Troop 24 is once again called upon to honor the US Servicemen who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country at the Riverside Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 28. Scouts of Troop 24 will form the Color Guard as well as several other roles. The service will be held at the St. Mary’s Parish Center and scouts should arrive at 9:30 am for a brief rehearsal before the 10:00 am service. Scouts are required to be in full Class A uniform including neckerchief, slide, and scout pants. Please sign up here.

Keep reading below for more important information from Scoutmaster Flaherty.

We have a very busy Thursday coming up.  Troop 24 announces its Second Annual Cooking Competition.  This year’s competition will take on the aspects of “Chopped”, the FoodNetwork TV show.  Planning for your patrol’s cooking and review of the ingredients will be completed tonight.  The White Pines Campout will also be planned this night so don’t miss out on your opportunity to plan the weekend meals.  The last day to a sign up for White Pines is tomorrow.  LAST Board of Review before Court of Honor: Sign up on-line.

Thursday May 17:  Court of Honor

Wednesday May 23:  Last opportunity to sign up for Kankakee.

Thursday May 24:  Troop 24 “Chopped” Competition.  You planned, created menus, shopped and prepared!  Now it’s time to put forth your best efforts in the Cooking Competition.  Each patrol will have one hour to finish their dishes and present them to the judges.    The Kankakee Campout Leaders and chefs will also be planning the Kankakee menus and grocery lists.

Monday May 28:  Riverside Memorial Day Color Guard.  Troop 24 will once again provide the Color Guard for the Riverside Memorial Day program held at the St. Mary’s Parish Center.  We are in need of scouts to participate in this solemn event.

Thursday May 31:  Tenderfoot requirement 6c.  We will complete the Fitness requirement of Tenderfoot this evening so wear your running shoes for the mile run.  You will also be required to turn in your 30 day fitness logs, Requirement 6b.  Final preparations for Kankakee; Boards of Review; and Summer Camp preparation.  Troop guides and instructors are needed to help in this endeavor.

The Patrol Leaders Council has an exciting schedule of Thursday Meetings planned for the remainder of May.  Everyone is encouraged to attend all the meetings, complete requirements and have a lot of fun.

Thursday May 3:  Complete the First Aid Module and Merit Badge with Dr. Lanken.  If you missed a First Aid meeting, it is your responsibility to read and be prepared to demonstrate your proficiency in the First Aid skills.  There will be leaders available to review and test your knowledge and skills and sign off on your books.  Scout Guides and Instructors are required to help in this endeavor.  Quartermasters and other will be working on the trailer in preparation for White Pines.

Friday May 4:  Scout Cabin Outing for First Years to complete the Scout Rank.  This is your opportunity to complete the Scout Rank before the Court of Honor.  Study and practice your knots and review the Youth Protection pamphlet with your parents.  Be prepared to complete the requirements for the Cyber Chip.  Scout Guides and Instructors are required to help in this endeavor.

Wednesday May 9:  Last opportunity to sign up for White Pines.

Thursday May 10:  Troop 24 announces its Second Annual Cooking Competition.  This years competition will take on the aspects of “Chopped”, the FoodNetwork TV show.  Planning for your patrols cooking and review of the ingredients will be completed tonight.  The White Pines Campout will also be planned this night so don’t miss out on your opportunity to plan the weekend meals.  LAST Board of Review before Court of Honor: Sign up on-line.

Thursday May 17:  Court of Honor

Wednesday May 23:  Last opportunity to sign up for Kankakee.

Thursday May 24:  Troop 24 “Chopped” Competition.  You planned, created menus, shopped and prepared!  Now it’s time to put forth your best efforts in the Cooking Competition.  Each patrol will have one hour to finish their dishes and present them to the judges.    The Kankakee Campout Leaders and chefs will also be planning the Kankakee menus and grocery lists.

Thursday May 31:  Tenderfoot requirement 6c.  We will complete the Fitness requirement of Tenderfoot this evening so wear your running shoes for the mile run.  You will also be required to turn in your 30 day fitness logs, Requirement 6b.  Final preparations for Kankakee; Boards of Review; and Summer Camp preparation.  Troop guides and instructors are needed to help in this endeavor.

CYBER CHIP:

• Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please sign up on the Troop 24 website to schedule a meeting to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

We look forward to finishing out our Scout Year strong.  Come and participate in these exciting adventures.

Do you like planning ahead? So do we! Here’s a summary of the Troop 24 events we have planned for our scouts:

May
May 4 – Scout Cabin night for First Year Scouts and Troop Guides
May 4-6 – Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship Campout (members and elected scouts only)
May 10 – Boards of Review
May 17 – Spring Court of Honor, 7pm at RPC
May 18-20 – White Pines State Park Campout – info and sign up here
May 26 – Eagle Scout Court of Honor, 11am at RPC
May 28 – Riverside Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31 – Boards of Review, last troop meeting before summer break

June
June 1-3 – Kankakee State Park Campout

July
July 4 – Pizza Booth Fundraiser
July 8-14 – Whitewater Rafting Trip at Camp Daniel Boone (older scouts only)
July 15-21 – Summer Camp at Camp Tesomas

September
Sept 7-9 – Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship Campout (members and elected scouts only)
September 21-23 – Camp Inferno

October
Oct 12-14 – Civil War Reenactment Campout in Princeton, IL

November
Nov 2-4 – Waterfall Glen Campout and Hike
Nov 17 – 1,000 Trees Service Project

December
Dec 7 – Troop Smores booth at Riverside Holiday Stroll

May 2019
March 2, 2019 – Pancake Breakfast

June 2019
June 12-24, 2019 – Philmont Trek (trip roster is full)

July 2019
July 14-20, 2019 – Summer Camp at Camp Tesomas

Come and enjoy the White Pines State Park with Troop 24 on May 18-19.  The weekend campout is entirely planned by your Patrol Leaders Council and they have planned an exciting weekend of fun, advancement opportunities, and games.  The weekend will include the 10 Animal and 10 Plant hikes requirements for First and Second Class, fishing, soccer, frisbee, and every Scout’s favorite game, Capture the Flag.

The cost of this trip is  $45.00.  This will cover the cost of camping and meals (Dinner Friday Night, Saturday and breakfast on Sunday).

Scouts should be prepared to leave from RPC on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 5:00 pm.   Scouts should be back in Riverside by noon-ish on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

We will need both leaders and chaperones/ drivers to make this fun event happen.  Please consider joining Troop 24 scouts on this outing.

Due to the campground restrictions this outing is restricted to 15 scouts.  Sign up early to ensure your spot!

Scouts sign up here

Leaders and adults sign up here

Sign up deadline is Wednesday May 9th.   If you have any questions regarding the sign up contact Susan Lynch.

Its Physical Fitness Week at Troop 24.  We will be completing Tenderfoot Requirement 6a this Thursday so make sure you come with your running shoes and are prepared.  Scouts should start working on Tenderfoot Requirement 6b, the 30 day fitness log so as to be completed and turned in by May 31 when we complete Tenderfoot 6c.

We will resume and finish First Aid next week, May 3.  If you missed any of the First Aid meetings, be prepared to complete your missing requirements next week in order to earn the First Aid Merit Badge and complete all the First Aid advancement requirements.

May 17 is the Spring Court of Honor and this Thursday will be the last opportunity to sit for a Board of Review to be recognized at the Court of Honor.  Sign up for the Board of Review online if you are ready.

Please turn in Checks for Summer Camp made payable to Troop 24 in the amount of $300 unless you have popcorn credits.

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  •   New Scout Patrol DUCKS is responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Trail to First Class:  Physical Fitness Tenderfoot 6a.  Be Prepared.
  • Troop Guides and Instructors responsible for running the Physical Fitness stations.
• QUARTERMASTERS: Prepare trailer for Ingersoll Campout.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]   
• TROOP ACTIVITY:
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please sign up on the Troop 24 website to schedule a meeting to complete the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.