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We also have a fun Summer meet-up this Wednesday evening –
We’ll meet at the Westerville Dairy Queen at 6:30. After grabbing some ice cream, we’ll head over to Hanby Park (the one behind the library with the splash pad and cool climbing structure). I hope to see you there!
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Come have your car designed and cut by experts near the field! Chat about race strategies and tactics, all needed to ensure a amazing time for the Scouts!
Don’t forget to bring your car kits!
(300 E College Ave, Westerville, OH 43081)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A9AE2CABF58-pinewood
What an amazing turnout, and success! Thanks to all the leaders!
Car Check-In/Registration – February 3th, 2023: 5pm – 7pm
To avoid long lines on race day, we will be checking in cars early – on Friday Febrary 3rd between 5pm – 7pm at Heritage.
RACE DAY FOOD: PreOrder here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxnsBe-mxhFIgOmMXUNWupPvwiJaLg5Acu7gU_Rl8hhYnrHg/viewform
When: Saturday, 10am – 2pm
Where: Room 230 at the Heritage Christian church
Car Registration number will be used during anonymous voting for the best design and computer tracking for race results. Car must display registration number on the front.
We need your help!
Please help us make this year’s Pinewood Derby a success!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A9AE2CABF58-202223
Race Rules
Please note that the axles, wheels, and car body must be made from the standard BSA kit provided to scouts. Also, your car must weigh 5.0 ounces or less. See the pack website for the full list of rules.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. See you Saturday!
Yours in Scouting,
Joe Hohman & The 2023 PWD Team
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Hi Pack 197,
Next Tuesday (8/30) is LAUNCH DAY – and I hope you’re ready to BLAST into the Scouting year! Please join us outside at Heritage (in the East parking lot area) from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM. We’ll plan to start promptly at 6:30 PM, so please be sure to arrive a little early so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
While the Scouts are building their rockets, I’m planning to hold a brief parent meeting where Jacob Dircksen (our new Committee Chair) and I will talk through some details for the year.
SUPPLIES & SET-UP HELPERS
We need some supplies to complete our rocket builds (duct tape, craft supplies, etc.) as well as some people to help set-up at 6:00 PM. Please sign-up here if you’re able to help.
PLEASE BRING
• An empty 2-Liter soda bottle for each Scout in your family.
• Folding Chairs
• Drinking Water
• Field Uniform (Class A)
RAINGUTTER REGATTA
Please save the date for the Raingutter Regatta on September 17th (2-5 PM)! If you’d like to purchase a sailboat kit online, you can pick it up at the pack meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
Yours in Scouting,
Joe Hohman
Cubmaster
Pack 197
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When: May 15th 5:30-8pm
Where: Westerville Community Center – Maple Rooms
Details
This is our Blue & Gold Celebration to recognize our Scouts for completing their rank awards and other accomplishments during the 2021-22 Scout year!
We are hosting the event in the Maple Room at the Westerville Community Center. Tickets will be available for purchase to bring the whole family, including extended family. Dinner is being catered by City Barbeque and there will be entertainment by Juggler, Matt Jergens. It’s going to be spectacular!
Fees (pay here)
adults: $13
youth (5-12): $9 pp
toddlers (2-4): $3 pp
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Race Day Schedule
Saturday February 5th
***IMPORTANT: Car Check-In/Registration Is Now ON SATURDAY***
Due to the high likelihood of bad weather tomorrow, we are proactively moving the race check-in to Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. We’d recommend arriving as close to 10 AM as possible to make sure we have enough time to get everyone registered.
Race Day Volunteers Needed!
We still have some volunteer positions open for race day. Please take a moment to see what’s available and sign-up to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4cada72da1fa7-20221
Race Day Schedule
10:00 AM – Car Registration
11:00 AM – Design Voting, Concessions Open
12:00 PM – Racing Begins
2:00 PM – Awards & Clean-Up
Live Streaming
We plan to stream the race on Zoom for any family members who can’t attend in person. You can share the link and passcode below to give others access the live stream:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j…F1Z05VUT09
Meeting ID: 871 5467 3317
Passcode: pack197
Race Rules
Please note that the axles, wheels, and car body must be made from the standard BSA kit provided to scouts. Also, your car must weigh 5.0 ounces or less. See the pack website for the full list of rules.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. See you Saturday!
Yours in Scouting,
Joe Hohman & The 2022 PWD Team
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Deer Haven Park this Saturday at 10am. (4184 Liberty Rd, Delaware)
Hello Pack 197 Families!
It’s been a very fun and busy week! We’ve had Valentine’s Day sledding, checked in and raced our Pinewood Derby cars, AND we have a virtual Pack Meeting on deck…but, we can’t close out February without our Monthly Family Hike!
We’ll be meeting at Deer Haven Park this Saturday at 10am. (4184 Liberty Rd, Delaware) The weather will be warming up this week…so it’s a great time to join other families in the great outdoors!
Once again we will be taking advantage of the Delaware Preservation Parks Letterbox Adventure…but adding our own spin on it! Our guided hike will be about 1 mile long and culminate in Scouts finding the “treasure box” with the bead for their hiking stick, and a small prize.
And, as always, whether this is your 1st family hike or your 5th…all are welcome. The guided hike file will be sent later in the week, and we will have hiking stick supplies on hand if your Scout is missing any pieces!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at steponmeg@yahoo.com.
(more about Hiking Club)
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VOTING is NOW OPEN! Have fun! We’ll close voting FRIDAY NIGHT!
2021 Pinewood Derby Race – VOTING
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| Car Check-in | Feb 18th (signup sheet) |
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Race Day Schedule
Saturday February 20th
9:45am Slide show of entered cars begins
10am Lions & Tigers races begin
10:30 Wolves races begin
11:00 Bears races begin
11:45 Webelos races begin
12:15 Arrow of Light races begin
1pm Recap, Design Awards, & Pack Finals
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Date: 01/30/2021 (Sat.) – Pick a slot in this signup sheet!
Need help cutting your car? Need guidance from steady hands?
Pick a slot and come learn from each other, it’ll be fun!
NOTES: Mask is required and social distancing will be enforced. Please have the cuts you want marked on your car prior to arriving for the event.
more information: https://westervillepack197.org/2021-pinewood-derby/
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| Virtual Design Clinic | Jan 25th @ 6:30PM |
| Car Cutting Clinic | Jan 30th (signup sheet) |
| Car Check-in | Feb 18th (signup sheet) |
| Race Day | Feb 20 – Tune In Virtually |
This event is quickly approaching, and the boys are getting excited!
By now you should have received your cars, if you did not please contact your Den Leader and they will assist.
Hints and Tricks – by Mr Chris Smiley (HOT HOT HOT!)
More Details: https://westervillepack197.org/2021-pinewood-derby/