Great Job Racers!!

Congratulations on a job well done!!  All the racers at last night's pinewood derby did a great job building cars and cheering on friends!  We had some great sportsmanship and some great fun!  If anyone has pictures they'd like to share, send them to ALL4980@charter.net and we'll post them.

 

We would like to thank everyone who helped set up, clean up, and plan our event.  Super special thanks go out to Roland Sickenberger and Karen Nicholas for donating their popcorn machine and supplies.  We were able to raise $128 for summer camp!!  THANK YOU!!!

 

A reminder that the pack campership deadline is coming up on April 3rd.  If you'd like to send your son to camp but the camp fee might be a financial burden, please feel free to apply for a campership thru the pack.  If you need more information, contact Amy at the email address above.  All camp registration forms and payments are due by Friday, April 18th. 

Gentlemen...start your engines!!

Who out there has completed their pinewood derby car???  Who out there has started their pinewood derby car???  Many of us are guilty of still having the kit sealed in the box, but our event is coming up FAST!!  Pinewood cars take a lot more designing and take a lot more time to cut out, sand, paint and perfect.  It is strongly recommended that cars get started soon!!

Our pinewood derby is being held on:

Saturday, March 22

3:30-6:00pm

WBES Cafeteria

R E M E M B E R

All cars should be checked in the previous night, March 21st sometime between 6 and 7:30pm in the science lab.  (Across the hall from the caf) Once cars have been checked in on Friday, we will "garage" them overnight so they don't get broken and they'll be ready to go on Saturday.  If you absolutely cannot make it on Friday, plan on arriving at 3pm on Saturday to go through the check in process.  ALL CARS MUST MEET THE PACK 118 DERBY REQUIREMENTS in order to receive trophies.  Requirements can be found to the right on our pinewood derby page.  (The only exception to this is our Arrow of Light Den who will be allowed to "jack up" their cars this year) 

We will be selling refreshments during the derby to help raise some extra money for our campership program and we'll have the den jars out for our penny wars!!  

Please keep in mind that this is a race for the boys and a chance for them to be creative and build something they can be proud of.  How much pride is there when a boy races a car that was bought off of eBay?  How much pride is there when a boy races a car he watched an adult build?  We will have an adult race as well as a sibling race for those of you who just can't stand to be onlookers!  If you need a car, please contact Ryan at evannpd@charter.net

Thank you!!

A belated thank you to everyone who attended our Blue and Gold Banquet!!  This was one of our best turnouts in a long time and we appreciate everyone coming out.  The food was delicious!!  Congratulations to all the boys on the advancements that they earned!!  It's obvious that everyone has been working hard!

Every boy by now should have received his pinewood derby car.  If he has not, please let his den leader know as he/she should have one reserved for him.  Every boy should also have an official Pack 118 T-shirt.  Again, if not, please see his den leader. 

Our pinewood derby will be taking place on Saturday, March 22.  We will have car check in night the Friday before.  Please remember that all cars MUST meet the official derby rules that can be found by clicking here.  This is also the link that can be found to the right.  If you have any questions or concerns or your kit is missing parts, please contact Ryan LaRoche at evannpd@charter.net 

 

Remember that the pinewood derby is a great way to spend time with your son, but building his car for him teaches him nothing.  Please work WITH your son to HELP him build his car.  You will both find it much more rewarding!  For those parents (and siblings!) that just can't stand by and watch, we will have an adult race as well as a sibling race.  Car kits can be purchased from Ryan for $5.  Please email him if you'd like a kit.  All cars entered in either of those races must also meet the official rules of the race. 

 

Each den will have trophies awarded: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.  We will have a trophy for the fastest adult, one for the fastest sibling/child (non-scout) and one for the crowd favorite scout car.  If your son has a hard time not winning, please prep him ahead of time so maybe the tears can be limited on race day.  Every racer will receive a pinewood derby medal and certificate. 

 

New this year, our Arrow of Light Den 3 will be "jacking up" cars!  Be sure to check them out!!

Blue and Gold Banquet Food List

Blue and Gold Banquet

Saturday, February 8, 2014
5-8pm
Quaboag High School

With our Blue and Gold banquet only a couple weeks away, we are still waiting to get RSVPs from most of the families in the pack.  If you haven't already emailed Ryan or Amy your headcount and potluck dish, please do so as soon as you can so we can plan for supplies.  Below you will find a list of what families have already RSVP'd and what dishes they are bringing. Please email Ryan to RSVP at evannpd@charter.net

The Swallow Family                        Chili

The LaRoche Family                        Taco Salad

The Pease Family                            Chicken and rice casserole

The Osborne Family                        Sweet & Sour Kielbasa

The Brown Family                           Potatoes Au Gratin

The Bousquet Family                       American Chop suey

Daniel Mazzarese                            Corn Bread

Kristofer McDaniel                         Fruit platter

Dominick Chaplin                            chop Suey

Cameron Juaridez                           pork shoulder & rice

Kyle Magnan                                  spaghetti & meatballs

The Para Family                              macaroni and cheese

The Churchill Family                        turkey and potatoes

The Czaja Family                            garden salad

The Gravel Family                           ???

The Gray Family                             ???
Adrik Matys                                   BBQ Lil Smokies
The Tracy Family                            ???
The Allen Family                             Meatballs
The Nason Family                           ???
The Moran Family                          Chicken Pot Pie

Raingutter Regatta

Just a reminder that our Raingutter Regatta race will be our January pack event.  This is being held next Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30 in the WBES cafeteria.  Every boy should have received a boat kit by now.  If you still haven't received one, please email Ryan at evannpd@charter.net so one can be given to you ASAP.  Please construct the boats according to the directions in the box.  

Don't forget that our Blue and Gold Banquet is coming up on February 8th.  It will be a potluck meal so we would like everyone to RSVP with how many people will be attending with your family and what dish you will be bringing (no desserts please).  Will will have a list if you'd like to rsvp there, you can email Ryan at the above address, or you can comment on this post by clicking on the "comment" button below.  In the next week or so we will post the dish list here so everyone can see what dishes are being made.  

Tuesday also kick starts our penny wars and can drive to help raise money for camp.  We will also be accepting Sharks ticket order forms (remember the deadline for that is Feb 8) and payment.  

Mill Town District Cub Olympics

As promised in the January Courier, here's the information regarding the district event for the winter.  If you are interested in signing up, you must do so before or at the Raingutter Regatta next Tuesday, January 14th.  

The event is being called the Mill Town Cub Olympics and it is taking place on Saturday, February 1st at Treasure Valley Scout Reservation in Rutland.  The event takes place from 9am until 2pm on the West (day camp) side of the valley.  Lunch will be served and every participant will receive a patch.  The cost to attend is $9 for kids and $7 for adults.  The day will consist of boys going around to different activities including games, scout skills, and other projects.  Please dress appropriately for the weather since it will be outside. 

If you want to see the ad on the Mohegan Council website, here's the link: http://mohegancouncilbsa.doubleknot.com/events-activities/52119  The pack needs to register as a pack and not individuals, so we need all registration fees by January 14th (the Raingutter pack event) so we can turn them in on time.  You can pay with either cash or checks made payable to "Mohegan Council".  If you want to attend, please email Ryan at evannpd@charter.net and let him know how many people will be attending.  No one will be officially registered for this event until the fees are paid.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Pack 118 would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2014!

Thank you all for attending our Christmas pack event this past Thursday.  We appreciate everyone's patience with the switching of the date.  A HUGE thank you to Santa for rearranging his very busy schedule for us as well!!  

During all the hustle and bustle that was the pack meeting, we felt that the boys didn't get the proper recognition for all their hard work.  Please read below for the list of the boys who have earned their bobcat badges.  

Tigers

Jack A

Travis L

Issac G

James S

Richard T

Erik G

Kristofer M

Wolves

Morgen S

Jacob S

Matthew C

Matthew C

Bears

Dominick C

Isaac G

Webelos

Hunter S

Congratulations to not only our bobcat recipients, but to all of our boys on the hard work they've completed so far this scouting year.  

Boys received their Raingutter Regatta boat kits at this meeting.  If you did not attend the meeting, you will receive your boat (and your new neckerchief!) at your next den meeting.  The raingutter regatta pack meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 14 at our usual time, so don't wait too long to make the boats.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ryan at evannpd@charter.net