General Info

If you would like information about Pack 409, please visit our About page.

New Medical Forms

The new Boy Scouts of America medical form must be filled out for each and every scout. In the past, it was acceptable for you to staple your pediatricians form to this medical form, however, this is no longer allowed. Please have your pediatrician fill out the form and sign it.

2011 Scouting Medical Form

Pinewood Derby 2010

March 2010 Pinewood Derby Results have been posted!!!

Please visit the Pinewood Derby Results Page

Pack 409 Annual Pinewood Derby/St. Joseph's Church
by Jim Garbenis

The Cub Scouts of Pack 409 again enjoyed racing homemade Pinewood Derby cars at St. Joseph's Church in Salem, on Saturday, March 20th. 26 Scouts competed for top honors during elimination races which lasted from 10:00 until 1:00. Approximately 35 family members and friends were there to cheer the Scouts on (and enjoy the many snacks provided by Pack 409's own Diane Bohnwagner)

The Cub Scouts, ranging in age from 6 to 10 years old faced off on a brand new track, recently purchased by Pack 409 to use during Pack and District races. The aluminum, 50 foot track, replaced the older wooden track which had been used for many years. Electronic timers signaled the start of each race, while a computer recorded the finish times for all cars racing that day.

Tigers, Wolfs, Bears and Webelos all enjoyed a day of good natured competition, cheering themselves and their friends on, during races which were so close only the electronic eye could really say who had crossed the finish line fastest. The first and second place finishers of each Den then went on to race the other first and second place finishers, to see who had the fastest car in the Pack. These 8 boys will represent Pack 409 at the District Pinewood Derby on Saturday, May 1st, at 8:00 a.m., also at St. Joseph's. (The public is invited to attend this event.)

This years Trophy winners were: 1st Place -Victor L. (Den 1, Tiger), 2nd Place-Brady G. (Den 3, Wolf), and 3rd place- Daniel B, (Den 5, Bear).

Judges also had fun reviewing the entries this year, and awarded medals to cars in 3 categories: Most Colorful, Most Original, and Funniest. This years entries ranged from rolling hot-dogs, batmobiles, sleek race cars, a carrot-car, and almost every other design the Scouts could think of.

The final race of the day, was the 1st Annual "Over The Hill Race". This race is open to any parent, adult member of Scouting, sibling or former Cub Scout who has moved on to Boy Scouts. Medals were awarded to: 1st Place - Jim Beaupre, 2nd Place - Kevin Griffin, and 3rd Place - Gary Burnham. It was a fun way to be a kid again

The Pinewood Derby is a yearly race, where all Scouts research, design, build, paint and race cars that are made from a single block of wood. Certain parameters have to be met, such as weight, length, height and width. Parental involvement is encouraged, but most of the work is done by the Scouts. As with all the other activities in Scouting, the Pinewood Derby encourages personal growth through learning, sportsmanship, new experiences, and fun.

Pack 409 always welcomes new boys (and parents) who want to join and experience first hand how exciting, fun and rewarding Cub Scouting can be. If you want to learn more about Cub Scouting, or would like your son to join, feel free to call either Gary Burnham, Pack 409 CubMaster (603-898-8937), or Dennis Rivard, Pack 409 Committee Chairman, 603-275-1520. You may also visit our web site at http://www.pack409.com or the Daniel Webster Council web site at http://nhscouting.org

About Pack 409

We are part of the Nutfield District, and Daniel Webster Council

If you are a member of our pack, please bookmark this site to keep up to date between pack meetings.

The Pack meeting is at the Barron School in Salem on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm.

The committee Meeting is the 1st Tuesday downstairs at the library at 7:00pm. All parents are invited to attend the meeting.

Our Leadership Team:

Paul Moreno ~ Cub Master
Gary Burnham ~ Assistant Cub Master
Dennis Rivard ~ Committee Chair

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Pack/Leader Information

Scheduled Committee Meetings The committee Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month. They are held downstairs at the library. All are welcome.

Resources Nutfield District Scouting Language Boy Scouts of America National Council Shop Online for Scouting Supplies Scout Tour Locations Salem Historical Society Salem Police Station Salem Fire Station Folsom's Sugar House, Chester Pinewood Derby Pinewood Car Templates Pinewood Derby Rules (2005) Pinewood Links WEBELOS Activities Fields of Engineering Flag Etiquette Hardwood Species Regatta Boat/Pinewood Car Stand Project Boy Scout oath and Law cards Electrical project

Cub Scout Info

New to Pack 409?

Pack 409 uniform requirements

(First time purchase)

1. Shirt (comes with US Flag Patch on right shoulder)
   • Blue - Tiger, Wolf, Bear
   • Tan - Webelos
2. Shirt Patches
   • Blue World Crest -- above left pocket
   • Daniel Webster Council Shoulder Patch -- top left sleeve
   • 409 Pack Unit # Patch -- left sleeve below Council Patch
   • Den # Patch
3. Belt with Buckle -- Blue for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos

Official BSA Patch placement

Cub Scout Promise

I (Scout Name) ,
promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and
my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.

Law of the Pack

A Cub Scout follows Akela
The Cub Scout helps the Pack go
The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow
The Cub Scout gives goodwill

Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best

Tiger Cub Motto

Search, Discover, Share

Cub Scout Colors

Together they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about.

A Scout is . .. . . .

Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent

Pack 409 Cheer

1,2,3, 409 is our pack
Dirty places we attack
Helping Others is our aim
Have a need and we are game
camping hiking are so fun
Pack 409 is number one!

The Cub Scout sign is made with the right arm held high and straight up above the shoulder, with the index and middle fingers forming a V.

The other two fingers are held with the thumb.
The two extended fingers stand for the parts of the Cub Scout Promise, "to help other people" and "to obey."
They also stand for the two alert ears of a wolf.
The Cub Scout sign should be given when repeating the Cub Scout Promise or Law of the Pack.  It is also used in other ceremonies.
It is also used to get the boys attention or encourage boys to be quiet.  When the sign is raised, everyone should become quiet and also raise the sign themselves.

Knot Tying sites

Descriptions of various knots

Wikipedia page on knots

Pack 409 Calendar

Daniel Webster Council Home Page
Upcoming Nutfield District Activities

Upcoming events for Pack 409:

Note: click on an event once to see more details for the event.