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Jan
5
Sun
2020
Pinewood Derby Rough Cut 2 @ 31 Moraine Rd. Morris Plains NJ
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hi everyone – If you need help rough cutting out your pinewood derby Mike Cirelli has graciously agreed to help!  Please sign up for a 15 minute time slot on the following: Sign Up Genius.  Sign-ups will be from 9am to 1pm on January 4th and January 5th.  Don't forget to bring your pinewood derby car!

Thanks,

Steve

Jan
7
Tue
2020
Committee Meeting
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Monthly Committee Meeting

Event Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2019
Event Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Event Location:  Stephanie Lynch's Residence – 31 Prospect Rd Parsippany, NJ
 
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!

Jan
9
Thu
2020
Wolf Den Meeting @ Littleton School
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Details Coming Soon

Jan
12
Sun
2020
Winter Skies
Jan 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

Please join Pack 142 at the Sheep Hill Observatory for the Winter Skies Event.

When: Sunday January 12, 2020 6:30pm – 7:45pm

Where: Sheep Hill Observatory 300 Ross Dr Boonton, NJ

Attire:  Pack T-shirt

We have made reservations for a visit to the local observatory for a fun, educational evening of star and planet gazing!  Please note this event is very much conditional on the weather – in the event the skies are not sufficiently clear, we will need to reschedule.    So stay tuned for an update as the day approaches and please RSVP by Tuesday, January 7th.  

Finally, note that the suggested donation by the observatory is $5/adult and $2/child.  Please let us know if this is a problem.   The attachment to this email contains more information.

Sheep Hill Observatory Visitor Guide.pdf

See you there!

Steve

Jan
16
Thu
2020
Tiger Den Meeting @ Littleton
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Rescheduled:  Please join us for our January 16th Den Meeting covering our "Team Tiger" elective!  

Location:  Littleton Gym, moving onto a Littleton classroom.

Time:  7pm – 8:15pm 

Jan
17
Fri
2020
CANCELED -AOL Camping with Troop 72 @ Camp Lewis
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm – Jan 19 @ 11:00 am

Troop 72 has invited our den to join their January camping trip. The troop will be leaving Saint Peter's Church on Rt. 46 at 7:30 PM on January 17, and returning to Parsippany High School around 11:00 AM on Sunday the 19th.

We will be cabin camping at Camp Lewis in Rockaway, New Jersey. The cost is $10.  If you are not able to camp overnight, you are welcome to attend Saturday and should arrive by 9:30am.

Attached are the permission slip required for the trip T72_January_2020 (1).pdf and the BSA A/B Medical form Medical form A&B.pdf

They would like to collect these forms and have a headcount at their Wednesday, January 8th meeting. You can email and scan the forms to Yohanny at [email protected].

Thank you!

Jan
21
Tue
2020
Pinewood Derby – Check In #1 @ Littleton School
Jan 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Please join Pack 142 at Pinewood Derby Check in #1

Event Location: Littleton School FRONT door
Dress Requirements: Free Dress  

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 21, 2020 (6:30PM – 8:00PM)
Thursday, January 23, 2020 (6:30PM – 8:00PM)

Check-in will be quick and it will only be necessary to come to the Tuesday 1/21 check-in or Thursday 1/23 check-in, NOT both.

Car Numbers will be assigned at Check-In This Year

 

Attached are the rules for the Pinewood derby, but the basic synopsis is:  

– Max weight:  5.0 oz. on the official Pack 142 scale

– Length:  max 7 inches

– Height:  max 3-3/4 inches

– Width:  2-3/4 inches

– Clearance: min 3/8 inches

– Nose:  min 1/8 inch

– Wheelbase:  standard kit

– Wheels and axles – standard kit, no hub caps

Please see Section II in Rules and Regulations for a more detailed description.

2020, PWD Rules.docx

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 you does not have a Pinewood Derby car kit, please email [email protected] or phone 570-212-2036 so that we can provide you with a kit as soon as possible.

Please ensure that you register your attendance for the Pinewood Derby via TroopTrack and check your car in at one of the times listed above.

If you have any questions regarding Pack 142 or the Pinewood Derby, please email [email protected] or phone 570-212-2036.

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