Last Call for Devils Game

Last call for the Devils Game tickets 12/29!!!!

Car Carving This Thursday Night

Lions, Sisters, Tigers, Wolves carve at 6-7
Bears, Webelos, AOLS carve 7-8

Please print templates from the link below- or use your own. Just make sure your car fits the guidelines (published in a post below).

Extra cars are available to purchase for $4.00 for replacement cars, $10.00 for non registered siblings

Car Carving Templates

click here for a link to the Derby Car Carving Templates

Pinewood Derby Links

Roster
Printable Pack 45 Derby Rules


Please click on the above links to check car numbers and/or print rule packet

Pack 45 Pinewood Derby Rules

Fair Lawn Cub Scout Pack 45
Pinewood Derby Official Rules

The Pinewood Derby is open to all Cub Scouts. Cars should be built by the Cub Scouts with some adult guidance.
Any technical assistance should be fully explained to the Cub Scout so that he can use that knowledge on future projects.

CAR SPECIFICATIONS:
 Maximum width - 2-3/4"
 Maximum Length - 7" (including any authorized accessories)
 Minimum width between wheels - 1-3/4” – to ensure clearance of the lane guides.
 Minimum bottom clearance underneath the body (so it does not rub on the track guide) - 3/8"
 Overall height shall not exceed 3” so as to clear the scoring board.
 Weight – Car must weigh in at (not exceed) 5 ounces including any additional authorized weights/accessories. Loose materials of any kind are not permitted on or in the car. Weight fastened to the car by masking or scotch tape is not acceptable. Liquids may not be used as weights.

GENERAL RULES
Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited. The car shall not ride on springs. Only official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby wheels and axles are permitted. Only dry lubricant is permitted. Details, such as steering wheel and driver are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width, and weight specifications. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it may compete. If, at registration, a car does not pass inspection, the owner will be informed of the reason for failure, and will be given time within the official weigh-in time period to make the adjustment. After final approval, cars will not be re-inspected unless the car is damaged in handling or in a race.

BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS / SAFETY
1. Gather your safety essentials: dust mask, goggles, and latex gloves.
2. Wear eye protection at all times.
3. Monitor Cub Scouts' use of tools.
4. Wear dust mask when appropriate.
5. Work in a well-lighted and well-ventilated area.
6. Consider wearing gloves when using sharp tools.
7. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
8. Do not melt lead; handle lead with care.

9. Follow all safety rules and precautions listed on the tools and products you use.
Keep your work area clean and organized. Check the grooves to ensure that each is at a perfect 90-degree angle to
the car body. A car with untrue axles tends to steer to one side or the other, causing it to rub up against the side of
the lane strip, slowing it down. You can check the groove angles by using a square, a protractor, or even a piece of
paper.
Lay square on block to check for squareness and alignment of slot.
Use two hacksaw blades side by side to redress the slots. Use the edge of the square as a guide.
Choose your favorite design, then mark the block accordingly. Lay car body on the side, then gently drive the axles
into the grooves within 1/4" of the axle head. Axles should fit tight. With a pair of pliers, remove axles by pulling and
turning gradually. Repeat on the other side of block. Most of the cutting can be done with a hand saw, then finished
with sandpaper. Details such as fins and scoops should be added now. Any additional weight needed to achieve a
total of 5 ounces should be built into the car.
NOTE: If the car design you chose has a narrow body, make sure the area where the axles are inserted into the
body remains 1-3/4" wide, or wheels will not fit over the guide strips of the track.

PAINTING AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Apply several coats of sanding sealer; then sand entire car with a fine-grade sandpaper. Give model at least two
coats of fast drying paint, in your choice of color. When paint is completely dry sand with a fine sandpaper, apply a
final coat of paint and allow to dry thoroughly. To finish, rub entire car with a rubbing compound. Details such as
windshield, driver, racing numbers, etc., should be added now. For a super finish apply a coat of auto wax and rub to
a high gloss. Pre-lubricate axles and wheels using, dry powdered lubricant. Do not use regular oil or silicone spray,
since it may soften the plastic. Slide wheels over axles, then gently tap them into the car body grooves with a 1/4"
dowel or similar object to within 1/32" of car body. Make sure wheels turn freely.

ADDITIONAL PACK 45 RULES
Please note that there are items on the internet that can make a car literally twice as fast. Pack 45 will allow only the
BSA kits and materials to be used. Please note that motors and other devices are strictly prohibited:
1. Use only Official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit wood, wheels, and nails.
2. Assigned car numbers are to be placed on the front end (either on top or as a front plate) of the car.
3. Wheels may only be lightly sanded to smooth out molding imperfections in the tread area. Beveling,
tapering, thin sanding, wafering, or lathe turning of the wheels is prohibited. The decorative dots on the
wheel treads may not be removed. Lathing of the wheels is not permitted.
4. All cars must have 4 wheels. Each wheel must make contact with the track.
5. Washers, bushings, sleeves, or any types of wheel bearings and connecting axles are prohibited.
6. No starting devices, springs or “Hub Cap” style wheel coverings are allowed.

7. Motors, engines, or other propulsion may not be used.
8. The BSA axle grooves cannot be moved or modified in any way and must be used. These grooves should
not be covered in any manner. (e.g. axle fasteners or axle guides)
9. Only BSA stock axles can be used. Each wheel will have one independent axle.
10. The axles should not be mounted at an angle or deliberately bent in order to tip any of the wheel treads to
an angle.
11. Axles may be lubricated with only dry powder. (Graphite).
12. Details such as steering wheel, driver, windshield, decals, painting, and other interior/exterior items are
allowed as long as they do not cause the car to exceed any of the length, width, height, weight, or clearance
specifications.
13. Wheel wells that fully or partially cover the wheels are not allowed.
14. The Minimum Front Nose Width shall be at least 0.5” and parallel with the front axle to operate properly on
the track.
15. Cars must be no more than 3" high to fit under the finish gate.
16. All cars are to be inspected and stored safely prior to the race.

RACE DAY RULES
1. Cars must be registered no later than 30 minutes prior to race time.
2. Cars will be inspected and weighed during the registration period. Cars weighing too much will be allowed to remove weight. Cars weighing light will be allowed to add weight securely attached or imbedded weight. Lubrication (graphite) must be added before entering the facility. After modification, the car will be re-inspected and re-weighed.
3. Once the car passes inspection and weighing, the car will be impounded until after the race is over. Only official personnel will handle the cars during the race. The youth will not be allowed to touch/handle their car during the races.
4. Cars may be run with the Scout in absentia if the Scout/Family is unable to attend providing the car is submitted by the registration deadline and the car passes inspection.
5. If, during the race, the car becomes damaged, then the youth may to the best of his ability perform repairs.
6. If a car is damaged due to track fault or due to fault of another car or youth, then the track chairman, at his/her sole discretion, shall allow additional repair assistance.
7. If a car that is run in absentia is damaged, it will be disqualified as the car owner is not present for repairs.
8. If a car leaves its lane, at his sole discretion, the track chairman shall inspect the track and, if a track fault is found which probably caused the initial violation; the race chairman shall order the race to be rerun after the track is repaired.
9. Should the car be disqualified, the car shall race but the results will not be counted in the official race record for award, trophy or placing unless the car is for a Scout that is in absentia. That car will not continue to race.

Pack Meeting November 30th

Hello, 

Hoping everyone had a really great Thanksgiving. 

Wanted to send an update for the pack meeting and ask you all to send out pack meeting reminder and announcement to your dens. 

Sean and I have a arranged for a magician to come and perform at the Pack meeting. He is a professional magician that I happen to know through work. Since it is our last pack meeting as cub master and charter rep., we wanted to do something special. The magician has a son who is in Boy Scouts out in West Orange and often does blue and gold events, etc. His show will be about 30-45 min long. His name is Jay Rosenberg.  

Unfortunately, I cannot be there, I have a large educational conference for work event that I am in charge of running and it cannot be moved. The conference takes us about a year to plan and coordinate speakers from around the country. My worlds collided yesterday when I realized both events were the same day.

Sean will need help. 

We were thinking the order should go as follows: 

Opening ceremony 

Magician

Awards and announcements ( we may end up going over about 15 min so tell families 7:00 to 8:15 and to be on time as possible) 

Sean will go early and set up chairs 

The magician brings his own PA system

If the leaders can get the boys seated by den.

Families behind the dens

I also will invite troop 60 (Gavin’s Troop) 

And my -girls Scout den (10 girls 3rd grade) 

Thank you for any assistance you can provide to Sean on Thursday and for reminding your families- it should be a fun family night for everyone... 

— Michelle and Sean 

Popcorn pickup

Hello Scouting Families,

Wanted to let everyone know that popcorn orders are ready for pickup. We will start pickup by Den on Thursday night starting with Tigers and working our way up to AOL. Sean O'Keefe will be standing by at the Library in the school at Saint Anne's, in order help hand out orders. Each order has a pick sheet and original order form that was handed in. Please sign the pick sheet and leave with Sean. I will use that as a record of successful pickup by each family. We need to have all orders out before end of month, keeping in mind that thanksgiving there will be no meeting. So we lose a pickup night. Let us know if there are any questions.

Thanks again , and great work by all our Scouts and Scouting families.

Jon Lodato

Camper Accounts 2017-2018

Camper Account Policies for 2017-2018

Pack 45

St. Anne’s, Fair Lawn NJ

• For every $50.00 sold over the $150.00 goal, each scout gets $10.00 deposited into his/her camper account.
• Camper accounts can be used for the following events/items:
• Trips/Events run by the Pack or Council -council trips require receipt of payment submitted with the Reimbursement form.
• Council purchases for your scout- require receipt of payment from the Council store submitted with the Reimbursement form.This includes uniforms, books, projects, supplies.
• Registration fees in the spring.
• Blue and Gold Tickets for family members (The Pack pays for REGISTERED Scouts and Sisters)
• Camp Fees for Lewis and Yaw Paw- requires receipt of online payment submitted with the Reimbursement form.
• Camp Fees for Turrell and NoBe- requires receipt of online payment submitted with the Reimbursement form- Arrow of Light ONLY.
• Class B orders
• If a Scout or Sister chooses to leave the Pack and Cub Scouting, the money in his/her camper account rolls into the Pack General account as per BSA policy.
• If a Scout TRANSFERS packs or bridges into a Troop, Pack 45 will write the new Unit a check transferring the monies from the camper account to the new Unit. Please be aware that new Units may or may not maintain camper accounts and those funds may be rolled into that Units general account as per BSA policy.
• Camper accounts cannot be rolled over to the next scouting year. Funds must be used by June 1, 2018 so the Pack can close out the year.

November Updates

1. Camper Accounts will be released for use at the November 30th Pack Meeting. No changes have been made to the guidelines for spending. I will be posting  Camper Account info to the blog shortly in a separate post.
2. ALL reimbursements from September-October MUST be turned at the November 30th Pack meeting. Checks will be cut at the December parent meeting. Receipts submitted after November 30th will not be honored. 
3. Pinewood Derby cars will be given to Den leaders at the November 30th pack meeting- car carving is 12/14
4. Crew 53 will be running a canned food drive during the Pinewood Derby
5. Bowlathon is 12/28/17
6. The next NJ Devils Scout night is 12/29/17- see Jess Hansen for tickets
7. The Blue and Gold Brunch is 2/11/2018 at the Brownstone. Tickets are $30 pp. Scouts and registered sisters have their tickets paid for by the Pack. 
8.  Winter Camping will be running March 23-25th- Details to follow.
9. The Veterans' Breakfast scheduled for next weekend has been cancelled- alternate activities are being explored. 

Please contact your den leaders with any questions. 

Popcorn prizes are due!

Hey there! Another amazing popcorn year! Our scouts did awesome. Please get your prize selections into Jon Paul Lodato asap in order to actually get a prize!

Popcorn update

Hello Scouting Families,

Appreciate everyone's support this year. The Scouts were awesome as expected.

I have received a handful of responses related to if sales are still open. The answer is yes. I will be placing the final orders this Friday with Council. So if there are any families that have additional sales that came in after they handed in the forms or just in general, just provide those (with funds) to me this week at latest by our Halloween party this Thursday night. No worries. Thanks again for your support.

Additionally some families have emailed me or coordinated with there Den Leader to drop off forms at this weeks Halloween party or during the week. That would be fine. I received most of the forms for our Pack already.

I have asked our Den Leaders to also help communicate to there Den, and that has been very helpful gathering the remaining forms. Thank you all for that. Let me know if anyone needs forms again, and I will have several spare ones available on Thursday if needed, as well as if anyone needs it sooner, just text or email me, and I can email or drop them off.

As mentioned we are almost to our goal of every Scout doing Popcorn Sales. This will be a big accomplishment :-). Thank you to all families and Scouts for your amazing support this year!!!

I will be posting to all the Den Leaders the sales per Scout by this weekend. Additionally I will be taking prize requests next week...

Quick Note: There were a few families we have not received response from. Very few so hopefully I have the correct contact info :-), but if you have not responded to your Den Leader or reached out to me yet to coordinate the form drop off, please do. Again really appreciate everyone's support. As long as the Scout Participates they will receive patches, and depending on sales all the other fun stuff... Thanks again and happy scouting...

Jon Lodato

Popcorn Kernel

Leadership Training

One of the things Pack 45 is known for in NNJC is having highly trained leaders. As we prepare to bridge both boys and leaders- I would like to invite the new leadership to start attending these sessions. Trained leaders provide the best program for our Scouts! This also makes you eligible for awards, swag, and the opportunity to take higher level trainings like Powder Horn

• YPT training is mandatory for all leaders. Contact Jay Hansen with any questions
• Protecting God's Children is mandatory for all leaders chartered out of St. Anne's. Contact Michelle O'Keefe with any questions. 
• A full training weekend is being held November 3-5th for Baloo, IOLS, OWLS- remember Baloo is a prereq for Woodbadge, LNT, and Powder Horn. Also each camping trip taken by the Pack must have 2 Baloo trained leaders on course for the trip to run.
• December 2nd is a Baloo only training.  
• In Patriot's Path Council a full University of Scouting is being offered December 2nd. 
• Click on the links below to go to each Council site

www.nnjbsa.org         www.ppbsa.org

Ending the Popcorn Sales!!

Hello Scouting Families,

As a reminder this week is our last show n sell week. It is also the week I will be collecting take order forms from each family. In addition to the prizes and camper account contributions, we ask for all families to participate in at least 1 show n sell, and also do take orders, especially since each allows the scout to get additional recognition patches, for each type of sale, including online that they participate in.

Appreciate all the families and Scouts hard work this popcorn season. I will be collecting all take order forms with payments in full this Thursday at our pack meeting. I have to total up all sales and send that out to each parent so that they can pick there Scout prizes and to know what $ contributions we will be deposited in each Scouts camper account. I have till the beginning of next week to finalize all orders with Council so I need time to total and process the forms. If any family will not be at the Thursday meeting, please contact me via phone or email to coordinate the hand off of the Take Order forms. Appreciate everyone's time.

Note: For the take order form payments, please make the checks out to "BSA Pack 45".

Popcorn update 10/12/17

Hello Scouting Families,

Want to continue to say thank you too all the families supporting our popcorn sales this year. Look forward to seeing also the Take Order form progress. If you have any questions on Take orders or Payment formats please reach out to me. I will be collecting all the Scout Take order forms end of Next week from each Scout Family, with payments. All payments must be handed in with the form. Once I total all the take order forms for each Scout plus the Show Sell credits and Online orders, I will provide families with sales amounts so that Prizes can be chosen and additional awards and prizes can also be allocated. 

We are really looking to reach our pack goals this year which will allow us to fund more activities at a pack level as well as additional funds back to each Scout that exceeds there Scout goals which translates into less out of pocket to our families during the year for activities. :-) Keep up the awesome work..!!!

We have 2 weekends left, this weekend and next for show n sell sales. If you have not already signed up, please see the facebook page or latest emailed schedule. Note I do need a slot covered 4-6 Sunday for next week . Outside of that we are pretty booked up with a few spare slots available. Also any families that are interested in receiving a little inventory to do there own blitz local to where they live, please reach out to me.  We are on the road to finishing strong this year, so keep up the awesome work...

Again any questions on the take order forms or show n sells do not hesitate to reach out.

Jon Lodato

Popcorn Kernel

10/12/17 Update

• The Bear, Webelos and Wolves are offsite  10/12 for a Camp and Hiking Demo at REI in Paramus. All Scouts will be in class A and we are meeting at 6:50 at the front door. We look forward to all families and Scouts that will be attending. We ask that all Scouts be on there best Scout behavior. Thanks again and Happy Scouting..
• Any registration submitted after 10/15 will be $135.00. As of right now, Sisters still cost $45. Girls will not be charged the full price until registration in the spring to reflect their ability to access the full Cub Scout Program in Fall 2018. 
• Please RSVP to Sean Barstow if you will attending the Gold Rush this weekend. 

Protecting God's Children

Hello Leaders!!! Since we are Chartered through a Catholic Church, all leaders must take a separate training- Protecting God's Children. St. Anne's is holding one on Tuesday night but other dates and locations are available. We are the  "Newark Diocese" for when you register. Please contact Michelle O'Keefe with any questions  mokeefe1671@gmail.com

click here for link

Cutter Camporee Reminders

• Payment is due tonight for Cutter Camporee. Parents attending must pay as well.
• Permission slips and bike rodeo forms are due as well- I will have extra forms tonight.
• Please contact your den leaders for individual information regarding supplies, food, etc.
• The helicopter will be landing around 11:30 am.

Collection At Cutter Camporee

Haunted House!!!!!

click here for link

GOLD RUSH

Click here to register

Welcome back!

Please forward advancements to Danielle Prestigiacomo ASAP

Please contact Michelle O'keefe if you are interested in volunteering for St. Annes street fair.

There is no meeting this week 9/14

Registration is due by the 9/28 Pack meeting.

All scouts should have full Class A by that meeting

Open House Nights

The 2017-2018 SCOUTING SEASON!!!!!

• September 7th is our first meeting!!!
• Devils tickets are now on sale for the Devils/Rangers September 23rd game. Contact game chair, Jess Hansen lashiksagoddess@gmail.com for ticket information. 
• Here is the link for the Street Fair volunteer sign up click here for form. Please direct any questions to Michelle O'Keefe, charter rep.
• We will have open recruitment September 7th and 21st. All scouts need to be registered AND paid for by September 21st. 
• The PACK meeting is September 28th.
• Parent meeting is September 11th at 7:30 pm at the Dutch House. 

Popcorn Kickoff tonight!!!!! 7 pm

• Come register for your show and sell slots!!! pick up your packet!! and this counts as your August activity for your awards. There will be games and raffles!
• Class B will be on sale! $20 per sweatshirt $10 per shirt
• Reregistration will be taken at this time

DEVILS GAMES for 17-18

September 23^rd – Scout Night Devils v Rangers

$40.00 per ticket- ON SALE NOW- money due by Sept 7th

December 29^th – Scout Night Devils V Sabers

$50.00 per ticket

February 3^rd – Scout Night Devils v Penguins

$60.00 per ticket

March 4^th – Scout Night Devils v Golden Knights (new Vegas team)

$50.00 per ticket

March 31^st – Law Enforcement Appreciation Night 

$60.00 per tickets

FOS

For all of you that are making FOS payments... please note on your check in the memo "for Yaw Paw Boat House"

This will assure your money goes directly to the boat house fund!

NJ Jackals

Attention families who hold refund tickets/vouchers for the July 8th, 2016 rained out game. We have tried numerous times to rectify the tickets with the Jackals and management has not returned our calls or answered emails. If you hold these tickets, please contact Joseph Redmon - general manager- jredman@jackals.com  973-746-7434 directly. 

Council has been notified and we apologize for the inconvenience. We will no longer partner with the Jackals.  

ICE CREAM STAR WARS SOCIAL!

click here for the evite link

Re-registration DUE 6/15!!!

• As everyone gets ready to enjoy their den parties, please remember to bring in your reregistration forms.
• Cash, check, or credit card will be accepted. 
• It's not too late to register for Camp Yaw Paw and Camp Lewis.
• Please check the calendar AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG for upcoming dates.
• Ice Cream Social- 7/12/2017 7 pm in the Church Hall- invite will be posted soon
• We are currently working with the New Jersey Jackals to be able to redeem our tickets from the rained out overnight from last year. As of right now, they do NOT want to honor our tickets. We have been in contact with the Jackals management as well as Northern New Jersey Council. We will keep you posted about this. 

Come visit!

FAIR LAWN CUB SCOUT

PACK 45

ST. ANNE’S

Did you miss last week? No worries!

Come visit us

June 8th & June 15th

7 pm at St. Anne’s

www.flcs45.blogspot.com

Sean O’Keefe Cubmaster

845-558-6003

Recruitment is June 1 at 6:30!!!

Memorial Day Weekend plans

There are no den meetings on 5/25 due to our weekend events.

On Saturday, May 27th, at 10:45 AM at the Fair Lawn Cemetery on Maple Ave we will gather to place flags on the graves of Veterans. *time will be confirmed as I am seeing conflicting posts
Class A uniforms are required. A full baseball uniform is also acceptable
Maps indicating the various sections to be assigned will be distributed—this will avoid duplication of the Scouts efforts (as we experienced last year).

On Sunday, May 28th, at 1:45 PM, there will be a Memorial Ceremony, Taps and a firing squad salute. If you choose to attend this event you must wear Class A.

On Monday, May 29th, at 9:30 am we will gather at the commuter parking lot (across from the 208 entrance and diagonal to Green Dragon) for the Fair Lawn Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at 10:30 am. Either walk to our rendevue point or park at the commuter lot by the train station, you will not have access to your vehicle once the parade starts.
Full Class A uniform is required in order to March.
Please bring your own candy to hand out to spectators. (No throwing) The entire parade route is approximately 1.5 miles, we will be walking the entire length so plan accordingly.

PLEASE message your den leaders if you are attending the flag ceremony and parade ASAP

June 3-4 CAMPING!!!!! SIGN UP NOW!!!!

Good Afternoon Pack 45!!  TENT Camping @ NOBE June 3rd-4th. 

If you are interested in attending, please see Monique Baitala or contact via email mbaitala@gmail.com ASAP.  First come, first served reservation!  TRIP IS NON-REFUNDABLE.   We have reserved ONE site, which allows for a 10-15 tents.  Details for the weekend are listed below. 

Date: June 3rd-4th
Check-in: 3pm Saturday, June 3rd (launch from Pack picnic!)
Check-out: by 11am Sunday, June 4th

Who: Open to all Pack 45 scouts and their siblings. 

Cost: $15/pp including scouts (with the exception of WEBELOS scouts as this is their pack funded campout)

**Supply List and Camp Rules will be sent to registered campers**

May 22nd Updates

• Please RSVP to the Pack Picnic- see post below for link to register
• Cub Family Weekend is June 10-11 click here to register CLICK HERE FOR LINK  only a few days left for early registration fees!
• Camp Yaw registration is now open. Check with your den leaders for the week your den is going CLICK HERE FOR LINK
• Registration packets need to be returned with payment by 6/8
• The next parent meeting will be 6/5 on MONDAY night 7:30 pm at the Dutch house. All parents are needed and welcome!!!!

Please click here for the invitation link INVITE

YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!

Volunteers are needed.

Food, Rain Gutter Regatta, and Games!!!

any questions- please contact Picnic Chair Monique Baitala mbaitala@gmail.com

Sea Base Fundraiser

click here to download PDF

Bottle rocket launch

Friday at 630 pm we will start our Bottle Rocket Launch! Please bring:
Rocket
A gallon of water (you need it to launch)
Camp chairs for you AND your scout
Shirts for silk screening

Movie- October Sky- will start at sundown under the pavilion with popcorn!
Please bring snacks for your family

Fundraisers for Pack 45 and Troop 60!

May Updates

• Please submit reimbursement forms to Stu for camper accounts ASAP.
• This Thursday night is Bottle Rocket build. You will be building the rockets with your den. Please bring a clean, empty 2 liter bottle to the build. You will decorate your rockets at home UNLESS YOUR DEN HAS PLANNED SOMETHING ELSE! 
• We MUST SELL PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS TO FUND THE END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES. Please see Danielle P. for tickets.
• We participate in the Flag Ceremony (in FULL CLASS A) at the cemetery in Fair Lawn on Saturday morning Memorial Day weekend. And we march in the parade. 
• Parent meeting has been moved to 5/9 because Roundtable is 5/2. 

CAMPER ACCOUNTS

• Parents- Camper Accounts do NOT roll over to the next year. You must use your funds by June 2017.
• Please submit the reimbursement form with a RECEIPT. We must have documentation.
• If you are leaving Scouting (as in dropping out), your money rolls into the Pack Fund. 
• If you are transferring units - i.e.: bridging to a Troop or Crew, moving from one Pack to another- it is up to you to find out if that unit has camper accounts. Checks will be written to other units directly but it is your responsibility to contact your new unit regarding their financial policies. 
• Stu Gelbwasser is our treasurer. Please direct balance inquiries to him directly                       551-204-0353 stunjact@yahoo.com

BRIDGING

• Bridging will start at 6:30
• You will need to have your scout dressed in the complete Class A uniform. That includes tucking the shirt in and wearing the belt with loops on it.
• Parents need to prepurchase the new rank hat, neckerchief, slide, and book. It is recommended that you purchase 2 slides. YOU will be presenting these items to your scout during the ceremony.
• If you cannot attend the ceremony, please let your leaders know ASAP
• Class B shirts and Pancake Breakfast tickets will be on sale that night. 
• Volunteers are needed to help serve during the Pancake Breakfast. 

Spring Reminders!!!

Happy Easter and Passover for those who celebrate!!!!

Just a  few reminders as we get closer to Bridging!!!

• Early bird summer camp registration will be ending soon! Don't forget to sign up for Yaw Paw or Lewis asap!!!! Check with your den leaders to see when your den will be going (boys can attend ANY week but often like to go with friends)
• Class B will be on sale at Bridging 
• Camper Accounts must be used by JUNE 30th. If money is left in the camper account this money will roll over into the general pack funds!!! No exceptions will be made. Accounts can be used for:
• Class B purchases
• BSA Summer camp- with a receipt from Double Knot
• Council store purchases with receipt - example: new hat, slides, neckerchiefs, books
• Pack 45 trip balances 
• Council events (cub family, WCW, etc) with Double Knot receipt
• registration 2017-2018
• Reregistration packets will be available the night of Bridging

CUB CARNIVAL

THE CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA TONIGHT

Updates 4/5/17

• Class B will be on sale at Bridging
• Applebee Pancake Breakfast 5/21- tickets will be on sale at Bridging and volunteers will be needed to help serve
• Leaders and volunteers are needed for the following events
• Bottle Rocket Launch 5/19
• Pancake Breakfast 5/21
• Memorial Day weekend- Flags and Parade
• Pack Picnic 6/3
• Fishing Derby 6/17
• Beaver Weekend Yaw Paw 6/17

Medieval Times

Please arrive at medival times on April 9 at 1 pm to get tickets. We will meet in the front vestibule. Please text  Deborah Lodato 973-464-3044 with any questions. Thank you

Red bulls

⚽️ Margaret Yanez will be chairing the Red Bull's Soccer event.

Date: April 22, 2017 @ 7:30PM v. Columbus Crew SC.

Price: $25 for Upper Corners & Endlines / $52 for Sideline B & Upper Midfield

Includes: Ticket to the Match; $5 Food Coupon; Drawstring Bag; Scout Patch; Video Board Welcome; Scout Halftime Sideline March (First 500 to register)

I would like to get a head count of who is interested in attending. Please let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks!  ⚽️

WINTER CAMPING IS CANCELLED

CAMP NOBEBOSCO WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!
Camp got over 2 feet of snow and it cannot be plowed out in time for the weekend. Families will either be refunded or money can roll to your camper account.

Class B sale

Please click here for the latest Class B order forms

click here for link

Class B will be run 3/9 to 3/30. Delivery will be at the 4/27 Bridging

3/7 Updates

• Parent and Leader meeting tonight at the Dutch House 7:30
• Please see den updates for meetings this week
• Class B Sale will start 3/9 and will end 3/30 at the March Pack Meeting. Delivery will be at Bridging.
• Registration for Camp Yaw Paw and Camp Lewis is open!!! Early Bird discount ends April 13th!
• Registration for Cub Family Weekend is now open.
• Medieval Times will be running as a Pack Trip 4/9. Please see Deb and Jon Lodato for more information.
• We are still collecting for the Birthday Bag Food Pantry Gifts. Please bring items to the church hall this Thursday night. 
• Parents- please purchase the next level of hat, neckerchief, book, and slide BEFORE Bridging!!! You will present these items to your scout at Bridging. 
• Lions will purchase the FULL Tiger uniform
• Webelos have the option to move to the tan uniform
• AOL- please discuss your uniform requirements with your new Troop
• Big Sisters- if you are in 8th grade OR 14 years old, you will need the Venture Crew uniform. 

CUB FAMILY WEEKEND 6/10-11

Parents!!!! Registration is open for Cub Family Weekend. Please click on the link below for registration.
https://nnjbsa.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2059312&OrgKey=453

Families will receive $20 toward this event for each scout and REGISTERED sisters. Families must register and present a receipt from Double Knot with a reimbursement form.

RED BULLS SOCCER!

Date: April 22, 2017 @ 7:30PM v. Columbus Crew SC

Price: $25 for Upper Corners & Endlines / $52 for Sideline B & Upper Midfield

Includes: Ticket to the Match; $5 Food Coupon; Drawstring Bag; Scout Patch; Video Board Welcome; Scout Halftime Sideline March (First 500 to register)

This is the game night for scouts. We need TWO registered leaders to run this event- meaning that 2 leaders need to attend the game and we may possible a parent to chair the event if the leaders attending can't chair. 

An event chair (parent/leader) would be responsible for 

• ticket sales and money coordination with Stu Gelbwasser, Treasurer
• collection of permission slips
• liason with the Red Bulls
• Ticket distribution 
• creation and maintainence of roster for Pack files- coordinate with Jess Hansen, Committee Chair
• Point person on event day

If you are interested in having this event run- please contact Jess Hansen lashiksagoddess@gmail.com for further information. 

Scout Sunday 2/19

This Sunday St. Anne's will be hosting Scout Sunday at the 9:30 am mass. Please come 15 minutes early and be dressed in your class A uniform. This is a Cutter Council event...all of the Fair Lawn units (Packs, Crew, orTroops) are invited to participate. If you will be attending please email me lashiksagoddess@gmail.com or Ken Niemiec  kneemik@verizon.net
Chairmans are needed for this event next year

NO Meetings tonight!!!

• We will not be meeting tonight- even cub scouts get snow days!
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• Parents- please check with your den leaders regarding the Blue and Gold.
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• We will be starting the Birthday Bag collection this Sunday.
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• 2/16- Winter Camping payments are due to save your spot on the roster- $35 PP
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• PLEASE have your scout dressed in FULL CLASS A for the Blue and Gold- this is the hat, shirt, belt, neckerchief, and slide. Shirts need to be tucked in pants. We will have a photographer on site. 

Winter Camping Update

Hello families!!!!

We have just confirmed our 3rd Annual Winter Camping Trip! We will be going to BSA Camp NoBeBoSco in Blairstown NJ on March 17th-19th. This is kicks off our camping season. This trip is open to the entire pack and families (Other trips will be rank specific).

• This trip is open to all ranks from Lion to Arrow of Light
• Siblings are welcome
• Cold weather gear and clothing is mandatory 
• Price $35 PP
• Sign ups will start 1/26- there is a cap for numbers
• Cabins: Retsu and New Cabin #2
• The sign up list HAS BEEN FILLED!!! PAYMENT IS DUE BY 2/16 
• A waiting list has been started. If payment is not received by 2/16, the spot will move to the next family waiting. 
• If you have signed up and know you or a family member cannot attend please let us know ASAP

2/2 Updates

• All groups meeting at Church Hall then breaking out into groups
• LAST CALL for Blue and Gold Tickets- no tickets will be sold after tonight
• Winter Camping payments will be accepted tonight- checks, cash or credit- BSA Pack 45
• Space is limited- pay to reserve your spot ASAP- a waiting list will be forming

Updates 1/27

• Please look for updates from your Den leaders
• Parent meeting 1/31 7:30 pm Dutch House- THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO PICK UP YOUR BLUE AND GOLD TICKETS.
• Winter Camping sign ups 2/2
• LION and BEAR families- please speak with your leaders about the uniform change for Bridging

Blue and Gold Service Project

In 1910, newspapers featured Model T Fords chugging along rutted roads at 8 miles an hour; Detroit's center fielder, Ty Cobb, batting .385; and Tom Swift hitting the book market with a bang. Buried deep in one newspaper, it was reported: "William D. Boyce, a Chicago publisher, incorporated the Boy Scouts of America in Washington, D.C. on February 8.” That was all it said. Now it is a much bigger event!

February 8th, 2010 is the CUB SCOUT / BOY SCOUT BIRTHDAY! This is why we celebrate our "Blue and Gold" in February. This year, Pack 45 will honor this very special event by running a BIRTHDAY BAG COLLECTION. To support our Charter and the community we will be collecting items to make a birthday bag for children who receive services from the Food Pantry at St. Anne's. These bags will allow children in need to be able to celebrate a birthday. Scouts and their families are asked to bring a donation to our Blue and Gold Brunch Banquet of the following items to include in our bags:

• cake mix
• frosting
• candles
• table cloth
• paper plates, napkins, forks
• plastic cups
• a 9 inch aluminum baking pan
• child birthday card (either gender)

The Big Sisters of Pack 45 will be collecting and organizing this drive along with Confirmation Candidates from St. Anne's. All items need to be NEW and in the original packaging. Please contact Jess lashiksagoddess@gmail.com with any questions

Updates 1/23

• Blue and Gold tickets are on sale!!!! Thursday is your last night to buy the tickets!!!
• Please submit clothing vendors for consideration for our next Class B order
• A Liberty Science Center Trip is on the calendar for Feb 10th. We need two leaders to volunteer to attend and run the trip. 

******CAMPER ACCOUNTS

Please note that camper accounts need to be used by the end of the 2017 Scouting year for Lions- Webelos- June 2017. Arrow of Light Scouts need to use their account before Bridging 4/27/17. Any funds not used will be rolled in the general pack fund. 

 Original Posting 11/3/17

• Camper accounts can be used for the following events/items:
• Trips/Events run by the Pack or Council -council trips require receipt of payment submitted with the Reimbursement form.
• Council purchases for your scout- require receipt of payment from the Council store submitted with the Reimbursement form.This includes uniforms, books, projects, supplies.
• Registration fees in the spring.
• Blue and Gold Tickets for family members (The Pack pays for REGISTERED Scouts and Sisters)
• Camp Fees for Lewis and Yaw Paw- requires receipt of online payment submitted with the Reimbursement form.
• Camp Fees for Turrell and NoBe- requires receipt of online payment submitted with the Reimbursement form- Arrow of Light ONLY.
• Class B orders
• If a Scout or Sister chooses to leave the Pack and Cub Scouting, the money in his/her camper account rolls into the Pack General account as per BSA policy.
• If a Scout TRANSFERS packs or bridges into a Troop, Pack 45 will write the new Unit a check transferring the monies from the camper account to the new Unit. Please be aware that new Units may or may not maintain camper accounts and those funds may be rolled into that Units general account as per BSA policy.
• Camper accounts cannot be rolled over to the next scouting year. Funds must be used by June 1, 2017 so the Pack can close out the year.

WINTER CAMPING!!!!

Hello families!!!!

We have just confirmed our 3rd Annual Winter Camping Trip! We will be going to BSA Camp NoBeBoSco in Blairstown NJ on March 17th-19th. This is kicks off our camping season. This trip is open to the entire pack and families (Other trips will be rank specific).

• This trip is open to all ranks from Lion to Arrow of Light
• Siblings are welcome
• Cold weather gear and clothing is mandatory 
• Price $35 PP
• Sign ups will start 1/26- there is a cap for numbers
• Cabins: Retsu and New Cabin #2
• The sign up list HAS BEEN FILLED!!! PAYMENT IS DUE BY 2/16 
• A waiting list has been started. If payment is not received by 2/16, the spot will move to the next family waiting. 
• If you have signed up and know you or a family member cannot attend please let us know ASAP

1/19 reminders

• Blue and Gold Tickets are on sale now. LAST DATE TO BUY TICKETS 1/26
• TIGER TUMBLE is this weekend!!!!Register here for Tiger Tumble
• LEADERS: Please submit advancements to Danielle P. tonight so that awards will be ready for Blue and Gold
• Webelos: Backpack inspection tonight
• Bears: Offsite at the Cosmos Club
• Wolves: Bring pencils and coins
• Lions and Big Sisters: No meeting tonight

With regrets

I'm sorry to share that our Arrow of Light Scout Tyler Martin lost his mother this weekend. The arrangements are as follows:  Sunday 10:00 a. m. Louis Suburban Chapels, 13-01 Broadway Fair Lawn. The Martin-Harris family thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. The family will be sitting shiva at 11:30 am 20-15 Hunter Place Fair Lawn

Pinewood Derby Race Results

Pinewood Derby 2017 Results!!

First, a huge thank you and congratulations to all of our scouts, leaders, sisters, siblings, and parents who did us proud and DID THEIR BEST to make this year's Derby our best ever!

Below are the top 3 finishers for both the Sisters/Siblings and the Cub Scout races as well as those who received special awards from our Boy Scout judges:

Sisters/Siblings               Cub Scouts

1st: Cara Kaminsky                   1st: John Tregidgo

2nd: Eliza Allen                         2nd: Matthew Hook

3rd: Bella Hansen                      3rd: Sam Mathew

Most Realistic: Anthony Vasquez

Most Creative: Matija O'Keefe

Most Patriotic: Gavin O'Keefe

Prettiest: Adriana Goffredo

Boy Scouts' Choice: Antonio Goffredo

Derby Spirit: Noah Gelbwasser

This year, we are also sending the top racer in each CUB SCOUT den to participate in the Three Rivers District Pinewood Derby! 4/8/17 info to follow

• Lucas Delligatti (Lions)
• Michael Centkowski (Tigers)
• Sam Mathew (Wolves)
• Matthew Hook (Bears)
• Reilly Burgess (Webelos)
• John Tregidgo (Arrow of Light)

Click HERE for a list of the individual results from each race division and the collective whole.

9 pm set up..

URGENT.... we cannot access the church hall until 9 pm for set up tonight! Set up is at 9 pm

TIGER TUMBLE!!!!!!

See Sean B. about registering (or register at the link below) for Tiger Tumble on Saturday 1/21/17 if interested.  Sean and Blake will be attending the Tiger Tumble.  An adult partner is required for every scout attending. It is from 10am-12pm in Palisades Park.

http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971496&OrgKey=944

THIS IS A ONCE IN A CUB SCOUT LIFE OPPORTUNITY THAT YOU CAN'T DO AFTER TIGER YEAR!!!!!!!!

PINEWOOD DERBY UPDATES

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE 1/4/17 UPDATED PINEWOOD DERBY RULES- these reflect the correct placement for car numbers

CLICK HERE

***Please note there is NO pizza sale this year. Families are welcome to bring their own food. Please speak with your den leaders regarding individual den plans on race day.
PLEASE let your den leader know if you are not racing.

CLASS B shirts will be on sale during the race. These are the OG green. A silk screen will not be run this year.

We are looking for parents to help with set up 7:30 pm 1/13 Friday night and clean up 1/14 after the race.

CAR NUMBERS

Cars must be numbered in the front of the vehicle. This was omitted from the Derby Standard Operating Procedures and will be rectified ASAP. New Derby SOPS will be posted asap to reflect this oversight. Extra numbers will be available at weigh in and on Derby day. Keep watching the blog for updates!!!

Happy New Year- Jan 6th Reminders

• Please check with your den leaders regarding meetings this week.
• Weigh in for Derby cars is at 7 pm- cars must be present to be weighed
• Blue and Gold tickets are on sale- $20 pp. This event is free for scouts and REGISTERED sisters.
• Pinewood Derby is 1/14 starting at 11 am