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.