2/26 Webelos/Boy Scout swim program - canceled tonight

Hi.
Due to a heater problem at the Bethel Park swimming pool, the BoyScout/Webelos swim program has been canceled for tonight, 2/26/2012.

Reminder: Adult Planning Meeting tonight 2/20 8pm

Hi,
A reminder that the adult planning meeting will be in the Family Room of Westminster (Room 107) at 8pm tonight...

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!

So, is the paint dry yet?
Wheels on?
Game face ready?

It's race time.

Friday, 2/17/2012
Anytime between 7pm and 9pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
Car weigh-in
All cars must be validated and accepted by the race officials on Friday night to be eligible to win on Saturday.
All cars will stay in "the pit" Friday night.

Saturday, 2/18/2012
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
9am - doors open
9:30am - (approximate) race start time
Race Day!

Let's all have some fun.

It's race time.

Pack Meeting, Monday 2/13 (in readable format!)

Hi,
Let's try this again...

From Cubmaster Rick:

Pack Meeting
Monday, February 13th!
7pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall

Pinewood Derby Stuff!
Blue & Gold!


*Also, den leaders should have received a list of dues owed. We'll have a payment table at the meeting as well.

{Reminder; Derby workshop on Sat. 2/11; Check out cubscouts661.blogspot.com for info}

Pack Meeting, Monday 2/13

From Cubmaster Rick...

Pack Meeting
Monday February 13!!!
7pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall

Pinewood Derby Stuff!

Blue and Gold!

*Also, den leaders should have received a list of dues owed. We'll have a payment table at the meeting as well.


{Reminder; Derby workshop on Sat. 2/11; Check out cubscouts661.blogspot.com for info}

Pinewood Derby Workshop! Saturday Feb. 11 2-4pm

Hi.
Need help cutting your derby car?

The Pikras workshop will be open on Saturday 2/11!
408 Clair Drive
2pm-4pm
No need to RSVP - just come on over...

Scout Sunday; February 5

A message from Cubmaster Rick...

This Sunday, February 5, is Scout Sunday. It would be great to have a strong presence there. The Boy Scouts will be coming mostly to the later service (11:00 AM). We would like to have Cubs present at the first service - it begins at 8:30 (it's not that early - you're in school by then on Monday!). If you can come, please try to be there by about 8:10 in the front entry. We will be passing out bulletins, greeting people, and taking the collection plates. If you already attend WPC, this should be relatively easy for you to take part in, and for anyone who can, it will be immensely appreciated, both by the Pack and the church.

If you can, please send me a note at cubman661@gmail.com to let me know that you will be participating.

Pinewood Derby Information; Design Categories, adjusted Rules 'n 'at

Hi,
{If you don't have your Pinewood Derby kit, please contact your den leader}.

Again this year, scouts, siblings, friends and family will vote on Race Day for their favorite car(s).
Here are the categories in the design competition for this year:

• Most patriotic
• Most scout related
• Most creative
• Most humorous
• Best paint job
• Most realistic
• Overall design
  

Also, the regulation regarding the wheels has been updated. You may choose to buy after-market BSA wheels if you choose not to use the black ones included in the kit...

{The following supersedes the posting of January 18; Rules 'n 'at}
{Item #6, wheels required to be BSA, has been updated}

Here are the official race rules:

Below are the basic rules we abide by.
The Pinewood Derby Committee’s decisions will be final.

All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.
You may not use cars from previous years

Following are the inspection points
1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
4. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
5. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body. Overall height may not exceed 6”.
6. The wheels must be official BSA wheels. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.
7. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated, but you must use powdered graphite/silicon. NO OIL
8. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
9. The car must not ride on any type of springs.
10. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
11. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
12. Due to the large size of the pack and in the interest of keeping a smooth operation on Race Day, February 18th, the official weigh in will be Friday, February 17th between 7 and 9 PM, The cars will be secured in the Pit overnight and will be ready to race when the Pack assembles on Race Day.

Pinewood Derby Information; Design Categories, adjusted Rules 'n 'at

Hi,
{If you don't have your Pinewood Derby kit, please contact your den leader}.

Again this year, scouts, siblings, friends and family will vote on Race Day for their favorite car(s).
Here are the categories in the design competition for this year:

• Most patriotic
• Most scout related
• Most creative
• Most humorous
• Best paint job
• Most realistic
• Overall design
  

Also, the regulation regarding the wheels has been updated. You may choose to buy after-market BSA wheels if you choose not to use the black ones included in the kit...

{The following supersedes the posting of January 18; Rules 'n 'at}
{Item #6, wheels required to be BSA, has been updated}

Here are the official race rules:

Below are the basic rules we abide by.
The Pinewood Derby Committee’s decisions will be final.

All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.
You may not use cars from previous years

Following are the inspection points

1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.

2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.

3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.

4. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.

5. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body. Overall height may not exceed 6”.

6. The wheels must be official BSA Pinewood Derby wheels. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.

7. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated, but you must use powdered graphite/silicon. NO OIL

8. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.

9. The car must not ride on any type of springs.

10. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.

11. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.

12. Due to the large size of the pack and in the interest of keeping a smooth operation on Race Day, February 18th, the official weigh in will be Friday, February 17th between 7 and 9 PM, The cars will be secured in the Pit overnight and will be ready to race when the Pack assembles on Race Day.