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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.

Jan
23
Thu
2020
Pinewood Derby – Check In #2 @ Littleton School
Jan 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Please join Pack 142 at Pinewood Derby Check in #2

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

NEED LINK TO RULES FOR PWD 2020

 
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)

Car Numbers will be assigned at Check-In This Year

 
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 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 9570-212-2036.

Jan
24
Fri
2020
Pinewood Derby & Pack Meeting @ Littleton School
Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm – 10:15 pm

Please join Pack 142 at our Annual Pinewood Derby!

Event Location: Littleton School
Dress Requirements: Scout Uniform

 
Pizza and snacks will be available throughout the evening at a small fee to cover the cost incurred by Pack 142.   This is one of our signature events for the scouting year and it is sure to be a fun filled night.  We even expect the mayor to attend the festivities!
 
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 per separate invite:
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 (6:30PM – 8:00 PM)
Thursday, January 23, 2020 (6:30PM – 8:00 PM)
 
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 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.
  
Event Preparation
4:30pm – 6:30pm – Set up by pack leadership team and volunteers
 
Tentative Pack 142 Pinewood Derby Schedule
06:30pm – Doors Open – Pizza Sold (and during races)
06:30pm – 06:45pm – Opening Ceremonies
06:45pm – 07:00pm – Lion Division
07:00pm – 07:20pm – Tiger Cubs Division
07:20pm – 07:40pm – Wolf Division
07:40pm – 08:00pm – Siblings’ Race
08:00pm – 08:20pm – Bear Division
08:20pm – 08:40pm – Webelos Division
08:40pm – 09:00pm – AOL Division
09:00pm – 09:20pm – Adult charity race
09:20pm – 09:40pm – Pack Finals Champion Run
09:40pm – 10:00pm – Awards
10:00pm – 10:30pm – Clean-up ***Volunteers needed!***

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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