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Combined Pack/Den Meeting- Early Start!
The 25 Jan Meeting will start at 6:30 pm at GBE cafeteria. The first half will be a joint Pack meeting activity and the second half will be with our Dens. Hope to see everyone there. Information about the Pinewood Derby activities coming soon!
Car Cutting Clinics Today and Sunday
December 7 & 8
Sign up for a Car Cutting Clinic Today or Tomorrow!
If you have trouble with the link email:
cubmaster@pack1863.com
New Car Cutting Clinics
Pinewood Derby Car Cutting Clinics Sign Up Here
Saturday December 7
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Sunday December 8
Pick a 1 hour time that works.
You will need about 1-1½ hours to design your car, cut out your shape, do a little sanding and prep the axles. The race will come up quickly after the holidays, so get started soon!!!
Sign Up for aCar Cutting Clinic TODAY!
Pinewood Derby Car Cutting Clinic TODAY!
SIGN UP HERE for the car cutting clinic Sunday, November 10th. The clinic will run from 1:30-6:30. I strongly encourage everyone to come today. We have great weather today, so beat the cold by not waiting until the December clinic!
Each scout will receive a car at no cost this year (siblings are welcome to purchase a kit and participate $4.50).
What to do at the clinic:
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Design a car for creativity or speed…. your choice!
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Your design will get cut out into a rough shape and roughly sanded
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You will grind and polish your axles to improve your speed.
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Take home your car and sandpaper to smooth it out and paint at home!
Pinewood Derby Weekend!
 2019 Derby
PACK 1863 PINE WOOD DERBY 2019It is that time of year again, our Annual Pinewood Derby! Looking forward to seeing the many amazing cars the scouts and their family members create!! This year during the race, we will have a break between heats and have light snacks and drinks. We ask that you please consider donating a item to our Cafe for all to enjoy. Sign Up to donate and volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c48a5ae2ea2ff2-pack7 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 2019 Car Registration – 6:30 – 8:00 pm (Please remember, once you have registered your car, it must remain at the registration table till the time of the race. ) Track Set up – 6:00 – 8:00 pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019 Car Registration – 9 am – 10 am (Please remember, once you have registered your car, it must remain at the registration table till the time of the race. ) Derby Cafe – During the break between heats. Approximately 12:00 – 12: 30 pm. Derby Race – PROMPTLY AT 10:00 am Thank you for your help to make this a special event for our Scouts! Location: GBE Cafe🏎 |
Use this link to sign up for a 1 hour time slot. This will help me organize the flow of racers at my home shop. If you would like to complete your kit at home, just stop by to purchase your kits and ask any questions before your go.
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