THANK YOU to every scout and adult volunteer that made the Pancake Breakfast a huge success.  We had a great turnout and it was a wonderful community event.

Cantigny Campout March 16, 17, 18:  Wednesday is the last day to sign up for the Friday Night Cantigny Campout. https://troop24riverside.com/2018/02/st-patricks-day-campout-at-cantigny-park-two-outings-one-awesome-weekend/

• Scouts will camp Friday night to Saturday afternoon with the opportunity to explore the Cantigny grounds.  This is an excellent opportunity to complete those camping and cooking requirements for rank advancement!
• All those signed up to Camp on Friday night are REQUIRED to attend the Troop Meeting on this Thursday, 3/8 to plan their campout and meals.  We will meet in the Westminster Room.
• All our new Troop Guides, Carl L, Daniel W, Thomas J, Ryan L, Colin G, & Christopher C are needed to camp on Saturday night with the new crossovers.  It is the responsibility of the Troop Guide to teach our newest scouts the ways of camping with Troop 24.  You will all be treated to the best Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner you have ever had courtesy of the Leaders.  Please sign up for the Saturday campout or join us for the entire weekend!
• All new Scouts have the first Boy Scout campout on Saturday afternoon to Sunday, March 17-18 at Cantigny.  Please register for the Saturday Campout at the link above.  Scouts will only need their personal gear including sleeping bag and mat, clothes, and mess kit.  The Troop supplies the tents and food.

Thursday Meeting March 8:  Three Meetings in One!

• New Scouts shall attend the Thursday meeting at 7:00 pm in the third floor gym, enter on the south side door.  Scouts should be dressed in the full uniforms and prepared with pen and paper.  We will be forming New Scout patrols, electing patrol leaders, and introducing the scouts to Troop procedures.
• Troop Guides: Carl L, Daniel W, Thomas J, Ryan L, Colin G, & Christopher C are required to attend the Thursday meeting to guide and introduce the New Scouts to the ways of Troop 24.
• New Scout Parent Meeting: We will hold a Parent meeting for all our New Scout parents at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall.  We will discuss all facets of Boy Scouts, Troop 24 procedures, Summer Camp and Campouts.  Come prepared to take notes and we will answer all your questions.  Please bring your completed registration forms to the meeting and $40; see Mrs. Staubus email to you on March 1.
• Cantigny Friday Campout Planning Meeting: All those signed up for Friday night Cantigny Campout will report to the Westminster Room to plan meals and activities for the Campout.
• First Class and above scouts must register for a Troop Job with Mr. Flaherty.  If you haven’t already chosen a Troop job, see Mr. Flaherty on Thursday.  We are in need of Troop Instructors and Quartermasters!