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Pack Meeting 19-NOV-09 (Roger Wilco, Mr. Bell)

Hello...Our pre-project was making telephone from string and plastic cups. Then we learned a little about sound and the inventor of the phone, Mr. Alexander Graham Bell. We built a real telephone from some old speakers, some pieces of wood and some wire. The cupcake treats were fantastic! "Hello... Can you hear me?"
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Pack Meeting 05-NOV-09 (Mouse Boat)

Yuck...We built boats at this meeting. Not just sailing boats, but POWER boats... Mouse trap powered boats to be more specific. These little crafts, built by the boys (with a little help) were able to travel about 10 feet down the track on a single wind up. Check out the pictures and the video to watch them go...  
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Pack Meeting 22-OCT-09 (Halloween Spook-tacular)

Yuck...Pumpkins and Bats, and Ghoul Hands oh my! The guts of a thousand pumpkins were strone from one side of the gym to the other as a band of "Ghoul Scouts" attacked the poor holiday gourds with knives and spoons. Poor pumpkins... they never stood a chance.  
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Pack Meeting 17-OCT-09 (Rocket Launch)

RocketWe normally do a Rocket Launch in the summer but we were all to busy this year. Instead we waited until it got cold and grey... (48 degrees N. Wind @ 5-10 mph) We built our rockets outside, huddled around heaters. We cooked smores and built display stands for our rockets. Even though it was cold and windy we were able to launch and only lost 1 rocket. (Sorry Matt...)
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Pack Meeting 24-SEP-09 (Progress Towards Ranks/Banner)

FleurWe learned about levers (both big an small) and then used them to create our Progress Towards Ranks Badges, to make Rank Buttons and to build a Rank Banner to help us check off our achievements as we complete them. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Camping Trip 20-AUG-09 (Rock Cut State Park)

Two BudsRain, rain, go away.. we just want to camp today. No amount of rain could keep these hearty scouts from camping. We cooked supper over camp stoves and ran around between the rain drops. We went on a night hike and a cleanup hike the next morning. We were pleasantly surprised to find only a handful of garbage on the trails.
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Pack Meeting 21-MAY-09 (Blue and Gold)

GlidersWhat a great year... We ate chicken, and a pot-luck dinner while we watched a slide show of all the pictures and videos taken during the year. We were so busy eating, we forgot to take pictures of the table decorations. After the award ceremony, we ran off all that food by throwing gliders around the parking lot. A big thank you to all the parents for making this year great!
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Pack Meeting 07-MAY-09 (Mother's Day Special)

Mom's DayWe started the meeting by building Mother's Day Cards from kits that Mrs. Gates put together. The main project was a Flower Vase that we etched with special chemicals. Then we made tissue paper flowers. Happy Mother's Day! (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 23-APR-09 (Benjamin's Kite)

Putting on the FLASH.On June 15th, 1752 in Philadelphia PA., Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm in a famous experiment with electricity. We built and flew (not very high) a  recreation of the classic diamond kite. Although lightening was not seen, we were all struck with fun and frustration (darn nylon string).  (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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District Pinewood Derby 18-APR-09

My Car.The District wide Pinewood Derby was held at Pecatonica High School. Although no one won their division, we had several boys proceed to the semi-finals. We'll get them next year...
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Pack Meeting 09-APR-09 (Pantograph)

Putting it together.A pantograph is a mechanical linkage connected in a special manner based on parallelograms so that the movement of one specified point is an amplified version of the movement of another point... At least that's what the dictionary says... (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 26-MAR-09 (Scrap Booking)

Working with Mom.Gail and Rick Edge graciously invited us into their home and provided us with all of the materials to create some really cool Scrap Books. The boys really enjoyed all of the pasting, and cutting, and sticking. The Scrap Books were cool too. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 12-MAR-09 (Cigar Box Guitar)

Too COOL.Sunglasses were mandatory for this waaay cool Pack Meeting. We built egg shaped shakers and Custom Cigar Box Guitars. Then we sang the "Blues" all night long. Actually, they kicked us out at 8:30 but you know what I mean... (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 26-FEB-09 (Pinewood Derby)

Ready to roll.On your mark... Get ready... Set... Go! The main event was the Pinewood Derby, but we also made "Coffee Can Clompers" and romped and stomped through the gym. I saw more than a few parents walking on cans this night.  (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 12-FEB-09 (Hammer Time)

Putting it together.We went on a field trip to Reg-Ellen Machine Tool and learned about Computer Numeric Controlled Machines. (CNC) We watched a computer designed part actually being manufactured. Thank you Mr. Brian, Mr. Goober and Mr. Turner. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 22-JAN-09 (MODÈLE MÉCANIQUE)

Bending Wire.MODÈLE MÉCANIQUE is French for Mechanical Model. We build a waving hand that moved by turning a "crankshaft" that moved a "pitman" that pushed a wire hand that revolved around a shaft. Lots of wire bending that resulted in a lot of fun. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 08-JAN-09 (Building Boxes)

Sanding Handles.We got to use a drill press, a jig saw, an osolating drum sander, and a pneumatic brad nailer to create some wooden boxes with a secret slider door. In case you were wondering... no fingers were injured during the making of these boxes. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 11-DEC-08 (Building Snowmen- Indoors)

Snowmen and Scouts.We thought that we were going to have to haul all of the snow from the parking lot into the gym. How else would we be able to build a snowman indoors.... Instead we built these Snowmen door stops from paving bricks. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 20-NOV-08 (C.A.M.P. System)

Talking Turkey.Cub Scout Activated Multiply Projectile (C.A.M.P.) System is a device that is capable of shooting plastic rockets, Nerf bullets and foam ear plugs and is also a "Popper"... It should not be confused with a gun... because it is not...  (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 06-NOV-08 (Animation Examination)

Hey You!At this meeting we built a Flipbook Viewing Machine and flipbook animation of a rocket launch. We created several animated shorts using paper cutouts and toys. And then we filmed a stop action movie using Cub Scouts as props. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 23-OCT-08 (Carving Jack-O-Lanterns)

Carving it up.We had a lot of fun carving real Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween. Ghosts, spiders and scary faces were everywhere. Special thanks to Highlander Foods for providing the pumpkins and for James and Matt's Mom and Dad for running the meeting. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 09-OCT-08 (Breaking Big Wind)

Mr. Gates shows how.We had a double project at this meeting. We built wooden Sailboats and bellows (ancient wind making device) to blow the boats down a watery track. I think everyone's thumbs were sore for a week after pushing in all of those thumbtacks. Click the link below to view a movie clip of the meeting.(For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Camping Trip 22-AUG-08 (Rock-Cut State Park)

A sleeping scout.We went camping at Rock-Cut State Park. We built a fire, cooked hotdogs, smores, and mini pies. We stayed up way to late telling ghost stories. The next morning we learned about map reading and using a compass. We followed a map through the woods to discover a hidden treasure. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Rocket Launch 16-JUN-08 (Summer Pack Activity)

A little help.We tested out several types of rockets including a soda and Mentos engine, an Alka-Seltzer rocket and of course, the Estes rockets that we were given at the last meeting. We lost several rockets in the upper atmosphere. The phone man tried to help us get a rocket out of a tree but he couldn't quite reach it. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 22-MAY-08 (Giant Robot Gripper Hands)

Matt's GripperThe build for this meeting was a gripper hand made from plastic pipe, steel strapping and rubber bands. We used templates to bend the strapping and rivets to fasten everything together. After the build we collected garbage all around the school. We picked up boards, paper, bicycle parts and even a cell phone. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 08-MAY-08 (Mothers Day Flowers) -No Pictures-

No PhotoWe started the meeting with a treasure hunt. We searched the school grounds for hidden messages. After the hike we decorated pots and planted flowers as a gift for mom. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)

Pack Meeting 24-APR-08 (Trebuchet)

Justin and BenThe build for this meeting was a siege engine from the middle ages called a Trebuchet. Its like a catapult except that it slings the stone instead of throwing it. We built it and laid siege to invisible hordes of enemy troops in the gym. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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District Pinewood Derby 12-APR-08

Its Ethan!This year the District Pinewood Derby was held at the Pecatonica High School Gym. I have never seen so many Cub Scouts in one place before.
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Pack Meeting 10-APR-08 (Boffing Swords)

Holden thumbs up.On Guard! We built swords out of plastic tubing, swimming pool noodles, duct, and electrical tape. They are called "boffing swords" and there are tournaments all over the country. We had our own right in the gym. We fought on the floor, on ship rails and on the wiggly wobble boards. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 20-MAR-08 (Pinewood Derby)

Matt lining it up.Oh No! We got locked out of the Gym. A scout is always resourceful so we had our Pinewood Derby outside at Mr. Miller's house. It was the middle of March and we were racing in the cold. Ethan's grandma made us drivers licenses. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 06-MAR-08 (The Hand of Fate) -No Pictures-

No PhotosThis build was an electrical project. We learned about circuits and electricity. We built a game in the shape of a giant hand. If you touched the sides with the wand... AAAAAAAAAAAH a buzzer would sound. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)

Pack Meeting 21-FEB-08 (Mouse Trap Car)

Mr Gates and PeterOur build for this pack meeting was a mouse trap powered car. We used a drill press, a scroll saw, and a power sander create all the parts that we needed. The wheels were very hard to attach to the axels but we finished the project and raced them all around the gym. Watch out for those fingers! (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 31-JAN-08 (Field Trip)

Holden at machine.For the first part of the meeting we built our "Progress Toward Achievement Badges". We then went on a field trip to a local manufacturing plant. (Reg-Ellen Machine Tool) We competed in an overhead crane obstacle course and built a Fleur de Le paper weight with CNC Milling Machines. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 10-JAN-08 (Cub Powered Go-Kart)

Antonio and DadThe task for this meeting was to build and race a Cub Scout powered Go-Kart. We broke into 3 teams and raced around the gym. We had to drive through a traffic cone course with the driver shouting out speeds to the motor. Then we tried it blind folded. Even the parents got a turn driving. Look out! (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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Pack Meeting 20-DEC-07 (Snowmen)

Ben and a SnowmanThis was our first Pack Meeting of the Year. We went on a treasure hunt to locate secret codes that were scattered around the school grounds. The codes solved a bigger puzzle and unlocked a secret message. After a snack, we built clay snowmen, complete with scarves, buttons and a carrot for a nose. (For a more detailed description of the pack meeting, including plans, and handouts click here.)
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