It’s back, this time with more options and better pricing!!

We will leave Friday afternoon, have dinner on the road and drive straight to Tesomas this year, participating in the winter camp offering and adding on an extra day to make it a three day weekend, returning on Monday afternoon.

Program options for campers are Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing & Tenderfoot Rank Advancement,  and pricing ranges from $80-$125 for the entire weekend including equipment rental.

We can only accomodate 12 Scouts on this trip, so please sign up right away. If you miss registration and would like to be added to a waiting list, or are interested in another trip like this but on a different weekend, please email troop24events@gmail.com.

Please email troop24events@gmail.com with questions, thanks!

Yours in Scouting,

Cindy Reynolds & Kimber Coombes

Troop 24 Event Coordinators

Just a reminder that we will be playing blanketball tonight.

If you have a few old blankets and/or a beach ball for tonight’s “Blanketball” games, please bring them along!

We’ll also briefly review the Eagle-optional “Sports” merit badge so we can decide whether to organize a merit badge workshop later this year.

And … we’ll begin forming this year’s Klondike Derby crew.

Finally, we’ll take some time to set/review our next-rank goals so we continue to make progress for the Spring Court of Honor.

So, BRING YOUR HANDBOOKS!

ITEMS OF NOTE with updated links!

PAV YMCA swimming/aquatics day at the January 23rd Troop meeting.

To volunteer to assist the running of the 2020 Pack 24 Pinewood Derby on January 25th, sign up HERE.

To join the Klondike Derby team for the 2020 “Pathway to Adventure” Derby, and attempt to re-claim the trophy, also on January 25th, sign up HERE.

This week, we will begin our Sports theme.

In the hopes that we have a snow cover for the January 16th meeting, we’ll wait a week to play outdoor Broomball.

So, this week, we’ll try out “Collective Blanketball” in an exploration of teamwork.

We’ll also briefly review the Eagle-optional “Sports” merit badge so we can decide whether to organize a merit badge workshop later this year.

And … we’ll begin forming this year’s Klondike Derby crew.

Finally, we’ll take some time to set/review our next-rank goals so we continue to make progress for the Spring Court of Honor.

So, BRING YOUR HANDBOOKS!

ITEMS OF NOTE

PAV YMCA swimming/aquatics day at the January 23rd Troop meeting.

To volunteer to assist the running of the 2020 Pack 24 Pinewood Derby on January 25th, sign up HERE.

To join the Klondike Derby team for the 2020 “Pathway to Adventure” Derby, and attempt to re-claim the trophy, also on January 25th, sign up HERE.

Bring a broom tonight, and if you’re interested, your musical instrument [a piano will be available].  If you know any Christmas tunes, bring the music along as well.

See you tonight!

Yours,
Mr. Lauger

Handbooks and Instruments and Brooms,  OH MY!!!

This week we will continue our pursuit of rank requirements so we can all try to “rank up” for the Spring Court of Honor.  This will include completing requirements where possible, and setting goals for those requirements that need to be completed outdoors or at home. SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES and BOARDS OF REVIEW are available. So, BRING YOUR HANDBOOKS!

Those of you who would like to make an instrumental contribution to next week’s caroling, bring it along!  We know many of you are in band, so don’t be shy. All instruments welcome! 

Your contribution can be as modest as “sounding” the carol’s melody before the singers begin … to playing along during the entire song.  And of course, you can select carols that are familiar to you – and even decide the key! So, BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS! 

We’ll conclude with a rousing game of broomball, in anticipation of more authentic broomball on the snow next month as part of our Sports theme.  Click here for more information about broomball. So, BRING A BROOM!   

ITEMS OF NOTE

***Holiday POOL PARTY Celebration is THIS FRIDAY. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so now! This party is FREE to Scouts so SIGN UP YOUR SCOUT today!!!  Siblings and Parents are also welcome to attend for a small fee. Sibling (9 & up) & Parent sign up is HERE. 

***Next week we will be Caroling at Cantata from 6pm-7:30pm, in lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting. Drop off and pick up at Cantata. Families are welcome to stay or drop off. Caroling SIGN UP IS HERE. 

***Luging in Muskegon, Michigan – Feb 1st and 2nd.  Click HERE to register.

***ANNUAL DUES*** Annual dues for 2020 are being collected NOW.  Please click HERE to pay your dues.

Our Hottest Outing Happens in January!!

Back by very popular demand, we offer Scouts the opportunity to Luge at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex!  

Sign up now; spots are limited!

Join Troop 24 on Feb. 1st & 2nd for a Luge Adventure at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon, Michigan. 

Scouts will leave the Riverside Presbyterian Church early Saturday morning, eat lunch on the drive up, and will enjoy 2 ½ hours on the Luge course in the afternoon. After Luging, Scouts will stay overnight in a Lodge at the Owasippe Scout Camp where they will enjoy dinner, games, and have a great time hanging out. Scouts will head back to Riverside Sunday morning and plan to be home between Noon-1pm. 

Registration closes on December 31st, 2020 – no exceptions!

The cost of this trip is $95.00. 

This includes the luge ticket, Lodge accommodations, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. 

We will be stopping for lunch on the way up so Scouts should either pack a lunch or bring $10.

Scouts sign up HERE

Adults and Leaders sign up HERE 

(we need 4-5 leaders/adults who can drive 3+ scouts per vehicle)

Luge Description:

The track provides an Olympic thrill with the safety of the participant in mind. Top speeds of approximately 30 mph are possible from the public start area located about 3/4 of the way up the track.  The 850’ track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and two starting areas. Coaches are on hand to teach and assist both beginners and those who have slid before.  Scouts will have a 2.5 hour session, which will include lessons and coaching.

Check out the very cool video at this url: http://www.msports.org/luge

Boys will need to be able to carry a 25-40 lb sled up [lots of] stairs to starting area.

OTHER: 

-The luge insurance provider requires ALL luge participants to show proof of health insurance and a signed waiver in order to  participate on the luge track. Waivers & Proof of Insurance will be collected after registration.

-Due to the nature of this event, we will only be able to process refunds until registration closes. Once registration has closed we will no longer be able to process a refund, unless anaother Scout can take your place. 

-If registration is full, please email Troop24Events@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list.  

Dear Troop24 Families,

We had a bit of an issue with the original Pool Party registration. Please see below for updated registration forms.

If you have any issues registering or you’d just like to confirm that your registration went through, please email Troop24events@gmail.com.

Thank you to those who brought this issue to our attention and a HUGE thank you for everyone’s patience!

Registration:

Although there is no charge, we need a headcount so please register your Scout HERE. 

Adults or siblings (10 & up) may register HERE if they would like to join us.

Who: Scouts and their Siblings (ages 10 and up)

Please note this event is FREE for SCOUTS. However, there is a $10.00 charge for siblings and parents who would like to swim and partake in the pizza party,

What: Swim & Pizza Party

Bring your swimsuit and a towel and enjoy the indoor pool.

Where: The Oak Brook Family Aquatic Center

1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

When: Friday Dec. 13th

6:30 Drop Off

8:30 pick up

*Parents – Please bring your Scout inside and make sure your Scout connects with one of our Assistant Scoutmasters.

It’s time for the annual Troop24 Holiday party and this year we’re really going to make a SPLASH!

Please join us for a night of fun splishing and splashing at the pool!

Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Where: The Oak Brook Family Aquatic Center

1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

When: Friday Dec. 13th

6:30 Drop Off

8:30 pick up

*Parents – Please bring your Scout inside and make sure your Scout connects with one of our Assistant Scoutmasters. 

Who: Scouts and their Siblings (ages 10 and up)

Please note this event is FREE for SCOUTS. However, there is a $10.00 charge for siblings and parents who would like to swim and partake in the pizza party,

What: Swim & Pizza Party

Bring your swimsuit and a towel and enjoy the indoor pool.

Registration:   

Although there is no charge, we need a headcount so please register your Scout HERE. 

Adults or siblings (10 & up) may register HERE if they would like to join us.

Thank you!

This week, we will assess where we are in our current rank requirements so we can all try to “rank up” for the Spring Court of Honor.  This will include completing requirements where possible, and setting goals for those requirements that need to be completed outdoors or at home.  Scoutmaster Conferences will be available as needed.

So, BRING YOUR HANDBOOKS!

OUTING INTEREST SURVEY!

We’ll conclude with a slideshow overview of upcoming winter events to help you organize your plans for this month and early next year.  We’ll also decide on the January outing based on your interest.

ITEMS OF NOTE

Annual dues for 2020 are being collected.  Please click here.
Holiday Stroll – December 6th.  Service hours credit awarded!  Click here to sign up!
Boards of Review – December 12th
Holiday “pool party” celebration – December 13th
Caroling at Cantata – December 19th @ 6:00.

TOMORROW – Thursday, November 7th, 7:00, MEET AT THE VILLAGE HALL!

This week, we will attend the first part of the monthly Village Board meeting.  In addition to fulfilling our collective civic duty, this will fulfill Eagle-required “Citizenship in the Community” merit badge Req #3a.

Be sure to wear your Class A with neckerchief or bolo tie, and khakis or jeans [no athletic pants]!

The Village Trustees include: Ben Sells [President], Cristin Evans, Alexander Gallegos, Edward Hannon, Wendell Jisa, Elizabeth Peters, and Douglas Pollock

We will then adjourn to Room 22 on the second floor for an insightful overview of Riverside architecture by our own Mr. Randall [Lincoln’s dad], in anticipation of our November 14th evening architecture hike!

Parents should pick up Scouts at Village Hall around 8:30 in room 22, on the second floor. You may use the elevators or steps to gain access to the second floor.

ITEMS OF NOTE

POPCORN PICK-UP: at Colonel Pecis’ house, SATURDAY.  426 Kent, Riverside.
VETERAN’S DAY – November 11th
Boards of Review – November 21st
“1000 Trees” Conservation Project – November 23rd
NO MEETING on November 28th