Sunday, February 5th at the same time as the distribution of the flyers. If you want to help during any of these times with Scouting for Food please e-mail me at jsteph13@gmail.com so you can be assigned/volunteer for a time slot.
• Scout Sunday is Sunday, February 5th. All scouts and families are invited to attend the 11am service to show appreciation to the church and its members in honor of their commitment to the scouting program. Typically we march in at the first of the service with the flags. Please meet at the inside front doors to the sanctuary no later then 10:45 am to be part of the flag ceremony.
• Pack Meeting Thursday, February 16th at 7pm in gym. Trophies from the Pinewood Derby will be presented.
• Blue & Gold Banquet is Saturday, March 3rd starting at 9am. Details will be announced as we get closer. All scouts should be presented their rank badges (Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos) at the banquet.
• Family Camping at Windy Waters March 23rd - 25th. Details will be provided at the February Pack Meeting.

Finally, we are half way through our scouting program for the year and need to start preparing for the summer and the program next year. We will be losing our Cubmaster, Pinewood Derby Chair and our Treasurer at the end of our Crossover Ceremony on May 17th.

Pinewood Derby - We are currently seeking an individual('s) capable of putting our derby track and accessories together and coordinate the race activities. Total commitment is the January Committee Meeting (1hr.) and the Pinewood Derby setup and race dates.

Treasurer - Handle the finances and collections of the pack. Must present a monthly report at the committee meeting on the second Tuesday of every month (1 hr.) and be available during the pack meetings for collections. We especially have an interest in someone who uses Quickbooks and can place our revenues/expenses into the program to streamline the process. Required to become a registered leader.

Cubmaster - This position is approved by the Senior Pastor of the church. Requires a registered leader with the appropiate training. This position requires some time involvement. If interested in this position please feel free to contact me.

For those who have asked how they can help here is your chance.

Just so everyone knows I will continue in the Committee Chair position through May 2013 so no one who volunteers to help with part of our program will be left to fend for themselves. My main goal continues to be lots of help from everyone in some type of role with the pack will reduce the overall work load for the main leaders of the pack.