Thursday, 20th November 2008.

Welcome

Welcome to Marietta, Georgia Cub Scouts Pack 1776!

We are sponsored by St. Ann’s Catholic Church located at 4905 Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30062. While we are sponsored by the Church, we invite Scouts and families of all faiths to join.

Our Mission: …a quality, fun-filled program for boys in grades one through five, designed to develop responsible citizenship and strong moral character through physical, intellectual, social and spiritual growth in accordance with the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

We meet as a Pack once a month, usually on the second Friday night 7 to 8PM primarily to recognize Scouts advancement and awards. Dens meet an additional time or two and we participate in numerous activities. Please see our Calendar.

We have two purposes: to teach values and have fun. While the former may be the most important to parents and to the boys in the long run, we recognize that no boy ever joined Scouting to improve his values, they join to have fun. We strive to teach values in a fun manner.

So now that we’ve joined, where do I buy scouting materials? The Atlanta Area Council South on 75 – Exit Windy Hill – Straight through the light – At the next light on the opposite corner is the Scout Office and the Atlanta Area Council. Their address and phone number are 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 770.989.8820

To join our email lists for both Parents and/or Leaders, click one of these links to receive pack email. Note: Each DEN has an email list as well. See your den leader for details.

For more information about Pack 1776, please email our Registration Coordinator info@gapack1776.com or call 404-536-0394

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Pinewood Derby

 WHAT ARE THE RULES & RACE PROCEDURES?

Rules and procedures cover general guidelines, car construction rules, rules for the different competitions (i.e. Best Design, Fastest Car, etc.,) car weigh-in and registration, and Derby day procedures.

It also includes tips, techniques, sportsmanship hints, and other information for your families.

Pack 1776 Pinewood Derby Rules:

1.  All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.  The inspection points are as follows:

  • The car must have been made during the current year (the year in which the derby is held).
  • The width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾  inches (outside of wheel to outside of wheel).
  • The length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
  • There shall be at least 1 ¾  inches separation along the entire center length of car (inside of wheel to inside of wheel).
  • The distance from the bottom of the car to the bottom of the wheels shall be at least 3/8 inch.
  • The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
  • Axles, wheels and body wood shall be as provided in the kit.  Only official BSA wheels are acceptable.  Wheels can be sanded or shaved to remove surface imperfections, but the treads must be left flat.
  • Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.
  • The car shall not ride on any kind or type of springs.
  • All details added must be within length, width and weight limits.
  • The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
  • No loose materials of any kind (such as lead shot) are allowed in the car.
  • Lubricants must be dry on the axle at race time. Wet, oily, or greasy axles are not allowed. Over-application of lubricant which results in excessive shedding onto the track is not allowed. Approved lubricants include (but are not limited to) graphite, Teflon, and Nyloil.

2.  Once registered, a car is not allowed to be handled by the owner, unless otherwise directed, until the race is complete.  Repairs, if required, will be performed by the race committee with permission of the car owner.

3.  If a car leaves the track, runs out of its lane, interferes with another car, loses an axle, etc., the heat will be rerun.  If the same car gets into trouble on the second run, the contestant is disqualified and automatically loses that race.  If, on the second run, another car is interfered with, the heat will be run a third time but without the disqualified car.

Click Here for tips on building a super fast car!


Webelos - Turkey Feast

Attached is information related to another Boy Scout event with Troop 1776 that we are all invited to and is located at Lake Allatoona (relatively close by!).  Please plan to attend this event, at least for the day on Saturday the 22nd.  Please RSVP to Scott Harris or me by November 14th (pack meeting) with completed form.  Please also bring payment, $10 for lunch and dinner or $7 for dinner only per person.  I will plan to camp during the weekend. Please click on attached link for directions to the Camp Allatoona campsite, (A.k.A. Aquatics Base). http://www.campallatoona.org/maps.html

YIS - Patrick Solomon

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How can I help?

The Pack Committee are those registered and non-registered leaders who perform specific duties outside of the Dens + the Den Leaders. You can volunteer for any of these, training is provided! The committee usually meets the Sunday night prior to a Pack meeting.

 Our Committee positions are:

  • Cub Master & Assistants
  • Committee Chair
  • Treasurer
  • Sponsoring organization representative

Other positions that are one-time, infrequent or short term duties:

  • Popcorn Sales coordinator
  • Camping coordinator
  • Religious awards coordinator
  • Email coordinator
  • Web Master
  • Various special event coordinators for things that come up (e.g. Scout night with the Braves, Scout Show tickets, etc.)

2008 Family Camp Video (Thanks Mike Menn!!)