Archive for January, 2009
January 28, 2009
The pinewood derby is schedule for February 7th at Lord of the hills from 12-3. This date may be pushed back 2 weeks if we do not receive our track timer on time.
There will be a preliminary weigh-in on February 3rd at canyon creek from 6:30 – 7:30pm and a final weigh-in at noon at lord of the hills.
The pinewood derby rules are as follows:
- The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.
- The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
- The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
- The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
- The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body.
- The wood provided in the kit must be used. The block may be shaped any way that is desired.
- The wheels supplied with the kit must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or bounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.
- The axles (nails) supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated.
- Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
- The car must not ride on any type of springs.
- The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
- No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
- The front of the car may not be shaped to a point or fork.
- Scout needs to do the majority of the work on the car.
- Car must be built this year.
- Details such as the steering wheel, driver, decals, painting, and interior detail are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight of specifications.
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January 7, 2009
The annual pack 803 blue and gold banquet will be held on February 28th, 2009. The banquet will be held at Trinity Baptist Church (15555 E Qunicy Ave Aurora, CO 80015). The banquet will start at 11:45 am and end at 5pm. We need volunteers to assist with both setup and cleanup for the event.
This is a potluck event and each family should sign up to bring at least one dish to ensure there is enough food to go around. Cub scouts are free and adults are $3 each. Please see one of the blue and gold comittee members to R.S.V.P so we can get an accurate count as the pack will be providing some food for the banquet this year.
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January 7, 2009
As usual the pack meeting will be held on the last tuesday of the month (01/27/09) at 6:30pm. The pack meeting will be at Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church off Smoky Hill Rd. We ask that leaders arrive at 6pm to help with setup.
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January 7, 2009
All Leaders -
Please ensure your training is up to date and the pack’s training coordinator has a copy of all of the certificates on file. There are new leader essential training courses offered through Denver Area Council going on most of this month. There is also a large amount of free online training courses at the BSA Online Learning Center.
The pack would like all leaders to be able to proudly display the “Trained” badge but all leaders must participate in Fast Start Training, New Leader Essentials, Cub Scout Leader Specific training, and Youth Protection Training if they have not. The Youth Protection Training is mandatory for all leaders to complete.
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January 7, 2009
Coming up on January 11th we will be holding a Pinewood Derby Open Garage from 11am to 4pm. Come ready with ideas for your car! There will be all the tools you need to build your racer with. Paint, stickers and other decorations will not be provided. The address for this event is on the scout track calendar or you can ask your den leader for it.
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