Cubby Notes 2-21-23

CUBMASTER NOTES

The Matthews United Methodist Church is having a Pancake Supper tonight so we will unable to use the Commons Area. Families are encouraged to come early and enjoy some pancakes (be prepared – the line is usually long). The Scout Leadership will meet in the MUMC breezeway at 6:30pm to direct families on room assignments and where to go. Lions do not meet tonight.

Special Announcement for AOL Familes: 
During our regular den meeting tonight we will have a parent meeting with Troop 39. If your son is crossing over you should definitely make sure to have at least 1 parent present for this meeting. Boy Scouts, the Scoutmaster and their New Member Coordinator will meet with us and go over all things Troop 39 including the paperwork required to join. Paperwork has a 2/28 deadline so please make every effort to attend.

Important items in the newsletter this week:

• Pinewood Derby is this Saturday. Register your car in advance (See below). Set up is the night before for adults only, starting at 5:30 pm (Pizza provided). All other details below.
• Keep in mind: Recharter dues of $100 are coming up in March.

PINEWOOD DERBY 

The Pinewood Derby Race will take place this Saturday, February 25th.

Each car must pass a technical inspection before it may compete. Please pre-register you car by clicking on the link below: 

https://form.123formbuilder.com/6359734/2023-pinewood-derby-pre-registration

All cars need to pass inspection the morning of the race by 12pm. Cars that do not pass inspection will not be able to participate!

Please register by the end of Thursday Feb 23rd so we can import the data on Feb 24th and have it ready. Registration will also be open the morning of race day during inspection.

Race Day Schedule

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Inspection / Registration

• Cars will be checked for weight, length, width, clearance, BSA wheels and axles and adherence to Council rules.  This takes approximately 15 min.  But don’t wait until the last moment, if there is a problem you will need to fix it and then re-check in before 12:00 PM.
• If your car passes inspection, you can either hang out until race time or return later.
• Stickers will be applied to cars once they pass inspection.
• Cars will be impounded in a holding area until race time.

1:00 PM – Races Begin!

• From this point forward cars are handled only by the Pit Crew running the race.
• All results will be displayed to the crowd. Cheering is encouraged; however, good sportsmanship is mandatory!
• Lane assignments are rotated, and each car will race in all four lanes against the same opponents.
• The Scouts in each Rank will compete against one another for the fastest average time in 4 heats.
• Top two finishers per Rank will go on to the Finals.

RACE CATEGORIES

Rank Class – Scouts will first race against their Rank. The first and second place cars in each Rank are eligible to move on to the Finals. Winners from this Rank Class race will receive a trophy.

Open Class – A race open to siblings, relatives, den chiefs, and den leaders and will be held after the Rank Class races. Winners from this race will receive a trophy or ribbon. They do not move on to the finals.

Outlaw Class – a race open to ADULTS (not scouts) that will be held after the Rank Class races. Winners from this race will receive a trophy or ribbon. They do not move on to the Finals.

Volunteers Needed
Please use this signup genius link if you're available to help with Pinewood derby – We need help the day before the race to setup on 2/24 and then on race day: registration and/or clean up on 2/25. Pizza is provided for the 2/24 volunteers. 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F48A8AD2EA57-pinewood4

Car Construction Rules
Please keep the following rules in mind when working on your cars.
All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:

1. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
2. Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
3. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
4. Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit.
5. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
6. No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
7. The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
8. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
9. No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.

CAMP CARDS

Camp Cards are a great way for your scout to earn money to pay for trips, camps, and Recharter fees.  Pick up as many cards as you think you can sell. Each card is $10. Bring the proceeds to the Pack and your scout's Scoutbook account will get $5 for each card sold. The council gets the other $5. This is a no risk fundraiser; just return any cards that you do not sell. You can also sign up to sell online. There is a feature where people can purchase cards to donate to first responders. You must create an account to sell online: scoutingtracker.com.

Talk to your Committee Chair if you have questions and to pick up some cards.
 

RECHARTER DUES

Recharter is almost here! 

Recharter is when the Pack renews our membership as well as each of our scouts and leaders with the BSA for the 2023/24 year. Each scout who wishes to return next year pays $100 and we take care of registering your scout.

Recharter fees are due by the 3/14 Pack meeting without exception.**
If you choose not to recharter we cannot renew your scout and you will be subject to $165 new scout rate next year if you decide to return.

Once the money is paid to the BSA we cannot issue a refund if you change your mind as the money is already gone from our account.

This does not apply to current AOL scouts who will pay the Troop for next year. 

Please pay cash or check (payable to Pack 214). If you would like to use funds from you Scoutbook balance, please let the Committee Chairs know.

(**Financial assistance is available – please talk to your Committee Chair)

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

Webelos Adventure Camp

Current Bears and Web 1s are encouraged to sign up for Adventure Camp this summer. Pack 214 has selected the following session for our scouts. More information to follow.

Session 3:
Thursday, July 20th – Sunday, July 23rd

Cub Scout Day Camp
June 19 – 23rd. 

Keep these in your mind as you plan your summer. Email Mike Hillesheim with any questions: [email protected]