Pinewood Derby Workshop, Sunday, January 13, 2013

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One week after our workshop, we had a pre-race.

Two weeks after our workshop, we had raceday.

From: Hansen, Clinton P.
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 4:28 PM
To: (pack 42)
Subject: Pack 42 - Pinewood Derby (January 26, 2013)

Dear Pack 42,

Please save the date (January 26, 2013) for our upcoming Pinewood Derby! Also, we would ask that each of you consider volunteering for one of the assignments set forth on the attached list. This is a great event for the Cub Scouts and a great day to be a volunteer. As with everything we do, the more volunteers we have, the smoother the event will run.

2013 PINEWOOD DERBY - RACE DAY
When: Saturday, January 26, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
(race times by Den will follow and will be staggered with the oldest scouts starting at 8:30 a.m.)
Where: Grace Methodist Church Basement

The cars are ready to be picked up, I will have a box outside of my door (starting tomorrow through Sunday, 12/23; then 12/26 until the week before the race) at 400 W. Hawthorne Ct., Lake Bluff (West Terrace area). Please sign the clip board by your name to acknowledge receipt of your car (one car per Scout). We suggest that you do not open the box until you are going to build so you don’t lose any pieces. Parents: Please note that your race car MUST be constructed from the block of wood provided in the kit. Outside ‘frame’ kits available at local hardware stores will be allowed to race but not allowed to win an award.

PACK 42 HAS PURCHASED A NEW ALUMINUM TRACK!!!!

The BIG NEWS this year is the purchase of a new aluminum track (similar to the one pictured above). After many years of service, the wood track will be retired (perhaps donated to a less fortunate Pack). We expect that this new track will greatly improve our Derby event by ensuring consistent races on all lanes of the track (unlike the old wood track). We are excited and would like to thank Rob North and Piet Kreunen for their efforts to research the best product (and best value) for Pack 42.


PACK 42 PINEWOOD DERBY CLINIC:

For those new to the Derby, we will be hosting a “how to” clinic on Sunday, January 13, 2012 in the Lake Bluff Community Room (in the LB Police Station) from Noon until 4.

Don Russ has graciously agreed to bring a drill press, band saw and axel jig to the event and pass along tips on building a better car (remember his efforts with Kevin produced the winning car last year). Piet and I should also be on hand to assist. There are no NEIC District workshops scheduled this year.

RULES FOR DERBY: See the attached Word document.

Again, please consider volunteering for one of the assignments listed on the attached sheet. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for one of the positions, please contact Piet or me directly.

We look forward to seeing you at the Derby.

Happy Holidays.
Clint Hansen
Pack 42 Cub Master
Lake Bluff, Illinois

Kevin gets an early start:

(Photos taken September 26, 2012)

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