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S.M.S for 1-15-23

Posted by swolfgram on Jan 15 2023 - 11:10pm
Good evening everyone
 
I want to thank everyone that came on our weekend outings and made this weekend enjoyable.  When you can't go skiing because of no snow what do you do?  You go out to the M.S.I and do some Winterall drills that's what you do.  If and or when plan A and B go out the door you always go to plan C, D or E and make it work. (just not Q)
We got some good stuff coming up this week and next so let's see whats in the carpet bag this evening.
 
Troop Meeting
Jan 16th, 6:50 - 8:15p
St. Mark's Church
This week we will be preparing for Winterall and preparing our late winter / early spring events.
 
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
 
Upcoming events / Meeting updates.   
2023 Operation Cubscicle
Jan 21st, 9a - 4p
Camp Big Timber 37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
Troop 1 has officially been asked to provide leadership (of the youth kind) to help this super fun annual tradition of Cub Scouts in Winter!  We may be manning the wrist rocket station.  We have been given that one for the past few years so chances are good we are getting that one again.
 
Winterall Scout Competition
Feb 4th, 8a - 4p
Camp Big Timber 37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
for the first time in a long while we will be competing in this year's Winterall competition. They will be tested on their skills as scouts and see how much they truly know.  A select group of scouts with the guts to put it all on the line will test their knowledge and see how much they know about outdoor skills.
 
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.
 
Service with a purpose:
Casey’s Safe Haven
8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151
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
Nothing new for this week.  If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it. 
 

In closing

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weekend update

Posted by swolfgram on Jan 10 2023 - 7:39pm
Hi everyone
 
We wanted to update everyone as to this weekend's plans.  At last night's meeting the boys decided to alter this month's outing.  Because there's no snow, a ski trip at this time would not be practical.  The boys voted last night to convert the camp-out into a day trip to the Museum of Science and Industry.  We have already altered the listing on the website to account for this change.
 
We would be driving to the museum instead of taking the train.  Hiking to the museum from O.T.C would be not practical at this time as it would be a three hour one way hike.  We will be leaving at 8a on Saturday from the Kane county clerk's office (540 S Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174) and returning that evening around 6ish.

Please let me know if you can make it or not.  We need drivers   Go to the website and sign up.

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New Rank Earned

Posted by swolfgram on Jan 10 2023 - 7:38pm

Congratulations to Nick W for earning the rank of Tenderfoot

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sms correction

Posted by swolfgram on Jan 8 2023 - 8:18pm
Correction for tonight's letter
 
Our meeting is the 9th not the 8th
 
Troop Meeting
Jan 9th, 7:10 - 8:15p
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S.M.S for 1-8-23

Posted by swolfgram on Jan 8 2023 - 6:43pm
Good evening everyone
 
This week we start off the first full week after our new year's break.  A camp-out, Cubsicle, Winterall and day outings just to name a few events.  Let's make the new year something far-out.
 
NOW NEWS FOR THE HARD OF HEARING!
 
Dinner with the Legion
Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street
Jan 9th 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
Jan 8th, 7:10 - 8:15p
St. Mark's Church
 
This week we will be planning for our camp-out and starting to prepare for Winterall.
 
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
 
Upcoming events / Meeting updates. 
The camp-out formerly known as the Snowstar winter ski trip
Jan 13th-15th
9500 126th St W, Andalusia, IL 61232
Snowstar ski area is closed because of a lack of snow.  Therefore we will be converting the camp-out into the winterall prep and requirement work weekend.  During the day we will be training for the upcoming Winterall competition.  We will work on challenges such as map and compass, lashings and bear bag edicate. During the evening because we are in a cabin we can work on requirements and the scouts are invited to bring along any electronics they wish.   
 
2023 Operation Cubscicle
Jan 21st, 9a - 4p
Camp Big Timber 37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
Troop 1 has officially been asked to provide leadership (of the youth kind) to help this super fun annual tradition of Cub Scouts in Winter!
 
Winterall Scout Competition
Feb 4th, 8a - 4p
Camp Big Timber 37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
for the first time in a long while we will be competing in this year's Winterall competition. They will be tested on their skills as scouts and see how much they truly know.
 
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.
 
Service with a purpose:
Casey’s Safe Haven
8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151
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
Nothing new for this week.  If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it. 
 

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S.M.S for 1-1-23

Posted by swolfgram on Jan 1 2023 - 9:36pm
Good evening everyone
 
Happy New Year to all!  As we kick off the new year we have a lot on our plates.  In the next 60 days we have something going on almost every week.  This Monday will be the first plc and committee meetings of the new year.  If you are in town please come to the meeting if you can. We still need to nail some camp-out locations down and need some input.
 
Let's get right into it.
 
Jan P.L.C meeting
1 - 2 - 23, 6 - 7p
St. Mark's Church
 
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at St.Mark's 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
 
Jan committee meeting
1 - 2 - 23, 7 - 8:30p
St. Mark's Church
The next committee meeting will be at St.Marks 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 a new Treasure for the troop.  Please let us know if you would be willing to help us out in the new year.
 
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
 
Upcoming events / Meeting updates. 
Pack 260 winter swim met
Norris recreation center
Jan 7th, 3p - 4p
Help the scouts of pack 260 complete their swimming requirements.
The cost is $5.00 per person swimming
 
Snowstar winter ski trip
Jan 13th-15th
9500 126th St W, Andalusia, IL 61232
Join troop one as we take a ski trip to Snowstar Winter Sports Park, (9500 126th St W, Andalusia, IL 61232)                                If we can get 15 people to come along to ski, Snowstar will give us a participant discount.                                                           The troop has rented the Algonquin Cabin at camp Loud Thunder to stay in for the weekend.
 
2023 Operation Cubscicle
Jan 21st, 9a - 4p
Camp Big Timber 37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
Troop 1 has officially been asked to provide leadership (of the youth kind) to help this super fun annual tradition of Cub Scouts in Winter!
 
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.
 
Service with a purpose:
Casey’s Safe Haven
8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151
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
Nothing new for this week.  If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it. 
 

In closing

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