Silly Scouts at the Dunes
All is going well on the Dunes campout, as you can see from this photo.
Roller Skating Sunday April 12
Work on the Skating Merit Badge, or just come to skate for fun! Families are welcome. Join us at the Fleetwood Roller Rink in Summit (7231 W. Archer Avenue) on Sunday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. You can also bring your own skates or rollerblades.
April 15 Deadline for Tesomas Reduced Fee
The cost to go to Camp Tesomas is $290 if paid by April 15. After April 15 the cost will be $300. 26 scouts are already signed up; however, not all of you have paid.
Please don’t wait! More info on Tesomas is here: http://troop24riverside.com/2015/03/tesomas-summer-camp-july-26-august-1/
Court of Honor Changed to May 28, 2015
In order to give our scouts more time to complete requirements for advancement, we are rescheduling our spring Court of Honor to May 28 (was April 23).
Help Needed for Eagle Project: April 11 & 18
Chris O is requesting scout and adult assistance for his book drive. In addition to assistance in working, book donations are appreciated – anything except magazines and textbooks.
On April 11 and April 18, we need 2 adults and 3 scouts each hour from 9:00 through 12 noon. These volunteers will be working at the North Riverside Village Commons at the collection site.
On the evening of April 18, volunteers will be sorting the books collected at Chris’ home. Two adults and four scouts are needed from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pizza will be served.
Service hours will be given for your assistance!
Please sign up:
April 11 – North Riverside Collection
April 18 – North Riverside Collection
April 18 – Sorting
Indiana Dunes Campout – April 17-19, 2015
Troop 24 is planning an weekend camping outing to Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, Indiana, from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. This will be the first camping trip of the spring!
Scouts will camp, hike dunes and beaches, and have an opportunity to work on rank advancement.
Scouts should be dropped off at RPC on Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Scouts will return to RPC on Sunday early afternoon. The cost for this outing is $50. The deadline for signing up for the outing is Wednesday, April 15. Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms to travel.
Scouts Register here by April 15, 2015.
As always, we need leaders and adult chaperones to participate and drive.
Leaders/Adults Register here by April 15.
For questions contact Dawn Gmitro.
