Achievement 1D: Make a scrapbook

This week we worked on Tiger Achievement 1D: Make a scrapbook in our den meeting. They turned out awesome!!! We began the meeting with Elective 47: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and discussed the differences in reusing something and recycling something, and then the boys listed several items that could be recycled. I had the boys bring in a cereal box to the meeting this week, we opened them, cut off the flaps, turned them inside out, punched holes in them, added construction paper inside and then decorated them and TA DA!!! Scrapbooks!
This was a fun, messy, exciting, enjoyable activity! And they learned something! Thank you parents for bringing in the boxes, punching holes, and cleaning up the mess 13 boys on a mission made last night!

If you were unable to make last nights meeting, you can do this activity at home with your boys. You can use cereal boxes or they can make a scrapbook with folders, etc. Have fun on this project!

Pack 777 Blue & Gold Banquet

PACK 777 Blue & Gold Banquet

Where: Alameda Church of Christ Gym
When: February 7th, 2012

Come celebrate the Birthday of Cub Scouting with Pack 777
Theme: Tall Tales/History of Scouting

Dinner at 5:30 p.m. $5 Adult/$3 Under 12 [$20 Max]
(Pay at the dinner)

Program: 6:30 p.m.
Advancements and Awards
Door Prizes
Cub Cake Auction (made by CUBS—THEME RELATED)
Dens should plan on decorating your table with theme related ideas.
The Webelos parents would like an approximate headcount for your den by January 24th.

Fears Lab/Pinewood Derby

Fears Lab---Pinewood derby rough out workshop
303 Chesapeake St. on Campus
9 AM-Noon (come and go)

The rough out workshop is not a required event, but it is an opportunity for you and your Tigers to have access to expert supervised wood working equipment.

You need to already have a rough idea of how you want your cars cut.

Each car is inspected at weigh-in for the following inspection points:

Car Dimensions:

• Overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches


• Overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches


• The car must have a 1 3/4 inch clearance between the wheels


• The car must have 3/8 inch clearance underneath the body so it does not rub the track

Car Weight:

• Weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces


• An official race scale will be used at the races.

Wood, Wheels, and Axles

• The official pinewood block handed out at the Pack meeting must be used. The block can be shaped any way that is desired.


• Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels


• The axles may be altered, polished and lubricated, but should be the axles from the kit.

Car Modifications NOT ALLOWED

• Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited


• The car must not ride on any type of spring


• No starting devices...the car must be freewheeling

Skins and decals are acceptable...any car that does not meet the requirements listed above will need to race in the Open Division.

Pinewood Derby, January 28th, 2012, St. Johns Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy

Check-in: 8:30 AM Races begin: 9:00 AM

Good Manners Belt Loop and Pin

We will be working on the Good Manners belt loop and pin at our next 2 den meetings.

Good Manners Belt Loop: (do all 3)

1. Make a poster that lists 5 good manners that you want to practice. Share with your den or family.


2. Introduce 2 people, 1 must be an adult, correctly and politely.


3. Write a thank you note to someone who has given you something or done something nice for you.

Goo Manners Pin: (Do 5)

1. Meet 1 new person, shake hands properly, and introduce yourself. Extend your hand, grip the person's hand firmly, and gently shake hands.


2. Talk with your family about polite language. Include "please," "you're welcome," "excuse me," "yes, sir," and "no, ma'am" and so on in your talk.


3. Explain to your den or family how good manners can help you now and as you get older. Copy the actions of someone you know who has good manners.


4. Go over table manners with your family. Eat a meal together where the table is set correctly and everyone uses good table manners.


5. With an adult, discuss what food are proper to eat with your fingers. Practice eating some of these foods the right way.


6. In your den or with your family, practice using good phone manners.


7. Explain how treating things that belong to other people with respect is a part of having good manners. Show 3 examples of ho you can show respect for others.


8. Talk with your friends or family about following the rules and having good sportsmanship when paying games. Then play a game. After playing the game, tell how you showed good manners.


9. With your family or den. list 5 rules to remember in being polite and respectful when in a public place. Go to a public place and practice the rule. Explain how the rules helped you to have good manners.


10. Demonstrate the proper outfit to wear at school, at play and at a social event.
    

Happy New Year!

We hope you have a great New Year!

We are going to have a lot of fun in Scouts this year, so please stay tuned!