This week, we will begin our Sports theme.

In the hopes that we have a snow cover for the January 16th meeting, we’ll wait a week to play outdoor Broomball.

So, this week, we’ll try out “Collective Blanketball” in an exploration of teamwork.

We’ll also briefly review the Eagle-optional “Sports” merit badge so we can decide whether to organize a merit badge workshop later this year.

And … we’ll begin forming this year’s Klondike Derby crew.

Finally, we’ll take some time to set/review our next-rank goals so we continue to make progress for the Spring Court of Honor.

So, BRING YOUR HANDBOOKS!

ITEMS OF NOTE

PAV YMCA swimming/aquatics day at the January 23rd Troop meeting.

To volunteer to assist the running of the 2020 Pack 24 Pinewood Derby on January 25th, sign up HERE.

To join the Klondike Derby team for the 2020 “Pathway to Adventure” Derby, and attempt to re-claim the trophy, also on January 25th, sign up HERE.

A Scout is … helpful, friendly … kind … cheerful … brave … and our Council is looking for a few of those Scouts.

If you love summer camp, are 14 or older, and are interested in working during the summer as a Camp Counselor, click here for information on the interview process.

Greetings Scout Families,

We happen to have two (2) extra tickets for the luge Owasippe trip Feb. 1st-2nd, 2020.

If you missed the deadline and would like to go, please email Troop24events@gmail.com by Friday, Jan. 10th.

More information about the trip may be found HERE.

Pack 24’s annual pinewood derby will be held on Saturday, January 25, and they are seeking help from our scouts. Any Troop 24 scout that wishes to work a one hour shift will earn a service hour, and will also have lunch or snack, courtesy of the pack.

Our scouts will be managing the race by setting up the pinewood cars, and retrieving them to bring back to the starting gates.

Shifts are available in one-hour blocks starting at 1:00pm. The racing is expected to wrap up at 3:00pm so the last shift will help with clean up.

Thanks in advance for your help. Click here to sign up today.

Troop 24 will be entering the Voyageur Trace Klondike Derby at Bemis Woods South on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Scouts will meet at Riverside Presbyterian Church at 7:30 a.m. and return the same day at approximately 3:00 p.m.

We will form our annual Lost Boy Patrol of 8 scouts to take the Troop 24 sled through a course of Scout Craft activities and compete in the VT Iditarod Sled Race in the afternoon. The Lost Boy patrol will meet during the Thursday meetings in January to prepare for the race, review their scout skills, and get the sled ready to fly! All Klondike Derby activities will be outside, so scouts should dress appropriately for the weather.

The cost of this outing will be $10.00 and a can of non-cream soup (to be dumped into the “Klondike Kettle”). Scouts should also bring a sack lunch/snack to accompany the soup, a water bottle/canteen for the trail, and a lot of enthusiasm to bring home the Gold!

We are in need of leaders and drivers. Since this outing is close, drivers do not need to stay. Adults are welcome to stay and participate. Council is looking for adult volunteers for stations at the Klondike Derby. Contact Carrie Staubus at committeechair@troop24riverside.com with questions or to volunteer.

Scouts sign up HERE
Adults sign up HERE

This week, we will have an early evening and bring the spirit of Christmas to the residents of Cantata with our harmonious caroling infused with mirth and good cheer.

Please drop off and pick up your Scout at Cantata located at 8700 W 31st St in Brookfield.

Feel free to bring a treat to share with the residents after our program!

Lyric sheets will be provided.  Some song selections are listed below.

CAROLS
Angels we have heard on high
Deck the halls
Go, tell it on the mountain
Hark! the herald angels sing
Jingle bells
Let it snow
O Christmas tree
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Santa claus is coming to town
Silent night
The first noel
The twelve days of Christmas
Up on the housetop
We wish you a merry Christmas

ITEMS OF NOTE
Annual dues for 2020 are being collected.  Please click here.
Luging in Muskegon, Michigan – Feb 1st and 2nd.  Click here to register.

The Luge overnight trip only happens every other year so don’t forget to register as there are a limited number of reservations available.

This is a great trip for a once in a lifetime experience. This year the Scouts will Luge Saturday afternoon and spend the night at Owasippe Scout Camp.

When:    Feb. 1st & 2nd

Scouts will leave the Riverside Presbyterian Church early Saturday morning, eat lunch on the drive up, and will enjoy 2 ½ hours on the Luge course in the afternoon. After Luging, Scouts will stay overnight in a Lodge at the Owasippe Scout Camp where they will enjoy dinner, games, and have a great time hanging out. Scouts will head back to Riverside Sunday morning and plan to be home between Noon-1pm. 

Where: Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Miskegon, Michigan.

Registration: Registration closes on December 31st, 2019 – no exceptions!

Scouts sign up HERE

Adults and Leaders sign up HERE 

Luge Description:

The track provides an Olympic thrill with the safety of the participant in mind. Top speeds of approximately 30 mph are possible from the public start area located about 3/4 of the way up the track.  The 850’ track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and two starting areas. Coaches are on hand to teach and assist both beginners and those who have slid before.  Scouts will have a 2.5 hour session, which will include lessons and coaching.

Check out the very cool video at this url: http://www.msports.org/luge

Boys will need to be able to carry a 25-40 lb sled up [lots of] stairs to starting area.

OTHER: 

-The luge insurance provider requires ALL luge participants to show proof of health insurance and a signed waiver in order to  participate on the luge track. Waivers & Proof of Insurance will be collected after registration.

-Due to the nature of this event, we will only be able to process refunds until registration closes. Once registration has closed we will no longer be able to process a refund, unless anaother Scout can take your place. 

-If registration is full, please email Troop24Events@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list.