Pack 393 Catfish Rodeo

When: Saturday, March 8, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (come by anytime during this period and stay as your schedule permits)

What: Fishing atGrant Street Catfish Pond, Bessemer, Exit #1 off I-459

Bring: Fishing rod with at least 15-pound test line (normal is 10) and a 5-gallon bucket (they have some buckets) or a stringer.

Cost: Filet $2.25 per pound (please donate for the Blue and Gold Banquet)

Wear: Pack t-shirt

Look for: Tagged fish – prizes at the Blue and Gold Banquet

All scouts of Pack 393 (including family members) are invited to participate in a fun day of fishing, followed by an evening fish fry and Blue & Gold Banquet at St Mark United Methodist Church.

Fishing will be at the Grant Street Catfish Farm and Pond. Their number is 205-481-9999. Directions: I-459 South towards Tuscaloosa and take exit #1. Go right at the exit for approximately 1.25 miles and take a left at Grant Street. The entrance will be on your left. Our group will have their own (non-public) fenced pond for the day.

How the Event Will Work: Each boy (and family member) is asked to participate by fishing at the Grant Street Catfish Pond in Bessemer. Per Grant Street rules, you are to keep and pay for all fish caught. The Grant Street Catfish staff will fillet your fish and charge you $2.25/lb on the whole fish weight. Please donate your catfish fillets this will defer the cost of purchasing fish.

Prizes: In addition to the largest fish, several catfish will be tagged with a special identifier. Whoever catches one of these fish will be awarded a prize!

What to Bring: Fishing pole(s) rigged with at least 15 lb. test line, cork/bobber, split shot sinker, and a medium hook.

You may also want to bring: Chairs, fishing pliers, extra tackle, landing net, cooler w/ice, drinks, snacks, sunscreen and a 5-gallon bucket or container to put the fish in.

What If It Rains: The event is on rain or shine. If we cannot fish due to lightening or severe rain, we will notify everyone.


Blue & Gold Banquet

When: Saturday, March 8, 6:00 pm (early)
Where: Not at Discovery at St Mark United Methodist Church on Columbiana Road
Food: Fried Catfish
Cost: Nothing (Let Den Leader know number attending)
Wear: Full Uniform
See: Arrow of Light Ceremony

Note that is is a - CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION:
The dinner and banquest will be at St Mark United Methodist Church (located on Columbiana Road just north of Hwy 31 in Hoover - 2901 Columbiana Road - 822-5980).
Dinner Menu: Fried Catfish, side dishes, dessert, and drinks.
Dinner Cost: $0 the Pack is covering the cost (but looking for donated fish).

The Greater Alabama Council Pinewood Derby will be May 10, 2008 at Barber Motorsports Park & Museum in Leeds. Registration begins at 10:30 and racing begins at 11:15. The Derby is for First Place District winners only at no charge. Trophies will be awarded in Tiger, Cub (Wolf and Bear), Webelos, and “Show Only” categories. Soft drinks and concessions will be on sale. Rules and specifications for the GAC Pinewood Derby are the same as those found in the Official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby kit.

These rules and specifications are:
CAR SPECIFICATIONS: Width- 2 and 3/4 inches; Length- 7 inches; Weight- not over 5 ounces; Width between wheels- 13/4 inches; Bottom clearance between the car and track- 3/8 inch.
RULES: Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited. The car shall not ride on springs. Only Official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby wheels and axles are permitted. Only Dry lubricant is permitted. Details, such as steering wheel and driver are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications. The car must be free wheeling, with no starting devices. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it may compete. If, at registration, a car does not pass inspection, the owner will be informed of the reason for failure, and will be given time within the official weigh-in time period to make the adjustment. After final approval, cars will not be reinspected unless the car is damaged in handling or in a race.

Along with these rules and specifications we ask that all Cubs and adults participate with a Scouting Spirit, a sense of fair play, and sportsmanship.
Best of luck to all racers in their District and the Council Derbies.

The Barber Motorsports Museum has floors of vintage motorcycles. I'm not a motorcycle buff, but it was an impressive collection.

2008 Barons Scout Night
What: Baseball game to enjoy for the whole family and camp out on the field at Regions ParkWhere: Regions Park (AKA-Hoover Met)When: Saturday, May 3rd (Gates open at 5:30 PM/Game starts at 7:05 PM)Cost: $10 per ticket for Homerun package /$6 for general admissionOther: All Scouts will receive a patchRSVP: Brad Hudson 988-3200 ext. 20/TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY THURSDAY, MAY 1st

Friday, January 18: DUMC - 5:30 - 8:30 PM
+ Set up track and check track and computer operation
+ Take down track and store
Friday, January 25: DUMC - 4:30 - 8:00 PM
+ PWD Car inspection and weigh-in - (4:30 - 6:30 PM)
+ Set up track and check track and computer for operation - (4:30 - 8:00 PM)
Saturday, January 26: DUMC - 7:30 - 4:00 PM
+ Races begin - 8:30 AM - Race start times are approximate. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before posted race times.


2008 Pinewood Derby Race Schedule

8:30 Tiger 1 - Haygood/Dinkel/Curtis
8:50 Tiger 2 - Gonzalez/Williams
9:10 Tiger RANK FINAL
9:30 Wolf - Bodden
9:50 Wolf - Smith/Thopay
10:10 Wolf RANK FINAL
10:30 Tiger/Wolf Akela/Sibling Combined Race
10:50 Bear - Fehler/Ng - Bear RANK FINAL
11:10 Webelos I - Carlisle/Casey
11:30 Webelos I - Rosato
11:50 Webelos I RANK FINAL
12:10 LUNCH Break
12:40 Webelos II - Eggers/Kent - Webelos II RANK FINAL
1:00 Bear/Webelos I/Webelos II/Akela/Sibling Combined Race
1:20 Akela/Sibling FINALS
1:50 Pack FINALS
2:30 AWARDS
3:00 Volunteer Clean-up

Click on the Calendar link on the right for our current activities.

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