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