GREEN ACRES MALL PARTNERS WITH BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

TO STAGE ANNUAL GRAND PRIX PINEWOOD DERBY

- Elmont, St. Albans, Laurelton Cub Scouts Win -

Valley Stream, New York – March 16, 2012 - A yearly highlight for Cub Scout packs across America, the Green Acres Mall hosted over 100 Queens area Cub Scouts for the 10th Annual “Founder’s District” annual Grand Prix Pinewood Derby.  Packs representing Flushing, Queens Village, St. Albans, Bayside, Whitestone and Cambria Heights turned out in full force to submit their “drivers” and race their handmade miniature pinewood derby cars down a 40-foot long track in Green Acres Mall center court, located outside of the JC Penney mall entrance.

Pictured left to right: 1st Place Winner Joshua Dixon, Pack 263, Elmont, NY; 2nd Place Winner Devon Reid, Pack 316, St. Albans, NY; 3rd Place Winner Brandon Francis, Pack 263, Laurelton, NY.

“Green Acres Mall was thrilled to be a part of this event and watch these young men take pride in racing their handmade cars in front of such a captive, supportive audience,” said Trish Ketelsen, Marketing Director, Green Acres Mall.

The first place trophy was awarded to Joshua Dixon of pack 263, who resides in Elmont, NY

First, second and third place trophy awards were given for the four Cub Scout age levels: Tigers (1st graders), Wolves (2nd graders), Bears (3rd graders), Webelos (4th and 5th graders).  Two Best Design and two Most Original trophies were also awarded and all scouts received Pinewood Derby patches.  Names of winners below.       

 The second place trophy was awarded to Devon Reid of Pack 316 who resides in St. Albans, NY

“The Pinewood Derby is the most exciting event of the year for the Cub Scouts, who each work tirelessly with parents and Cubmasters to design and build their custom race cars for all to see,” said Jason E. Tewes, Boy Scouts of America Greater, Borough of Queens District Director.  “We would like to thank the Green Acres Mall for supporting the Cub Scouts and hosting this annual event for the second consecutive year.”

The third place trophy was awarded to Brandon Francis of Pack 263 who resides in Laurelton, NY

Hundreds of Green Acres Mall shoppers, Cub Scout parents and Adult Leaders were on site on Saturday to cheer on the Cub Scouts for this American tradition, which dates back to the 1950’s.  Cub Scouts received their Pinewood Derby car kit of wheels, axles and a wooden block, back in January and held individual races in their hometowns before competing in the finals.  The Founder’s District Annual Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Winners include:

Cub Scout Tigers (1st Graders)
1st Place – Joshua Dixon, Pack 263, Elmont, NY
2nd Place – Devon Reid, Pack 316, St. Albans, NY
3rd Place – Brandon Francis, Pack 263, Laurelton, NY

Cub Scout Wolves (2nd Graders)
1st Place – Nathanuel Dixon, Pack 263, Rochdale Village, NY
2nd Place – Christian Herrera, Pack 263, Hollis, NY
3rd Place – Mark Lambert Jr., Pack 263, Far Rockaway, NY

Cub Scouts Bears (3rd Graders)
1st Place – Mason Bligen, Pack 263, Queens Village, NY
2nd Place – Tiberius Jearney, Pack 263, Cambria Heights, NY
3rd Place – David Reid, Pack 316, St. Albans, NY

Webelos (4th and 5th Graders)
1st Place – Carl Smith, Pack 263, Queens Village, NY
2nd Place – Christian Garcia, Pack 263, Woodhaven, NY
3rd Place – Parker Myers, Pack 263, N/A

Best Design
Winner – Patrick Burk, Pack 263, Rosedale, NY
Winner – Terell Collum, Pack 316, Cambria Heights, NY

Most Original
Winner – Jvar Martin, Pack 316, Cambria Heights, NY
Winner – Christopher Dennison, Pack 316, Rochdale Village, NY

Located in the heart of Valley Stream, Long Island, the Green Acres Mall features 200 leading stores and eateries in a 1.8 million square foot, beautifully renovated enclosed shopping center.  Retailers and eateries include JC Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Macy’s Men’s & Furniture Gallery, Sears, Express, Forever 21, H&M, Modell’s, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret, TGIFridays and Applebees.  Regular shopping hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM.  Sunday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  For more information on stores or directions call 516/561-1157 or visit www.greenacresmallonline.com.


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