Hello, Pack3327 families!
Please take a note of this important calendar update. Most of you may already know, but in case you didn't, the Spring Campout at Hocking Hills this year is on May 18,19, and 20 - NOT on Mother's Day weekend as originally indicated.
Thanks to John Gomersal for pointing this out.
I am looking forward to this trip. If you haven't been there before, you will enjoy some of the most amazing sights in the State of Ohio.
YIS,
Steve Cox
2/02/2012
2012 Pinewood Derby Rules
Purpose:
There's nothing wrong with wanting to build the fastest pinewood derby car you can. But it is important to remember why the Pinewood Derby races exists. The Pinewood Derby was started to promote learning, competition, and sportsmanship.
Learning is an important part of the pinewood derby races. The Cub Scout should not only learn about such concepts as friction and gravity, but they should learn how to work with power tools safely. Depending on the experience of the Cub Scout, it may be necessary for adult supervision while building the pinewood derby car. This is a great way for an adult and a Cub Scout to spend time together.
In competition, there is always a person that wins and a person that loses. Competition drives us to do our best. By participating and competing, we broaden our knowledge, skills, and become a better person. The only loser is the person that refuses to better him or herself.
Sportsmanship involves both following the rules and how you behave at the pinewood derby. No matter how your car performs, you want to behave in a manner that will allow you to feel good in days to follow.
Rules
1. The Pinewood Derby Committee has final say or interpretation of all rules and regulations.
2. All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race. The inspection points are as follows:
a) The car must have been made during the current year (the year in which the derby is held).
b) The width of the car shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.
c) The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
d) The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces (5.0000).
e) The wheelbase (distance between front and rear axles) may NOT be changed from the kit body distance of 4-1/4”.
f) Axles, wheels, and body wood shall be as provided in the BSA kit. Only Official Scout Grand Prix wheels and axles can be used. Wheels maybe slightly sanded to remove the mold projection form the tread. This light sanding is the only wheel modification allowed. Beveling, tapering, wafering, or lathe turning of the wheels is prohibited (The ribs on the wheel sides MUST remain intact).
g) Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
h) The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
i) Any details added must be within length, width, and weight limits.
j) The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices or other propulsion.
k) No loose materials of any kind (such as lead shot) are allowed in the car.
l) The front end of the car must rest against the ‘car side’ of the starting pin. No portion of the car can be past the ‘car side’ of the starting pin.
3. Car weigh-in and inspections will be done on the Friday before Derby Day from 6 pm to 8 pm. Once a car has met the weight requirements and passed inspection, the car will be officially checked-in. Once a car has been officially checked-in, the car will not be handled by the driver until his car is ready to race in his first race. The cars will remain locked-up in the Hudson United Methodist Church overnight. On race day the cars will be moved by Pinewood Derby Race Officials to the Pit Area.
4. Before the Derby, the drivers will be allowed in the Pit Area to review and vote on the cars for various categories (Most Aerodynamic, Best Design, etc.)
5. Prior to racing in his first race, each driver will be allowed to apply lubricant to his wheels and axles in the pit area only. A table in the pit area will be set-up for this purpose. Only dry powered lubrication, such as graphite, maybe used.
6. Each heat will be announced. Drivers will report to the starting line and hand their car one at a time to the starter who will place the cars on the track in their assigned lane. All other people must remain behind the barrier.
7. The starter will make sure the cars are on the track properly and than will start the race.
8. The drivers will then report to the finish line to see the results of the race.
9. The car whose nose is over the finish line first is the winner. The track timer will determine the first-, second-, third-place winners.
10. If a car leaves the track but does not interfere with the other cars, it will be allowed a second run by itself to record a time.
11. If a car leaves the track, runs out of its lane, interferes with another car, loses an axle, etc., the heat will be rerun. If the same car gets into trouble on the second run, the contestant is disqualified and automatically loses that race. If, on the second run, another car is interfered with, the heat will be run a third time but without the disqualified car.
12. After the results of each heat are recorded, the drivers will take their cars and return them to the Pit Area and then return to their seats.
13. If a car suffers a mechanical problem, loss of an axle, breaks a wheel, etc. during a race and a repair can be made in a reasonable amount of time, the heat will run again. If not, the car will automatically lose the heat.
14. Cars are not to leave the race track area at any time. If a car gets damaged during a race, all repairs must be done in the pit area. Pinewood Derby Officials will be required to inspect any car after repairs have been made to any damaged car. If necessary the car will have to be re-weighed to insure that it does not exceed the maximum weight limit. If a driver takes his car out of the pit area or the race track area anytime during the derby, he will be disqualified.
15. Awards will be announced shortly after the heat for which the awards are to be given. The drivers and their partners will report to the stage for the awards as their names are called.
16. The total of number of heats will depend on the number of participants.
17. The 12 fastest racers will move on the finals. The 12 fastest racers will be determined by adding the combined total race times from each car's initial 3 races (once in each lane). The 12 lowest combined times will advance to the final. The top 3 overall winners will be determined by adding the combined times from the final round. Note that the only purpose for running the finals round is to determine the top 3 overall racers. The finals round times do not apply to the top 3 racers in each den. Regardless of a racer's times in the finals round, only his times earned in the initial round apply toward the den awards. This is done because not all racers make it to the finals and have a chance to improve their times.
18. Den winners will be determined after the overall top 3 racers are determined. The overall top 3 finishers cannot also win top den awards.
19. Awards will be presented at the end of the Pinewood Derby.
Trophies will be awarded to the following:
a. Overall 1st Place Finish
b. Overall 2nd Place Finish
c. Overall 3rd Place Finish
d. Den 1st Place Finish (A total of 5)
e. Den 2nd Place Finish (A total of 5)
f. Den 3rd Place Finish (A total of 5)
g. Various Trophies based on cars design (To be determined by the scouts) (Only cars that did not win a place trophy will be eligible for these trophies)
h. All other participants will receive a ‘Participation Trophy’
The top three finishers of the Pack will be invited to the District Pinewood Derby Meet to be held in April (location TBD).
May the best car win!
There's nothing wrong with wanting to build the fastest pinewood derby car you can. But it is important to remember why the Pinewood Derby races exists. The Pinewood Derby was started to promote learning, competition, and sportsmanship.
Learning is an important part of the pinewood derby races. The Cub Scout should not only learn about such concepts as friction and gravity, but they should learn how to work with power tools safely. Depending on the experience of the Cub Scout, it may be necessary for adult supervision while building the pinewood derby car. This is a great way for an adult and a Cub Scout to spend time together.
In competition, there is always a person that wins and a person that loses. Competition drives us to do our best. By participating and competing, we broaden our knowledge, skills, and become a better person. The only loser is the person that refuses to better him or herself.
Sportsmanship involves both following the rules and how you behave at the pinewood derby. No matter how your car performs, you want to behave in a manner that will allow you to feel good in days to follow.
Rules
1. The Pinewood Derby Committee has final say or interpretation of all rules and regulations.
2. All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race. The inspection points are as follows:
a) The car must have been made during the current year (the year in which the derby is held).
b) The width of the car shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.
c) The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
d) The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces (5.0000).
e) The wheelbase (distance between front and rear axles) may NOT be changed from the kit body distance of 4-1/4”.
f) Axles, wheels, and body wood shall be as provided in the BSA kit. Only Official Scout Grand Prix wheels and axles can be used. Wheels maybe slightly sanded to remove the mold projection form the tread. This light sanding is the only wheel modification allowed. Beveling, tapering, wafering, or lathe turning of the wheels is prohibited (The ribs on the wheel sides MUST remain intact).
g) Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
h) The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
i) Any details added must be within length, width, and weight limits.
j) The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices or other propulsion.
k) No loose materials of any kind (such as lead shot) are allowed in the car.
l) The front end of the car must rest against the ‘car side’ of the starting pin. No portion of the car can be past the ‘car side’ of the starting pin.
3. Car weigh-in and inspections will be done on the Friday before Derby Day from 6 pm to 8 pm. Once a car has met the weight requirements and passed inspection, the car will be officially checked-in. Once a car has been officially checked-in, the car will not be handled by the driver until his car is ready to race in his first race. The cars will remain locked-up in the Hudson United Methodist Church overnight. On race day the cars will be moved by Pinewood Derby Race Officials to the Pit Area.
4. Before the Derby, the drivers will be allowed in the Pit Area to review and vote on the cars for various categories (Most Aerodynamic, Best Design, etc.)
5. Prior to racing in his first race, each driver will be allowed to apply lubricant to his wheels and axles in the pit area only. A table in the pit area will be set-up for this purpose. Only dry powered lubrication, such as graphite, maybe used.
6. Each heat will be announced. Drivers will report to the starting line and hand their car one at a time to the starter who will place the cars on the track in their assigned lane. All other people must remain behind the barrier.
7. The starter will make sure the cars are on the track properly and than will start the race.
8. The drivers will then report to the finish line to see the results of the race.
9. The car whose nose is over the finish line first is the winner. The track timer will determine the first-, second-, third-place winners.
10. If a car leaves the track but does not interfere with the other cars, it will be allowed a second run by itself to record a time.
11. If a car leaves the track, runs out of its lane, interferes with another car, loses an axle, etc., the heat will be rerun. If the same car gets into trouble on the second run, the contestant is disqualified and automatically loses that race. If, on the second run, another car is interfered with, the heat will be run a third time but without the disqualified car.
12. After the results of each heat are recorded, the drivers will take their cars and return them to the Pit Area and then return to their seats.
13. If a car suffers a mechanical problem, loss of an axle, breaks a wheel, etc. during a race and a repair can be made in a reasonable amount of time, the heat will run again. If not, the car will automatically lose the heat.
14. Cars are not to leave the race track area at any time. If a car gets damaged during a race, all repairs must be done in the pit area. Pinewood Derby Officials will be required to inspect any car after repairs have been made to any damaged car. If necessary the car will have to be re-weighed to insure that it does not exceed the maximum weight limit. If a driver takes his car out of the pit area or the race track area anytime during the derby, he will be disqualified.
15. Awards will be announced shortly after the heat for which the awards are to be given. The drivers and their partners will report to the stage for the awards as their names are called.
16. The total of number of heats will depend on the number of participants.
17. The 12 fastest racers will move on the finals. The 12 fastest racers will be determined by adding the combined total race times from each car's initial 3 races (once in each lane). The 12 lowest combined times will advance to the final. The top 3 overall winners will be determined by adding the combined times from the final round. Note that the only purpose for running the finals round is to determine the top 3 overall racers. The finals round times do not apply to the top 3 racers in each den. Regardless of a racer's times in the finals round, only his times earned in the initial round apply toward the den awards. This is done because not all racers make it to the finals and have a chance to improve their times.
18. Den winners will be determined after the overall top 3 racers are determined. The overall top 3 finishers cannot also win top den awards.
19. Awards will be presented at the end of the Pinewood Derby.
Trophies will be awarded to the following:
a. Overall 1st Place Finish
b. Overall 2nd Place Finish
c. Overall 3rd Place Finish
d. Den 1st Place Finish (A total of 5)
e. Den 2nd Place Finish (A total of 5)
f. Den 3rd Place Finish (A total of 5)
g. Various Trophies based on cars design (To be determined by the scouts) (Only cars that did not win a place trophy will be eligible for these trophies)
h. All other participants will receive a ‘Participation Trophy’
The top three finishers of the Pack will be invited to the District Pinewood Derby Meet to be held in April (location TBD).
May the best car win!
4/01/2011
2011 Crossover Ceremony
Enjoy these pictures of our graduating "class" of 2011. All 12 Cub Scouts crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 333 from Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson.
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3/27/2011
March Committee Meeting
Ed Kempton from Troop 333: Annual dues are usually about $80 starting in September.
Crossover: No fees are due until next February; just buy a Scout Handbook.
We will do one script for the entire group.
Assistance Scoutmaster training: Outdoor leader training plus 3 other training courses are needed.
Some 333 events coming up
4/29 Campout: Mountain Man Camporee with the council
5/30 Parade float: Campout
Rest of the Pack Meeting: sock or similar game
Crossover: No fees are due until next February; just buy a Scout Handbook.
We will do one script for the entire group.
Assistance Scoutmaster training: Outdoor leader training plus 3 other training courses are needed.
Some 333 events coming up
4/29 Campout: Mountain Man Camporee with the council
5/30 Parade float: Campout
Rest of the Pack Meeting: sock or similar game
1/30/2011
February Committee Meeting Notes
February Pack Meeting
Minute to Win it (by Pat Cassell)
We have 10 games!! 10 minutes per game.
Note: This pack meeting will go extra long - notify parents.
Kids will stay with their team - each den leader gets a team to lead.
Pat will email schedule out. Team leader will decide which Scout gets to play which game (draw out of a hat?) 10 minute period.
Everybody does the last game.
Popcorn prizes will be awarded at this pack meeting!
Opening: Webelos 1
Charter: Steve Cox is handling and can do it online.
Two Liter bottle rockets was thrown out as a Pack event sometime.....
Scout Sunday is Feb. 13th at 11:10am! Wear Uniforms.
Tiger & Wolf Day Camp Coordinator needed (for 7/14 - 7/16)
Webelos Resident Camp Coordinator needed (for 8/3 - 8/6)
Buffalo Naval Park Coordinator needed (for 5/14 to 5/17) Remember, a PASSPORT is now required to go to Canada. Fee is $40 per person for this trip.
Pinewood Derby: Steve talked to Brad Bradshaw, who will provide us with free Coke products! Tiger moms typically coordinate the concession stand. Charlene Mileski coordinated it last year. Baked goods from two other dens (not Tigers). Coordinator is Charlene and Anissa.
Blue & Gold will be at the Clarion, since it's $500 cheaper.
NOTE to Jeff Cassell: Bluude is NOT equal to Blood (Fall Camp reference....)
Minute to Win it (by Pat Cassell)
We have 10 games!! 10 minutes per game.
Note: This pack meeting will go extra long - notify parents.
Kids will stay with their team - each den leader gets a team to lead.
Pat will email schedule out. Team leader will decide which Scout gets to play which game (draw out of a hat?) 10 minute period.
Everybody does the last game.
Popcorn prizes will be awarded at this pack meeting!
Opening: Webelos 1
Charter: Steve Cox is handling and can do it online.
Two Liter bottle rockets was thrown out as a Pack event sometime.....
Scout Sunday is Feb. 13th at 11:10am! Wear Uniforms.
Tiger & Wolf Day Camp Coordinator needed (for 7/14 - 7/16)
Webelos Resident Camp Coordinator needed (for 8/3 - 8/6)
Buffalo Naval Park Coordinator needed (for 5/14 to 5/17) Remember, a PASSPORT is now required to go to Canada. Fee is $40 per person for this trip.
Pinewood Derby: Steve talked to Brad Bradshaw, who will provide us with free Coke products! Tiger moms typically coordinate the concession stand. Charlene Mileski coordinated it last year. Baked goods from two other dens (not Tigers). Coordinator is Charlene and Anissa.
Blue & Gold will be at the Clarion, since it's $500 cheaper.
NOTE to Jeff Cassell: Bluude is NOT equal to Blood (Fall Camp reference....)
1/04/2011
Cakewalk 2011
This cakewalk had the MOST spectacular cakes we have ever seen in our history of holding a cakewalk. Check out the pictures here (use the username and password supplied by Pat Cassell).
Great job, Scouts!
Great job, Scouts!
11/29/2010
Webelos I Service Project
The Webelos I den spent a Saturday cleaning out the inner courtyard at Eastwoods school in Hudson. See the pictures here. Way to go, Scouts!
10/31/2010
Webelos II Campout with Troop 327
All the Scouts had a great time with the Troop 327 Scouts who build a signal tower from "scratch" over the course of an entire Saturday. See the pictures here.
10/27/2010
Webelos II Campout with Troop 327
Our First REAL SCOUT campout...
Webelos IIs, If you are planning on camping this weekend with Troop 327, respond to Larry Penman as soon as possible. They collected fees and forms last night.
If you are staying overnight, the camping fee is $2 + $10 for food ($12). Larry needs this ASAP so the grubmaster can purchase food.
If you are only able to join us Saturday for a partial campout and do not want to pay the $10 for food (since you won’t be there for Saturday’s dinner), make sure you bring a LUNCH or whatever food you need. If you can’t camp overnight, PLEASE come join us for signal tower fun Saturday. The goal of this campout is to build at free-standing, 10-foot tall tower using lashing skills (remember Fall Camp?). Should be lots of fun.
Everyone attending is required to bring the Medical Form (same as submitted for the Fall Camp). Ed Kennedy has those from Fall Camp, I believe; however, you can always turn in a fresh copy (located here ).
Also required for the campout:
Your uniform shirt! (No neckerchief). No shirt, no camping.
A warm and dry camper is a HAPPY CAMPER….
• A waterproof container (ie. Backpack) to transport clothes/sleeping bag from the car to the camp site. Per troop policy, these are not allowed inside your tent; it should be waterproof and stored outside. You can bring a trash bag (several) and gym bag or other bag if you don’t have a backpack.
• A small folding chair – we do not typically have any place to sit – no picnic tables, so bring something light to sit on. You don’t want to stand around ALL weekend.
• Water Bottle
• Mess Kit equivalent
• 3-4 pair of socks (wools are best) – keeping your feet warm is CRUCIAL to keeping your body warm.
• 3-4 pair of Underwear
• 2 pair of pants – avoid jeans (or any cotton) if possible. Wet jeans make you cold. That said, I will probably be wearing jeans, but have insulated tights under them.
• Waterproof boots
• T-shirts (3 – long sleeve)
• Sweatshirt
• Coat / warm jacket
• Gloves
• Hat
• Raincoat – water proof!
• Sleepwear – sweat pants, warm socks, sweatshirt
• Sleeping bag, foam mat
• Toothbrush
• Medications (must be given to the leader to be dispensed)
• 2 Flashlights
We are meeting at HUMC at 6pm Friday night to go to Butler. Arrive having eaten dinner already – there will be no Friday night dinner prepared – only Cracker Barrel (snacks).
Those arriving Saturday will need to ask where we are camping by checking in at the Camp Butler camp master’s cabin (on the left, just after going up the hill after passing the lake). I will try to have my cell phone also (330-995-8148).
2) Popcorn Orders – please turn in to John Kozar by this Saturday!
3) Our next meeting is scheduled for this coming Monday, Nov. 1, the day after our campout this weekend. 7-8:30pm. The following meeting on Nov. 15 will be at Kent State where Mr. Mileski will present Geologist to our den. Directions to our meeting place will be provided before the meeting.
4) Another campout opportunity is with Troop 333 on 11/13, so also consider this one. We will gauge interest Monday night.
5) Our next Pack meeting is next Friday (11/5) at 7pm.
Weather will be from 36 to 55 degrees this weekend and looks like it will be 20% chance for rain – not bad. See you there!
Webelos IIs, If you are planning on camping this weekend with Troop 327, respond to Larry Penman as soon as possible. They collected fees and forms last night.
If you are staying overnight, the camping fee is $2 + $10 for food ($12). Larry needs this ASAP so the grubmaster can purchase food.
If you are only able to join us Saturday for a partial campout and do not want to pay the $10 for food (since you won’t be there for Saturday’s dinner), make sure you bring a LUNCH or whatever food you need. If you can’t camp overnight, PLEASE come join us for signal tower fun Saturday. The goal of this campout is to build at free-standing, 10-foot tall tower using lashing skills (remember Fall Camp?). Should be lots of fun.
Everyone attending is required to bring the Medical Form (same as submitted for the Fall Camp). Ed Kennedy has those from Fall Camp, I believe; however, you can always turn in a fresh copy (located here ).
Also required for the campout:
Your uniform shirt! (No neckerchief). No shirt, no camping.
A warm and dry camper is a HAPPY CAMPER….
• A waterproof container (ie. Backpack) to transport clothes/sleeping bag from the car to the camp site. Per troop policy, these are not allowed inside your tent; it should be waterproof and stored outside. You can bring a trash bag (several) and gym bag or other bag if you don’t have a backpack.
• A small folding chair – we do not typically have any place to sit – no picnic tables, so bring something light to sit on. You don’t want to stand around ALL weekend.
• Water Bottle
• Mess Kit equivalent
• 3-4 pair of socks (wools are best) – keeping your feet warm is CRUCIAL to keeping your body warm.
• 3-4 pair of Underwear
• 2 pair of pants – avoid jeans (or any cotton) if possible. Wet jeans make you cold. That said, I will probably be wearing jeans, but have insulated tights under them.
• Waterproof boots
• T-shirts (3 – long sleeve)
• Sweatshirt
• Coat / warm jacket
• Gloves
• Hat
• Raincoat – water proof!
• Sleepwear – sweat pants, warm socks, sweatshirt
• Sleeping bag, foam mat
• Toothbrush
• Medications (must be given to the leader to be dispensed)
• 2 Flashlights
We are meeting at HUMC at 6pm Friday night to go to Butler. Arrive having eaten dinner already – there will be no Friday night dinner prepared – only Cracker Barrel (snacks).
Those arriving Saturday will need to ask where we are camping by checking in at the Camp Butler camp master’s cabin (on the left, just after going up the hill after passing the lake). I will try to have my cell phone also (330-995-8148).
2) Popcorn Orders – please turn in to John Kozar by this Saturday!
3) Our next meeting is scheduled for this coming Monday, Nov. 1, the day after our campout this weekend. 7-8:30pm. The following meeting on Nov. 15 will be at Kent State where Mr. Mileski will present Geologist to our den. Directions to our meeting place will be provided before the meeting.
4) Another campout opportunity is with Troop 333 on 11/13, so also consider this one. We will gauge interest Monday night.
5) Our next Pack meeting is next Friday (11/5) at 7pm.
Weather will be from 36 to 55 degrees this weekend and looks like it will be 20% chance for rain – not bad. See you there!
November Pack Meeting - Circus Fun!
The theme for the pack meeting will be "Circus Fun". We will have six stations set up for the scouts to rotate through.
Following are some other items to either bring or to be prepared for:
1) Pack Dues - If you haven't paid them yet, please bring a check for $40.00/scout to the pack meeting. Make checks payable to "Pack 3327"
2) Popcorn - Please submit all forms and all money to John Kozar by Saturday, October 30. Remember, if your scout sells at least $300 worth, he'll get to throw a pie in the face of his favorite (or least favorite) leader, possibly at the December Pack Meeting. The kids love throwing pies in our faces. I can't figure out why???: ) Also remember, if your scout sells $600 worth, he'll get a $50 gift card from the pack and will also get a marshmallow crossbow from BSA and will also be able to participate in the "Scout Day at the "Q"" and will get a free ticket for each of the following: an Indians, Cavs, Gladiators, and Lake Erie Monster game. So if your scout is close to either goal, go out and get it.
3) Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Please check your schedule for December 11th as I will be bringing a sign-up form for the annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing on 12/11 from 11am to 5pm. I believe this is our 4th year doing this and the kids always have fun especially if they ring with one or more of their best scouting buddies. It will be at the Walmart on Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls next to Route 8. You can sign up for as much time as you want. Typical blocks of time are 1/2 hour or an hour. Just from experience, a half hour goes by very quick. By the time you get there, talk with scout parent in prior time slot, then talk w/ scout parent in next time slot, it seems like you're only there for about 15 minutes. For Bears or anyone else who won't be at the pack meeting, please contact Steve Mileski with your preferred time slot in advance of the pack meeting.
4) Shooting Patches - We will hand out shooting patches that most of the scouts earned at the fall campout. Bears received theirs if they attended Friday's den meeting since they won't be at the pack meeting. If your Bear wasn't at the den meeting and won't be at the pack meeting, please contact me and I'll get him his shooting patch soon instead of making him wait until December.
5) Awards - Some den leaders will hand out other awards prior to the Circus Skills/Games.
6) Baked Goods Raffle - Please bring at least a few dollars for your scout to buy some raffle tickets for the Baked Goods Raffle that we have at almost every pack meeting at HUMC. One den brings baked goods to each meeting (Webelos 1s for this meeting) that are raffled-off. The scout will hold the goodies he brought and will pick the ticket out of a basket and call the number. Which ever scout has the winning ticket will win the baked good.
Following are some other items to either bring or to be prepared for:
1) Pack Dues - If you haven't paid them yet, please bring a check for $40.00/scout to the pack meeting. Make checks payable to "Pack 3327"
2) Popcorn - Please submit all forms and all money to John Kozar by Saturday, October 30. Remember, if your scout sells at least $300 worth, he'll get to throw a pie in the face of his favorite (or least favorite) leader, possibly at the December Pack Meeting. The kids love throwing pies in our faces. I can't figure out why???: ) Also remember, if your scout sells $600 worth, he'll get a $50 gift card from the pack and will also get a marshmallow crossbow from BSA and will also be able to participate in the "Scout Day at the "Q"" and will get a free ticket for each of the following: an Indians, Cavs, Gladiators, and Lake Erie Monster game. So if your scout is close to either goal, go out and get it.
3) Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Please check your schedule for December 11th as I will be bringing a sign-up form for the annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing on 12/11 from 11am to 5pm. I believe this is our 4th year doing this and the kids always have fun especially if they ring with one or more of their best scouting buddies. It will be at the Walmart on Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls next to Route 8. You can sign up for as much time as you want. Typical blocks of time are 1/2 hour or an hour. Just from experience, a half hour goes by very quick. By the time you get there, talk with scout parent in prior time slot, then talk w/ scout parent in next time slot, it seems like you're only there for about 15 minutes. For Bears or anyone else who won't be at the pack meeting, please contact Steve Mileski with your preferred time slot in advance of the pack meeting.
4) Shooting Patches - We will hand out shooting patches that most of the scouts earned at the fall campout. Bears received theirs if they attended Friday's den meeting since they won't be at the pack meeting. If your Bear wasn't at the den meeting and won't be at the pack meeting, please contact me and I'll get him his shooting patch soon instead of making him wait until December.
5) Awards - Some den leaders will hand out other awards prior to the Circus Skills/Games.
6) Baked Goods Raffle - Please bring at least a few dollars for your scout to buy some raffle tickets for the Baked Goods Raffle that we have at almost every pack meeting at HUMC. One den brings baked goods to each meeting (Webelos 1s for this meeting) that are raffled-off. The scout will hold the goodies he brought and will pick the ticket out of a basket and call the number. Which ever scout has the winning ticket will win the baked good.
10/17/2010
October Committe Meeting
November 5th Pack Meeting
Under the Big Top:
Stilts - Ed K.
Corn hole - Dave H., Steve M.
Nerf targets - John G.
Juggling - Steve C.
Balance beam - Steve C.
Catapult - Dave H.
Opening: Webelo 2
Baked goods: Webelo 1
Future Pack Meetings
Magician? Dave H. will talk to our neighborhood magician for a FUTURE pack meeting.
Boomerangs? Steve C. will talk to Gary
Popcorn forms due by Saturday, Oct. 30 to Kozar.
Prizes: $300 for pie in the face; $600 for district incentives.
Community Cash Back from Acme: John G. will set this up and we will announce at next Pack mtg.
Pack Service Project: Start thinking about something that is both fun and beneficial.
One idea: Cutting grape vines at Hudson Springs Park
Under the Big Top:
Stilts - Ed K.
Corn hole - Dave H., Steve M.
Nerf targets - John G.
Juggling - Steve C.
Balance beam - Steve C.
Catapult - Dave H.
Opening: Webelo 2
Baked goods: Webelo 1
Future Pack Meetings
Magician? Dave H. will talk to our neighborhood magician for a FUTURE pack meeting.
Boomerangs? Steve C. will talk to Gary
Popcorn forms due by Saturday, Oct. 30 to Kozar.
Prizes: $300 for pie in the face; $600 for district incentives.
Community Cash Back from Acme: John G. will set this up and we will announce at next Pack mtg.
Pack Service Project: Start thinking about something that is both fun and beneficial.
One idea: Cutting grape vines at Hudson Springs Park
10/10/2010
Tiger Day at the Zoo
On October 10, some additional Tigers went to the Akron Zoo. These were the kind that are REALLY wild! See the pictures below:
10/03/2010
Fall Campout 2010
We had about 108 campers attend our beautiful Fall Camp this year at Camp Manatoc. Once again we stayed at Vally View / Vale Edge camp site on the entrance road to Manatoc.
Weather started out extremely hot Friday afternoon and night, then dropped 30 degrees to about 62 by Saturday morning. The Friday night hike was highlighted with the Ed Kennedy "Vinder Viper" horror story and some blazing campfires. Saturday was a beautiful sunny day where each den split off to do their own activities. The Saturday night campfire was excellent with many skits put together by each den and lowlighted by the leaders "If I were not a Boy Scout" song.
Many people put in some long hours in planning for the campout. The Kozars provided the Friday night "pasta and meatballs" dinner and prepared ALL of that great garlic bread on their grill beforehand. Jeff Cassell used double-boilers to keep all of the food WARM this year, which really turned out great compared to previous years where we never had anything warm. Ed Kennedy had a well-organized cleaning station setup to make washing hands and cleaning up an easy task. Thanks to all our volunteers who made this campout really nice!
Enjoy these pictures of the event.
See more pictures just submitted 10/17/2010!
Weather started out extremely hot Friday afternoon and night, then dropped 30 degrees to about 62 by Saturday morning. The Friday night hike was highlighted with the Ed Kennedy "Vinder Viper" horror story and some blazing campfires. Saturday was a beautiful sunny day where each den split off to do their own activities. The Saturday night campfire was excellent with many skits put together by each den and lowlighted by the leaders "If I were not a Boy Scout" song.
Many people put in some long hours in planning for the campout. The Kozars provided the Friday night "pasta and meatballs" dinner and prepared ALL of that great garlic bread on their grill beforehand. Jeff Cassell used double-boilers to keep all of the food WARM this year, which really turned out great compared to previous years where we never had anything warm. Ed Kennedy had a well-organized cleaning station setup to make washing hands and cleaning up an easy task. Thanks to all our volunteers who made this campout really nice!
Enjoy these pictures of the event.
See more pictures just submitted 10/17/2010!
5/02/2010
May Committe Meeting
Spring Camp Out
Leaders will do "If I were not a Boy Scout" -- Heater to provide lyrics.
Jeff will pick up Dutch Ovens from Randy Coleman.
Steve has Dutch Oven tool and will give to Jeff.
Heater will bring the gas grill.
Jon Wagner will pull the trailer down Friday. Jeff will coordinate getting it from Bob Lee. Jon will drive it around to Mileskis and Heater's house for firewood.
Steve Cox will bring the first aid kit - remind him! Have Benadryl on hand.
Meals:
Friday night: Hot Dogs, Chili
Saturday morning: Sausage, eggs, O.J.
Saturday night: Hamburgers, Chili
Sunday morning: Leftovers!
Kids should bring mess kits to the campout!
Kozar will assemble the Saturday group at the park and ride at 7:30am Saturday morning.
Mileski will check to see if water at base is potable.
Keith will give Larry Penman a call (Troop 327) to see if we could borrow their HUGE tent (the Taj-Mo Hall).
Friday and Saturday groups will meet up at 1pm at the Air Force Museum.
Parade Float -- send email out to dens to cancel float building. We may build a banner instead.
Last Pack Meeting is June 4th
Leaders will do "If I were not a Boy Scout" -- Heater to provide lyrics.
Jeff will pick up Dutch Ovens from Randy Coleman.
Steve has Dutch Oven tool and will give to Jeff.
Heater will bring the gas grill.
Jon Wagner will pull the trailer down Friday. Jeff will coordinate getting it from Bob Lee. Jon will drive it around to Mileskis and Heater's house for firewood.
Steve Cox will bring the first aid kit - remind him! Have Benadryl on hand.
Meals:
Friday night: Hot Dogs, Chili
Saturday morning: Sausage, eggs, O.J.
Saturday night: Hamburgers, Chili
Sunday morning: Leftovers!
Kids should bring mess kits to the campout!
Kozar will assemble the Saturday group at the park and ride at 7:30am Saturday morning.
Mileski will check to see if water at base is potable.
Keith will give Larry Penman a call (Troop 327) to see if we could borrow their HUGE tent (the Taj-Mo Hall).
Friday and Saturday groups will meet up at 1pm at the Air Force Museum.
Parade Float -- send email out to dens to cancel float building. We may build a banner instead.
Last Pack Meeting is June 4th
3/15/2010
100 Years of Scouting Patch
Check out the requirements to earn the ribbons that go on this limited edition 100 years of Scouting patch. Our Scouts will receive this patch at the Blue & Gold banquet and will be encouraged to fill it up with ribbons.
3/14/2010
Blue & Gold Committee Meeting
District Pinewood Derby: April 17, 10am to 12:30pm
Top three from our Pack need to register by March 27: Steve will send emails.
In Novemeber, ALL cub scouts will race their cars.
April 9th Pack meeting will be either in Ellsworth Hill or outdoors at Hudson Springs.
Blue & Gold is 1 to 4:30pm
Setup is at 10am. We have 176 people signed up to attend.
We need to verify table count and see how many we need to provide from the church.
Awards will consist of badges and advancement ranks. Leaders need to go to the Online Advancement and fill in details for each Scout, then inform John Kozar which awards need picked up.
Parents need to bring desserts (except Tiger parents).
Top three from our Pack need to register by March 27: Steve will send emails.
In Novemeber, ALL cub scouts will race their cars.
April 9th Pack meeting will be either in Ellsworth Hill or outdoors at Hudson Springs.
Blue & Gold is 1 to 4:30pm
Setup is at 10am. We have 176 people signed up to attend.
We need to verify table count and see how many we need to provide from the church.
Awards will consist of badges and advancement ranks. Leaders need to go to the Online Advancement and fill in details for each Scout, then inform John Kozar which awards need picked up.
Parents need to bring desserts (except Tiger parents).
3/06/2010
2010 Pinewood Derby Results
Great job, EVERYBODY! We had a ball at this year's Pinewood Derby. Thank you Tiger parents for handling the concession stands. Nice job designing and building your cars, Scouts!
Click on all of the Results images below for larger views:
Here are the Main Race Results:
Here are the Grand Final Race Results:
Here are the Design Awards:
Here are the Tiger Den Results:
Here are the Wolf Den Results:
Here are the Bear Den Results:
Here are the Webelo Den Results:
And here are all of the race heats individually in the order run:
Click on all of the Results images below for larger views:
Here are the Main Race Results:
Here are the Grand Final Race Results:
Here are the Design Awards:
Here are the Tiger Den Results:
Here are the Wolf Den Results:
Here are the Bear Den Results:
Here are the Webelo Den Results:
And here are all of the race heats individually in the order run:
2/28/2010
February 2010 Committe Meeting Minutes
Pinewood Derby
Weigh-In -- Friday night: Steve and Jeff will bring drills
Awards toolbox - does John K. have this?
Steve M. already ordered trophies and will make voting cards.
Steve and Jeff will bring tarps for graphite.
Dave will bring screen, computer.
Jeff will bring projector, blankets (to stop cars).
Tigers will bring baked good to the Derby to sell.
Sharlene Cox is coordinating the snack shack mothers.
Blue & Gold Banquet
All parents EXCEPT TIGERS need to bring a dessert to share.
Jenn will take care of table center pieces and placemats.
Setup helpers need to be there at 10am.
Randy Coleman is doing the Friends of Scouting talk.
Lunch will begin at 1pm.
Den awards will be handed out as a group.
Weigh-In -- Friday night: Steve and Jeff will bring drills
Awards toolbox - does John K. have this?
Steve M. already ordered trophies and will make voting cards.
Steve and Jeff will bring tarps for graphite.
Dave will bring screen, computer.
Jeff will bring projector, blankets (to stop cars).
Tigers will bring baked good to the Derby to sell.
Sharlene Cox is coordinating the snack shack mothers.
Blue & Gold Banquet
All parents EXCEPT TIGERS need to bring a dessert to share.
Jenn will take care of table center pieces and placemats.
Setup helpers need to be there at 10am.
Randy Coleman is doing the Friends of Scouting talk.
Lunch will begin at 1pm.
Den awards will be handed out as a group.
1/24/2010
January 2010 Committe Meeting Minutes
Attending:
Steve M., Randy, Jeff, Jim, Larry, Ed, John, Dave H.
Pack Meeting details:
Crossover will be at the February Pack meeting AFTER the Cakewalk.
Cakewalk note: You can obtain boxes for cakes from local bakeries or groceries.
Scout Sunday: is February 14th at the 11:15am service.
Dave will bring his camera to take a picture after the service and submit to Hudson cable.
Yearbooks: We will get black and white hardcopies and a color pdf file available to all Scouts.
Pinewood Derby:
Rule change: 17. The twelve fastest cars overall will advance to the pack championship heat.
Need to get other guys involved with the Derby
Parade:
Randy has a 5 X 9 trailer, but Steve may be able to obtain a larger one for our float.
Blue & Gold:
Happy Trails hall will only charge us the same fee as last year. We may cut down on the amount of food from the caterer.
Steve M., Randy, Jeff, Jim, Larry, Ed, John, Dave H.
Pack Meeting details:
Crossover will be at the February Pack meeting AFTER the Cakewalk.
Cakewalk note: You can obtain boxes for cakes from local bakeries or groceries.
Scout Sunday: is February 14th at the 11:15am service.
Dave will bring his camera to take a picture after the service and submit to Hudson cable.
Yearbooks: We will get black and white hardcopies and a color pdf file available to all Scouts.
Pinewood Derby:
Rule change: 17. The twelve fastest cars overall will advance to the pack championship heat.
Need to get other guys involved with the Derby
Parade:
Randy has a 5 X 9 trailer, but Steve may be able to obtain a larger one for our float.
Blue & Gold:
Happy Trails hall will only charge us the same fee as last year. We may cut down on the amount of food from the caterer.
1/11/2010
Spring Campout
Spring Campout:
The Spring Campout will be May 14-16 at WPAFB (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base). Den leaders need to know the following for the WPAFB security application:
1) who will be attending
2) what their ages will be on May 14th
3) if they plan on arriving on Friday evening or Saturday around noon.
NOTE: Entire families are welcome to attend this campout!
Details:
We will probably try to go down as two groups, one on Friday and one on Saturday (although I know there is potential for a lot of different departure times on Friday depending on work and school schedules). Those that want to can meet up at Young's Dairy http://www.youngsdairy.com/ on Saturday around 11:30am to all have lunch together. Then we can drive over to the WPAFB Museum as a group and have about 4 hours of fun there before heading over to the camp site on the base.
The Spring Campout will be May 14-16 at WPAFB (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base). Den leaders need to know the following for the WPAFB security application:
1) who will be attending
2) what their ages will be on May 14th
3) if they plan on arriving on Friday evening or Saturday around noon.
NOTE: Entire families are welcome to attend this campout!
Details:
We will probably try to go down as two groups, one on Friday and one on Saturday (although I know there is potential for a lot of different departure times on Friday depending on work and school schedules). Those that want to can meet up at Young's Dairy http://www.youngsdairy.com/ on Saturday around 11:30am to all have lunch together. Then we can drive over to the WPAFB Museum as a group and have about 4 hours of fun there before heading over to the camp site on the base.
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