Three Fires Council Merit Badge University will be held Saturday, February 25th at York High School in Elmhurst. Click HERE for more information and registration.

Morton Arboretum in Lisle will offer several merit badge classes this winter – click HERE for information.

Many online merit badge opportunities are available, including the St. Louis Council University of Scouting on January 16, 18 and 19. Look at the course catalog for “virtual” scout and adult programs, and remember that there is a troop meeting 1/19.

I am in need of 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review for Liam Coombes on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Those who have attained the rank of Eagle and are over 21 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

Here are sign up links for the Winter Break Merit Badge program in LaGrange (please copy and paste sign up link listed). Limited enrollment, Troop 24 is given early registration today. See our previous post for more information.

Scouts should bring a water bottle, brown bag lunch, Scoutbook/MB Materials, and folding chair, $5 building fee per day per scout. Class A uniform required. Troop 24 adult chaparones requested. Location:  145 N Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

Dec. 27

Citizenship in the Nation; 9-1230pm, (Flaherty)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship

Citizenship in the Community MB; 9-1230pm (Magajne)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship5

Citizenship in the World; 130-5pm (Flaherty)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship1

Citizenship in the Society; 130-5pm (Lewandowski)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship4

Advancement open session; 130-5pm (Scout – 1st Class Requirements; Knots, Lashings, and basic skills to be taught and verified/initialed (Rigler)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-advancement

Dec. 28

First Aid MB – 9-430pm (ALL DAY) (Perfect/Granger)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-first

Citizenship in the Community MB; 9-1230pm (Magajne)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship2

 
Citizenship in the Society; 130 – 5pm (Staubus)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship3

 
Fingerprinting & Crime Prevention MBs 130-5pm (2 Merit Badges) (Lewandowski/Johnson) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-fingerprinting

I am in need of 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review for Carroll Creedon on Monday, December 5  at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Those who have attained the rank of Eagle and are over 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