Scouts who would like to complete First Class Requirement 6 Identify Native Plants are invited to meet Mr. Robertson at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, outside RPC. This will likely be the last chance to complete this requirement before next spring. There are 32 scouts (of 59) who need this requirement.
Registration is now closed for the White Pines camp-out, but we have two more outings before the end of the year. On November 12, we’ll have a day outing to Waterfall Glen for orienteering, and on Thanksgiving weekend, a 2-night cabin camp-out at Herrick Lake.
Troop 24 is planning an orienteering outing to Waterfall Glen on Saturday, November 12. In preparation for this outing Scouts should attend the two Troop meetings prior to the outing. Scouts should be dropped off at RPC at 8:30 a.m. Return time is estimated to be between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Return time will be dependent on when each group completes the course. There is no cost for this outing. The deadline for signing up for the outing is Monday, November 7. Scouts should bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Please fill out a form for each scout. Contact Dawn Gmitro with questions.
The Troop will hold our fall Court of Honor, honoring our scouts’ advancements, on November 10. We need at least one parent to offer to coordinate the “reception” for the event (sign up bakers, set up the serving table, and monitor clean-up). Please contact Nancy Hopkins if you are willing to help.
Scouts who are working on the American Heritage Merit Badge are invited to come to the Westminster Room at RPC (lower level) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13.
During the remainder of the month we will be collecting canned foods as a service project in conjunction with RPC. The food will be given to the Riverside Food Pantry (to the extent that they need it, and extra will go to 1st Presbyterian in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago for their food pantry). Scout families are invited to send cans of food with their scouts to the Troop meetings on October 13, 20, 27. Thanks for your generosity!
Troop 24 is planning an overnight campout at White Pines State Forest leaving Friday, October 21, and returning Sunday, October 23. Scouts should come prepared to camp in tents for two nights. Scouts should bring money for dinner on Friday night. We will stop on the way. The Scout cost for this outing is $35. Scouts must wear their Class A uniforms to travel. Please drop your Scout off at RPC at 5:39 p.m. We will return by noon on Sunday.
The deadline for signing up for the outing is Thursday, October 14.
Please fill out a form for each scout. Leaders should also register. Contact Dawn Gmitro with questions.
Scouts who are interested in working on the Reading Merit Badge are invited to meet Mrs. Lanken at the North Riverside library this Thursday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m.
