I am looking for 3-4 adults to sit on two Eagle Boards of Review on Monday July 8th one at 6:00 pm and one starting at 7:15 PM. If you can sit on both boards or only one please let me know. Sitting on an Eagle Board it is a very rewarding opportunity to be a part of a Scout’s final step to achieving the rank of Eagle. No experience is necessary.  If you have not sat on an Eagle Board previously I can provide you with resources to familiarize yourself with topics that are discussed at the Board. Additionally, the Board is run by our Council Representative. We will meet at the Riverside Presbyterian Church in the Library. If you can sit on both you will be finished around 8:15/30.

If you are interested please email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

Remnder: All scouts attending summer camp at Tesomas and adults attending Tesomas who intend to boat or swim should plan to take the Boy Scout swim test. The swim test is required every year, not just for new scouts. Everyone who intends to swim or boat must take the test. (The Swim Test is part of the Merit Badge Class, so you do not need to attend both.)

The swim test will be offered for Troop 24 members at the Pav YMCA (in Berwyn) on the following dates:

Monday, June 24th at 5:30 pm – sign up HERE
Monday, July 8th at 5:30 pm – sign up HERE

Scouts will need to bring swim trunks, swim goggles (recommended) and a towel. Scouts will also need a waiver signed by their parent. There is no fee for the Swim Test and you will not need to purchase a YMCA guest pass.

You also have the option of testing with another certified lifeguard. These forms plus a copy of the lifeguard’s certication should be given to Mrs. Staubus at least a week before camp. Scan and email to carrie@staubus.net.

If you do not attend one of these test dates, you will be asked to take the test upon arrival at Camp Tesomas or you will be designated a non-swimmer.

Flag Raising July 3

This year, Troop 24 will continues its honored role in raising the flag in Guthrie Park to start this year’s Fourth of July festivities.

If you have Color Guard experience, and would like to raise the flag, or would like to join the guard on this important occasion, sign up HERE.

The event takes place at Guthrie Park, on July 3rd at 5:15 PM. Full uniform with neckerchief and khaki/tan shorts or pants required.

If it’s sweltering, wear a Class B under your uniform to cool off after the ceremony!

July 4 Parade

This year, Troop 24 Boy Scouts will march in Riverside’s Independence Day Parade. We will be joining Pack 24 Cub Scouts and marching in uniform. Scouts will gather at 8:30 am at the Big Ball Park. Please let us know if you can be there.

Scouts and Leaders sign up HERE

July 4 Pizza Booth

We need help with our annual pizza booth at Riverside’s 4th of July celebration. This is our second largest fundraiser. We need scouts AND parents! Please sign up for one of the shifts below. Scouts should wear uniform shirts or Troop t-shirts. Please contact Cindy Reynolds at cindyreynolds3@gmail.com with questions.

Sign up here:
July 4th Pizza Booth

Our troop’s chartered organization, the Riverside Presbyterian Church, prepares, transports and serves a hot meal for 45-75 residents of The Boulevard (Chicago, Illinois) on the last Sunday of every month. The Boulevard provides a healing environment and resources to help ill and injured homeless adults restore their health, rebuild their lives and regain self-sufficiency. RPC has requested that scouts transport and serve the meal for the month of June (food will be purchased/prepared by church members). We are in need of a small group – 4 scouts and 2 adults- to participate in the service project. We will meet at the RPC kitchen at 2:30 on Sunday, June 30th, and be home around 6pm. This project is easy and rewarding, plus you will get to share in the meal of White Fence Farm chicken.

Please sign up here to help:
Scout Sign Up
Adult Sign Up

REMINDER: The Pav YMCA in Berwyn will be offering the Swimming Merit Badge class for our troop TONIGHT, Monday, June 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The class will be held at the swimming pool at 2947 S. Oak Park Avenue in Berwyn. The Swimming Merit badge is required for any scout to participate in scout boating outings, boating merit badge classes, etc. The Swimming Merit Badge is an Eagle required badge, and a class is also offered at Camp Tesomas.

For Scouts taking the class at the YMCA, please bring the $20 class fee, swim trunks, swim goggles (recommended) and a towel to this class. Scouts will also need a waiver signed by their parent, which we will email to class participants.

Please let us know if you will attend the Swimming Merit Badge Class– Sign up HERE

Bus and Bike Transportation to Camp Tesomas:

Troop 24 has chartered a motorcoach bus to transport scouts to Camp Tesomas and back. This is a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with DVD players and a bathroom. The fee is $100 per scout round-trip (sorry no discount for one-way travel). If you have more than one scout, additional scouts in the same family are $75 each. We will also provide bicycle transport to camp for a cost of $20. We recommend that all scouts bring their bicycles due to the size and layout of the camp. Please sign up and pay now – do a separate form for each scout in your family to help us keep track of who has paid. There is no fee for bus or bike transportation for adults who are attending summer camp. Thank you!

Please sign up for the bus and bike here:
Bus and Bike Transporation

Camp Tesomas T-Shirts:

All scouts and adults who attend summer camp at Camp Tesomas will receive a t-shirt. Please click on the following link to let us know what size t-shirt you would like:
T-shirt size form

Medical Forms Needed ASAP:

All Scouts and Adults who are attending Camp Tesomas will need a current BSA Medical Form, including Parts A, B and C. Please get this form to Carolyn Lach at 2334 S. 14th Avenue in North Riverside, along with a copy of your medical insurance card.

SWIMMING MERIT BADGE CLASS:
The Pav YMCA in Berwyn will be offering the Swimming Merit Badge class for our troop on Monday, June 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The class will be held at the swimming pool at 2947 S. Oak Park Avenue in Berwyn. The Swimming Merit badge is required for any scout to participate in other water activities such as scout boating outings. Scouts will need to bring the $20 class fee, swim trunks, swim goggles (recommended) and a towel to this class. Scouts will also need a waiver signed by their parent, which we will email to class participants.

Please let us know if you will attend the Swimming Merit Badge Class– Sign up HERE

SWIM TESTS:
All scouts attending summer camp at Tesomas and adults attending Tesomas who intend to boat or swim should plan to take the Boy Scout swim test. The swim test is required every year, not just for new scouts. Everyone who intends to swim or boat must take the test. (The Swim Test is part of the Merit Badge Class, so you do not need to attend both.)

The swim test will be offered for Troop 24 members at the Pav YMCA on the following dates:

Saturday, June 22 at 12:30 pm
Monday, June 24th at 5:30 pm

Scouts will need to bring swim trunks, swim goggles (recommended) and a towel to this class. Scouts will also need a waiver signed by their parent, which we will email to participants. There is no fee for the Swim Test and you will not need to purchase a YMCA guest pass.

If you do not attend one of these test dates, you will be asked to take the test upon arrival at Camp Tesomas or you will be designated a non-swimmer.

Please fill out one of the following forms so we know who to expect each day:
June 22
June 24

AQUATICS RANK ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Scouts who are successful at completing the Swim Test will receive credit for Second Class Req 5b and First Class Req 6a. Troop 24 leaders will be present on these three dates if scouts wish to demonstrate and discuss all aquatics rank advancement requirements (Second Class Reqs 5a-d and First Class Reqs 6a-e). Scouts planning to complete these requirements, please bring your Scout Handbook.

** SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! **

** NO WEEKLY TROOP MEETINGS UNTIL FALL **

Notable News:

We’ll see many of you … at Kankakee this weekend … at Summer Merit Badge workshops … at a final PLC meeting … at Tesomas Summer Camp preparation meetings … at the Fourth of July pizza tent … and at Camp Tesomas!

Good luck to Messieurs Hosek, Lukas, and Friend and the Philmont Crew, who head to New Mexico next week!

And good luck to all of our 18-year-olds who begin their new journeys soon.

Stay tuned for summer-time Troop announcements.