2010 Pinewood Derby Wrapup
Hi families of Pack 1776!
We hope you all had fun at today’s Pinewood derby festivities.
Lots of Thank You’s to all the volunteer parents:
PWD chairman- Joe M
PWD chairman- Russ D
PWD chairman- Harry B
2010 PWD announcer- Steve B
Food booth organizers- Jen R, Cathy V, Lisa C, Kim D, and Robert R
And all the volunteer parents who helped with the race setup & handling!
Last but not least, I’d like to thank Macey Z, who donated his time & efforts to make the super cool PWD Driver’s license.
Everyone’s time, energy, dedication and support for the pack are much appreciated! We are a volunteer organization & all the volunteers make this possible.
Again congratulations to the speed winners:
First- Alexander B
Second- Jacob L
Third- Brandon B
Also congratulations to the artistic winners:
Spirit of Scouting: JT F (Zamboni)
Most Realistic: Tie between Brian L (Wii) and AJ L (Speedy McQueen)
Most Similar to a Race Car: Kai P (Formula One Car)
Most Fun Car: Raghau M (Yoshi)
One of the fun things about a big group is not only sharing pictures, but sharing memories! If you took any pictures or videos from the event, please upload them to our Pack photo site (details here).
Cubmaster PWD notes:
When I take a moment to contemplate all the Pinewood derby cars, I realize that an awful lot of painstaking work went into each one. There is much creativity and ingenuity represented. I don't know, but I imagine that each car was designed to be the fastest. Of course, there was only one winning CAR, but I contend to say that all of the CUBS were winners. This is why we choose to give a trophy to all the participants.
Building the car helped bring dad and son closer together. Mom was proud of her son whether she gave him a hug of congratulations or comfort. The boys gained a better knowledge of competition; how to win, how to lose, how to be happy for a friend. The leaders, in the pride they felt knowing that each of their boys had done their best.
Yes, there are only winners!
Thank you all for helping to make the pack go and the Cub Scouts grow! Most of all, I hope all the families had fun with your scouts! Activities like this will make memories of a lifetime!
Congratulations to all of us winners!
Cubmaster Ed
Adventure Base 100 at Sacramento
Did you enjoy Adventure Base 100 at Sacramento this past weekend? Want a recap? Here you go ...
To learn more about AB100, go to their website. You can also subscribe to their cool videos on the BSA 100th years channel.
Amazing Pinewood Derby Cars
Looking for ideas for your pinewood derby car? Check out these amazing pinewood derby cars created by Boys' Life magazine readers. Get more, plus tips to make your car super-fast, at www.boyslife.org/pinewood.
Adventure Base 100 – Volunteers Needed!
Date: Thursday, January 21-24, 2010
Location: Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
In celebration of the organization’s 100th anniversary, the National BSA is bringing a truly unique and interactive experience to our area, the Adventure Base 100.
Created specifically for the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, Adventure Base 100 is traveling the country to rally people of all ages to take part in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.”
Adventure Base 100 is a unique, interactive 10,000-square-foot campus featuring immersive and exciting Scout-related experiences to provide a hands-on view of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100 year history and the difference Scouting has made in the lives of millions of youth.
Starting in January at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, Calif., and ending in November in New York City, Adventure Base 100 will be rolling into more than 40 markets across the country. It will be in Sacramento from Thursday, January 21 to Sunday, January 24th. This is a joint effort with all the Bay Area Councils. Adventure Base 100 will be located at the Cal Expo.
We Need Volunteers!
The Mt. Diablo Silverado Council needs to provide volunteers to help provide manpower. This is the same weekend as the Council’s LEAD Training so it will be really helpful for volunteers who are not attending the training to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering at the Adventure Base, please look at these job descriptions and then fill out this form and submit it to Dave Ishikawa as soon as possible. The MDSC contact is Valerie Ridgers 925-674-6155 or email.
PWD Car Kits & Upcoming Pack Events
Pack 1776 Families-
We hope you all enjoyed the Down & Derby Movie night & the tour of the Blackhawk Auto Museum at last week’s Pack meeting. It is truly one of the finest auto museums in the world. Hopefully it got all the scouts revved up for the upcoming Pinewood derby race!
For those of you who missed the last two Pack meetings, we passed out Pinewood Derby Kits to all the scouts. If you missed the meetings & want a kit for your Scout (free) or Sibling ($5/kit), send me an email & we'll arrange for your scout to get a PWD kit.
The PWD race is Sunday January 31.
Other upcoming events include:
- Friday Jan 15- Scout night with the Warriors
- Th-Sat Jan 21-23- Adventure Base 100 Tour - Sacramento
- Saturday Jan 23- L.E.A.D. training
- Saturday Jan 30- PWD weigh-in & impound
- Saturday Feb 13- Scout Day w/ Cal Bear Basketball
- Friday Feb 19- Blue & Gold Banquet Pack Meeting
Until then, the Pack 1776 leadership team wish all of you & your families are having a wonderful New Year!
Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed
Pinewood Derby Driver’s License Photos
Actual license may look different
The photos taken at Blackhawk Museum is now available on the Pack Photo Site. These photos will be inserted into a Pinewood Derby Driver's License template I made. I'll get these printed, laminated and to the pack on Derby Day.
Please check that the name spellings and den assignments are correct. There are 4 photos that I do not have the scout's name or den. Any help in identifying these boys would be appreciated.
Any scouts that missed their photo on the 10th can take their picture at weigh-ins on the 30th. It will be during the first 30 minutes of the scheduled weigh-in time.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Macey Z
Den 6
Adventure Base 100 Visits San Diego
Learn about the harrowing experience the Silverwood family faced that put an Eagle Scout's first aid training to the test. And, see how the Adventure Base 100 campus is getting kids excited about joining Scouting!
Looks pretty cool, doesn't it? And YOU CAN BE PART OF IT! Stay tuned.
Adventure Base 100: First Stop Pasadena
Adventure Base 100 starts its nationwide tour in Pasadena, Calif. in conjunction with the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade. Learn how Scouts Alex Krebs and Trevor Osaki are taking part in the big day and leaving a long-lasting impact by stewarding the environment in their communities.
Did the video leave you wanting for more?? Don't miss the photo album, and check out the Adventure Base 100 website for more information.
Adventure Base 100
The BSA 100th Anniversary tour will travel the country to rally people of all ages to join the BSA in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.” Through interactive experiences, demonstrations, activities, and more, visitors will have an exciting and inspiring view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America.
Adventure Base 100 will enable the Boy Scouts of America to directly connect with millions of families across the country and invite them to join us in celebrating the adventure, and continuing our journey. The18-wheeler will travel from coast to coast, telling the story of Scouting at each stop. After passing through the dramatic entrance with its rustic archway, visitors to AB100 will be greeted by a sprawling campus of BSA-branded structures and activities:
- Traveling Lodge. This double-wide tractor’ trailer provides more than 1,000 square feet of immersive, multi-sensory Scout-related experiences.
- Go Dome. This multi-sensory, surround-sound, surround-vision immersion dome transports visitors to environments that epitomize the Scouting experience.
- Thrill Wall. Visitors will scale new heights on the outdoor rock climbing wall.
- Information/Recruitment Tent. This prominently placed opportunity will encourage non-Scouts to join Scouting and recruit adults to become BSA volunteers.
- Sponsor Tent(s). Key 100th Anniversary sponsors will be able to promote their partnership with the BSA and showcase products or social responsibility efforts (within defined parameters).
- BSA Store Tent. Visitors can purchase 100th Anniversary memorabilia and patches.
AB100 will make stops in 30 to 50 of the nation’s largest markets. Stops will coordinate with major cultural, community, or Scouting events that already draw large crowds. From the tour’s beginning at the Tournament of Roses festivities in January 2010 to the nation’s capitol in time for the National Jamboree, AB100 promises a fully interactive experience for millions. A tour stop is tentatively scheduled in Central Florida, in Daytona Beach, to coincide with the Daytona 500. The complete tour schedule can be found HERE.
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- Feb 13 (Sat): Scout Day with Cal Basketball
Feb 19 (Fri): Last day to enter Blackhawk 500 patch design contest
Feb 19 (Fri): Blue & Gold Banquet Pack Meeting
Feb 19 (Fri): Mt.Diablo Silverado Council Boy Scouts of America Annual Recognition Dinner
Feb 21 (Sun): Pack Hike
Feb 26 (Fri): Family Fun Bingo Night
Mar 4 (Thu): Pack Committee Meeting
Mar 6 (Sat): BALOO Training
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