posted Feb 12, 2012 1:06 PM by Daniel Ambrosiani
Our annual Blue & Gold Event will be Saturday March 24, 11:30 - 3:30 (times may shift slightly). It will take place at The Lake Valhalla Club, 13 Vista Road, Montville. Thanks to the generosity of Perry Bonadies, GM of the club and father of one of our Pack (Brandan), we are able to celebrate the event at this fine establishment at a heavily discounted cost. As in past years, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and children under 13 are no charge; adults and children 13 or older are $20 each. (Scouts must be in uniform to be at no charge!). More details will follow. |
posted Jan 31, 2012 6:15 PM by Dan Ambrosiani
As a reminder, the Pinewood Derby is Saturday February 11th; 10:00-12:30. The final weigh-in and car check-in is Friday February 10th, 7:00-8:30. All cars MUST be checked in Friday night so we can get started Saturday promptly at 10:00. We will have a preliminary weigh-in next week at the February 7th Pack meeting (cars can not exceed 5 ounces), so you can determine if you need to add or subtract weight (the heavier the car, the faster it goes!). In addition to prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (overall time based on 4 heats), there will be voting for Best Paint Job and Coolest Car; as well as a Best Sportsman award determined by the Pack leadership (ie: the car doesn't make it down the track, but the scout keeps a sunny attitude). Also keep in mind that the intent is for the scouts to "Do their Best", so the order of the day is to have FUN! Cars should be built by the scouts with their parents' help; cars should NOT be made by parents!!! Cars from previous years can not be re-used, and after final check-in cars can not be adjusted or re-graphited. (unless they have catastrophic failure). Constant adjustment and application of new graphite between races will not be allowed because it will unduly delay racing, create a graphite mess on the track, and given undue advantage to some racers (remember - we're having fun here, not trying to win the Indianapolis 500). Hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be served. Siblings, grandparents, and (especially) prospective scouts are welcome!! Please respond if you do not yet have a car kit, and I will make arrangements for you to pick one up. Yours in Scouting, John Moran, Cubmaster PS: In addition to the PWD weigh-in at the Feb 7th Pack Meeting, Captain Dan from Camp Wheeler will be docking at the Parish House to tell our Cub-sailors about summer camp. As you've all heard me say......Camp Wheeler is an AWESOME scouting experience with convenient bus service to and from Dell's Village. I highly recommend that every scout in Pack 69 attend! |
posted Jan 9, 2012 7:25 PM by Daniel Ambrosiani
Sunday afternoon, June 3 at Lewis Morris Park. Boys will pull their wagons from town to town and earn “gold nuggets” using their Cub Scout skills. |
posted Jan 9, 2012 7:24 PM by Daniel Ambrosiani
Your son can earn the Basketball Belt Loop while you take Cub Scout Leader Specific Training. You’re not a leader? Get trained anyway!
Learn what makes the pack go while your son has fun. Maybe you’ll find something you’d like to do. Boys who already have the belt loop can earn the Basketball Sports Pin. Only youth whose parents are taking Cub Scout Leader Training may attend. Saturday, January 28 from 2-4pm in Parsippany. Fee is $2 per boy. Pre-registration required by January 25 through the Fishawack District calendar at www.ppbsa.org. |
posted May 7, 2011 4:47 AM by Daniel Ambrosiani
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Invite your friends to our Hoops & Scoops event (Basketball & Ice Cream)
Friday, May 20th, 7:00-8:00 at the RVS Playground
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posted Mar 10, 2011 11:29 AM by Daniel Ambrosiani
If you have a Cub Scout entering 4th or 5th grade in September, be sure to check out our 2011 summer camp programs for upcoming Webelos. Everything you want to know about our camps including dates and fees can be found at www.cubcamps.ppbsa.org. From there, you can visit the individual camp web sites where you can view new photos and a video. |
posted Mar 7, 2011 4:52 PM by Daniel Ambrosiani
This is the final call for Battleship New Jersey Overnight that is on Friday, April 1st. We need to make the final payment. Please use the sign-up sheet ( link) to let us know whether your coming or not.
Cost is $52.95 per person. Children must be from ages 6-18 to attend. No siblings under 6 can come on this trip.
Please send a check to Daniel Ambrosiani, via backpack mail (Declan Ambrosiani 3Z) this week.
Trip Information: - We will leave town around 3:00PM, getting to Camden around 5:00-5:30. The program accepts arrivals from 4:00-6:30PM. For later arrivals, we need to get special arrangements.
- Here is a partial agenda for the encampment:
- FRIDAY
- 1630 to 1830 - Arrival, ride the Flight Simulator, strike gear below, compartments and bunks assigned.
- 1845 to 1900 - Introduction and Safety Presentation.
- 1915 - Fire Drill, everyone exits ship to pier, muster for colors.
- 1920 - Evening Colors on the pier.
- 1930 - Move to the evening meal via the chow line as directed by staff.
- 2000 to 2200 Ships’ Tours with trained Docent Guides – Approximately 2 hours.
- 2300 - Taps, lights out (red “darkened ship” lights will be on as nightlights)
- SATURDAY
- 0715 - Reveille, everyone up!
- 0750 - Everyone exit ship to pier, muster for colors.
- 0800 - Morning Colors on the pier.
- 0805 - Move to breakfast via the chow line as directed by staff.
- 0830 –Self Guide Tour Route.
- 0900 - Flight simulator opens. Space is available in lobby to store gear while you shop or ride the Flight Simulator.
- 1200 – Liberty Call! Campers disembark.
- Please read the pre-boarding package for more information: http://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/images/overnights/pre-boarding-package.pdf.
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posted Feb 24, 2011 4:55 AM by Daniel Ambrosiani
As I mentioned at the Pinewood Derby, The Boy Scouts of America requires Youth Protection training for all BSA registered volunteers, in order to complete our annual re-chartering (and keep us insured). I would also like as many parents as possible to take this 45 minute online training, as it wouldn't surprise me if the BSA increases their mandate in future years. To take the training, go to www.myscouting.org and create a MyScouting account. You can create a MyScouting account without a member ID. Once registered, from the left frame on the MyScouting home page, click E-Learning. Scroll down and from Youth Protection training, click Take Course.Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA.View more information about Youth Protection training at www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx. Any parent completing this course will receive a Pack 69 tee shirt as a gift. Don't assume someone else will do this....take the initiiative to take this course, and thank you in advance for your attention to this very important task!!! - John Moran |
posted Dec 7, 2010 5:40 PM by Daniel Ambrosiani
We will leave for Pyramid Mountain from Kincaid Woods parking lot. For those who have not been to Kincaid Woods before (myself included), the parking lot is on the right all the way North on Powerville Road just before the road bends into Kinnelon.
We will leave this Saturday, December 11 at 12:30PM so please arrive a few minutes early. Bring your own water and trail snacks (I think the younger Scouts can meet some requirements with making trail mix...). Boots and layered clothes are advised.
This will be a bit challenging if you haven't hiked before. My estimate is between 3 and 4 miles and I'm told that there is one rather steep hill. If all goes well, we will visit Bear Rock and Tripod Rock.
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posted Nov 30, 2010 6:09 PM by Daniel Ambrosiani
One of the requirements to earning the Arrow of Light and progressing to Boy Scouts is an overnight campout. If you have not already done this (and I don't think any of your boys have as a Webelo), I would strongly encourage you to consider this "easy" way of fulfilling the requirement. Check the announcement for the Feb 5 Campout at Lake Rickabear. |
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