Greetings, Troop 24 Family –

Our Popcorn Kernel of 3 years recently tendered his retirement, so we are in need of a new Kernel!

The popcorn campaign is an important way for the Troop to contribute to the mission of Scouting at the national level, via the Council. And our fellow Cub Scout pack runs their own campaign with the same goal in mind.

The Kernel is an ideal job for someone who can’t make a weekly commitment to Troop activities, but has time to devote to a few key meetings and organizational activities during the Fall.

Key events include the campaign kick off meeting [AUG], socializing of the current year’s campaign with the Scouts [SEP], the collecting of sales forms [OCT], the figuring of prizes based on sales [NOV], and the procuring, storing, and distributing of the popcorn when the campaign is complete [NOV].

If you’d like to take on this important job, please contact our Troop Committee Chair, Carrie Staubus, at committeechair@troop24riverside.com.

Thanks!

We are living in unusually strenuous times, as events fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic and social and race relations in the country continue to develop.

While the Troop’s regular programming is on its usual summer haitus – potential special outings notwithstanding – we do hope to return to weekly meetings in the Fall.

Rest assured that we will reinforce “Scout Spirit” at our first meetings, when we hit the “reset button” on in-person Scouting. Character is a cornerstone of Scouting, and we will address helpfulness, friendliness, and kindness in particular – all points of the Scout Law – when we re-convene.

Stay safe, and enjoy your summer