Cub Scout Pack 129

January 2010 Schedule

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Schedule

Jan. 5

6:00 PM Planning Meeting at Washington United Methodist Church - Chapman

Dues collection ($35/yr) to Angela Stump after meeting – see below for details

Jan. 10

Skiing @ Winterplace – Council Sponsored – See below for details

Jan. 12

6:00 PM Wolf/Bear Den Meeting at Washington United Methodist Church – Steele

7:30 Pinewood Derby track will be set up for test runs – Washington UM Church – Barnhouse

Jan. 13

5:30 PM Tiger Den Meeting at Washington United Methodist Church - Murphy

Jan. 14

6:30 PM Webelos 2 Den Meeting at Washington United Methodist Church - Chapman

Jan. 16

Blennerhassett District Pinewood Derby at Wayside United Methodist Church in Vienna (Optional)

8:00am Registration (Races begin at 9:00am)

Cost: $2.00 per Cub Scout

Rules at http://www.allohak.org/pwd/2010damrules.pdf

Registration and payment of $2/Cub Scout due to Scout Service Center by Jan. 11

Jan. 19

6:00 PM Wolf/Bear Den Meeting at Washington United Methodist Church – Steele

7:30 Pinewood Derby track will be set up for test runs – Washington UM Church – Barnhouse

Jan. 20

5:30 PM Tiger Den Meeting at Washington United Methodist Church - Murphy

Jan. 22

Pack 129 Pinewood Derby at Blennerhassett Elementary Gym - Steele

5:00 PM – set up

6:00 PM – weigh-in starts & dues collection

6:45 PM – racing begins

8:00 PM - 3rd annual adult race will be conducted after the Cub Scouts are done.

             - Adult cars must meet official dimensions.  No starting devices or external propulsion.  No limit on wheels or weight.

 

Everyone except Wolves should bring 2 liter & desert – Wolves to supply paper products

Pack will have pizza & chips for a nominal fee

Last date to pay dues of $35/yr to Angela Stump

Registration fee due of $4 to Lee Barnhouse for the Allohak Council Pinewood Derby

Volunteers requested to set up, help with the races, and clean up afterward.  Contact Lee Barnhouse to volunteer.  Assignments are:

·         Event coordinator – Lee Barnhouse

·         Reserve Blennerhassett Elementary – Heather King

·         5:00 Set up – Stumps & volunteers

·         Registration – Murphy

·         Run race – Lee Barnhouse & Boy Scouts

·         Spreadsheet for determining overall winners, supply & operate computer – Murphy

·         Judge cars – Boy Scouts

·         Clean up - Volunteers

·         Collect Dues - Angela Stump

·         Trophies – Barnhouse

·         Pizza sales @ $1/slice (12 large pizzas, assorted chips, ice) – Heather King

·         Paper products - supplied by Wolves  in lieu of food (coordinated by Steele)

Jan. 27

Davis Anderson Memorial (Allohak Council) Pinewood Derby registration and payment of $4/Cub Scout due to Scout Service Center

Jan. 28

6:30 PM Webelos 2 Den Meeting at Washington United Methodist Church - Chapman

 

Skiing at Winterplace

The Boy Scouts sponsor three days of skiing each year at Winterplace, near Beckley at reduced daily prices.  Costs are:

–         Skiing & Meal $49 (lift ticket, lessons, rentals, & meal ticket)

–         Tubing all day pass and meal $42

–         Tubing 2 hour Pass $12.50 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 2 hour intervals)

–         Snowboarding $88 (lift ticket, with board rental and meal)

–         Snowboarding $49 (lift ticket and meal, without board rental)

–         Additional Meal tickets available @ $6.00

 

The dates for this year are January 10, 2010, February 21, 2010 and March 7, 2010.  Advance registration is requested by the Thursday prior to each date and will allow you to avoid long lines at Winterplace.  Each family will need to make their own reservations by contacting the scout office.  Additional information will be posted on the council web site. 

 

BSA policy now requires the use of helmets for downhill skiing, snowboarding and the operation of snowmobiles. Winterplace Ski Resort will provide helmets free of charge.

 

Pinewood Derby

There will be plenty of opportunities to race your Pinewood Derby car:

–         The Pinewood Derby track will be set up for test runs at 7:30 pm on Jan. 12 and 19 at the Washington UM Church

–         The Blennerhassett District’s Pinewood Derby will be held on January 16th at Wayside United Methodist Church in Vienna.  This race is optional for Pack members.

–         The Pack 129 Pinewood Derby will be held in the Blennerhassett Elementary Gym on Jan. 22.

–         The Davis Anderson Memorial (Allohak Council) Pinewood Derby will be held at the Grand Central Mall on Feb. 5.  This race is optional for Pack members.  Details are posted on the council web site at http://www.allohak.org/.  Registration and payment of $4/Cub Scout is due to Lee Barnhouse at the Pack Meeting on Jan. 21.

 

The rules for building your Pinewood Derby car are posted on the council web site at http://www.allohak.org/pwd/2011damrules.pdf .  These rules will be strictly followed for the District and Council races.

 

Dues

Pack dues of $35 per boy are due before the end of January 2011.  The dues are for annual registration ($15), Boy's Life magazine ($12) and funding for pack awards/activities ($8).  Remember that dues can be deducted from the scout's pack account (based on pack fundraising activity participation).  Please try to pay Angela Stump no later than the Pack Meeting on Jan. 21.

 

 

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