January At A Glance
Check the calendar and your email for details

Sunday, January 3 :
Pinewood Derby Cutout Day
See Details Below

Saturday, January 23 :
Pinewood Derby; DHS Commons;
Times Vary -- See Below

Monday, January 11:
Leader Meeting: DHS: 7 pm

Monday, January 25 :
Pack Meeting: 7 pm: DHS

Pinewood Derby Is This Month! Check Below for all the Details!

Need to Know What's Going On? Click on a link to find out more!!	Pinewood Derby Info Leader Training Pack Meeting Information Leader Information Activities for Your Scouts 2009 Pinewood Derby Results

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Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! Pack 530 Pinewood Derby Saturday, January 23, 2010 9 am - Noon: Registration First Race Starts at 1:00 pm
Click Here for Official Rules	Click Here for Last Years' Winners in Both Speed and Showmanship Click here for a photo slideshow of last year's Pinewood Derby!	Contact Richard Blomgren for Questions
Race Details:   REGISTRATION INFORMATION ALL CARS MUST BE REGISTERED THE DAY OF THE RACE AND MUST PASS INSPECTION TO BE ENTERED (REFERENCE RACE RULES) All cars must be registered by noon to be entered in the race There will be a "work" station for minor adjustments if needed to pass inspection RACE TIMES Note: All race times are approximate. You do not have to be present to race or win. 1:00 pm: TIGERS: TROPHIES awarded at 2:00 pm or when all tigers have complete the race 2:30 pm: WOLF/BEARS: TROPHIES awarded at 3:30 pm or when all WOLF/BEARS have complete the race 4:30 pm: WEBELOS: TROPHIES awarded at 5:30 pm or when all WEBELOS have complete the race SIBLINGS: Immediately following the WEBELOS awards ADULTS: Immediately following Siblings (no awards; only bragging rights) TROPHIES EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD TIGERS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE in Speed and in Showmanship WOLF/BEARS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE in Speed and in Showmanship WEBELOS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE in Speed and in Showmanship 18 TOTAL WINNERS' TROPHIES  DEN CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY A DEN NEEDS 3 SCOUTS ENTERED IN RACE TO QUALIFY 3 FASTEST SPEEDS FROM EACH DEN ARE AVERAGED NOTE: THE MORE SCOUTS FROM YOUR DEN WHO ENTER, THE  BETTER THE CHANCES OF HAVING 3 FAST CARS ALL SCOUT NAMES FROM THE WINNING DEN ARE INCLUDED ON THE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY EACH SCOUT ENTERED FROM WINNING DEN WILL RECEIVE AN INDIVIDUAL DEN TROPHY TO KEEP THE WINNING DEN KEEPS CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY UNTIL END OF YEAR THEN RETURNS FOR NEXT YEARS' RACE DISTRICT RACE DISTRICT RACE ONLY INCLUDES TWO LEVELS TIGER CUBS & CUB SCOUTS (COMBINATION OF WOLF, BEAR, AND WEBELOS) THE PACK WILL DETERMINE WHICH CARS ADVANCE FROM THE WOLF/BEAR AND WEBELOS RANKS TO THE DISTRICT RACE FOR SHOWMANSHIP REFRESHMENTS Concessions sold throughout the day with all proceeds going directly to Pack 530 Concessions typically include: Donuts, juice, coffee and hot chocolate in the morning and pizza, chips, candy and soft drinks in the afternoon Come hungry! Some Key Points to Remember: You must use the axles that come with the kit: No lathe turned or solid one piece axles will be allowed All four wheels must contact track, i.e. turn when rolled on a flat surface Modifications to wheels are not allowed (other than removal of ridges)

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Leaders:

• Next Leader Meeting: Monday, JANUARY 11; 7 pm; Dacula High School
• Please make sure someone from you den is present to represent your den.
• Pinewood Derby information is very important and we want every den to receive the correct information in a timely manner

 

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JANUARY Pack Meeting

• Monday, January 25
• 7 pm
• Dacula High School Commons Area
• Theme: Power Up

 

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Pack 530 Pinewood Derby
2009

The Results Are In!

Congratulations to Den 4

Pack 530 Pinewood Derby Champions for 2009!
Awesome Job Cub Scouts!

Click here for official results!

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Things to do in January/February

Snow Tubing at Scaly Mountain. Must be 42 inches or taller and 4 years old to ride. Kiddie slope open for young tubers. Snow availability depends on the weather -- call or check the website before going. www.scalymountain.com. 828-526-3737

Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain. Now through March, 2010. Space is limited so check the web site for details and make reservations. www.stonemountainpark.com

Indoor Swimming at Bogan Park Pool. Shake off the winter blues with some "summer" fun at Bogan Park's indoor swimming pool and water park. Check the web site for times and prices. Click the Aquatics link at www.gwinnettparks.com.

Movies and More. January 29, 2010. 6 pm - Midnight. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Center. Beat the wihter blues and join us for a night of entertainment. enjoy inflatables and crafts until 6:30 pm -- then stay for a family friendly movie in the gym. Concessions available for a small fee. All ages welcome; $5 per person. Pre registration required. Call 770-822-5450 and use Code: RJCC14100.

Sealed with a Kiss. February 1 - 11, 2010. Drop in from 10 am to 6 pm. Rhodes Jordan Community Center. make and take Valentine cards for your family and friends. For each card you make you will create an extra card for Senior meals on Wheels recepients! Ages 5 and up. $1 per card (Meals on Wheels cards are free!). Call 770-822-5414.

Kids' Night Out. February 2, 2010. 5:30 - 9 pm. Bogan Park Aquatics Center. Swim, play games and make crafts! Bring your bathing suit and towel. Ages 6 - 10; $10 per person. Pre registration required. Call 770-614-2060 and use Code: BPCC14197.

Mix and Match Craft Day. Febraury 20, 2010. 10:30 - Noon. Bogan Park Community Center. It's a craft extravaganza! Kids can make an unlimited number of assorted crafts. Ages 5 - 12. $8 per person. Pre registration required. Call 770-614-2060 and use Code: BPCC14100.

AMA Supercross at the Georgia Dome. Saturday, February 26, 2010. Tickets as low as $10 in advance. The smell of exhaust, the whine of the motors, and the cheers of adoring Tread heads will fill the Ga. Dome as it plays host to thsi particualr AMA Supercorss Series Motorcross Race. Visit www.gadome.com for more information.

134th Edition Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Philips Arena. February 17 - 27. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster. www.philipsarena.com

Gladiators Hockey. January 2, 8, 9, 10, and 16. www.gwinnettcenter.com

Winter Jam 2010 and Gwinnett Arena. Christian Music's Largest Annual Tour. Sunday, January 17, 2010. $10 at the door -- no advanced tickets. Doors open at 5 pm. Pre Show starts at 5:20. Show Ends at Approximately 10:20 pm. Line up includes: Third Day, newsBoys, NewSong, Tenth Avenue North, Fireflight, Sidewalk Profits, and more. Guest Speaker: Tony Nolan. www.gwinnettcenter.com

For more activities all over North Georgia check out: www.n-georgia.com. You will be amazed at all the activities available to you and your family. Remember, this includes areas all over North Georgia, so some traveling might be required.

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