1/4/24 - Pack 333 January Events: Pinewood Derby, Klondike Derby, and Den Meetings

Good evening and Happy 2024 Pack 333 families. 

With the passing of winter solstice and the slowly increasing daylight, our January is an excellent time to work on our family faith (Duty to G*d) based adventures. Your Den Leaders and Parent helpers will be reaching out to you with the Requirements for your Rank.  Once you've completed the requirements, let your Den Leader know and they'll complete the Advancement.  If you are interested in learning about other faiths, we will have the opportunity to visit and explore as the year progresses.  If there is a particular faith, organization, or group that you feel you would benefit from visiting or talking, please let me know.  

Our Pinewood Derby is fast approaching and this year we have a few changes.  We'll be holding the event at the Sykesville Freedom District Volunteer Fire Department (SFDVFD) on Sunday 14 January 2024 and will start weighing in cars at 11:00 am with races beginning at 1:00pm.  Any volunteers for setting up the track, weighing cars, assisting with the lunch run, overseeing kid's activities (especially while their Den isn't racing), judging cars, etc. are welcome (please drop me a quick note or text). We'll set up the track beginning at 10am. We will be awarding Den and overall awards as well as creativity awards.  There will be some small tools available for any last minute modifications and changes. We will also be having a "Friends and Family" heat after the Dens are finished.  These can be cars of any era and build as long as they are under the 5 oz. weight limit and max. width restriction.  You may also bring as many vehicles for this race as you like.  We have Troop 417 Scouts there to help with our event, I encourage our Cubs to talk with the Scouts.  For those who cannot attend but still want to race, you can drop off your car before 9pm on Saturday 13 January; just reach out to me.  I can't wait to see the amazing cars!

The Klondike Derby is also scheduled 27 January 2024 from 8am to ~5pm at the McKeldin Area in Patapsco State Park. These outdoor activity has 2 trails (Cub for our Lions to Bears and Scout for Webelos to Scouts).  The event is $15 per Cub and $5 for non-registered adults, and free for registered adults.  We need a minimum of 2 adults for each trail. If you are interested in attending or walking the trail as an adult with your Cub, please reach out to Matt Tabisz (mtabisz1@gmail.com),  For more information on the Klondike, visit https://scoutingevent.com/220-76989 .

We will also be preparing also for our February Rocket Launch as well.  A sign-up will be forthcoming.  As always, any questions, suggestions, or comments are welcome.  

Respectfully,

Tara Lydick, Cubmaster