Cubby Notes 2-7-23

CUBMASTER NOTES

Tonight we have a Den Meetings inside the MUMC Commons at 6:30 pm. Lions will meet tonight.

Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday for Scouting for Food!

Important items in the newsletter this week:

• February 14th Pack Meeting is our Blue & Gold celebration. Each year we celebrate scouting with a 9 x 9 cake baking contest. The theme  for cakes this year is "Celebrating Your Rank". A tiger scout, for example, would make a Tiger rank themed cake. There will be a variety of awards given for your efforts. Much like pinewood derby, scouts should make the cake, not the parents!! Please see below for more information on Blue & Gold.
• Also, we need volunteers for the Pinewood Derby Race Day on February 25th.
• Sign up for the Super Trip if you haven't already done so. Spots are filling up.
• Recharter dues are coming up in March. See below for details

SUPER TRIP 2023

Our Super Trip this year will be at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC and will take place on March 10th – 11th. This will be an overnight trip starting at 6pm on Friday, March 10th and then participants will have access to the zoo and garden the next day.

Our pack will be sleeping inside in the Colonial Life Discovery Center and the zoo will provide meals and activities.

The trip can only accommodate 80 participants so sign up early. The only way to ensure your slot is if you make the $75 payment after you sign up (see Sign Up Genius below).

Please read the description in the Sign Up Genius and ask questions before signing up. The fee is $75 per participant and refunds are not possible. The DEADLINE to sign up is February 14th.  To sign up, click HERE!

Blue & Gold 9×9 Cake

We will be celebrating Scouting Anniversary Week in February with a "birthday party" called the Blue and Gold during February 14th Pack Meeting.  Scouts are encouraged to make a 9 x 9 cake, decorate it, and bring it in for the Pack to enjoy! There will be prizes (see RULES below)!

Since the cakes will be shared with everyone PLEASE keep in mind that we do have a tree nut allergy in our pack and ask that none of the cakes or cake ingredients contain tree nuts.

Rules:
 1) Theme = Decorate for your Rank/Den!
 2) Edible! That means everything except the tray it sits on. Whatever you build or use to decorate must be edible. Examples: Toothpicks NOT edible, pretzel sticks ARE edible. Matchbox cars and Legos are NOT edible, candy and chocolate ARE edible.
 3) Scout Made!  An adult may help with the oven, appliances, sharp knives, etc. as needed. However, please allow the Scout to do as much as possible.
 4) No Fridge/Freezer items! The cakes will have to sit out at the Pack meeting for a while. Do NOT make the cake out of ice cream or other melting foods unless you are bringing a mop or a case of paper towels and plan to clean up the puddle.
 5) Mixes or homemade! Go ahead, rely on the box if needed. But, NO STORE BOUGHT CAKES! Mixing is the plan!
 6) Scouts clean up the kitchen! All scouts are old enough to load a dishwasher or wash items by hand. Just bring a stool or chair to the sink if needed. Wipe down those counters, too.
 7) Bring it on a disposable tray like foil wrapped cardboard to aide in cleanup or you may be there a while and/or have to take leftovers home.  Although this last is not a requirement, it is highly recommended.
 

PINEWOOD DERBY 

The Pinewood Derby race is coming up on February 25. Each scout gets a derby car kit and additional kits can be purchased for family members for $5 each.

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.

INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION

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

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 on race day.

Please arrive between 10:00 am and 12:00pm the day of the race to get your car inspected and registered.  

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.

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're 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.

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]

REGISTRATION
INFORMATION

All paperwork and dues are now due – Please see Committee Chair with questions and payments.

Please make checks payable to Cub Scouts Pack 214. 

New Scouts: 
Please fill out an application (click image). Medical forms are required – see below. Dues are $165. Kindergarten age (Lion Den) pay only $75.

Returning Scouts Registration: 
Please fill out Returning Family form for ALL returning scout families (copies available at the meeting) and pay the $40 dues.

Medical Forms REQUIRED – Click Below

Set up your Scout Account in Scoutbook – Click Below

Youth Protection Training REQUIRED  for all adult volunteers- Click Below

Or you can find everything on our website HERE!