Pine Wood Derby

Pine Wood Derby cars will be available at the pack meeting on December 21st for $3.00.  The derby will be held on January 25th in place of our normal pack meeting.  Here are some official rules to get you started.

1. The car must have been made during the current year (the year in which the derby is held).
2. The width of the car shall not exceed 2-1/4 inches.
3. The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
4. The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
5. Axles, wheels, and body wood shall be as provided in the kit.
6. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
7. The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
8. Any details added must be within length, width, and weight limits.
9. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
10. No loose materials of any kind (such as lead shot) are allowed in the car.



Derby Kit



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SAVE THE DATE FOR CAMP

Mark it on your calendar so your Scout doesn't miss camp this summer.  Following are our camp dates.

• For scouts who are Tigers and Wolves this year - Friday, June 29th, Day Camp
• For scouts who are Bears and Webelos I this year - Friday, August 3rd, Overnight Camp

More information will be provided as camp gets closer but keep these dates in mind as you start to plan your summer vacations.

November Pack Meeting

The November pack meeting is Wednesday, 11/23/2011 at 6:30 pm.  There will be a uniform inspection prior to the meeting.  See you there!

E.D.I.T.H.

EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME

Have you done your homework? Exit drills in the home can help prepare your family for an emergency.  Most fires occur at night, when people are least prepared.  Home fires can become a disaster if you and your family are not familiar with how to escape an emergency.

Here are a few tips

• Prepare a fire escape plan
• Install and maintain smoke detectors
• Practice exit drills in the home regularly
• Examine your home for fire hazards and take steps to prevent a fire before it occurs

The link below provides additional information to help prepare your family's emergency plan.

E.D.I.T.H Brochure

October Core Value

The core value for the month of October is Responsibility.  According to the scouting program helps, this means

“Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves. Responsibility is fulfilling our duty to help others and take care of ourselves. It is behaving safely and appropriately without having to be told.”

One of the things you can do to emphasize this core value is to work on a belt loop or pin at home such as the  Good Manners Belt Loop.  The requirements are below as well as a link to a thank you note template for your scout.

Good Manners Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

1.   Make a poster that lists five good manners that you want to practice. Share your poster with your den or family.

2.   Introduce two people correctly and politely. Be sure that one of them is an adult.

3.   Write a thank-you note to someone who has given you something or done something nice for you.

Thank You Letter Template

Popcorn Fundraiser

Our annual popcorn sale is under way.  Did you know that 70% of your purchase will be returned to Pack 461 and our district to help fund camp and other fun activities?  You can also support Pack 461 and our military troops by making a military product donation of $35 or $55.

Here are a few tips.

 SELLING TIPS

• ALWAYS wear your uniform
• ALWAYS smile and introduce yourself
• ALWAYS tell your customers why you are selling popcorn
• KNOW the different kinds of popcorn you are selling
• ALWAYS say "Thank You"
• ALWAYS make a copy of your order form
• ALWAYS have a clean order form with a pen
• BE SURE to get customer email addresses to send them a "Thank You" email after the sale, reminding them they can re-order online.

 SAFETY TIPS

• NEVER enter anyone's home
• NEVER sell after dark unless you are with an adult
• DON'T carry large amounts of cash with you
• ALWAYS walk on the sidewalk and driveway
• ALWAYS sell with another scout or with an adult

All orders and payment are due to Bridget Ortiz by October 19th.  The pack has the following available for show and sell - Chocolatey Triple Delight, White Chocolate pretzels, caramel corn with nuts and butter, 18 pack of unbelievable butter and caremel corn.

With only one sale, your scout will earn the popcorn badge while helping out the pack.  If you have any questions, contact Bridget.  Thank you for your support.

September Pack Meeting

Our first pack meeting will be Wednesday, September 28th.  Bring your entire family for an hour of fun, cheering and excitement.  Please plan on arriving around 6:15 pm for your uniform inspection. If you are in uniform, you will receive a ticket for our pack meeting drawing. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.  Here are a few things to remember.

• If you need to sign off on your Bobcat Trail (new scouts) please meet with your den leader prior to the meeting.
• Don't forget we are still collecting canned food for St. Anne's Shelter.
• Don't forget your smile, positive attitude and enthusiasm.

Hope to see you there!



Our Cub Master