Scouting – Texas Style

Please note: the February pack meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Feb. 25, 2010 at Northwest Park in Allandale. 7000 Ardath St., Austin, TX 78757.

There will be a brief Pack Meeting with recognitions and general announcements at the picnic tables next to the playscape at 7:00 PM. The Webelos II Crossover Ceremony will follow immediately thereafter, beginning at approximately 7:30 PM on the north side of the turtle pond. There is plenty of space for family, friends, guests, and dignitaries. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and flashlights.

Crossover Ceremony guests with accessibility concerns should park near the basketball court.

In case of rain, the meeting and the ceremony will be held at Sapp Hall in Highland Park Baptist Church. Any such change will be announced on the Pack 55 email list.

The Pack 55 Pinewood Derby will be Saturday, February 21st at HPBC Sapp Hall from 9am-2pm. All cars must go through registration open from 9-9:45am, and the race will start promptly at 10am.

There will be a preparation table outside registration with a calibrated scale so you can check your car weight before the official weigh-in at the registration table. No car modifications will be allowed at the registration table.

All cars must be official Scout Store cars. There are several key volunteer positions to be filled for this event. Please respond to stormvance@gmail.com if you can help.

1. The Derby Diner-orchestrating the production: acquiring supplies and volunteers
2. Track set-up at 6:30pm Friday the 20th
3. Registration table as scouts and families arrive- 8:45-10:00
4. Help during the race
5. Clean-up