January Pack News
Howdy Pack 73,
I hope you enjoyed your holidays and are ready for some Cub Scout FUN!
PINEWOOD DERBY WORKSHOP: 1/14 9am-3pm
Scouts BSA Troop 78 will be hosting a PWD Workshop this Saturday from 9-3. Visit www.TR78.org or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b48aca72da7f94-troop#/ for more information. Troop 78 is at 15 Mill St in Malvern.
BEAR CARNIVAL (Pack Meeting): 1/19 7-8pm
Our very own Bear Den has a fun carnival planned for our Pack Meeting this month, you don’t want to miss that! The Pack Meeting will be at Schuylkill Elementary Cafeteria from 7-8.
PINEWOOD DERBY BUILD NIGHT: 1/26 7-8pm
In case you missed the 1/14 workshop, come out to Schuylkill Cafeteria to work on the basic woodworking for your Cubs PWD creation. Any parents who have some power tools to share, please let me (Cubmaster Vinnie) know and bring them to the build night. We are looking for power sanders, jig saws (scroll saws), etc and any hand tools that the cubs can use like sanding blocks, files and coping saws.
2023 DIAMOND ROCK DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY RULES
Pack 73 is adopting the Diamond Rock District rules this year for its derby so that the top car in each den can then race in the district race in March.
All cars should pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:
1. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
2. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
3. The Official Scale will not be questioned!
4. Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. Additional wheels can be purchased separately.
5. Four (4) wheels must solidly touch the track.
6. Three (3) wheel configuration is not allowed.
7. Original axle slots must be used. The slots may be trued or straightened.
8. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
9. No wet lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite, Teflon, etc..
10.The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
11.The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
12.No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
13.The Cub Scout must be present to run their car.
14.Cars must be built after September 1, 2022
ATTENTION PARENTS:
We are still seeking parent volunteers for Assistant Cubmaster and Den Leaders. If you are interested, please let me know. The parent volunteers are what will help keep this Pack going strong and continue to deliver this fantastic program to your children.
SAVE THE DATE:
- February 4th: Adventure Aquarium Overnight
- February 23rd: Pinewood Derby
- March 3-5th: Camp Ware Weekend
- March TBD: Blue and Gold Banquet
- March 25th: Webelos Woods & Diamond Rock Pinewood Derby
- June 4th: Picnic & Rocket Launch
Visit https://schuylkill73.org/index.php/calendar/ to view the Pack 73 Calendar!
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Vincent “Vinnie” LoGreco
Cubmaster, Pack 73