The 2017 Pine Wood Derby has concluded.  What a great race!  All of our scouts, siblings, families, friends and leaders had a lot of fun!

Special thanks go out to all of the volunteers who helped setup the event, worked the event and cleaned up after the event.  In my six years of leading this event this was the smoothest PWD ever!  It was hard to believe that it was smoother than last year’s!  This success is credited to all of the volunteers and scouts who showed tremendous character during this, at times very competitive event.

What a great race!  All of our scouts, siblings, families, friends and leaders had a lot of fun!

Special thanks go out to all of the volunteers who helped setup the event, worked the event and cleaned up after the event.  This year's event this was the smoothest PWD ever!  It was hard to believe that it was smoother than last year’s!  This success is credited to all of the volunteers and scouts who showed tremendous character during this, at times very competitive event.

We had a few special results during this year’s event. 

• The races were the FASTEST we have ever seen.  
• The average heat speeds looks like a roller coaster, dropping 8 to 9 mph from heat to heat and then building back up over the next few heats.  
• During the Adult/sibling races we had a couple of siblings that had average speeds that would have placed in this year’s PWD.    Pack 788 scouts better watch out in the future!    

Ideas are already being discussed to make next year’s PWD even better experience for our Scouts.  If you have any suggestions, please email them to your leaders.  They will pass them along to the next year's Race Commissioner.

IT WAS A BLAST ……. THANK YOU AGAIN!  <<< SEE ATTACHED AWARDS REPORT >>>

The Scouting Year is starting again and there are lots of important dates and information coming your way. Please read the announcements on the weekly email carefully, take note of and write down the upcoming events/dates, and visit the website (pack788.org) for everything you need to know.

If family is attending the camp out, be prepared for an awesome experience!

A couple of important reminders:

   The weather forecast for the Sherando area this weekend includes some rain. Please remember to bring rain gear. 

   Class A uniforms are required for the Grand Caverns tour.

   Class B uniforms (yellow pack t-shirts) are required for all other activities.

   If you are planning to fish, be advised that a freshwater fishing license AND and trout fishing license are required for all anglers 16 years of age or older.

The Spring Family Campout

We are confirmed for the group campsite @ Staunton River State Park campground

(http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/staunton-river.shtml#general_information) @ Scottsburg, VA for May 15th - 17th.

To sign up, go to:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/409044DADAE28A57-reserve/19442787

PACK 788

Now that we have had our Blue & Gold banquet, in which we experienced 100% advancement, there is still a lot of scouting left this year. 

Leadership is planning a whole bunch of fun activities!  They are listed below for your convenience;

April 27^th                 -           Our last Pack Meeting

May 4, 11, 18^th       -           Den Meetings

May 15^th thru 17^th   -           Family Spring Campout (more details coming)

May 29^th                 -           Family Picnic (scouting year-end)

June 26^th                -           TBD (we are working on a very fun event, may require earlier rescheduling)

So keep your schedules clear for these exciting events!

Scout Night at Arena Racing – Saturday, December 7, 2013

This is not a Pack 788 sponsored event.  Get your tickets by Dec 4^th directly with Arena Racing via online, form or call.  See form below for more information.

Scout Night at Harlem Globetrotters – Tuesday, December 31, 2013

This is not a Pack 788 sponsored event.  Get your tickets by Dec 20^th directly with Harlem Globetrotters via online, form or call.  See form below for more information.