Congratulations to Troop 24’s newest Eagle Scout, Calvin Friend.

JANUARY 28TH TROOP MEETING – NEW START TIME: 6:00! PACK 24 WEBELOS II JOINING US!

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

STARTING AT 6:00, we will continue our rank advancement, merit badge work, and welcome the Webelos II to the meeting.
• Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will begin the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge, and we’ll use “break-out” rooms to continue rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class
• The Webelos II will join us in discussing the Patrol method and flags, and learn their first knots.
• If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting – we hope to soon get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.
o Feel free to email Mr. Lauger [tim@lauger.com] or Mrs. Enochs [enochsalice@yahoo.com] by Thursday afternoon if you have a requirement you’d like to review, to help us get organized.
o And if you’re not sure where to start, bring your Handbook, and ask the group what requirements may be best for a later week – we’ll help you plan.
See you at 6:00!

ANNOUNCEMENT – PANCAKE BREAKFAST [MARCH 6TH]

The Pancake Breakfast this year is going to be a drive-thru event.
Each scout is responsible for selling 15 tickets at $6 each.
Packet should have arrived by mail. If you have not received your tickets, please contact Rich Hosek at pancakes@troop24riversidecom.
More information about job assignments will be coming.
If you’re an adult and wish to volunteer, please let Rich Hosek know.

ANNOUNCEMENT – KLONDIKE DERBY [FEBRUARY 13TH]

Click here to register for this year’s Troop 24 Klondike Derby patrol!

Please note the CORRECT day for this Board.  It is tomorrow January 28th.  If you can help please email me!

I am looking for 3 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review on Thursday, January 28th at 7:00 PM.  Current Eagle Scouts who are 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  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 12 E. Quincy St. in Riverside.  The time committment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs. Masks are required and we will adhere to social distancing rules.

For safety reasons I need to know the number of people who will be in the room so if you are interested please email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

I am looking for 3 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review on Thursday, February 28th at 7:00 PM.  Current Eagle Scouts who are 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  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 12 E. Quincy St. in Riverside.  The time committment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs. Masks are required and we will adhere to social distancing rules.

For safety reasons I need to know the number of people who will be in the room so if you are interested please email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

The Klondike will be held Saturday, February 13th [President’s Day weekend] at Centennial Park in Oak Lawn, which can accommodate the skill stations and sled race that make the Klondike a great event.

Exciting Scout-skill challenges include: Search and Rescue/Compass, Hatchet Throw, Nature ID, Knot Challenge, Howling Hitch Log Lift, 2-Man Saw, Ice Rescue, Fire building, Snowball/bean bag toss, and Sled Race.

Notes from Council:
• To keep the event safe during a pandemic, it will be limited to no more than 10 patrols with no more than 8 Scouts per patrol.
• Each skill station will be run by two leaders or older scouts, keeping the total group size to 10.
• If there is interest from more than 10 patrols, reducing the number of skill events will be considered, as well as breaking the Klondike into separate morning and afternoon sessions.
So, Troop 24: if you’d like to get out in the fresh air and have some winter fun, click here to register.

If enough Scouts sign up to field a patrol, we’ll inform Council and provide further details.

The Pancake Breakfast this year is going to be a drive-thru event.
Each scout is responsible for selling 15 tickets at $6 each.
Packet will be arriving in the mail. If you do not receive your tickets this week, please contact Rich Hosek at pancakes@troop24riversidecom.
More information about job assignments will be coming.
If you’re an adult and wish to volunteer, please let Rich Hosek know.
Thank you!

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

STARTING AT 6:00, we will continue our rank advancement / merit badge Zoom meeting this week.

Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will continue the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge …
• Current participants: Cameron, James S, Aidan, Max, Avi, and Lincoln.
… And we’ll use “break-out” rooms to continue rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class.
• If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting – we hope to soon get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.
• Feel free to email Mr. Lauger [tim@lauger.com] or Mrs. Enochs [enochsalice@yahoo.com] by Thursday afternoon if you have a requirement you’d like to review, to help us get organized.
• And if you’re not sure where to start, bring your Handbook, and ask the group what requirements may be best for a later week – we’ll help you plan.
See you at 6:00!

ANNOUNCEMENT – PANCAKE BREAKFAST [MARCH 6TH]

The Pancake Breakfast this year is going to be a drive-thru event.
Each scout is responsible for selling 15 tickets at $6 each.
Packet will be arriving in the mail. If you do not receive your tickets this week, please contact Rich Hosek at pancakes@troop24riversidecom.
More information about job assignments will be coming.
If you’re an adult and wish to volunteer, please let Rich Hosek know.

ANNOUNCEMENT – WEBELOS II CROSSOVER MEETING

Mrs. Schrier and Mr. Condes’ Pack 24 Webelos II Crossovers will join us at next week’s Zoom meeting, January 28th. Stay tuned for details!

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

We will continue our rank advancement / merit badge Zoom meeting this week.

Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will begin the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge, and we’ll use “break-out” rooms to continue rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class.

If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting – we hope to soon find some engaging guest speaker opportunities, and to get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.

And if you’re not sure where to start, bring your Handbook, and ask the group what requirements may be best for a later week – we’ll help you plan.

See you at 7:00!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Pack 24 Webelos II Crossover Meeting: January 28th
• Possible day-outing to Waterfall Glen on a Saturday
• Updates regarding BSA/Council restrictions governing gatherings – size and location – to follow after a 1/14 District Meeting

We will start the year with our first hybrid rank advancement / merit badge Zoom meeting [Zoom info to follow separately].

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will run a workshop to explore the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge. This badge has several components, some self-paced and some discussion-oriented. You can click here for more details.

We’ll also use “break-out” rooms to begin rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class.
• We’ll enjoy an environmental presentation for a First Class requirement;
• If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting;
• We hope to soon find some engaging guest speaker opportunities, and to get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.
See you at 7:00 Thursday!