Three Fires Council Merit Badge University will be held Saturday, February 25th at York High School in Elmhurst. Click HERE for more information and registration.

Morton Arboretum in Lisle will offer several merit badge classes this winter – click HERE for information.

Many online merit badge opportunities are available, including the St. Louis Council University of Scouting on January 16, 18 and 19. Look at the course catalog for “virtual” scout and adult programs, and remember that there is a troop meeting 1/19.

I am in need of 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review for Liam Coombes on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Those who have attained the rank of Eagle and are over 21 are encouraged to volunteer.  Sitting on an Eagle Board is a very rewarding opportunity to be a part of a Scout’s final step to achieving the rank of Eagle. No experience is necessary.  If you have not sat on an Eagle Board previously I can provide you with resources to familiarize yourself with topics that are discussed at the Board.  Additionally, the Board is run by our Council Representative. The time commitment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs.

If you are available to help please RSVP by email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro

Here are sign up links for the Winter Break Merit Badge program in LaGrange (please copy and paste sign up link listed). Limited enrollment, Troop 24 is given early registration today. See our previous post for more information.

Scouts should bring a water bottle, brown bag lunch, Scoutbook/MB Materials, and folding chair, $5 building fee per day per scout. Class A uniform required. Troop 24 adult chaparones requested. Location:  145 N Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

Dec. 27

Citizenship in the Nation; 9-1230pm, (Flaherty)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship

Citizenship in the Community MB; 9-1230pm (Magajne)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship5

Citizenship in the World; 130-5pm (Flaherty)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship1

Citizenship in the Society; 130-5pm (Lewandowski)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship4

Advancement open session; 130-5pm (Scout – 1st Class Requirements; Knots, Lashings, and basic skills to be taught and verified/initialed (Rigler)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-advancement

Dec. 28

First Aid MB – 9-430pm (ALL DAY) (Perfect/Granger)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-first

Citizenship in the Community MB; 9-1230pm (Magajne)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship2

 
Citizenship in the Society; 130 – 5pm (Staubus)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-citizenship3

 
Fingerprinting & Crime Prevention MBs 130-5pm (2 Merit Badges) (Lewandowski/Johnson) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948AEA82CA0FF2-fingerprinting

I am in need of 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review for Carroll Creedon on Monday, December 5  at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Those who have attained the rank of Eagle and are over 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  Sitting on an Eagle Board is a very rewarding opportunity to be a part of a Scout’s final step to achieving the rank of Eagle. No experience is necessary.  If you have not sat on an Eagle Board previously I can provide you with resources to familiarize yourself with topics that are discussed at the Board.  Additionally, the Board is run by our Council Representative. The time commitment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs.

If you are available to help please RSVP by email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro

In place of our usual Thursday troop meeting, there will be a Court of Honor tomorrow, Thursday December 1st, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Riverside Presbyterian Church Social Hall. Scouts who wish to participate as color guard, candle lighters, etc. should arrive at 6:45 p.m.

In the Boy Scouts of America a court of honor is a troop activity where scouts and their families come together to get their awards and have a good time together. It is important for the scout’s family members to be there for their scout receiving his rank advancement, merit badges, and other awards.

Troop 24 holds two Courts of Honor each year–one in the fall and one in the spring. We expect that all scouts participate in these events, unless there is an unavoidable conflict. Scouts should dress in full uniform, including their scarf and merit badge sash (if they have one). Please no jeans or athletic apparel.

We also ask that each scout have at least one parent or grandparent present. Parents as well as scouts come forward when rank advancements are announced.

We need refreshments for the reception after the ceremony – please bring your items to the kitchen off the church social hall. We need adult volunteers to help set up and clean up. If you can volunteer, please e-mail committeechair@troop24riverside.com.

We are also in need of more volunteers for this Friday’s Holiday Stroll S’Mores Booth and Campfire. Please sign up HERE.

Also, if you have not yet paid your 2023 dues, please do so IMMEDIATELY! We need your dues as we recharter the troop with the BSA Council. Click HERE to pay your dues now.