CUB SCOUT PACK 179
Cub Scouts Pack 179 is for boys in Grades 1 to 5 from Hilldale, Valley View and Woodmont Elementary Schools .
Our Charter Organization is Montville Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) #140.
Pack 179 belongs to Patriots’ Path Council (www.ppbsa.org) and is located in the Fishawack District.
Committee Chairman Beth Blake 973-588-4707 blakes@optonline.net
Cub Master Robert Kohler 973-794-3491 bkohler99@hotmail.com
Asst. Cub Master Greg Goldstein 973-287-7559 goldsgr@yahoo.com
Treasurer Debbie Cirkus 973-575-3663 morahdeb@optonline.net
Committee Member Stephanie Kaiser kaisersb@optonline.net
Pack Meetings are held once a month usually at Valley View Elementary School. This is the time when all of the Dens get together for awards, ceremonies and activities. Other outings/events are scheduled throughout the year including the Pine Wood Derby, Blue and Gold Celebration, town clean ups and camping trips.
The Pack is divided into Dens, with the boys being grouped according to their grade in school. Dens meet once a month and often have outings/events scheduled with just their small group.
First Grade – Tigers Leader: Joseph Gausditis 973-575-1024 joe.gausditis@gmail.com
Second Grade – Wolves Leader: Joanne Lang 973-575-7566 joannelang@optonline.net
Third Grade – Bears Leader: Brian Hagen 973-394-9022 brian.hagen@gmail.com
Fourth Grade – Webelos Leader: Beth Blake 973-588-4707 blakes@optonline.net
Fifth Grade – Webelos II Leader: Patrick Phalen 973-396-2889 pphalen@gmail.com
What Every Scout Needs:
> Uniform – blue scout shirt (tan if in Webelos), cap, neckerchief and neckerchief slide for Den Level
> Handbook for Den Level
These items can be purchased at the Scout Shop (staff will help with the needed badges) located at 222 Columbia Tpk., Florham Park, NJ 07932, 973-765-9322 X233.
Each parent should fill out a health form and return it to their Den Leader. Only parts A and C of the form are required and there is no need for a visit to a physician. The form can be found at http://scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf
Many of the calendar events are paid for by the Pack and even more could be funded with more money in the treasury. Your Scout is required to participate in Den and Pack activities, including fundraising. If you choose not to participate in fundraising events your family will be assessed fees deemed appropriate by the leadership volunteers.
Become involved in your son’s Scout experience by volunteering! The Pack always needs help and is open to input from all parents. You can help out with meeting activities, organizing outings, and more! You can also become a trained volunteer. It is easy to get started by doing online training from Boy Scouts of America. Go to myscouting.org to create an account and take Youth Protection Training.