Lakewood Campout 11/2008
Cantigny 09/2008
QUICK NOTES
**Check out the Family Cammpout & Cantigny pictures
from Henry on "Historian Tab"!
**Check out the new photos from the Lakewood Campout
under the "photos 2008-2009 tab"!
**New, Boundary Waters information and Crew Assignment updates
on "High Adventure" Page...
**2010 National Scout Jamboree committment needs to be made now
...see below
***Greene
ry Pick-up...this Saturday 11/22 8am-noon
garage at Algonquin Township Route 14...
***Money due Sunday 12/07/2008
Merit Badge Classes
Eagle required Merit Badge classes currently being offered:
Personal Management (takes 90 days to complete)
Mr. Bach is teaching this class, 1356 Mulberry Lane
Sunday 10/05/2008 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday 10/26/2008 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday 11/16/2008 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday 11/23/2008 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday 12/07/2008 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday 12/14/2008 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday 01/11/2008 4:00 - 6:00pm (make-up only)
Citzenship in the Community
Mr. Fina will be teaching this class, 210 Adare Dr.
Contact: 847-516-4115 Please call if interested.
Sunday 10/19/2008 4:00 - 5:00pm
Additional schedule will follow.
Any adult interested in teaching this class in the future may also want to attend, since this will be Mr. Fina's last class.
On-Line Training Available
Check out the District Activities page and get your on-line courses completed today...
Camping/Activity Schedule
November 2008
23 Personal Management class with Mr. Bach
December 2008
07 Personal Management class with Mr. Bach
14 Personal Management class with Mr. Bach
31 Jamboree 2010 Deposit due by this date
January 2009
11 Personal Management class with Mr. Bach (make-up only)
16-18 Camp McCormick Cabin Camping
27 Court of Honor
February 2009
13-15 Camp Lakota - Cabin Camping
March 2009
6-8 Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta, Burlington Wi
April 2009
3-5 Camp Lowden - Shooting Sports
May 2009
15-17 Devil's Lake Rock Climbing
19 Court of Honor
June 2009
28-4 Summer Camp - Canyon Camp, Stockton, IL
July 2009
22-29 Northern Tier - Boundary Waters
Earn this Scout News Reporter Patch
Scout News Reporter program recognizes those individuals who contact a news media or send them a news release, which in turn gets a positive Scouting story or photo published in an approved publication as listed on this link (just click the patch). Send an article and or photo today to
marypat@joltmail.com.
***Committments need to be made now***
Jamboree 07/26-08/04 2010
It is the opportunity of a lifetime...one you will never forget!
The next Jamboree in 2010 will be the Centennial of Boy Scouting.
If you are interested, there is an estimated cost for the Blackhawk Area Council of $2000.00 per person which includes National Jamboree Fee, transporation, meals, tours, lodging, patches, medical insurance, troop equipment and a training weekend.
There will 72 scouts and 8 adults representing the Blackhawk Area Council.
Interested Scouts or Scouters must fill out this online application, print it after sending it off via e-mail and send it in to the council office with a $100.00 deposit by December 31, 2008.
There will be an interview process and Scouts interviews will be in November, 2008.
Adult interviews will be October 21 & 22, 2008. Check out the Blackhawk Courier or this website for more information.
Youth Protection
Our Scout’s safety is our first concern. It is a BSA requirement for ALL adults who participate in the Scouting program, whether you are a registered leader or parent, doing any Troop activity or even driving, we need you to complete the Youth Protection Training. The online course takes about 15-20 minutes to complete before we can allow you to participate.
If you are a New Leader, you should also take the Fast Start training online at this website.
All completed training certifications and training courses need to be forwarded to Mr. Bill Pickett at
bill.pickett@eacemr.com so he can enter them in the Troop database.
Charter Organization: SS. Peter & Paul Church, Cary, IL
Scoutmaster: Don Wilson 847-516-2028
Committee Chair: David Ellis 847-516-0725
Troop Meetings: Tuesday's at 7 p.m. in the School Basement
***The following meetings are held at 7pm in the Parish Center Lower Level.
Assistant Scoutmaster Meetings: Second Monday of the month
Committee Meetings: Third Monday of the month. All are welcome.
PLC Meetings: Last Monday of the month. If you are on staff or a Patrol
Leader you need to attend.
