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District Pinewood Derby at Washington Mall

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Okay, we have details!  All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each den level (Tiger, Wolf,etc) are eligible.  Here are the race times:

  • Tiger Weigh In 9:45-10:30 am
    • Tiger Race 10:30-12:00 pm
  • Wolf Weigh In 11:00-11:45 am
    • Wolf Race 12:00-1:30 pm
  • Bear Weigh In 12:30-1:15 pm
    • Bear Race 1:30-3:00 pm
  • Webelos I Weigh In 2:00-2:45 pm
    • Webelos I Race 3:00-4:30 pm
  • Webelos II Weigh In 3:30-4:15 pm
    • Webelos II Race 4:30-6:00 pm
  • Pinewood Derby -Overall Race 6:00-6:30 pm

If you want to attend you MUST sign up with the Cubmaster by the end of the den meetings THIS WEDNESDAY.  The cost will be $5 per scout.  

Please review this link to the Mingo Trails District Pinewood Derby Rules.  There are some differences from ours!  For example, these 3 rules will affect at least some of our racers:

  • The overall height of the car shall not exceed 3”
  • Electronic or lighting devices are not allowed.
  • A front center notch… is not permitted

 

Frontier District Derby Cancelled

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We received this communication from the Frontier District:

Due to conflicts with staffing, venue constraints, and equipment that we will not be able to hold our Annual Pinewood Derby as previously advertised.

We are encouraging you, however, to sign up for the District Derby and Mall Show that is happening at the Washington Mall.  Mingo Trails District has graciously opened up their event to your Cub Scouts to allow them to race and compete for trophies. Additionally, we will be posting all the winning times for any of your Scouts that choose to sign up there. Below we have provided registration details and location information for your review.

The following links were provided.  I was unable to find details about TIMES for races, or any other race details.  Sorry gang!

Mingo Trails Mall Show/Pinewood Derby Even Registration: http://lhc-bsa.doubleknot.com/event/1618149

Location: 1500 West Chestnut St, Washington, PA 15301, US

Blue & Gold Cake Contest

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As a reminder, the Blue and Gold Banquet is this Sunday, March 1st, 3:00 PM at the Fairview Firehall.  Reservations are due by Feb. 15th!  Signup now by printing this flyer.Cake contest

At the Banquet, all boys are invited to participate in the Cake Contest:

Each Scout and an adult partner are challenged to bake and decorate a Scout-themed cake.  Some examples are camping, achievements,  activities, or good deeds..  There will be ribbons for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.  The entire cake, including decorations, must be edible. No paper, toothpicks etc.  Only the thing it sits on doesn’t have to be edible.  After the competition the cakes will be served for dessert, so we would like as many participants as possible!   Judging will be done by our visiting Scoutmasters.

2015 Pinewood Derby Results

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The results are in, and the Pack 843 Pinewood Derby 2015 was a success!  Congratulations to our top racers and trophy winners Bradyn, Gunnar, And Ty!

Race Winners

To see the winners at each den level and standings from the final race, go to this Race Results Page.  We commend all the scouts for having great cars, running a great race, and showing great sportsmanship.

Pinewood Derby Saturday Jan 24th

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Pinewood DerbyIt’s the greatest time of the year, time for the Pack 843 Pinewood Derby!  The race will be held on January 24th at the Zion Lutheran Church.  Here are the race times by den level.  Note that Webelos I and II are now combined at 1:00!

  • 9:00 AM        Tigers (First Grade)
  • 10:00 AM        Wolves (Second Grade)
  • 12:00 Noon     Bears (Third Grade)
  • 1:00 PM          Webelos I and II
  • 2:30 PM          Winner Race

The Top 3 winners of each Den level will race at 2:30 PM to determine the top 3 racers in the Pack.

2015 Blue and Gold Banquet

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First a reminder — the next den meetings are this Wednesday, Jan. 7th at the Elementary School (or at an offsite location if you den has made plans).

The Pack 843 Blue and Gold Banquet is coming up on March 1st, 3PM at the Fairview VFD banquet hall.  All Pack 843 Cub Scouts and their immediate families are invited to attend this annual buffet dinner, our yearly celebration of Cub Scouting!  We will be recognizing the achievements and advancements within the Pack, as well as celebrating the Webelos II scouts crossing over into Boy Scouting.  We will also hold our traditional CAKE CONTEST — details to follow!

The cost for this dinner is $11 for adults, and $7 for Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts.  Reservations must be made before Feb. 15th.  Please print out the Blue and Gold Banquet flyer, and mail it (or bring it to a meeting) with your payment.

Christmas Caroling This Wednesday

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The pack is scheduled to sing Christmas Carols at Washington Commons on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.  We should be done by 8:00 p.m.

The songs we will be singing are available in this pdf.  Please print these out and have your boys practice prior to Wednesday so that they are familiar with the songs.  Parents are encouraged to sing with us as well.

We will bring about 30 booklets of the songs with us next week.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me at mark@gubinskylaw.com

Pinewood Derby Rules

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Pinewood DerbyThe official Pack rules for the 2015 Pinewood Derby have now been posted. The Derby will be held on Saturday, January 24th.  Please follow these links to

the Official Pack 843 Pinewood Derby Rules (doc) or

the Official Pack 843 Pinewood Derby Rules (pdf)

Just like last year, you are required to use official BSA wheels and the supplied axle nails.  You car cannot exceed 5 ounces, or the dimensions posted in the rules.

Weigh-in for the cars will be held on Saturday, January 17th from 10 AM to Noon.  All cars MUST BE AT THE WEIGH-IN in order to race!  If you are not available at that date and time, please make arrangements with another scout to bring your car to the weigh in.

Holiday Party Dec. 12th

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All scouts and their families are invited to join us for the Pack 843 Holiday Party on Friday, December 12th.  snow_globeThe party will begin at 7:00 PM at the Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department hall.  A main course and drinks will be provided, and all families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.  Activities include our monthly pack meeting and advancements, holiday crafts, and a holiday movie.

If you can attend, please register on the sign-up page.

This will also be the last chance to pay your dues before our yearly rechartering.

Den Meeting Wednesday

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The next den meetings will be on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Elementary School.

Dues for the new year need to paid now!

  • If you haven’t paid your dues for the new year, please remember to stop by the front desk and get those paid.
  • If your dues are already paid but you haven’t received your Pinewood Derby car kit yet, then your Den Leader should have them.
  • If you need to pay dues and won’t be there on Wednesday, please let us know!  Rechartering will be happening soon, and scouts without their dues paid will not be included in the new charter.  Reply to this message, or send an email to cubmaster (at) pack843.org.