Next weekend we have planned camping, fishing , hiking and possibly biking at Gebhardt Woods State Park located in Morris, Illinois. The Scouts will leave RPC on Friday, October 4, at 5:00 p.m., and will return at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 6. The cost of this trip is $25. The deadline for registering is OCTOBER 1.

Scout sign up form

Leader/Adult sign up form

We held a parent meeting on September 19. Unfortunately, not many parents were available, so attendance was sparse. At that meeting we passed out “Scout Information Forms” for parents to check and update contact information for their scouts. For those parents who were not able to attend the meeting, we will get the forms to you by another method. In addition, we are now collecting dues for this school year, which will be $30 per scout. Dues can be paid by check made out to Troop 24, or online via WePay at https://www.wepay.com/events/dues-2013-2014-school-year. ALL of the dues money goes to the BSA, and due to a recent decision from the BSA to increase dues, our dues of $30/scout actually falls short of covering the cost by $6/scout. (Full dues will be $24 for BSA and $12 for Boys Life subscription, for a total of $36.)

Troop 24 currently has 67 active scouts. Most of them are working diligently toward their next rank advancement, which means that many scouts need Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review at the same time. To help our scoutmasters plan meetings and provide conferences expeditiously, we are asking that scouts who need a scoutmaster conference sign up online. In the upper portion of the right column on the troop website, there is now a link to sign up.

Thanks to scouts & leaders who participated in the McCormick Woods service project on September 28.

MAKE ME AN OFFER – Dinner & Auction. September 29, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., RPC Social Hall. Dinner & silent auction from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., with live auction beginning at 5:30.

It’s not too late! You can still attend the fall dinner/auction this Sunday, but we need an RSVP to plan for the correct number of people. There is no charge, just a goodwill donation at the door. We have some great items up for auction. It’s a fun way to help out RPC, and the RPC youth group will be making a fabulous spaghetti dinner. Please RSVP to the office at rpcoffice@sbcglobal.net or to Cindy Gustafson at c.gustafson@sbcglobal.net and let us know how many will be attending.

Live Auction items include: handmade quilt, hand woven shawl, hostess helper, room painting, decorative finish painting, harp music, stuffed grape leaves platter, handyman services, 5-class yoga pass, soup of the month, bread of the month, special occasion cake, fiddle music, Superbowl party, guest lecturer, backyard party set-up, outdoor movie night, Bulls tickets, Chicago Symphony Orchestra tickets, recording studio time, babysitting, Kentucky Derby party, brunch @ Yacht Club, Sloppy Joe party, Chew Chew gift card, weekend in Michigan, stargazing, solar power consultation, elegant wine and dessert dinner, kids cooking class.

Silent Action items include: Computer desk, rides to airport, silver wine bucket & wine, 2 hours of computer consulting services for computer, vintage quilt, handmade jewelry, Thomas the Tank Set, paperweights, Facebook consultation, skin care products, embroidered hand towels, vintage RPC platter, magnifying light.

Congratulations to Troop 24’s newest Eagle Scout, Michael Gmitro!

Join the scouts for a fun-filled weekend of camping, fishing , hiking and possibly biking at Gebhardt Woods located in Morris, Illinois. The Scouts will leave RPC on Friday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m and will return at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 6.  Please note that the pick-up spot will be the Central/Hauser parking lot.  The cost of this trip is $25.00.

In order for the scouts to be able to bike we need to have at least two more adults attend.  All biking participants need to make sure they bring their helmets and  that their bikes are in good working condition.  Scouts who would like to fish will need to bring their own equipment.

Please contact Joan Janopoulos at joan@janopoulos.com
with any questions.

Scout sign up form

Leader/Adult sign up form

We would like to offer the opportunity for Troop 24 Scouts and Families to participate as a group in Community Service.

When: Saturday September 28  9 am – 12 pm.

Where: McCormick Woods – Forest Preserve District of Cook County, NE corner, 1st Ave. & 31st St., Riverside

Activity:  Brush cutting, burning, cleanup & nature observation

Wear your Class A uniform and bring work/gardening gloves

Please meet Joan & Mark Janopoulos and John Flaherty at McCormick Woods they will coordinate between scouts/families and the site coordinator.  They will also keep attendance so Scouts can obtain Service Hours Credits.  Earn up to 3 hours!!

Please sign  up by Tues 9/23 11pm so we can register you with the CWCC.

Scout only form

Family form (includes scout)

Leader form

Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council Day of Service

Nature offers us many benefits: places to explore and enjoy with our families; opportunities for learning and discovery; and outdoor venues for active lifestyles. Healthy ecosystems also provide us with clean air and water, protect against flooding, filter pollutants, and provide habitat for wildlife.

On Saturday, September 28, the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council is hosting the annual, region-wide Day of Service to give back to nature and offer residents a chance to help protect and restore the region’s natural areas. Have fun with family, friends and coworkers while contributing to the health of local nature! All of us – working together – can make a difference!

Families are welcome to volunteer, Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult