Pack Meeting TOMORROW!

A quick reminder that TOMORROW NIGHT is our January Pack Meeting! We hope to see you all there.

January Pack Meeting

It was great to see our creative and smiling cub faces at the January Pack meeting!  If you took photos, please send them my way!  I would love to have a full Google Photo album of Pack events!  We love to see everyone's perspective and close ups of their favorite Cub Scouts. 

Another post was made on the CUB-O winners and the campers who earned their Polar Bear patch for camping in below-freezing temps.  

At the Pack meeting, we talked about the Blue & Gold Banquet which is coming up next month!  Be sure to get your reservations made NOW by clicking HERE.  We need to be able to plan for seating, food and need your help to do so!

But back to the main event -- the CUBANAPOLIS!  You can view the whole album HERE, but here are some highlights!

 

 

 

 

Pack Meeting TONIGHT!

Don't forget tonight at 6:30 p.m. is the January Pack Meeting!  We will be in the Family Life Center.  Tonight is our annual Cubanapolis race.  

Speaking of races... we will also be distributing the PINEWOOD DERBY CARS!  Be sure to come get yours!

 

Be sure to bring your car, a helmet, some eye protection and wear socks and sneakers that tie!  

Cubanapolis 500

January's Pack meeting is one you won't want to miss -- our annual Cubanapolis!

Just what is an Cubanapolis?  I'm glad you asked!  A Cubanapolis is a fun family event where the boys, prior to race day (and with their parent’s assistance) make a cardboard race car that they can wear and run with. Boxes were passed out at the December Christmas party. If you weren't able to make it, please get with your den leader ASAP to get your box!

The emphasis on this event is family fun and participation!  

We will, however, have some type of recognition for various categories for the construction and design of the cars -- so be creative!

Please make arrangements to pick up your cardboard box from your den leader if you did not get it at the December Pack meeting. YOU NEED THIS in order to make your car!

Car Making Rules:

• Body of car must be constructed of cardboard. Tape, tinfoil, paint, construction paper, stickers and paper plates can also be used for decoration.
• Use the box provided by the Pack.  It should fit around your son without being either too snug or too loose.
• No metal or glass materials may be used.
• No items can be hanging or dragging behind a car
• For safety reasons, cars should not have a ‘windshield’

Race Procedures:

• Each race will consist of 4 laps
• Each racer will need an adult present to be their pit crew

Each racer should bring 4 things with them on race day

1. Goggles or glasses or a swimming mask
2. A small towel or washcloth
3. A helmet (bike or ski helmet)
4. Gym-appropriate LACE up tennis shoes WITH socks.

Reminders will be sent out closer to race day. A couple of extras will be available, but certainly not enough for everyone. We will cover more of what the race entails the night of the race.  

For our annual Cubanopolis to be a success, we want to remind our scouts that what is important is that they do their best, play by the rules, show good sportsmanship, and have fun.

Preparation

The Cub will decorate the box to look like a race car (or a space ship, garbage truck, or any vehicle he wants. Construction paper, paint, tape, aluminum foil and markers are all great things to have on hand to spur creativity. Colored paper plates make great wheels. Be sure no dangerous materials (such as glass or metal) are used.

And as always, remind the boys that what is important is that they do their best, play by the rules, show good sportsmanship, and have fun.

There are all KINDS of samples all over the internet, but I've included a couple I found as well just for inspiration.  I can't wait to see the creative minds at work in our Pack!

January Core Value

The Core Value for the month of January is POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

Having a positive attitude is being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations. Through participating in various activities at the pack meeting and pack talent show, boys will gain a better understanding of the importance of having a positive attitude whether they are part of the audience or as the center of attention on stage. 

But how exactly do they have a positive attitude? By learning to:

• Be positive in their thoughts and words. 
• Be cheerful. 
• Look for the bright side of all situations.
• Keep a good sense of humor.
• Be optimistic.
• Think good thoughts.
• Believe in yourself.
• Trust your friends, family, and teammates.

There are lots of opportunities in Cub Scouts where boys can let those negative feelings and emotions creep up... at den meetings... during games... having to wait... being on a team that doesn't win... but helping, redirecting and showing them how to have a positive attitude helps EVERYONE around them!  Remind them to always 

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