206: Pack Events 2012 Chief Seattle Program and Training Conference October 20, 2012 Learn the secrets of staging a Blue & Gold banquet, bottle rock-et launch, rain gutter regatta, space derby, and pinewood derby. Learn how to maximize fun & participation and promote Scouting values and positive competition. Get ideas to keep within the tightest of budgets and preserve your sanity!

Who Am I? David Langrock | david.langrock@gmail.com Cubmaster Pack 679 – Sammamish, WA Alpine District – Chief Seattle Council

What I’m Going to Cover Pack Event Essentials General Event Planning Specific Event Tips

What’s the key ingredient of EVERY memorable pack event?

F-U-N!

Fun with a Purpose. PLEASE check one or more of the following Purposes of Cub Scouts: Character Development Spritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship and Fitness Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievement Friendly Service Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts

Keep It Simple. (this slide intentionally left simple)

NALP (Plan backwards)

? Write your Event Summary first.

What worked Last Year? Partner with Last Year’s Lead Read Last Year’s Event Summary Use Last Year’s Event Plan

What has worked for others? District Roundtable USScouts.org Baloo’s Bugle Discussion Forums Other Pack Websites

Divide & Conquer Enlist Help from other Parents Split Events into Stations and Subgroups

Annual Event Schedule Calendar your Events annually Assign a Lead + Partner & Budget Publish Schedule w/Updates Establish Volunteer Expectations

Start with Plan. Simple. Fun.

Blue & Gold

What Is Blue & Gold? Celebrates BSA’s Birthday in February Banquet Appreciation for Leaders / Adult Helpers Entertainment Crossover Ceremony Slide Show / Movie of last Year Other Ideas…

B&G Banquet Catering – Can be Expensive Pot Luck Cake Contest A-E: Salads F-M: Main Courses N-R: Sides S-Z: Desserts Cake Contest

Decorations Festive – It’s A Birthday Party! Craft opportunity for one or more dens Dens Can Create Special Table Centerpieces

Entertainment Storytellers Magicians Music Groups Martial Arts Comedians Professionals not required… Cub Scouts are cheaper and more FUN! (Webelos Showman Pin Anyone?)

Crossover Arrow Of Light (Webs  Boy Scouts) Badge of Rank (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webs) Face Painting Ceremony

Pinewood Derby Pinewood Derby

Competition Style Organic – i.e. boy-run Structured Race Classes – dens, packs, siblings, adults

Track Build (http://www.rahul.net/mcgrew/derby/track/) Buy (www.pinewoodderbytrack.com) $400-$2,000 Rent (www.rentmytrack.com) ~$150

Kit Building At home with mom/dad/grandpa Pack/Den sponsored Workshops Day of the Event

Prizes Participation Certificates Trophies / Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd by Pack, Den, Race Class Design awards (coolest car, best race car, best scout themed, etc.)

Raingutter Regatta Raingutter Regatta

RGR Track Build (www.derbytalk.com) Buy ($25 inflatable at scout shop)

RGR Kits Single Hull Trimaran

Bottle Rocket Launch

Bottle Rocket Launch Aquapod $30 on thinkgeek.com No Kit to Assemble Great Recruiting Event Powered with Bicycle Pump

Space Derby

Space Derby Build your own track Kits – Similar to PWD Use automatic propeller winder and practice!

Other Events Paper Airplane Derby Carnival Night Northwest Fly Fishermen (www.northwestflyfisherman.com) Tandy Leather Leathercrafting (www.tandyleatherfactory.com)

Plan. Simple. Fun.