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)