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Please join Pack 142 at our Spring GHA Campout and Cubmobile Race!
Event Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017 – Sunday, May 21, 2017
Event Time: 3:00PM (Saturday) – 10:30AM (Sunday)
Event Location: Glacier Hills Association
Dress Requirements: Pack T-Shirt & Camping Gear
Cost: $5 per person (to help cover the cost of food)
*** PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGES ***
Due to a last minute GHC Park Committee schedule change, we have been advised that we are unable to arrive at the Glacier Hills Association – 7 Forum Court, Morris Plains until 3:00PM on Saturday, May 20, 2017. This is due to urgent work that needs to be performed in order to ensure the pool can open for Memorial Day weekend.
Pack 142 apologizes for the last minute notice, however we received notification from GHC late on Thursday, May 18, 2017. We thank families for their understanding and last minute flexibility.
Our May pack meeting is jam packed with fun activities! This includes our annual Cubmobile race and Spring Campout!
This is a great opportunity for our newer members to have their first camping experience while staying close to home!
Not ready to camp? You are still welcome to join us for the Cubmobile race, dinner and some amazing campfire entertainment! If you are unable to stay for the entire camping trip, please email [email protected] to let us know details so that we can accommodate your family.
Pack 142 planned activities will begin shortly after 3:00PM and will include (but will not be limited to): Cubmobile Racing, Scavenger Hunt, etc.
Arrive from 3:00PM to set up your tent and prepare for our fun activities!
UPDATED SCHEDULE
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Tent Building and Set up
4:00PM – 5:00PM – Scavenger Hunt
5:00PM – 5:45PM – Fire Building and Dinner Preparation
5:45PM – 6:45PM – Dinner (Mac & Cheese / Hot Dogs)
6:45PM – 8:15PM – Cubmobile Racing
8:15PM – 9:00PM – Clean Up, Downtime and Skit Preparation
9:00PM – 10:00PM – Campfire Entertainment with Marshmallows
10:00PM – Quiet time (all non-campers to depart by this time)
Breakfast (Pancakes) will be provided in the morning and all campers will depart by 10:30AM
Please ensure that your scout (and scout-age guests) bring protective head gear for the Cubmobile race. Scouts and their guests will not be able to race if they don’t have protective head gear. We strongly recommend long pants and/or knee and elbow pads as well. Safety is our top priority!
Our Cubmaster and Den Leaders will be available throughout the weekend to help you and your child finalize any requirements that are still needed for their rank. Pack 142 needs to submit all advancement reports by June 1, 2017.
Pack 142 will provide dinner, breakfast and some amazing fun!
We ask that families bring tents, sleeping bags, protective head gear for Cubmobile racing
and a side dish or dessert for dinner. If you are not sure what to bring, please email [email protected] or contact your den leader.
If you have any special dietary requirements, be sure to email [email protected] by Thursday, May 18, 2017 so that we can accommodate your request.
Please be sure to RSVP to let us know you are coming. If you have forgotten your TroopTrack login or are not sure how to login and RSVP, please email [email protected] to let us know!
Please refer to my email for details related to the meeting. Also note the time and location change.
Please join Pack 142 and others at the Memorial Day Ceremony
Event Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Event Time: 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Event Location: Veterans Memorial Park – 1855 US Highway 46, Parsippany, NJ
Dress Requirements: Full Scout uniform
Pack 142 and their families are invited to attend the Parsippany Memorial Day Ceremony to honor of those men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Please arrive between 9:30AM and 9:45AM. Once the service is complete, we will relocate to the parade starting point.
Please be sure to RSVP to let us know you are coming. If you have forgotten your TroopTrack login or are not sure how to login and RSVP, please email [email protected] to let us know!
Event Time: 7:15PM – 8:30PM
Event Location: Residence of Troy & Stephanie Adams – 38 Stockton Court, Morris Plains
Dress Requirements: Pack T-shirt
DUE TO RAIN, OUR ROCKET LAUNCH SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 4, 2017 HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE!
For more details, please email [email protected] or phone 973-437-6163
Please join Pack 142 at our Rocket Launch
Event Date: Sunday, June 4, 2017
Event Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Event Location: Parsippany Hills High School – Sporting Fields
Dress Requirements: Pack T-Shirt
Families need to bring their own rockets and engines. Please also bring something cool to drink and a small snack.
June Committee Meeting
Event Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Event Location: Parsippany Hills High School (After Rocket Launch)
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.
Event Time: 5:45PM – 9:00PM
Event Location: The Birchwood Manor, Whippany – 111 N Jefferson Rd Whippany, NJ 07981, US
Dress Requirements: Scout Uniform
This event is free to attendees! Unit leaders, committee members, unit youth leaders and others involved in Scouting should attend.
Please preregister for the 2017 Tradeshow of Scouting held on Monday, June 5, 2017 at The Birchwood Manor, 111 North Jefferson Road in Whippany, New Jersey from 5:45 – 9:00 pm.
Vendors host tables offering programs, service projects, fun times, education programs and events that can be an integral part of your unit’s calendar. Visit these tables and pick up information and get your questions answered. Click the 2016 exhibitors to see vendors from last year. As this year’s vendors sign up, they will be listed under the 2017 tab.
Many events are run by volunteer committees in Patriots’ Path Council. From the Alumni committee to the Youth Executive committee, table abound in the ballroom area with information and ideas to make your 2017-2018 Scouting year GREAT! Stop by and see what’s in store for your group. This years’ committees, et al that have committee to exhibiting are under the PPC Groups Exhibiting tab.
Stop by and greet your volunteer district leaders that plan many district events (klondikes, cub camping, troop camping, etc.). Towns in Patriots’ Path Council are part of a geographical district. If you don’t know which district you are in, ask at the registration/welcome desk on your way in and they will let you know.
Door Prizes: Some vendors and committees donate door prizes. They will have buckets on their table for you to put your tickets in. There are two drawings held and you must be present to win. Everyone that attends will receive some door prize tickets. More details on ways to earn more tickets are coming but preregistering and bringing someone that has not attended before are ways to earn more tickets! Of course, there will be a door prize tab as the prize start coming in.
Cub Scout Expo is coming to the Tradeshow of Scouting this year. The Expo will be located in its own room with tables relating to programs and events for Cub Scouts. Check out the Cub Scout Expo tab for more information.