JANUARY 28TH TROOP MEETING – NEW START TIME: 6:00! PACK 24 WEBELOS II JOINING US!

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

STARTING AT 6:00, we will continue our rank advancement, merit badge work, and welcome the Webelos II to the meeting.
• Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will begin the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge, and we’ll use “break-out” rooms to continue rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class
• The Webelos II will join us in discussing the Patrol method and flags, and learn their first knots.
• If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting – we hope to soon get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.
o Feel free to email Mr. Lauger [tim@lauger.com] or Mrs. Enochs [enochsalice@yahoo.com] by Thursday afternoon if you have a requirement you’d like to review, to help us get organized.
o And if you’re not sure where to start, bring your Handbook, and ask the group what requirements may be best for a later week – we’ll help you plan.
See you at 6:00!

ANNOUNCEMENT – PANCAKE BREAKFAST [MARCH 6TH]

The Pancake Breakfast this year is going to be a drive-thru event.
Each scout is responsible for selling 15 tickets at $6 each.
Packet should have arrived by mail. If you have not received your tickets, please contact Rich Hosek at pancakes@troop24riversidecom.
More information about job assignments will be coming.
If you’re an adult and wish to volunteer, please let Rich Hosek know.

ANNOUNCEMENT – KLONDIKE DERBY [FEBRUARY 13TH]

Click here to register for this year’s Troop 24 Klondike Derby patrol!

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

STARTING AT 6:00, we will continue our rank advancement / merit badge Zoom meeting this week.

Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will continue the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge …
• Current participants: Cameron, James S, Aidan, Max, Avi, and Lincoln.
… And we’ll use “break-out” rooms to continue rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class.
• If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting – we hope to soon get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.
• Feel free to email Mr. Lauger [tim@lauger.com] or Mrs. Enochs [enochsalice@yahoo.com] by Thursday afternoon if you have a requirement you’d like to review, to help us get organized.
• And if you’re not sure where to start, bring your Handbook, and ask the group what requirements may be best for a later week – we’ll help you plan.
See you at 6:00!

ANNOUNCEMENT – PANCAKE BREAKFAST [MARCH 6TH]

The Pancake Breakfast this year is going to be a drive-thru event.
Each scout is responsible for selling 15 tickets at $6 each.
Packet will be arriving in the mail. If you do not receive your tickets this week, please contact Rich Hosek at pancakes@troop24riversidecom.
More information about job assignments will be coming.
If you’re an adult and wish to volunteer, please let Rich Hosek know.

ANNOUNCEMENT – WEBELOS II CROSSOVER MEETING

Mrs. Schrier and Mr. Condes’ Pack 24 Webelos II Crossovers will join us at next week’s Zoom meeting, January 28th. Stay tuned for details!

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

We will continue our rank advancement / merit badge Zoom meeting this week.

Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will begin the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge, and we’ll use “break-out” rooms to continue rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class.

If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting – we hope to soon find some engaging guest speaker opportunities, and to get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.

And if you’re not sure where to start, bring your Handbook, and ask the group what requirements may be best for a later week – we’ll help you plan.

See you at 7:00!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Pack 24 Webelos II Crossover Meeting: January 28th
• Possible day-outing to Waterfall Glen on a Saturday
• Updates regarding BSA/Council restrictions governing gatherings – size and location – to follow after a 1/14 District Meeting

We will start the year with our first hybrid rank advancement / merit badge Zoom meeting [Zoom info to follow separately].

“On my honor, I will … keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

Mr. Flassing and Dr. Lanken will run a workshop to explore the Eagle-required “Personal Fitness” merit badge. This badge has several components, some self-paced and some discussion-oriented. You can click here for more details.

We’ll also use “break-out” rooms to begin rank advancement work, focused on the Trail to First Class.
• We’ll enjoy an environmental presentation for a First Class requirement;
• If you have a requirement you’d like to either discuss, explain, or demonstrate, be ready – let’s try to complete requirements that are effective in a Zoom meeting;
• We hope to soon find some engaging guest speaker opportunities, and to get outdoors again, where we can focus on hands-on skill-based work.
See you at 7:00 Thursday!

Our last meeting of the year will complete our Forestry/Conservation theme with a panel of esteemed Forestry experts, including Troop 24’s very own Eagle Scout, Erik Hartwig. Zoom details to follow.

Some possible questions for the panel are listed below.

If you want to take a look at the Forestry merit badge, click here … and to sign up for the December 19th seed-planting outing, click here.

If we’re lucky, with promising developments in 2021, we’ll have opportunities to enjoy many forest canopies next summer and fall.

Finally, if you want to prepare a musical video contribution for the Cantata residents, see the December 14th email for instructions on sharing it, by Friday the 18th if possible.
• Why are forests important?
• What types of forests are there?
• Do we have enough forests?
• What are the main human uses of wood in the United States? Globally?
• What are the best practices for maintaining recreational forests?
• What are the best practices for growing timber forests?
• What is the greatest challenge to forests? In the U.S.? Globally?
• Have you dealt with trying to protect forests from non-human threats–e.g. insects (emerald ash borer), forest fires, hurricanes, invasive plant species?
• Can you recommend any resources (books, websites) for Scouts interested in forests?
• What is your favorite type of tree, and why?
• What can people do to help trees and forests?
And for the Eagle Scouts …
• Do you use things you learned in scouting in your work?
• Did you earn the Forestry merit badge?

Having enjoyed last week’s trivia game, we’ll continue our Forestry theme tomorrow and prepare for the panel of experts who will join us on December 17th. So bring your ideas for questions and points of discussion!

Some rank requirements that can tie into this theme are below, in case that helps inspire you. And if the merit badge sounds interesting, you can click here to review its requirements.

We’ll also have another break-out room for our Scouts working on Scout rank.

Finally, click here to sign up for a Christmas Carol for our video-compilation, and be on the lookout for an email from Scoutmaster Lauger with the Zoom login code for tomorrow’s meeting.

• Tenderfoot 4b – describe common poisonous or hazardous plants; identify any that grow in your local area.
• Tenderfoot 5c – explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross-country, during the day and at night.
• Second Class 1b – explain the principles of Leave no Trace and tell how you practiced them on a campout or outing.
• Second Class 3c – describe some hazards or injuries you might encounter on a hike and what you can do to prevent them.
• Second Class 4 – Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (such as birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, or mollusks) found in your local area.
• First Class 1b – explain each of the principles of “Tread Lightly!” and tell how you practiced them at a campsite or outing.
• First Class 5a – identify or show evidence of 10 kinds of native plants found in your local area.
• First Class 7e – develop an emergency action plan for your home that includes what to do in case of fire, storm, power outage and water outage.
• First Class 9b – investigate an environmental issue affecting your community.

DECEMBER 3RD TROOP MEETING – VIA ZOOM AT 7:00 PM

As we return from our Thanksgiving celebrations and continue our Zoom meetings, we’ll move into a Forestry theme for the month of December.

To prepare for an eventual expert panel, we’ll touch on some or all of the requirements below, so check your books to see if you need to fulfill any of them.

We’ll also brainstorm questions for the Forestry panel, and play a Forestry-themed trivia game.

Finally, be on the lookout for an email from Scoutmaster Lauger with the Zoom log in code.

Related requirements
• Tenderfoot 4b – describe common poisonous or hazardous plants; identify any that grow in your local area.
• Tenderfoot 5c – explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross-country, during the day and at night.
• Second Class 1b – explain the principles of Leave no Trace and tell how you practiced them on a campout or outing.
• Second Class 3c – describe some hazards or injuries you might encounter on a hike and what you can do to prevent them.
• Second Class 4 – Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (such as birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, or mollusks) found in your local area.
• First Class 1b – explain each of the principles of “Tread Lightly!” and tell how you practiced them at a campsite or outing.
• First Class 5a – identify or show evidence of 10 kinds of native plants found in your local area.
• First Class 7e – develop an emergency action plan for your home that includes what to do in case of fire, storm, power outage and water outage.
• First Class 9b – investigate an environmental issue affecting your community.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19TH TROOP MEETING – VIA ZOOM AT 7:00 PM

Due to revised Council restrictions, we aren’t able to effectively meet in person for our weekly meetings.

So, we’ll begin our Zoom meetings tomorrow.

We’ll discuss ideas for Zoom programming going forward, play a Zoom game, and have a break-out room for our Scouts working on Scout rank.

So be sure to attend to submit your ideas for our upcoming weekly meetings!

Be on the lookout for an email from Scoutmaster Lauger with the Zoom log in code.

To capture daylight again, please join us on a now more chilly Fall afternoon at 4:00 at RPC for some hiking and navigation, following on the lively orienteering we enjoyed at Waterfall Glen on Saturday.

We’ll cover the requirements noted below with a walk to the Village Hall/police station, and other downtown landmarks as time allows.

BRING YOUR SMARTPHONE IF YOU HAVE ONE!

Second Class, 3d: demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass or an electronic device.

First Class, 4b:
• Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone, or other electronic navigation system.
• Use GPS to find your current location, a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there.
• Follow that route to arrive at your destination.
Pick-up can begin at 5:30.

Remember your mask, and we’ll see you there!

Keep reading below for an important message about scout dues.

OCTOBER 29TH TROOP MEETING – 5:00 AT RPC

As darkness falls earlier, join us at 5:00 at RPC for some First Aid review and a field-game to warm us up.

We’ll also continue to perfect the flag ceremony and have a few announcements.

Pick-up can begin at 6:30.

Dress in layers, remember your mask, and we’ll see you there!