The Annual Pack 495 Pinewood Derby was held on Saturday, 21 February at Hope Valley Baptist Church.  The turnout for the event was fantastic and the cars were fast, unique and good lookin'.  Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this day a success!

The Blue & Gold banquet is coming up on Saturday, 25 February.  Blue & Gold is one of our biggest events of the year.  All Pack families get together to celebrate the birthday of Scouting and award badges of rank.  Our Arrow of Light candidates will participate in a crossover ceremony as they complete their requirements and become Boy Scouts. 

Pack 495 Unit Commissioner and PUMC member Eddie Hanson received the Award of Merit from the Mawat District at the recent District Awards Banquet.  Pack 495 is in the Mawat District as part of the Occoneechee Council.

Please join us this Thursday at Triangle Presbyterian Church for our January Pack Meeting. 

We will be recognizing everyone who sold popcorn last fall, having a Bobcat badge ceremony and playing Cub Scout Jeopardy.

Pack 495 Arrow of Light Den Leader Scott Gibson was named the Mawat District "Den Leader of the Year" at the district awards banquet held Friday, 20 January.  Scott is a key contributor to the Pack leadership team and always "Does His Best."  He and son Riley have been members of Pack 495 since September 2008.  He also serves as the Camping/Field Day Chairperson and earned his Wood Badge in 2011.

Location: Hope Valley Baptist Church Gym, 6900 Garrett Rd  Durham, North Carolina 27707

Registration: Noon.  All cars must pass inspection (meet wieght and length requirements - 5 oz./141g and 7 inches) and be registered by 12:30PM