Scout Cabin Meeting on Friday, October 6 at 7pm.  Troop 24 has revived Scout Cabin Friday meetings on the First Friday of the Month.  This Friday the Troop Patrol Leader Council will host a patrol shelter building competition followed by a campfire with S’mores and free fun time.  Don’t miss out on this fun time and an opportunity to complete some lashing requirements.  The patrol with the best built shelter wins prizes!!!

Thursday Night Meeting, October 5 at 7pm will be limited to Warren Dune Scouts, Family Life Merit Badge, and all scouts who have yet to complete the Scout Rank:

• All scouts attending the Warren Dunes Campout shall attend Thursday meeting at 7pm to plan menus and activities.  It is not too late to sign up for the Campout, deadline is Wednesday, October 4.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/09/warren-dunes-state-park-oct-13-15-2017/
• All Scouts working on the Family Life Merit Badge with Mr. Jerz and Mrs. Cubas will meet at 7pm.
• All Scouts who have yet to complete Scout Rank will have the opportunity to meet with Assistant Scoutmasters and complete requirements on Thursday.  Please review and practice all the rank advancement requirements for Scout rank.  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.

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.

Our troop has received several requests for volunteers for the next few weeks. We encourage you to participate in these events as your schedule allows. We will not be participating as a troop, so please arrange your own transportation, and bring the Troop Service Hour Form and return it at the following troop meeting.

Cub Scout Adventure Days
Our Council is welcoming new Cub Scouts with two days of fun and games – and they need scout and leader help with running the games and stations. Contact Joni Mimnaugh at 630-921-1122 to register to assist.
Saturday, September 30th
9am to 3pm (volunteer in two-hour shifts)
Bambrick Park 1330 Smith Road, Lemont
And
Saturday, October 7th
9am to 3pm (volunteer in two-hour shifts)
Busse Woods, Groves 17-25
Elk Grove Village

The Berwyn Pav YMCA needs volunteers for its Pastapalooza fundraising dinner.
Friday, October 6th 11-7 (this is an institute day for some local schools)
Contact Jamie Kucera at jkucera@pavymca.org to register to volunteer.

The Riverside Junior Women’s Club has requested Boy Scout volunteers to help with their Scout Cabin Hootenanny event. They would like scouts to assist with the campfire and smores.
Saturday, October 14 3 to 7 pm
Contact Kim Cimino at ciminokl@comcast.net if you can help.

Frederick Law Olmstead Society next workday is
Saturday, September 30th 9am to noon
Indian Gardens in Riverside (near the baseball fields).

Remember, you can also locate your own service hour projects – most volunteering done for a not-for-profit will be approved for service hours if you discuss it with Scoutmaster Flaherty ahead of time.

Please keep reading below as we occasionally have multiple posts on one day!

This Thursday we will hold an Eagle Project Proposal presentation for an Eagle Candidate seeking Troop approval for his project.  We will be meeting at 6:30 PM at the RPC.  Any Troop adults are welcome to attend.  Please consider helping this Scout on his path to Eagle.  No experience necessary.  Older Scouts who would like to observe are welcome as well.  However, this is not an opportunity for them to discuss their future plans for Eagle projects.  A separate meeting can be set up by contacting me at dmgmitro@aol.com

Thank you.

Dawn Gmitro

Troop 24 Eagle Committee

All Patrol Leaders will meet on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 pm at RPC.  Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to plan the Scout Cabin meetings, Warren Dunes Camp Out, and October meetings.

SEPTEMBER THEME:  PERSONAL FITNESS

The Troop made great strides last week on their Personal Fitness goals.  Every scout should now have completed Tenderfoot 6a, if not, please see an ASM on Thursday.  All Scouts on the Trail to First Class should be keeping a log of the physical activity for 30 days (Tenderfoot 6b) or four weeks (Second & First).  See an ASM to turn in your logs when completed.

THURSDAY September 21:

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS – Book Check this week to update Troop database.
• RETURN ALL CAMPING EQUIPMENT.
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  • BANDIT is responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Knots & Lashings: Scout Book Section 12 pp 359-378. See Rank Advancement Requirements under Tools.
  • Instructors & Guides will be responsible for leading and teaching knots & lashings.
  • Quartermasters will be checking all camping equipment and stocking the trailer.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Mr. Jerz and Mrs. Cubas will begin FAMILY LIFE this week. Print out the workbook and be prepared.
• TROOP ACTIVITY:
  • Basketball Tournament
• CAMPOUT:
  • Warren Dunes October 13-15.  Sign up Deadline is October 4.
  • https://troop24riverside.com/2017/09/warren-dunes-state-park-oct-13-15-2017/

Patrol Leaders Council Meeting Tuesday September 26 at 6:00 pm.

Reminder: An information session for Troop 24 parents will be held at 7pm tonight (Thursday, September 14th). During the troop meeting, parents are invited to meet downstairs in the church Social Hall for a discussion of ideas and opportunities to help their sons get the most out of the Boy Scout experience. We will cover rank advancement, merit badges, service projects and more. Bring your questions about scouting and we will do our best to answer them!

SEPTEMBER THEME:  PERSONAL FITNESS MONTH

The Blackwell/Cantigny Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Campout was historic.  The Scouts interacted with Revolutionary War soldiers, watched epic battles, and supported the local economy while adding to their own personal sword collections.  The weather was perfect, the food was edible, and a good time was had by all.  Next up is a camp out at Warren Dunes State Park.  Don’t miss out on this really fun time climbing sand dunes and a Capture the Flag game that will be second to none.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/09/warren-dunes-state-park-oct-13-15-2017/

THURSDAY September 14:

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• RETURN ALL CAMPING EQUIPMENT.
• ICEBERG is responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• We will be working on all the Personal Fitness requirements of All Scout Ranks through First Class. Bring your 30-day logs and running shoes.  All those working towards Tenderfoot should be prepared to run a mile, sit-ups, push-ups, and sit-n-reach.  Everyone should bring their 30-day logs or start working on them now!!
• INSTRUCTORS & GUIDES will be responsible for leading the PF requirements.
• QUARTERMASTERS will be checking all camping equipment and stocking the trailer.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above] Personal Fitness- print out the workbook and be prepared to complete Req. 6, bring your running shoes.
• TROOP ACTIVITY: Basketball Tournament
• Patrol Leaders Meeting immediately following the meeting.

Patrol Leaders Council Meeting Tuesday September 26 at 6:00 pm.

Troop 24 is planning an weekend camping outing to Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan from Friday, October 13th to Sunday October 15th, 2017.  This is 2nd camping trip of the season!

Scouts will camp, hike dunes and beaches, and have an opportunity to work on rank advancement.

Logistics:

• Scouts signed up for this outing should be dropped off at RPC at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13th, 2017. We will return late morning on Sunday Oct. 15th.
• Deadline to signup and pay for the outing is Wednesday, October 4.
• The Scout cost for this outing is $60.
• Scouts must wear their Class A uniform while traveling.
• An email confirming participation, communicating packing list and providing an update on the weekend weather will be sent to all scouts a few days prior to the outing.

Please fill out a form for each scout and each leader/chaperone. Scouts and Leaders must register by Wednesday, October 4.

Scouts Register here

As always,  we need leaders and adult chaperones to participate and drive.

Leaders/Adults Register here 

For questions contact Kimber Coombes