Reminder – All scouts, leaders and Troop 24 family members are invited to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Mateo Cubas, Zach Hosek, Carl Lukas, Steven Sanduski and Thomas Snyder. The ceremony will take place Sunday, May 1 at 2pm at the Riverside Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow the ceremony. Scouts are needed to participate in the the flag ceremony and as candle lighters. New scouts and their parents are especially encouraged to attend this inspirational event. Scouts and leaders who will participate in the ceremony should arrive at 1:45.

I am in need of 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Current Eagle Scouts who are 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  Sitting on an Eagle Board 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. The time commitment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs.

If you are available to help please RSVP by email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

May is a busy month for Troop 24. Please mark your calendars for these important dates:
Every Thursday at 7pm – Troop meetings at RPC gym
Sunday, May 1 at 2pm – Eagle Court of Honor at RPC sanctuary
Thursday, May 12 at 7pm – Parent meeting about summer camp
Thursday, May 12 at 7pm – final day for Boards of Review prior to Troop Court of Honor
Sunday, May 15 – final day to turn in merit badge blue cards prior to Troop Court of Honor
May 20-22 – Troop campout to Millbrook Horse Ranch
Sunday, May 22 at 3pm – Swimming Merit Badge at Pav YMCA
Thursday, May 26 at 7pm – Troop Court of Honor (scouts and parents attend)

Troop 24 will be offering a Swimming Merit Badge class at the Pav YMCA on Sunday, May 22 from 3 to 5 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 $15 class fee (cash or check made out to Pav YMCA), swim trunks and a towel to this class. Goggles are recommended.

Please let us know if you will attend – Sign up HERE.

All scouts, leaders and Troop 24 family members are invited to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Mateo Cubas, Zach Hosek, Carl Lukas, Steven Sanduski and Thomas Snyder. The ceremony will take place Sunday, May 1 at 2pm at the Riverside Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow the ceremony. Scouts are needed to participate in the the flag ceremony and as candle lighters. New scouts and their parents are especially encouraged to attend this inspirational event. Scouts and leaders who will participate in the ceremony should arrive at 1:45.

Congratulations to Troop 24’s newest Eagle Scout, Zach Hosek!

I am in need of 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Current Eagle Scouts who are 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  Sitting on an Eagle Board 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. The time commitment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs.  Wearing a mask is recommended.

If you are available to help please RSVP by email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

Hello,

Last call for the Greene Valley Campout (registration ends today)! Save the date for Millbrook Campout with Horseback Riding, May 20-22.

We are not able to resolve the credit card payment issue for Greene Valley at this time, so have removed the payment from the signup; for those who sign up we will send you a link later for the fee, which is listed on the form and is $48. The campout is April 22-24 and is a nice close one, please sign up by the end of the day on Monday, thank you! Please email troop24events@gmail.com with questions. 

We have opened the April campout up to all Scouts, but there will be a specific program for new and crossover Scouts, so they can learn how everything works. If your scout is new, but not able to attend the April campout, don’t  worry, there will be another introduction program to attend!

Scouts, please register HERE by Monday, April 18. Thanks!

Leaders, please sign up HERE or email troop24events@gmail.com if you are interested in attending but not sure, thank you!

Information about Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL 

The 1,388-acre Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville is home to more than 540 native plant species, making it one of the county’s most botanically diverse sites. On weekends May through October, its 190-foot-tall scenic overlook provides a bird’s-eye view of the landscape and the Chicago skyline. It’s a great spot to picnic or look for migratory birds. Greene Valley also offers 12 miles of marked trails, picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, a model craft area, a youth-group campground and more.