Cub Scouts - Pack 18
December 2015 - February 2016
Upcoming Events
- January 6 - Pack Committee Meeting
- January 21- District Roundtable
- January 26 - January Pack Meeting & Pinewood Derby Races
- February 7 - Scout Sunday
- February 18 - Roundtable
- February 23 - February Pack Meeting / Blue & Gold
- February 27 - District Pinewood Derby
- April 15-16 - Outdoor Leadership Training
Pack 18 Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016, 07:00 PM
Pappy's Pizzeria, Meyer Drive, Bend, OR, United States
District Round Table
Thursday, Jan 21, 2016, 07:00 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tekampe Road, Bend, OR, United States
January Pack Meeting & Pinewood Derby Races
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016, 06:00 PM
Nativity Lutheran Church, Brosterhous Road, Bend, OR, United States
Scouting Sunday
February is scouting month. As such, the first Sunday of February is Scouting Sunday. This is when scouts come to church services in uniform. Pack 18 will be at Nativity Lutheran but you can go to whatever church you wish. You don't have to belong to a religion, but this is a good time to introduce religion and explain what it is. After all, the scouts law reminds us that a Scout is reverent. The Scout Oath reminds us that we "Do our Duty to God and County".
Nativity usually has the scouts usher and welcome the congregation before the 9am service.
Sunday, Feb 7, 2016, 08:30 PM
Nativity Lutheran Church, Brosterhous Road, Bend, OR, United States
District Round Table
Thursday, Feb 18, 2016, 07:00 PM
60800 Tekampe Road, Bend, OR, United States
Febuary Pack Meeting / Blue and Gold
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016, 06:00 PM
Nativity Lutheran Church, Brosterhous Road, Bend, OR, United States
District Pinewood Derby
Races start at 10am so come early for registration. $5 per car. This event is different than in the past...AND MUCH COOLER!!! This year Kendall Toyota has offered up their showroom for the biggest pinewood derby race ever. They are purchasing a state of the art track for these races. COOL!!! Even better, everyone is invited. That's right...everyone that participates in the Pack races are invited to attend the District races.
Webelos 2 den: You can still participate even though you will be Boy Scouts by the time of the race. This is your last event you can attend as a Cub Scout.
Saturday, Feb 27, 2016, 10:00 AM
Kendall Toyota of Bend, South Highway 97, Bend, OR, United States
Message from your Cubmaster
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope you have a Happy New Year. This is my last newsletter as the Pack 18 Cubmaster, stepping down January 1st in preparation to move into Boy Scouts when my son crosses over in February.
Russ White will be taking the position. Most of you probably don't remember, but he was the Cubmaster before me and the person that brought the Pack to life, not existing before him. He will do things different than me, but he has a proven record of doing a good job too. The Pack is in good hands.
During my time as Cubmaster I have witness a lot of growth in every scout, and parent, in the Pack. Being part of Pack 18 since Jack was a Tiger, I have seen a lot of changes for the better. We have a way of doing things and have a set policies that are unsurpassed by other units in our District. We have won awards and have been called on by our District leadership first when they needed help. Be proud of what we have accomplished: I am. I am thankful for everyone of you for without you my son and I probably wouldn't have had the experiences we have had over the years in Cub Scouts. I hope we have been able to do the same for your family.
BSA is a great programs, hence the reason it has lasted over time. Stick with it and as a parent get involved. Parental involvement is the only way to secure your child's success in BSA, and in life. In the process of participating, you both make unrealized and unremarkable memories. I understand now why my parents did what they did for me as a young scout, and continue to support me as a parent.
Thank you for your time spent with the Pack and have a happy and safe Holiday season.
Snowcapdes ... Canceled
Being we were unable to get fees submitted by the deadline (or the second deadline), the Pack has canceled Snowcapades. If you are interested in attending without the Pack, you are welcome to go to the Scout Store with the completed application for your family.
Pinewood Derby - Traditional cars
Every scouts should be participating the Pinewood Derby race. Please have the scout build most of the car (it's their car). The traditional car race needs to meet the following specifications. At check in, these specifications will be verified and the car will not be allowed to race otherwise.
- Max width: 2 3/4"
- Max length: 7"
- Max height: 3 1/4"
- Max weight: 5 ounces
- Min width between wheels: 1 3/4"
- Min clearance between car and track: 3/8"
- Car must use the provided axles, wheels and block of wood provided by the Pack.
- No bearings, washers, bushings to be used.
- Dry lubricant can be used only. Most racers use graphite.
- Car front should not be pointed as it causes issues with the starting gate.
Prizes will be provided to the top 3 boys of every den and the top 3 winners from the Pack.
You can use the same car at the District Pinewood derby races. The car can be modified but must still meet these specifications.
Pinewood Derby - Unlimited cars
For the first time, Pack 18 will have an unlimited race circuit. Adults can participate in this race. Boys can participate provided they make their traditional car too. The scouts cannot choose to participate in this race without participating the other.
Rules:
- No fire.
- Car must be able to use the same track and same starting/ending gates. Pay attention to the width/length/clearances specifications above....
- Car will start at the starting line with all the other cars. Figure out how you are going to do it before the race.
- Pack does not pay for these kits. You can get a pinewood derby kit at the scout store, D's hobbies, Hobbie Lobby, Amazon, and other places. Call around.
That's it. This race is just for fun.
Veterans Day Parade
Scouting for Food
Christmas Parade
Thanks for the adults and boys that came to the Christmas Parade. It was a success and I think everyone had a great time.
Special thanks to Wendy Schrank for leading and organizing it and to Kelly Reynolds for the use of the trailer and hey bales.
Contact us!!
Email: boyscouts18@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/bsa18craterlake/
Location: 60850 Brosterhous Road, Bend, OR, United States
Phone: 541-330-1521
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BSA-Pack-7018-Crater-Lake-Council/319164384777684?ref=bookmarks
Pack Committee - Thanks to ALL our leaders!
Committee Chairman - Russ White
Cubmaster - Chris Henningsen
Treasurer - Christian Benedict
Advancement Chair - Rachel Cantrell
Fundraiser Chair - Curt Schrank
Secretary - Eric Spinney
Activities Chair - Wendy Schrank & Kim Hughes
Bear Den Leader - Michelle White
Webelos 1 Den Leader - Christian Benedict
Webelos 2 Den Leader - Chris Henningsen
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In January 2016, the following leadership changes are occurring....
Cubmaster - From Chris Henningsen to Russ White
Committee Chair - From Russ White to Eric Spinney
Secretary - From Eric Spinney to Kerry Spinney & Kim Mancuso