This week, we will hone our Orienteering skills in preparation for the Waterfall Glen orienteering courses. We may enjoy a festive Halloween orienteering challenge. Warefall Glen campers will also prepare their menus.

If you have a compass, feel free to bring it along!

COOKING MERIT BADGE Req 6 [Trail & Backpacking meals] – Mr. Flaherty will meet with you to review the necessary preparations for meeting the requirement on the camp-out.

POPCORN CAMPAIGN: this is the final meeting to turn in your forms and money to Kernel Pecis!

HIGH ADVENTURE: our Scout committee has selected Northern Tier (BSA) and Isle Royale (Camp Tesomas) as our possible treks next summer. Stay tuned for details.

TROOP JOBS: thanks to Mateo and Nate for taking on the Quartermaster and Historian jobs.

** NEXT WEEK’s MEETING: WEDNESDAY at the Scout Cabin **

Remember your Handbook!

This week, we will continue to finalize High Adventure opportunities, tie up some loose ends with rank advancement requirements, and ENJOY A CAMP-O-REE THEMED MEETING, to help our campers get ready for the weekend outing!

Camp-o-ree activities may include: Cast Iron Cooking Contest, Climbing Wall, Car Smash, Monkey Bridge, Gaga Ball, Geocaching, Frisbee Golf, 2 Man Saw, Branding, American Indian Dance, Field Goal Kicking, 6 Knot Relay, Compass Course and Highland Games.

HIGH ADVENTURE REPORTS:
Sailing at Kentucky Lake/Roy C Manchester (Cal)
Northern Tier (Sam)
Isle Royale (Tesomas) (Dan)
Appalacian Trail (Ewan)
Camp Daniel Boone/3 River Gorge Whitewater Rafting (Kevin)
Sailing at Seabase (Atticus)
Horseback Riding
Porcupine Mountain Hiking (Tom)
Mystery Idea (Mateo)

TROOP JOBS: we are seeking a second Quartermaster [thanks, Mateo!], Guides, a Librarian, and a Historian. Plan to sign up on Thursday!

Remember your Handbook! Sell popcorn!

SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES: Zach H, Thomas S, John M, Harry, Carroll, Sam

BOARDS OF REVIEW: Zach H, Thomas S, Harry, Carroll, Sam

COURT OF HONOR on October 17th

This week, we will discuss ** HIGH ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES **, tie up some loose ends with rank advancement requirements, and begin a brief exploration of Citizenship.

Tenderfoot Fitness Requirement 6c: WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES & SHOES for the mile-run, sit-n-reach, push-ups and sit-ups.

If you didn’t complete Req 6a at the Cabin last spring, this can serve as 6a.

CAMP-O-REE PATROLS: menu-planning

TROOP JOBS: we are seeking Quartermasters, Guides, a Librarian, and a Historian. Plan to sign up on Thursday!

Remember your Handbook!

SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES: Zach H, Thomas S, John M

FLAGS: BANANA BANDITS

BOARDS OF REVIEW on October 10th
FALL COURT OF HONOR on October 17th

This week, we finish our pursuit of camp-cooking with Patrol-cooking.

Our SPL team has challenged you to prepare a hearty and tasty corned beef hash skillet, just in time for the upcoming camp-outs and your weekend breakfasts at home.

Be prepared to participate as chefs and clean-up crew!

Related rank requirements include: Tenderfoot 2c, Second Class 2a, First Class 2d

TROOP JOBS: we are seeking Quartermasters, Guides, a Librarian, and a Historian. Plan to sign up on Thursday!

REMEMBER YOUR CUB SCOUT ROOTS! If you have a little time to spare on Saturday, volunteer to help with our District’s “Cub Scout Adventure Day” – perhaps some of your younger siblings are Cub Scouts! Click here to register.

Remember your Handbook!

FLAG CEREMONY: Martian Bananas
SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES: Zach, Cal
BOARDS OF REVIEW: Cal, Zach, Jesus, Hayden, Daniel.

This week continues our pursuit of camp-cooking.

Our youth leaders will provide a workshop on preparing the perfect burger, just in time for the upcoming camp-outs and your Fall dinners at home.

Be prepared to hone your skills! If you have any food allergies, let Mr. Lauger know before the meeting, if possible [tim@lauger.com].
Scout Rank/Tenderfoot/Second Class Scouts – take a look at requirements for Tenderfoot 2c, Second Class 2a, and First Class 2d.

PATH TO EAGLE WORKSHOP: Mr. Hartwig and Mrs. Gmitro will hold a workshop for you and your parents to help avoid the “days-to-18” challenge.

TROOP JOBS: we are seeking Quartermasters, Guides, a Librarian, and a Historian. Plan to sign up on Thursday!

Remember your Handbook!

BOARDS OF REVIEW: next week, Sept. 26th.

FINALLY, don’t forget our October camp-out – our Council’s own Camporee, where we can put our Scout Skills into practice. It’s not far from home, and should be fun for all! Sign up closes tonight (Wednesday, September 18)!

Click here for details, and to register.

Our first September meeting under our new youth leadership and in our new Patrols takes place this Thursday at 7:00 pm in the gym at RPC.

We will pursue a “cooking competency” theme – as we prepare for camp-out cooking in the coming few months – and conclude with a rousing game of Gaga-ball.

Our theme will culminate in the execution of the same dish by all the Patrols.

NOTE: “Trail to Eagle” Scouts [First Class/Star/Life] will enjoy a special survey-of-interest session with Mr. Friend and Mr. Perry.

Remember your Handbook! FLAGS = Iceberg Lettuce Patrol

We’ll also distribute Camp Tesomas patches for those who don’t have one yet.

FINALLY, don’t forget our October camp-out – our Council’s own “Future Frontier” Camporee, where we can put our Scout Skills into practice. It’s not far from home, and should be fun for all!

Click here for details, and to register.

We’re looking forward to an exciting Scout Year.

The season’s first meeting takes place this Thursday, September 5th at 7pm in the gym at Riverside Presbyterian Church.

We will hold Troop SPL Elections, organize Patrols, and have a pizza party to celebrate the new youth leadership and the coming year.

So dust off your Class A, remember your Handbook, and be ready for a Patrol-based survey-of-interest, conducted by your PL and APL.

We’ll also have Summer Camp lost and found items on-site, for your retrieval.

See you then!

And don’t forget our first weekend camp-out of the year at the Council’s own Owasippe Scout Reservation in Michigan. Click here for details, and to register.

We hope you are having a good transition back into the school year. Troop meetings will restart on Thursday, September 5th at 7pm at the Riverside Presbyterian Church gym. Starting on that day, we will meet every Thursday at 7pm except for announced days-off for holidays and to coincide with school breaks.

On our first meeting, we will hold elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders. More info will be published soon about qualifications and the election process.

At our meeting on September 19th, we will hold a “Life to Eagle” informational meeting at the same time as our troop meeting. Parents and older/higher ranking scouts will have the opportunity to learn about the requirements and process necessary to achieve the the Eagle Scout Rank.

The Troop Committee will restart their monthly planning meetings in September. This is a committee of parents and leaders who help plan the campouts, service projects, fundraisers and other activities for the troop. The first meeting is Tuesday, September 3th at 7pm at Riverside Presbyterian Church in the Social Hall. We will meet every first Tuesday during the school year. New members are always welcome!

You may view the Troop Calendar here.

FINAL WEEKLY MEETING OF THE SCOUT YEAR

Bon Appetit!

On Thursday, Patrols will prepare their selected menu items for Leader tasting in our year-end cook-off!

Each Patrol will be evaluated for taste, plating (appearance/presentation), and originality.

Patrol Chefs

Sentinels: Jonah B
Safety Squirrels: Lucas C
24th Garrison: Max S
Zulu: Jesus J
Iceberg: Daniel W
Bandits: Nate G
Nuclear Octopi: Hunter I

PHILMONT CREW: meet at the Scout Cabin for a full gear check, and an overnight camp-out and hike.

NOTABLE NEWS

Click HERE to register for the June 7-8-9 Kankakee cycling/paddling outing! It’s the last weekend camp-out of the Scout year!

Click HERE to register for Camp Tesomas! A great way to spend a week of summer …

Stay tuned for summer announcements regarding Summer Camp meetings [the PAV YMCA swim-test [Berwyn], an “ax-yard” to prepare for the Totin’ Chip, and a bike-check],
and assistance with the Troop 24 Pizza Sales tent in Guthrie Park on the Fourth of July.

Bon Appetit!

On Thursday, our head chefs [or their delegate] will shop at Riverside Foods for their menus. Leaders will hold the food until next Thursday’s cook-off.

Patrol Chefs

Sentinels: Jonah B
Safety Squirrels: Lucas C
24th Garrison: Max S
Zulu: Jesus J
Rory Busby Remembrance Patrol: Hunter I
Iceberg: Daniel W
Bandits: Nate G
Nuclear Octopi: TBD

Since Leaders will be tasting ALL the Patrols’ creations, you should plan to shop for about two servings, where possible.

During the meeting, we’ll also INVENTORY THE TROOP TRAILER / GARAGE for cooking supplies so we can be sure to procure any needed supplies before next week.

NOTABLE NEWS

Sign-up HERE for Memorial Day’s morning ceremony at Riverside’s St. Mary’s! This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community, “do your duty to your country”, and represent Troop 24.

Click HERE to register for Camp Tesomas! A great way to spend a week of summer …

June 7-8-9 Kankakee cycling/paddling outing registration will open soon! It’s the last weekend camp-out of the Scout year!