Dear Scouts, Parents, and Siblings,

Congratulations to all participants at this year’s Pack 216 Pinewood Derby!!!      Also – thank you to the many volunteers who helped prepare for, run, and clean up from today’s event.

We had a great turn-out this year for all ranks, as well as for the Siblings race.    Today’s Scout award winners are specifically shown in the table below.   The full standings for all Scout participants will be posted in the “Hall of Fame” sub-section of the Pinewood Derby section in our Pack website by the end of this coming week.  The Top 5 Siblings racers are shown at the bottom of this e-mail.

If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations for next year’s PWD race, please let me know via e-mail -  as we are always looking to give our Scouts the best experience possible.

Pack 216 2011 Pinewood Derby Award Winners

Most Artistic
(Tiger) Jacob Barr
(Wolf) Carter Yeh
(Bear) Jacob Paronese
(Webelos) Matthew Scott

Most Futuristic / Techno
(Tiger) Nathan Edbrooke
(Wolf) Cole Nack
(Bear) Nicolas Santomassimo
(Webelos) Henry Osborne

MOST UNIQUE DESIGN
(Tiger) Jacob Sandman
(Wolf) Dylan Couch
(Bear) Harry Hale
(Webelos) Drew Fitzgerald

Most Patriotic
(Tiger) Kyle Gregory
(Wolf) Brandon Maroni
(Bear) Matthew Chiccotella
(Webelos) Andrew Felter

Best Cub Scout Theme
(Tiger) Luke Berger
(Wolf) Connor Pencola
(Bear) Ryan Bishop
(Webelos) Aiden Clabby

BEST OVERALL DESIGN
(Tiger) Benjamin Kaisersatt
(Wolf) George Durrett
(Bear) Jake Montjoy
(Webelos) Drake Sandman

Slowest Car
(Tiger) Cristian Ibanescu
(Wolf) Andrew Phan
(Bear) Connor McElroy
(Webelos) Alex Dalberth

SPEED - Top 5
#5
(Tiger) Nathan Edbrooke
(Wolf) Cole Nack
(Bear) Ryan Bishop
(Webelos) Matthew Felter

#4
(Tiger) Andy Pease
(Wolf) Kyle Davis-Isaac
(Bear) Harry Hale
(Webelos) Drake Sandman

#3
(Tiger) Austin Brezina
(Wolf) William Lopez
(Bear) Nathan Kehn
(Webelos) Alexander Winger

#2
(Tiger) Tyler Haley
(Wolf) Cameron Fleming
(Bear) Mills Harris
(Webelos) Matthew Kehn

#1 FASTEST CAR
(Tiger) Will McCowan
(Wolf) Ethan Haymond
(Bear) Kyle Peterson
(Webelos) Andrew Marshall

PWD Attendance for each rank:
(Tiger) 16 / 18 = 89%
(Wolf) 20 / 23 = 87%
(Bear) 13 / 16 = 81%
(Webelos) 27 / 40 = 68%
 
Scout winners for Most Unique, Best Overall, and Fastest are eligible to participate in the Crosswinds District PWD race which will be held on March 12th from 8am - 2pm at Cary Towne Center Mall.   I will be providing additional information directly to those scouts and their parents in the coming weeks.

Top 5 Siblings Racers (by speed):
#5:  Zoe Montjoy
#4:  Sophia Winger
#3:  Brian Cernoch
#2:  Catherine Edbrooke
#1:  Zachary Sandman

Sincerely,
Will Felter

Dear Scouts & Parents,

It is just about that time……… - next Saturday Jan 29th is race day!

A few last-minute reminders, helpful hints, and late-breaking information………

1)    ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR PRE-RACE WEIGH-IN AND DIMENSION CHECK –   Monday Jan 24th 6p – 7:30p @ West Park ClubHouse (121 Park Oaks Ct.)

2)    MAKE SURE YOUR SCOUT’S CAR MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THOSE ITEMS (WHEELS, OVERALL LENGTH, AXLE VISIBILITY) INDICATED IN TODAY’S EARLIER E-MAIL (Attached below for reference).

3)    SIMILAR TO LAST YEAR, PIZZA AND OTHER SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PINEWOOD DERBY

4)    ELIGIBILITY FOR CROSSWINDS DISTRICT PWD RACE – 12 total scouts from Pack 216 as follows
a.    1st Place Speed Winner  (1 each from Tigers, Bears, Wolves, Webelos)
b.    Best Overall Design Winner  (1 each from Tigers, Bears, Wolves, Webelos)
c.    Most Original/Unique Design Winner  (1 each from Tigers, Bears, Wolves, Webelos)
d.    Crosswinds District PWD race is scheduled March 12th from 8am - 2pm at Cary Towne Center Mall

5)    PACK 216 RECHARTERING FOR FOLLOWING CUB SCOUT YEAR WILL BE HELD AT THIS SATURDAY’S PWD – PLEASE BRING YOUR CHECK BOOK.
a.    $58.50 (Includes Boys Life magazine)   or    $48.50 (no Boys Life magazine)
b.    Checks payable to “Pack 216”
c.       No other paperwork required

Hello Pack 216!

We hope you are doing well on your Pinewood Derby Car.  We had a lot of Scouts come by on Saturday to do preliminary weigh ins, and the cars we saw look great.  We did see some things that we want to remind people can get your car disqualified.

1)       Wheels.  Only the black plastic wheels that came with the car kit that was provided to you by the pack are allowed.  No other wheels (colored – even BSA) are allowed.  If you have damaged a wheel we can provide an official replacement .  The car must be built with the block, wheels, and nails in the kit provided by the pack.  After that it is ok to supplement with spoilers, drivers, add on wood, etc. as long as it still meets the overall size requirements.

2)      Overall length including any attachments shall not exceed 7.0".  If you are right at 7.0” you may want to consider shaving off 1/16”.  If you car does not fit in the box we have to check it against you will have to modify it on race day to comply.

3)      Axles must be visible to the judges.  If you have damage to your axle slots and need to repair them, you must do so in such a way that we can see that you used the original nails with no modification.

Remember that there is still one more opportunity to have your car pre-weighed and checked out tomorrow, Monday, January 24 (6:00pm - 7:00pm) at West Park Clubhouse (121 ParkOaks Ct.).

All the rules and the schedule can be found athttp://pack216.cary.nc.us/uploads/5/8/6/4/5864918/pack216_pinewood_rules_2011.pdf

Good Luck!  Do your best and have fun!

Pack 216 Pinewood Derby Race Committee

Pack 216 - Get fired up!!!  The Pack 216 Blue and Gold Banquet will be held on Sunday, February 27 from 3pm to 6pm at the Green Hope High School Auditorium.

What is the Blue and Gold Banquet?  Most Cub Scouts celebrate Scouting Anniversary Week with a celebration called the Blue & Gold Banquet. In nearly all packs, the annual blue and gold banquet, which is often the pack meeting for February, is the highlight of the year. It brings families together for an evening of fun and inspiration.  The purpose of the blue and gold banquet is to celebrate the pack's anniversary, recognize pack leaders and other adults who have been instrumental in the pack's success, and inspire the leaders, Scouts, and parents.   Our Webelos II’s will be awarded their Arrow of Light and will bridge over into Boy Scouts.  Our younger Scouts will be awarded badges of rank they have attained.

Each Den needs a representative for blue and gold banquet to help with set up and clean up and to coordinate den plans. It is up to each Den to come up with their own meal for the event.  Some Dens have potlucks and some Dens will bring something in, like pizza.

Please send your representative’s contact info (including email) to Margo Peterson at: margop621@yahoo.com  

Mike Lopez
Pack 216, Cary, NC
Committee Chair
919-454-3085

Hello Cub Scout families!  

It is time to recharter which means renewing your son's membership with the pack for this coming year.   

I will have a table set up at the Pinewood Derby on Saturday, Jan. 29th.  Please stop by and recharter.  The fees to recharter are either $58.50 or $48.50.  The difference between the two rates is that the first one includes a copy of Boy's Life magazine.  The fees are broken down as follows:  council fee: $12.50, Boy's Life magazine: $10.00, council insurance fee: $1.00, and our pack fee: $35.00.  All checks should be made payable to "Pack 216."  Renewal is an easy process - no paperwork to fill out, just verify your information and write a check.  

If you are unable to attend the Pinewood Derby, please email me at membership@pack216.cary.nc.us to make other arrangements.   

HELP WANTED:
** On another important note, this is my last year as Membership Chair.  My son will be a Webelos II next year and I need to turn over my duties to another parent.  A current Tiger or Wolf parent would be ideal.  The job is an important job with the pack and it's one that can be done mostly from home on your own time.  If you want to help out but can't make the den or pack meetings, this could be a wonderful way to get involved and do so on your time and schedule.  Duties include:  spring/summer recruitment of new members for the pack, distributing and collecting registration forms, keeping the membership roster up to date, & rechartering the pack.  Our pack is run by so many people including your den leaders who give so much of their time to help your kids.  Please consider doing your part too.  If you have questions or want more information, please send me an email or come see me at the Pinewood Derby. **

Thank-you!
Michelle Marshall

Happy New Year!  We're half way through the scouting year.  We've had an exciting first half and have lots more fun planned before summer!

Pinewood Derby
  There are less than 3 weeks left until the Pinewood Derby.  Are you ready to race?  Race day is Sat, Jan 29.  
  There are two opportunities for unofficial pre-race weigh-ins: Sat, Jan 22 at 10:30am and Mon, Jan 24 at 6:00pm at the West Park Club House.   Check the Pack website for details, rules, helpful hints, etc.

Rock Climbing
  The February Pack Outing is a trip to the Triangle Rock Club at 10:30am on Sat, Feb 5.  For details and to sign up go to http://pack216.cary.nc.us/signup_rockclimb0211.php.  The outing is free for scouts, with a small fee for siblings and adults who also wish to climb.  Sign up before Monday, Jan 17.  Payment is due at the January 18 pack meeting at 7:00pm in the Parish Center.

Rechartering (membership renewal)
  Membership renewal will only take place at the Pinewood Derby this year.  Please bring your checkbook and re-register at that time if you plan to continue with the Pack in 2011-2012.  If you cannot make the Pinewood Derby, you will have to contact our membership chair atmembership@pack216.cary.nc.us and make arrangements to drop your payment off at her house prior toFebruary 11.

Blue and Gold Banquet
  We'll celebrate Scouting Anniversary Week in February with the traditional Blue and Gold Banquet.  The planning committee is investigating two possible dates for this year:Sunday Feb 20 and Sunday Feb 27.  Keep an eye out for an announcement for the final date.  Each Den needs a representative for blue and gold banquet to help with set up and clean up and to coordinate den plans.  Please send your representative’s contact info (including email) to Margo Peterson at:  margop621@yahoo.com  

Pack Meetings
  The January pack meeting will be on January 18 at 7:00pm in the Parish Center.
  There is no February pack meeting due to the Blue and Gold Banquet.

Big Trip
  Save the date!  The weekend of April 9 we will be heading to the North Carolina outer banks to visitRoanoke Island and sleep with the sharks at the aquarium.

Conservation Project Activity
  Saturday, March 5.  Location and project still TBD.  Please save the date and let’s show all of our Scouts what it means to be good citizens by giving back to the community!

District Order of the Arrow Webelos Day Camp Durant
   Webelos, this is your day to find out what the Order of the Arrow (OA) is all about, having fun and learning about the great opportunities the Order of the Arrow brings to the Occoneechee Council. http://www.lodge104.net/uploads/docs/Event_Materials/Webelos_Reg_2011.pdf  Webelos Scouts only- this event is not sponsored by the Pack, but by the council.

 Cub Scout Summer Day Camp- Plan Ahead!
 Session 1 through June 27- July 1 Raleigh Fair Grounds.    Session 2 through July 4- July 8.  Cost is $110/wk and includes two shirts.  Adults must volunteer for one day of the week.  Theme is "Time Travel".   On Line Sign Up is TBD Questions:  cubmaster@pack316.com, Paul Nashawaty

Volunteers
  The Pack relies on the efforts of many adult volunteers to develop and run the Pack.  More than a third of all families have at least one adult serving in a full time role as Den Leaders, Assistants, or members of the Pack Committee.  Not everyone needs to be a uniformed leader to help out.  From time to time, we also need adults to help plan or assist with specific pack activities.  Please consider contributing your time if you can.

 Specifically, we are recruiting a Membership Chairperson for the 2011-2012 scouting year.  The job is very flexible in  that you pretty much can do it all on your schedule.  Contact Mike Lopez atchair@pack216.cary.nc.us if you would like more information on this or other opportunities to volunteer.

Keep in Touch
    Always find the latest Pack information on the web at http://pack216.cary.nc.us.  Hopefully you're also signed up to receive pack news through e-mail, if not there is a sign-up form on the website.

Rock Climbing at Triangle Rock Club 
The Pack 216 activity for February is climbing at Triangle Rock Club (TRC). TRC is the Raleigh area's premier indoor rock climbing center. The new, state-of-the-art facility offers both lead and top rope climbing and bouldering. With over 9,000 square feet of professionally designed terrain, ranging from easy to extreme, and 60+ climbing stations with more than 100 individual routes. No experience needed. Enjoy the thrill of scaling huge walls and boulders in this safe and comfortable environment. 
 
When 
Saturday, February 5, 2011 
10:30am-12:30pm. 
 
Sign Up
Registration on the Pack website (http://pack216.cary.nc.us/signup_rockclimb0211.php) is open until Monday, January 17.
 
Cost
Scouts: Free 
Certified Belayers who volunteer to belay: Free 
Observing Adults and Siblings: Free 
Participating Adults and Siblings (Age 12+): $16 
Participating Siblings (Age 4-11): $10 
Climbing fee includes harness rental. Optional climbing shoe rentals will be available at the club for $4. 
 
Where
Triangle Rock Club
102 Pheasant Wood Court, Morrisville, NC
Phone: 919-463-7625 
 
Other Details
Dress code is Class B Uniform with comfortable pants/shorts and shoes/socks suitable for climbing.
Certified belayers who have volunteered to belay, please arrive at 10am. 
A signed waiver form is required for all participants. Blank forms will be sent via email, and should be returned with any payments at the January Pack Meeting. Each scout's responsible adult must remain on premise during the activity.
 
Questions
http://trianglerockclub.com
Email: Jim Bishop at rockclimb@pack216.cary.nc.us