Troop 24 will be participating in a group service project in October. Please sign up to help with this local conservation project.

The Hofmann Dam River Rats 42nd Annual Fall River Clean-Up
Saturday, October 21
9 am to noon

Join the dedicated Hofmann Dam River Rats in their semi-annual litter cleanup along the banks of the Des Plaines River. Enjoy wildlife and learn about the river while helping your local natural areas.

*Disposable gloves, bags, refreshments and training will be provided
*Dress for the weather and to work along the river. Wear sturdy shoes/boots, long sleeves and long pants that can get dirty, and work gloves. Dressing in layers and wearing a hat is recommended.
*Overflow parking is available at Stella’s (3903 Joliet Ave, Lyons)

Meet at the forest preserve area east of the Lyons side of the Barrypoint Bridge and the Hofmann Tower.

Work will include removing trash from the DesPlaines River and the river bank.
The Hofmann River Rats is a registered not-for-profit organization, service hours will be given.

Let us know if you can be there!
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Scout Cabin Meeting TONIGHT – Friday, October 6 at 7pm. Troop 24 has revived Scout Cabin Friday meetings on the First Friday of the Month. This Friday the Troop Patrol Leader Council will host a patrol shelter building competition followed by a campfire with S’mores and free fun time. Don’t miss out on this fun time and an opportunity to complete some lashing requirements. The patrol with the best built shelter wins prizes! Feel free to bring a friend who may be interested in joining our troop.

Keep reading below for a message about an upcoming Eagle Scout project!

I can  use your help!

I will be cleaning out the Riverside Presbyterian Church Sunday School supply closet, building new shelves and organizing the Sunday School supplies.  The work will be done on three Saturday’s in October.  Please consider helping for one of the following shifts:

• Saturday, October 14  9:00 a.m. – 12:00  p.m.   or   12:30 – 3:30 p.m
• Saturday, October 21 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m.  (only scouts >/= 14 years old)
• Saturday, October 28 1:30 -3:30 p.m.  or 3:30 – 5:30 p.m

Service hours will be earned.

Thank you, Michael L.

Sign up here

Have questions or if you are an adult who would like to help, please email:  madcatlynch@gmail.com

Hello all Popcorn Sellers,

I have heard fantastic feedback regarding how the popcorn sales are going so far. Keep up the good work!

Online sales are a great way to get more sales without having to go door to door. To set-up an online account:

1: Visit www.trails-end.com
2: Click “REGISTER”: in the top right-hand corner
3: Select SCOUT/PARENT as the type of account you would like to register
4: Select whether you are under the age of 13
5: Continue to complete your registration following the instructions provided:

Our Troop information is:
Council: Pathway to Adventure
District: Voyager Trace
Unit: Troop 24

Note: DEADLINE for all Take Order forms along with the money is Tuesday 10/24. All take orders must be in the Kernel’s hands by that time.

Keep up the great work and if you have any questions please reach out to Vince Pecis at vrpecis@gmail.com

Thanks,
Kernel Vince

Scout Cabin Meeting on Friday, October 6 at 7pm.  Troop 24 has revived Scout Cabin Friday meetings on the First Friday of the Month.  This Friday the Troop Patrol Leader Council will host a patrol shelter building competition followed by a campfire with S’mores and free fun time.  Don’t miss out on this fun time and an opportunity to complete some lashing requirements.  The patrol with the best built shelter wins prizes!!!

Thursday Night Meeting, October 5 at 7pm will be limited to Warren Dune Scouts, Family Life Merit Badge, and all scouts who have yet to complete the Scout Rank:

• All scouts attending the Warren Dunes Campout shall attend Thursday meeting at 7pm to plan menus and activities.  It is not too late to sign up for the Campout, deadline is Wednesday, October 4.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/09/warren-dunes-state-park-oct-13-15-2017/
• All Scouts working on the Family Life Merit Badge with Mr. Jerz and Mrs. Cubas will meet at 7pm.
• All Scouts who have yet to complete Scout Rank will have the opportunity to meet with Assistant Scoutmasters and complete requirements on Thursday.  Please review and practice all the rank advancement requirements for Scout rank.  Parents, please review and complete Requirement 6 with your scout: 6. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.  The Parent’s Guide is in the front of the Scout Handbook.

Cyber Chip: Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip.  Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.