We reserved (and paid for) 25 spots for the Muskegon Luge, but have only 14 people signed up. We are opening up this outing to families, so if parents and siblings want to attend, please sign up quickly!

This outing is an overnight, with scouts and leaders staying at a hotel. If a family wants to luge, but does not want to stay overnight, you will pay for the luge tickets (not hotel & meals) at a cost of $40 per ticket. If you opt for the luge-only plan, do NOT pay online; instead, please contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com and make arrangements for dropping off payment to her.

You will learn to luge on a 850-foot Olympic training luge track. Sleds can reach speeds of up to 25-30 miles per hour and participants carry their sleds back to the top of the luge track. Scouts should not wear new or nylon coats as they may get torn on the track. If time allows, scouts may have the opportunity to ice skate or tube. Please send extra money if your scout may want to participate in these activities. Scouts should also bring a snack and money for lunch. The Troop will be staying at a hotel with a pool. Scouts should bring a bathing suit. Rooms will have 4 scouts per room. No leaders will be in the scouts’ rooms. As with all outings, appropriate behavior is expected.

The adult leaders in charge will be Mike Payne and Ray Rogers. We need additional adults to drive, stay overnight, and chaperone. Adults who plan to attend should fill out the online registration form. Please note in the Comments section whether you plan to luge.

Scouts should be dropped off at RPC at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, and will return to RPC around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2010. The cost for this outing is $80.

Please fill out a separate form for each scout and each adult attending. The Muskegon Sports Complex requires each participant to complete a waiver form and provide proof of medical insurance in order to luge. Please print and complete the waiver, available at http://www.msports.org/luge/luge-waiver/, make a copy (front and back) of your medical card and turn both in by the deadline, either at a Troop meeting, or to Dawn Gmitro (140 Riverside Road or dmgmitro@aol.com). Scouts will not be allowed to luge without this paperwork, and no refunds can be given.

Bottom Line:
1. Fill out paperwork required by the Luge: http://www.msports.org/luge/luge-waiver/
2. EVERYONE (adults & scouts) fill out our registration form.
3. If you’re staying overnight, please pay online at WePay.
4. If you’re NOT staying overnight, please drop off payment to Dawn Gmitro.
5. Drop off Luge waiver and a copy (front & back) of your insurance card for every participant to Dawn Gmitro.

Contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com with questions.

Everyone likely has other things on their minds, but please take a few minutes to discuss with your scout(s) the Muskegon Luge (January 8-9) and Eagle Cave (January 14-16). We have reserved (and paid for) 25 spots for the Luge and 20 for Eagle Cave. If we are not going to fill those, we need to know soon to try to negotiate a partial refund. Please don’t wait until the last minute to sign up.

Sign up for the Luge.
Sign up for Eagle Cave.

Troop 24 is planning an overnight outing to Eagle Cave in Blue River, Wisconsin, leaving on Friday, January 14. Scouts will leave from RPC between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. (The time will be determined once drivers are established.) Scouts will return to RPC on Sunday, January 16, around 1:00 p.m.

The cost for this outing is $60.

The adult leaders in charge will be Roman Salij and Jerry Jones. We need at least two additional adults to drive to & from the cave. Due to the distance, we assume those adults will also be staying.

The deadline for signing up for the outing is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11. There are a limited number of tickets.

Scouts will be exploring and sleeping in a cave. In addition to their regular gear (sleeping bag, sleep pad, clothes) scouts should bring two ground cloths or tarps to keep them dry while sleeping. Additionally, scouts may choose to bring a small sled and clothing needed to go sledding. Contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com with questions.

Please register by filling out our online form for each scout AND each adult attending.

Troop 24 is planning an overnight outing to the Muskegon Luge (www.msports.org/luge) at Muskegon State Park in Muskegon, Michigan, on Saturday, January 8, 2011.

Scouts will learn to luge on a 850-foot Olympic training luge track. Scouts can reach speeds of up to 25-30 miles per hour and must be able to carry their sleds back to the top of the luge track. Scouts should not wear new or nylon coats to luge as they may get torn on the track. If time allows, scouts may have the opportunity to ice skate or tube. Please send extra money if your scout may want to participate in these activities. Scouts should also bring a snack and money for lunch. The Troop will be staying at a hotel with a pool. Scouts should bring a bathing suit. Rooms will have 4 scouts per room. No leaders will be in the scouts’ rooms. As with all outings, appropriate behavior is expected.

The adult leaders in charge will be Mike Payne and Ray Rogers. We need 3 additional adults to drive, stay overnight, and chaperone. Adults who plan to attend should fill out the online registration form. Please note in the Comments section whether you plan to luge.

Scouts should be dropped off at RPC at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, and will return to RPC around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2010. The cost for this outing is $80. The deadline for signing up for this outing is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4. There are a limited number of tickets, so please register and pay as soon as possible.

Please fill out a separate form for each scout and each adult attending. The Muskegon Sports Complex requires each participant to complete a waiver form and provide proof of medical insurance in order to luge. Please print and complete the waiver, available at http://www.msports.org/luge/luge-waiver/, make a copy (front and back) of your medical card and turn both in by the deadline, either at a Troop meeting, or to Dawn Gmitro (140 Riverside Road or dmgmitro@aol.com). Scouts will not be allowed to luge without this paperwork, and no refunds can be given.

In addition to the paperwork required by the Muskegon Luge, please fill out our online form for each scout AND each adult leader attending.

Contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com with questions.

Ten scouts have signed up for the camp-out at Starved Rock State Park on November 26-28. If you are interested in attending, the deadline for registration is Monday, November 22, at 8:00 a.m. To register, please fill out our online form.

Troop 24 is planning a day of service outing to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois to participate in Wreaths Across America’s commemoration of veterans’ service on Saturday, December 11, 2010. Scouts will be participating in a ceremony and placing holiday wreaths on the graves of veterans. Scouts should wear full Class A uniforms including scout hats or red stocking (or Santa) caps. The entire event will be outside, so scouts should dress for the weather. Scouts should be dropped off at RPC at 9:15 a.m. and will return mid to late afternoon. The adult leaders in charge will be Stephanie Lanken and Cindy Andersen. The deadline for signing up for the outing is December 9 at 8:00 a.m. Families are welcome to attend with their scouts. Please fill out a form for each scout.

More information about Wreaths Across America

Troop 24 is planning an overnight camping outing to Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois, Friday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010.  Scouts will meet at the RPC Friday morning and return to RPC Sunday late morning/early afternoon.  Scouts will be camping in tents and should pack accordingly.   The cost of this outing is $18. Please register for this outing online.

For those of you who will be attending the Orienteering outing on Saturday, November 6:

Everyone (drivers and scouts) should meet at RPC at 8:30 a.m. for an 8:35 departure. We will drive to the trail head: Interstate 55 South to Cass Ave, Cass Ave South to Northgate Road, West on Northgate to the 2nd turn North (1st turn dumps back onto the frontage road from the looks of the map.) We plan on starting the hike at 9:00 a.m. at Waterfall Glen.

The scouts need to bring:
– Compass (if they have one)
– Sack Lunch (will eat after the event at the trail head picnic benches)
– Water bottle (We will bring a 5-gal dispenser jug)
– Gloves or mittens
– Hat
– Spare socks
– Hiking boots (if they have them, but NOT snow boots)

The drivers will drop boys at their homes after the outing.

Don’t forget to sign up for our orienteering outing to Waterfall Glen to be held Saturday, November 6. Scouts should be dropped off at RPC at 8:30 a.m. Return time will be approximately 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., depending when we complete the course. There is no cost for this outing. The adult leaders in charge will be Ray Rogers and Joe Ourth. The deadline for signing up for the outing is Wednesday, November 3. Scouts should bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.

Scouts who attend this outing, as well as the meeting this Friday at the Scout Cabin (November 5) will complete requirements 1a and 1b toward 2nd Class, and requirements 1 and 2 toward 1st Class. We could also use assistance from some of our high school scouts to lead the orienteering groups. For further information, please contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com. To register, please complete the online form (separately for each scout if you have more than one).

Troop 24 is planning an orienteering outing to Waterfall Glen on Saturday, November 6. Scouts should be dropped off at RPC at 8:30 a.m. Return time will be approximately 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Return time will be dependent on when each group completes the course. There is no cost for this outing. The adult leaders in charge will be Ray Rogers and Joe Ourth. The deadline for signing up for the outing is Wednesday, November 3. Scouts should bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.

In preparation for this outing scouts should attend the two Troop meetings prior to the outing (Thursday 10/28 & Friday 11/5). This outing is particularly important for scouts who need to complete the compass/orienteering requirements for 2nd Class and 1st Class. We will also have Webelos 2 scouts from Pack 24 joining us to satisfy one of their requirements for the Arrow of Light. We will definitely need assistance from some of our high school scouts to lead the orienteering groups. For further information, please contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com. To register, please complete the online form (separately for each scout if you have more than one).