Pack 61 Newsletter

February 12, 2008

Calling all Racers!

q Are your wheels polished?  Is your front fender smooth?  The Pinewood Derby is Sunday February 24^th at Edison Middle School.  Check-In starts at 1:30 P.M. and races begin at 2:00. 

q Join us for Pre- Races at the Marra household (1946 Richton Dr.) on Thursday Feb 21 from 5-8 P.M. or Friday Feb 22 from 6-9 P.M.  Weigh-in, check your speed, and take a trial run! 

q Scouts are expected to be in full uniform to participate and Den Leaders will conduct a Uniform Inspection the day of the event.

Dozin’ with the Dinos

q This popular event takes place Friday March 7^th. 

Check-in begins at 5:45 P.M.  Those arriving after 8:00 P.M. will not be

admitted into the Museum. 

q Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and a flashlight and be ready to have fun!

q A light snack Friday evening and Continental Breakfast on Saturday

will be served.

q Click here for additional details from the Museum about what to expect. 

Hiking Club

q The next Hiking Club adventure takes place on Saturday March 15^th. 

q Please meet at Whittier at 10:00 to caravan to the Willowbrook Wildlife Center.

2007-08 Calendar of Events

Date	Activity
September 15	Courtyard Clean-up at Whittier School
September 21	September Pack Meeting with County Sheriff and Wheaton Police
October 20	October Pack Meeting – Camping Overnight at Blackwell Forest Preserve All Bobcats must attend!
November 9	November Pack Meeting and camping at Cantigny
November 30	Lifetime Fitness
December 14	December Pack Meeting/Service Project and Pizza Party
January 25	Arrow of Light Ceremony All Webelos must attend!
February 24	Pinewood Derby
March 7	Family Overnight at the Field Museum
April 18	Blue and Gold Dinner
May 17	Overnight Campout – venue TBD
May 26	Memorial Day Parade

Direct all questions, comments, or feedback for any event to Pack61Communications@gmail.com.

Visit the Pack Website at www.cubpack61.net