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September
2001 Cub Call - October 2001 Cub Call -
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back for a new year of scouting. Hope everyone had a fun summer.
Pinewood
Derby Rules and Car specifications
September
2001 Cub Call
Welcome
to Pack 72’s September Back to Pack meeting, where we have the chance to
welcome new Scouts as well as recognize the Summer achievements of returning
Scouts. We will also kick off our
annual Trail’s End Popcorn sale. This
is our major fund-raising event for the year, and it is always a big hit.
Several Scouts have reported that friends and neighbors have been asking
when these great products will be available again.
If you haven’t already received your sales kit, please see your Den
Leader. Then get out there and
sell, sell, SELL. Remember that a percentage of everything you sell will go
into your Cub Account, and can be used for any number of things, including Day
Camp (held in June) and Resident Camp ( held end of June thru 1st
week in July). Also, check out your sales kit for some great prizes you can win.
So pick your prize, set your goal, and get out there and help your Pack
and yourselves! Always keep in mind
the following safety rules when you’re out selling:
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Always sell with another Scout or an adult.
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Don’t carry large amounts of cash.
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Never enter anyone’s home when selling popcorn.
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Don’t sell after dark, unless you’re with an adult.
Also, be sure to wear your Scout uniform.
Always smile and introduce yourself, and be sure to say “Thank You”.
It’s also a good idea to make a copy of your completed order form, in
case you lose your original. HAPPY
SELLING.
School
Night was held on Thursday, September 20th at Fogelsville Elementary
School. A total of 21
new Scouts have signed up, giving
the pack a total of 83 boys. Many
thanks to Colleen Schleicher and all who helped out at School Night, and a big
Pack 72 WELCOME to all new Scouts.
Saturday,
October 13th has been designated as Scout House Workday.
Keep your calendars open—more information to follow.
Also
in October, on Saturday the 20th we will be taking a trip to Bear Creek Junction
near New Tripoli , to visit one of the greatest corn mazes around.
We will meet at the Scout House at 1:30 PM to travel together.
Cost is $6.40 for adults, $4.00 for children 4 – 11.
The pack has reserved a picnic table for snacks and goodies, so plan on
making a day of it!
BIRTHDAY CORNER
Happy Birthday to the following Scouts for
the month of October:
Andrew Millick—October 7th
Jeffrey Kemmerer—October 11th
Pinewood Derby
The Pinewood Derby was held on Feb
23rd 2001at Mack Trucks on Mack Blvd. Race begins promptly at
6:30p.m. See Pack Photos
for some pictures of past cars for some design ideas.
1.
Width: Overall width shall not
exceed 2 ¾ inches.
2.
Length: Overall length shall
not exceed 7 inches.
3.
Weight: Weight shall not
exceed 5.0 ounces or 141.75 grams. No loose materials of any kind are permitted
in the car. The car’s weight may be increased by adding wood or metal,
provided that it is securely built into the body. Some hobby shops have weight
scales available. All cars will be checked on the official weight scale the
night of the race.
4.
Height: The bottom of the car
must clear the guide strip (3/8 inches) on the track.
5.
Springs: The car shall not
ride on any springs or suspension.
6.
Wheel Bearings: Washers and
bushings are not permitted.
7.
Details: Details like a
steering wheel, driver, decal, painting, etc. are permitted as long as these
details do not exceed the maximum length, width, height, and weight
specifications.
8.
Attachments: The car must be
free wheeling. No starting devices.
9.
Nose of car: The nose must
extend beyond the leading edge of the front wheel.
10.
Wheel
base: Length of the wheel base (front axle to rear axle) must be within the
limits of 4 ¾ inches maximum and 3 ¾ inches minimum.
11.
Wheel
track width: Do not make the distance between the left and right wheels
narrower than 1 ¾ inches or the car will not run down the track.
12.
Wheels:
Only the wheels supplied with the kit may be used. The shape must remain the
same and alterations are not permitted. The plastic flashing may be removed.
13.
Axles:
Only the nails supplied with the kit are permitted. They must be mounted in the
wood grooves only. The axles may be glued in place and filled over with wood
putty.
14.
Lubrication:
Lubrication is permitted. Cars should be lubricated before placement into the
staging rack. Cars may not be lubricated after the racing has begun.
15.
Hubcaps:
Hubcaps are not permitted.
16.
Cars:
A new car must be built every year. Past cars may not be raced again.
17.
Inspection:
Each car must be pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it
may compete in the Pinewood Derby. The inspectors will disqualify those cars
that cannot be made to fit these specifications.
18.
Must
be present to race: Each participant must race his own car. Stand-ins will
not be allowed.
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