Troop 24 will be entering the Voyageur Trace Klondike Derby at Bemis Woods South on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Scouts will meet at Riverside Presbyterian Church at 7:30 a.m. and return the same day at approximately 3:00 p.m.

We will form our annual Lost Boy Patrol of 8 scouts to take the Troop 24 sled through a course of Scout Craft activities and compete in the VT Iditarod Sled Race in the afternoon. The Lost Boy patrol will meet during the Thursday meetings in January to prepare for the race, review their scout skills, and get the sled ready to fly! All Klondike Derby activities will be outside, so scouts should dress appropriately for the weather.

The cost of this outing will be $10.00 and a can of non-cream soup (to be dumped into the “Klondike Kettle”). Scouts should also bring a sack lunch/snack to accompany the soup, a water bottle/canteen for the trail, and a lot of enthusiasm to bring home the Gold!

We are in need of leaders and drivers. Since this outing is close, drivers do not need to stay. Adults are welcome to stay and participate. Council is looking for adult volunteers for stations at the Klondike Derby. Contact Carrie Staubus at committeechair@troop24riverside.com with questions or to volunteer.

Scouts sign up HERE
Adults sign up HERE

This week, we will have an early evening and bring the spirit of Christmas to the residents of Cantata with our harmonious caroling infused with mirth and good cheer.

Please drop off and pick up your Scout at Cantata located at 8700 W 31st St in Brookfield.

Feel free to bring a treat to share with the residents after our program!

Lyric sheets will be provided.  Some song selections are listed below.

CAROLS
Angels we have heard on high
Deck the halls
Go, tell it on the mountain
Hark! the herald angels sing
Jingle bells
Let it snow
O Christmas tree
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Santa claus is coming to town
Silent night
The first noel
The twelve days of Christmas
Up on the housetop
We wish you a merry Christmas

ITEMS OF NOTE
Annual dues for 2020 are being collected.  Please click here.
Luging in Muskegon, Michigan – Feb 1st and 2nd.  Click here to register.

The Luge overnight trip only happens every other year so don’t forget to register as there are a limited number of reservations available.

This is a great trip for a once in a lifetime experience. This year the Scouts will Luge Saturday afternoon and spend the night at Owasippe Scout Camp.

When:    Feb. 1st & 2nd

Scouts will leave the Riverside Presbyterian Church early Saturday morning, eat lunch on the drive up, and will enjoy 2 ½ hours on the Luge course in the afternoon. After Luging, Scouts will stay overnight in a Lodge at the Owasippe Scout Camp where they will enjoy dinner, games, and have a great time hanging out. Scouts will head back to Riverside Sunday morning and plan to be home between Noon-1pm. 

Where: Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Miskegon, Michigan.

Registration: Registration closes on December 31st, 2019 – no exceptions!

Scouts sign up HERE

Adults and Leaders sign up HERE 

Luge Description:

The track provides an Olympic thrill with the safety of the participant in mind. Top speeds of approximately 30 mph are possible from the public start area located about 3/4 of the way up the track.  The 850’ track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and two starting areas. Coaches are on hand to teach and assist both beginners and those who have slid before.  Scouts will have a 2.5 hour session, which will include lessons and coaching.

Check out the very cool video at this url: http://www.msports.org/luge

Boys will need to be able to carry a 25-40 lb sled up [lots of] stairs to starting area.

OTHER: 

-The luge insurance provider requires ALL luge participants to show proof of health insurance and a signed waiver in order to  participate on the luge track. Waivers & Proof of Insurance will be collected after registration.

-Due to the nature of this event, we will only be able to process refunds until registration closes. Once registration has closed we will no longer be able to process a refund, unless anaother Scout can take your place. 

-If registration is full, please email Troop24Events@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list.  

Bring a broom tonight, and if you’re interested, your musical instrument [a piano will be available].  If you know any Christmas tunes, bring the music along as well.

See you tonight!

Yours,
Mr. Lauger

The 2020 Summer High Adventure will be a backpacking trek around Isle Royale in northern Minnesota.

Participant requirements are 14 years old or graduated 8th grade and have earned the rank of First Class or above by March 1, 2020.

We have made special arrangements with Camp Tesomas to offer this trek because it is our scouts’ #1 choice. The trek will be either the week before our summer camp or the week after. The dates are July 6-11 or July 19-25. The cost will be around $750 for each scout. We do not anticipate the need for adult leaders.

Crew sizes are limited to 7 each. Interested scouts need to make a $50.00 deposit and choose a preferred week. If we receive more than 7 deposits we will form a waiting list and another crew if possible.

Crew positions will be awarded by order of deposits received.
Sign up and make your deposit here: 2020 Isle Royale Sign-up

Please contact Mr. Robertson with any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Brobertson5152@aol.com

Handbooks and Instruments and Brooms,  OH MY!!!

This week we will continue our pursuit of rank requirements so we can all try to “rank up” for the Spring Court of Honor.  This will include completing requirements where possible, and setting goals for those requirements that need to be completed outdoors or at home. SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES and BOARDS OF REVIEW are available. So, BRING YOUR HANDBOOKS!

Those of you who would like to make an instrumental contribution to next week’s caroling, bring it along!  We know many of you are in band, so don’t be shy. All instruments welcome! 

Your contribution can be as modest as “sounding” the carol’s melody before the singers begin … to playing along during the entire song.  And of course, you can select carols that are familiar to you – and even decide the key! So, BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS! 

We’ll conclude with a rousing game of broomball, in anticipation of more authentic broomball on the snow next month as part of our Sports theme.  Click here for more information about broomball. So, BRING A BROOM!   

ITEMS OF NOTE

***Holiday POOL PARTY Celebration is THIS FRIDAY. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so now! This party is FREE to Scouts so SIGN UP YOUR SCOUT today!!!  Siblings and Parents are also welcome to attend for a small fee. Sibling (9 & up) & Parent sign up is HERE. 

***Next week we will be Caroling at Cantata from 6pm-7:30pm, in lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting. Drop off and pick up at Cantata. Families are welcome to stay or drop off. Caroling SIGN UP IS HERE. 

***Luging in Muskegon, Michigan – Feb 1st and 2nd.  Click HERE to register.

***ANNUAL DUES*** Annual dues for 2020 are being collected NOW.  Please click HERE to pay your dues.

Our Hottest Outing Happens in January!!

Back by very popular demand, we offer Scouts the opportunity to Luge at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex!  

Sign up now; spots are limited!

Join Troop 24 on Feb. 1st & 2nd for a Luge Adventure at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon, Michigan. 

Scouts will leave the Riverside Presbyterian Church early Saturday morning, eat lunch on the drive up, and will enjoy 2 ½ hours on the Luge course in the afternoon. After Luging, Scouts will stay overnight in a Lodge at the Owasippe Scout Camp where they will enjoy dinner, games, and have a great time hanging out. Scouts will head back to Riverside Sunday morning and plan to be home between Noon-1pm. 

Registration closes on December 31st, 2020 – no exceptions!

The cost of this trip is $95.00. 

This includes the luge ticket, Lodge accommodations, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. 

We will be stopping for lunch on the way up so Scouts should either pack a lunch or bring $10.

Scouts sign up HERE

Adults and Leaders sign up HERE 

(we need 4-5 leaders/adults who can drive 3+ scouts per vehicle)

Luge Description:

The track provides an Olympic thrill with the safety of the participant in mind. Top speeds of approximately 30 mph are possible from the public start area located about 3/4 of the way up the track.  The 850’ track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and two starting areas. Coaches are on hand to teach and assist both beginners and those who have slid before.  Scouts will have a 2.5 hour session, which will include lessons and coaching.

Check out the very cool video at this url: http://www.msports.org/luge

Boys will need to be able to carry a 25-40 lb sled up [lots of] stairs to starting area.

OTHER: 

-The luge insurance provider requires ALL luge participants to show proof of health insurance and a signed waiver in order to  participate on the luge track. Waivers & Proof of Insurance will be collected after registration.

-Due to the nature of this event, we will only be able to process refunds until registration closes. Once registration has closed we will no longer be able to process a refund, unless anaother Scout can take your place. 

-If registration is full, please email Troop24Events@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list.