We had a great meeting last week to start off the new year.  We continue with the January Sports Theme with Volleyball this week.  We are reviewing all previous scout skills for anyone that needs requirements signed off.  First Aid will be covered in March.  Citizenship in the Nation will conclude this week with Mr. Perry so bring in your completed worksheets and be prepared to discuss.  The Klondike Derby Scouts of the Lost Boy patrol will meet to prepare the sled and review scout skills ahead of this weekend’s Derby.

PLC  Meeting is January 30 at 6:00 pm at RPC.

WE ARE STILL MISSING ONE TENT!!  PLEASE RETURN IT ASAP!!!!

Welcome back Troop 24 from your long winter break.  We completed our Citizenship module and we will be working on knots and lashings for all those still needing to complete these requirements.  January is Sports Month and we start with a Dodgeball Tournament.  Citizenship in the Nation merit badge will meet with Mr. Perry again, so bring your completed merit badge requirements.

RETURN ALL TENTS!!!  RETURN ALL TENTS!!!

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  •   24th GARRISON patrol is responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Knots & Lashings
  • To Be Completed at Home: Second Class 8c & 8d; see the form from the Forms & Documents link on the Troop website.
• QUARTERMASTERS: Store tents.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Citizenship in the Nation merit badge with Mr. Perry.  Be prepared to discuss.
• TROOP ACTIVITY:  DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please sign up on the Troop 24 website to schedule a meeting to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

Happy New Year to our Troop 24 family.  The New Year holds many exciting adventures for Troop 24 Scouts so don’t miss out.

High Adventure abounds in the rush of white water rafting July 6th-14th for all scouts of First Class and above, age 14 by June 1 or 8th grade graduate, and swimming merit badge.  Space is extremely limited so don’t wait any longer.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/12/2018-high-adventure-white-water-rafting-trek/

It’s Cold Out and time to enjoy the Arctic weather at the Muskegon Luge Outing February 3-4.  There are still spots available but don’t delay, Sunday, Jan 7 is the last date to register!!!!  Please check the dates against the RBHS Eighth Grade Placement Exams.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/12/luge-reminder-dont-wait/

We need Scouts to fill out our Lost Boys Patrol to participate in the 2018 DesPlaines Valley Klondike Derby on January 20 at Bemis Woods.  It’s time to bring the Klondike Trophy back to Troop 24 so sign up today.  We will prepare the sled and review our scout skills in the coming meetings.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/12/klondike-derby-saturday-january-20-2018/

Thursday’s January 4 Meeting will only be for those scouts working to complete their Scout or Tenderfoot ranks.  Leaders will be available to review your advancement requirements and help with your scout skills.  Thursday at 7pm at RPC.  The next regular meeting will be January 11.

Troop 24 welcomes guest speaker Hon. David Navarro who will speak to us about the Constitutional rights and obligations of a U.S. Citizen to complete First Class requirement 9a.   Judge Navarro was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a Circuit Judge to the Circuit Court of Cook County on May 25, 2017. He is currently assigned to the First Municipal Division where he presides over felony preliminary hearings, misdemeanors and traffic related offenses.  Prior to becoming a judge, David Navarro was an Assistant Attorney General with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office where he served as Chief of the Public Integrity Bureau.  From 1994-2009, he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. During his time with Cook County, he served as the supervisor of the Professional Standards Unit of the office. He was appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney shortly after.  Meeting will begin in the Social Hall promptly at 7:00 pm.  We are in need of a projector and cords for a laptop if someone can bring it to the meeting.  

Last chance to sign up for White Water Rafting High Adventure by Friday, December 22, we need several more leaders to make this trip happen.

Sign up for Luge Outing by January 7.

RETURN ALL TENTS !!!!!!   RETURN ALL TENTS!!!!!!  RETURN ALL TENTS!!!!!! RETURN ALL TENTS!!!!!!

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  •   24th GARRISON patrol is responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Citizenship:  Please read pp 48-71 of the Scout Handbook.  See Rank Advancement Requirements under Citizenship.
  • First Class 9a:  Judge David Navarro.
  • First Class 9b: Environmental Presentations by Callen P, Ryan E .
  • To Be Completed at Home: Second Class 8c & 8d; see the form from the Forms & Documents link on the Troop website.
• QUARTERMASTERS: Store tents.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Citizenship in the Nation merit badge with Mr. Perry.  Be prepared to discuss.
• TROOP ACTIVITY:
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please sign up on the Troop 24 website to schedule a meeting to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

Thursday we welcome the Webelos as they visit Troop 24.  We will be demonstrating our Boy Scout knots for the Webelos.  Thursday will be a great meeting to demonstrate your knot tying skills and get any knot tying requirements completed.   Scouts will also be presenting their Environmental reports while First Class and above will be working on Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge.  Luge Outing sign up deadline is January 7.

RETURN ALL TENTS !!!!!!   RETURN ALL TENTS!!!!!!  RETURN ALL TENTS!!!!!! RETURN ALL TENTS!!!!!!

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  •  BANDIT patrol is responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Citizenship:  Please read pp 48-71 of the Scout Handbook.  See Rank Advancement Requirements under Citizenship.
  • First Class 9b: Environmental Presentations by Hunter/Rory, Henry/Chancellor, Jonathan, & Nathan .
  • To Be Completed at Home: Second Class 8c & 8d; see the form from the Forms & Documents link on the Troop website.
• QUARTERMASTERS: Store tents.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Citizenship in the Nation merit badge with Mr. Perry.  Print the Worksheet and be prepared to discuss.
• TROOP ACTIVITY: Patrol competition Tug of War.
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please sign up on the Troop 24 web site to schedule a meeting to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

Welcome to Citizenship Month at Troop 24.  We will be working on the Citizenship advancement requirements.  The Scouts should have read the Scout Handbook Chapter 2 pp 48-71.  Scouts have been assigned an environmental issue to research and give a five-ten minute presentation on.  We will be offering the Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge to all First Class and above scouts.  Don’t forget to sign up for the Holiday Party on December 15 at Sky Zone Trampoline.

RETURN ALL TENTS !!!!!!

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  •  ICEBERG patrol is responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Citizenship:  Please read pp 48-71 of the Scout Handbook.  See Rank Advancement Requirements under Citizenship.
  • Flag etiquette Tenderfoot 7a & Second 8a & 8b.
  • First Class 9b: Environmental Presentations by Hunter/Rory, Liam, Nolan, & Henry/Chancellor.
  • To Be Completed at Home: Second Class 8c & 8d; complete the form from the Forms & Documents link on the Troop website.
• QUARTERMASTERS: Store tents.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Citizenship in the Nation merit badge with Mr. Perry.  Print the Worksheet and be prepared to discuss.
• TROOP ACTIVITY: Patrol competition Tug of War.
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please sign up on the Troop 24 web site to schedule a meeting to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We begin our module on Citizenship this week and through December.  Friday is Riverside Holiday Stroll and we still need scouts and adults to help out at the S’mores Tent at Riverside Garage.  Board of Review this week if you signed up.

Please return all tents from Waterfall Glen Campout.

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  •  ZULU are responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Citizenship:  Please read pp 48-71 of the Scout Handbook.  See Rank Advancement Requirements under Citizenship.
  • All Scouts working toward First Class will select an Environmental Issue affecting our community to research and deliver a 5 minute presentation on in the coming weeks for First Class Req. 9b.
• QUARTERMASTERS: Trailer and equipment clean-up and inventory.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Merit Badge Counselor will be begin working on Citizenship in the Nation merit badge next week.
• TROOP ACTIVITY: Patrol competition Tug of War.
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please sign up on the Troop 24 web site to schedule a meeting to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

Navigation is key to finding your way.  Thursday we will be finishing the Navigation module so review Scout Handbook pages 327-357 and be prepared to demonstrate your skills to complete your rank advancement requirements.  On Saturday at Waterfall Glen, we will finish the 5 mile hike and the orienteering requirements as well as spending the weekend  in the great outdoors.  Saturday will also showcase our outdoor chefs who will complete the cooking merit badge.

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  • SPARTANS are responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Navigation: Scout Handbook Section 11 pp 327-357. See Rank Advancement Requirements under Navigation.
  • All scouts should be prepared to demonstrate their navigation skills to get their advancement signed off.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Mr. Flaherty will be completing the COOKING merit badge this week. Bring your completed workbook requirements 4 & 6 and be prepared.
• TROOP ACTIVITY: Patrol competition Tug of War.
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please see Scoutmaster Flaherty to schedule the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

Scout Cabin Friday

It is Scout Cabin Friday this week!! Don’t miss out on the scavenger hunt that the Patrol Leaders Council has planned along with a campfire and S’mores.  Look forward to seeing everyone there starting at 7:00.

Thursday Meeting

Thursday’s meeting will be limited to all scouts attending the Waterfall Glen Campout, Cooking Merit Badge, and working on Scout Rank.

• All scouts attending the Waterfall Glen Campout must report at 7:00 to plan and prepare for the campout.  Sign up deadline for the campout is this Wednesday November 1.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/10/waterfall-glen-nov-10-12-2017-scout-camping-form-2/
• All scouts that need to complete the Cooking Merit Badge will meet with Mr. Flaherty.  Please have requirements 6a-c completed in the worksheets and be prepared to discuss.  We will complete requirements 6d-f during the Saturday hike at the Waterfall Glen Campout.  Cooking Merit Badge will meet again on November 9 to finish requirement 4.  For more information see MeritBadge.org
• All scouts working to complete the Scout rank will have an opportunity to meet individually with Assistant Scoutmasters.  Review and practice your scout skills.  Parents, please review and complete Requirement 6 with your scout: 6. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.  The Parent’s Guide is in the front of the Scout Handbook.

Scout Cabin Friday

It is Scout Cabin Friday this week!! Don’t miss out on the scavenger hunt that the Patrol Leaders Council has planned along with a campfire and S’mores.  Look forward to seeing everyone there starting at 7:00.

Thursday Meeting

Thursday’s meeting will be limited to all scouts attending the Waterfall Glen Campout, Cooking Merit Badge, and working on Scout Rank.

• All scouts attending the Waterfall Glen Campout must report at 7:00 to plan and prepare for the campout.  Sign up deadline for the campout is this Wednesday November 1.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/10/waterfall-glen-nov-10-12-2017-scout-camping-form-2/
• All scouts that need to complete the Cooking Merit Badge will meet with Mr. Flaherty.  Please have requirements 6a-c completed in the worksheets and be prepared to discuss.  We will complete requirements 6d-f during the Saturday hike at the Waterfall Glen Campout.  Cooking Merit Badge will meet again on November 9 to finish requirement 4.  For more information see MeritBadge.org
• All scouts working to complete the Scout rank will have an opportunity to meet individually with Assistant Scoutmasters.  Review and practice your scout skills.  Parents, please review and complete Requirement 6 with your scout: 6. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.  The Parent’s Guide is in the front of the Scout Handbook.