When: Friday Dec. 13-14

Where: Viacom/Paramount Pictures Aviation / 11 Airport Rd. Morristown, NJ, 07960

How: Meet Mrs Angus at OLPH Friday Dec13 at 5pm and carpool down to the Corporate Hangar.

Please see attached directions: Approximately 35 min. Drive.

Timeline: Friday
• We will assemble at OLPH at 5pm. We need to be at Hanger by 5:45 to meet Mr. Fern
for Roll call. Afterwards we will break into groups and carpool down to Airport
operations at 6pm. View the various maintenance and fire equipment. Return back to
Corporate Hangar around 730-8 pm and prep for dinner.
• After Dinner/ clean up. Start working on the Merit badge.
• Foam glider distance competition (if time permits) or Saturday morning after breakfast
• Anything else we would like to do. Work on canoe’s and Clean trailers

Saturday
• Visit with aircraft fire and rescue along with operations dept 10am. Tower visit possibly.
• Breakfast/clean up work on Canoes/trailer.
• Discuss anything we missed on Friday carpool back to Oakland between 3-5pm

Mr. Fern will be speaking about the exciting field of Aviation and all the sciences that
encompass it, giving scouts an opportunity to earn the Aviation Merit Badge. We will review the
Merit Badge workbook and have a discussion along with an informative Power point
presentation to help the scout with their requirements. Please bring this worksheet with you to
the hangar. This is a private facility which is completely secure. The property has a field for
which those that would like to camp outside in tents for advancement requirements can do so
weather permitting OR you may sleep inside on the warm hangar floor. This is a great
opportunity for those looking to achieve the cooking requirement for advancement. It will be
Dinner on Friday and breakfast/lunch on Saturday. Please RSVP by Sunday Dec.6 so that we
have an accurate headcount for breaking down into patrols and giving those that will be cooking
a week to prepare. Please keep in mind that this is a place of business, so scout, please act
responsibly. No running as there is numerous pointy objects on these aircraft. Mr. Fern will give
a safety briefing prior to entering the hangar.

Trip Registration Page:  http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/442745?lang=en

Costs per person: Friday. 20$ if staying overnight for Dinner/Breakfast/lunch – Aviation merit badge 2019

SIBLINGS: No siblings

Uniform: Class A required for Friday.

Please have a snack prior to coming down on Friday as we may be eating dinner around
8pm.

What to Bring:
Camping gear – For those that are planning to camp outside for requirements, please bring:
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, mess kit. Otherwise, you may sleep in the warm hangar with
the aircraft.
• NOTE: Read “Cold Weather Comfort” on the Pathfinders website for those
preparing to sleep outside.
• https://www.thepathfinders.org/information/documents/coldweather.html

More Information.

Please begin to look over Merit Badge Prerequisites 1A-E, 2F and 5

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Aviation.pdf

We will accomplish items 2B and 4A at the hangar as well. Please bring your Aviation merit
badge workbook to the hangar so that you can work on it Friday night.

http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Aviation.pdf

We will be handing out Foam plates and instructions on Friday night for item 3B “Build a model
FPG-9″ FPG=Foam Plate Glider. Go to http://www.amaflightschool.org/diy/fpg-9-foam-glider
for instructions if you would like to have fun prior to the meeting. We will be having a flying
competition at the hangar on Saturday.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Dan.fern@viacom.com or 201-832-2967 cell

YIS  ASM  Mr. Fern

Directions – Viacom directions

 

 

What: Backpacking Trip

When: 11am Saturday, November 16th to Sunday November 17th . Meeting at Glen Grey parking lot.

Where: Ramapo Mountains, NJ

Who: Scouts / Parents

Weather: It’s November.  Plan for cold weather with possibility of rain or snow!

Fee: $20.00.

Registration Page Link: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/868739?lang=en

Payment Page Link: https://www.thepathfinders.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PAYMENT-RAMAPO-MOUNTAINS-BACKPACKING-TRIP-2019.pdf

Details:

Troop 49 is doing a Backpacking Trip! We will be hiking from Oakland to Mahwah.  This Backpacking trip is going to help scouts with physical fitness, mental awareness, leadership and outdoor skills.  It will be an opportunity for a life changing experience!

We are planning on hiking approximately 6 miles from Camp Glen Grey to Camp Yaw Paw.  We have a cabin reserved to handle 20 people for those that wish or set up a tent and sleep outdoors. Should the weather cooperate, and enough people want we could hike back to Camp Glen Grey on Sunday.

The route has been designed to offer a backpacking experience for new as well as seasoned backpackers.

Great opportunity for scouts to complete …

  • 5 mile hike requirement
  • Orienteering to help rank up.
  • Conservation requirement. If scouts pick up trash.
  • Backpacking meal requirement for cooking merit badge.What to Bring:  Keep it light! EVERYTHING HAS TO FIT IN THE BACKPACK Please refer to the packing list that was handed in the last meeting.
  • Gear: Positive Attitude, Adaptability
  • Camp Sites:  We have a cabin for Saturday night at Camp Yaw Paw and can set up tents for those that need the outdoor camping requirement
  • Packing
    • Tent – We have a cabin and will likely not need to use tents. If you need one, borrow one.
    • Backpack with padded hip belt
    • Dry Bag for critical items – 1 change of clothes and sleeping bag
  • Sleeping
    • Sleeping bag, mummy style (In stuff sack lined with plastic bag)
    • Sleeping pad (Closed Cell or Therm-a-Rest)
    • Sleep Clothes – preferably, only worn only in sleeping bag
    • Light or Inflatable Pillow
    • Hand warmers – at least 4 per night!
  • Clothing
    • Hiking Boots (Well Broken In)
    • Heavy Socks – 2 Pairs
    • Light Inner Socks
    • Sweater/ Fleece/ Down Jacket (Not something too heavy)
    • Long Pants
    • Rain Gear
    • Gloves, hat
  • Personal Equipment
    • Headlamp – fresh batteries
    • Hiking/ Trekking Poles
    • Water bottles or bladder – plan on AT LEAST 2 quarts of liquid
    • Mess kit – no trailer, so no paper supplies
    • Pocket Knife
    • Matches and Lighter
    • Flashlight
    • Compass
    • Whistle
    • Food:
  • We will be eating trail food … the same food backpackers eat on the trail at Philmont. Picky eaters should fill pockets with snacks …
  •  “Shake Down” Meeting before the trip:   Please pack your backpack and bring it fully loaded to the Troop Meeting on November 7, 2019.  At this meeting each scout will be weighed to determine the maximum pack weight.  Also each scout will choose a food buddy and divide up the food needed to be carried between each other.

Scoutmaster in Charge

Brian Harris

briantharrisrunner@gmail.com

 

When: Friday September 6th to Sunday the 8th

Where : Cheesequake State Park Matawan, NJ

Who: Scouts/Parents and Siblings

Weather Contingencies:  Unless weather is severe trip will go on as described.

Fee:  For scouts and siblings under the age of 12 $45.00.  12 and Above $65.00.  There is a fee of $5 to rental a pole on the boat but I have asked them to wave this fee.  No answer yet from them.

Registration Closes Sept 2nd.

Capacity: 25 people.

Registration Page:  http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/296191?lang=en 

Payment Page:  https://www.thepathfinders.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fishing-TRip-2019.pdf

Details: By request Troop 49 is going fishing!  Fleet 49 will depart OLPH at 5pm Friday September 6th.   We will head down to the GSP South to Exit 120: Laurence Harbor Matawan.  Bring your dinner as you will most likely will eat on the road.  Once the troop is settled in at the campsite dessert will be provided.  The Dorothy B the boat we will be going on offers two trips on Saturday. We are most likely taking the afternoon trip 1:30-6:00.  This means a hot  breakfast, cold lunch and hot dinner Saturday.  In our down time scouts/sibling can fish in the lake at the campsite (technically licenses are required for those 16 and older).  Sunday will be a grab and go breakfast and ETA at OLPH at 11am.  Scouts have opportunity to work on the Fishing Merit Badge, earn tent nights and work on the Cooking Merit Badge.  We will be traveling light as the troop trailer will not be with us.  The troop will be going old school with patrol boxes holding cooking gear and supplies.

Gear:

  • Positive Attitude, Adaptability
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Headlamp
  • Water bottles or bladder
  • Mess kit – no trailer, so no paper supplies.
  • Duffel or backpack – lined with trash bag or pack contents in zip-lock bags
  • Rain Gear – Hopefully stays in your bag
  • Proper shoes for the boat – No flip flops
  • Fleece
  • Hat
  • Sun Screen

Reference websites: State Park –  https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/cheesequake.html

Fishing Boat – https://www.dorothyb.com/

 

Scoutmaster in Charge

Lynda Angus

LyndaAngusT49@gmail.com

 

April 26th, 27th and 28th

Back by popular demand is the Demolition Derby Trip at Mountain Springs Arena, Shartlesville, PA.  This is the very last demo derby trip to be held, so come out and join the fun!

RSVP: Sign Up Closes Friday, April 19th at 6 PM

Registration page: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/693528?lang=en

Payment Page: https://www.thepathfinders.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Demolition-2019-Payment-Page.pdf

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What: Mullica River Paddling & Camping Trip

When: Friday, June 7 to Sunday June 9

Where: Mullica River, Shamong, NJ in the Pine Barrens

Who: Scouts / Parents

Weather Contingencies: Unless weather is severe, the trip will go as described … plan for rain or cool weather. In the event of severe weather forecast for Friday night or Sunday, the leaders reserve the option to depart early Saturday morning and/or return late Saturday night.

Fee: $40.00.  If the trip turns out to be less expensive than planned, we will credit your scout account.

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Join scouts and leaders from Troop 49 for a visit to a truly memorable and historic place: Gettysburg Pennsylvania, site of one of America’s most famous battles.

 

Click Here for Sign-Up Form: http://www.troop49oakland.org/survey/index.php/868778?lang=en

Click Here for Payment Page: https://www.thepathfinders.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Gettysburg-Payment-Form-2019-v1.pdf

April 5th, 6th and 7th

Gettysburg National Park, Eisenhower Farm/Estate

1195 Baltimore Pike

Gettysburg, PA 17325

RSVP:   Sign Up Closes March 30th

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Troop 49 Scouts and Families!

Are you itching to get out and start camping as Spring breaks through?

Do you want to keep piling on those camping/tent nights toward rank and Merit Badge requirements?

How about all that cooking that needs to be done in the great outdoors?

Well this trip is for you!

We will be traveling a very short distance to Camp Glen Gray in Mahwah and utiliz the Gillwell campsite (not the cabin). Most of you have been to this campground and it has a easy layout and offers us places to cook, play, hike and work on various scout skills. The site will have firm ground for your tent, platforms and Lean-tos.

Timing: Primany camping evening will be Saturday, March 30th, we will meet and set up camp for lunch and dinner, finishing with breakfast on Sunday morning and a brief hike for those interested. Being close allows all to be ready for the Eagle Court of Honor in the afternoon. If there is a lot of interest, we will open up Friday night, the 29th into Saturday. Adults and siblings (accompanied by a parent, are welcome).

Cooking opportunities:

We already have some scouts that need to prepare two meals for a small group. There might be opportunities for others to cook if we have a larger group participate. 

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