Scouts have the choice of two outings on Saturday, February 2. The first is a service outing to Feed Our Starving Children. This was a very popular outing with our scouts last year, and is for a very good cause. This outing is limited to 25 scouts. There is no cost, and scouts will receive 2 hours of service credit.

The second outing is the annual Klondike Derby, sponsored by the Des Plaines Valley Council, Voyageur Trace District. The cost is $8 per scout.

Both of these are day outings, and we will need leaders/drivers for both events.

The Des Plaines Valley Council/Voyageur Trace annual Klondike Derby takes place on Saturday, February 2. Scouts will meet at RPC at 7:15 a.m. and return the same day at approximately 4:00 p.m.

The event is modeled on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush. Troops have been running Klondike derbies since 1949. The event varies by district, but the typical Klondike derby consists of 10 stations where patrols/units must test their Scoutcraft skills and their leadership abilities, earning points towards a total score. The unit must transport their gear on a homemade sled and pulled by the Scouts. (The Troop has the sled. The event will probably be held, even if we have no snow.)

The cost will be $8 and a can of non-cream soup (to be dumped into a communal pot for “garbage can soup”). Scouts should also bring a sack lunch to accompany the soup. Dress appropriately for the weather.

We will also need drivers. Since this outing is close, drivers do not need to stay. Adults are welcome to stay and participate, or drop-off and come back for the trip home. If you would like to participate, please register and pay for yourself separately from your son.

Please remember: you must register on the Troop online form AND pay (preferably using the online WePay system). If your son is not registered he will not show up on the roster. The deadline to register for this outing is Wednesday,

Scouts register here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/01/klondike-derby-scout-form-2013/
Leaders/Adults register here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/01/klondike-derby-2213-adultleader-form/

Contact Dawn Gmitro with questions.

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding children hungry in body and spirit.  The approach is simple: children and adult volunteers hand pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and Christian and humanitarian relief organizations partner with FMSC to deliver the food to children around the world.

This was one of the most meaningful and fun service projects we did last year and the Scouts requested we do it again.

When:  Saturday, February 2,  8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.  We will meet at RPC at 8AM

Logistics:

• There is no cost for this outing/service project.
• Scouts will receive 2 hours of service credit.
• Limit – 16 scouts
• Scouts sign up here by Sun., Jan 26.

• We need a lot of chaperones/adult volunteers for this outing. The adult to scout ratio requirement for this age group is 1 : 5.
• If you are interested in volunteering and chaperoning, please sign up here by Sun., Jan. 26

For more information on Feed My Starving Children check out their web site at http://www.fmsc.org/

Scouts register here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/01/feed-my-starving-children-service-outing-2213-scout-form/

Leaders/Adults register here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/01/feed-my-starving-children-service-outing-2213-leaderadult-form/

Contact Susan Lynch with questions.

When:
Saturday, January 5
We will depart RPC at 8:00 a.m.  and return ~ 11:45 a.m.   (Climbing 9-11 a.m.)

Where:
Vertical Endeavors Indoor Rock Climbing Facility  
http://verticalendeavors.com/warrenville/
28141 Diehl Road
Warrenville, IL

Cost:
$20 per scout to climb

REQUIRED: In addition to the Troop 24 online permission, each scout, leader and chaperone on the outing must have a signed Vertical Endeavors Waiver form.  Please download this form, have a parent or guardian sign and bring it with you to the outing.  No one will be permitted to go on the outing without the signed waiver.  http://verticalendeavors.com/warrenville/files/2012/04/w-individual-waiver.pdf

Scouts who are interested in participating, sign up here.  Limit 15 scouts.  Registration closes Thursday, January 3

We need 2 leaders and 2-3 drivers/chaperones  – If you are interested in helping with this outing, please sign up here.

For questions, contact Susan Lynch.

The Friday, December 14 Scout Cabin meeting has been changed.

Ditch your winter coats, hats, and gloves for your swimsuit.  We will be meeting instead at the Oak Brook Park District Family Aquatic Center located at 1450 Forest Gate Road in Oak Brook.  Swimming will be from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and scouts will need to be dropped off and picked up from the Family Aquatic Center.  There is no charge for the outing but you must register online to go. Scouts sign up here by Wednesday, Dec 12th.

Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the Engineering Merit Badge at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on December 1. Scouts will spend the day in Milwaukee and return to Riverside the same day.

Date:  Saturday, December 1, 2012

Agenda

• Depart from RPC at 9:45 a.m.
• 12:00 Noon – 12:15 p.m.  Observe the Calatrava “wings” open/close @ the Milwaukee Art Museum   (this may not happen if it’s too windy or snowy)
• 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Milwaukee Public Market – indoor food court for lunch  – Scouts & adults should bring approximately $10 for their lunch.
• 1:00 – ~3:30 p.m.  Harley Davidson Museum
  • Merit Badge workbook
  • Enjoy interactive Museum exhibits
• Arrive back at RPC ~ 5:30 p.m.

Cost is $8 per scout

The Scouts should have read and reviewed the Engineering Merit Badge work before outing.  There may be some requirements that can be worked before arriving at the museum.  The scouts will work through the Merit Badge Activity book that Harley Davidson Museum has prepared (link), which helps them achieve the requirements through the Museum.  Scouts should print this activity book and bring it with them on the outing.  Scouts will also need to bring a scoutmaster-signed blue card.

Scouts register here by Wednesday, November 28

We will need chaperones to help with the driving and to assist the boys in working through the Merit Badge Activity at the museum.  We will want to divide the boys in small groups of 3-4 and have a chaperone help them stay on task while in the museum.  There will be plenty of time for you to explore the museum and all its exhibits.

Adults and leaders register here by Wednesday, November 28

For questions contact Susan Lynch.

Troop 32 in Berwyn has invited our Troop to an “Open Scout Night” at their meeting this Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Leonard’s in Berwyn. There will be at least 4 other Troops at the meeting and it would be a great opportunity for our Scouts to meet other Scouts. The St. Leonard’s Troop 32 has offered spots on their Philmont crew to scouts from our Troop.

Interested scouts should meet at RPC at 7:00. Depending how many scouts are interested, we may need some parent drivers.

If your scout plans to attend, please let us know by filling out a form at:

http://troop24riverside.com/2012/11/scout-night-st-leonard-november-15-form/