Pinewood Derby - Event Times

Good morning.
As you put the finishing touches on your car...

Friday night 1/24  7pm-9pm Check In

• Come any time between 7 & 9 to have your car inspected
• You will be able to make modifications to weight, etc prior to acceptance by the Pit Crew
• Once a car has been accepted into the Pit, it cannot be further modified without reinspection
• All cars must be accepted into the Pit by 9pm to be eligible for Saturday's race

Saturday morning 1/25 9:30-  Race Day

• Doors open at 9:30am
• Voting for favorite cars from 9:30-10:45
• First race at 10am

See you then...

Reminder: Adults & Leaders Meeting tonight (Mon 1/20) 8pm in Rm107

Hi,
A reminder that an open adult/leaders meeting will be held tonight in Westminster's Room 107 (by playground) at 8pm.  All are welcome as we finalize Derby, plan for Blue & Gold and future camping events.

Reminder: Pack Meeting tonight (Mon 1/13) 7pm @ Westminster

Hi.
Just a reminder that the Pack will gather tonight at Westminster at 7pm.

Have a good day.

Pinewood Derby - car workshop; Jan 11 12-3pm

Hi,
For those new to the Derby experience, Mr John Pikras has once again graciously offered to assist in the "cutting of the cars" workshop.  He will be available on Sat.Jan 11 from 12pm-3pm in the garage at 408 Clair Drive.  All are welcome to stop by during that time for assistance at this workshop.

The race - just 18 days away (Jan25)!  Have you already started, or will you wait until a few days before and have the paint drying as you deliver the car on Friday?

Coming to a mailbox near you...popcorn gift cards!

Hi.
The Council has let us know that the popcorn recognition gift cards are coming to a mailbox near you...they are being mailed to each individual scout's house and should arrive in the next few days.  Keep an eye out!

As a reminder, previous Pack news are available on cubscouts661.blogspot.org - info on Pinewood Derby and Winter Weekends at Heritage are still current.

Enjoy the season.

Racefans! HotRodders!

Everyone should have a Pinewood Derby kit by now.  If you don't, please contact your Den Leader.

For anyone looking to work on your car over the upcoming break, here is the check-in form that will be used when your car is turned in on Friday night (Jan 24).

Also included is the list of categories for the Design Awards.  Voting is done by the entire pack while the race is taking place on Saturday (Jan 25).

Don't forget- a Car Clinic will be held in January for anyone who needs some tips!

Reminder: Pack Meeting on Monday 12/9 & Winter Weekends at Heritage

Hi.
A reminder that the Pack will gather on Monday 12/9 at 7pm in Fellowship Hall at Westminster.

All scouts will receive their pinewood derby kits!

The track will be set up (no timers or formal races - just for fun).

All returning scouts are encouraged to bring their prior cars to have some fun running them on the track - and to show the new Cubs your cool ideas of recent years!
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