Don’t forget that Joe Rogers’ Eagle Court of Honor is this Sunday, November 3, at RPC at 3:00 p.m. Scouts should wear their uniforms (shirt, neckerchief & nice pants–no jeans or shorts). If they have a sash, they should wear that as well. Parents are encouraged to attend–to prepare for your own son’s Eagle ceremony some day!

Also on Sunday, RPC will honor Joe’s achievement. All Troop 24 families are invited to attend worship at 10:00 a.m. and the Coffee Fellowship at 11:00 a.m. following the service.

The EAA Museum has told us that they will not be able to host our scouts this weekend unless we have 15 participants. At this point 10 scouts have signed up. If you are interested, please sign up ASAP. Our limit is 20 scouts. Although the museum would prefer to have scouts who have not earned the Aviation Merit Badge, we are opening this up to all scouts. More information can be found here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/10/eaa/

Our outing to the Experimental Aviation Association Musuem in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin is this weekend. The scouts will be leaving at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and returning about noon on Sunday. In the past this outing has been very popular. This year we have 20 spots available, but only 8 scouts have signed up. Since we are paying for 20 slots, whether we use them or not, we are now opening up the outing to scouts who have attended this event in the past. More information is available here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/10/eaa/

Reminder: The troop meeting this week is at the Scout Cabin on Friday. There is no meeting on Thursday. At the scout cabin, we will be working on skills required for the annual orienteering outing to Waterfall Glen on November 9.

Scouts who need service hours can attend the “Riverside Springs Ahead Fall Work Day.” Come help clean up the Central Business District in preparation for winter. Service hours are pre-approved, but scouts must print out a copy of the Service Hours form and take it to the workday and have it signed by an adult in charge.

Saturday, November 2, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
(RAIN OR SHINE)
Meet at Riverside Bank

• Bring work gloves, clippers, hand shovels, rakes and a water bottle
• Dress For the Weather

Come for an hour or the whole time!

Thank you for helping to make a more beautiful Riverside!

Organizers would appreciate knowing in advance how many volunteers to expect. Call (708) 205-8668.

CORRECTION: Citizenship in the World tonight with JOHN FLAHERTY (not Ingrid)

TONIGHT, October 24, two of our parent merit badge counselors will be at the meeting to begin:

7:10 p.m. – Family Life with Rick Andersen (should be older scouts, 1st Class & above)
7:40 p.m. – Citizenship in the World with John Flaherty

On November 7 scouts can begin:

7:10 p.m. – Communication with Ingrid Lulich
7:40 p.m. – Personal Fitness with Stephanie Lanken

All of these merit badges are required for Eagle rank. Most of the requirements for the merit badge must be completed independently, outside of the meeting. These initial meetings are to introduce the merit badge and explain to interested scouts what is expected. Follow-up meetings will be scheduled later when scouts let us know that they have completed the items. Scouts are expected to be attentive, and should not start a merit badge unless they are committed to working on it.

Scouts who intend to work on these merit badges should print out the worksheets and bring them to the meeting:

Citizenship in the World
Communication
Family Life
Personal Fitness

Parents of older scouts: We need your input on high adventure outings. There is a strong belief in scouting that troops that offer High Adventure opportunities have a higher rate of participation and are more likely to retain older scouts. However, High Adventure treks are more expensive than traditional summer camp, involve significant advance preparation, and require dedicated adult leader commitment.

High Adventure treks are typically 1-2 week wilderness adventures such as backpacking in remote areas, rock climbing, scuba diving, canoeing or kayaking, or whitewater rafting. Scouts must be 14 years old or be 13 and have completed 8th grade in order to participate.

PLEASE take 5 minutes to fill it out a survey to provide input on high adventure interests. Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tqou0QGHTXVnuqxZAR3P9jiSQfoPaH3tO-hMDgwU5nI/viewform

The older scouts will be discussing this at the meeting on October 24, so please complete the survey TODAY. This will help us determine the number of scouts and leaders with high interest or commitment, trek preferences, and will allow us to evaluate our options.

There is a Popcorn Order without a Scout name listed on the Order Form. Please review the names below and if your Scout turned in a Popcorn order, but is not listed, please contact our Popcorn Kernel, Anne Kodama at amkodama@sbcglobal.net. In addition, if your Scout sold Popcorn and has not turned in the order, please drop off your form & money at Anne’s house as soon as possible.

Trevor B.
Ryan C.
Andy C.
William G.
Bobby H.
Max H.
Noah H.
Zach J.
Derek J.
Joey J.
Ben J.
Killian K.
Brian L.
Michael L.
Elijah O.
Ewan P.
Michael R.
Jimmy S.
Steven S.

Mark your calendars, all Popcorn Orders will be ready for pick up on Saturday, November 16. Thank you!

November 9, 2013

Troop 24 will have a day outing to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve for scouts to complete their 5-mile hike and orienteering requirements.  Scouts should check if they need this requirements.  Older scouts may attend and help with scouts completing requirements.  Please note in comment section.  Scouts should bring a water bottle, compass, and sack lunch.

Departing: RPC at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9
Returning: Mid to late afternoon to RPC on Saturday, November 9
Cost: None

Scouts register here
Leaders/Adults register here

Registration closes Tuesday Nov. 5.

If you have any questions please contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com