Baden-Powell

District Calendar

November 2008
6)	Commissioner Staff Meeting, 5:30 pm, Scout Service Center
6)	District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Scout Service Center
13)	Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm, Atherton United Methodist Church
December 2008
4)	Commissioner Staff Meeting, 5:30 pm, Scout Service Center
4)	District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Scout Service Center
11)	Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm, Atherton United Methodist Church

Pinewood Derby Clinic

Want to learn from the pros?  Need help building your car?  Are you a new Cubmaster and have no clue on what to do?  Then you need to bring your Pack to the Pinewood Derby Clinic.

Mom/Dad/Guardian and scouts working together!          
Design your pattern (template)                                         
Paint Tips!                                                                         
Review the rules!
Building Tips!
Speed Tips!

Access to tools: Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Dremel Motors, Etc…Cutting, Shaping, Sanding, Polishing Axles and More!

If you would like to bring some of your tools and help be an instructor/helper, contact Marc Corcoran at 810-744-0295

 1. All cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race.  The inspection points are as follows:

A.  The car must have be made this year (‘08)    
B.  The car can not be longer than 7 inches         
C.  Only Pinewood kit parts can be used              
D.  The car can not ride on springs                        
E.    No loose materials of any kind                        
F.  The car can not be wider than 2 3/4 inches
G.  The car can not weigh more than 5 ounces
H.  No wheel bearings, washers, and bushings
I.   No starting devices (e.g. motors, rockets etc.)
J.   Any details added must be within measurements

When:  Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 from 10 am - 2 pm
                           
Where:  Knaphide Truck Equipment
1200 South Averill Ave.
Flint, MI 48503
(just north of Averill and Lapeer Intersection)

Cost:  ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

Webelos Winter Weekend

Webelos Winter Weekend (W.W.W.) will be held January 10th - 11th at Camp Holaka.  First and second year Webelos may attend.  Join us in having lots of fun!  Join us in the chilling activities such as snow sledding and ice-fishing (disclaimer-if there is any ice) the boys will have the ability to earn their SCIENTIST PIN! 

 Check-in on Saturday morning at 8:00 am with opening scheduled for 9:00 am.  Eat breakfast before you come, and all Webelos Scouts must bring a sack lunch!  Dinner and a cracker barrel will be served Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning.  Check out will be on Sunday at 10:30 am!

 It’s only $25 per person! ($30 for late registration beginning December 24, 2008)  Due to the overwhelming success in past years, we are limiting the number of Scouts to the first 100.  Sign up fast!  For questions contact Matt Lawrence at 810-653-7287.

District Dinner

District dinner on Saturday, March 7, 2009, fellowship at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm, and Program at 7:00 pm.

Bring your appetites, and find out who our award recipients are, along with our surprise guest speaker!

Turn in nominations for those that have done an outstanding job in your unit.

“A Scout Is Reverent” Hike

A NEW event for 2009, “A Scout Is Reverent” Hike will tour 12 local area churches.  At each church “stop”, Scouts will learn a specific point of the SCOUT LAW as it is taught in the religion or denomination of that particular church.  Each church along the bike route will be of a different secular denomination taking advantage of the religious teachings and vast diversity of our City.  It promises to be a GREAT experience for ALL Scouts. 

This premiere event will be held Saturday, June 6, 2009 in and around Downtown Flint.  ALL Cub and Boy Scouts are encouraged to attend a very special, fun and educational activity.

The fun will begin with check-in on Saturday morning at 8:00 am in the First Presbyterian Church Parking Lot with opening scheduled for 9:00 am at First Pres.  Make sure you eat breakfast before you come, and all Scouts are encouraged to dress for the weather, bring plenty of water and a sack lunch to be consumed along the bike route!  The Hike plans to conclude around 1:00 pm. In the First Pres. Parking Lot.  Cost is $5.00 if you register by May 22, 2009…..$7.00 late registration from May 23 until June 3rd.

All Scouts will receive a uniquely designed commemorative patch for participating!

For questions contact Rev. Harry Prince at 810-742-6368.

Refund and Transfer Policy

A written request with a brief explanation for the cancellation must be sent to the Tall Pine Council Service Center. The request should be received by the Service Center at least 3 weeks prior to the camp, activity, or event start date. A 10 percent (minimum $5.00) administration fee will be withheld from the refund. Refund requests received after the camp, activity, or event will be denied (extentuating circumstances may be the only exception). Transferring fees from one person to another is permissible before the event. The Tall Pine Council should be notified in writing of all transfers. This cancellation / refund policy was effective January 1, 1998, and supercedes any prior cancellation / refund policy of the Tall Pine Council, BSA.

Attention Scoutmasters & Cubmasters!

The Tall Pine Council is in need of your e-mail addresses. With e-mail being an effective way to communicate information quickly, it is necessary that we get your e-mail address as soon as possible.

If you could please e-mail Anthony Watson (anwatson@bsamail.org) with the following information we would grately appreciate it:

• Your Name
• Pack/Troop/Crew Number
• Your Position Title
• Your Email Address