If you were not able to attend the Skating Merit Badge class over break, you’ll have another opportunity on February 5 at the Ridgeland Commons in Oak Park. More information is available here: https://registration.pdop.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?xxmod=ar. Scroll down until you see “119259 – Calling All Scouts.”

As his Eagle Project, Cody L is collecting art supplies for the Constance Morris House, a local domestic abuse center for women and children. All scouts are asked to bring art supplies to the Troop meeting this Thursday, January 8. Some of the items needed are crayons, markers, construction paper, craft paints (including fabric paint), etc. Thanks for your help!

Looking for something to do over break? The Park District of Oak Park is offering a Skating Merit Badge class at the Ridgeland Commons on December 30. More information is available here: http://www.pdop.org/scouts_on_ice/

We have 6 spots left for the outing to Eagle Cave in Blue River, Wisconsin. We also need drivers in order to hold this event.

We will leave on Friday, January 23, between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. (The time will be determined once drivers are established.) Scouts will return to RPC on Sunday, January 25, around 1:00 p.m.

The cost for this outing is $82.

We will need approximately 4-5 leaders to drive and attend. Due to the distance, we assume those adults will also be staying. There is no cost for the adult leaders.

There are a limited number of tickets for this outing; therefore, the first scouts to register AND pay for this outing will be able to attend.

Scouts will be exploring and sleeping in a cave. In addition to their regular gear (sleeping bag, sleep pad, clothes) scouts should bring two ground clothes or tarps to keep them dry while sleeping. Additionally, scouts may choose to bring a small sled and clothing needed to go sledding. Scouts must travel in their Class A uniforms and should bring money to stop for dinner. Contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com with questions.

Please fill out a form for each scout. There is a separate registration for for the adults.

Scouts register here

Adults register here

There is NO Troop Meeting this Thursday, December 18.

We have 4 spaces remaining for the Troop Outing to Laser Quest on Friday, December 19. For more information, and to sign up, see http://troop24riverside.com/2014/12/laser-quest-outing-december-19/

Thank you to all who helped at the Holiday Stroll, and especially our coordinator, Susan Lynch, and the scouts who worked more than one shift, Andy C and Michael L. We received donations of over $200, which will be given to the Riverside Township Food Pantry.