Did any one find Shawn White flip flops at the Alpine Valley trip?  If you have them, please contact Killian.

Everyone should have received their pancake breakfast assignments, but a copy of the schedule can be found here:  2014-pancake-schedule

We will not have a regular troop meeting on Thursday, February 27.  Instead, those scouts and adults who volunteered for set-up (or were scheduled for Thursday, in the case of scouts who are not available on Saturday) should be at RPC by 7:00.  Sue Jones has distributed work schedules to everyone, so you should know who you are.  Not sure what you’re supposed to do?  Contact Sue at sue_jones@designpac.com.

Troop 24 — are you ready?  The Pancake Breakfast is only 6 days away!  As of today all of you have received your work assignment schedule and job instructions packets.  If you were not at last Thursday’s meeting then it was dropped off to your house today — if no one was at home, it was placed in the mailbox. Be sure that you have read your instructions prior to the date of the breakfast.  Here is the final scout schedule.  If you switch with someone, please be sure to email Sue Jones so the schedule can be updated.

All scouts must turn in their full $75 payment for the pancake breakfast tickets by this Thursday’s scout meeting (February 20). Any checks should be made out to “Troop 24”.  Sue Jones, Pancake Breakfast Chairman, will be on hand to collect the payments and also to distribute the scout breakfast schedule and job instructions packets.  Parents should be sure to review the instructions with their scout prior to the day of the breakfast.  If your scout will not be at this week’s meeting, please drop off your ticket payment to Sue Jones, 150 Southcote.  If no one is at home, push the envelope all the way into the mailbox.

Troop 24 invites you to a Eagle Court of Honor
the afternoon of Sunday, March 16, 2014
Riverside Presbyterian Church

Honorees:
Michael Gmitro
Abraham Ourth
Nicholas Schliep

The Troop will conduct the annual Crossover Ceremony at Pack 24’s Blue and Gold Banquet on February 23, 2014, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Golf Club.  Scouts are needed to participate and welcome the new Scouts into the Pack.  Please register here to participate: http://troop24riverside.com/2014/02/crossover-form-for-february-23-2014/

Not only did our scouts take second place in the Klondike Derby on February 1, they also got a chance to put their first aid training to use, and did an outstanding job! A scout from another patrol, that did not have a leader with them, was hit on the head by a sled. While the rest of his patrol ran off, two scouts carried him up to the area where we were. You should have seen our scouts jump into action when they heard them yell, “Help! We have a hurt scout!”

They grabbed the first aid kit, offered their coats, hats and gloves as a cushion, reassured him, shielded his face from the snow and even did a little crowd control to keep the area clear. They were amazing and we can be proud of the job they did! Due to the fact that they stayed and helped, they lost points for the stations they missed. It didn’t even faze them.

Leader Mark Janopoulos did a great job too! While leaders were contemplating how to get the injured scout to the warming house, Mark ran and brought up the car. He eventually had to drive the paramedics and scout to an area where the second ambulance could pick them up. The first ambulance never made it up the road; it slid and became stuck. The scout turned out to be okay, he was just in shock.

Our boys really did a great job and were a great representation of Troop 24. When you see them, please congratulate Ryan C., Zach J., Ben J., Chris and Robert M., and Ewan P.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: February 7 Due to hotel reservations and group rates, we need to know who is going on the ski outing by THIS SATURDAY, February 7. We have 12 scouts & leaders signed up, but we need 20 for the group rate. Please don’t wait until the last minute!

Mark your calendars for February 22-23 for Troop 24’s annual ski outing.  This year we will travel to Alpine Valley Ski Resort in Wisconsin. We will spend Saturday participating in snow sports and then stay the night at the lodge at Alpine Valley with an indoor swimming pool and game room.

Parents should be aware that scouts will be skiing with buddies, but will not be skiing with adult leaders at all times.

Scouts who have never skied before can take lessons; in fact, lessons are highly encouraged for those who have not skied recently, or those who are not proficient (as one scout put it, “I know how to ski; I just don’t know how to stop or turn.”)

Scouts can attend on their own, or the whole family is welcome to take advantage of the group rates and join us. Families may choose to make this a day trip or stay overnight; all single scouts should plan to stay overnight.

Saturday February 22 – Sunday February 23

Saturday Itinerary:
Depart: RPC 7:00 a.m. (2-hour drive)
Ski or Snowboarding: 10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Lessons: 10:30 a.m. (not required, but highly recommended for new or less-experienced skiers)
Dinner break/hotel check-in: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Night-time Skiing (for those who pay for that option.)  7:00-10:00 p.m.
Swimming (optional): 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Sunday Itinerary:
Breakfast Buffet: 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Depart Hotel: 9:30 a.m.
Arrive Home: Return to RPC @ ~ 12:00 noon

Menu of Costs per person
The BSA requires scouts to wear helmets while skiing/snowboarding, so the cost of the helmet rental is included in all the prices below. For those who have their own ski/snowboard equipment, contact Dawn Gmitro.

Ski rental, helmet, lift = $75 (10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.) OR  $88 (10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

Snowboard rental, helmet, lift = $75 (10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)  OR $88 (10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

Helmet, lift only = $49 (10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) OR $64 (10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

Lessons = $5 Ski OR $10 Snowboard (Required for first-time skiers; recommended for inexperienced skiers)

Individual Scout Shared Hotel w/meals* = $50 (4 scouts per room)

Family Pizza supper = $6/person

Family Breakfast buffet = $11/person

Family Room (2 queen beds) = $121 Group Rate (tax not included) – Families interested in staying at the lodge should contact the reservations department and tell them you are part of Riverside Boy Scout Troop 24.  We have a bank of rooms reserved.  They will take your name and credit card info to hold as part of our group. (262-642-7374 or 800-227-9395 ext. 411)

*Pizza dinner and breakfast buffet is included in the price, all adults and scouts will need to bring either money or sack lunch for Saturday lunch at the ski hill. If scouts wish to play in the game room they should bring quarters with them.

Leaders in charge will be Joan & Mark Janopoulos and Joe & Abraham Ourth. For questions contact  Dawn Gmitro

Scouts, Adults, AND Siblings, sign up here: http://troop24riverside.com/2014/01/alpine-valley-form-february-22-23-2014/
Deadline for sign-up: 2/7/14