We will start our Thursday meeting promptly at 7:00 pm at Village Hall where we will be presented with a Proclamation from the Village of Riverside.  FULL Uniforms are required with Scout Pants, Shirt and Neckerchiefs.  We will then adjourn to our normal meeting place at RPC.

• All Patrols will meet to plan their menus and patrol boxes for the May 25 Year End Cook Off.
• Anniversary Program participants will meet to rehearse their respective parts in the Program.
• Sign up for Scoutmaster Conferences if needed.
• Sign up for Memorial Day Color Guard.
• Sign up for Kankakee Campout.

May 25 Meeting marks our final meeting of the Scout year and Boards of Review will be in session for all those who need them, sign up on line.

See you Thursday at the Village Hall.

Ingersoll Campers:  ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE RETURNED CLEAN AND DRY on THURSDAY

THURSDAY May 11 TROOP 24 MEETING 7:00 PM

• May: Cooking
• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES.
• 24^TH GARRISON in charge of meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean-up. Report at 6:45pm in Full Uniform.
• Trail to First Class (New Scouts): Tenderfoot knots 3a-c; Leadership 8.
• Trail to First Class: Tent set up and inspection.
• Trail to First Class: Second Class Citizenship 8c & 8d form can be found at Forms & Document tab of the Troop website.
• Trail to First Class: All scouts should be tracking their physical activity for Tenderfoot 6b, Second 7a, First 8a.  These requirements need to be completed consecutively.  Print the Activity Log from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge workbook pp 11 at MeritBadge.org.
• Merit Badge: Scouting Heritage with Mrs. Staubus.  Download and print the workbook from MeritBadge.org
• Quartermasters: Patrol Box sort and clean.
• Camp Out: Illini State Park Campout Preparation.
• Cyber Chip: Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip.  Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 pm on Thursday.

THURSDAY May 4 TROOP 24 MEETING 7:00 PM

We had a wet camp out this past weekend but look forward to returning to Camp Ingersoll sometime.  All Ingersoll scouts MUST return tents and equipment on Thursday.  Check in equipment with Mr. Lauger.  Next Camp out is Illini State Park on May 12-14; sign up ends TOMORROW.  Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend.

• May: Cooking
• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES.
• DELTA in charge of meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean-up. Report at 6:45pm in Full Uniform.
• Trail to First Class (New Scouts): Tenderfoot 6a Physical Fitness; come prepared to run 1 mile, pushups, sit-ups, etc.
• Trail to First Class: Tent set up and inspection.
• Trail to First Class: Second Class Citizenship 8c & 8d form can be found at Forms & Document tab of the Troop website.
• Trail to First Class: All scouts should be tracking their physical activity for Tenderfoot 6b, Second 7a, First 8a.  These requirements need to be completed consecutively.  Print the Activity Log from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge workbook pp 11 at MeritBadge.org.
• Merit Badge: Scouting Heritage with Mrs. Staubus.  Download and print the workbook from MeritBadge.org
• Quartermasters: Patrol Box sort and clean.  Tent set up and inspection.
• Camp Out: Illini State Park Campout Preparation.  All scouts attending camp must attend Thursday to prepare menus.
• Cyber Chip: Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip.  Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 pm on Thursday.

All First Year scouts are encouraged to attend the Bravo & Delta Patrol meeting on Sunday evening at 7:00 in the RPC Social Hall.  Come prepared to finish your Scout Rank Requirements and have a Scoutmaster Conference.  Review your unfinished requirements, practice, and achieve the Scout Rank for recognition at our forthcoming Court of Honor on Thursday.

To earn the Scout Rank all scouts need to complete requirement #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 Pamphlet is located in the very front of the Scout Handbook.

To earn the Cyber Chip go to: http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting.  We will be using the green 6-8 grade Cyber Chip. The scout and parent must complete #2 at home:  Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.  The scout should be prepared to lead the activities set forth in #4.  We will cover the rest at the meeting.

Hope to see all our Bravo and Delta Patrol members on Sunday evening.

THURSDAY April 20 TROOP 24 MEETING 7:00 PM

• April: Scouting Heritage Month
• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES.
• BRAVO in charge of meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean-up. Report at 6:45pm in Full Uniform.
• Boards of Review. Full uniform required.
• Trail to First Class (New Scouts): Complete Scout Rank Requirements.
• Trail to First Class: Come prepared to work on your missing rank advancement requirements.
• Trail to First Class: Second Class Citizenship 8c & 8d form can be found at Forms & Document tab of the Troop website.
• Trail to First Class: All scouts should be tracking their physical activity for Tenderfoot 6b, Second 7a, First 8a.  These requirements need to be completed consecutively.  Print the Activity Log from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge workbook pp 11 at MeritBadge.org.
• Merit Badge: Scouting Heritage with Mrs. Staubus.  Download and print the workbook from MeritBadge.org
• Camp Out: Camp Ingersoll Preparation.  All scouts attending camp must attend Thursday to prepare equipment and menus.
• 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, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 pm on Thursday.

THURSDAY April 20 TROOP 24 MEETING 7:00 PM

• April: Scouting Heritage Month
• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES.
• BRAVO in charge of meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean-up. Report at 6:45pm in Full Uniform.
• Boards of Review. Full uniform required.
• Trail to First Class (New Scouts): Complete Scout Rank Requirements.
• Trail to First Class: Come prepared to work on your missing rank advancement requirements.
• Trail to First Class: Second Class Citizenship 8c & 8d form can be found at Forms & Document tab of the Troop website.
• Trail to First Class: All scouts should be tracking their physical activity for Tenderfoot 6b, Second 7a, First 8a.  These requirements need to be completed consecutively.  Print the Activity Log from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge workbook pp 11 at MeritBadge.org.
• Merit Badge: Scouting Heritage with Mrs. Staubus.  Download and print the workbook from MeritBadge.org
• Camp Out: Camp Ingersoll Preparation.  All scouts attending camp must attend Thursday to prepare equipment and menus.
• 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, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 pm on Thursday.

There will be NO Troop Meeting tonight, due to Maundy Thursday services being held at the church.

Please sign up for the following activities and outings by Wednesday, April 19th if you plan to participate. Click on the links below to go the scout registration form.

Shooting and Climbing Campout at Ingersoll Scout 4/28-4/30

Tesomas Summer Camp 7/16 to 7/22
Please bring payment to the 4/20 Troop Meeting

Wisconsin River Canoeing 7/23 to 7/29
This trip will be cancelled if we do not have a minimum of five spots filled by next week.

Lions Club Chicken Dinner Service Opportunity 4/23
Noon to 2:30 Shift
2:30 to 5pm Shift

THURSDAY April 6 TROOP 24 MEETING 7:00 PM

• Summer Camp Parent Meeting at 7:00 pm in Social Hall.
• April: Scouting Heritage Month
• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES.
• ROYAL FLUSH in charge of meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean-up. Report at 6:45pm in Full Uniform.
• Trail to First Class (New Scouts): Scout Rank Requirements. 4A Knots.
• Trail to First Class: Rank Advancement Day.  Come prepared to work on your missing rank advancement requirements.
• Trail to First Class: Second Class Citizenship 8c & 8d form can be found at Forms & Document tab of the Troop website.
• Trail to First Class: All scouts should be tracking their physical activity for Tenderfoot 6b, Second 7a, First 8a.  These requirements need to be completed consecutively.  Print the Activity Log from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge workbook pp 11 at MeritBadge.org.
• Merit Badge: Last Meetings for Communications and Theater.
• Camp Out:
• 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, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 pm on Thursday.

Scouts there are a lot activities afoot at Troop 24:

• Sign up for Camp Tesomas Summer Camp; Parent Meeting April 6.
• Sign up for Camp Ingersoll camp out by April 19.
• Sign up for Wisconsin River High Adventure Trip by April 19.
• Sign up for Lions Club April 23 service hours opportunity.

THURSDAY March 30 TROOP 24 MEETING 7:00 PM

• Board of Review
• March: Wildlife & Wilderness Survival
• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS and ACTIVITIES.
• ZULU in charge of meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean-up. Report at 6:45pm in Full Uniform.
• Trail to First Class (New Scouts): Scout Rank Requirements. Instructors will be the Communication Merit Badge candidates.
• Trail to First Class: Fitness Tndft 6; Tools Tndft 3, Second 2(f), First 3.
• Trail to First Class: Second Class Citizenship 8c & 8d form can be found at Forms & Document tab of the Troop website.
• Trail to First Class: All scouts should be tracking their physical activity for Tenderfoot 6b, Second 7a, First 8a.  These requirements need to be completed consecutively.  Print the Activity Log from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge workbook pp 11 at MeritBadge.org.
• Merit Badge: Communications will be completing Req. 6.  Please ensure that you have your plan and teaching aides to teach the New Scouts Scout Rank Requirements.
• Camp Out:
• 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, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 pm on Thursday.

REMINDER:  PATROL LEADERS COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM.

We had a great Camp Out at Bullfrog Lake if a little cold.  We went for a hike, worked on advancement requirements, retired some flags and ate like kings.  Looking forward to our next camp outs, hope to see more of you there.

THURSDAY March 23 TROOP 24 MEETING 7:00 PM

• March: Wildlife & Wilderness Survival
• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS.
• Nuclear Octopi in charge of meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean-up. Report at 6:45pm in Full Uniform.
• Trail to First Class (New Scouts): Scout Rank Requirements. Instructors will be the Communication Merit Badge candidates.
• Trail to First Class:
• Trail to First Class: Second Class Citizenship 8c & 8d form can be found at Forms & Document tab of the Troop website.
• Trail to First Class: All scouts should be tracking their physical activity for Tenderfoot 6b, Second 7a, First 8a.  These requirements need to be completed consecutively.  Print the Activity Log from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge workbook pp 11 at MeritBadge.org.
• Merit Badge: Communications will be completing Req. 6.  Please ensure that you have your plan and teaching aides to teach the New Scouts Scout Rank Requirements.
• Camp Out: Clean Up.  Return all equipment and tents.
• 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, register on the Troop 24 Website and we will set aside time in the meeting for the scout to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see the Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 pm on Thursday