This week, we will share our thoughts about last week’s Village Hall meeting [continues our work on the Eagle-required Citizenship in the Community Req #3b], and prepare for the November 21st architecture hike – a tour of Riverside landmarks.

ALL SCOUTS who attended last week’s meeting should be ready to speak briefly on the topic below.

Troop 24 will participate in Riverside’s annual 1,000 Trees Planting Project – Saturday, November 23 from 10:00 a.m. – about 3:00 p.m. Volunteers should meet at the Riverside Scout Cabin for an information session on how to plant tree seeds. Following the training, volunteers are divided into teams to plant previously collected tree seeds in the village’s natural areas along the Des Plaines River. When the teams are done, they can report to the Scout Cabin to return their tools and enjoy soup, chili and hot cocoa by the warm indoor fireplace. This reforestation effort will be fun, rewarding and easy, and this project will earn scouts conservation service hours needed for rank advancement. Participants should wear warm clothes, gloves, boots and a hat, or whatever outerwear is appropriate for the day’s weather. Scouts do not need to commit to the entire time period to participate.

Scouts sign up here

Leaders/Adults sign up here

It is time to renew your BSA scout membership. The cost for 2020 is $90 per scout. The increased amount is a result of higher fees our troop must pay per member to the BSA National and Council Offices. Please pay online as soon as possible.

Scout Dues Form

In the past Troop 24 has subsidized the cost of BSA dues for our adult volunteer leaders. A fee is required for each member, including our Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members. This is a considerable cost to the troop. Please consider making a donation to our troop, so we can continue to subsidize our leaders who volunteer so much of their time. Thank you for your support of Troop 24!

Donations for Adult Membership Fees

TOMORROW – Thursday, November 7th, 7:00, MEET AT THE VILLAGE HALL!

This week, we will attend the first part of the monthly Village Board meeting.  In addition to fulfilling our collective civic duty, this will fulfill Eagle-required “Citizenship in the Community” merit badge Req #3a.

Be sure to wear your Class A with neckerchief or bolo tie, and khakis or jeans [no athletic pants]!

The Village Trustees include: Ben Sells [President], Cristin Evans, Alexander Gallegos, Edward Hannon, Wendell Jisa, Elizabeth Peters, and Douglas Pollock

We will then adjourn to Room 22 on the second floor for an insightful overview of Riverside architecture by our own Mr. Randall [Lincoln’s dad], in anticipation of our November 14th evening architecture hike!

Parents should pick up Scouts at Village Hall around 8:30 in room 22, on the second floor. You may use the elevators or steps to gain access to the second floor.

ITEMS OF NOTE

POPCORN PICK-UP: at Colonel Pecis’ house, SATURDAY.  426 Kent, Riverside.
VETERAN’S DAY – November 11th
Boards of Review – November 21st
“1000 Trees” Conservation Project – November 23rd
NO MEETING on November 28th

Don’t forget that registration for Waterfall Glen closes TONIGHT at 11:oopm!

Scout Registration is HERE.     Leader/Chaperone registration is HERE.

And ALL parents (even if you aren’t camping) are invited to join us for dinner Saturday evening from 5pm-7pm. You will be pleasantly surprised by the menu! Parent Dinner reservations may be made HERE.

Don’t forget to bring your Cooking Merit Badge worksheets to tomorrow nights meeting!

WEDNESDAY, October 30th, 6:00, at the SCOUT CABIN!

This week, we will enjoy some festive activities at the Scout Cabin.

You can …

Hone your Orienteering skills in an outdoor navigation course …
Practice fire-building [Second Class 2c] …
Practice managing Coleman stoves [Second Class 2d]
Enter a pumpkin-carving contest [bring your pocketknife and tote ‘n’ chip!] …
Enjoy a game of Ghost in the Graveyard …
Enjoy hot cocoa and cider in the cabin …

FLAGS: Sentinels

** WATERFALL GLEN CAMPERS: outing details forthcoming **

** NO MEETING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 31ST **

** NOVEMBER 7TH – MEET AT THE VILLAGE HALL **