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Please join Pack 142 at our Blue & Gold Banquet!

Event Date: Sunday, March 4, 2018
Event Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Event Location: Knoll Country Club West – 12 Knoll Lane, Boonton, NJ 07005 – http://www.knollccwest.com/direct.html
Dress Requirements: Scout Uniform
Cost: Each scout attends for free and all guests (including siblings) are $30 each. The cost includes a buffet lunch and entertainment!

We would like to invite you and your family to attend our annual Blue and Gold Banquet. The "Blue and Gold" brings families together for an afternoon of fun and inspiration. We recognize the achievements of pack members and hold a special bridging ceremony for our Arrow of Light Scouts who will be moving on to Boy Scouts.

A buffet lunch and afternoon of entertainment will be provided!

To allow for planning, we ask that all families RSVP no later than Monday, February 20, 2018.

NOTE: To secure your spot FULL PAYMENT must be received by Sunday, February 25, 2018. Cub Scouts have their fee included as part of their annual dues. All guests (including siblings) are $30 each.

You are able to submit payment in the following ways:
– At our Bowling Event on Tuesday, February 19, 2018
– At our February Pack Meeting and Camping Trip on Saturday, February 24, 2018
– Online via PayPal (PayPal transaction fees apply)
– Mailing us a check (email [email protected] for details)

Thank you for your understanding and prompt payment.

Please email [email protected] or phone 973-437-6163 with any questions.

Thank you for your support of Pack 142!

Please join our Scout Ski Event!

Event Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018
Event Time: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Event Location: Jack Frost, Blakeslee, PA
Dress Requirements: Ski Gear
Cost: $37 per person – Please see details below

Join your fellow Scouts and Families for a day of skiing and/or snowboarding at Jack Frost in Blakeslee, PA on Sunday, March 11th from 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Jack Frost is just a few miles off of Route 80 Exit 284 in PA (434 Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, PA).

This event has been organized by Dominique Forte on behalf of Pack 142, Pack 5 and Troop 173.
In addition to following the registration instructions below, please be sure to indicate your attendance on TroopTrack so that other Pack 142 members know who will be attending. All payments must be sent directly to Dominique Forte using the details below.
Please don't send payment to Pack 142.

Jack Frost a great place to learn to ski and/or snowboard. If you hadn’t tried yet, consider joining us for a day on the slopes.

Jack Frost Websitet: www.jfbb.com

Details:

• The cost per scout and family members is $37 per person which covers the cost of the lift ticket, a ski or snowboard rental (helmets are extra) and lesson.  The cost is $36 for those ages 7 – 17 that do not need to rent equipment and take a lesson.
• There is an additional cost of $10 per person for helmet rentals.
• For children 6 and under, who do not need a lesson, the lift ticket is $10 and ski or snowboard rental is $25.
• There is NO additional costs to take a group lesson for anyone 8 years and older. Lessons are held at 10 AM and 2 PM and are included with the cost of the lift ticket.
• Children ages 3 to 6 who need a lesson can attend the Snow Monster Full Day Ski Lesson; cost is $100 per child includes equipment.
  • This program allows children to experience the sport of skiing. The lesson is an indoor and outdoor fully-supervised lesson. The lesson includes games and activities to get children familiar with their skiing equipment and some basic skills. This group stays in our children's teaching area.
• Lunch deal offers 2 slices of plain pizza and a small fountain beverage for $3.00 and is served at or about 12:00 PM or you can purchase food anytime during the day at the food court in the lodge.

If you are interested in attending (and skiing/snowboard) please copy and paste the following information into an email addressed to Dominique Forte – [email protected] as soon as possible.

Indicate the number needed in each category below for your scout/family, if a category does not apply please enter 0.

Scout Name:

Number of participants by age group:
Adult (17+):
Youth (7- 17):
Child (6 and under):

Number of participants renting equipment:
Adult (17+):
Youth (7- 17):
Child (6 and under):

Number of participants that are bringing their own ski helmet (Note: Bike helmets do not count):
Adult (17+):
Youth (7- 17):
Child (6 and under):

Number of participants renting a helmet:
Adult (17+):
Youth (7- 17):
Child (6 and under):

Number of participants taking a group lesson:
Adult (17+):
Youth (7 – 15):
Snow Monster Full Day Ski Lesson (3 – 6 (include Date of Birth)):

Number of participants for the Lunch Deal:

Please complete the following forms and bring them on the day:
Group Rental Form.pdf
Helmet Rental Form.pdf
Snow Monsters Rental Form.pdf

Note: If you experience difficulties with downloading the forms, please email [email protected] and we will email you a copy.

Payment will be required by March 6th.
Checks need to made out to Dominique Forte and mailed to the address below. The money will be collected beforehand for payment that morning at Jack Frost. The cost per person is non-refundable. 

If you have any questions you can reach out to Dominique via email [email protected] or call her 973-592-2110.

Mail Payment to:
Dominique Forte
25 High Ridge Road
Randolph, NU 07869

Dominique Forte will be passing out the tickets at about 8:30 AM at the Jack Frost Rental Shop Desk in the Group Sales/Rental Equipment Building on Sunday, March 11. There is a drop off area at the Rental Shop Building if you are bringing equipment. If you plan on arriving after 9:30 AM, tickets will be at the Group Sales office under your name.

For those interested in participating in the Lunch Deal, lunch will be served at noon in a designated seating area in the lodge (to be announced).

Thank you for your interest in this event!

Dominique Forte
973-592-2110 | [email protected] 

Important: Please note updated location – Due to weather and snow from recent storms, the meeting will be held at the residence of Troy & Stephanie Adams – 38 Stockton Court, Morris Plains.

Our Bear den will meet to build their own Toolbox as part of the Baloo the Builder Requirement! There is a small cost of $5 per person to help cover the cost of the materials for each den member.

Important – All scouts should bring a hammer as it will be needed to put the toolbox together!

Please join Pack 142 at our March Pack Meeting

Event Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Event Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Event Location: Brooklawn Middle School – Cafeteria
Dress Requirements: Pack T-Shirt

IMPORTANT: Please note new location – Brooklawn Middle School

Summer Planning Committee Meeting

This meeting is to plan Pack 142's Summer calendar for 2018. It is important that all committee members and interested parents attend.

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!

Special guest, Steve Tizzoni will be sharing his passion for coin collecting with the boys to help them complete their Adventures in Coins elective. Please have your son bring a coin that they find interesting and would like to share its story.  No worries if its a common coin, as long as your son finds it interesting and can tell everyone why.  If Steve needs for the boys to bring anything else, I will send a follow-up email.

Thanks,

Craig