Cub Camping Opportunities - Cub Adventure Weekends are coming to Camp Comer the last two weekends of April for more information and a registration form click on http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=32970

Cub Scout Day Camp is July 21-25, see for more information http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=537&id=32971


"WHACKY" WEDNESDAY - The National Scout Shops will be Whacking prices each 3rd Wednesday of the month during 2008. Check out "Whacky" Wednesday at your local Scout Shop - some items will be cut as much as 60%. Items must be in stock to qualify for sale price.


PINEWOOD DERBY NEWS- 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.


2008 Barons Scout Night

What: Baseball game to enjoy for the whole family and camp out on the field at Regions Park

Where: 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 admission

Other: All Scouts will receive a patch

RSVP: Brad Hudson 988-3200 ext. 20/TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY THURSDAY, MAY 1st


Family Fun Zone & Outdoor Show at BJCC - The following is not a scout sponsored event, but a FLW representative made a presentation on this at the Scout Leaders Roundtable meeting. They are looking for scouts to attend in uniform. Scouts will be recognized on the main stage at 3:30 on Sunday (their website is www.fantasyfishing.com, but I did not see it had any info on the local events).

Fishing – Family Fun Zone and Outdoor show at BJCC April 5-6 (noon - 6:00 P.M.)

Free Admission

Free Rods and Reels for Children 14 and under on 4/6

Free fishing-themed games and activities including Ranger boat simulators, the National Guard challenge, trout pond, and climbing walls