It seems as if we are again at the mercy of nature's unpredictability. Tonight was supposed to be the 1st night of our camping trip but I am delaying that until early Saturday morning. The snowfall will be ending around 6p but the roads will still be a mess at that time. The service road into the camp won't be cleared until early Saturday morning. Even if we get to the camp safely we may not be able to access the cabin because of snowfall. By holding off until the storm passes we should be able to safely make it to the cabin and enjoy the weekend.
For the first time in many years the troop ventured out to the Shedd Aquarium for a field meeting last Monday. It went off without a hitch. The boys all seemed to have a good time and nobody pushed Mr. Flolo into the shark tank. Just a day prior a few of the boys partook in a sledding opportunity that troop 80 had offered to us up in Wisconsin. With no broken bones they returned with smiles and some good stories to share. If all that was not enough Munhall elementary school held their first science fair in a few years to great success. The kids all loved it and voted our station (shrinkie-dinks) the number one spot of the whole fair. All in all this week in scouting was a productive experience.
Troop Meeting
Feb 26th, 7p - 8:15p
The Vets Hall
311 n 2nd street
This week we will be prepping for our annual trip up to Gilberts to stay at the To-Mo-Chi-Chi lodge.
Leaders Meeting
Mar 1st, 7p - 9p
Location: T.B.D
The leaders of the troop will be holding a meeting to discuss how to better facilitate the boys in the spring season.
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Start the spring off with our annual trip to To-Mo
The 2023 St.Charles Saint Patrick's day parade.
Mar 11th, 2:00p
Thousands of people line Main Street to listen to award winning local marching bands, watch the elaborate and colorful floats, hear the melodic strains of the Celtic pipe bands, and everything St. Charles has to offer. The parade steps off at 2:00pm at 6th Street and continues down Main Street to conclude at 4th Avenue.
Recruiting New Members
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
This week we go under the sea with a trip to the Shedd Aquarium
Field meeting Monday
8a to 6p
This Monday we will be holding a field meeting at the Shedd Aquarium. Please go to the website and sign up for the trip. You can also give me a call to let me know if you are going to come.
The boys will be working on the oceanography merit badge. Attached to the bottom of the letter is a copy of the badge book.
Here are all the details for the trip there and back.
Departure timeand directions
We will be meeting at the Kane County Circuit Clerk Office at 8am. We will return around 6p or 7p depending on traffic.
(540 S Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174) The address of the aquarium is 1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605.
Maps says the fastest route for us to take will be to hit I-88 to I-290. We would get off of I-290 and take South Columbus Drive to East McFetridge. The easiest parking lot to go to would probably be the one just outside Soldier Field.
1356 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605. If we get separated on the trip out or while we are at the parking lot our rondevu point is the Soldier Field children's garden. It is located just outside of the parking lot on the corner of McFetridge and Special Olympics Drive.
The Shedd
We have a 9:30 entry time and a 12:40 lunch room opening. Please remember to bring your own lunch.
Extra money is suggested if you wish to buy something while we are there. We will leave around 5p and get back to the
clerk'soffice around 6:15ish
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Under the sea, Darling it's better, Down where it's wetter, Take it from me Up on the shore they work all day, Out in the sun they slave away While we devotin', Full time to floatin' Under the sea
Run a science fair booth
Thursday, February 23rd from 6-8 pm
Munhall Elementary School
We have been asked to run a science booth at the fair that the school is running. The troop would only need to man a station not make one up.
Tomochichi Knolls camp-out
Mar 3rd - 5th
40W095 Freeman Rd, Gilberts, IL 60136
Start the spring off with our annual trip to To-Mo
Recruiting New Members
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
Some big sports thing happened tonight. I don't know what it is or why so many people are excited about it.
Oh well, on with the important stuff.
Dinner with the Legion
Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street
Feb 12th 6p - 7p
Join the troop this month as we dine in with the American Legion at the veterans hall.
Help serve dinner and join in the fellowship. Set-up will begin at 5:30ish with dinner to follow at 6p.
Troop Meeting
Feb 13th, 7:10 - 8:15p
St. Mark's Church
This week we will be holding an indoor fire-less flag retirement ceremony.
Monday parent meeting.
7:15p
This past Monday we gave the boys a few options for this year's summer camp / adventure trip. I received three options in return. The first was just don't go to camp this year. I think that one was just tongue in cheek. The second was a closer to home one like we did in 2020. The third was an adventure trip that I presented out to the Black Hills. All of the older guys placed the Black Hills idea at the top of the list. This morning I was presented with Tesomas scout camp as an additional option. This new addition to the pool is a good option that needs to be looked at. I am asking all parents to attend a parent meeting this Monday at 7:15 to go over what the boys want and what we can do.
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Under the sea, Darling it's better, Down where it's wetter, Take it from me Up on the shore they work all day, Out in the sun they slave away While we devotin', Full time to floatin' Under the sea
Run a science fair booth
Thursday, February 23rd from 6-8 pm
Munhall Elementary School
We have been asked to run a science booth at the fair that the school is running. The troop would only need to man a station not make one up.
Tomochichi Knolls camp-out
Mar 3rd - 5th
40W095 Freeman Rd, Gilberts, IL 60136
Start the spring off with our annual trip to To-Mo
Recruiting New Members
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
Veni vidi melius quam expectata! (I came I saw I did better than expected!) And so they did.
For the first time in many years the boys participated in this years Winterall competition. They all did fairly well seeing as Alex and Nick where sick. It is always hard when team mates go down and can't attend. Seth, Anthony, Joey, Dominic and Will made the best of it. Brad made it out for the cooking portion of Friday night and I thank him for making it out there. All in all the general consensus is that it was a good day. No one was hurt or ended up in the hospital, always a plus in my book.
Feb P.L.C meeting
2 - 6 - 23, 6 - 7p
Baker Church
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at Baker Church. If you are a patrol leader or of senior staff please attend. Every scout is invited to caucus with their patrol.
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* patrol updates
* Wants / needs
Feb committee meeting
2 - 6 - 23, 7 - 8:30p
Baker Church
The next committee meeting will be at Baker Church immediately following the p.l.c. If you are a Committee member or are a parent interested in troop business please attend. We are searching for new members that can help staff a few areas of need for the troop. The four areas that we are looking to staff are Fundraising, Activities, Service and Recruitment. All four areas are vital to the troop. Meetings of these four departments need not always meet on a Monday night and can bounce ideas via mail or phone.
Summer Camp 2023
Where do we go?
This is a huge question for our upcoming summer that we need to answer, Where do we go this year? We will have a list of possibilities at Monday's meeting and will need to make a decision at our next PLC / CM
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
An afternoon of shooting each other with lasers before the Superbowl, sounds good to me!
Presidents Day Field meeting
The Shedd Aquarium
Feb 20th 8a - 6p
Come Join Troop One Under the sea
Under the sea, Darling it's better, Down where it's wetter, Take it from me Up on the shore they work all day, Out in the sun they slave away While we devotin', Full time to floatin' Under the sea
Run a science fair booth
Thursday, February 23rd from 6-8 pm
Munhall Elementary School
We have been asked to run a science booth at the fair that the school is running. The troop would only need to man a station not make one up.
Tomochichi Knolls camp-out
Mar 3rd - 5th
40W095 Freeman Rd, Gilberts, IL 60136
Start the spring off with our annual trip to To-Mo
Recruiting New Members
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
News Around Town
Good news everyone! This week I have some new news and it comes from Ryan.
Camp Big Timber is holding a fundraiser with the proceeds going to the camp. Attached is the flyer with the details.
