Art & Scout Heritage Badge

Scouts can earn Art and Scout Heritage Merit Badges if they visit the Church History Museum Boy Scouts of America Exhibit between now and December 2013.  The badge forms are at the museum.

http://history.lds.org/event/norman-rockwell-bsa-exhibit?lang=eng

Thoughts

Dear Sisters,

I enjoy visiting your wards and coming away feeling personally uplifted and hopeful for you and for the rising generation.  I recently attended an 8th Ward presidency meeting for Ward Conference where Sister Kelly Jeppson shared these thoughts that I want pass along to you:

• "One of the greatest influences a person can have in the world is to influence a child" Rosemary Wixom.

• "There is not way to be a perfect leader, but a million ways to be a good one" (?)

• "Don't let yourself become so concerned with raising a good kid that you forget you already have one" Glennon Melton

They also had some good snacks that I will have to get those recipes to share on my next post!  We are looking forward to your programs and our upcoming Stake Auxiliary Leadership Training on Thursday, November 21, 2013

Sister Walker

Scout Training

Another Leader Specific Training will be held for 11 year old Scout Leaders
April 25th
7:00pm 
Stake Center
This training is for all 11 year old scout leaders who have not completed their in-person leader specific training.  If you are uncertain if you have completed this training please contact your Primary President.

Faith in God Integration with Scouting

At the April training a simplified way to integrate Faith in God with Scouting was presented.  Below is a table that presents which dens are responsible for which Faith in God duties and the scouting achievement for which it counts.

A printable version can be found here.  (you will need a google account to print)

Huge thank you to Melinda Wilkinson and Christina Day for developing this plan for our stake.

Activity Day Girls Pinewood Derby rules

Below are the rules for the Activity Day Girls Pinewood Derby
A printable google doc is available here

Body:

·         The following are maximum measurements for the car:

o   Weight: 5.0 ounces

o   Overall length: 7 inches

o   Overall width: 2.75 inches

o   Between wheel clearance: 1.75 inches

o   Underbody clearance: .375 inches or 3/8 inch

·         Official race scale and measurement devices are considered final.

·         The body may be shaped as desired, but no part of the car may protrude past the starting peg. 

·         All material must be securely fastened to the car.

·         Kit wood provided must be used.  We do not require BSA approved kits.

Wheels:

·         The wheels may not be drilled, cut, beveled or rounded.

·         Use wheel bearings, washers or bushings provided.

·         Three wheels must touch the track at any time.

·         The tread of three wheels must ride flat and not at an angle (no angling or canting of the wheels)

·         Two rear wheels and two front  wheels must be positioned directly across the body from each other –(i.e. staggered wheel bases are not allowed).

Axles:

·         No oils or wet lubricants

·         The car must not ride on springs

·         The car must be freewheeling and have no starting device.

Each car will need to pass inspection before it may compete. 

AD Derby Schedule for May 18th

Race Start Time	Ward
9:00 AM	9th
10:00 AM	10th
11:00 AM	8th
12:00 PM	4th/5th
1:00 PM	2nd
2:00 PM	6th

District Derby Qualifiers

District Derby Qualifiers --Update

There was a change to who qualifies for district derby it will be the fastest racer from each den (wolf, bear, webelo) can participate.  This keeps the district race consistent with the council race at Scout-O-Rama

Activity Day Girls Pinewood Derby Leader To-Dos

Below is duty for leaders in preparation for the girls derby and during the derby.
A printable google doc of this information and some additional details can be found here

Friday, May 17^th 5:30-7:30pm:   Car weigh-in and drop-off

TO DO list for each ward:

1.      Buy and deliver a car kit to every activity day girl

2.      Pass out racing rules to families

3.      Announce and remind girls of the dates for the weigh-in and race

4.      Arrange for at least one adult from your program to help the girls weigh and adjust the weight of their cars that night to 5.0 oz.  You will need a drill (cords etc), glue gun, weights (coins, washers, metal bars, etc) and graphite. 

5.      Any cars not delivered that night, cannot race the next day UNLESS the activity day leader approves the excuse.  (We have to motivate them to come to check-in some way!)

Saturday, May 18^th 9am-7pm:   Race Day

 

TO DO list for each Pack:

1.      Advertise the race day and time.

2.      Purchase and prepare any awards that you want to give—for racing:  1^st ,2^nd and 3^rd places, “Best” or other categories, etc.

3.      Arrange for leaders to be at the race to assist during the race—I need at least 4 adults. 

4.      I recommend having an adult from your ward assigned to be the “Master Mechanic” at the fix-it table to help make quick repairs during the race.  Someone with car construction and tool experience would be important. 

5.      Plan any treats you want to serve.

Acitivity Day Girls Pinewood Derby

The first Activity Day Girls Pinewood Derby will be
May 17th:  5:30-7:30 Weigh in
May 18th:  Race Day (schedule to TBD)

Pinewood Derby Rules 2013

I don't have a very good virtual of these only a scanned pdf.  So here is a link to the google doc.

Click here

We are using council rules also available on the GSLC website here under the Scout-O-Rama information

Pack To Do's for Pinewood Derby

Friday, March 15^th 5:30-7:30pm:   Car weigh-in and drop-off

GOAL:  Have all the cars accounted for and ready for the pack’s race time the next day.

            Where:  Stake Center—Primary Room

            Cars will be stored and locked overnight in the library

TO DO list for each Pack:

1.      Buy and deliver a car kit to every cub scout

2.      Pass out racing rule packet to families

3.      Announce and remind cubs of the dates for the weigh-in and race

4.      Arrange for at least one adult from your program to help the boys weigh and adjust the weight of their cars that night to 5.0 oz.  You will need a drill (cords etc), glue gun, weights (coins, washers, metal bars, etc) and graphite. 

5.      Any cars not delivered that night, cannot race the next day UNLESS the cub master approves the excuse.  (We have to motivate them to come to check-in some way!)

I will have the tables and scale set up in the primary room.  After the car is adjusted and ready, the cubs will bring their car to me in the Library.  I will give the car a racing number, record the boys’ names and ward.   I will group the cars according to ward and lock them in the library for the night.  

TO DO list for each Pack:

1.      Advertise the race day and time.

2.      Purchase and prepare any awards for your pack that you want to give—for racing:  1^st ,2^nd and 3^rd places, “Best” or other categories, etc. or for rank advancements, etc.  

3.      Arrange for den leaders and cub master to be at the race to assist me during the race—I need at least 4 adults. 

4.      I recommend having an adult from your ward assigned to be the “Master Mechanic” at the fix-it table to help make quick repairs during the race.  Someone with car construction and tool experience would be important. 

5.      Plan any treats you want to serve.

I will bring out each pack’s cars at the scheduled time for your race.  I will work the computer system and track.  The heats and results will be projected on the stage wall for everyone to see.  Each cub will load their car in the start gate and return their car to the rack after the heat.  Each car will race once on each track (4 tracks) and then the system will average the results—the fastest average time wins.  I will give you a printout of the race results and time averages, and then you will have a few minutes to get the awards ready.  While you work on awards and if there is time before the next ward, the boys can race their cars for fun for about 10 minutes.  Then I will send your pack to the Primary Room for your awards and closing ceremony.

There is not Stake level race.  Any boy that places 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd from your pack  will go on to participate in the District Pinewood Derby on April 20th

*Change District Derby Qualifier*

Printable google doc of the above info click here