We had yet another fantastic turn-out at this year’s Pinewood Derby. There were amazingly creative and futuristic cars, sleek innovations, shiny aerodynamic speedsters (and drivers with questionably attained licenses).

William, Neil and Simar took home the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, respectfully, for their speedy inventions! These Pack 104 gearheads outdid themselves this year! Thanks again to this year’s organizers and volunteers, Thuy, RJ, John, Candace, Aubrey, Nikki and Christopher and anyone else who pitched in to make this year’s event a great success.

As this year’s AOL Den bridged to Boy Scouts, several Pack 104 alumni participated in the ceremony and welcomed them to Troop 24.  Congratulations to the members of Den 5!  It’s been a joy watching your growth and achievement over the years as Cub Scouts, and we wish you all the best in the next stage of their Scouting careers.

THE BIG EVENT

The 2018 Pinewood Derby will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday, April 13 in the Camp Herms Lodge.

WEIGH-IN & REGISTRATION

Weigh-in and registration will be held at the Camp Herms Craft Shack on:

Wednesday, April 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. **CARS MUST BE REGISTERED BY 8:00 PM ON APRIL 11 IN ORDER TO COMPETE ON FRIDAY**

WORKSHOPS

Workshops provide an opportunity for Scouts and Akelas to use our Pack-owned power tools, get a sneak-peek at what other Scouts are working on, and receive pointers and tips from other Scouts, Akelas and our resident experts Steve and RJ. All Scouts are welcome to attend any or all of the scheduled workshops.

Workshops are planned for the following dates:

Tuesday, March 27 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

All workshops will be held in the Craft Shack at Camp Herms. Attendance is optional and there’s no need to RSVP – just drop in.

DESIGN COMPETITION

In addition to the races, Scouts will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite cars in the following categories:

1. Best Scout Spirit
2. Best Design
3. Best Detailing/Painting
4. Best Use of Accessories
5. Funniest Car
6. Most Futuristic
7. Most Original
8. Most Realistic

A certificate will be awarded to the car which receives the most votes in each category, so be creative!

Webelos Den 3 (the Hawks) visited a meeting of our sister unit Troop 104 on Monday at the Korematsu Middle School Gymnasium.  The older scouts taught the Cubs some new knots and all the boys got to bring home wooden knot boards with their handiwork attached.

Pack 104 marched in the City of El Cerrito’s Centennial Parade along with Troop 104 and local Girl Scout groups.  Watch the video (Pack 104 is at 16:10 in it)

Photos from our June 2017 Pack Meeting, including:

• making ‘shrinkydink’ messages for the City’s Centennial Time Capsule,
• graduation for all the boys
• plus the Unit Leader Award of Merit for our outgoing Cubmaster, RJ Lane.

Pictures from our March 2017 Arrow of Light awards ceremony

Cakes! Everyone loves them and the world could use more cakes. And now you can do your part. Pack 104 is having a bake off. Bake and decorate a cake and bring it to the Blue and Gold dinner. Pack 104 will auction your cake and proceeds will help fund our Pack. Get Crazy with the decorations. Make it big. Make it small. Make a cake!

Promotional hand out photo of a cake shaped like a unicorn by Brian Stevens of Crazy Cakes. CREDIT: Brian Stevens/ CRAZY CAKES. Received 11/01/10 for 1103crazycakes.