4.20.12 Scout O Rama

The theme for the 2013 Scout O Rama was something like "It's a Boy's Life", celebrating 100 years of Boys Life Magazine. Nathan, Audra, and I got together to plan.  We decided the three activities for our booth would be "Boy Dirt" pudding cups, a science experiement with a blow dryer and a ping pong ball that created a vortex, and hand sewing "Adventure Nets", which technically are butterfly nets, but could be multipurpose, such as for minnows.  Here are some photos Dan took at the event of our booth....

Open for business!  Craig, Liam, and Andy, and dad Greg.  You can see the poster I made at 5:00 a.m.!

I tried to describe our three activities, and also allude to the theme. 

Parents Greg, Stacie, and Kerri  ready for the action to begin. 

Noah"s family

Dad Chris, Brandon, and behind in orange is Cole.

Dad Bill, and Connor working, as well as Noah.  One of the things the judges look for, (You don't know who they are, and they visit booths throughout the day.) is how much the boys themselves are helping in the booth, rather than the parents.  You can also see I posted the requirements and electives for Tiger, Wolf, Bear Scouts, and Webelos on every table.  Another element the judges are looking for.  I didn't see any other booth that did this. 

Exciting news! Our Pack won the grand prize for our booth! Joe is holding the flag.  There is a travelling trophy.  So exciting! 

On a final note, Joe raced his pinewood derby car again.  All our pack's cars were faster here than in our local competition.  Joe tied for 6th place!