1. 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!

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

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

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

5. F-U-N!

6. 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

7. Keep It Simple. (this slide intentionally left simple)

8. NALP
(Plan backwards)

9. ?
Write
your
Event Summary
first.

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

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

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

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

14. Start with
Plan.
Simple.
Fun.

15. Blue & Gold

16. 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…

17. 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

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

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

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

21. Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby

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

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

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

25. 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.)

26. Raingutter Regatta
Raingutter Regatta

27. RGR Track
Build (
Buy ($25 inflatable at scout shop)

28. RGR Kits
Single Hull
Trimaran

29. Bottle Rocket Launch

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

31. Space Derby

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

33. Other Events Paper Airplane Derby Carnival Night
Northwest Fly Fishermen (
Tandy Leather Leathercrafting (

34. Plan.
Simple.
Fun.