NO DEN/PACK MEETINGS ON TUESDAY, 2/11; LEADERS MEETING ONLY

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Hello Pack 934 Families,

Good evening! We will not have Den/Pack meetings on Tuesday, 2/11 as we are having our monthly leaders’ meeting.  We look forward to seeing your on Friday, 2/14 to drop off your Derby car and again on Saturday, 2/15 for the Derby Races!  If you’re not attending the Derby Races, we look forward to seeing you next Tuesday, 2/18 at our Den meetings.

  • Please stay with your Scout during the Den & Pack meetings as our Cub Scout meetings are conducted as a partnership.  Drop offs are not recommended.
  • If you are interested in being a Den Leader, please let me know and I’ll put you in contact with Paul Young & Chris Hull (copied on this email).
  • Follow us on Facebook (Cub Scout Pack 934) and www.pack934.org

Upcoming Event Details

 The “sign-up” table is available at  each den/pack meeting near the entrance. 

It’s Time to Recharter!!

    • Details:  This is the time to renew the annual membership fees for Cub Scouts.  This year’s fee is $72.00,  which includes Boys Life Magazine.
    • When:  Now until Deadline 2/28/20
    • Deadline:  Friday, Feb 28th
    • Who:  Scouts
    • Cost: $72
    • FYI:  We will start accepting membership payments at the sign-ups desk beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2020 through Friday February 28, 2020.  If you miss the payment deadline, not to worry, we will still accept your payment. However, you will need to complete a paper application after February 28th.
    • We are seeking adult volunteers to help with the organization/leading of your Den and Pack.  If you are interested,  please see the sign-up desk.  The Pack will pay membership fees for all adults who volunteer.
    • We look forward to seeing your child attend future Pack and Den Meetings!!!

Pinewood Derby  

  • Details:  Scouts will race cars and compete for fastest car and coolest car award! Winner goes on to district!!
  • When:  Saturday, 2/15 (see below for times specific to your den)
  • Deadline to drop off car/impound:  Friday, 2/14
  • Where:  Mt. Tabor UMC Family Life Center (Big Gym)
  • Who:  Scouts
  • Cost: Free
  • Food Information:  CASH ONLY! Coffee, juice and doughnuts will be available through the morning.  Hot dogs, chips and water will be available starting at 11:00 AM through the end of the derby.  Proceeds will support Will Young’s Eagle Scout Project.
  • Pinewood Derby is fast approaching and will take place this Saturday, 2/15!  If there is anyone who has not received their car kit, please contact Hope Pyrtle at 615.516.8922.
  • Weigh-in is on Friday, Feb 14th from 6 – 8 PM in the Family Life Center (big Gym).  If your scout will be racing, you don’t sign up, but you MUST bring their car for weigh-in during that time frame.  (You may just drop in with the car whenever is convenient for you within the 2 hour period.)  The cars will be impounded, so that no one touches them overnight and we will race Sat, Feb. 15th.  I will send the racing times for each den in the 2/9 weekly email.  For those who have never participated in Pinewood Derby, we race others in the same den, the top 3 racers win for their den.  (They will receive a pin for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.)  We end with a race for the Pack winners by racing the top 3 in every den.  (So if your scout is in the top 3, they will return to race in the Finals.)  Every den will also have a Coolest Car winner (voted on by each scout in their den).   The trophies for the Pack winners and the Coolest Car Plaques will be awarded during our Annual Blue and Gold Banquet.  Please use this link for the rules. http://www.pack934.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Pack-934-PWD-Rules.pdf  If anyone needs tools to borrow or has derby related questions, please contact Hope Pyrtle.
  • The races will begin with the National Anthem at 7:45 am.  All Scouts and Leaders should wear class A uniforms for this event.  Each race begins promptly at the time shown below.  Please arrive approximately 10-15 minutes early to ensure your scout is present at the start of his race.
    Boy and girl dens will be combined by rank for each race.
    07:45 AM Lion Cubs and Leaders should be ready for Anthem
    08:00 AM Lion Den Race
    08:30 AM Tiger Den Race
    09:30 AM Wolf Den Race
    10:15 AM Bear Den Race
    11:15 AM Webelos I Race
    12:00 PM Webelos II Race
    01:00 PM Championship Race (Top 3 from each den.)
    Fun Race, as soon as Pack Race completes

Annual Blue and Gold Banquet

  • Details:  This special event is a night to remember!!
    • The Webelos II will have their Arrow of Light Ceremony at 5:45 PM followed by the Bridging to Boy Scouts Ceremony at 6:30.  (Webelos I will be posting the colors for the events and assisting with serving dinner.) All other dens should arrive at 6:45 PM for dinner at 7.
    • We will have a Scout themed dessert decorating contest for any who would like to participate.
    • We will also hand out trophies and plaques for Pinewood Derby Pack winners and the Coolest Car from each den!
    • We’ll have special guests from the council.  It’s a time to celebrate and show our appreciation to those volunteers whom will be moving on and celebrate with the new Boy Scouts!!
    • RSVPs are at the sign-up table!  If you have any questions, please reach out to me.  If you have photos of the scouts to share, feel free to email them to me!!
  • When:   Friday, Feb 28th, 7pm
  • Deadline:  Tuesday, Feb 18th (with dinner choice)
  • Where:  Family Life Center (gym)
  • Who:  Scouts & Family
  • Cost: $8 per registered guest, $10 at the door; dinner options will be provided ASAP!

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Please know that we would like for every scout to be afforded the opportunity to participate in the activities of the pack, if you have financial hardships, please speak with Paul Young, Chris Hull or myself.  It will be kept strictly confidential.  If you can not find an opportunity to catch us alone during meetings, please feel free to call.  My number is always included on the emails.

Below are the upcoming Events & Key Dates for 2019-2020 Year

*Den/Pack Meetings will take place on Tuesdays at 7-8 pm at Mount Tabor UMC

*Bolded events:  Must sign up for these events

2/11:   No Scout’s Meeting/Leaders’ Meeting
2/13:  Council Roundtable

2/14:  Mandatory Derby Weigh In/Impound

2/15: Pinewood Derby Race
2/18: Den Meeting

2/25:  Pack Meeting
2/28: Bridging, Arrow Of Light  and Blue & Gold Banquet

3/1:  Council Family Ski Trip
3/3:  Den Meeting
3/10:  No Scout’s Meeting/Leaders’ Meeting
3/13: Kaleidium Sleepover
3/17:  Den Meeting
3/24:  Pack Meeting
3/31:  Den Meeting

4/7:  Den Meeting
4/14:  Spring Break
4/21:  6:30 Leaders’ Meeting

4/21:  Den Meeting
4/25:  Pack Hike
4/28:  Pack Meeting

5/5:  No Scout’s Meeting/Leaders’ Meeting
5/12:  Bear Carnival
5/19:  Rank Advancement
5/15-17:  Spring Family Camping

TBD Dash Game/Sleepover

6/2:  2020-2021 Planning Meeting
6/17-6/20:  Resident Camp

Kind Regards,

Eurikca Felipe Eustache

Pack 934 Secretary

704.968.0880