"Country Fun" at Yeehaw Junction

This photo is from the last trip to Yeehaw Junction in 2007. It was marked with pure fun for boys as we were instructed on safe range practices, .22 marksmanship, trailer rides through the country, and PURE FATHER AND SON CAMARADERIE,

Next Yeehaw Junction trip is March 14th Another "Do not Miss" event--Mark your Calenders accordingly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 years ago at Yeehaw

Creek "Chip Eaters" at the Derby

Ice Lizard and his WINNER!!!!!!!!!!

Orange Monkey (l) and Fire Dragon (r)

The Dragons prepare for Race Day

Little Braves enjoy the Derby

The Wolf family prepares to race

The winning Creek Cars

Words from the Great Chief

AHO, BRAVES OF THE MIGHTY CREEK!The Canaveral Nation’s camp-out (Pinewood Derby) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday was great according to King Snake (Charlie) and Silver Cougar (Bill) the only two (2) Creek in full attendance. In my opinion, correct me if I speak with fork tongue my fellow participants but the Creek needs to step it up in attendance at these Nation affairs. We (Charlie, Paul B, Bill and I) were asked frequently by several tribes; “Where’s the Creek!” Enough said about that! To start, camp set-up was a little tough for the crew (Bill and Charlie) as there were many events taking place at KARS this weekend so the Creek had to camp wherever a space was available. The arrival of the rest of the tribe started Saturday with Gray Wolf and Wolf Fang bringing coffee and doughnuts. As the morning move closer to race time the Lizards appeared with Orange Monkey , then the Dragons along with the Tigers followed shortly by the Wolves and John and Devin. Saturday at 11:45 AM brought the qualifying of the young brave’s cars with Ryan, Trip and Alec finishing and receiving ribbons for First, Second, and Third best times for the tribe. The young Creek braves will receive participation ribbons for racing. The Nation's Chief's Choice went to the guitar car beating out Paul (Wolf Fang) and Alec (Black Wolf) with their best interpretation of the Indian theme. Sunday a request was made by the Nation’s Chief to provide a head count this week from all tribal members who plan on attending t he state Pow-Wow. Also, Chief emphasized the cost will be a $15.00 ‘at the door cost’ per family. I believe they want cash only. Patches and tee-shirts will be available for order upon arrival at the Pow-Wow site. So far Charlie and I have committed to attend. Therefore, send me confirmation either by phone or e-mail. Let’s try and show the Nation that the Creek are not lost in the urban wilderness and will be strong in presence.
Take It Easy,Broph

Derby Results

(Photos to be published soon)

The mighty Creek converged upon KARS park last Saturday for the annual Pinewood Derby, a most favorite event for the Little Braves. The camping contingent was a bit thin, due to conflicts outside the tribe, as the Cougar and Snake families represented the Creek for the campers.
As another beautiful Central Florida day unfolded, more and more tribal families showed up, and at race qualifiers, we presented a worthy field of racers. The qualifiers took place at 1300, being 1:00 pm for you landlubbers, and the competition was fierce. We ran 3 heats, each car qualifying in all 4 lanes. The cars which qualified were in the low 8s. Qualifiers were Ice Lizard, Wild Cougar, and Black Wolf. Lizard Princess qualified in 4th place, and strong showings were placed by Devin, Tiger Tooth, both of the Dragons, Wolf Fang, and Rattlesnake.
For the finals, a little advice was gleaned from a Navajo racer, and we shaved some time off the qualifying times, however, the Creek was unable to wrestle any 1st 2nd or 3rd coup from the Nation’s event.
The tribe had a submarine lunch and enjoyed the beautiful weather, and discussed some upcoming events for the group. Another great Pinewood Derby campout has come to pass.

Upcoming Events

March 12th--Spagetti Dinner at Elks in Cocoa Beach
(Each family is responsible to sell 10 tickets @ $10.00 ea.)

March 14th--tenative date for the Yeehaw Junction Field trip with field rides and range practice!!YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS

March 20-23, State Pow Wow--Another event that ROCKS!!!!!!!!!

GENTELMEN, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Father and Son create a winner

This month's meeting took place at the Lizard Lair in Cocoa Beach. We had a new member show up, as Ryan and Kai joined in the fun. Our primary activity was the creation of some SWEEEEEEEEET road racers for next week's Pinewood Derby. That marks the theme of the February campout at KARS Park for the annual derby. The Creek will be racing at 1115 for the preliminary elimination round.

We missed the Chief who was home rehabilitating from a gastro upset from some bad pemmican. He would've been proud to see his tribe in full construction mode. Cars were started, finalized, modified, and glorified. Additionally, the tribe roughed out the new Creek sign to be proudly displayed at the Nation activities, it is shaped like a canoe, fashioned out of cypress, sporting a rustic wood burn and Creek macho blue!!!!!!!!!!!! A crowd pleaser for sure.

Next week is the campout, details will be forthcoming from the Chief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill and Trip

A Georgia Bulldog racer is created, sure to be a contender in next Saturday's contest

Juan mans the paint booth

Sky and Dad

A truly inspiring display of Father and Son Pals forever spirit

Another year of racers....................

Calusas conversion

John and Devin converted a Calusas racer to Canaveral specifications

Alex completes a racer

Caleb construction Co.

Caleb clan designs

Pinewood Derby Camp Schedule

Guys, here are the times for the campout activities next weekend:

Discussed upcoming campout. The pinewood derby and chili cookoff is on! Miami will set up the track and run the finals. Each tribe will run their own qualifying rounds per the schedule below. The 3 fastest cars from each tribe will move to the finals plus the next 3 fastest cars out of the 7 tribes for a total of 24 cars in the finals. The official scale will be at the track for each tribes qual run, but the official weigh in and certification will take place just prior to the finals. Once a car is checked-in for the finals, adjustments or lubing is not permitted. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest car in the nation, best design, best kid made, and chiefs choice. The tribal chiefs will select the best design and nation chief will select best kid made and chiefs choice awards. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and participation ribbons will be awarded to each little brave for each tribe based on results from the tribes qualifying rounds.
Sat Schedule
9:00 AM Osage Qualifications
9:45 AM Cherokee Qualifications
10:30 AM Chippewa Qualifications
11:15 AM Creek Qualifications
12:00 PM Shawnee Qualifications
12:45 PM Navajo Qualifications
1:30 PM Miami Qualifications
2:30 PM All qualifying cars to track for check-in
3:00 PM Final Races
4:30 PM All cars to stage for judging
5:00 PM Judging Chili Cook-off,
8:00 PM at the pavilion, one entry per tribe, tribe chiefs will judge. 1st place will win a $50 gift card (HD or Lowes) and 2nd place will in a $25 Dollar gift card. Sunday Schedule 10:00 AM Derby and Chili Awards presented (location tbd).he times for the race: