We would like to offer the opportunity for Troop 24 Scouts and Families to participate as a group in Community Service.

When: Saturday September 28  9 am – 12 pm.

Where: McCormick Woods – Forest Preserve District of Cook County, NE corner, 1st Ave. & 31st St., Riverside

Activity:  Brush cutting, burning, cleanup & nature observation

Wear your Class A uniform and bring work/gardening gloves

Please meet Joan & Mark Janopoulos and John Flaherty at McCormick Woods they will coordinate between scouts/families and the site coordinator.  They will also keep attendance so Scouts can obtain Service Hours Credits.  Earn up to 3 hours!!

Please sign  up by Tues 9/23 11pm so we can register you with the CWCC.

Scout only form

Family form (includes scout)

Leader form

Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council Day of Service

Nature offers us many benefits: places to explore and enjoy with our families; opportunities for learning and discovery; and outdoor venues for active lifestyles. Healthy ecosystems also provide us with clean air and water, protect against flooding, filter pollutants, and provide habitat for wildlife.

On Saturday, September 28, the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council is hosting the annual, region-wide Day of Service to give back to nature and offer residents a chance to help protect and restore the region’s natural areas. Have fun with family, friends and coworkers while contributing to the health of local nature! All of us – working together – can make a difference!

Families are welcome to volunteer, Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult

Central School is having its Family Fun Night on Friday, September 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. They could use some scout help to man the carnival games. Scouts who would like to help should contact Sandy Briolat at sbriolat@sbcglobal.net. A service hour form needs to be signed by Mrs. Briolat, or one of the other PTO members running the games. The form is available here: http://troop24riverside.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Service-Hour-Form.pdf

Scouts & Parents: If you are ready for a Board of Review, please contact Nancy Hopkins at nmhopkins1@comcast.net. Please respond even if you think we already know, as we don’t want to miss anyone.

There will be a meeting for all scout parents on Thursday, September 19, at 7:15 p.m. in the Social Hall at RPC. We’ll have some handouts for you and will need to have parents update our Scout Info forms. We will also be discussing outings from September through December. Parents who have suggestions for outings, please bring your ideas to the meeting. If your son has decided not to participate in scouts this year, please contact nmhopkins1@comcast.net.

At Thursday’s Troop meeting, the annual Popcorn Fundraiser Order Forms were distributed to the Scouts. For all the new Scout families, please note that 30% of your Scout’s sales total is allocated back to your Scout in the form of a credit for his Scouting activity fees. Here are a few items to note regarding the Fundraiser:

Face-to-Face Sales:
• Collect total due from the Customer up front
• All checks are made payable to Troop 24
• Please review the Popcorn product, prices and presentation with your Scout prior to solicitation
• Note for Customers who do not want to purchase popcorn, there are two “Popcorn to the Troops” donation levels
• All Scouts should wear their Scout shirt, neckerchief & slide and have an adult accompany the Scout when selling door to door, as appropriate
• Instruct Scouts to say “Thank You” regardless of whether popcorn is purchased or a donation is given

On-line Sales:
• Register your Scout on-line at http://www.trails-end.com/
• Click on “Scout” on the top right hand corner, then choose “Create An Account” again in the top right hand corner, then select “Scout” once more, enter Scout’s birthdate, then register under “Des Plaines Valley Council”.
• Gather together out-of-town relatives’ and friends’ email addresses for solicitation.
• All product ordered online is sent directly to the Purchaser but credited directly to your Scout using the link in the email solicitation.

Please note:
• Orders and full payment for Face-to-Face Sales is due by Thursday, October 17
• Popcorn will be ready for pick-up by your Scout on Saturday, November 16
• All Popcorn profit (30% of total face-to-face and on-line Sales) is allocated to the Scout in the form of a credit that can be used for Scouting activities in 2014, such as summer camp.
• Prizes – Starting at $175 in sales, your Scout can earn prizes. At $600 in Sales, in addition to the Trails End prizes and the bonus “Z-Ring Crossbow” demonstrated at Thursday’s meeting, the Des Plaines Valley Council also invites the Scout and family to a FREE pizza Party at Enchanted Castle. Please refer to the Order Form and Insert for more prize levels and Council incentives.

If your Scout needs an order form, request one at next Thursday’s Troop meeting, or contact our Popcorn Kernel, Anne Kodama at amkodama@sbcglobal.net with any questions.

Due to low registration both by scouts and leaders, we have cancelled the Survival Fall Camporee originally scheduled for September 20-22.   If you paid for this outing you will receive a refund via WePay.

Registration Extended one more day…

If you are interested in the Camporee  sign up Today

September 20-22, 2013

Forest Glen Preserve, Westville, IL

• Depart RPC 4PM Friday September 20 – Return to RPC  Sunday September 22  ~2:00 PM.
• Cost:  $45/scout
• We will need several parents willing to drive and participate (3 hrs away) for this fun filled weekend.  (no cost for leaders/chaperones)
  • Scouts sign up here
  • Leaders/Adults sign up here
• Extended Deadline Tuesday Sept. 10.  (late sign up is not an option due to camporee registration deadlines!!!)

For more details on the Camporee Competition Activities – click here