Cubmobile
By MrHeckendorn | March 28, 2011
Parents and Den Leaders,
Here are some additional details for the upcoming Cubmobile which will be held on Sunday, April 17th. While a flyer is attached, here is more information you can use to begin your preparations.
Date: Sunday, April 17th 2011
Time: Registration at 1:30 pm with races to start at 2:00 pm.
Location: Computer Aid Inc parking lot — 1320 Hausman Road, Allentown
What is Cubmobile?
Cubmobile is very fun event that is held each spring. It involves 6 different events with boy-powered + boy-driven wooden carts.
What are the Cubmobile events?
Cubmobile involves the following six events:
- Drag Race : timed sprint event covering 90’
- Longest Roll : measured event to see which cubmobile (w/ driver) can be pushed furthest
- Endurance Run : timed event in an oval layout
- Start – Go – Start – Go – Stop : timed event including knot tying skills
- Serpentine Challenge : timed event testing steering skills
- Relay Race : a head-to-head elimination race held as the last race of the day
How does our den form a Cubmobile team?
Each Cubmobile event requires four scouts – one driving and three pushing. While it is possible to compete with three strong scouts, four is much better. I recommend that teams be anywhere between 4 and 7 scouts. Teams with more than 4 scouts can have the scouts take turns participating in the different events. Each scout is required to wear a bicycle helmet during the event. Teams can include more than four scouts, although each race only involves four scouts. Generally scouts take turns driving so that each scout has a chance to drive for one event.
Where can we get a cubmobile?
Mr. Heckendorn, Mr. Cope and I delivered the cubmobiles to the Camp Spirit basement yesterday. At your earliest opportunity, please claim a cubmobile for your team(s). There is a roll of duct tape and a Sharpie marker in the basement near the cubmobiles. Write your den number on the duct tape and stick it to your cubmobile. There are a couple of orange cubmobiles that are marked specifically for use by Tigers. Please do not claim one of these unless you are a Tiger den. If we have a really good turnout, we can schedule teams so that cubmobiles can be shared.
What should we be doing between now and the Cubmobile?
As soon as you can, please:
- Visit Camp Spirit and claim your cubmobile(s).
- Inspect your cubmobile(s) and make sure they are in good working order.
- Paint or decorate your cubmobile (part of the Art Belt Loop/Pin!)
- Practice, either at Camp Spirit or other facility if you are able to transport your cubmobile.
- Find one or two parents who will volunteer to help setup and time the event. We cannot hold this event without volunteers and the volunteers should not be leaders or popcorn den reps.
If you would like me to attend your den meeting to help with practice, let me know and I will do my best to make it.
Questions?
Call Mark Stevens at 610-704-9167, or send email to mstev@rcn.com. Thank you!
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Pinewood Derby 2011 Results
By MrOlenick | March 19, 2011
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2011 Pack 72 Pinewood Derby and thank you to all who helped make the night a success. We apologize for the delays during the event – we believe the timer wires were compromised. A special thanks to our troubleshooters Mr. Hartshorne, Mr. Poniktera, and Mr. Snover.
Please find the racing results with many interesting stats in the links below.
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Camp spirit Workday
By MrHeckendorn | March 15, 2011
Camp Spirit Workday
Saturday, April 9, 2011: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Camp Spirit, Mulberry Road, Fogelsville
Free hot dogs, sodas, and snacks for lunch!
see full flyer
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2011 Pinewood Derby
By MrOlenick | February 1, 2011
The 2011 Pack 72 Pinewood Derby is scheduled for March 18. See the 3 attached documents for information about the Pack 72 race and the North Valley District Rules that we ask you to follow.
Keep in mind that we will be having a pre-weigh in on Sunday, March 13 from 2-4PM. The track will be setup and your son can practice setting it on the track. It is a good time to see how the car runs as well. We will also be taking photos at that time for the race night program. We can’t include a photo if your son does not come to the pre-weigh-in.
We will be having an intermission race for siblings and parents so ask your other children to design a car as well.
Pack 72 Pinewood Derby 2011 (pdf)
2011 Pinewood Derby NV District Rules (pdf)
Addendum – 2011 North Valley District Pinewood Derby (pdf)
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Blue and Gold
By MrHeckendorn | January 30, 2011
You are invited to
Cub Scout Pack 72’s
Blue and Gold Banquet
Friday February 25th, 2011
6:30pm-9:00pm
Springhouse Middle School Cafeteria
1200 Springhouse Road, Allentown PA
Blue and Gold 2011 invitation RSVP
YIS,
Darin Heckendorn
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Summer Camp
By MrHeckendorn | January 26, 2011
Hello Pack72
I wanted to pass along the camping information that we discussed at last night’s pack meeting.
Hey Pack 72- Let’s go Camping!!
RESIDENT CAMP
When: Sunday July 10th – Friday July 15th
Where: Akelaland, Jonas PA
Why: To have Fun, of course! BB, Archery, Swimming, Fishing,
Scout Skills, Nature Hikes, Campfires, Tent Camping
The Details:
Scouts for week- $300 with $100 deposit by March 1st; remainder due June 1st
$325 if no deposit by March 1st
Scouts for half week, Sunday-Wednesday- $205
Adult full week $110 Adult half week $66
Adults for the day/ overnight- $22- includes meals
*due to space limitations anyone staying overnight must make arrangements with the camping committee prior to camp.
The fine print:
*There will be some other costs including snacks, spending money at the trading post, T-shirt and camp photograph. The camping committee will take all things into consideration and keep this a reasonable fee.
All Leaders, Scouts and Adults staying overnight MUST have a Current BSA Physical form on file in the Health Lodge. All Adults at camp MUST complete Youth Protection Training found online at www.myscouting.org. Any non-leader adult staying at camp overnight must fill out and submit a BSA Adult Application by June 1st.
DAY CAMP “Wild Western Adventures”
When: Daily Monday August 8th to Friday August 12th
8:30-4:00 Monday-Thursday and 8:30-2:00 Friday
Where: Camp Spirit, Fogelsville PA
Why: To have Fun, of course! Archery, BB, Games, Crafts,
Special Guests, Mystery Surprises, Outdoor Skills, Water Fun
The Details:
Cub Scouts – $115 early fee by June 15th, $135 after June 15th, $145 walk-in
With Adult Volunteer- $60 early fee by June 15th, $80 after June 15th, $90 walk-in
Pixie- Non-Scout children of Staff Volunteers- $15 week
All registrations must be mailed with payment to Minsi Trails Council PO Box 20624 Lehigh Valley PA 18002-0624
Registration and Forms are available online. Please see www.minsitrails.com for details.
For more information contact Mrs. Broekhuis at 610-706-0894 or email Camp@lilylou.com.
Need based pack and council Camperships to assist with cost of resident camp and day camp are available. For more information, please call Mr. Broekhuis at 610-706-0894 or email Rob@robsplants.com
Pack Campership applications must be submitted by March 1st.
Council Campership applications are due April 1st.
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Pinewood derby rules
By MrHeckendorn | December 19, 2010
Hi everyone,
As we prepare for the race season which quickly follows the holidays, please find attached rules for the 2010 District Pinewood Derby
2011 Pinewood Derby NV District Rules
Happy Holidays
Darin Heckendorn
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hoagie sale
By MrHeckendorn | October 31, 2010
Hello Pack 72,
I have enclosed the order form for the hoagie sale that will occur in November. We have had great success with the hoagies and have had many requests for a repeat sale. Please remember that this is entirely voluntary and all of the profit money raised by your child will be deposited into his cub account.
I understand that we have just completed the popcorn sales and this is an exhausting time of year; so, if you are not interested in selling hoagies at this time, that is ok. We will possibly have another hoagie or ham/cheese sale in the spring which can also help fund your child’s account.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself via email.
Sincerely,
Michelle Cardinale
Hoagie spreedsheet
Den 9 Leader
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Fall Hikeoree/Camporee
By MrBroekhuis | September 7, 2010
Next month, on October 16th, the Boy Scouts will be hiking through Harrisburg in a big Hikeoree/Camporee event. Troop 72 will be going, leaving on Friday October 15th to camp out near Hershey, spending Saturday on the big hike through Harrisburg, and camping again overnight into Sunday. The Troop has invited us to come along, and camp one or two nights. We’re thinking it would work best to camp out with the Troop on Friday night and join them for the hike, to return on Saturday evening. You can also come for just the hike, but that means getting an early start on Saturday morning to arrive in Harrisburg on time.
Regardless of whether you camp out, this event counts towards the requirement for Arrow of Light “Visit a Boyscout-oriented outdoor activity” (page 64 in your Webelos handbook). For Webelos II, it will be one of only two or three opportunities to meet this requirement – so get it on your calendars now!
The cost for the Friday night camp-out and hike is $12 (if some of you want to stay the extra night, the cost would be $17). Cost for just the hike on Saturday is $3.
We’ll have more detailed information in October – for now, take a look at the flyer from Troop 72 and the Flyer from Minsi Trails Council.
Please discuss your plans for this weekend in your den meetings next week, and let me know no later than Sunday, September 19th if you plan to attend.
I hope many of you can make it – we’ll have great fun camping and hiking with the Boy Scouts!
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Protected: NV Cub Fall Event
By MrHeckendorn | September 7, 2010
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