PACK 240 UPCOMING EVENTS

 Friday, January 16^th – Pinewood Derby “Military Matters”

Get your kits, make your cars, and come out and race.

Who's the fastest, who's the craziest, who's is most like the theme.

Come on out and have fun racing your car against your den.  Maybe you can represent Pack 240 at the District Races. 

Friday, January 30^th – Blue & Gold Fundraiser

            Neil Simon’s I Ought to be in Pictures

First Avenue Playhouse 123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands

            Show Time 8:30 – Doors Open 7:50

            All Tickets $20 – Includes Admission, Dessert & Beverage

            For tickets or more information, e-mail thomasebutler@verizon.net

Saturday, February 22^nd – Pack Ski Trip – Alpine Mountain in the Poconos

Ski Resort is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Lift ticket is good until 5:30 p.m.

Prices:  Group Rates for Scout Sunday will apply!
            Lift, Lesson & Ski Rental ... Only $41 per person.
            Lift, Lesson & Snowboard Rental . . . Only $49 per person
Lower prices will apply if you do not need equipment or a lesson; however, all who have skied recently are encouraged to take a lesson.  The lesson only adds $1.00 to the package.
Non-skiers can do 2 hours of snow tubing for $18.00 and skiers can add 1 hour of snow tubing to their package for $10.00.  This can be done that day and does not have to be planned in advance.

Deadline to Reserve a Spot and pay is February 1st, 2009.  All questions, reservations and checks to be directed to Marianne Ziegler.  Use mmz265@comcast.net to get in touch with me.

Details:  Transportation is the responsibility of the families!  All Scouts must be accompanied by a parent.  Permission slips and waivers must be signed in advance.  Food is available in the lodge or you may bring your own.  Alpine Mountain is very family-friendly and a great place to learn to ski.  All are invited.  Bring friends, parents, other scouts, neighbors, siblings--anyone who is a guest of Pack 240 on February 22nd can receive this group rate!  The normal cost of this type of package on an individual basis is: over $72/ pp on a weekend day.

Sunday, March 1^st – Blue & Gold Brunch

11:00am – 2:00pm at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth – Save the Date!  More information will be provided as the date grows closer.

Saturday, March 21^st – Pack Trip – Intrepid

The Intrepid is back in NYC after a 2 year long refurbishment.  Join Pack 240 on our bus trip to visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.  Space is limited so sign up early!  Contact your den leader for more information.