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Located in Colonia, New Jersey

 

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***Pinewood Derby Weigh-In postponed due to Snow***

The weigh-in scheduled for Wednesday Night, Jan. 26th has been postponed due to inclement weather.  
We have a tentative date (weather permitting) for the weigh in on Friday 1/28/11 at 6:30 PM at SJV.
We will keep an eye on the weather as it may very well be bad on Friday and Saturday as well.

Pack 523 has specific rules for our Pinewood Derby.  Be sure to read our 523 specific documentation to be sure your car qualifies. 
Pack 523 Official derby Rules
Pack 523 Compliance Statement

There are also several websites available to help you and your son prepare for the derby…


http://www.scoutorama.com/derby/
Pinewood Derby Supersite
16 Steps to Build a winner
Pinewood Derby History

 

Help with Blue and Gold Baskets

Parents- We need the following items for our baskets:

We  could use old baskets or containers if you have any to donate it would be much appreciated.
All donations are due to me by February 11,2011 along with checks for the dinner.

Tigers             Board Games            
Wolf              Cooking Items
Bears             Sporting Items
Webelos 1        Camping Items

Webelos 2       School Supplies

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns and especially if you want to help us out! : )

Yours in Scouting.
Manny Remelgado
Cubmaster Pack 523

 

BLUE AND GOLD DINNER TIME CHANGE!!!

February 27, 2011
4:30 pmto8:30 pm
The Blue and Gold time has been changed to:
4:30 PM -  8:30 PM on February 27th 2011
(Due to a conflict of planning at the catering hall)

Location:  Woodbridge Township Rescue Squad, 77 Queen Road, Iselin
Adults $28, Kids $18,  Scouts $12
Checks for the dinner are due by February 11,2011
 

Pinewood Derby Race Day: Saturday January 29th at Colonia Middle School.

January 29, 2011
8:00 amto2:00 pm

 All are welcome to attend the entire event, exact race times for dens is as follows.
Set up 8:00 – 9:00 AM.
Webelos 2: 9:30 AM
Webelos 1: 10:15 AM
Bears: 11:00 AM
Wolves: 11:45 AM
Tigers: 12:30 PM
Finals: 1:15 PM
Cleanup immediately following.
AS ALWAYS ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

 

Pinewood Derby Weigh in: Wednesday January 26th at Saint John Vianney School

January 26, 2011
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

Cars must be brought in a cardboard box marked with the scouts name and den on it.
Cars will be impounded after inspection on the 26th and stored away until race day.
Times for weigh in are as follows:
Tigers and Wolves 6:30 – 7:15 PM.
Bears 7:15 – 7:45 PM.
Webelos 1 and 2 7:45 – 8:30 PM

Pack 523 has specific rules for our Pinewood Derby.  Be sure to read our 523 specific documentation to be sure your car qualifies. 
Pack 523 Official derby Rules
Pack 523 Compliance Statement

There are also several websites available to help you and your son prepare for the derby…


http://www.scoutorama.com/derby/
Pinewood Derby Supersite
16 Steps to Build a winner
Pinewood Derby History

 

 

2011 Re-Registration

Hello Pack 523 families,
It’s time to re-register for the 2011 Scout year.  Please fill out the form below and return it, with your registration fees to Mr. Stephen Oglesby or your den leader. The cost for the upcoming Scout year, January – December 2011, is $60 per scout.   Click here for Form  Read more…

 

Crossover at Cheesequake State Park

June 3, 2011 2:00 pmtoJune 5, 2011 12:00 pm
 
Where: 300 Gordon Road, Matawan, NJ 07747
When: Friday, June 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm until
Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 12:00 pm
 

Honoring Our Fallen Servicemen

May 21, 2011
11:00 amto2:00 pm
 
Clover Leaf Cemetery
Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
 
 

Pack Meeting

April 26, 2011
6:30 pmto7:30 pm
 
Saint John Vianney School
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
 

Blue & Gold Dinner

February 27, 2011
4:30 pmto8:30 pm
 
Sunday, February 27, 2011 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm

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