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December Pack Meeting @ Parsippany Library

Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Please join Pack 142 at our December Pack Meeting

Event Date: Thursday, December 21, 2017
Event Time: 6:00PM – 8:45PM
Event Location: Parsippany Library – 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, NJ
Dress Requirements: Scout Uniform

*** Please note the earlier start time of 6:00PM and Different Location (Parsippany Library) ***

This is to allow enough time to show the movie

At our December pack meeting, important information for Pack 142's annual Pinewood Derby will be distributed. Each scout will be provided with a Pinewood Derby car kit so that they can build a car for the race!

Highlights include:
– Pinewood Derby Theme Movie with popcorn
– Distribution of Pinewood Derby information & car kits
– Distribution of Popcorn awards!

We are look forward to welcoming some new families and visitors that are interested in finding out more about Pack 142 to all of our meetings. You are welcome to invite any friends and families with boys that are Cub Scout age (grades K-5). Please be sure to RSVP to let us know you are coming and how many guests to expect.

If one or more friends of your Cub Scout join our pack, your Cub Scout and all new friends that they recruit will receive a “My Best Friend is a Scout” patch. Your Cub Scout will also be presented with a “Recruiter” patch.

IMPORTANT: If you have forgotten your TroopTrack login or are not sure how to login and RSVP, please email [email protected] to let us know!

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or phone us on 973-437-6163.

Wolf Den Meeting – Geocaching @ Littleton School

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Dec 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We’ll try to find the Geocache that we made last year. If your son would like to follow along tracking coordinates, a phone with a gps app is recommended. Not necessarily though.

Holiday Lights Spectacular @ Turtle Back Zoo

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Dec 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Please visit the Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular with Pack 142!

Event Date: Thursday, December 28, 2017
Event Time: 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Event Location: Turtle Back Zoo
Dress Requirements: Warm Clothing

Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of over 50 winter and animal characters. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats.

Pack 142 members will meet at the entrance at 6:30PM – Entry is free, but please bring a non-perishable food item, toy or gently used coat for donation.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or phone us on 973-437-6163.

Pinewood Derby Rough Cut @ Mazur Residence

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Jan 7 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please join Pack 142 at our Annual Pinewood Derby Rough Cut

Event Date: Sunday, January 7, 2018
Event Time: 8:00AM – 6:00PM (30 minute slots) – Please see sign up link below
Event Location: Mazur Residence – 100 Dolly Drive, Parsippany, NJ
Dress Requirements: Pack T-Shirt/Warm Clothes

Craig Mazur is hosting our annual "Rough Cut" in his garage on Sunday, January 7, 2018. This event is open to all participants of the Pack 142 Pinewood Derby but is by registration only.

Please click here to sign up for a 30 minute slot!

If you wish to attend our rough cut session, it is important that you sign up for a slot using the above link.

Official Rules for the Pack 142 Pinewood Derby can be found by clicking here.

If you are experiencing problems with accessing the rules, please visit www.pack142.net/info to download a copy.

IMPORTANT

It is necessary for ALL participants to register and submit their car to race officials prior to the race. Check in is available at the following times:

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 (6:30PM – 8:30PM)

Thursday, January 25, 2018 (6:30PM – 8:30PM)

Pack 142 provides one Pinewood Derby car kit to each registered scout as part of their annual dues. Additional Pinewood Derby kits can be purchased for $5 and can be used for registration in our sibling race. If your scout has not received his Pinewood Derby car kit by Thursday, December 21, please email [email protected] or phone 973-437-6163 so that we can provide you with a kit as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding Pack 142 or the Pinewood Derby, please email [email protected] or phone 973-437-6163.

Committee Meeting @ Residence of Troy & Stephanie Adams

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Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Monthly Committee Meeting

Event Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Event Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Event Location: Residence of Troy & Stephanie Adams – 38 Stockton Court, Morris Plains

Please join leaders and our pack committee members at our monthly committee meeting! This is where we work together to plan upcoming pack activities and events. We invite all parents, committee members and leaders to participate in these very important meetings!

Please RSVP to each meeting to let us know you are coming and if you are planning on bringing any guests.

IMPORTANT: If you have forgotten your TroopTrack login or are not sure how to login and RSVP, please email [email protected] and we will assist you with activating your account.

These meetings are designed for adults only and supervision is not provided for children. Thank you for your understanding!

Slot Car Racing

Jan 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Please join Pack 142 Slot Car Racing!

Event Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Event Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Event Location: Zeppelin Hobbies, Wayne – 1530 Route 23, Wayne, NJ 07470
Dress Requirements: Pack T-Shirt

Cost: $10 per scout/guest child

Includes: Slot Car Racing and Pizza Dinner!

Pack 142 invites all pack members and interested guests to attend our annual slot car racing event at Zeppelin Hobbies! Scouts will race on eight lane tracks and enjoy a pizza dinner!

Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 9 as we need to provide Zeppelin Hobbies with a final count so that they can order the pizza in advance!

Zeppelin Hobbies sells supplies for the Pinewood Derby! This is a great opportunity to shop for any supplies you may need while enjoying slot car racing!

We are looking forward to welcoming new families and visitors that are interested in finding out more about Pack 142 to any of our events. You are welcome to invite any friends and families with boys that are Cub Scout age (grades K-5). Please be sure to RSVP to let us know you are coming and how many guests to expect.

If one or more friends of your Cub Scout join our pack, your Cub Scout and all new friends that they recruit will receive a “My Best Friend is a Scout” patch. Your Cub Scout will also be presented with a “Recruiter” patch.

Please visit TroopTrack to view additional event information and to RSVP or email [email protected].

Troop 173 – January Troop Meeting @ Mt. Tabor School

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Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Please join Troop 173 at their January Troop Meeting

Event Date: Friday, January 12, 2018
Event Time: 7:30PM – 9:00PM
Event Location: Mt. Tabor School
Dress Requirements: Scout Uniform

Troop 173 would like to invite the Webelo and AOL Scouts from Pack 142 to their Troop meeting on Friday, January 12 from 7:30-9:00 at the Mt Tabor School.

Scouts should come in their Class A uniform and be with a parent.

Webelo and AOL Scouts will get a sense of what it's like to be in Boy Scouts by interacting with boys in Troop 173 as the prepare for the Klondike Derby!

This is another great opportunity attend an event with one of our two great Troops in Parsippany! We hope you are able to make it!

Leaders are working with both Troop 72 and Troop 173 to provide opportunities for Pack 142 boys to visit with both troops.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or phone 973-437-6163.